Launch of Media-Integrated PR Distribution Plan for Overseas AI Tools Rapidly Entering the Japanese Market
AI Reskill Inc. has launched a 'Publication + PR Plan' to provide overseas AI vendors with a one-stop service for inclusion in the 'AI Tool Gallery' and distribution via PR TIMES. This service addresses the challenges international companies face in navigating the Japanese media landscape, offering a streamlined approach that eliminates the need for their own PR TIMES accounts or Japanese copywriting.
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The entry of overseas AI tools into the Japanese market is accelerating. AI Reskill Inc. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; Representative Director: Shinya Yamahara) has launched the "Publication + PR Plan," which provides a one-stop service for media coverage and PR TIMES distribution. This initiative responds to the demand from over 100 overseas AI vendors seeking consultation through the company-operated "AI Tool Gallery."
Service page: https://biz.ai-gallery.jp/promote/press-release/
■ Background: Rapid Increase in Overseas AI Tools Entering the Japanese Market
With the spread of generative AI, AI tools and services developed overseas are accelerating their expansion into the Japanese market. Over 90% of requests for inclusion and partnership inquiries received by the AI Tool Gallery are from overseas AI vendors, exceeding 100 companies. AI firms from a wide range of regions, including the United States, Singapore, China, and Europe, are aiming to acquire users in Japan.
On the other hand, many companies struggle with market entry. There are frequent concerns about not knowing which media outlets in Japan have influence or which platforms should be used to deliver information.
■ Current Challenges: Difficult to See Results from Blog Posts and SNS
Currently, many overseas AI companies use methods such as requesting article features on Japanese blog media or posting PR content on social media to approach the Japanese market.
While these are ways to gain awareness, they have the following challenges:
- Media exposure is not guaranteed: Blog articles and social media posts remain within the scope of personal media and are unlikely to lead to coverage in news media.
- Difficult to measure results: Even if page views and engagement rates are provided, it is difficult to see contributions to actual user acquisition or improved awareness.
- Understanding of Japan's media structure is required: Many overseas companies do not even know of the existence of distribution platforms like PR TIMES.
To address these issues, AI Reskill Inc. has built a new approach leveraging its position as a media outlet.
■ How the "Publication + PR Plan" Works
This plan is a PR service for overseas AI companies that combines inclusion in the AI Tool Gallery with PR TIMES distribution.
1. PR distribution using media coverage as a news hook
By using the inclusion in the AI Tool Gallery as news, it leads to the distribution of a Japanese press release. There is no need to request inclusion and PR distribution from separate providers, allowing for consistent information dissemination.
2. No PR TIMES account required
PR TIMES is the de facto standard platform for press release distribution in Japan, but account opening requires Japanese corporate registration information. In this plan, distribution is handled from AI Reskill Inc.'s certified PR TIMES account, so overseas companies do not need to open an account themselves.
3. No Japanese proficiency required
Our company handles all planning and writing of press releases. Overseas companies simply need to provide product information in English, and the press release will be distributed to the Japanese media.
■ Distribution Track Record
To date, 12 press releases have been distributed, with a total of 327 sites reposting the content (an average of 27 sites per release).
Reposting outlets include major Japanese media such as Toyo Keizai Online, CNET Japan, @DIME, Jiji.com, Sankei News, NewsPicks, and Mainichi Shimbun Digital. Reposting has been confirmed within 24–48 hours after distribution.
■ Pricing Plans
We offer three plans according to the needs of overseas AI companies. Pricing is in USD as it is a service for overseas companies.
[Plan Table]
- Publication + PR Plan: AI Tool Gallery inclusion, Japanese PR writing, PR TIMES distribution - $699
- PR Distribution Plan (For tools already published): Japanese PR writing, PR TIMES distribution - $600
- Gallery Publication Only: Creating an inclusion page for the AI Tool Gallery - $99
The Publication + PR Plan includes creating a detailed page on the AI Tool Gallery, planning and writing the Japanese press release, selecting the optimal media from the PR TIMES distribution list, and distribution to over 300 media outlets.
■ About the AI Tool Gallery
Launched in January 2024, the AI Tool Gallery is one of Japan's largest AI media outlets with the following achievements over two years:
- Cumulative users: Over 400,000
- Cumulative PV: Over 1,500,000
- Number of AI tools listed: Over 600
- Number of articles: Over 2,000
- Partnered services: Over 100 services
In March 2026, it was registered as a distribution destination media for PR TIMES, establishing a system to receive AI-related press releases directly.
■ Representative Comment
AI Reskill Inc. Representative Director Shinya Yamahara: "In communicating with over 100 overseas AI vendors, a common sentiment I heard was: 'We made a good service, but we don't know how to reach Japan.' Even if they try blog posts or social media, there is no guarantee it will reach news media, and the results are hard to see. I thought that if that's the case, we should provide a form that is guaranteed to reach the media. With the AI Tool Gallery being registered as a distribution destination media for PR TIMES, we have realized a mechanism to reach over 300 media outlets via PR TIMES using the publication as a news hook. This is a mechanism to ensure that good services reach Japanese users."
■ Future Developments
- Implementation and operation of AI news publishing feature (scheduled for March 2026)
- Expansion of the Japanese market entry package (social media operation, SEO articles, newsletter integration)
- Expansion of PR support targets to technology services other than AI tools
■ Company Overview
- Company Name: AI Reskill Inc.
- Representative: Shinya Yamahara, Representative Director
- Address: 12-12, Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building, 1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
- Established: January 2024
- Business Description: AI Tool Gallery operation, AI introduction support, training/consulting, AI development
- URL: https://biz.ai-gallery.jp/company/
Operating Services
- AI Tool Gallery: https://ai-gallery.jp/
- Agent Skills Gallery: https://www.skill-gallery.jp/
- MCP Gallery: https://www.mcp-gallery.jp/
- Corporate Site: https://biz.ai-gallery.jp/
■ Contact Information
- AI Reskill Inc.
- Email: shinya.yamahara@ai-reskill.com
- Phone: 080-3837-2460
Service page: https://biz.ai-gallery.jp/promote/press-release/
■ Background: Rapid Increase in Overseas AI Tools Entering the Japanese Market
With the spread of generative AI, AI tools and services developed overseas are accelerating their expansion into the Japanese market. Over 90% of requests for inclusion and partnership inquiries received by the AI Tool Gallery are from overseas AI vendors, exceeding 100 companies. AI firms from a wide range of regions, including the United States, Singapore, China, and Europe, are aiming to acquire users in Japan.
On the other hand, many companies struggle with market entry. There are frequent concerns about not knowing which media outlets in Japan have influence or which platforms should be used to deliver information.
■ Current Challenges: Difficult to See Results from Blog Posts and SNS
Currently, many overseas AI companies use methods such as requesting article features on Japanese blog media or posting PR content on social media to approach the Japanese market.
While these are ways to gain awareness, they have the following challenges:
- Media exposure is not guaranteed: Blog articles and social media posts remain within the scope of personal media and are unlikely to lead to coverage in news media.
- Difficult to measure results: Even if page views and engagement rates are provided, it is difficult to see contributions to actual user acquisition or improved awareness.
- Understanding of Japan's media structure is required: Many overseas companies do not even know of the existence of distribution platforms like PR TIMES.
To address these issues, AI Reskill Inc. has built a new approach leveraging its position as a media outlet.
■ How the "Publication + PR Plan" Works
This plan is a PR service for overseas AI companies that combines inclusion in the AI Tool Gallery with PR TIMES distribution.
1. PR distribution using media coverage as a news hook
By using the inclusion in the AI Tool Gallery as news, it leads to the distribution of a Japanese press release. There is no need to request inclusion and PR distribution from separate providers, allowing for consistent information dissemination.
2. No PR TIMES account required
PR TIMES is the de facto standard platform for press release distribution in Japan, but account opening requires Japanese corporate registration information. In this plan, distribution is handled from AI Reskill Inc.'s certified PR TIMES account, so overseas companies do not need to open an account themselves.
3. No Japanese proficiency required
Our company handles all planning and writing of press releases. Overseas companies simply need to provide product information in English, and the press release will be distributed to the Japanese media.
■ Distribution Track Record
To date, 12 press releases have been distributed, with a total of 327 sites reposting the content (an average of 27 sites per release).
Reposting outlets include major Japanese media such as Toyo Keizai Online, CNET Japan, @DIME, Jiji.com, Sankei News, NewsPicks, and Mainichi Shimbun Digital. Reposting has been confirmed within 24–48 hours after distribution.
■ Pricing Plans
We offer three plans according to the needs of overseas AI companies. Pricing is in USD as it is a service for overseas companies.
[Plan Table]
- Publication + PR Plan: AI Tool Gallery inclusion, Japanese PR writing, PR TIMES distribution - $699
- PR Distribution Plan (For tools already published): Japanese PR writing, PR TIMES distribution - $600
- Gallery Publication Only: Creating an inclusion page for the AI Tool Gallery - $99
The Publication + PR Plan includes creating a detailed page on the AI Tool Gallery, planning and writing the Japanese press release, selecting the optimal media from the PR TIMES distribution list, and distribution to over 300 media outlets.
■ About the AI Tool Gallery
Launched in January 2024, the AI Tool Gallery is one of Japan's largest AI media outlets with the following achievements over two years:
- Cumulative users: Over 400,000
- Cumulative PV: Over 1,500,000
- Number of AI tools listed: Over 600
- Number of articles: Over 2,000
- Partnered services: Over 100 services
In March 2026, it was registered as a distribution destination media for PR TIMES, establishing a system to receive AI-related press releases directly.
■ Representative Comment
AI Reskill Inc. Representative Director Shinya Yamahara: "In communicating with over 100 overseas AI vendors, a common sentiment I heard was: 'We made a good service, but we don't know how to reach Japan.' Even if they try blog posts or social media, there is no guarantee it will reach news media, and the results are hard to see. I thought that if that's the case, we should provide a form that is guaranteed to reach the media. With the AI Tool Gallery being registered as a distribution destination media for PR TIMES, we have realized a mechanism to reach over 300 media outlets via PR TIMES using the publication as a news hook. This is a mechanism to ensure that good services reach Japanese users."
■ Future Developments
- Implementation and operation of AI news publishing feature (scheduled for March 2026)
- Expansion of the Japanese market entry package (social media operation, SEO articles, newsletter integration)
- Expansion of PR support targets to technology services other than AI tools
■ Company Overview
- Company Name: AI Reskill Inc.
- Representative: Shinya Yamahara, Representative Director
- Address: 12-12, Osaka Ekimae Dai-2 Building, 1-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
- Established: January 2024
- Business Description: AI Tool Gallery operation, AI introduction support, training/consulting, AI development
- URL: https://biz.ai-gallery.jp/company/
Operating Services
- AI Tool Gallery: https://ai-gallery.jp/
- Agent Skills Gallery: https://www.skill-gallery.jp/
- MCP Gallery: https://www.mcp-gallery.jp/
- Corporate Site: https://biz.ai-gallery.jp/
■ Contact Information
- AI Reskill Inc.
- Email: shinya.yamahara@ai-reskill.com
- Phone: 080-3837-2460