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Ehime Prefectural Government Launches LINE Official Account for Businesses! PlayNext Lab Provides System Support

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Published May 27, 2026 11:10 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The Ehime Prefectural Government has launched a LINE official account to efficiently distribute information to businesses.
Using PlayNext Lab's 'Smart Public Lab' program, the system improves accessibility through rich menus and segment distribution features.

The Ehime Prefectural Government has launched a LINE official account to efficiently distribute information to businesses. Using PlayNext Lab's 'Smart Public Lab' program, the system improves accessibility through rich menus and segment distribution features.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000028653.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

The 'Smart Public Lab for GovTech Program' provided by PlayNext Lab, Inc. has been adopted for the Ehime Prefectural Government's LINE official account, which went live on May 26, 2026. This service enables the swift dissemination of support measures and event information for businesses. Users can access necessary information easily via a chatbot launched from the rich menu at the bottom of the screen. Additionally, the segment distribution feature allows businesses to receive customized information based on their specific needs. PlayNext Lab intends to continue supporting digital transformation for local governments across Japan.

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