# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-09 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 591 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 167 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Release of the latest RADIUS appliance version, supporting 192-bit encryption and adding new features

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000059583.html
- anchor: #n2602534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフィニコ、Nutanix、Proxmox、FortiGate、フレッツ・VPNゲート

Facts:
- RSA-3072
- ECDSA-384
- SHA-384
- As of 2026
- September 2026

## 【9月29日・30日配信】一橋大学 宮本教授 × CAC identity × FPT 最先端の研究が明かす、AI格差時代に成長しつづける企業とは？- 無料オンラインウェビナーを開催

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000166096.html
- anchor: #n2602533
- Companies mentioned: 一橋大学、CAC identity、FPT、FPTコンサルティングジャパン

Facts:
- AI use increased code output 7 times
- Software shipments increased by only 20%

## 北海道大野農業高等学校の生徒がドローン操縦・空撮を体験 北斗市・北海道大野農業高等学校・DITによるスマート農業教育プロジェクト

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000024265.html
- anchor: #n2602532
- Companies mentioned: デジタル・インフォメーション・テクノロジー株式会社、北海道大野農業高等学校、北斗市

Facts:
- 2026年9月16日（水）11時00分～12時45分
- Lecture 1: Learning the basics of smart agriculture, drones, and AI (July 15, 2026)
- Lecture 2: Hands-on learning about flying and spraying with agricultural drones (Aug. 26, 2026)
- Session 4: 2026/10/28
- Session 5: 2026/12/16
- Session 6: 2027/1/29
- 資 本 金 ４億5千3百万円
- Sales: 25.54 billion yen
- Employees: 1,713

## Successful demonstration of a series of autonomous navigation processes using a domestically produced, long-endurance small USV

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000165174.html
- anchor: #n2602531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Oceanic Constellations

Facts:
- Has raised approximately ¥4 billion in total since its founding
- Currently has approximately 50 members
- Already secured rights to 22 patents related to marine swarm control

## [Case study published] Event DX support case for サントリーグループ, an organization of approximately 20,000 people

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000049494.html
- anchor: #n2602530
- Companies mentioned: サントリーグループ、株式会社フラッグシステム、イーベ！

Facts:
- Approximately 20,000 participants
- 8 venues nationwide

## STAND OIL launches the second drop of its 26FW collection

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000148758.html
- anchor: #n2602529
- Companies mentioned: STAND OIL、kozha Co.,Ltd.

Facts:
- 5% off new items
- On sale from Sept. 9 (Wednesday)
- Until September 16 (Wednesday)

## An in-depth smart-home-focused guide to the world’s largest tech event, IFA 2026! “IFA2026 & Smart Home Trends Briefing” to be held Oct. 9 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000119345.html
- anchor: #n2602528
- Companies mentioned: X-HEMISTRY株式会社、IFA、Bitta

Facts:
- Sept. 4 (Friday)–8 (Tuesday), 2026
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- On-site attendance capacity: 100 people
- On-site attendance: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- Online attendance: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥300,000 (before tax)

## “Hama Terrace Craft Beer Fest” to be held Sept. 18 (Friday)–23 (Wednesday, holiday)

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000151165.html
- anchor: #n2602527
- Companies mentioned: 横浜スカイビル、そごう・西武、そごう横浜店、横浜新都市センター、ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS、HAKUBA CRAFT、Nori's Beer、THE BLISS BREWERY、MARY BURGER、#ZeRo、横浜ダイヤビルマネジメント、シブヤテレビジョン

Facts:
- 6 days, from Sept. 18 to Sept. 23, 2026
- 3 varieties: Makikaze Ale, IPA, and WEIZEN
- Has won the Asakusa Samba Carnival 5 times

## Summer is in full swing, and the story of the hot spring town goes on—Steam demo of “Let’s Rebuild! Hot Spring Town” available from Sept. 9

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000163304.html
- anchor: #n2602526
- Companies mentioned: 饼饼Studio、HARRISONWORLD、HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD

## OnBoard株式会社 announces a free seminar, “The Cutting Edge of Compliance: What Directors and Auditors Need to Know”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000080227.html
- anchor: #n2602525
- Companies mentioned: OnBoard株式会社、三浦法律事務所、ニデック、中央経済社、ソフトバンク、三菱総研、プレイド、一般社団法人日本スタートアップ監査役等協会、森・濱田松本法律事務所

Facts:
- To be held Oct. 20, 2026 (Tuesday), 14:00–15:00

## T-NEXT signs a basic agreement with Tasteless Food Group, which operates numerous food brands and venues in the Philippines, to develop Japanese food content in the Philippines

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000143014.html
- anchor: #n2602524
- Companies mentioned: T-NEXT、Tasteless Food Group、BEYONDCONCEPTS INC.、Scout’s Honor、Your Local、The Grid、Public Eatery、Pizza Express、Bored & Hungry

Facts:
- Aiming for a corporate valuation exceeding $100 billion (approximately ¥15 trillion)

## Mimura Masamune’s “The Complete Feedback Guide for Everyone” reaches its 13th printing, with cumulative circulation exceeding 50,000 copies

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000157749.html
- anchor: #n2602523
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社U-ZERO、光文社、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、株式会社コンカー、日経BP、富士通、弥生、一般社団法人 日本CHRO協会、SAPジャパン株式会社、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、ベタープレイス・ジャパン株式会社、ギャップ社

Facts:
- 13th printing
- 1st for the 7th consecutive year
- Reprinted for the 4th time
- Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
- Japan’s engagement score: 6% in 2024
- To reach 10% by 2030
- Global average: 23%

## “When what you wear on your feet changes, how you work changes.” Taka-Q launches its first collaboration shoes with ValueWalk

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000167693.html
- anchor: #n2602522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカキュー、ValueWalk、T/Q、Taka-Q、MALE＆Co.、m.f.editorial

Facts:
- 130,000 pairs sold cumulatively across the series
- Can be put on in approximately 3 seconds
- Price: ¥10,989
- Sizes: 25.0 cm–27.0 cm

## 39.6% of managers have shared business system IDs with multiple people | Survey of 221 managers in business and administrative departments on the actual costs of SaaS and business systems

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000103389.html
- anchor: #n2602521
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTデータビジネスブレインズ、Slopebase

Facts:
- 221 leaders or managers in operations and administration departments
- Respondents said, “There are tasks where we do not let the people who should be using the system use it because of the cost.”
- 88.4% have experienced some form of “use that differs from the intended use” because of per-ID pricing.
- 58.4% restricted collaboration with external parties because of the cost.
- 87.0% encountered costs they had not anticipated after implementation.

## Launch of an outreach lesson program for high school students led by estheticians

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000161479.html
- anchor: #n2602520
- Companies mentioned: 日本エステティック業協会、日本エステティック振興協議会

Facts:
- Free

## [からたま屋/とりサブロー] The ever-popular annual “nori-salt karaage” returns for a limited time in a collaboration with Fu~Shio!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000185678.html
- anchor: #n2602519
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社魁力屋、からたま屋、とりサブロー、株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス

Facts:
- Sale price: ¥158 (¥170 including tax)
- からたま屋, with 3 locations in Kansai
- とりサブロー, with 6 locations in Kanto
- The company operates 290 locations in Japan and overseas across multiple brands, including “京都北白川 ラーメン魁力屋,” “三田製麺所,” and “札幌みその.”
- Capital: 925,160,000 yen (as of December 31, 2025)

## Pokémon cards’ 30th anniversary “Starter Pokémon Card Set” has a 90.5% win rate! Estimated buyback price: 10 times retail, or ¥108,000! Survey by トレゲト (@cardchusen_com)

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000183006.html
- anchor: #n2602518
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、ポケモンセンターオンライン、PRICE BASE情報局、スニーカーダンク、トレカの地図、ポケカチ

Facts:
- Win rate: 90.5%
- Total for all 9 types: ¥108,100
- Retail price: ¥10,800
- Win rate for verified users: 93.8%
- Unverified users: 12 wins and 31 losses = 27.9%
- Generation 1 is the most expensive at ¥18,000
- Generation 8: ¥7,800
- 同梱プロモ27枚を1枚ずつバラ売りする前提で計算し直すと合計は101,850円
- That is ¥6,250 less than selling them as a set
- 8.9 times the premium deck set’s price
- Estimated buyback prices, based on a survey of 1,712 readers

## 表参道ヒルズ 2026 秋のグルメ特集「この秋のひとさら」開催

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000072321.html
- anchor: #n2602517
- Companies mentioned: 森ビル株式会社、表参道ヒルズ、とんかつわか葉、ゴールデンブラウン、シビレヌードルズ 蝋燭屋、スピカ、ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン、ジェラート ピケ カフェ、リフト ジム、MINISO、LISA、GRACE CONTINENTAL、Tabio、スターバックス コーヒー

Facts:
- 12 popular restaurants in the complex
- Autumn rare salmon cutlet rice bowl with popping tartar sauce (¥2,950, tax included)
- Autumn mushroom burger with truffle aroma (¥2,480, tax included)
- Eel feast set (lunch: ¥5,400; dinner: ¥7,900, tax included)
- Three-piece seared sushi (Pacific saury, yellowtail, and mackerel) (¥1,210, tax included)
- Three seasonal sushi pieces (bonito, fresh salmon roe, and bigfin reef squid) (¥1,540, tax included)
- Three pieces of salmon sushi (topped with salmon roe, seared, and salmon belly gunkan) (¥990, tax included)
- Warm mushroom and salmon salad with anchovy oil (¥2,200, tax included)

## 電動アシスト自転車のサブスク「チャリル」、ブリヂストン製電動アシスト自転車の取り扱いを開始

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000028019.html
- anchor: #n2602516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TENT、ブリヂストンサイクル株式会社、チャリル

Facts:
- ¥7,800 per month
- 11 products in total
- 24 months of continued use

## The “A Journey of Culinary Bliss Through Guangdong and Hong Kong,” a gourmet fair featuring authentic Chinese cuisine shaped by Cantonese cooking and Hong Kong dim sum, will be held for the first time!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000127777.html
- anchor: #n2602515
- Companies mentioned: ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- Available from: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- 【料金】1名様3,200円（税込み）
- 【料金】1名様7,500円（税込み）
- 料金：1名様 ￥13,000 （税込み）
- In Japan, the ANA Crowne Plaza brand currently operates in 20 cities
- With more than 5,000 rooms
- More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
- More than 1 million rooms
- We have a development pipeline of more than 2,300 properties
- At IHG hotels and corporate offices around the world

## Special exhibition of the original “Utsuro-bune” at the National Archives of Japan

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000136832.html
- anchor: #n2602514
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人国立公文書館、外務省、内務省

Facts:
- Wednesday, Sept. 9–Wednesday, Sept. 23 (national holiday)
- All 40 volumes, formerly held by 外務省
- All 60 volumes, formerly held by 内務省

## Tensor Energy releases white paper on the profitability of battery negative-to-positive price operation, based on 17 months of real-world market data

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000096424.html
- anchor: #n2602513
- Companies mentioned: Tensor Energy株式会社、JEPX、ECMWF ERA5

Facts:
- 17 months of real-world market data
- +31% for standalone batteries
- +60% for batteries paired with high-voltage solar power
- +45% for batteries paired with low-voltage solar power
- Tokyo: 1.31 times
- Chubu: 1.30 times
- Chugoku: 1.32 times
- Kyushu: 1.33 times
- Revenue ratio across 4 regions: 1.29 times
- Rose to 1.52 times
- 22 yen to 31 yen/kWh
- 7 yen to 16 yen/kWh
- 68%
- 80%
- 82% or more
- 13%

## 【50000 copies sold】“How to Read Between the Lines of the News,” as Taught by a Crisis Management Expert: “This Is How Only Japanese People Get Fooled” surpasses 50000 copies sold about 1 year after publication

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000073617.html
- anchor: #n2602512
- Companies mentioned: ダイレクト出版株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、アルファ・リード株式会社、米海兵隊、米民間軍事会社、オーストラリア国立大学

Facts:
- Cumulative sales have surpassed 50000 copies
- About 3,000 copies were preordered before publication
- Price: 2970 yen (tax included)

## Career video media outlet “PIVOT CAREER” surpasses 500,000 YouTube subscribers 2 months after launch

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000083417.html
- anchor: #n2602511
- Companies mentioned: PIVOT株式会社、PIVOT CAREER

Facts:
- 500,000 people
- 10 million people
- 4 million
- 100 million yen

## 【Webinar】Making the transition “from part-time worker to nursery school director” no matter of chance: 3 current directors at 檸檬会 discuss how to develop director candidates internally

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000079446.html
- anchor: #n2602510
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カタグルマ、社会福祉法人檸檬会、KatagrMa、大阪総合保育大学、東洋館出版社

Facts:
- About 100 nurseries and certified early childhood education centers nationwide
- A total of 4 dates
- 200 people per session
- Number of employees: 29
- Capital: 3,500万円

## U-GAKU concludes all sessions of its 2026 summer English Camp

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000092044.html
- anchor: #n2602509
- Companies mentioned: U-GAKU、株式会社Crepity、Cebu Way English

Facts:
- A total of 58 participants (cumulative)—37 elementary school students and 21 junior high school students
- A total of 5 locations: 4 in Japan—in Osaka, Wakayama, Okinawa and Nagano—and 1 overseas, on Cebu Island in the Philippines

## 株式会社サンラヴィアン obtains SBT certification for small and medium-sized enterprises

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000135712.html
- anchor: #n2602508
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンラヴィアン、岡山大学、農林水産省

Facts:
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 37.8% from the base year by 2030
- Annual energy cost savings of about 34 million yen
- Reduction equivalent to about 306 tons of CO₂ emissions

## 【Webinar】“Nothing in particular”—then, a few months later, they resign. Learn 5 ways to use systems to spark conversations with staff and prevent childcare worker turnover

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000079446.html
- anchor: #n2602507
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カタグルマ、KatagrMa

Facts:
- “Workplace relationships” (31.5%)
- Capacity: 200 people per session
- Number of employees: 29 (including contractors and part-time workers)
- Capital: 35 million yen (including capital reserves)

## 88.1% of companies say they want to “judge based on ability.” Meanwhile, the image of working mothers centers more on “work style” than “career”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000046870.html
- anchor: #n2602506
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mog

Facts:
- “If they have the experience and ability, being a working mother is not particularly relevant”
- “If they have the experience and ability, we would actively hire and promote them”
- “Work efficiently within limited hours”
- “Have expertise and experience”
- “Can thrive as a manager or leader”

## Japanese Lifestyle＆Beauty brand “AHRES” launches 2 new fragrances inspired by the harvest moon. It will also open its first POP UP SHOP at 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro Main Store.

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000110235.html
- anchor: #n2602505
- Companies mentioned: AHRES、東武百貨店

Facts:
- Domestic advance sale begins Monday, Sept. 14
- Available for a limited time from Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
- 8mL / 4,620 yen (tax included)
- 50mL / 13,200 yen (tax included)

## A web novel published on Everystar becomes a hit comic adaptation. “My Matchmaking Partner Is a Shaggy NEET” surpasses 100 million yen in sales within 2 weeks of its release

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000144178.html
- anchor: #n2602504
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エブリスタ、コミックシーモア、シーモアコミックス、トレモアcollection、日本テレビ系「金曜ドラマDEEP」

Facts:
- Sales surpass 100 million yen

## 【Event announcement: Sept. 15】Pro Human Resources Organization × Yano Research Institute: The 2nd installment of “A Night of Akira and Seniors Roaring” focuses on “Senior Careers”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000144400.html
- anchor: #n2602503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロ人材機構、株式会社矢野経済研究所、スナック玉ちゃん赤坂

Facts:
- The event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at “スナック玉ちゃん赤坂” in Minato Ward, Tokyo.
- Participation fee: 13,200 yen (tax included)

## 【CEC】Applying insights gained through manufacturing DX to bring “physical AI” into society

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000005815.html
- anchor: #n2602502
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーイーシー、データマネタイゼーション、Dataxia、Resolana

Facts:
- September 9, 2026
- 2026年10月26日（月）～31日（土）

## The travel media outlet “旅色” has begun selling accommodation plans offered by “土佐御苑”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000181930.html
- anchor: #n2602501
- Companies mentioned: 旅色、株式会社旅色トラベル、土佐御苑、株式会社ブランジスタ

Facts:
- As of Sept. 9, 2026

## A stay plan featuring an “Autumn Basket” for enjoying the best of autumn in Shinshu is now available

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000089765.html
- anchor: #n2602500
- Companies mentioned: TC ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、ホテルインディゴ軽井沢、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- A total of 155 rooms
- More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
- More than 1 million rooms
- A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
- 400,000 employees

## 2 BeeX employees named “2026 Snowflake Partner Champions”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000054581.html
- anchor: #n2602499
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BeeX、Snowflake合同会社、SAP

Facts:
- “2026 Snowflake Partner Champion”

## Panasonic Digital DBA named a “2026 OCI Top Partner Engineer” in the “2026 OCI Top Partner Engineers Program”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000177871.html
- anchor: #n2602498
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック デジタル株式会社、日本オラクル株式会社、Oracle

Facts:
- More than 2,000 databases operated across the Panasonic Group
- Availability of 99.999% or higher

## kickflow officially launches “Talentify,” an AI talent management system for mid-sized and large enterprises.

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000082972.html
- anchor: #n2602497
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社kickflow、株式会社タイミー

Facts:
- First-year annual fee: 15% off
- The discount period for additional options will be shorter than 12 months

## ＜Exhibitor recruitment＞“Femtech Japan Femcare Japan 2026,” where exhibitors can receive feedback from female visitors and create collaboration opportunities, will be held in Omotesando on Thursday, Dec. 10

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000157137.html
- anchor: #n2602496
- Companies mentioned: Femtech Japan、株式会社G-Place、Musubi LLC、一般財団法人辻・山中財団

Facts:
- Visitor numbers
- Exhibitor satisfaction
- Satisfaction

## aespa's Gocheok Sky Dome concert to be livestreamed on JUUQX. South Korea's first 4K, Dolby Atmos live viewing in movie theaters

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000083048.html
- anchor: #n2602495
- Companies mentioned: aespa、ヒビノ株式会社、ヒビノイマジニアリング株式会社、SM ENTERTAINMENT、Megabox JoongAng、AUDIOGUY Inc.、CALLA ENT Inc.、ドルビージャパン株式会社、Dolby Laboratories

Facts:
- Video: 4K UHD (3,840×2,160 / 59.94p), H.265 (HEVC) / 55 Mbps
- A playback buffer of up to 300 seconds can be set up.

## Do you think the number of vacant homes in Japan will continue to grow? [Survey results]

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000167372.html
- anchor: #n2602494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション

Facts:
- “Yes” accounted for 57.5% of the total (115 people).
- “I think so, to some extent” accounted for 30.5% (61 people).
- A full 88.0% (176 people) predicted that “the number of vacant homes will increase further in the future.”
- “I don't think so, to some extent” (8.0%・16 people)
- “No” (4.0%・8 people)
- “There is no one to inherit the family home.” The reality has come to light that there is no one to take over the family home, as the children have already bought homes in urban areas or established their lives far away.
- In second place was “the declining birthrate and population decline,” with 61.7%.
- In third place was “no buyers due to depopulation in regional areas,” with 54.8%.
- In fourth place was “new homes continue to be built,” with 47.0%.
- In fifth place was “homes are left vacant because demolition costs are high,” with 42.6%.

## フェイガー to hold 5 free online seminars starting Friday, October 2, explaining “new CSR initiatives rooted in local festivals and events” for corporate CSR and public relations representatives

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000114514.html
- anchor: #n2602493
- Companies mentioned: フェイガー、東北電力、ENEOS、セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン

Facts:
- 5 times in total
- 39 prefectures nationwide
- Approximately 5,000 producers
- More than 200,000 tons in total

## 『オープンオフィス仙台広瀬通』2026年9月1日開業

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000115946.html
- anchor: #n2602492
- Companies mentioned: 日本リージャス株式会社、三菱地所グループ、IWG plc、SPACES、リージャス、オープンオフィス、Signature、Regus

Facts:
- 3 brands, 7 centers in total
- Total area: approximately 422㎡
- Office rooms: 43
- Workstation seats: 84
- Meeting rooms: 1
- 120 countries worldwide
- More than 4,500 locations
- 53 cities in Japan
- More than 215 locations

## Coming soon! Paid additional content “Dream On Stage” arrives in Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S+ on September 16!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000080799.html
- anchor: #n2602491
- Companies mentioned: KOMODO、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、Valve、NIUHI、NEGI、saihate

Facts:
- Price: 660 yen
- Release date: September 16, 2026

## 【UNI COFFEE ROASTERY】“Thank You Always Frappe,” made with Kyoho grapes and Shine Muscat grapes, available from Friday, September 11

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000084389.html
- anchor: #n2602490
- Companies mentioned: UNI COFFEE ROASTERY、株式会社GRACE、横浜国立大学、山梨県・大月市、石川県・小松市、北海道・釧路市、茨城県・行方市

Facts:
- Medium size: 500 yen
- Number of employees: approximately 650

## 田中貴金属 to make its first appearance at Hydrogen Technology World Expo 2026, an international hydrogen technology exhibition in Hamburg, Germany

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000031501.html
- anchor: #n2602489
- Companies mentioned: 田中貴金属、田中貴金属工業株式会社、田中貴金属ヨーロッパ有限会社、Hamburg Messe

Facts:
- 2025年度（2025年12月期）の連結売上高は1兆978億円
- Has a workforce of 5,778 employees
- 2026年10月20日（火）から22日（木）まで

## 【First Japanese】Tomotaka Abe, representative of 阿部養庵堂薬品, selected as a speaker at Longevity Investors Conference 2026, a leading global longevity investment conference

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000037884.html
- anchor: #n2602488
- Companies mentioned: 阿部養庵堂薬品、XPRIZE Healthspan

Facts:
- The longevity (extending healthy life expectancy) market is expected to reach approximately 8 trillion dollars globally (approximately 1,200 trillion yen) by 2030※1.
- Combining a commitment to quality cultivated over nearly 300 years of history with cutting-edge biotechnology research
- XPRIZE Healthspan, which drew 799 teams from 58 countries and regions worldwide

## Connections depicted by a new KAWS character and COMPANION: the “KAWS UNIVERSE” UT collection launches Monday, September 14, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000076227.html
- anchor: #n2602487
- Companies mentioned: ユニクロ、KAWS

Facts:
- T-shirts: 4 designs, 1,990 yen (tax included)
- Sweatshirts: 3 designs, 3,990 yen (tax included)
- T-shirts: 3 designs, 990 yen (tax included)
- Sweatshirts: 3 designs, 1,990 yen (tax included)
- Charms: 3 designs, 1,500 yen (tax included)

## BLUETTI to sponsor and exhibit for the first time at the 35th Jozenji Street Jazz Festival

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000089616.html
- anchor: #n2602486
- Companies mentioned: BLUETTI JAPAN株式会社、定禅寺ストリートジャズフェスティバル協会

Facts:
- The 35th Jozenji Street Jazz Festival
- Held over 2 days
- Approximately 50 venues
- Markets in more than 120 countries and regions
- More than 3.5 million customers

## radiko collaborates with note! The “#わたしとラジオ” submission contest starts Wednesday, September 9

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000007490.html
- anchor: #n2602485
- Companies mentioned: radiko、note、Amazon、TOKYO FM、Podcast、Saucy Dog、NHK

Facts:
- Amazon gift card worth 100,000 yen
- Amazon gift card worth 50,000 yen
- 385 yen per month (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 620 yen per month, tax included

## 【メイクアップフォーエバー】A new cleansing oil that cleanses thoroughly while leaving skin hydrated! Easily removes even long-wearing makeup without the hassle. Launching Thursday, October 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000019175.html
- anchor: #n2602484
- Companies mentioned: メイクアップフォーエバー、エル・シー・エス株式会社

Facts:
- 5,900 yen (6,490 yen including tax)
- 200mL
- On sale Thursday, October 1, 2026

## 【GRAPHT】Three ultra-compact gaming DACs—THE STANDARD for Gaming, THE SHOOTER and THE SPECIAL – Horror Edition—available for preorder from September 17

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000162957.html
- anchor: #n2602483
- Companies mentioned: MSY株式会社、GRAPHT、Amazon

Facts:
- 5,500 yen each, including tax
- From Thursday, September 17, 2026
- On sale Wednesday, September 30, 2026

## Public seminar to provide a systematic introduction to manufacturing investigational products for regenerative medicine and other products

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000085276.html
- anchor: #n2602482
- Companies mentioned: 日本アイアール株式会社、アイアール技術者教育研究所、ファーン・コンサルティングオフィス

Facts:
- Capacity: 16 people
- Course fee: 49,500 yen (tax included) /1 person

## The rare “Amarin,” known as a “jewel of strawberries,” meets the rich aroma of tonka beans: “Birch Bûche de Noël,” a festive treat for Christmas Eve, available for a limited time from Tuesday, December 22, 2026, to Friday, December 25

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000035058.html
- anchor: #n2602481
- Companies mentioned: ハイアット セントリック 銀座 東京、NAMIKI667、ハイアット セントリック

Facts:
- Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
- Size: No. 5 (15 cm in diameter)
- Available: Tuesday, December 22, 2026–Friday, December 25
- Pickup hours: 12:00 – 21:00
- Reservation period: Through Friday, December 18

## PCA's accounting department uses PCA Cloud Accounting hyper in-house

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000068180.html
- anchor: #n2602480
- Companies mentioned: ピー・シー・エー株式会社、PCA

Facts:
- More than 1,000 subaccounts
- Around 10

## Special free event on design and management to be held Friday, September 25: “The Reality of Design Management: What Can Design Do to Motivate an Organization from Within? Insights with パナソニック”!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000144504.html
- anchor: #n2602479
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフォバーン、パナソニック、パナソニック オペレーショナルエクセレンス株式会社、パナソニック ホールディングス、株式会社TNL Mediagene

## More than 100 brands gather! “TOKYO OUTLET WEEK 2026 Autumn Winter” to be held at 2 venues in Tokyo and Nagoya!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000017904.html
- anchor: #n2602478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニエイム、TOKYO OUTLET WEEK実行委員会

Facts:
- Product inventory: 150,000 items (planned)
- Expected attendance: 20,000 people in total
- Product inventory: 30,000 items (planned)
- Expected attendance: 7,000 people in total

## 国立新美術館「ルーヴル美術館展 ルネサンス」の開催を記念した スペシャルメニュー＆アイテムが東京ミッドタウンに登場！

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000359.000027065.html
- anchor: #n2602477
- Companies mentioned: 東京ミッドタウン、国立新美術館、ルーヴル美術館、三井不動産株式会社、ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京、NIRVANA New York、pâtisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris、とらや、Bistro&Bar WineBank terrace、HAL YAMASHITA 東京、Pizzeria-Trattoria Napule、orangé、NOUSAKU、NS by NOUSAKU、ファーバーカステル、箸長

Facts:
- 2026年9月9日（水）から12月13日（日）まで開催
- Dine-in: ¥9,700
- Dine-in: ¥1,800
- Dine-in: ¥1,320; takeout: ¥1,296
- Dine-in (includes tea): from ¥1,870
- Takeout: ¥2,160 (1 loaf)
- Dine-in: ¥3,200
- Dine-in: ¥3,980

## Results announced for the 2026 NPS® benchmark survey focused on auto insurance accident handling. 東京海上日動 ranks No. 1 in the NPS recommendation rankings

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000006600.html
- anchor: #n2602476
- Companies mentioned: NTTドコモビジネスX、東京海上日動、ソニー損保、東京海上ダイレクト、SBI損保、SOMPOダイレクト、あいおいニッセイ同和損保、損保ジャパン、三井住友海上

Facts:
- Valid respondents: 1,722 people
- Survey period: Tuesday, 2026/8/4–Tuesday, 2026/8/11

## 25 years after his death: 4K-restored versions of Shinji Somai's “The Catch,” “Tokyo Heaven” and “Oh, Spring” to receive their theatrical premieres! Report on the world-premiere screening of “The Catch” at 第83回ヴェネチア国際映画祭

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000591.000053064.html
- anchor: #n2602475
- Companies mentioned: 松竹株式会社、Bunkamuraル・シネマ、ディレクターズ・カンパニー、松竹映像センター、松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社、第83回ヴェネチア国際映画祭、東京国際映画祭、カンヌ映画祭、ベルリン国際映画祭、エジンバラ映画祭、ナント三大陸映画祭、シネマテーク・フランセーズ、東京フィルメックス

Facts:
- 25 years after his death
- 4K digital remaster
- 35 mm original negative
- 4K resolution (4096×3072)
- 96 kHz/24-bit
- 13 feature films
- At the young age of 53
- 140 minutes
- 109 minutes
- 100 minutes

## 【神戸ストークス】エレコム株式会社 Chairman Junji Hada acquires naming rights to the training room; event held to announce completion of “Hada Dojo”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000036447.html
- anchor: #n2602408
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストークス、神戸ストークス、エレコム株式会社

Facts:
- For our company and for me personally, this facility development is our 4th such initiative, following support for Kobe University's grounds and my alma mater

## ベンチャーサポート税理士法人 named official partner of the 106th National High School Rugby Football Tournament

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000102050.html
- anchor: #n2602407
- Companies mentioned: ベンチャーサポート税理士法人、VSG（ベンチャーサポートグループ）、大和ハウス

Facts:
- A track record of supporting more than 39,000 companies
- Group employees: 1,700 people

## See, shop and participate: 41-day “BUG Art Square 2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000030084.html
- anchor: #n2602406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルートホールディングス、BUG、セーブ・ザ・チルドレン

Facts:
- A total of 20 artist groups participating
- Around 100 works by a total of 20 artist groups come together
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027

## 日本通運 and NX Wanbishi Archives to exhibit at “Interphex Osaka”

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000047901.html
- anchor: #n2602405
- Companies mentioned: 日本通運、NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス、株式会社ＮＸワンビシアーカイブズ、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2026
- Opening hours: 10:00–17:00

## The latest fall/winter collection, showcased by brand ambassador KARINA

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000024046.html
- anchor: #n2602404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キューブ、MARK & LONA、aespa、KARINA

Facts:
- September 9, 2026

## More than 60% took measures to prevent heatstroke, but 1 in 6 experienced symptoms. A blind spot in heatstroke prevention: insufficient hydration indoors

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000009874.html
- anchor: #n2602403
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナック、クリクラ

Facts:
- 65.6% took measures to prevent heatstroke
- 16.8% experienced heatstroke or symptoms resembling heatstroke

## UPSIDER sponsors “Architecture Conference 2026” as a silver sponsor; engineering manager Shoma Koike to speak

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000076272.html
- anchor: #n2602402
- Companies mentioned: UPSIDER、株式会社UPSIDERホールディングス、ファインディ株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative payment volume exceeds 8,500億 yen
- Cumulative payment volume exceeds 1,500億 yen
- Cumulative loans exceed 150億 yen
- The number of companies using all services has exceeded 10万
- The cumulative credit limit for the corporate card “UPSIDER” exceeds ¥5 trillion

## ORBIS's experience-focused facility “SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS” × family robot “LOVOT”: popular collaboration event “With Uru-chan” to be held for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-09-09T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000735.000002061.html
- anchor: #n2602401
- Companies mentioned: オルビス株式会社、GROOVE X株式会社、LOVOT、SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS

Facts:
- Sunday, September 20–Saturday, October 31, 2026
- ¥2,500 including tax
- 税込880円（2枚1セット）
- ¥1,200 including tax
- Purchase at least ¥3,500 (including tax) worth of products, including ORBIS products*
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:00–18:00 (last admission)

## Orders open for original “Love Live! Superstar!!” merchandise, including newly illustrated Angel ver. trading acrylic cards, at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga goods!

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:57:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009537.000016064.html
- anchor: #n2602884
- Companies mentioned: AMNIBUS、アニメイト、株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca

Facts:
- Price: 715 yen per item (tax included).
- Size: Approx. 70 × 60 mm; thickness: 1 mm
- Price: 605 yen per item (tax included).
- Size: approx. 56×52 mm; bonus: approx. 60×40 mm
- Price: 275 yen per item (tax included).
- Size: approx. 12.7×8.9cm
- Size: approx. 86×50 mm
- Price: ¥3,960 each (tax included)

## KENZO's new monogram, “KENZOGRAM”

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:53:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190563.html
- anchor: #n2602885
- Companies mentioned: KENZO、KENZO PARIS JAPAN、ケンゾー・パリ・ジャパン株式会社、阪急、三越、ギンザシックス、伊勢丹、GYRE、PARCO、大丸、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、松坂屋、岩田屋

Facts:
- Fall/winter 2026 season

## Yaqumo and 富士通 begin verification of an architecture and basic software using an operational neutral-atom quantum computer, aiming to accelerate practical use of quantum computers

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:46:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000165962.html
- anchor: #n2602893
- Companies mentioned: Yaqumo、富士通、株式会社Yaqumo、株式会社 Yaqumo、株式会社 Yaqumo CEO 中小司 和広、富士通株式会社、富士通研究所、富士通株式会社 富士通研究所 フェロー 兼 量子研究所長 佐藤 信太郎

Facts:
- 2026年4月より、両社は共同研究において、超伝導型とは方式の異なる中性原子型への「STARアーキテクチャ」などの適用可能性について理論検討を行っており
- Yaqumo is a startup engaged in hardware research and development for quantum computers using ytterbium neutral atoms. It aims to develop an operational system with more than several hundred qubits and quantum error correction capabilities by fiscal 2027.
- World-scale suite of basic software for quantum computer cloud services released as open source and put into operation (March 24, 2025, 富士通 press release)

## Notice of reading group for “Food-Dependent Japan: Reviving Agriculture to Protect Lives,” by Nobuhiro Suzuki

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000183816.html
- anchor: #n2603132
- Companies mentioned: AIマネー大学株式会社、三和書籍、HOYA株式会社、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、株式会社河野メリクロン、日本ハムファイターズ

Facts:
- Published by 三和書籍 in March 2025
- Late September 2026 (planned)
- Just over 45 percent in favor
- 4,000 characters
- Support in the 40% range
- More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
- More than 200 privately held companies

## From “writing” content to “having facts”—STSD releases a white paper on the design methods implemented on its own website. No registration required; full text available

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179348.html
- anchor: #n2602912
- Companies mentioned: STSD株式会社、writewired.jp

Facts:
- 142 feature references
- 110 FAQ questions
- 20 implementation case studies
- A page consolidating 60,000 characters of content
- 11 chapters in total
- 3 figures
- A4, 16 pages
- September 2026

## 【DJ Insight】Turning the “atmosphere of a place” into AI data: TsutaeAI, which has analyzed more than 1,000 cases to date, seeks early-adoption partners for real-world implementation

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177810.html
- anchor: #n2602911
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DJ Insight、TsutaeAI

## Dentsu Cross Brain develops “data-driven customer journeys,” deriving journeys from data without relying on hypotheses

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000081466.html
- anchor: #n2602910
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電通クロスブレイン、株式会社電通、株式会社ブレインパッド

Facts:
- The journey to purchase was found to fall into 3 broad patterns: review/long-term use, comparison with other brands, and price-focused.

## Children's theater troupe “大きな夢” presents its first new musical in 15 years, “URASHIMA -At the Bottom of the Dragon Palace Sea-”; introduces viewing support including audio description and assistive listening, and offers discounts to international students and elementary school students in Nakano City

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000131692.html
- anchor: #n2602909
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社劇団BDP、リアライズ、劇団BDP

Facts:
- First new production in 15 years
- 98 children from across Japan
- Regular price: ¥4,500
- Offered for ¥500
- Offered for ¥2,000
- Siblings aged 3 and older who have not yet started school

## Empath, an AI for analyzing emotions in speech, makes a Japanese emotional speech corpus developed through research and development freely available to researchers

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000166096.html
- anchor: #n2602908
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAC identity、Fata Organa Solusi、日本音響学会

Facts:
- 40 performers
- 7 types of emotional expression
- Total number of utterances: 3,079
- Starting September 4, 2026
- 50 countries worldwide
- Approximately 4,600 companies
- Approximately 3,100 seats

## Supporting the future of students who will shape the next generation: Fuji Sangyo invests in social bonds

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000182405.html
- anchor: #n2602900
- Companies mentioned: 富士産業株式会社、独立行政法人日本学生支援機構、日本格付研究所、国際資本市場協会

Facts:
- Issue amount: 30 billion yen
- Term: 2 years

## 発売1ヶ月で350杯突破、木村屋の「桜あんぱんビール」が好調。3度目となる醸造仕込み開始

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000167513.html
- anchor: #n2602899
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社銀座木村家、木村屋

Facts:
- Recorded sales of 350 cups in approximately 1 month after launch
- We have urgently added 2 additional brewing batches of 150L
- Price: 1,100 yen (330ml, tax included)
- Alcohol content: 4.5% and up

## 「買わなくていい、セールスもしません。」憧れのHermèsを見て・触れて・試す、1日2組限定の体験イベントを京都で開催

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000164460.html
- anchor: #n2602898
- Companies mentioned: Hermès、YOCHIKA、株式会社よちか

Facts:
- 1日最大2組
- 1組2名まで
- Approx. 1 hour
- 5,000 yen off purchases of 300,000 yen or more

## IB graduates share their experiences and discuss career paths at 青森県立青森南高等学校

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000154962.html
- anchor: #n2602897
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Linksenpai、早稲田大学、国際基督教大学（ICU）、都留文科大学、立命館アジア太平洋大学（APU）、青森県立青森南高等学校

Facts:
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- 14 students in IBDP years 0–2
- 7 parents and guardians
- 21 people in total
- IA（内部評価）やEE（課題論文）は全成績の2〜3割を占める

## 【October 9 at Shibuya Hikarie】Learn from pioneering examples and consider your own company’s initiatives: Details announced for the In-House Newsletter Awards 2026 awards and networking event!

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000011829.html
- anchor: #n2602896
- Companies mentioned: ウィズワークス株式会社

Facts:
- October 9, 2026 (Friday), starts at 13:00
- Employees: 36 (as of the end of June 2026)
- Business track record: 2,000 companies

## 【ポケアン】iOS version refreshes the UI for “Check-in,” used more than 350,000 times in total, making point totals easy to see at a glance on the map

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000105399.html
- anchor: #n2602895
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズ、ポケアン

Facts:
- 約95%が直近1年間の物価上昇を実感しており
- 34.1% say they have “started making active use of coupons and points”
- Used by more than 100,000 users

## “Minato Machi Kon in TOTTEI ~Meet at TOTTEI~,” planned by organizations active in Kobe with members aged 35 and under

- Published: 2026-09-09T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000074318.html
- anchor: #n2602894
- Companies mentioned: コネクトKOBEコモンズ、GLION GROUP、Bリーグ・神戸ストークス、㈱One Bright KOBE、NPO法人須磨ユニバーサルビーチプロジェクト

Facts:
- October 10, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00–14:00
- 定員は男女各20名
- Men: ¥6,000
- Women: 5,000 yen
- Kobe has 23 universities and junior colleges
- with approximately 70,000 students studying there

## Taiwan stocks rose 77.58 points

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:48:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090139.aspx
- anchor: #n2603433
- Companies mentioned: 友達、群創、聯電、主動統一升級50、群益臺灣加權正2、建通、晟鈦、松川精密、光罩、台塑化、沛爾生醫、六方科、成信實業、康普、穎崴

Facts:
- Up 0.16%
- 成交金額新台幣7735.06億元
- The TAIEX opened at 47142.74 points
- It reached an intraday high of 47548.26 points
- It fell to a low of 47060.78 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 42119.80 points
- Up 132.99 points
- Kiln stocks rose 0.93%
- Food stocks fell 0.49%
- Petrochemical stocks rose 0.14%

## New Taipei’s first suspected councilor vote-buying case this year: 楊春妹 suspected of distributing laundry detergent as bribes, released on NT$500,000 bail

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609090138.aspx
- anchor: #n2603434
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、新北檢、法務部調查局新北市調查處

Facts:
- Released on NT$500,000 bail
- Released on NT$40,000 bail
- A total of 21 defendants and related witnesses were questioned

## Rubio visits 3 Latin American countries to restore Western Hemisphere influence and promote trade agreements

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:38:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090137.aspx
- anchor: #n2603431
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉、古巴、中國、俄羅斯、伊朗

Facts:
- Tax rate: 12.5%
- Magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

## OpenAI targets the industrial AI market with low-price strategy to take on open-source models

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:37:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090136.aspx
- anchor: #n2603411
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Goldman Sachs、Anthropic

Facts:
- OpenAI recently cut prices for its lower-cost Luna model by 80%
- Driving usage up by about 10 times
- It has attracted 25 million users so far
- OpenAI’s enterprise revenue increased by 32%
- Overall annualized revenue grew 20%

## Pingtung gymnast dropped from world championships qualifying; 徐富癸 demands accountability

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:36:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090135.aspx
- anchor: #n2603412
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國體操協會、國際體操總會（FIG）、民進黨、運動部、屏東縣政府

Facts:
- Over the 13 years his granddaughter has trained
- She has undergone 3 knee surgeries
- At the time, more than 12 hours remained before the deadline

## Daughter’s campaign video introduction sparks debate; 魏平政 says children’s creativity should be respected

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:34:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609090134.aspx
- anchor: #n2603409
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- More than 10,000 comments

## Building a trade shield while easing AI power shortages: the strategic calculations behind South Korea’s nuclear power exports to the U.S.

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:28:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090133.aspx
- anchor: #n2603410
- Companies mentioned: 韓國水力核能電力公司、美國西屋公司、東亞日報、韓聯社、每日經濟新聞、首爾大學、韓國商報、日經亞洲、威爾遜國際學人中心、能源情報集團、阿布達比巴拉卡核電廠、喬治亞州沃格特爾核電廠

Facts:
- Investing $120 billion to build 8 large nuclear reactors
- Each reactor is expected to cost about $15 billion on average
- South Korean and U.S. leaders reached an agreement last year on a $350 billion investment plan
- Of that, $150 billion is for the shipbuilding industry
- The remaining $200 billion after deducting shipbuilding investment
- The two countries accounted for as much as 90% of the nuclear power plants built worldwide last year
- Expected to be transported through a 1300-kilometer pipeline

## U.S. scholars: Taiwan’s democracy is resilient in the face of China’s information warfare and gray-zone harassment

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:21:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090132.aspx
- anchor: #n2603388

American scholar Larry Diamond praised Taiwan’s democracy under pressure from China, noting that the independence of the Central Election Commission was key to its success.

## 11 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, accompanied by naval vessels, harass Taiwan; 國軍 monitors the situation

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090131.aspx
- anchor: #n2603389
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、國軍

Facts:
- 11 sorties by Chinese aircraft
- 16 sorties by various types of combat and support aircraft and drones

## 中信兄弟 embrace Korean wave, with KBO cheerleaders, tripleS and taekwondo performances

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:13:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609090130.aspx
- anchor: #n2603387
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、SSG登陸者

中信兄弟 will hold a Korean culture-themed day at Taipei Dome on September 17, featuring several Korean cheerleaders, girl group members and a Kukkiwon demonstration team. The representative of the Korean Mission in Taipei will throw the first pitch, strengthening Taiwan-South Korea sports and cultural exchanges.

## 意騰：明年營收估增2位數 成本升與客戶討論漲價

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:07:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609090129.aspx
- anchor: #n2603289
- Companies mentioned: 意騰-KY

Facts:
- 明年整體營收有機會成長2位數
- 意騰-KY’s cumulative revenue for the first 8 months of this year was NT$1.492 billion
- Up 60.27% year over year

## 穿越雨林生命線 砂拉越飛行醫療逾半世紀

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:06:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609090128.aspx
- anchor: #n2603290
- Companies mentioned: 馬來西亞、砂拉越、砂拉越衛生局、婆羅洲郵報、每日新聞、中央社

Facts:
- About 3.4 times the size of Taiwan
- Total area of about 124,450 square kilometers
- 砂拉越飛行醫療服務始於1973年
- A total of 97 locations across the state require air medical services
- The crash claimed 5 lives

## Boosting heat resilience among vulnerable groups: cooling subsidies extended to senior and long-term care facilities

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:05:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090127.aspx
- anchor: #n2603291
- Companies mentioned: 環境部

環境部 is expanding its cooling program subsidies to include long-term care and social welfare facilities serving vulnerable groups, helping them improve indoor thermal conditions.

## Turned down a UK academic post for National Sun Yat-sen University; 康斯証 wins Wu Ta-You Award after 2 years in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:04:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609090126.aspx
- anchor: #n2603292
- Companies mentioned: 國立中山大學、英國曼徹斯特大學、澳洲墨爾本大學、香港大學、美國明尼蘇達大學雙城分校、瑞典隆德大學、台灣電力公司

康斯証, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Sun Yat-sen University, has received the Wu Ta-You Memorial Award. He once turned down a faculty position at the University of Manchester to focus on robust control theory and power systems research.

Facts:
- 康斯証’s research centers on robust control theory.
- 康斯証 won the Automatica paper prize from the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC).

## 沈伯洋 launches platform to gather public opinion, with residents voicing their views as cute animals

- Published: 2026-09-09T14:02:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090125.aspx
- anchor: #n2603288
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、LINE

Facts:
- Spanning 12 administrative districts in Taipei City
- Nearly 4,000 public service comments received so far
- More than 10,000 people have registered

## Control Yuan probes 蔣萬安’s son; KMT accuses state machinery of interference, while DPP urges against changing the subject

- Published: 2026-09-09T13:58:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609090124.aspx
- anchor: #n2603226
- Companies mentioned: 蔣萬安、台北市教育局、監察院、國民黨、民進黨、莊瑞雄、湯志民

Facts:
- The 監察院 currently does not have a single commissioner