Announced details
Public relations, PR, press release distribution and information dissemination support for small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses
More than 129,000 companies using PR TIMES, more than 29,000 media journalists, approximately 90 million monthly site page views, more than 46,000 monthly press releases, more than 2 million cumulative press releases, and more than 270 partner media outlets (as of May 2026)
Entered into a partnership agreement on 4 September 2026. The agreement took effect on the same day.
A shinkin bank headquartered in Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its president is Tsutsumi Kazuya (堤 和也). Founded in 1923, it marked its centenary in 2023. Deposits exceeded ¥2 trillion in 2019. The bank operates a branch network in Kawasaki and Yokohama cities and Tokyo, and provides management support to local businesses. It is described as the largest shinkin bank headquartered in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Free subject to conditions. Eligible businesses may use PR TIMES free of charge for up to 3 releases during a six-month period beginning on any date of their choice.
The company does not address Contract Value / Impact on Business Performance.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | PR TIMES, Kawasaki Shinkin Bank × PR TIMES Information Distribution Support Program |
| Counterparty | Kawasaki Shinkin Bank |
| Counterparty overview | A shinkin bank headquartered in Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Its president is Tsutsumi Kazuya (堤 和也). Founded in 1923, it marked its centenary in 2023. Deposits exceeded ¥2 trillion in 2019. The bank operates a branch network in Kawasaki and Yokohama cities and Tokyo, and provides management support to local businesses. It is described as the largest shinkin bank headquartered in Kanagawa Prefecture. |
| Relationship with the Company | Entered into a partnership agreement on 4 September 2026. The agreement took effect on the same day. |
| Offering price | Free subject to conditions. Eligible businesses may use PR TIMES free of charge for up to 3 releases during a six-month period beginning on any date of their choice. |
| Contract Date | 4 September 2026 |
| Launch date | 4 September 2026 (actual service and program launch date) |
| Applicable area | Public relations, PR, press release distribution and information dissemination support for small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses |
| Usage history | More than 129,000 companies using PR TIMES, more than 29,000 media journalists, approximately 90 million monthly site page views, more than 46,000 monthly press releases, more than 2 million cumulative press releases, and more than 270 partner media outlets (as of May 2026) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To strengthen the ability of small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses supported by Kawasaki Shinkin Bank to disseminate information, thereby supporting greater awareness and the flow of information within and outside the region.