AI News 180m Report

2026-09-16 09:00–12:00 JST

936 received, 936 listed, 9 sources ・ Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 778 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 158 items from 7 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(768)

Originalバクラクヘルプデスクエージェント、ウェブ版をリリース。社内問い合わせの可視化・改善サイクルを支援する分析機能を追加

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Supporting the creation of comfortable workplaces and business growth for more than 20,000 customers, from small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations.

Companies mentioned:株式会社LayerX、バクラク、Slack、三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、AgenticSec

Employee engagement service Humap to exhibit at “General Affairs, HR & Accounting Week: 12th Legal Affairs and Compliance Expo”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original会期:2026年9月16日(水)~18日(金)10:00~18:00 (最終日のみ17:00まで)

Companies mentioned:株式会社アスマーク、RX Japan株式会社

More than 3,000 brands from 10 Asian countries have joined, as “60%,” which carries one of Japan's largest selections of Asia-origin apparel brands, records its highest-ever brand count

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 3,000 brands in total
  • More than 150,000 items
  • 10 Asian countries

Companies mentioned:株式会社シックスティーパーセント、60%

QommonsAI training held in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Shizuoka-ken Fujieda-shi) — Exploring generative AI applications for practical work, from the basics to advanced use

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date held: August 27, 2026
  • Participants: approximately 30 in person and approximately 30 online
  • Used by approximately 1,000 local governments and approximately 500,000 people nationwide

Companies mentioned:Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI

[Exclusive to ABCマート] FILA's new gingham-check “DISTRACER CHECK” adds a cute touch to fall and winter styles, featuring K-POP girl group ILLIT as models

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 8,690 yen (tax included)
  • Available nationwide at ABC-MART and the official online store starting September 17, 2026
  • K-POP girl group ILLIT, a 5-member group

Companies mentioned:ABCマート、FILA、ILLIT、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、BELIFT LAB

[Tomakomai, Hokkaido] Save on Hokkaido trips and business travel in October and November! “Early Bird Autumn Trip Plan” on sale for reservations made by the end of September

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Book by September 30, 2026
  • Conveniently located just 5 minutes by car from Tomakomai-Chuo Interchange
  • About 1 hour to the Sapporo area via the expressway
  • All 108 rooms

Companies mentioned:野口観光マネジメント株式会社、新苫小牧プリンスホテル「和~なごみ~」

[阪急うめだ本店] “British Fair 2026” brings together approximately 130 stores, its largest-ever lineup! Visit the venues across 5 themes and feel like you're traveling in Britain

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 130 stores, its largest-ever lineup
  • Afternoon tea scones (plain, Earl Grey orange, honey nut, sultana raisin; 1 piece), 400 yen each
  • Afternoon tea scones (plain, Earl Grey raisin, double chocolate, orange vanilla; 1 piece), 400 yen each
  • Fish and chips (regular size, 1 serving), 2,139 yen
  • Sunday roast chicken pie (1 piece), 1,296 yen
  • Traditional pasty (1 piece), 1,512 yen
  • Cupcakes (tutti-frutti

Companies mentioned:阪急うめだ本店、ザ ルーベンス アット ザ パレス、ワン・ホテル・メイフェア、ザ・スクラップ・ボックス、ザ・ベイ、ザ・コッズ・スキャロップス、H.M.パスティーズ、ザ ナッツシェル、プルトニー蒸留所、ペギーポーション、エンジェル ホテル、プラムストーン、ウェルシュ・レディー、アイランダー、ジョンストンズ・オブ・エルガン、ウィリアム・モリス・アットホーム、テンプルアイランド、ポムポムロンドン、エディンバラナチュラルスキンケア、バーレイ

Hosting a webinar on the theme “What to do about the growing number of PLCs and dedicated controllers? A new option for consolidating equipment control on a PC”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 Kioicho

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、コンテック、マイクロネット

A butcher's serious take on yakiniku: “石垣島焼肉倉庫,” a warehouse-style barbecue restaurant on Ishigaki Island, to open in late September 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Seating: approximately 60

Companies mentioned:株式会社WN、石垣島焼肉倉庫

Introducing THE NORTH RESORT, a luxury resort for nature experiences

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 24 guest rooms
  • Mid-September 2027
  • Just 15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport

Companies mentioned:セガサミーゴルフエンタテインメント株式会社、鶴雅観光開発株式会社、鶴雅グループ

“Tics can be controlled” — A practical approach that independently adapts and develops CBIT, a behavioral therapy originating in Europe and the United States. New book “CBIT Kida Method for Tics and Tourette's” now available on Amazon!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Length: 345 pages (paperback edition)
  • Print edition: 2,420 yen (tax included)
  • E-book edition: 1,650 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: September 17, 2026

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本CBIT療法協会、Amazon

[魚商 小田原六左衛門] 1st-anniversary fair at そごう横浜店. The store-wide social media campaign “Staff's Top Picks: Respect for the Aged Day Gifts” is also on sale.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more
  • “Ginger-seasoned oyster tsukudani and premium nori rice set,” 1,728 yen (tax included)
  • “Celebration Gift Set,” 4,816 yen (tax included)
  • “Rice and Accompaniments Set,” 2,278 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社アバロンフーズ、鮑屋グループ、魚商 小田原六左衛門、そごう横浜店、ミナカ小田原店、豊洲 千客万来店、ラスカ小田原店

[Kowa System] Hosting an open company event for university students: Why job seekers should “get to know themselves” before deciding where to apply

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 3-part series
  • Has worked in recruitment for more than 30 years

Companies mentioned:恒和システム株式会社、KOWASYS

Special evening viewing and light art installation at the head temple of the Obaku sect, 萬福寺

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adults: 1,000 yen
  • Junior high and high school students: 500 yen
  • Original特別茶会 8,000円/1名
  • Original体験茶会 2,000円/1名

Companies mentioned:萬福寺、一般社団法人文化観光推進協議会、近江懐石 清元、GENETO Architectʼs、DAY & LIGHT、煎茶道 黄檗売茶流、株式会社日本照明、文化庁、Google、ポルシェ、ドイツ連邦情報局、刑事司法センター

Notice of completion of succession of the large ceiling fan (HVLS fan) business

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 550 installations completed to date
  • 49,000 units sold to date
  • 6,100 installation projects completed
  • Controllers and control components: 10 years
  • Motors: 20 years
  • Approximately 60% weight reduction
  • Maximum diameter: 7.15m
  • Up to 1,300m2
  • Lowers the perceived temperature by up to 6°C

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイ・ヴィレッジ、株式会社プレシード、SD-FAN

The latest installment in the Train Sim World series, Train Sim World 7, launches today for Xbox, PlayStation and PC!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Standard Edition: ¥6,200
  • Deluxe Edition: ¥9,850
  • Ultimate Edition: ¥16,000
  • Top speed: 265km/h

Companies mentioned:Dovetail Games、RailSimulator.com Ltd、PulluP Entertainment

Recruitment management system “RPM” integrates via API with “PeopleX AI Interview” — automating everything from sharing application information to sending interview invitations and speeding up the selection process

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A recruitment management system that supports integration with more than 400 job boards
  • Capital: ¥5,100 million (including capital reserve / as of September 2026)
  • Capital: 10,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ゼクウ、株式会社PeopleX、エンPeopleX株式会社

Minatomirai Pet Wellness Clinic ALCA further strengthens its medical team, welcoming certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Makiko Yamamoto

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: January 13, 2009
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社湘建、みなとみらいペットウェルネスクリニック ALCA

Production and shipment of bio-heavy oil has begun at the Himeji Plant, a large-scale biofuel blending and production facility

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Blending and production capacity of 40 KL per hour
  • 12,000 KL per year (equivalent to B5 diesel)
  • Site area: approximately 2,200㎡

Companies mentioned:富士ユナイトホールディングスグループ、富士興産株式会社

“アウタープレーン” to exhibit at “東京ゲームショウ2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • September 17 to 21
  • Scheduled to begin on September 21

Companies mentioned:アウタープレーン、東京ゲームショウ2026、ジョミ、よな、デミウルゴス・セイラン、真夏のポリス・デルタ、デミウルゴス

Korean actor ソン・スンホン Japan fan meeting “PRESENT” general ticket sales begin Wednesday, September 16!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • VIP reserved seating: 22,000 yen (tax included)
  • General reserved seating: 16,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ソン・スンホン、合同会社 JJ Bliss

【OSA2026】Three brands of Mizuguchi Shuzo’s “Nikitatsu” win at the same time at one of Asia’s largest sake competitions! Also selected as a TOP 3 Sake in the “Perfect Match Challenge”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 60% of total sake export value
  • Rice polishing ratio: 45%
  • Alcohol content: 14.0 degrees
  • Volume: 720 ml
  • Retail price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
  • Rice polishing ratio: 30%
  • Alcohol content: 15.5 degrees
  • Rice polishing ratio: 60%
  • Retail price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
  • Rice polishing ratio: 70%
  • Retail price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:水口酒造株式会社、Oriental Sake Awards、Kin’s Kitchen、International Wine Challenge、Kura Master、ミラノ酒チャレンジ、SAKE COMPETITION、ワイングラスでおいしい日本酒アワード、全国燗酒コンテスト

Stellartree, a new music unit from music label MINT SOUNDS LINK, launches! Its debut single, “Red Umbrella,” will be available for digital streaming starting September 16, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:MINT SOUNDS LINK、Stellartree、Luminous Cloud、anaccelle

Bee-Ns, a spot-work service for nurses supporting medical and care facilities facing nurse shortages, launches a campaign offering free service fees

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Free up to 10,000 yen
  • 30% of the amount spent

Companies mentioned:株式会社スーパーナース、Bee-Ns

【New line】The first premium line from the “Poka Poka Heat Pad,” with cumulative sales of 2.2 million units*¹. A more elevated winter wardrobe, made possible with “heat-generating cotton × cashmere”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2.2 million units sold to date
  • Price: 2,508 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 1,408 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥2,178 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社i.D

ポレーヌ’s Omotesando store to hold a limited-time event celebrating its 3rd anniversary, featuring limited-edition reissues of discontinued models and artisan workshops using leather scraps

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Umi” Black / 84,000 yen (tax included)
  • “Umi” Taupe / 84,000 yen (tax included)
  • “Numéro Huit” Black / 82,000 yen (tax included)
  • Customers who spend 100,000 yen or more, including tax

Companies mentioned:ポレーヌ、ポレーヌ・ジャパン株式会社

株式会社ICHIGO’s “ZAKU KNIVES” brings the experience of choosing Japanese knives from Kappabashi to the world

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative visitors to the Kappabashi flagship store: 40,000

Companies mentioned:株式会社ICHIGO、ZAKU KNIVES

Unifirst sponsors the “Sumida Five-Color Art Festival,” becoming an official partner connecting the community with art. Guided by its “Five-Way Benefit” philosophy, it promotes culture and the arts and nurtures employees’ creativity

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From September 4, 2026 (Friday) through December 20 (Sunday)
  • Since 2024, strengthening new graduate recruitment with 5 or more hires each year
  • Capital: 98 million yen

Companies mentioned:ユニファースト株式会社、すみだ五彩の芸術祭実行委員会、墨田区

全国石製品協同組合 produces “A Complete Guide to Tree Burial”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 16 pages total

Companies mentioned:全国石製品協同組合

Originalニコリオ、東急百貨店発 セルフコスメストア「ShinQs ビューティー パレット 町田店」で初のPOP UPを開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 17 million units (bags)
  • Retail price: 14,500 yen (tax included)
  • Retail price: 6,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニコリオ、東急百貨店、ShinQs ビューティー パレット 町田店、東京大学医学部附属病院

Is the “eyebrow pencil” era over? “Eyebrow mascara” is the No. 1 brow cosmetic that people aged 20 and under want to use next

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 70.3% of women said they were “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about their eyebrows
  • Up 17.9 percentage points from 52.4% in the previous survey
  • 44.3% said they have “thick eyebrows”
  • Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
  • Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社JULIA IVY、HBL BEAUTY、Biople FES OSAKA 2026

AI creation platform PixAI marks its 4th anniversary with “The World Draws Shibuya,” an exhibition showcasing creators’ works on outdoor advertising in Shibuya

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • PixAI’s creator community spans 160 countries around the world
  • 10 board walls
  • More than 16 million people worldwide
  • No. 1 in sales in Japan’s App Store “Graphics & Design” category
  • No. 6 in the “AI General” category
  • More than 1.6 million community LoRAs

Companies mentioned:Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、Sensor Tower

【How an unknown small and midsize business succeeded in recruiting and retaining young employees】An online seminar for small-business owners on building a company that young talent will choose <HR systems edition>, to be held October 9, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taking place on Friday, October 9, 2026
  • 11:00~12:00
  • Founded in 1957 as a tax accountant's office
  • In 1978, 経営支援部 was spun off and established as a corporation
  • Trusted by more than 2,000 companies
  • Books published by our consultants number more than 30
  • Has supported HR system reforms at a cumulative total of more than 1,000 companies, from publicly listed firms to small businesses
  • Has supported the development of management plans for more than 700 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社新経営サービス、人事戦略研究所、人材開発部、経営支援部

【To be held September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)】Where should AI be incorporated into “cost estimation”? 建築AI経営研究会 to hold an online “AI Cost Estimation” seminar for construction companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Construction Materials Price Index for July 2026 rose 5.5% year on year for construction overall
  • 66.0% of construction companies report a shortage of full-time employees
  • Approximately 100 homes per year
  • Revenue: 2.71 billion yen (2025 results)
  • Number of employees: 73 (August 16, 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社LIFEFUND、建築AI経営研究会、帝国データバンク、一般財団法人 建設物価調査会

600 registrations and 400 attendees; held on a scale 2.7 times larger than last year — 16 industry, government and academic speakers take the stage at Data & AI Conference “Trust2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 16 speakers from industry, government and academia
  • Approximately 140 participants
  • The program comprises 10 sessions in total: 2 keynote speeches, 5 main sessions and 3 sub-sessions

Companies mentioned:株式会社Acompany、富士通株式会社、さくらインターネット株式会社、エヌビディア合同会社、株式会社Preferred Networks、株式会社ABEJA、KDDI株式会社、株式会社野村総合研究所、デジタル庁、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート、個人情報保護委員会、東京大学、新潟大学、株式会社博報堂DYホールディングス

Three professional service offerings for event marketing

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The most frequently cited lead-generation initiative delivering results was “exhibiting at trade shows” (33.3%)
  • The most frequently cited marketing challenge was “insufficient team resources” (50.7%)
  • “Insufficient member skills and experience” was also cited by 37.8%
  • Adopted by more than 500 companies
  • More than 10,000 events held to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社EventHub、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、株式会社シーラベル

What changes when you walk and talk? Umee Technologies co-hosts Sapporo urban experiment “WALKING MEETING in SAPPORO” on Sept. 25

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • September 25, 2026 (Friday), 11:00–12:00
  • Capacity: 30 people
  • Established: May 2019

Companies mentioned:Umee Technologies株式会社、NEULO株式会社、札幌市、NoMaps実行委員会、Front Agent、電気通信大学

[Respect for the Aged Day Survey] 78.3% of adult children notice their elderly parents’ “itching,” while only 23.7% have encouraged them to seek medical care

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 78.3% of adult children notice their elderly parents’ itching
  • 67.0% say their parents’ itching “gets worse from fall through winter”
  • 54.3% of adult children have seen wounds or rashes caused by scratching
  • The most common measure is “applying over-the-counter moisturizer,” at 41.7%
  • 27.0% “do nothing in particular”

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

A hint of autumn in the materials and patterns. New items from ブルックス ブラザーズ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wool button-down shirt, ¥39,600 each (tax included)
  • Wool-blend 3-button jacket (navy, gray), ¥75,900 each
  • Trousers (navy, gray), ¥28,600 each (tax included)
  • Oxford button-down shirt, ¥35,200 (tax included)
  • Mock-neck pullover, ¥20,900 (tax included)
  • Bomber jacket, ¥75,900 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ブルックス ブラザーズ、REDA、THOMAS MASON

“PeopleX AI Interview” integrates via API with the recruitment management system “RPM”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 10,000,000 yen
  • Capital: ¥5,100 million (including capital reserve / as of September 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社PeopleX、株式会社ゼクウ、RPM

Sept. 25, 2026 [Free Webinar] Subsidies_2 Co-hosted Webinar: “Building a Winning Strategy for New Businesses with Subsidies × Generative AI” — How to use generative AI to test whether an idea will sell and connect it to commercialization with subsidies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Begins at 14 o’clock on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
  • Date and time: Sept. 25, 2026 (Friday), 14:00–15:00
  • A track record of developing and supporting the growth of more than 800 websites
  • Free 30-minute individual consultation

Companies mentioned:ハイブリッド経営サポート株式会社、株式会社カスタメディア、多士業連携機構(TRO)

Original【速報】2027年度 慶應義塾大学法学部FIT入試、ルークス志塾から80名が一次選考通過

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of applicants: 103
  • Number passing the first round: 80
  • First-round pass rate: 77.7%

Companies mentioned:Loohcs株式会社、慶應義塾大学

Notice: Webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026: “Quantity or Quality? No Need to Choose Between Them Anymore — A New Answer for Content Creation in the AI Era”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 100 people
  • Capital: 100 million yen
  • Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)
  • Projects numbering 10,000 per year

Companies mentioned:株式会社アマナ、Integrated Creative Produce Dept.、株式会社AIMS、株式会社博展、株式会社ベクトル

[Marantz New Product Information] 7.2-channel AV surround receiver “CINEMA 60 SERIES 2” and 7.2-channel slim-design AV surround receiver “CINEMA 70s SERIES 2”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: ¥242,000 (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: ¥187,000 (tax included)
  • Maximum practical output: 200W (6Ω, 1 kHz, THD 10%, 1 channel driven)
  • Maximum practical output: 100W (6Ω, 1 kHz, THD 10%, 1 channel driven)

Companies mentioned:マランツ、株式会社ディーアンドエムホールディングス

[Tsuruoka National College of Technology] A new educational path for Tokyo junior high school students: “Go local at 15”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Living in a dormitory in a regional area from age 15
  • 5 years of continuous specialized education starting at age 15
  • More than 8,000 graduates
  • Established in Tsuruoka City in 1963 (Showa 38)
  • In 2015 (Heisei 27)
  • Received the 2025 文部科学大臣 Award for Science and Technology

Companies mentioned:鶴岡工業高等専門学校、独立行政法人国立高専学校機構、鶴岡サイエンスパーク、慶應義塾大学、カーネギーメロン大学、東北大学、文部科学大臣、Zoom

Notice of Tomoya Osawa’s permanent transfer to アルビレックス新潟

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • J2 League: 12 appearances (2 goals)
  • J3 League: 98 appearances (8 goals)
  • Cup competitions: 3 appearances (0 goals)

Companies mentioned:アルビレックス新潟、大宮アルディージャ、愛媛FC、ツエーゲン金沢、RB大宮アルディージャ

“I forgot everything”—バッテリィズ’s Ace panics in a bunker! “Taka and Toshi’s! Let’s Play New Golf!” Season 3, #34, airing Sept. 19 (Saturday) at 9:30

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 9-hole showdown
  • So far: 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw

Companies mentioned:BSよしもと、吉本興業株式会社、バッテリィズ、大和笑莉奈プロ

Webinar to be held on the topic: “Ransomware wiped out our Active Directory—can we recover with our current backups?”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For people at companies with 1,000 or more employees

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、クエスト・ソフトウェア株式会社

Webinar to be held on the topic: “Solving proxy ‘delays, construction work and high costs’ | What are the pitfalls of shadow IT and generative AI countermeasures?”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 6 months free campaign

Companies mentioned:スカイゲートテクノロジズ株式会社、マジセミ株式会社、Cygiene ECAP

[Breaking] Pokémon Card Game 30th Anniversary box now on sale! Buyback prices reached a high of ¥22,000 on launch day! Tregato releases information

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: ¥7,200
  • Predictions from 1,278 readers
  • Median: ¥17,000
  • Original「3〜5万円」37.6%
  • Original「1〜3万円」と答えた25.4%
  • A 3.1-fold difference between stores
  • Buyback price: ¥45,000
  • Sale price: ¥52,000
  • Buyback price: ¥13,250
  • Sale price: ¥18,735
  • The buyback price is 71% of the sale price

Companies mentioned:トレカプロ株式会社、株式会社メルカリ、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、ヨドバシ・ドット・コム、プレミアムバンダイ、スニーカーダンク

Solving site searches and construction through a one-stop service: New “Shikoku Expansion Local Partner” service launches for restaurant and retail chains aiming to expand into Shikoku

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launching in September 2026
  • For approximately 70 years since its founding

Companies mentioned:株式会社トキワ工芸社、飲食・小売チェーン企業

Korean brand “BLUELUE” launches new color caps and tote bags featuring the message “CHOOSE LOVE — Choose Love.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • September 18, 2026 (Friday)
  • A total of 5 styles: 2 cap designs and 3 tote bag designs
  • Price: 8,800 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: ¥7,700 each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:BLUELUE、株式会社ビヨンクール、BEAMS HEART、CAViAR PRODUCTS

Original【新卒から、社会を支える経営者へ】おそうじ革命、27・28卒を対象に「選抜型育成プログラム」第1期生を募集

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 440 locations nationwide
  • Approximately 50 days of owner training

Companies mentioned:おそうじ革命、株式会社KIREI produce

[A first for Rocket] Three-dimensional, large can-shaped display decorations introduced for the first time in “Impact Gate®,” a retail media platform in drugstore stores!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 9,223 major drugstore locations
  • Original月間延べ来店者数1億8,200万人
  • Approximately 300 locations in the Tokyo metropolitan area
  • 360 million cumulative monthly exposures
  • More than 180 million people reached

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロケット、レッドブル・ジャパン株式会社、マツモトキヨシ、ココカラファイン、ウエルシア薬局、スギ薬局、ツルハドラッグ、サンドラッグ、トモズ

スタスタApps publishes 20 predicted email questions each for 英検® Grade 3 and Pre-2

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grade 3, 20 questions: Answer the 2 underlined questions, with responses of around 15–25 words.
  • Pre-2, 20 questions: Write a response to the other person’s question and 2 specific questions about the underlined section, in around 40–50 words.
  • The first round of the 2026 academic year’s second main-venue exam is on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Companies mentioned:スタディスタジオ株式会社、英検®、スタスタApps

[Okuyugawara Onsen Kai Shizuka] “Autumn Leaves and Moonlight” — Autumn 2026 menu now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from Sept. 1, 2026 (Tuesday) to Nov. 30, 2026 (Monday)

Companies mentioned:野口リゾートマネジメント株式会社、奥湯河原温泉 海石榴つばき

Physical AI Market Seminar 2026 | Market research firm to host webinar

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Forecast for 2040: ¥189 trillion

Companies mentioned:アックスタイムズ株式会社

Nagoya-based vacation rental cleaning company 株式会社ミル launches “all-inclusive cleaning,” combining room cleaning, linens and amenities in 1 request

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 12,000 yen for 1LDK units up to 40㎡

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミル

【ドローンスクール東京】Has surpassed 7,000 total students and 3,000 holders of national drone qualifications! A 30,000-yen discount campaign is also underway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥30,000 off
  • Regular price: 300,000 yen
  • 270,000 yen
  • The cumulative number of applicants for renewal training surpassed 200 in September 2026

Companies mentioned:ドローンスクール東京、株式会社ハミングバード、国土交通省

Rental service launches for “Marubeam,” a safety device to prevent accidents involving heavy machinery

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Red projected line is approximately 2,100mm–2,700mm long
  • Red projected line is approximately 2,100mm–2,700mm long and approximately 130–150mm wide
  • Maximum illuminance is approximately 1,950lx (at a distance of 1m)
  • Provides up to approximately 8.5 hours of continuous illumination when fully charged
  • Can be fully charged in approximately 3–4 hours
  • Operating temperature: −30℃ to 60℃
  • The cable connecting the battery and light can be extended to a maximum of 2,260mm

Companies mentioned:株式会社アクティオ、国土交通省

【Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture】Stay, dine, and enjoy “Kyoto wood” nearby. ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩- introduces furniture made with wood sourced in the prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A place cherished for more than 40 years
  • A rich natural environment spanning approximately 40,000㎡
  • About 25 minutes on foot
  • About a 10-minute walk
  • Approximately 14 minutes

Companies mentioned:ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩-

【資格の学校TAC】Free online broadcast of the “English Grammar Skills Seminar,” key to improving TOEIC® scores, on the evening of Sep. 24 (Thu) ★ (participant benefits available)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Single-subject course: 1,500 yen off
  • Package course: 3,000 yen off

Companies mentioned:資格の学校TAC、TAC株式会社

【イングリード】Learners’ shadowing studies upgraded to the dedicated app “シャドミー/Shadme.” The app now offers “5-step shadowing,” with feedback from professional coaches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A general release is scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026 (Mon)
  • Includes approximately 120 learning materials and approximately 1,030 exercises, including speeches by notable figures and current news
  • イングリード has incorporated “5-step shadowing” into its instruction for learners and has provided feedback on 200,000 submissions to date
  • In a study of 105 Japanese adult learners who took English coaching
  • Analyzed 2–6 months of learning data

Companies mentioned:株式会社Morrow World、イングリード、シャドミー/Shadme、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、Morrow World Pty Ltd.、Morrow World Consulting Pty Ltd.、タビケン留学

NOTZERO, which is redesigning how brands are “chosen” in the AI era, strengthens support for GEO/LLMO and the expansion of overseas brands into Japan

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative fundraising reached 11.9 million yen

Companies mentioned:NOTZERO、GEO、LLMO、株式会社DiGG、モルガン・スタンレー、ゴールドマン・サックス証券、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、慶應義塾大学、DINETTE株式会社、studio15株式会社、株式会社セレス

Project launched by 新規事業Talks, イー・ファルコン and ゼロワンブースター to jointly research the development of a “new business development talent model” for major companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aptitude test eF-1G

Companies mentioned:新規事業Talks、イー・ファルコン、ゼロワンブースター、株式会社堀井マーケティング事務所

NOXGALLERY launches INHABIT, a new line of functional art

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 14.5 million euros
  • Attracted more than 7,000 people from Japan and overseas

Companies mentioned:NOXGALLERY、株式会社NOXGALLERY、株式会社エフ広芸、大丸福岡天神店、クリスティーズ・パリ、カイカイキキ、Hidari Zingaro、Stussy Japan、adidas Originals、Superchief Gallery、SSFF & ASIA

【White Paper Released】Why are the best RFPs already complete “before they are written”?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years
  • New white paper in September 2026

Companies mentioned:シーオス株式会社、SEAOS, Inc.

CADDi raises 17.7 billion yen, bringing its valuation to 182 billion yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Signed an agreement for a Series D round totaling 17.7 billion yen
  • The company’s valuation will be 182 billion yen
  • Cumulative equity funding reached 36.31 billion yen

Companies mentioned:キャディ株式会社、Moore Strategic Ventures、Coreline Ventures、HR Tech Fund、Woven Capital、Salesforce Ventures、Atomico、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社、JPSグロース・インベストメント投資事業有限責任組合、JPSグロース・インベストメント2号投資事業有限責任組合、リクルートホールディングス

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(43)

Saudi Arabia alleges a drone plot to attack the holy city of Mecca; 葉門叛軍 calls the claim a lie

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maliki described the incident as 青年運動's 2nd attempt to target Mecca.
  • The coalition said 青年運動 launched a ballistic missile in July 2017.

Companies mentioned:沙烏地阿拉伯、葉門叛軍、青年運動、伊斯蘭合作組織、薩巴新聞社

Taiwan-made “Text Game” wins Japan Game Awards’ Designer Award; adventure gameplay controlling “I” draws acclaim

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 日本電腦娛樂供應商協會(CESA) was founded in 1996
  • The Designer Award was established in 2010
  • The Designer Award is entering its 16th edition

Companies mentioned:Team9、日本電腦娛樂供應商協會(CESA)、星之卡比、任天堂明星大亂鬥、櫻井政博、寶可夢Pokopia

Environmental groups: ESG funds invest in high-emissions companies; sustainable classification standards should be strengthened

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 52 domestic investment funds bearing the name ESG (environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance) or sustainability
  • At least 7 have held shares in major polluters that use coal

Companies mentioned:綠色公民行動聯盟、台灣氣候行動網絡研究中心、環境法律人協會、金管會、英國金融行為監理局、歐盟

HanTech public offering receives more than 30,000 ineligible applications; winning rate rises to 0.29%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • HanTech received a cumulative 353,347 public subscription applications from the 10th to the 14th
  • The cumulative total announced on the 15th was 384,717 applications
  • A decrease of 31,300 applications
  • The winning rate rose from 0.27% to 0.29%
  • A total of 1,048 lots are expected to be available for subscription
  • The subscription price was NT$2,250 per share
  • An account subscribing for 1 lot must have NT$2.25 million ready for deduction

Companies mentioned:漢民測試系統、台灣證券交易所

Seoul bus labor and management reach agreement early in the morning; strike called off

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wages to rise 3.2% for fiscal 2026
  • Wages rose 2.9% last year
  • Monthly working hours of 176 should be used as the calculation standard
  • A 209-hour proposal was put forward
  • Hourly wages to rise 7.85%

Companies mentioned:首爾市公車工會、首爾市公車運輸事業組合、首爾地方勞動委員會、大法院、首爾市

At Xiangshan Forum opening ceremony, 中國國防部 chief's speech makes no mention of Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 13th 北京香山論壇
  • Official representatives from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations
  • About 2,000 people attended
  • On the evening of the 15th
  • Opened on the 16th at the Beijing International Convention Center

Companies mentioned:中國國防部、北京香山論壇、澎湃新聞、新華社、中共中央軍委

Livestock Research Institute breeds new 安格斯黃牛; shorter feeding period and improved tenderness

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The average feeding period is just 21 to 23 months
  • Its average feeding period is about 22 to 24 months
  • Tenderness score of 6.4
  • Dutch dairy bulls scored 5.5

Companies mentioned:農業部、畜產試驗所、楊鎵燡畜牧場、荷蘭乳公閹牛、安格斯黃牛、台灣黃牛、安格斯牛、美國牛肉Premium Choice

Taiwan and Paraguay stock exchanges sign MOU to strengthen bilateral capital market ties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:台湾证券交易所、巴拉圭亚松森证券交易所、Bolsa de Valores de Asunción、BVA

立凱電 settles on Tainan for new plant, aims to begin mass production and shipments in July 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A new 50,000-ton production line
  • Mass production and shipments to begin in July 2027
  • Core business to turn profitable in 2028
  • Annual output of 25,000 to 50,000 tons of LFP precursors
  • Plans to scale up to 100,000 tons
  • Existing capacity is as high as 4 million tons
  • Original在建產能還有500多萬噸

Companies mentioned:立凱電

AI slowdown sparks debate; expert says key lies in self-regulation and the industry’s path to maturity

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 summers ago

Companies mentioned:Salesforce、輝達、Futurum Group、OpenAI、Hugging Face、Anthropic、xAI

屏東縣 councilor Chou Chen Hsiao-wen suspected of distributing unauthorized rapid test kits; released on NT$600,000 bail

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Chou Chen Hsiao-wen was ordered released on NT$600,000 bail
  • Chou Chen Hsiao-wen was ordered released on NT$600,000 bail, and Chiu Kuo-yen on NT$400,000 bail

Companies mentioned:屏東縣、屏東地檢署、屏檢

Taichung mega dome to sign contract with Taiwan Life in October; Lu Shiow-yen says it will work with Nippon-Ham Fighters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Taichung Sports Industry Park BOT project is to sign a contract with 台灣人壽 in October and bring in the experience of the Nippon-Ham Fighters. It is expected to be completed in 3 years, creating Taiwan’s largest single-venue sports facility investment project.

Companies mentioned:台灣人壽、北海道日本火腿鬥士隊

US House speaker opposes pause in AI development, saying it could cost US its competitive edge over China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

House Speaker Johnson stressed that the US cannot pause AI development if it is to maintain its competitiveness with China. He supports corporate self-regulation and said the White House will convene a meeting with AI leaders.

Companies mentioned:路透社

Mother and sons on a three-up scooter collide with truck in Yunlin; 1 dead, 3 injured

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A woman surnamed Liao, 1 person
  • 2 sons
  • The truck driver, a migrant worker
  • The mother died of her injuries
  • Original2子和貨車移工駕駛傷重送醫

Companies mentioned:雲林縣消防局、雲林縣警察局西螺分局、台大醫院雲林分院

EnTie Bank launches wealth management services for high-net-worth clients; to apply to join Asia Asset Management Center

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:安泰銀行、KPMG、新光人壽、國泰人壽、法國巴黎人壽、富盛投顧、路博邁投信、凱基證券、群益證券、商智資訊

Tottenham’s poor start to Premier League season continues; manager apologizes after League Cup exit

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Spent more than 300 million pounds
  • About 404 million US dollars

Companies mentioned:托登罕熱刺、利物浦、紐卡索、艾佛頓、諾丁罕

Postal savings system briefly crashes; 中華郵政 says initial assessment points to database connection issue during new system migration

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Problems began appearing at 8:40 a.m.
  • Service was restored at 8:52

Companies mentioned:中華郵政

京華城 land seizure case: 鼎越 appeal sent back by 高院 for the 4th time

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The floor-area ratio in the 京華城 case surged to 840% during Ko’s mayoral administration
  • Illegal gains totaled NT$11,170,236,000

Companies mentioned:鼎越、京華城、台北市政府、北檢、北院、高院

台積電 completes ex-dividend price recovery in 27 minutes, marking its 23rd same-day recovery after quarterly ex-dividend

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台積電 completed its ex-dividend price recovery in 27 minutes after going ex-dividend for the 1st quarter of 2026, setting a record with its 23rd same-day recovery.

Facts

  • 台積電 will distribute a cash dividend of NT$7.00000137 per share for the 1st quarter of 2026
  • 台積電 successfully completed its ex-dividend price recovery at 9:27
  • The number of same-day ex-dividend price recoveries rose to 23
  • 台積電’s ex-dividend this time affected the broader market by about 56.59 points
  • The cash dividend is expected to be paid on October 8

Companies mentioned:台積電

Ren Zhengfei flees with his family? Daughter Yao Anna appears in public in Beijing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled to premiere on the 23rd

Companies mentioned:華為、阿里巴巴、優酷、廣汽、華能、中山大學

Taiwanese cuisine brings its flavors to São Paulo, Brazil; award-winning chef uses cooking to deepen cultural exchange

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An award-winning Taiwanese chef held a food lecture at the SENAI campus in São Paulo, Brazil, using classic Taiwanese dishes to deepen culinary and friendly exchanges between Taiwan and Brazil.

Companies mentioned:遠雄悅來大飯店、巴西國家工業學習服務機構(SENAI)、巴西新麥公司

儒億 begins bookbuilding auction on the 17th; plans to list on the emerging market on 10/6

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Auto parts maker 儒億 plans to list on the emerging market on October 6 and is holding a bookbuilding auction starting today, with a floor price of NT$20. Order visibility extends through 2028, and the company is actively expanding into Southeast Asia.

Companies mentioned:儒億、PT Astra Otoparts、AJI

County promotes Chiayi seafood for Mid-Autumn barbecue; crocodile legs are a highlight, with a flavor like chicken

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The platform features 222 products from 21 brands

Companies mentioned:嘉義縣府、中央社、嘉義優鮮水產電商平台

Range anxiety no more: 16,000 EV charging guns connect a circuit around Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Public EV charging points nationwide have surpassed 16,000
  • More than 149,000 electric passenger cars registered
  • Vehicle-to-charging-point ratio of 9.2:1
  • Fast-charging vehicle-to-charger ratio: 35.7:1
  • There are currently 154 charging spaces at highway fast-charging stations
  • The Highway Bureau has installed a total of 13 fast-charging guns at Xinfeng, Daan and Kouhu rest areas
  • A total of 20 public charging connectors installed
  • A total of 54 charging operators are now providing services

Companies mentioned:交通部、高速公路局、台鐵

Doctor: Heart attacks are affecting younger people; don’t dismiss chest tightness as fatigue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Patients around 40 years old have increased noticeably
  • Men aged 45 and older, women aged 55 and older

Companies mentioned:PLG、台大醫院、台安醫院

US media: 川普政府 expected to approve $2.8 billion in arms sales to 以色列

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original美國總統川普政府正朝批准總值28億美元對以色列軍售案邁進
  • Including 40,000 1-ton bombs
  • Including 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000 bunker-busting warheads
  • Original川普政府去年2月曾批准總值逾74億美元對以色列軍售案
  • Original美國2月28日至6月30日彈藥支出223億美元

Companies mentioned:川普政府、以色列、美國、華盛頓郵報、紐約時報、法新社、美國國務院、拜登政府

8 Chinese naval vessels and 12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft around Taiwan; military keeps close watch

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8 Chinese naval vessels
  • 12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
  • 2 official ships
  • 15 sorties by Chinese military aircraft

Companies mentioned:國防部

Taiwan stocks rise more than 200 points in early trading, break 45,700

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rose more than 200 points
  • 台積電 goes ex-dividend today, paying NT$7 per share
  • Opened at NT$2,375 in early trading
  • Reached the unchanged price of NT$2,380
  • Hit an early-trading high of NT$4,560
  • Reached a high of NT$6,350

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯發科、大立光

Taiwan stocks opened up 35.07 points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The weighted index stood at 45,546.56 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$4.041 billion

The Taiwan dollar opened down 2.2 cents at NT$31.87

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Down 2.2 cents
  • At NT$31.87
  • The opening trading range was NT$31.87

Companies mentioned:中央社

NHL star Ovechkin draws controversy after appearing in Putin ad; team steps in to smooth things over

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Won it 2 times

Companies mentioned:NHL、華盛頓首都隊、Capitals、團結俄羅斯黨、United Russia、PutinTeam、Stanley Cup

Financial Times: OpenAI in talks for new funding round, targets $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Company valued at $852 billion
  • Completed record-breaking financing of up to $122 billion

Companies mentioned:OpenAI、Anthropic

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