# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-31 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 6 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 784 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 74 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Halloween-exclusive designs! New merchandise arrives at 「ぴよりんvillage」

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000124425.html
- anchor: #n2367799
- Companies mentioned: ジェイアール東海フードサービス株式会社、ぴよりんvillage

Facts:
- Launching on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Both come in a total of 8 varieties
- Marked its 15th anniversary on July 1, 2026

## Airbnb teams up with Volkanovski to host Australia’s first tailgate event

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000016248.html
- anchor: #n2367798
- Companies mentioned: Airbnb、Airbnb Japan株式会社

Facts:
- Limited to 20 groups
- A total of 100 guests will attend
- More than 250% year on year
- More than 75% year on year
- The number of hosts has surpassed 5.5 million
- Welcomed guests more than 2.5 billion times in nearly every country and region worldwide

## SUNCA, known for its “scent that helps you clear your mind,” renews its bicarbonate*¹ bath salts with a new formula centered on “recovery.”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000016854.html
- anchor: #n2367797
- Companies mentioned: ｍｓｈ株式会社、SUNCA、KANSEI Design Limited社

Facts:
- To be released in stages at Sugi Pharmacy stores and variety shops nationwide starting in early September 2026
- Price: 1,210 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
- Price: 330 yen (tax included)
- With a dissolving time of approximately 10 minutes*⁶, it enhances the warming effects of bathing while you soak at your leisure.
- With a dissolving time of approximately 3 minutes*⁶, its high-concentration*⁷ carbon dioxide provides a quick refresh.

## 2 VTubers and 1 professional esports player deliver career education on gaming and streaming at a high school in Niimi, Okayama Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000097346.html
- anchor: #n2367796
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社uyet、株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、KADOKAWA FAV gaming

Facts:
- 2 VTubers
- 1 professional esports player
- Total of ８ municipalities

## VTuber fans experience harvesting and shipping carrots in Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000097346.html
- anchor: #n2367795
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社uyet、株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、五右衛門.farm

Facts:
- Over 4 days from December 2026 to January 2027
- Dec. 18, 2026 (Fri.)
- January 15, 2027 (Friday)
- Maximum of 4 participants per session
- Application period: Saturday, August 15, 2026–Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Winners announced: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

## 【Survey of 9,800 people】Survey on the use and combined use of X, Instagram and TikTok in 2026: Subtitle

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000007385.html
- anchor: #n2367794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スパイスボックス、X、Instagram、TikTok

Facts:
- 全国の10代〜50代の男女9,840人を対象
- About 1 in 4 people overall (24.6%) use multiple platforms
- 10代は42.0%が複数プラットフォームを併用
- The non-use rate among people in their 50s is 56.9%
- X ranked first, with 3,389 respondents (34.4%)
- Instagram: 3,098 respondents (31.5%)
- TikTok: 1,630 respondents (16.6%)
- The “multiple-platform users” group, who use multiple platforms or short-video platforms in parallel, numbered 2,422
- “X only” was the largest group, with 1,201 respondents
- “Instagram only”: 859 respondents
- “TikTok only”: 297 respondents

## The hit game 『タイパ至上主義麻雀』 is coming to crane games! Arriving at amusement facilities nationwide, including アピナ

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000071963.html
- anchor: #n2367793
- Companies mentioned: 僕と私と株式会社、株式会社TRYBE、ウルトラニュープランニング株式会社、アピナ、クレーンパラダイス、ゲームシティ、タイパ至上主義®、中田花奈

Facts:
- 36 cards
- Can be played in about 5 minutes
- Regular price: 3,500 yen + tax
- Players: 3–5
- Recommended age: 6 and up
- Cumulative circulation: 30,000 copies

## MOMI&TOY'S, known for its meltingly soft crepes, is offering 2 limited-time mille-feuille-style crepes made with chestnuts—perfect for fall and featuring a crispy texture

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000143384.html
- anchor: #n2367792
- Companies mentioned: MOMI&TOY'S、株式会社アルテゴ、株式会社 JFLA ホールディングス

Facts:
- Marron Chocolate Mille-Feuille: 750 yen (tax included)
- Marron Caramel Custard Mille-Feuille: 750 yen (tax included)
- 62 locations (as of June 30, 2026)

## 舞鶴市で身近な施設を会場とするアート展示企画が9月始動

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000049369.html
- anchor: #n2367791
- Companies mentioned: 舞鶴市、社会福祉法人みずなぎ学園、社会福祉法人成光苑、京都丹の国農業協同組合

Facts:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, Reiwa 8
- 令和9年3月31日（水）
- Paintings (approximately 3 works)

## 【ホテル ラ ヴィーニュ 白馬】秋限定、白馬岩岳マウンテンリゾート早朝貸切プラン | 2026年9月1日(火)より販売開始

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000118716.html
- anchor: #n2367790
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温故知新、ホテル ラ ヴィーニュ 白馬、THE CITY BAKERY

Facts:
- Reservation opening date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Usage period: Tuesday, September 1–Sunday, November 8, 2026
- 1-hour private booking plan | From 7:30 | 30-minute private booking plan | From 8:00 | Private booking duration: 1 hour / 30 minutes | Base price: 100,000 yen per group (tax included)
- 1-hour private booking plan | From 7:30 | 30-minute private booking plan | From 8:00 | Private booking duration: 1 hour / 30 minutes | Base price: 100,000 yen per group (tax included) / 50,000 yen per group (tax included)
- 朝食 （事前予約制） 1,850円／人 （税込／ドリンク1杯含む）
- Yahho! Swing (advance reservations required) For those who wish to participate only: 500 yen per person (tax included)

## Rather than increasing investment in AI, build an “organization where AI delivers results.” An explanation of the management requirements, viewed through the lens of “development capital”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000045379.html
- anchor: #n2367789
- Companies mentioned: ファインディ株式会社、スマートキャンプ株式会社、McKinsey & Company

Facts:
- 91.8% of IT/Web engineers in Japan say they use generative AI in their work
- Only about 6% are “AI high performers” who generate significant value relative to operating profit (EBIT) through the use of AI
- The number of pull requests from senior employees increased from 320 to 438
- The number from younger employees decreased from 220 to 142
- The share of companies that prioritize AI experience increased from 18.1% to 57.0% in about 5 months
- Approximately 290,000 cumulative service registrations

## A “moon-viewing” feast! New autumn offerings are arriving one after another at ほっかほっか亭! “Moon-Viewing Tempura Rice Bowl” and seasonal “Matsutake Series” launch for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000024682.html
- anchor: #n2367788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部、ほっかほっか亭

Facts:
- Moon-Viewing Tempura Rice Bowl: 740 yen (tax included) (1)
- Autumn Tempura Rice Bowl: 640 yen (tax included) (1)
- Matsutake Bento: 860 yen (tax included) (1)
- Matsutake Gozen: 1,000 yen (tax included) (1)
- 711 locations nationwide

## いい生活 officially launches the AI proofreading feature for いい生活Owner

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000003214.html
- anchor: #n2367787
- Companies mentioned: いい生活、いい生活Owner

Facts:
- Capital: 628,411,540 yen (as of the end of March 2025)

## [Designed for shift work in manufacturing] Launch of corporate support to connect health issues at each factory and business site with initiatives

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000118106.html
- anchor: #n2367786
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、BODY PALETTE

Facts:
- Answer 18 questions about health, sleep, exercise, stress, shoulders and neck, lower back, fatigue, concentration at work, and other topics
- Capital: 50 million yen

## [Do you know the breakdown of your monthly payments?] Monthly costs at paid nursing homes average 172,000 yen, with rent accounting for just 36.6% | みんなの介護研究所 “Monthly Cost Breakdown Survey” <August 2026>

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000015597.html
- anchor: #n2367785
- Companies mentioned: みんなの介護研究所、株式会社クーリエ、TFCO株式会社

Facts:
- Monthly costs: 172,000 yen
- Rent: 36.6%
- Food: 27.0%
- Management fees: 26.6%
- 11,179 paid nursing homes nationwide (nursing care and residential types)
- Number of listed facilities (published figures as of August 28, 2026): 59,598
- Survey population: 17,735 care facilities among the above, comprising paid nursing homes with nursing care and residential-type paid nursing homes

## Thermal self-organization of resistive switching revealed by NMR and transport measurements: the “temperature-pinning effect” and “inverse Ohm’s law” produced by the coexistence of metallic and insulating phases

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000102047.html
- anchor: #n2367784
- Companies mentioned: 東京理科大学、物質・材料研究機構（NIMS）、理化学研究所、東京科学大学

Facts:
- An extremely sharp first-order metal-insulator transition at about 79 K
- Under a low-current application of 0.3 mA
- Apply 2.0 mA

## The nation’s best-selling ramen magazine: the latest guide to Miyagi’s must-try bowls, “ラーメンWalker Miyagi 2027,” goes on sale August 31

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000017610.html
- anchor: #n2367783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所、らーめん堂 仙台っ子、ラーメンWalker

Facts:
- Featuring more than 180 carefully selected bowls from across Miyagi Prefecture
- List price: 1,078 yen (980 yen before tax)
- Page count: 98 pages
- “ラーメンWalker 2027” will be published in 14 regional editions nationwide, one after another

## New oven range (EU-CA18)

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000006490.html
- anchor: #n2367782
- Companies mentioned: 象印マホービン株式会社

Facts:
- 18L oven range
- On sale starting September 1, 2026
- Precisely detects the temperature of ingredients every 1 second
- Adjust the temperature in 5°C increments from 45°C to 90°C
- High output of 900W
- Includes 36 recipes
- From 100°C to a high heat of 250°C

## 荒木直美, one of Japan’s leading popular matchmaking coordinators, appointed adviser to オミカレ

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000020019.html
- anchor: #n2367781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オミカレ、荒木直美

Facts:
- More than 1 million members
- Has helped bring together more than 3,500 couples
- Collaborates with more than 100 local governments

## Film director 大谷健太郎 to personally film and coach: “On-Camera Acting Workshop” for experienced actors

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000046095.html
- anchor: #n2367780
- Companies mentioned: ACTLABO OSAKA、株式会社リコモーション、株式会社キューブ、日本テレビ系、テレビ朝日系

Facts:
- 日時｜2026年11月2日（月）・13日（金）・16日（月）各日19:00～22:00（予定）
- Capacity | Around 12 people
- Fee | 19,800 yen (tax included)
- Application period | Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 17:00–Tuesday, October 20, 17:00

## ネクステージ introduces ネクハピ, an app for employees—connecting around 9,000 employees across approximately 250 locations nationwide to promote company values and improve engagement

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000010893.html
- anchor: #n2367779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクステージ、株式会社ヤプリ、UNITE by Yappli

Facts:
- Approximately 250 locations nationwide

## 【江戸前汽船】Highly popular campaign offering up to 80% off! “Autumn Kids’ Campaign” lets children experience a yakatabune cruise for 1,100 yen, tax included

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000320.000096384.html
- anchor: #n2367778
- Companies mentioned: 江戸前汽船株式会社、株式会社浜友Ｅ.Ｆ.

Facts:
- Flat rate of 1,100 yen (tax included) for elementary school students and younger
- Normally, the fare for elementary school students and younger is up to 5,500 yen

## 【クロスマ】Major update to the smartphone version adds JAN code scanning and a customizable homepage

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000062228.html
- anchor: #n2367777
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IZUMI、株式会社GoQSystem、Amazon

Facts:
- 7-day free trial

## 【江戸前汽船】Up to 43% off! All-you-can-eat and drink on the water for 5,000 yen! Popular “Student Discount Campaign” returns this autumn!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000096384.html
- anchor: #n2367776
- Companies mentioned: 江戸前汽船株式会社、株式会社浜友Ｅ.Ｆ.

Facts:
- 学生限定の特別価格「1名様 税込5,000円」
- Related videos on TikTok and Instagram have surpassed 10 million total views
- From October 1, 2026 (Thursday) through November 30 (Monday)
- Normally, the price for working adults is 7,900–8,900 yen, tax included

## 森トラスト’s regional co-creation project “CoCo JAPAN” partners with 和歌山県

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000018049.html
- anchor: #n2367775
- Companies mentioned: 森トラスト、和歌山県、東京ワールドゲート、TIC TOKYO、南紀白浜マリオットホテル、紀の川市、日本政府観光局、JNTO

Facts:
- Making use of 3 locations
- Through the regional co-creation project “CoCo JAPAN,” launched in 2023
- A regional co-creation project launched by the 森トラスト Group in July 2022
- 57 buildings, residences, and commercial facilities in Japan and overseas
- 35 hotels and resort facilities

## Design and business festival “SYNC Design & Innovation in SITE 2026” to be held in Bangkok, Thailand

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000041279.html
- anchor: #n2367774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日経BP、株式会社フォーデジット、タイ国家イノベーション庁（NIA）、クリエイティブ・エコノミー・エージェンシー（CEA）、株式会社ワイズコネクション、株式会社J-WAVE、iDID

Facts:
- A total of 41,760 people attended over 3 days
- 13,836 people visited the venue on June 26
- A total online reach of 3.25 million
- Recorded 250,000 engagements
- About 79,000 sessions in the approximately 2 months before the event

## A “kossari” ramen that looks rich but tastes light! This year, the popular abura soba is also on the menu! 壱角家 launches “Shio Ichiro Ramen” and “Ichiro Abura Soba”!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000027681.html
- anchor: #n2367773
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーデン、壱角家、油そば総本店

Facts:
- Regular: 1,180 yen (tax included)
- Large: 1,300 yen (tax included)
- Bean sprouts and cabbage (280 yen, tax included)
- Regular, large, or extra-large: 1,280 yen (tax included)
- More than 100 stores across Japan
- 220 stores
- Capital: 2,391 million yen
- Full-time employees: 289
- Part-time employees: 3,594

## Workshop to generate business ideas using the “All-Optical Network”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000023448.html
- anchor: #n2367772
- Companies mentioned: エイチタス株式会社、STATION Ai株式会社、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Date and time: Monday, September 7, 2026, 15:00–19:00
- Capacity: 30 people

## Yappli supports development of “NexHapi,” an employee app for Nextage, the No. 1 company by sales share in the used-car sales industry

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000342.000007187.html
- anchor: #n2367771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤプリ、株式会社ネクステージ

Facts:
- Approximately 250 locations nationwide
- Approximately 9,000 employees

## e-dash wins contract from 長野県諏訪市 for its “Decarbonized Management e-ssuwa! Program (Support for Promoting Zero-Carbon Management)”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000095916.html
- anchor: #n2367770
- Companies mentioned: e-dash株式会社、長野県諏訪市、三井物産株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行

Facts:
- 3 businesses in Suwa City
- August 31, 2026
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in Suwa City by 2050
- Capital: ¥3.06 billion

## For local governments and businesses in western Japan, and businesses considering expanding services to local governments: “Local Government Comprehensive Fair,” a trade show for public-private partnerships, to be held in Kyushu for the first time — December 16 and 17, 2026, at Fukuoka International Center

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000078820.html
- anchor: #n2367769
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本経営協会、株式会社ジチタイワークス

Facts:
- Visitor target: 1,500 (total over 2 days, including co-located exhibitions)
- The “Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026 (30th edition),” held at Tokyo Big Sight in July 2026, drew 9,520 visitors from all 47 prefectures.
- Standard booth: ¥330,000 (tax included / 3m × 3m × 2.7m / basic setup included)
- Booth with seminar slot: ¥363,000 (tax included / includes 1 30-minute seminar slot)
- Sponsored session: ¥275,000 (tax included / limited to 2 organizations, first come, first served)

## 環境省 adopts the talent management system “カオナビ” to support the growth of each employee

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000030113.html
- anchor: #n2367768
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、株式会社カオナビ、カオナビ

## A warm, glossy look for your lips. This 2-in-1 duo transforms into either a velvet or glossy lip, depending on your mood. “Duo Fixing Tint” launches online first on Thursday, October 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000021350.html
- anchor: #n2367767
- Companies mentioned: アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社、エチュード

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Capacity: 3.2 mL
- Keeps your freshly applied look beautiful for 8 hours*²

## UPDATER and Miyazaki Prefecture to launch “Electricity Furusato Tax Donations” simultaneously on 19 sites starting August 31

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000050516.html
- anchor: #n2367766
- Companies mentioned: UPDATER、JNC株式会社、宮崎県企業局

Facts:
- Average annual precipitation of approximately 2,500 mm
- Approximately 500 million kWh per year
- Return gift ratio: 30%

## [Grand opening] エニタイムフィットネス Hoya Annex location (Nerima, Tokyo) opens Monday, August 31, 2026 — a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000134689.html
- anchor: #n2367765
- Companies mentioned: エニタイムフィットネス、ANYTIME FITNESS、株式会社Fast Fitness Japan

Facts:
- More than 6,000 stores
- 1,200 stores nationwide
- 1.2 million members

## Just 5.0% say “online study abroad is enough”; high school and university students seek on-the-ground experiences when studying abroad, according to Mirai Bridge

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000072123.html
- anchor: #n2367764
- Companies mentioned: ラグザス株式会社、Mirai Bridge、グリフィス大学

Facts:
- 37.3% want to study abroad short-term
- 300 high school and university students

## A special-edition black-accented model joins the light passenger car タント, while the タント and compact passenger car トール receive partial upgrades

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000016361.html
- anchor: #n2367763
- Companies mentioned: ダイハツ工業株式会社、タント、トール

Facts:
- Light passenger cars with an overall height of 1,700 mm or more
- Maximum speed condition for pedestrian protection: 60 km/h

## Notice of participation in the “9th Paint and Coating Equipment Exhibition”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000007223.html
- anchor: #n2367762
- Companies mentioned: 日本ペイント株式会社、日本ペイント・インダストリアルコーティングス株式会社、日本ペイントマリン株式会社、RX Japan合同会社、一般社団法人 日本塗料工業会

Facts:
- Achieves a service life of 20 years
- Cuts CO2 emissions from buildings by up to approximately 43%

## Inaba Petfood has released its September 2026 calendar image for moon-viewing with your dogs and cats!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000411.000058165.html
- anchor: #n2367761
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ、いなば食品株式会社

Facts:
- September 2026

## Choose a pillow for September 3, Sleep Day: 昭和西川’s オーダーメイド枕MAKULABO X at a special price for 4 days only

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000031377.html
- anchor: #n2367760
- Companies mentioned: 昭和西川株式会社、オーダーメイド枕MAKULABO X

Facts:
- Special price: ¥33,000 (tax included)
- Regular price: ¥38,500 (tax included)

## 【Topo Athletic®(トポアスレチック)】The latest model of the popular trail shoe, “ULTRAVENTURE 5,” goes on sale Wednesday, September 2. This highly cushioned model delivers a comfortable run from road to trail.

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000419.000055351.html
- anchor: #n2367759
- Companies mentioned: Topo Athletic®、トポアスレチック、アルコ株式会社、Vibram®、Vibram USA、REI、全米足病医学協会(APMA)

Facts:
- Price: ¥24,750 (tax included)
- On sale sequentially from Wednesday, September 2, 2026

## “<CHIKYU> Randoseru POP UP” to be held at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo.

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000077136.html
- anchor: #n2367758
- Companies mentioned: CHIKYU株式会社、NASA、IUCN、WWFジャパン

Facts:
- Approximately 50 NASA Earth randoselu school bags on display and for sale
- Price including tax: ¥68,000
- Price before tax: ¥74,800
- Price including tax: ¥81,000
- Price before tax: ¥89,100
- Price including tax: ¥72,000
- Price before tax: ¥79,200
- More than 40,000 species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
- 5% of sales will support WWFジャパン’s environmental conservation activities.

## Supporting children in areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake: volunteer activities to secure places to learn and provide emotional care and educational support

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000034777.html
- anchor: #n2367757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルグループ、認定NPO法人カタリバ、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- 15 employees from our group
- Donations totaling ¥917,070 were received from Japan and overseas
- We will donate a total of ¥1,834,140 to 日本赤十字社
- Capital: ¥2.2 billion
- Number of employees: 9,005

## September is Disaster Preparedness Month. From “disaster preparedness kept at home” to “disaster preparedness you always carry.” KiU presents emergency supplies that connect everyday life, the outdoors and times of need.

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000058622.html
- anchor: #n2367756
- Companies mentioned: KiU、Pioma+、株式会社ワールドパーティー

Facts:
- Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)
- Price: M ¥3,850 / L ¥4,950 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,530 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,170 (tax included)
- Price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)

## Menicon’s first company-operated contact lens store in Okayama Prefecture: “Menicon Miru Okayama Station Front Store” opens September 1

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000439.000005623.html
- anchor: #n2367755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メニコン、Menicon Miru、Miru、メニコングループ、エースコンタクト、シティコンタクト、ハマノコンタクト、富士コンタクト

Facts:
- Operates 67 company-owned stores nationwide
- 全国170店舗以上で展開するメニコングループ販売店「Miru」
- Located a 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Okayama Station
- On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, we will open “Menicon Miru Okayama Station Front Store,” our first company-operated contact lens store in Okayama Prefecture

## [Sleep survey of 10,000 people] “nishikawa Sleep White Paper 2026” to be released on September 3, “Autumn Sleep Day”! The social jet lag caused by catching up on sleep on days off and the reality of sleep deprivation among children

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000010201.html
- anchor: #n2367754
- Companies mentioned: 西川株式会社、nishikawa、株式会社クロス・マーケティング、日本睡眠科学研究所

Facts:
- Tracked the sleep habits of 10,000 people
- An average discrepancy of 77.3 minutes among people in their 20s
- 69.5% of high school students
- 45.6% of junior high school students
- 43.2% of elementary school students
- 52.3% overall
- 48.1%
- 41.8%
- Aomori Prefecture (7 hours 44 minutes on weekdays / 8 hours 29 minutes on days off)
- Tottori Prefecture (6 hours 31 minutes on weekdays / 7 hours 12 minutes on days off)
- National average: 7 hours 8 minutes on weekdays
- 7 hours 47 minutes on days off

## Partnering with broadcasters nationwide to make local programs “travel guides”: ANAグループ launches video streaming service “ANA Traveler’s TV”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000029572.html
- anchor: #n2367753
- Companies mentioned: ANA X株式会社、ANAグループ、合同会社LCB、TOPPAN、ベルトラ、SAKE DIARY、SHIORI BARCELONA、世界遺産検定、アジアねこ散歩ch、青森の彼女、フォーカルノート、FOCUS公式、韓国ドラマ編集長まじゅ、福江空港ターミナルビル

Facts:
- The launch lineup includes 320 videos
- The target is “787 pieces of content”

## “R.O.STAR Seaside Terrace,” a cafe and bar overlooking Tokyo Bay, to open at Aqua City Odaiba on Thursday, September 10

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000036259.html
- anchor: #n2367752
- Companies mentioned: ボンディッシュ株式会社、R.O.STAR Seaside Terrace、R.O.STAR、藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアムカフェ

Facts:
- Approximately 40 employee cafeterias and office cafes
- 70 seats total
- Bondish's carefully selected, in-house roasted coffee from 300 yen
- Approximately 8,500 cups per day
- The Coffee Appraiser Certification Exam, a challenging qualification with a 2% pass rate

## Daiki Hayakawa of Three Shake appointed CNCF Ambassador 2026–2028 to advance cloud-native technology

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000461.000024873.html
- anchor: #n2367751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリーシェイク、CNCF、Google、AWS、Kubernetes、Reckoner、Relance、Securify

## 株式会社デサント wins the “Topic Award” at the 2026 (44th) Mainichi Fashion Awards for plans to rebuild Mizusawa Factory, the production base for “Mizusawa Down”

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000035942.html
- anchor: #n2367750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デサント、デサントアパレル株式会社、毎日新聞社、経済産業省

Facts:
- 株式会社デサント to rebuild its factory with an investment of approximately 3 billion yen
- Production requires 280 steps, about 2 times as many as a typical down jacket

## “Himeji Art Season 2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000488.000073910.html
- anchor: #n2367749
- Companies mentioned: 姫路市、ベーゼンドルファー

Facts:
- From Saturday, September 5, Reiwa 8
- Through Sunday, November 15, Reiwa 8
- Displayed at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

## The logo for 姫路市観光交流センター “SHIRO TERRACE（シロテラス）” has been decided!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000489.000073910.html
- anchor: #n2367748
- Companies mentioned: 姫路市、姫路市観光交流センター、SHIRO TERRACE（シロテラス）

Facts:
- Saturday, October 24, Reiwa 8

## A family education lecture on children's internet and smartphone use to be held

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000490.000073910.html
- anchor: #n2367747
- Companies mentioned: 姫路市、一般社団法人ソーシャルメディア研究会、甲南女子大学、NHK、公益財団法人兵庫県青少年本部

Facts:
- Capacity: 800 people
- Saturday, October 10, Reiwa 8
- From 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 27, Reiwa 8

## 静岡県浜松市、地域企業・林業関係者・金融機関等とバイウィルが連携し、「浜松地域森林由来J-クレジット地産地消サイクル推進コンソーシアム」を設立

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000506.000013100.html
- anchor: #n2367746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイウィル、浜松市、J-クレジット

Facts:
- 2026年4月に関係者と「浜松市域における森林由来J-クレジット地産地消サイクル構築に向けた基本合意書」を締結

## 着圧じゃないスリムウォーク 第2弾 計算されたシルエットで、はき心地ラクに美脚に見せるボトムス 「スリムウォーク美脚＆美尻スリムシリーズ」新発売！

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000511.000034803.html
- anchor: #n2367745
- Companies mentioned: ピップ株式会社、株式会社カイタックファミリー、スリムウォーク

Facts:
- Going on sale in August 2026

## Q&A published explaining the benefits and points to note to promote understanding and use of “Peppol Invoices” by municipalities

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000523.000018852.html
- anchor: #n2367744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TKC、デジタル庁、Open Peppol、「デジタルインボイス推進協議会」（EIPA）

Facts:
- More than approximately 8,500 companies are currently part of the Peppol network (as of the end of March 2026)

## 【うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park】24-hour service to begin September 1 in the fitness gym machine area

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000024670.html
- anchor: #n2367743
- Companies mentioned: うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park、テクノジム、ラスイートグループ、ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド、神戸みなと温泉 蓮、ラ・スイート神戸オーシャンズガーデン、ラスイートルパンビル

Facts:
- ・Weekdays: 2,900 (3,190) yen
- ・Weekends and holidays: 3,400 (3,740) yen
- ・Weekdays: 2,700 (2,970) yen
- ・Weekends and holidays: 3,200 (3,520) yen
- Late-night fee: 1,000 (1,100) yen

## 【AI Training for Marketing Teams】Liddell ramps up its AI training business, turning 12 years and 7,000 companies' worth of practical expertise into course materials. Service launches August 31, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000532.000011944.html
- anchor: #n2367742
- Companies mentioned: LIDDELL株式会社、Meta、Google、Instagram、ChatGPT、Gemini、Gemini Notebook、Claude

## Takaharu Sugiura's radio program “SBI損保 presents Weekly Kids TIMES” to hold its first public recording in the Kanto area on October 25

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000570.000098438.html
- anchor: #n2367741
- Companies mentioned: SBI損保、SBIインシュアランスグループ、SBI損害保険株式会社、SBIインシュアランスグループ株式会社

Facts:
- 100 spots available in the priority viewing area
- Capital: 11 billion yen

## Recreating an invisible person without CGI! Behind-the-scenes footage from the film “The Invisible Daughter THE INVISIBLES” released

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000571.000024007.html
- anchor: #n2367740
- Companies mentioned: CHOCOLATE Inc.、TOHOシネマズ、PARCO、東急エージェンシー

Facts:
- Release date and time: Monday, August 31, 2026, 10 a.m.
- Event date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Running time: 110 minutes

## A bright, open space featuring blue tiles and a wall of candy! A giveaway campaign for the store-exclusive “Sendai Mix,” featuring designs of figures such as Date Masamune, will also be held. PAPABUBBLE Sendai Parco store reopens August 29

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000576.000018984.html
- anchor: #n2367739
- Companies mentioned: PAPABUBBLE、仙台PARCO

Facts:
- Customers who spend 2,000 yen (including tax) or more will receive
- a complimentary “Limited-Edition Candy Mix 20g”

## “It feels comforting, like homemade curry…” A popular curry rice inspired by the homemade curry of the first Hanamaru Udon store's manager is now available with onsen egg bukkake udon for a limited-time special price of 870 (Hanamaru) yen!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000595.000019432.html
- anchor: #n2367738
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はなまる、株式会社 吉野家ホールディングス

Facts:
- Special price: 870 (Hanamaru) yen
- An additional savings of 110 yen, for a total price of 870 yen
- Starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Through Sept. 30 (Wed.)

## 【Survey of 100 people on credit cards that earn miles!】ANA is the card of choice for about half of respondents

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000597.000117030.html
- anchor: #n2367737
- Companies mentioned: ANA、JAL、楽天、ココモーラ、株式会社ゼロアクセル、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

Facts:
- ANA cards account for 48%, about half
- 楽天カードが39%
- JAL Card also accounts for 30%

## 【Kyoto Gyoen】Now accepting corporate parties, group tours and MICE events! “京都御苑 中立売御門 檜垣,” a unique venue at the gates of the Kyoto Imperial Palace

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000665.000018871.html
- anchor: #n2367736
- Companies mentioned: バリューマネジメント株式会社、株式会社放香堂、京都御苑 中立売御門 檜垣、放香堂加琲、Kazeno Heritage

Facts:
- Seated: up to 40 people
- Standing buffet: up to 80 people
- 4,950 yen (including tax; no service charge)
- Weekdays: 14,300 yen and up per person (including tax; no service charge)
- Weekends and holidays: 16,500 yen and up per person (including tax; no service charge)
- 115 historic buildings are being preserved and put to use
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Estimates of music software and music streaming sales for January–June 2026 released; estimated sales totaled 1,965億円 (104% of the same period a year earlier)

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000676.000010908.html
- anchor: #n2367735
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本レコード協会

Facts:
- Streaming (subscriptions and advertising revenue) totaled 909億円
- 46% of the overall market
- CD ：720億1,700万円
- 89% year on year
- Vinyl records: 53億6,400万円
- 142% year on year
- Other audio: 3億6,100万円
- 143% year on year
- Music videos: 217億6,100万円
- 99% year on year
- Total music software: 995億300万円
- 93% year on year
- Downloads: 58億7,800万円

## A new nightlife destination to open in early December ２０２６ next to Shibuya Hikarie!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000757.000001956.html
- anchor: #n2367734
- Companies mentioned: 東急株式会社、株式会社東急レクリエーション、オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社

Facts:
- Early December ２０２６
- More than １，４００ snack bars nationwide

## Kyoto International Manga and Anime Fair (Kyomafu) 2026: Awaji Island anime park “Nijigen no Mori” to exhibit

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000763.000128966.html
- anchor: #n2367733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニジゲンノモリ、双葉社、シンエイ、テレビ朝日、ADK、集英社、テレビ東京、ぴえろ、TOHO、ARMOR PROJECT、BIRD STUDIO、SQUARE ENIX、講談社、「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会

Facts:
- Advance admission ticket / 1,800 yen (including tax)
- Same-day ticket / 2,300 yen (including tax)

## The “Autumn Sweets Plate,” featuring figs, chestnuts and apples from Hyogo Prefecture, arrives at NOSTA CAFE in Kobe Kitano NOSTA

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000781.000036445.html
- anchor: #n2367732
- Companies mentioned: G LION GROUP、ジーライオングループ、株式会社アクアイグニス、株式会社神戸北野スイーツ＆カフェ

Facts:
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Area: 648.94 tsubo

## “Rakuten Point Card” now accepted at 130 stores, including “ORiental TRaffic,” “MISCH MASCH” and “31 Sons de mode,” operated by D-Wave

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000784.000057042.html
- anchor: #n2367731
- Companies mentioned: 楽天ペイメント株式会社、株式会社ダブルエー、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天Edy株式会社

Facts:
- 130 stores
- 200 yen (before tax)
- 1 point is worth 1 yen
- 10 times points
- More than 100 million members

## アイエスエフネットジョイ and アイエスエフネットベネフィット jointly held a summer cleanup day

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000042830.html
- anchor: #n2367730
- Companies mentioned: アイエスエフネットジョイ、アイエスエフネットベネフィット、アイエスエフネット

Facts:
- A total of 178 people participated
- Approximately 2,700 group employees

## Gap and バナナ・リパブリック revamp their membership programs

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000842.000011503.html
- anchor: #n2367729
- Companies mentioned: Gap、バナナ・リパブリック、ギャップジャパン株式会社、Gap Inc.、GapKids、babyGap、Gap Maternity、GapBody、GapFit、Gap Accessories、Gap Beauty、GapStudio、GapX、Banana Republic

Facts:
- Starting August 26, 2026

## The moment “I love airplanes” turned into a challenge to join an airline — a post-event report on a metaverse open campus hosted by current students

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000888.000099150.html
- anchor: #n2367728
- Companies mentioned: NIJIN高等学院、株式会社NIJIN、内閣総理大臣

Facts:
- The number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school reached 353,970 in fiscal 2024
- August 21, 2026

## 10th anniversary special performance marking the start of serialization of The Promised Neverland: Key visual and cast revealed for the musical The Promised Neverland

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000936.000041063.html
- anchor: #n2367727
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンライズプロモーション、アークスインターナショナル、集英社、週刊少年ジャンプ

Facts:
- Worldwide circulation topped 43 million copies
- The series marked 10 years since serialization began this year, 2026
- Dec. 11 (Fri.)–13 (Sun.), 2026
- S seats / 14,000 yen
- A seats / 11,000 yen
- B seats / 8,000 yen

## ホテル インターコンチネンタル 東京ベイ begins accepting reservations for its Christmas Cake & Sweets Collection 2026

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000964.000053012.html
- anchor: #n2367726
- Companies mentioned: ホテル インターコンチネンタル 東京ベイ、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、ザ・ショップ N.Y.ラウンジブティック、Thierry Chocolates

Facts:
- The special cake “Play & Seek,” limited to 20 sets
- ￥91,800
- ￥7,300
- ￥6,800
- ￥6,480
- ￥7,700
- ￥10,100
- ￥3,700
- ￥3,500
- ￥5,000
- ￥10,000
- ￥15,000

## [Group tour departing from and returning to Yokosuka] 5th anniversary special! Group tour “Autumn Voyage: 4 Days Touring Yamaguchi’s Sights” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000976.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2367725
- Companies mentioned: 東京九州フェリー、ヴィーナストラベル

Facts:
- Travel price per person (tax included; same price for adults and children): 39,800 yen
- Minimum number of participants: 25

## [Departing from Hokkaido] An autumn voyage! Celebrating the World Heritage listing of “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals”! “Nara Drive Pack” aboard a new 新日本海フェリー vessel now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000977.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2367724
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、東舞鶴ホテルアルスタイン、フェアフィールド ･バイ ･マリオット ･奈良天理山の辺の道、ヴィーナストラベル

Facts:
- おふたり様で ツーリストＡ利用 110,000円
- おふたり様で ツーリストA/S利用8,000円
- Using State S or Deluxe A: 16,000 yen

## Travel on 新日本海フェリー! An elegant trip for adults — commemorating the launch of the new Hamanasu — with a Portuguese guitar concert: “5-Day Niseko Drive Pack, departing from and returning to Maizuru Port” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000978.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2367700
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、ニセコ羊蹄の宿 楽 水山、ヴィーナストラベル

Facts:
- [Cabin / State] 200,000 yen
- [Cabin / Deluxe] 210,000 yen
- マルチクーポンおふたり様で4,000円分
- ツイン1室（1泊食事なし）おふたり様で20,000円

## Travel on 新日本海フェリー! An elegant trip for adults — commemorating the launch of the new Hamanasu — with a Portuguese guitar concert: “4-Day Niseko Drive Pack, departing from and returning to Niigata Port” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000979.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2367699
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、株式会社ＳＨＫライン、ヴィーナストラベル、ニセコ羊蹄の宿 楽 水山

Facts:
- [Cabin / State] 190,000 yen
- [Cabin / Deluxe] 200,000 yen
- マルチクーポンおふたり様で4,000円分
- Just 18 detached guest rooms
- Hotel stay is available only on Oct. 24
- The itinerary can be extended to a maximum of 11 days

## “Whatever the destination, this town is full of hope.” Nishitetsu’s new brand advertising campaign, “Open Up, Possibilities,” launches on Aug. 31!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000980.000017692.html
- anchor: #n2367698
- Companies mentioned: 西鉄グループ、西日本鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 31, 2026
- All 4 installments of the corporate image commercial

## <Qoo10 “Camera and Optical Equipment” sales ranking> Capture an “emotional” feel with Y2K and Heisei retro analog vibes! “Retro digital cameras” and “toy digital cameras” are popular

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000022933.html
- anchor: #n2367697
- Companies mentioned: eBay Japan合同会社、LUODIN、Awesomely、富士フイルム、練馬電機商会、株式会社サン・クリーン、佐衛田写真店Qoo10店、トキワダイレクト、KODAK、XPRICE Qoo10店、ケンコー、コジマQoo10店、YASHICA、BACKYARD FAMILY Qoo10店

Facts:
- [1st] LUODIN retro digital camera
- [2nd] 富士フイルム Instax Mini film, 10 sheets
- [3rd] 富士フイルム QuickSnap, 27 exposures
- Data extraction period: July 1 (Wed.)–July 31 (Fri.), 2026

## Special 西鉄バス北九州 event: Bus Spotter Tour, 3rd edition! “NEO ROYAL LAST RUN TOUR — Thank You, 9607 and 9632” held!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000999.000017692.html
- anchor: #n2367696
- Companies mentioned: 西鉄バス北九州、西鉄旅行北九州支店

Facts:
- First 90 people
- Minimum number of participants: 50
- 13,000 yen (tax included)
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- August 31, 2026
- Oct. 21, 2026

## Developed an “anti-rust adhesive sheet” that both suppresses steel corrosion and allows its condition to be checked

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001037.000069194.html
- anchor: #n2367695
- Companies mentioned: 大日本印刷株式会社、DNP

Facts:
- Sales are scheduled to begin in fiscal 2027
- No rust was observed in areas where the sheet was applied, even after 2 years
- No rust was observed in areas where the sheet was applied, even after approximately 250 days of salt spray testing
- The sheet has high transparency, with a total light transmittance (the proportion of light passing through the sheet) of 80% or more
- Aiming for cumulative sales of 1.5 billion yen, including related services, by fiscal 2030

## 20歳を記念した全編イギリスロケ撮影の2nd写真集 當真あみ『My Tale』東京11/3(火・祝)、大阪11/8(日)の2会場で握手会イベント開催決定 ＆ 先行カット追加解禁

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001104.000043732.html
- anchor: #n2367694
- Companies mentioned: 當真あみ、文藝春秋、HMV＆BOOKS SHIBUYA、梅田 蔦屋書店、Siyoung Song、NewJeans、ITZY、TWICE、Stray Kids、NiziU

Facts:
- Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
- Sunday, Nov. 8
- List price: 3960 yen (tax included)
- 128 pages

## Applications open for participants in a symposium featuring Marius Yo

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001115.000005484.html
- anchor: #n2367693
- Companies mentioned: 京都府、公益財団法人京都府国際センター、地域国際化協会、地域日本語教室、総合地球環境学研究所、京都大学

Facts:
- Capacity: 500 people

## [はま寿司] Horse mackerel tartare and fried atka mackerel for 100 yen (110 yen including tax)! “Hama Sushi’s Delicious Nippon Ingredients Festival, Part 2” is underway!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001122.000097263.html
- anchor: #n2367692
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はま寿司、はま寿司

Facts:
- Okinawa-grown cuttlefish: 160 yen
- Okinawa-grown cuttlefish: 160 yen (176 yen including tax)
- Dining vouchers worth 3,000 yen
- Scheduled to be sold at 683 locations

## [ミスタードーナツ] “Introducing a new information-sharing tool to improve store operations” — New information-sharing tool to be introduced from Sept. 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001145.000005720.html
- anchor: #n2367691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダスキン、ミスタードーナツ、ShopらんⓇ、Teachme Biz

## [Great dinner deal‼ All-you-can-eat at lunch prices‼] Through 9/16! Campaign lets customers enjoy all-you-can-eat Taiwanese xiaolongbao and authentic Chinese cuisine at lunch prices in the evening at THE BUFFET 包包點心!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001227.000033462.html
- anchor: #n2367690
- Companies mentioned: ニラックス株式会社、THE BUFFET 包包點心

Facts:
- Available for a limited time through Sept. 16, 2026 (Wed.)
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026

## [Save with 10% OFF‼ All-you-can-eat authentic Chinese cuisine‼] Through 10/12! Get 10% OFF with reservations during eligible hours at THE BUFFET 点心甜心 志木, an all-you-can-eat dim sum and Chinese restaurant! On weekends and holidays, the dinner feast course has no time limit!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001229.000033462.html
- anchor: #n2367689
- Companies mentioned: ニラックス株式会社、THE BUFFET 点心甜心 志木

Facts:
- 10% OFF
- No time limit instead of the usual 120 minutes

## [More than 200 pages!] From getting started with ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot to making the most of them, everything you need to know is in this 1 book! The “AI Troubleshooting Encyclopedia,” packed with useful answers in Q&A format, is here!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001288.000060318.html
- anchor: #n2367688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、ChatGPT、Gemini、Copilot、Amazon、楽天、セブンネット

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
- ISBN: 9784651206189

## “Shibuya Snack Yokocho” will open in the Shibuya 2-chome area, with the aim of energizing the nighttime economy and creating a new lively gathering place

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001358.000010686.html
- anchor: #n2367687
- Companies mentioned: 東急株式会社、株式会社東急レクリエーション、オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社

Facts:
- More than １，４００ snack bars nationwide
- Scheduled to open in early December 2026

## Tours with admission tickets to GREEN×EXPO 2027 now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001375.000005110.html
- anchor: #n2367686
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、HIS、GREEN×EXPO 2027

Facts:
- The event will be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, from March 19, 2027 (Fri.)
- HIS will launch sales simultaneously on its online site and at locations nationwide from Aug. 31, 2026 (Mon.)

## [Held 9/9] Korea Inbound Trends LIVE! Vol.2 — The peak season for visitors to Japan is here! Korean trends accommodation providers should know

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001388.000024246.html
- anchor: #n2367685
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム

Facts:
- The repeat visitor rate exceeds 80%
- Connected to 32 websites, including the company’s own website

## Students' internship choices: interest in the content declines, while the advantage for subsequent recruitment selection surges. Stability tops the list of attractive company traits for the first time in 5 years; time off and pay fall【Class of '27 Review Survey】

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001569.000013485.html
- anchor: #n2367684
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学情、経団連、東京商工リサーチ

Facts:
- “Seems stable” ranks first at 63.7%
- “Provides ample days off and leave” ranks second at 54.1%
- “Companies with high pay” at 51.4%
- “Business activities” tops the list at 20.4%
- “People (the personalities and atmosphere of HR staff and employees)” at 19.0%
- “The work involved” at 18.4%
- “Salary” plunges from 11.5% the previous year to 6.8%
- 2.8 million members
- 600,000 members
- Capital: 1.5 billion yen

## Whether it's your first visit, a casual consultation, or a thorough, unhurried discussion. ファンケル 岡山一番街店 to reopen on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001600.000017666.html
- anchor: #n2367683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル、ファンケル 岡山一番街店、岡山一番街

Facts:
- Period: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)–September 23 (Wednesday, holiday)
- Period: From August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Core Effector (refill) set: ¥9,000 (tax included)
- Core Effector (with case) set: ¥9,500 (tax included)
- Get ¥500 off when you spend ¥5,000 or more, including tax.

## 【ぐるなび×赤城乳業】“ガリガリ君” soda pops to be given away at restaurants in Tokyo; a pre-cooling experience to beat the lingering summer heat starts August 31 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001655.000001511.html
- anchor: #n2367682
- Companies mentioned: ぐるなび、赤城乳業、ガリガリ君、Amazon

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 31, 2026
- September 30 (Wed.)
- ¥2,500 or more
- Limited to the first 500 people at each store
- 100 winners
- Amazon gift card worth 500 yen
- 30 guests
- Through October 8, 2026 (Thursday), at 23:59

## 【かみむら牧場】A sumptuous lineup of seasonal autumn dishes! “かみむら牧場 Autumn Harvest Festival” runs for a limited time from September 9 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001880.000009215.html
- anchor: #n2367681
- Companies mentioned: ワタミ株式会社、カミチクグループ、ワタミカミチク株式会社、かみむら牧場

Facts:
- 11 かみむら牧場 locations nationwide
- All 8 dishes
- Starting September 9, 2026

## “I'd love to try sketching while traveling...” Make that wish come true. The adult painting school 『⼩学館アカデミー絵画倶楽部』 is holding autumn introductory classes!

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002001.000002610.html
- anchor: #n2367680
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、小学館アカデミー絵画俱楽部

Facts:
- A 120-minute introductory class
- 130 minutes (120-minute introductory class + 10-minute orientation)
- Participation fee: ¥2,000 (including tax)
- Around 1,500 members are enrolled.

## 【Dessin】『Dessin Standard -Dressed in Gray-』A feature on classic items in gray is now available at the official online store

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002125.000002439.html
- anchor: #n2367679
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 ワールド、株式会社フィールズインターナショナル、ワールドグループ、Dessin

## How should pay and benefits be structured for rehired employees after retirement? Practical guidance from the latest rulings on “equal pay for equal work” 【October 7 event】

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002290.000016751.html
- anchor: #n2367678
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パソナ、株式会社パソナグループ、竹林・畑・中川・福島法律事務所

Facts:
- October 7, 2026 (Wednesday), 15:00–16:30

## 【ホテルオークラ神戸】An evening of Okura French cuisine by executive chef Fumihiro Murakami to be held on November 15

- Published: 2026-08-31T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002293.000005118.html
- anchor: #n2367677
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、ホテルオークラ神戸

Facts:
- Price: ¥28,000
- Wine pairing option: ¥10,000