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Partnership between Toyota City and PR TIMES

On May 11, 2026, PR TIMES, a leading press release distribution service company based in Tokyo, entered into a partnership with Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. This collaboration aims to enhance the information dissemination capabilities of local businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and promote economic initiatives within the city.

Overview of the Agreement

Under this partnership, several initiatives will be implemented:

• - Providing free access to PR TIMES for businesses and organizations supported by Toyota City.
• - Hosting seminars on public relations (PR) and press release utilization specifically for local businesses.
• - Offering PR TIMES services for disseminating information about Toyota City's economic policies and initiatives to strengthen local industry.

This agreement marks PR TIMES' second collaboration with a municipality in the Tokai region, following its previous partnership with Hamamatsu City. It is also the 107th instance of collaboration aimed at enhancing the flow of regional information across the country, following the announcement of their partnership with the Kansai region in February 2026.

Strengthening Local Business Communication

Toyota City is internationally recognized as a hub for the automotive industry, possessing a robust manufacturing base. In recent years, the city has embraced various initiatives, including sustainable development goals (SDGs), startup support, and the smart city concept, as it ventures beyond traditional industry practices.

At the manufacturing innovation hub, SENTAN, established by the city, businesses benefit from support in areas such as talent development, product development, and market expansion, all through collaborative efforts with local business associations.

This partnership will enable local SMEs and startups to amplify the visibility of their