# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-15 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 779 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 82 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Investment in 株式会社Josan-she’s, a provider of prenatal and postnatal care services (newsletter)

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:43:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002771.000002296.html
- anchor: #n2747517
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウスベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社Josan-she’s、大和ハウスグループ共創共生1号投資事業有限責任組合、大和ハウス工業株式会社

Facts:
- Total fund size: 5 billion yen (capital call method)

## 栃木県にカラクリの自治体向けAI「GeN Gov Edition 」が導入

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:42:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000025663.html
- anchor: #n2747518
- Companies mentioned: カラクリ株式会社、栃木県、SBI証券、大和証券、星野リゾート、経済産業省、NEDO、AWS

Facts:
- Serving more than 150 major companies
- October 3, 2016

## BIG tote bag giveaway to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the NAVYNAVY brand

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:40:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001562.000009786.html
- anchor: #n2747519
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TSI、NAVYNAVY、株式会社メタクロシス、FIGUR

Facts:
- ¥20,000 or more, tax included

## A 'reading' cookbook that teaches you the fundamentals of cooking. 'The Basics of Meals: Let's Learn to Cook Without Looking at Recipes.' On sale now to popular acclaim!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:39:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000912.000033602.html
- anchor: #n2747520
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大和書房、集英社、暮しの手帖社、三笠書房

Facts:
- Pages: 228
- List price: ¥990 (tax included)

## MetricWorks Japan changes its name to POLARIS株式会社 following the acquisition of full ownership of UNICORN. The service is also renamed POLARIS Signal

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:38:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000033008.html
- anchor: #n2747521
- Companies mentioned: MetricWorks Japan、UNICORN、POLARIS株式会社、POLARIS Signal、MetricWorks Inc.、株式会社アドウェイズ

Facts:
- UNICORN to acquire all shares held by MetricWorks Inc. effective September 1, 2026
- Company name changed to POLARIS株式会社 effective August 25, 2026

## 会計士プレミアム launches its 'Auditor and Outside Director Search' service

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:37:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000061436.html
- anchor: #n2747522
- Companies mentioned: ブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社、会計士プレミアム、BIG4

Facts:
- Capital: 246 million yen (as of the end of March 2026)

## Notice on the launch of discussions on the 'Sellable Mirai Vision' concept (provisional name), a new corporate value creation model based on 'AI × investment × marketing' under a business partnership with みらい證券株式会社

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:37:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000485.000073846.html
- anchor: #n2747523
- Companies mentioned: 売れるネット広告社グループ株式会社、みらい證券株式会社、一般社団法人日本情報技術協会、国立大学法人山形大学

Facts:
- Announced on September 10, 2026
- The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending July 2027 is currently undetermined

## [Amazon Lightning Deal] Note56XPRO smartphone for 19,899 yen, with 32GB RAM + 128GB ROM (expandable to 2TB), a 6.56-inch 90Hz large display, Android 16, and a 6150mAh battery

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:35:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000127114.html
- anchor: #n2747524
- Companies mentioned: DOOGEE、Amazon

Facts:
- 32GB RAM
- 128GB ROM
- Supports TF expansion up to 2TB
- 6.56-inch 90Hz large display
- 6150mAh extra-large-capacity battery
- 19,899 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 25,900 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 23% off

## [New store] A new melt-in-your-mouth texture! とろり天使のわらびもち那須店 grand opens on 9/16!! Enjoy a new style of Japanese sweets in Nasu

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:35:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000143487.html
- anchor: #n2747525
- Companies mentioned: とろり天使のわらびもち、とろり天使のわらびもち那須店

Facts:
- 1日最高600個販売
- 1日最高500杯販売
- Large box of kinako: 1,300 yen
- 800 yen each
- 500 yen each
- 1,800 yen for 4 pieces

## 【新刊『わが子が「主人公」になる』発売】 「Who are you?」に、自分の物語で答えられる子どもを育てる。郁文館夢学園が20年以上実践してきた「夢教育（主人公教育）」を初公開

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:31:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000105151.html
- anchor: #n2747526
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人郁文館夢学園、ダイヤモンド・ビジネス企画、ワタミ株式会社、聖光学院中学校・高等学校、米国ウォールデン大学大学院教育学、ハーバード教育大学院、インターエデュ

Facts:
- Practiced for more than 20 years
- Shining at age 25 as the protagonist of your life
- Approximately 2,900 students currently attend the school
- A total of 59 students passed
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 224 pages

## 【栃木県初出店】揚げたて天ぷら×南紀勝浦生まぐろ！食べ放題の大かまどごはんも楽しめる『天ぷら海鮮よし平』小山市に9月18日（金）OPEN！

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000768.000031747.html
- anchor: #n2747527
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、株式会社ホットランドネクステージ、厚切りとんかつ よし平、天ぷら海鮮よし平、天ぷら海鮮よし平 小山店

Facts:
- About 12 minutes by car from JR Oyama Station
- 21 parking spaces on the premises
- Assorted vegetable tempura set: 1,309 yen
- Shrimp tempura hitsumabushi set: 1,969 yen
- Freshly fried tempura and Katsuura fresh tuna fisherman's rice set: 2,409 yen
- Freshly fried tempura and assorted sashimi set with 2 varieties: 2,409 yen
- Freshly fried tempura and assorted fisherman's rice set with 2 varieties: 2,409 yen
- Whole conger eel tempura and Katsuura tuna sashimi set (¥2,959 tax included)
- Additional tempura (from ¥132, tax included)
- 58 seats

## スタートアップ拠点都市 第1期5年の検証 ── 内閣府の23指標で達成10、自治体が動かせるのは「最初の顧客」と「実証の場」だった（業界レポート Vol.7）

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000168065.html
- anchor: #n2747528
- Companies mentioned: アーキタイプ株式会社、内閣府、厚生労働省、福岡市、東京都、神戸市、中小企業庁

Facts:
- Of the 23 indicators, 10 met their targets
- 1 of the 6 metropolitan areas targeted for unicorn growth met its goal
- 福岡市の公共調達サポート第1号案件は2件あります
- 東京都「UPGRADE with TOKYO」協働実績率94%
- 神戸市「Urban Innovation KOBE」継続率70%
- Nationwide 'Urban Innovation JAPAN': 46% continuation rate
- The share of government procurement awarded to companies less than 10 years old was also 0.83% in fiscal 2020
- 1.39% in fiscal 2023
- The target is 3%
- The number of founders supported through designated startup support programs was 5,614 in fiscal 2014
- 24,772 in fiscal 2024
- The Small and Medium Enterprise White Paper reported 5.2% for FY2015

## [Bunmeido Castella] The only store in the Tokai region with an in-store live kitchen. 文明堂 名古屋カステラ工房, an experiential store where visitors can enjoy freshly baked products and the craftsmanship behind them, will reopen after a major renovation on September 24, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000021715.html
- anchor: #n2747529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文明堂東京、文明堂 名古屋カステラ工房、名鉄百貨店、よつ葉乳業

Facts:
- [Silk Castella] 1,188 yen (tax included)
- [Fresh-from-the-kettle baumkuchen] 303 yen (tax included)
- [Fresh-from-the-kettle baumkuchen (large)] 1,620 yen (tax included)
- 【名古屋カステラ工房の三笠山】216円（税込）
- 【名古屋カステラ工房の三笠山（あんバター）】292円（税込）
- Spend 2,500 yen or more including tax and enter a large prize drawing with no losing tickets

## 海藻専門店SEASON｜希少海藻「マツモ」「タオヤギソウ」の陸上養殖を通じ、海藻を楽しむ仲間を増やすクラウドファンディングを開始

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000071236.html
- anchor: #n2747542
- Companies mentioned: 海藻専門店SEASON、株式会社阿部伊組、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- 30,000 yen per 1 kg dried
- Target amount: 1.8 million yen

## Concrete glazing water-based paint 'aqua color duo tone' wins the Renovation Award at the 20th LIFE×DESIGN

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000101125.html
- anchor: #n2747541
- Companies mentioned: AFJ株式会社、東京インターナショナル・ギフト・ショー、LIFE×DESIGN

Facts:
- Exhibition dates: September 2 (Wed)–September 4 (Fri), 2026
- Announcement and award ceremony: to be held at the venue on Friday, September 4, 2026
- Period: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 through the end of December
- Campaign offering up to 3 samples free of charge
- A concrete stain water-based paint developed in-house by AFJ, with a track record of more than 1 million m² over 20 years
- 材工設計価格：4,500円/平米～

## 高島屋の象徴であり、横浜市の市花「薔薇」を和菓子に。弁才天が横浜高島屋限定の「薔薇いちご大福」「薔薇わらび餅」を発売

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000133868.html
- anchor: #n2747540
- Companies mentioned: 高島屋、横浜高島屋、弁才天

Facts:
- 横浜高島屋限定 薔薇いちご大福：1個 1,580円（税込）
- 横浜高島屋限定 薔薇わらび餅〜ココナッツいちご〜：3個入り 1,980円（税込）

## Are you confident in your reasons for not paying bonuses to part-time employees? Practical seminar on complying with equal pay for equal work, effective in October, to be held on 10/22

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000055757.html
- anchor: #n2747539
- Companies mentioned: 社会保険労務士法人とうかい

Facts:
- An online seminar for small and medium-sized businesses, 'Equal Pay for Equal Work: Practical Compliance Review Seminar,' will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Oct. 22, 2026 (Thu.), 14:00–15:00
- Established in November 2011

## フリットジャパン、AI同時通訳サービス「Live Translation」を渋谷ヒカリエ ヒカリエホールで提供開始

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000028944.html
- anchor: #n2747538
- Companies mentioned: フリットジャパン株式会社、Flitto Inc.、ヒカリエホール

Facts:
- 36 input languages
- 46 output languages
- Within 3 seconds of speaking

## Fujiiryoki launches full-scale sales of home fitness equipment

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000065996.html
- anchor: #n2747537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フジ医療器、ジョンソンヘルステックジャパン株式会社、BowFlex

Facts:
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 242,000 yen (tax included)
- We will begin full-scale business operations on Oct. 1, 2026
- BowFlex is a home fitness equipment brand founded in the United States in 1986
- High-speed running at up to 20 km/h
- Incline settings of up to 12%
- We offer 8 exercise programs that automatically adjust speed and incline according to your fitness goals
- Capital: ¥30 million

## 小樽市と明光キャリアパートナーズが共催した外国人材活用セミナーのアーカイブ動画を公開！ ～特定技能2号移行を成功させる学習支援の実践ガイド～

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000115477.html
- anchor: #n2747536
- Companies mentioned: 小樽市、株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ、株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン

Facts:
- Capital: 50 million yen

## New from a hit product with cumulative series sales of 16 million pairs! “Like Wearing a Kotatsu: Outing Socks,” created from customer feedback. Warm outside, just like wearing a kotatsu.

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000041167.html
- anchor: #n2747535
- Companies mentioned: 岡本株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative series sales of 16 million pairs

## Development of a 300mm SiC single-crystal substrate, a next-generation electronics material, successfully completed

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000102176.html
- anchor: #n2747534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レゾナック、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）

Facts:
- Successfully grew a 300mm (12-inch) SiC single crystal and processed it into a substrate.
- We mainly supply 150mm (6-inch) SiC epitaxial wafers, the market standard
- We have also begun shipping 200mm (8-inch) SiC epitaxial wafers
- Sales for fiscal 2025 were approximately 1.3 trillion yen
- Overseas sales accounted for 57%

## [Limited to select stores in 3 northern Kanto prefectures and part of Saitama Prefecture] “Fried udon” arrives at セブン‐イレブン! Enjoy the fragrant wheat flavor and light texture of “Fried Udon with Nori Salt”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001139.000155396.html
- anchor: #n2747533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

Facts:
- Price: ¥168 (¥181.44 including tax)

## Exhibition for popular BL game “NU: Carnival” draws large crowds in 3 cities across Japan; many fans visit the POPUP events in Taiwan and China every day

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001224.000012048.html
- anchor: #n2747532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A3、PINKCORE、NU: Carnival

Facts:
- An exhibition featuring approximately 50 official illustrations
- September 27, 2012

## 群馬県桐生市とさとふる、歓楽街の活性化や、アートボトルを通じた酪農・地域文化の発信を目的とした2事業への寄付受け付けを開始

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001410.000025119.html
- anchor: #n2747531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さとふる、群馬県桐生市、株式会社CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Fundraising target: 156,000 yen
- Fundraising target: ¥500,000

## 【鴨川シーワールド】秋の夜長に水族館を探検！新たに「シャチの特別レクチャー」を追加！！飼育員の解説と巡る「秋のナイトアドベンチャー」開催

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002017.000007398.html
- anchor: #n2747530
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート、鴨川シーワールド

Facts:
- A total of 9 days
- Capacity: 100 people per day
- Adults (high school students and older): 1,800 yen
- Children (elementary and junior high school students): 1,100 yen
- Preschool children (ages 4 and up): 700 yen

## [JAF Saitama] There’s more to enjoy in Kawagoe than food tours and historic buildings! Experience glass crafts with a chopstick rest and photo frame workshop, held for the first time on Nov. 1 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:29:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007578.000010088.html
- anchor: #n2747417
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟、JAF、glass Art Blue moon

Facts:
- Participation fee: 3,300 yen

## Announced on September 15. Showa retro meets the latest Bluetooth technology. The easy-to-enjoy new record player “GP-N3BT-R” launches on CAMPFIRE.

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:25:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000050277.html
- anchor: #n2747418
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社太知ホールディングス、ANABAS audio、日本コロムビア、オーディオテクニカ社、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Communication range: approximately 10 m
- Weight: approximately 1.3 kg (excluding dry-cell batteries)
- Dimensions: approximately 220 (W) × 385 (D) × 73 (H) mm (excluding protrusions)
- On-sale date: September 15, 2026 (Tue.)

## The rugged 2-in-1 PC “FZ-34,” built to withstand dust and temperature extremes, is here. Supports Copilot+ PC, with a lighter design and longer battery life to boost productivity in the field.

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006871.000003442.html
- anchor: #n2747419
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック コネクトグループ、インテル

Facts:
- No. 1 global share in the rugged laptop PC market for 24 consecutive years
- Toughbook marks its 30th anniversary this year, 2026
- On sale from October 2026

## 2026 Joint Information Sessions for Correspondence High Schools | Marugoto Correspondence Festa Autumn to be held online for all 47 prefectures starting October 17

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:17:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000067687.html
- anchor: #n2747420
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクメディア、ID学園高等学校、飛鳥未来高等学校、N高等学校、S高等学校、R高等学校、おおぞら高校、学研WILL学園、青楓館高等学院、第一学院高等学校、トライ式高等学院、ヒューマンキャンパス高等学校、ベネッセ高等学院、勇志国際高等学校、LITALICO高等学院、Loohcs高等学院、ワオ高等学校

Facts:
- The number of students enrolled in correspondence high schools reached 311,792
- First- and second-year junior high school students accounted for 38.8%
- 4.3% of respondents were junior high school teachers

## 2 box saunas installed at Olu sauna, a private sauna facility a 1-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station. An example of built-in installation at a facility that meets Tokyo’s strict fire safety standards

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:16:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000111103.html
- anchor: #n2747421
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MySauna、Olu sauna

Facts:
- 90 minutes: from 6,000 yen
- 120 minutes: from 8,000 yen

## [Futaba Corporation] Exhibiting at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka: Mechanical Components & Technology Expo

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:16:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000075680.html
- anchor: #n2747422
- Companies mentioned: 双葉電子工業株式会社、フェルカーボ

Facts:
- 2026年10月7日（水）から9日（金）
- Products and technologies from 4 business divisions on display

## 富士ソフト、「産業DX総合展 2026 夏 東京」に出展 ＋Fシリーズで、つながり続ける安全なIoT通信環境を提案

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:15:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000061382.html
- anchor: #n2747423
- Companies mentioned: 富士ソフト、Bizcrew EXPO 実行委員会

Facts:
- From September 30 (Wednesday) to October 2 (Friday), 2026
- September 30–October 2, 2026, 10:00–17:00

## The higher they climb the stairs, the more the two are swept up in fate... The “panorama of love and hate” from “The Forgotten Field” wraps the stairway inside the ticket gates at JR Harajuku Station

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:15:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000952.000003707.html
- anchor: #n2747424
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカオピッコマ、ピッコマ、SMARTOON、Kim Suji、Spoon

Facts:
- Likes on the work’s page surpassed 2.4 million
- Surpassed 50 million cumulative downloads

## ヴァレクストラの「スーパーラッキーデー」, この秋、幸運を呼び込むのは、自分らしく選んだ色

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:15:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000089611.html
- anchor: #n2747425
- Companies mentioned: ヴァレクストラ、ヴァレクストラ・ジャパン株式会社、Valextra

Facts:
- Iside Wallet, each ¥149,600 (tax included)
- Iside Wallet Contrast Intarsia ¥171,600 (tax included)

## [Manga and Illustration Contest] Professional manga artists give rave reviews. A lineup of works that shine with individuality. Middle and high school students who won awards share their joy. <Risshisha SUKI-1 GRAND PRIX®︎>

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:14:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000109076.html
- anchor: #n2747223
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人立志舎、トムソーヤクラブ、株式会社日本旅行

Facts:
- Total number of entries
- Won an award
- Attended the awards ceremony

## 株式会社Art to Heritage sponsors the “1st M&A Awards 2026” as a gold sponsor

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:14:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000043089.html
- anchor: #n2747224
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Art to Heritage、一般社団法人M&A支援機関協会

Facts:
- “1st M&A Awards 2026”
- Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026

## 【コープぐんま】「ネイチャークラブ 秋の森林づくり」を開催

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:12:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000153055.html
- anchor: #n2747225
- Companies mentioned: コープぐんま、生活協同組合コープぐんま、群馬県利根沼田環境森林事務所、沼田市、利根沼田森林組合、緑のインタープリター

Facts:
- 7 groups of members and their families, totaling 24 people (14 adults and 10 children), took part
- 13 people from the 利根沼田森林組合, 沼田市, 緑のインタープリター and 群馬県利根沼田環境森林事務所 provided their assistance
- A beech tree approximately 10 cm in diameter being felled with a saw

## Librus株式会社 releases an insight report, “What Is the Technical Verification for the SCS Evaluation System ★⁠4? An Explanation of Assessment Items and Preparation”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:11:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000053960.html
- anchor: #n2747226
- Companies mentioned: Librus株式会社

## Smart charging and mounting with a powerful magnetic mechanism! LUCA series launches a “wireless charging-compatible 15.6-inch tablet,” “wireless charging tablet stand” and “tablet ring”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000937.000019955.html
- anchor: #n2747227
- Companies mentioned: アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、Google LLC、Bluetooth SIG, Inc.、USB Implementers Forum

Facts:
- Tablet ownership rate is about 37%
- Charges at up to 15W

## The surprising “waiting to be invited” trend for Respect for the Aged Day: About 20% want to be celebrated, while 60% say they would be happy to be invited to get together

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000040914.html
- anchor: #n2747544
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ココチエ、WEB招待状ヨブナラ

Facts:
- 20.5% of people aged 70 and over want to be celebrated
- 44.5% of people do not want to be celebrated
- 63% of respondents would be happy to be invited to “get together”
- The top reason for not wanting a celebration is “There is no need for anything special just because it is Respect for the Aged Day” (48.3%)

## 【カラテドリームフェスティバル2026国際大会】宮崎県国富町の三宮覚心選手（木脇中2年）が「組手中学2年男子軽重量級」で2度目の優勝！

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000113878.html
- anchor: #n2747543
- Companies mentioned: 宮崎県国富町、木脇中学校

Facts:
- This marks his 10th appearance at the tournament
- A 2nd career victory at the pinnacle of the sport

## AgenticSec’s AI security testing product adopted for TISI’s financial-sector security operations platform, “AI Security Control Plane”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181944.html
- anchor: #n2747551
- Companies mentioned: AgenticSec、TISI、PAYCIERGE

Facts:
- TISI, July 29, 2026
- More than 4,500 customers
- More than 300 services and solutions
- Established June 9, 2025

## [Numerous inquiries] Continued recruitment for a garden-producer business with Japanese Garden TV (190,000 subscribers)

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000189043.html
- anchor: #n2747550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZenGarden、Japanese Garden TV

Facts:
- 190,000 subscribers
- On a scale of 5,000m2
- Japanese gardens account for 90%
- Development costs of ¥1 billion

## [舞浜ビューホテル by HULIC] Reservations open for “Toys Christmas Room,” themed around Santa’s toy workshop!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000164416.html
- anchor: #n2747549
- Companies mentioned: ヒューリックホテルマネジメント株式会社、舞浜ビューホテル by HULIC

Facts:
- Starting Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Until Friday, Dec. 25
- 2–4 guests

## Do you ask a veteran to check the answer even after consulting AI? A manga explains “ontologies,” which turn judgment into AI knowledge

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000082787.html
- anchor: #n2747548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SiNCE、Ontology Boost、Hearing AI

Facts:
- Capital: 59,000,000 yen
- Get started in as little as 4 weeks using materials you already have

## [あさぎり牛乳] First live soft-serve demonstration and sale in Tokyo’s Tama area! 〈あさぎり牛乳 soft-serve ice cream〉 arrives at 小田急百貨店 Machida

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000161984.html
- anchor: #n2747547
- Companies mentioned: 朝霧乳業株式会社、あさぎり牛乳、小田急百貨店

Facts:
- ■ Price: 648 yen (tax included)
- ◼️Price: 740 yen (tax included)
- ◼️Price: 760 yen (tax included)

## [WWDJAPAN latest issue] Special feature on the 2027 spring/summer Tokyo collections: Intermingling individuality, expanding possibilities

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000080364.html
- anchor: #n2747546
- Companies mentioned: 楽天、ピリングス、エンフォルド、アンナ チョイ、ミゼン、ヨシオクボ、オリミ、ナーズ、セザンヌ、アダストリア、ハレ、グッチ、アイシクル、アクネ ストゥディオズ、WWD、フェアチャイルド、WWDJAPAN

Facts:
- 32 brands are participating this season
- 15 of them are from overseas
- Copenhagen Fashion Week marks its 20th anniversary
- アクネ ストゥディオズ marks its 30th anniversary
- “WWD (Women’s Wear Daily),” launched in 1910 by U.S. company フェアチャイルド

## Morisawa to release 35 font families for fiscal 2026, including Shaken fonts such as “石井丸ゴシック” and “本蘭明朝,” plus the new “欅丸ゴシック Oldstyle” in the Keyaki series — available from October 14

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000661.000010848.html
- anchor: #n2747545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モリサワ、株式会社写研

Facts:
- A total of 35 font families will be released
- 21 Shaken font families will be added to the lineup
- “淡古印 (たんこいん),” which combines a traditional structure with bleeding and fading effects, and “ソラーレ,” a cut-paper-style display font being unveiled for the first time, are among the 17 families joining “Shaken Classics”
- 12 families will be added as new Morisawa fonts, including Japanese gothic and rounded gothic fonts, display fonts and multilingual fonts
- Two UD Digital Textbook font families, the Latin fonts “UD DigiKyo Latin Condensed” and “UD DigiKyo Italic Condensed,” will be added
- New fonts for fiscal 2026
- Scheduled for 14 o'clock on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

## [Learn Korean at K Village] First location in the Hiroshima area! The 35th school, Hiroshima School, opens Tuesday, September 15

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000072998.html
- anchor: #n2747326
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社K Village、K Village 韓国語、広島東洋カープ

Facts:
- The 35th school
- 16,000 enrolled students
- 1レッスン550円

## Breaking through the workplace barrier of “AI can create it, but it can’t be used as-is in an ad.” AI creative service “SAITE,” specializing in partial edits and requiring no prompts, launches

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000088514.html
- anchor: #n2747238
- Companies mentioned: HypeApp株式会社、Boston Consulting Group、Canva、Premiere Pro

## 株式会社e-Connect begins recruiting sales partners and distributors for “Charging Locker,” a charging locker with power outlets

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000129313.html
- anchor: #n2747237
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社e-Connect、レ・ジェイド茨木、株式会社エスコン、クレヴィア鶴見花月園公園、伊藤忠都市開発株式会社、こくみん共済 coop ホール、スペース・ゼロ

Facts:
- 4-tier, 1-column locker4-tier, 1-column locker (with an initial fire-suppression ball)

## [3rd Survey on the Use of Consulting Services] Companies aim to “reduce consulting orders as AI advances” but face the dilemma of rising budgets. To break the impasse, they are shifting to “independent consultants” and “boutique firms” offering expertise and flexibility

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000079683.html
- anchor: #n2747236
- Companies mentioned: Groovement、アクセンチュア、デロイト トーマツ、野村総合研究所、ボストン コンサルティング グループ、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、Strategy Consultant Bank、IT Consultant Bank

Facts:
- 344 people in managerial positions at section-chief level or above
- “アクセンチュア” (96 people)
- “デロイト トーマツ” (46 people)
- “Rose significantly (32%)”
- “Rose somewhat (45%)”
- About 77% in total
- “We have already brought some work in-house and reduced consulting orders (30%)”
- “We have a specific plan to bring work in-house and reduce consulting orders within the next 1 year (47%)”
- “Increased the budget (27%)”
- “Started seeking multiple quotes and negotiating discounts” (26%)
- “Started seeking risk-bearing contract arrangements, such as performance-based fees” (13%)

## Comfortable-space area (Note 1) surpasses 480,000 square meters—about 10 times the area of Tokyo Dome! AirCLE, a service that lets customers install air conditioners and shutters with 0 yen in initial costs, is growing rapidly 10 months after launch as demand from auto repair shops expands

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000026929.html
- anchor: #n2747235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アプティ、ダイキン工業株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、ＮＴＴ・ＴＣリース株式会社

Facts:
- 0 yen initial cost
- 7-year lease with ownership transfer

## MSOL、27卒「就職人気ランキング」で総合95位、コンサルティング等の業界別ランキングで4位にランクイン

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000052085.html
- anchor: #n2747234
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ、東洋経済オンライン、文化放送キャリアパートナーズ就職情報研究所

Facts:
- 95th overall
- 4th place

## British tea brand AHMAD TEA wins the annual Social Impact Initiative award at The Grocer Gold Awards 2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000020736.html
- anchor: #n2747233
- Companies mentioned: AHMAD TEA、The Grocer、Asda、Lidl GB、Tesco、富永貿易

Facts:
- 2024年と2025年の２年間で計19,172人
- In 2024, the program’s first year, 6,734 people received profit-sharing bonuses
- In 2025, eligibility expanded to 12,242 people, about 1.8 times the previous year’s figure
- In 2026, the program aims to expand to 18,000 people
- Today, it is enjoyed in more than 90 countries around the world

## More than 620,000 sold, with 1 in 3 customers buying again! A highly anticipated fall/winter edition of “THE Pants,” ベルメゾン’s best-selling pants of 2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000459.000013288.html
- anchor: #n2747232
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社千趣会、ベルメゾン、座(THE)パンツ

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of 620,000 pairs
- Repeat purchase rate: 37.1%
- Sales begin Friday, September 18, 2026

## KEISUKEYOSHIDA’s designer, Keisuke Yoshida, to appear at a talk event on Sunday, 10/4. Applications are open for tenants at イデタチ東京, an entrepreneurship support facility specializing in fashion.

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000033548.html
- anchor: #n2747231
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツクリエ、KEISUKEYOSHIDA、Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO、株式会社ソスウ、イデタチ東京

Facts:
- Recruiting tenants for 5 businesses
- Application deadline: Oct. 16 (Fri.)
- 200 people online
- 15 people on site
- Private office: 50,000 yen
- Shared office: 10,000 yen

## DKエルダーシステム and Human Life Care develop “Exercise Calendar,” a 31-day program to make everyday movements easier

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001171.000014607.html
- anchor: #n2747230
- Companies mentioned: DKエルダーシステム、ヒューマンライフケア株式会社、株式会社第一興商

Facts:
- Installed at approximately 30,000 facilities for older adults nationwide
- Set for 1 month (31 items)
- Recreation programs lasting around 30 minutes, with approximately 390,000 possible variations
- 1日3本、計93本の動画コンテンツ

## TISI launches initiative for “AI Security Control Plane,” a security operations platform to counter cyberattacks exploiting frontier AI

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001974.000011650.html
- anchor: #n2747229
- Companies mentioned: TISI株式会社、TISインテックグループ、株式会社AgenticSec、Datadog Japan合同会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社、PAYCIERGE

Facts:
- Available from September 30, 2026
- Reduces the time to begin responding to as little as 2 days (based on TISI's demonstration)

## [Survey on attitudes toward stool tests] About 30% of test takers experience “stress and anxiety”! The biggest concern is “how to collect a stool sample”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003339.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2747228
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、有限会社森山環境科学研究所、株式会社NEXER Group

Facts:
- 30.5% of those who underwent health checkups or hygiene tests said they felt “stress and anxiety”
- The most common concern was “how to collect a stool sample,” cited by 38.5%.
- 35.1% said their awareness of infectious disease prevention had “increased” through stool testing
- 25.6% said their hygiene practices had “changed” after undergoing stool testing

## The “Corporate Ongoing Customer Management System” for the low-code development platform “SPIRAL ver.1” is now available on a network for credit unions nationwide

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:08:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000056349.html
- anchor: #n2747239
- Companies mentioned: スパイラル株式会社、株式会社しんきん情報システムセンター、株式会社東海信金ビジネス

Facts:
- More than 14,000 companies in total
- Approximately 300 financial institutions in total

## [Popular fall and winter products return this year] Delivering a sweet “indulgent moment” | The luxurious “Chocolat Butter Sand,” with ganache flowing out, goes on sale Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:07:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000014043.html
- anchor: #n2747240
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BAKE、PRESS BUTTER SAND、BAKE the SHOP、BAKE the ONLINE、KADOKAWA、Yamaha Motor、Rakuten、Yahoo、Amazon、auPayマーケット、LINEギフト

Facts:
- ■ Price: 1,836 yen (tax included)
- ■ Price: 3,186 yen (tax included)

## ソシオークヒューテック to exhibit at the 19th HR EXPO

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:05:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000471.000045351.html
- anchor: #n2747426
- Companies mentioned: ソシオークヒューテック、ソシオークグループ、ソシオークホールディングス株式会社、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- September 16 (Wed.) to 18 (Fri.), 2026
- 10:00～18:00
- 最終日のみ17:00終了
- Established: March 10, 2025
- Established: October 2013

## [AMI PARIS] AMI PARIS announces chapter 3 of its Omotesando pop-up store

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:05:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000087547.html
- anchor: #n2747241
- Companies mentioned: AMI PARIS、Ami Paris、Le Café Ami

Facts:
- ¥1,000 (tax included)

## Opening of a renewable diesel distribution hub in Hokkaido and start of its use at 伊藤組土建

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:05:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000052192.html
- anchor: #n2747427
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠エネクス株式会社、伊藤組土建株式会社、伊藤忠エネクスホームライフ株式会社、北海道開発局

Facts:
- Cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2022 levels
- Cuts CO2 emissions by 100%
- “RD40% (FINE DIESEL),” a blend of light oil and 40% RD
- RD has a pour point of minus 30℃ or lower

## 外国人材の97％が「特定技能2号を取得したい」、52%が「試験対策」の受講を希望。長期就労・キャリア形成への意識と、企業に求める育成支援が明らかに

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:05:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000051098.html
- anchor: #n2747242
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本料飲外国人雇用協会

Facts:
- 97％が、特定技能2号の取得を希望
- More than half (52%) hope their companies will provide “exam preparation courses”
- More than 60% (64%) hope to work in Japan long term for 10 years or more
- 当協会が支援する外食分野の特定技能1号外国人100名を対象に

## New possibilities for next-generation spatial design! Exhibiting at “OSAKA DESIGN WEEK 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:04:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185122.html
- anchor: #n2747428
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライフアートプランテック、OSAKA DESIGN WEEK 2026

Facts:
- Dates: September 25 (Fri.) and 26 (Sat.), 2026
- Hours: 10:00–17:00
- Booth number: 3F-A-19

## Precision of Softness UNIQLO : C 2026 Fall/Winter Collection

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:04:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000076227.html
- anchor: #n2747243
- Companies mentioned: UNIQLO、UNIQLO : C、クレア・ワイト・ケラー

Facts:
- On sale: September 25 (Fri.), 2026
- 22 women's items
- 18 men's items
- 2 accessories
- Outerwear ¥5,990-¥7,990
- Pants ¥4,990
- Shirts and blouses ¥3,990-¥4,990
- Shirts ¥3,990
- Sweatshirts \

## Launch of a tank-type bidet toilet seat with a lid that opens and closes by remote control

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:03:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000026416.html
- anchor: #n2747244
- Companies mentioned: 東芝ライフスタイル株式会社、一般社団法人ファインバブル産業会（FBIA）、㈱衛生微生物研究センター

Facts:
- On sale from mid-October
- Suppresses more than 99% after pre-rinsing the nozzle

## Begins taking orders for AI servers in Japan

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:03:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001602.000012900.html
- anchor: #n2747429
- Companies mentioned: シャープ、NVIDIA、ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社、リョーサン菱洋株式会社、株式会社トゥモロー・ネット、鴻海科技集団、Foxconn

Facts:
- Ahead of the start of sales in fiscal 2027

## 電通デジタル launches “Agentic Commerce Optimization,” a support service for shopping experiences in the AI era

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:03:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000121065.html
- anchor: #n2747245
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電通デジタル、電通デジタル、電通グループ

Facts:
- Date and time: September 29 (Tue.), 2026, 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

## 株式会社キャンパスクリエイト has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Cluster Creation Project for Taking on Global Innovation (TIB CATAPULT).”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:02:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000031052.html
- anchor: #n2747430
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャンパスクリエイト、株式会社JTB、株式会社SBJ銀行、東急株式会社、株式会社奥村組、株式会社エアトリ、NTTドコモビジネスソリューションズ株式会社、Origgin Ventures Pte. Ltd.、StartupX Pte. Ltd.、韓国技術ベンチャー株式会社

Facts:
- An industry-academia-government collaboration network cultivated over 27 years as the University of Electro-Communications TLO

## １９羽のコウテイペンギン、一羽一羽の“名前”と“個性”がオリジナルラベルに！アドベンチャーワールド×サントリー「TAG-LIVE！LABEL」オリジナルラベル缶 全１９種が９月１７日（木）より登場！

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:02:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001191.000040302.html
- anchor: #n2747431
- Companies mentioned: アドベンチャーワールド、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、株式会社アワーズ

Facts:
- １９ emperor penguins
- Price: ６００ yen (tax included)
- From September １７ (Thu.), ２０２６

## Sales Retriever launches “Sales Retriever MCP,” an MCP integration feature specializing in developing major corporate accounts

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:02:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000155773.html
- anchor: #n2747246
- Companies mentioned: Sales Retriever株式会社、Claude

## What do you look for in a partner: income, education, or DNA? Why “DNA compatibility” matters

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:01:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000084081.html
- anchor: #n2747247
- Companies mentioned: seeDNA、seeDNA遺伝医療研究所

Facts:
- 700 DNA regions
- 49,600 yen (tax included, round-trip shipping included)
- 3–5 business days
- 7–9 business days

## Carstay launches rentals of “SAny.VAN Pop-Up Room,” a camper van equipped with a “secret attic”

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:01:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000037615.html
- anchor: #n2747432
- Companies mentioned: Carstay株式会社、スタートアップファクトリー、Anker

Facts:
- Rental rates start at 9,000 yen per 12 hours
- 40-inch screen
- Can sleep 4 adults
- Interior height expands from approximately 1.4 m to a maximum of approximately 2.4 m
- 180 cm-long sofa bed
- Expands from 85 cm to a maximum of 126 cm wide
- High-capacity 400 Ah lithium-ion battery
- 144 W solar panel
- There are 344 overnight parking spots nationwide
- 501 registered vehicles are available for camper van and outdoor vehicle car sharing

## Aimyon and Mrs. GREEN APPLE on the cover and in the lead feature! The September 15 issue of the free magazine “Monthly L-tike / Monthly HMV&BOOKS” is published today!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000725.000034304.html
- anchor: #n2747248
- Companies mentioned: ローソン、HMV、ローソンエンタテインメント、ローソンチケット、HMV&BOOKS、レミオロメン、FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'S、緑黄色社会、シド、土龍、Galileo Galilei、ポルカドットスティングレイ、ヤングスキニー、the engy、NELKE、さらさ、GANG PARADE、TrySail、mona、松下優也、松田昇大、谷口賢志、木村聖哉、山本一慶、城田優、横浜流星、広瀬すず、尾上緑、琉球風水志シウマ、東野圭吾

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of major-label debut
- 6th original studio album
- Resumes activities in December 2025
- Touring 22 performances
- 20th anniversary of major-label debut
- Marking the 25th year since its launch
- Final tour with 28 performances
- 10th debut anniversary year
- Disbanding in 2026
- One-man tour visiting 8 cities nationwide
- Japanese premiere in 2021

## Manatsu Akimoto and Yu Takahashi named event support guests for 「横浜マラソン2026」!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000158930.html
- anchor: #n2747249
- Companies mentioned: 横浜マラソン、乃木坂46、TBS、日本テレビ、NHK Eテレ、K-1

Facts:
- 「横浜マラソン2026」 to be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Born on August 20, 1993
- Passed the audition for Nogizaka46's 1st-generation members in 2011
- Became the 2nd captain in 19
- Since December 2023, Yokohama City has supported young people's activities as “GREEN×CAPTAIN” (Green Captain), working toward a future in which people live in harmony with the Earth, an initiative prompted by the Yokohama Green Expo
- Born on January 19, 1991

## Berry to exhibit cloud-based eQMS “QMSmart,” developed by a medical device manufacturer, at メディカルクリエーションふくしま2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000113536.html
- anchor: #n2747250
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Berry、メディカルクリエーションふくしま、福島県、一般財団法人ふくしま医療機器産業推進機構、ISO 13485:2016、ISO/IEC 27001:2022（ISMS認証）

Facts:
- 282 companies and organizations exhibiting
- More than 4,000 visitors are expected
- Adopted by more than 310 medical institutions nationwide

## ”自分美”を叶えるインウイから、透けカラーで印象的な目もとを彩る、人気のアイカラー2品が再登場 ～2026年10月21日（水）数量限定発売～

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003198.000005794.html
- anchor: #n2747251
- Companies mentioned: インウイ、資生堂、Omise+、オミセプラス、資生堂オンラインストア

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥7,000 (¥7,700 including tax)
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- Makeup wear data collected for 8 hours

## Gatebox announces TGS collaboration exhibit with Animation Inc.! A special TGS showcase will feature AI companions Ani and Animates in Gatebox3

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000026497.html
- anchor: #n2747252
- Companies mentioned: Gatebox株式会社、Animation Inc.、Animates、Ani、Gatebox3、Makuake、東京ゲームショウ、幕張メッセ

Facts:
- 東京ゲームショウ 2026
- Scheduled for release in 2027
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Monday, the 21st

## 【フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト】 A photography experience among flowers and spectacular views with photographer Mariko Yamamoto: “Local Photo Tourism <Autumn>” to be held at 広島県世羅町「世羅高原農場」!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000147426.html
- anchor: #n2747253
- Companies mentioned: フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト、世羅高原農場、Flower village 花夢の里、ハレの高原

Facts:
- Operates 29 select-service hotels across Japan
- A flower field filled with 7,500 vividly colored dahlias
- Event participation fee is an additional ¥2,000
- Participation fee: ¥12,000 (includes admission to 2 世羅高原農場 gardens; meals and accommodation are extra)
- Capacity: 13 participants per session

## 2 projects involving GARDE in spatial design win awards from 4 international design awards

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000099560.html
- anchor: #n2747255
- Companies mentioned: GARDE、B bar Marunouchi、ホテル阪急グランレスパイア大阪、MUSE Design Awards、DNA Paris Design Awards、International Design Awards、International Property Awards、バカラ、グラングリーン大阪

Facts:
- 4 international design awards
- Won a total of 6 awards
- Relocated and reopened in May 2025
- Involved in the project for approximately 6 years

## New 東横INN Toyohashi Ekimae Odori to begin accepting reservations on September 15

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000009718.html
- anchor: #n2747254
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東横イン、東横INN、名古屋鉄道、豊橋鉄道

Facts:
- Bringing its domestic portfolio to 353 locations
- Its 17th location in Aichi Prefecture
- Its 2nd location in Toyohashi City
- 6-minute walk from JR Toyohashi Station
- 30 minutes by train
- Maximum capacity: 407 people
- 18 surface parking spaces
- 予約制 2,000円/1泊
- Single room (1 night, 1 guest) [104 rooms]: from ¥8,000
- Wide Space Single Room (1 night, 1 guest) [26 rooms]: from ¥8,000
- Premium Plus Room※1 (single) (1 night, 1 guest) [7 rooms]: from ¥9,000
- Economy Double Room (1 night, 1 room) [39 rooms]: from ¥10,000

## Held in Hiroshima Prefecture: An immersive event showcasing the “pharmacy of the future” and improved work efficiency will run from Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 23!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000077012.html
- anchor: #n2747433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラミチシステム、株式会社イーグル、株式会社スピカコンサルティング、タイムリープ株式会社、株式会社ファルモ、株式会社MEDIENCER、株式会社エムティーアイ

Facts:
- More than 1,200 organizations have participated
- 1日5枠程度

## 【佐賀・伊万里】福岡で伊万里牛を楽しむ3日間！9月18日(金)～20日(日)に「伊万里牛フェア」を開催

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000156976.html
- anchor: #n2747256
- Companies mentioned: 伊万里市、肉の匠いとう、伊万里牛振興会事務局

Facts:
- Imari Beef Special Set available for sale (limited to 10 sets per day)
- Customers who purchase at least ¥5,000 worth of Imari beef, including tax, will receive Imari pears
- Imari pears will be given to the first 30 customers each day

## バーガーキング® arrives in Oita Prefecture for the first time! “Frespo Kasugaura” to grand open in Oita City on Wednesday, September 30! In September, 7 stores will open in Saitama, Chiba, Shizuoka, Tochigi, Kanagawa, Fukuoka and Oita, bringing the nationwide total to more than 380 stores!

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000038980.html
- anchor: #n2747257
- Companies mentioned: バーガーキング®、株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン、レストランブランドインターナショナル

Facts:
- 384 stores nationwide
- Aiming for 600 stores nationwide
- More than 19,000 stores
- Total sales of more than $35 billion
- More than 28,000 stores in total

## Exhibiting at “CREATORS EDGE 2026.” TASCAM audio recorders that improve video sound quality and streamline editing will be on display and for sale

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000611.000021574.html
- anchor: #n2747258
- Companies mentioned: ティアック株式会社、TASCAM、玄光社

Facts:
- The event will be held on September 29, 2026, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO (about a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station)
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:30–18:00

## First in Kansai! A model room for プラスマイリノ, a used-condominium renovation designed by a custom renovation service, is complete in Osaka.

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000083506.html
- anchor: #n2747514
- Companies mentioned: グローバルベイス株式会社、Daigasグループ、マイリノ、リノコレ、プラスマイリノ

Facts:
- リノコレ, with more than 6,000 units handed over
- Exclusive floor area: 73.87㎡
- Construction date: July 1987
- Will open to the public in Osaka from September 2026

## Sustech signs MOU on strategic partnership with Philippine conglomerate Vivant

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000092942.html
- anchor: #n2747513
- Companies mentioned: Sustech、Vivant、Vivant Corporation、Vivant Energy、Vivant Energy Corporation、ELIC、CARBONIX

Facts:
- Aiming to begin joint operations in September 2026

## VIE to hold “ZEN NIGHT TOKYO” in the garden of 東京国立博物館 from Wednesday, October 14 to Sunday, December 6

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000067474.html
- anchor: #n2747512
- Companies mentioned: VIE株式会社、東京国立博物館、日本経済新聞社、大本山 大徳寺、NHK、NHKプロモーション

Facts:
- Raised ¥305 million in a Series A1 round
- Satisfaction: 94.3%
- Intention to revisit: 96.4%
- General admission: ¥3,600
- University students: ¥2,600
- High school students: ¥2,200
- General admission: ¥4,200
- University students: ¥3,200
- High school students: ¥2,800

## Josys to launch “SCS onboarding feature (tentative)” in December

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000099889.html
- anchor: #n2747511
- Companies mentioned: ジョーシス株式会社、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構(IPA)

Facts:
- Launch in December 2026
- Operations are scheduled to begin at the end of fiscal 2026
- Established: February 2022

## カプセルトイ（ガチャガチャ）の商品を1袋から仕入れ可能に。パレットグループが小規模事業者向けにカプセルトイ卸売サービスを開始

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000152399.html
- anchor: #n2747510
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレットグループ、株式会社ズンドコ商店

Facts:
- From Oct. 2026
- Capital: 100 million yen

## On Shichi-Go-San day, 15.7% cited “kimono coming undone,” 14.6% cited “using the restroom” and 12.4% cited “getting around” | Survey examines the challenges of spending a day in kimono

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000163515.html
- anchor: #n2747509
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIN、マイセレクト

Facts:
- Kimono coming undone: 15.7%
- Using the restroom: 14.6%
- Getting around: 12.4%
- Survey period: June 2026
- Survey respondents: 100 parents in their 30s to 50s

## Dispatch management system “Good Job” has a track record of adoption by 4,500 companies and 115,000 users; キャムテック completely revamps its corporate website

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000071906.html
- anchor: #n2747508
- Companies mentioned: キャムテック、キャムコムグループ

Facts:
- Number of companies using Good Job: 4,500
- Number of Good Job users: 115,000
- Customer satisfaction: 96%
- Systems in operation: More than 1,000
- Years of support experience: More than 20
- Employees: 2,817 (excluding temporary staff)
- Number of locations: 143

## Event report: “STEM Day” brings female junior and senior high school students together with 36 women working in STEM

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000083893.html
- anchor: #n2747507
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人山田進太郎D&I財団、Beyond Next Ventures株式会社、Japanese Women’s Initiative in the Bay Area、理化学研究所、GO株式会社、株式会社ブレインパッド、株式会社メルカリ、三井金属株式会社、三菱ケミカル株式会社、大日本印刷株式会社、パナソニック オートモーティブシステムズ株式会社、ボッシュ株式会社、日産自動車株式会社、フューチャー株式会社、株式会社ジャパン・ティッシュエンジニアリング、株式会社土屋鞄製造所、KDDI株式会社、株式会社ロッテ、京セラ株式会社、みずほ第一フィナンシャルテクノロジー株式会社、モルガン・スタンレー、第一生命保険株式会社、パーソルホールディングス株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、日本タタ・コンサルタンシー・サービシズ株式会社、アクセンチュア株式会社、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン、メディフォン株式会社、株式会社 TBSラジオ、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社LayerX、株式会社SmartHR、Schneider Electric Japan Holdings Ltd.、オイシックス株式会社、株式会社ニデック

Facts:
- A total of 550 participants from across Japan
- Number of speakers: 36
- Number of sessions: 12

## Team mentored by our company takes runner-up at Yonago National College of Technology’s PBL class presentation of outstanding problem-solving solutions

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000110563.html
- anchor: #n2747506
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント、愛ファクトリー株式会社、米子工業高等専門学校

Facts:
- Runner-up, placing 2nd out of 70 teams
- Since 2025, we have also been growing melons using hydroponics

## Streamlining customer support operations: Video production tool “メディア博士” launches dedicated page showcasing how it improves CX

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000036279.html
- anchor: #n2747505
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博士.com、メディア博士

Facts:
- More than 1,000 web consulting clients

## Poet Machi Tawara and actor Yudai Chiba become “voice guides.” “Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Shunga Exhibition WA” brings together the top three ukiyo-e shunga works, “三源氏”; opens October 3

- Published: 2026-09-15T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000042926.html
- anchor: #n2747504
- Companies mentioned: Smappa!Group、浦上蒼穹堂、Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group、Kabukicho Information Center

Facts:
- Oct. 3–Nov. 29, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday)
- Visitors from more than 30 countries
- 6 programs and 15 events in total
- 43 types of original merchandise