# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-16 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 869 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 181 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Announcement of “2026 Second-Half Events and Exhibitions”: Experience Tsushima’s charms with all five senses

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:44:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000099980.html
- anchor: #n2774379
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 対馬観光物産協会、RKB、京都市動物園、熊本城ホール、福岡タワー、井の頭自然文化園、木の葉モール橋本、池袋サンシャインシティ、パシフィコ横浜、阪神尼崎駅前

Facts:
- 日時：2026年9月18日(金)～20日(日) 10時～18時
- 日時：2026年10月3日(土)・4日(日) 9時～16時
- 日時：2026年10月10日(土)・11日(日) 10時～17時
- 日時：2026年10月17日(土)10時～16時・18日(日)10時～15時
- 日時：2026年11月13日(金)～15日(日) 10時～18時（最終日は17時まで）
- 日時：2026年11月21日(土)10時～18時・22日(日)10時～17時
- 日時：2026年12月19日(土)9時30分～17時30分・20日(日)9時30分～17時

## “Thanks Mama Forum mini” to be held at Ariake Garden on 9/22 and 23! A parenting support event you can drop by while shopping

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:44:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000062100.html
- anchor: #n2774380
- Companies mentioned: 住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会、Y・G・I 株式会社、小学館、STEAM Campus、トモズ、ベビーパーク、トイズアカデミー、mamagaku、幼児教育 コペル、住友不動産株式会社、劇団四季

Facts:
- Admission: 1,000 yen (tax included), including a 500-yen Ariake Garden shopping voucher
- Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included); an additional 500 yen (tax included) for each additional handprint
- Participation fee: from 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Parking: approx. 1,800 spaces

## ryka unveils 4 striking new colors in TENACITY, its dance exercise model!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:42:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000595.000017505.html
- anchor: #n2774381
- Companies mentioned: ryka、ゼット株式会社

Facts:
- Price: ¥18,480 (pre-tax price: ¥16,800)
- Approx. 260 g (per shoe, US 7)
- For more than 35 years

## “EAT JAPAN!”: Second edition offers a five-senses experience of the future of Japan’s food and agriculture

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:42:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000170691.html
- anchor: #n2774382
- Companies mentioned: EAT JAPAN！実行委員会、NAO RICE、東海林果樹園、WADACHI Project、いわき小名浜菜園㈱、桃井あい農園、かすみマルシェ、根本酒造｜華世 -Kaséi-、フジワラアグリコルトゥーラ、上野村きのこセンター、farm enn.、五十嵐製麺、出張！黒澤寿司、FARVEST、じっちゃんのいちじく 増田農園、酒々井町石渡農園【しすいの燈】、松澤農園、okawari TOKYO、一撰青果、加美、猫と酒、米粉の焼き菓子屋Arti、rich・mealグループ、STEP&FARM、カンガスブルーベリーファーム＆天然はちみつ、ただいま射水、キミトノート、まめた農園、FullHarvest、かめざわ農園、山梨ぶどう農家~SHAIN ONE~、山梨果実工房なかむら、世界一美味しい葡萄農家 葡萄専心、JA中野市、WAKAKUSA FARM、おぎはら園、高山村のワインと果物たち、信州中野つどい農園、堀内農園、株式会社KINHIDA、SETO-CHA、おひさまレモン農園、カネタのあぶらや－村松製油所－、たか惣、波乗りレモン、カナモトアグリファーム、梅農家 輪玉農園、PONPOCO、徳吉農園、生活クラブ生活協同組合、AL

## Wellnize expands its health management support services for businesses, helping companies with “food and health”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:40:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000148563.html
- anchor: #n2774383
- Companies mentioned: Wellnize、明治

Facts:
- 3,765 large corporations
- 23,085 small and midsize corporations
- On Sept. 29, 2026 (Tue.),
- Ahead of the service launch in October 2026
- Exhibiting at booth No. “11-5”

## 3 Exsture members named to Snowflake’s “2026 Snowflake Partner Champion” list

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000088074.html
- anchor: #n2774386
- Companies mentioned: エクスチュア株式会社、Snowflake合同会社、Snowflake Partner Network（SPN）

Facts:
- The following 3 people from Exsture were selected as “2026 Snowflake Partner Champions.”
- In fiscal 2026, 69 people were selected from engineers employed by Snowflake Partner Network（SPN） partner companies, based on their activities and achievements.

## Vampire MMORPG “VAMPIR” adds “Arena,” a new PvP mode for small teams! Mythic-rank Sephira and a friend system also arrive

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002626.000007736.html
- anchor: #n2774385
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Netmarble Neo Inc.、Netmarble Corp.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

Facts:
- 5-vs.-5 competitive content “Arena”
- From Sept. 21 (Mon.) through Sept. 24 (Thu.)
- Foame Field Drop Event (Sept. 16–Sept. 23)
- Foame Arena Mission Event (Sept. 16–Sept. 30)
- Foame Mausoleum Support Mission Event (Sept. 16–Sept. 30)

## The “chestnut tiger,” a migratory butterfly that heralds autumn, arrives at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003722.000005180.html
- anchor: #n2774384
- Companies mentioned: 六甲山観光株式会社、神戸薬科大学、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Marking surveys have recorded one butterfly traveling as far as 1,500 km in a straight line.
- The garden grows and displays plants propagated from specimens collected on Mt. Rokko about 40 years ago and received from 神戸薬科大学’s Medicinal Plant Garden.
- [Admission] Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
- Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
- 【Parking fee】1,000 yen
- Peak days: 2,000 yen

## [FLO] “Autumn Appreciation Festival” runs 9/18 (Fri.)–9/24 (Thu.)! Seasonal autumn fruit tarts take turns throughout the event, and the hugely popular chocolate mousse cake will also be available at a special 20% OFF price

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:39:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000102606.html
- anchor: #n2774387
- Companies mentioned: FLO、株式会社フロジャポン

Facts:
- 20% OFF
- 116 takeout shops specializing in Western-style sweets and deli items
- Whole cake: approx. 14 cm
- Price before tax: 1,380 yen
- Price including tax: 1,490 yen
- Regular price before tax: 440 yen
- Price including tax: 475 yen
- Appreciation Festival price before tax: 390 yen
- Price including tax: 421 yen
- Regular price before tax: 150 yen
- Price including tax: 162 yen
- Price before tax: 120 yen
- Price including tax: 129 yen

## “Children at the center, right at the heart of it!” Boosting corporate competitiveness and regional appeal! Selected for a grant program supporting the “Companies Growing Together with Children” initiative

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:39:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000166651.html
- anchor: #n2774388
- Companies mentioned: ちゅうぎんフィナンシャルグループ、こども家庭庁

Facts:
- 第二 round of applications

## 文部科学省「大学・高専機能強化支援事業（成長分野転換基金）」に採択 宇宙・地球・情報融合による高度専門人材育成拠点の形成を推進

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:35:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000022771.html
- anchor: #n2774389
- Companies mentioned: 立命館大学、文部科学省

Facts:
- The graduate school “Graduate School of Space and Earth Frontier Research (provisional name),” scheduled to open in April 2028

## monet’s “Wakatcha Inai ne” music video surpasses 10 million views on YouTube

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:32:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000070277.html
- anchor: #n2774390
- Companies mentioned: monet、株式会社ローディアム、narasu、Synthesizer V / Synthesizer V AI、花隈千冬、合同会社 TOKYO6 ENTERTAINMENT、C-MAP、massenext、Zu-MAP、narasuMate、Bluespike Labels、ROUDIAM MUSIC PUBLISHING（RMP）

Facts:
- Surpasses 10 million views
- The number of UGC posts has exceeded 100,000
- The number of YouTube Shorts videos has exceeded 200,000
- Total views reached 280 million as of Sept. 14
- A video with more than 5.7 million views

## “Neko-dama” to livestream a Kasori Shell Mound excavation experience! Akegata and 千葉市立加曽利貝塚博物館 partner to deliver the museum’s first real-time online broadcast on Oct. 10, 2026 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000168199.html
- anchor: #n2774391
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旦、千葉市立加曽利貝塚博物館、文化庁、千葉市文化財課

Facts:
- 10月10日（土）13時30分より配信開始予定
- More than 100 pieces of pottery to be made experimentally
- More than 3,000 pieces of pottery to be made
- Elementary and junior high school students (ages 8–15; parents may participate)

## シスコ enables trusted large-scale AI adoption with enhanced Splunk capabilities

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000177453.html
- anchor: #n2774399
- Companies mentioned: シスコ、Splunk、NVIDIA、AWS、Accenture、bitsIO、Wipro、World Wide Technology、Google、OpenAI

Facts:
- Cisco AI POD for Splunk will become available on Sept. 15, 2026 (U.S. time).

## Baby Jam selected as a partner company for Keio Corporation’s open innovation program “JISOU”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000081898.html
- anchor: #n2774398
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Baby Jam、京王電鉄株式会社

## ミッド・インターナショナル, a specialty retailer for plus sizes, releases its latest Fall/Winter 2026 catalog!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000042303.html
- anchor: #n2774397
- Companies mentioned: ミッド・インターナショナル、株式会社マンチェス、NEW ERA、DCSHOES、BEN DAVIS、KARL KANI

Facts:
- On Sept. 16, 2026 (Wed.),

## A desk and chair set joins “Marie,” the popular series with cumulative shipments of 8,700 units

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000139758.html
- anchor: #n2774396
- Companies mentioned: 不二貿易株式会社、Amazon

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments of 8,700 units
- ★4.2
- 19.47 million households
- 35.4％

## Updates on the official catalog, original merchandise, related events, and other highlights for the special exhibition “Dynamic Calligraphy of the Ming Dynasty: Treasures from the Taipei He Chuang-shi Collection”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000135074.html
- anchor: #n2774395
- Companies mentioned: 大阪市立美術館、毎日新聞社、NHKエンタープライズ近畿、台北・何創時書法芸術基金会、公益財団法人大阪観光局、毎日書道会、毎日書道展、北辰書道会、八玄青鏡会、尋牛会、滋賀書研、奎星会、創玄書道会、独立書人団、書道芸術院、書団響、etix、アソビュー！、ART PASS、セブンチケット、ローソンチケット、チケットぴあ、イープラス、CNプレイガイド

Facts:
- Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)
- B4 size, 256 pages
- Tote bag: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Sacoche: 1,320 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic keychains: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- Tenugui, 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- General, university and high school students, elementary and junior high school students; same-day admission: 2,000 yen
- General, university and high school students, elementary and junior high school students; same-day admission: 2,000 yen, 1,200 yen
- General, university and high school students

## Just 11.1% of small and midsize companies say they have enough AI leaders; CrowdWorks announces survey of AI adoption levels at 576 small and midsize companies

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000050142.html
- anchor: #n2774394
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラウドワークス、楽天インサイト株式会社

Facts:
- Just 11.1% of small and midsize companies say they have enough AI leaders
- 7 million registered users
- 1 million registered companies
- AIを利用している企業は約6割（59.6%）
- その8割（80.9%）は「チャットどまり」
- Just 19.1% have reached automation integrated with business systems (Lv.4 and Lv.5)
- One in 4 companies (26.1%) that have automated operations use external AI talent for each task
- 3.7 times that of companies limited to chat
- “Lack of leaders well-versed in AI” (74.5% vs. 54.0%, 20.5 points)
- 65.8% of companies have considered securing talent
- 47.5% through hiring
- Development

## High-quality playing cards featuring globally popular game titles such as Assassin's Creed, God of War and Monster Hunter go on pre-sale September 17

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000092133.html
- anchor: #n2774393
- Companies mentioned: インフォレンズ株式会社、Assassin's Creed、Baldur's Gate、Bloodborne、Cyberpunk 2077、Ghost of Tsushima、Ghost of Yotei、God of War、Monster Hunter、STREET FIGHTER、The Witcher

Facts:
- Pre-sale begins: September 17, 2026 (Thursday), 10:00–
- Release date: Expected in late January 2027
- Price: ¥16,940 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,720 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)

## 1998年醸造・28年熟成古酒を爽やかなハイボールで『古昔の美酒 古酒ハイボール 1998』10月1日（木）よりオンライン・東京都内ローソン等で一般販売開始

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002304.000016751.html
- anchor: #n2774392
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社匠創生、パソナグループ、ローソン、EXIVIN、楽天、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Long-aged sake brewed in 1998
- Volume: 350ml
- Original sake: 7%
- 1本 880円（税込）
- Set of 3: 4,300 yen (tax, shipping and gift box included)

## 住吉大社「升の市」：約1800年前に始まったと伝えられる「宝之市」の歴史を未来へ

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:29:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190646.html
- anchor: #n2774278
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人大阪市産業経営協会、升の市実行委員会、住吉大社

## 【Hankyu Umeda Main Store】A Sanrio character golf collection opens for a limited time! Introducing cute, grown-up golf items for autumn

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:29:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003349.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2774279
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、株式会社サンリオ、HANKYU GOLF

Facts:
- Period: September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday)–October 6 (Tuesday)
- “Sanrio Sports” hooded sweatshirt, 24,200 yen each
- “Sanrio Sports” golf ball pouch, 7,150 yen
- “Sanrio Sports” tote bag, 14,300 yen
- Customers who spend at least 20,000 yen including tax on eligible “Sanrio Sports” products

## More charging facilities aboard highway buses!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:28:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000022679.html
- anchor: #n2774280
- Companies mentioned: 京王バス株式会社、京王電鉄バス株式会社

Facts:
- 4 new vehicles added
- A total of 17 vehicles are now equipped with charging facilities, including the 4 added this time
- Service begins in September 2026

## “Don't speed!” Why safety-driving education is failing to reduce accidents: Based on actual accident footage, what could have been done to prevent each accident?

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:26:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000115375.html
- anchor: #n2774281
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人徳島県損害保険代理業協会、特定非営利活動法人運転事故防止推進協議会、フジグラン北島

Facts:
- 事故の９割程度が「狭い場所」「構内などの駐車場」「交差点」の３つの場所で発生しており
- Even minor vehicle-contact accidents caused by driving errors, such as parking within facility grounds, were reduced by 90%
- Drivers aged 70 and over: 273,392 cases
- Drivers aged 18–29: 955,650 cases
- Younger drivers cause “accidents from pressing the accelerator instead of the brake” 3.4 times as often as older drivers aged 70 and over

## Former Dentsu and X Corp. employees take on the circulation of capital. A creator collective led by ReBoot Inc. is providing multifaceted support to THE PATH COFFEE, which opened in Sendagaya.

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:25:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000106816.html
- anchor: #n2774282
- Companies mentioned: ReBoot Inc.、X Corp.、Diner inc.、株式会社オレンジ・アンド・パートナーズ、THE PATH COFFEE、BIG BABY ICE CREAM、NOON、LONG WOOD

Facts:
- Opened on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Store area: 100 m²
- Seating: 10 seats in the café table area / 6 seats in the big table area
- Established: August 2022

## 【Idea home appliance maker Thanko】Final push before the fiscal year-end: A settlement sale with discounts of up to 65% starts today, exclusively on the official online store

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:23:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000499.000111905.html
- anchor: #n2774283
- Companies mentioned: サンコー株式会社

Facts:
- Up to 65% off
- Regular price: ¥41,800 (tax included)
- ¥37,620 (10% off)
- Regular price: ¥39,800 (tax included)
- ¥35,820 (10% off)
- Regular price: ¥38,800 (tax included)
- ¥36,860 (5% off)
- Regular price: ¥5,480 (tax included)
- ¥5,206 (5% off)
- Regular price: ¥69,800 (tax included)
- ¥62,820 (10% off)
- Regular price: ¥22,800 (tax included)
- ¥11,400 (50% off)

## <News from Mori no Machi Grace> Share your thanks. Put 4 years of gratitude into music, smiles and letters. Japanese drumming, red-and-white rice cakes, a candy toss that adults can join, and a one-of-a-kind postal car will also appear

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:20:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000631.000052428.html
- anchor: #n2774400
- Companies mentioned: 両備ホールディングス株式会社、興陽高校和太鼓部、御菓子処 清風庵、日本郵便、丸山智

Facts:
- The facility will mark its 4th anniversary on September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday)
- First 200 people
- Please use the multistory parking garage. (400 spaces)
- 駐車料金：300円/1時間
- Maximum 1,500 yen per 24 hours
- With parking service: maximum fee reduced from 1,500 yen to 600 yen
- Get 3 hours of free parking when you spend at least 1,000 yen at participating stores

## Come see what Mom and Dad are like at work! Shinko Metalicon to hold “Kids' Family Workplace Visit 2026” for employees' families on September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–17:00

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000178505.html
- anchor: #n2774284
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンコーメタリコン

Facts:
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–17:00
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–17:00
- “TATEISHI Za,” a multipurpose hall with capacity for 110 people

## 【アスリートオイル】がジャパン・フード・セレクションで【グランプリ】を受賞

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:14:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000168499.html
- anchor: #n2774203
- Companies mentioned: 岡村製油株式会社、一般社団法人 日本フードアナリスト協会、ジャパン・フード・セレクション

Facts:
- [103rd edition / September]
- About 23,000 food analysts
- Price: 1,620 yen (tax included)

## クラフトビールなのにサワー味!? クラフトビール醸造技術で造る新感覚スパークリングに伊予柑が新登場！ 「しまなみ超いよかんサワー」を広島尾道のクラフトビールメーカー・しまなみブルワリーが発売

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:12:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000118845.html
- anchor: #n2774401
- Companies mentioned: しまなみブルワリー、萌木の村株式会社、八ヶ岳ブルワリー、パラグラフ・パブリッシング社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 3.0%
- Net content: 350 ml
- Best before: 6 months

## “Let's show our support. From Chikahaku to Kumamoto.” will be held

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:11:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001515.000020053.html
- anchor: #n2774330
- Companies mentioned: 東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロ、公益文化財団法人メトロ文化財団、熊本電気鉄道、肥薩おれんじ鉄道、くま川鉄道、南阿蘇鉄道、九州旅客鉄道、銀座熊本館

Facts:
- From September 19, 2026 (Saturday) through September 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Adults: 220 yen
- Children: ¥100

## After being off the market for more than 1 year, “Gin no Ito” makes its first event appearance. “Gin no Ito PREMIUM,” available for 7 days only, arrives at the Baumkuchen Expo 2026 at 松坂屋名古屋店

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:11:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000104213.html
- anchor: #n2774331
- Companies mentioned: アトリエイト、松坂屋名古屋店

Facts:
- Price: ¥4,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,500 (tax included)
- Warm in the microwave for approximately 15 seconds
- The official Instagram account has 14,000 followers

## First in Japan: Stadium event audio streamed directly to hearing devices. The service will be provided at the JFL match between Criacao Shinjuku and Okinawa SV at MUFGスタジアム, with support for hearing assistance using Auracast at an official soccer match

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000168477.html
- anchor: #n2774334
- Companies mentioned: 東京工科大学、MUFGスタジアム、日本フットボールリーグ、日本サッカー協会、Bettear社、ヒビノ株式会社、有限会社アイアシステム、パナソニック コネクト株式会社、Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Facts:
- Free admission for the first 300 people
- Collaborating with related organizations and companies since 2025
- 17時00分キックオフ

## “Phantom Hummingbird” unveiled: First-ever use of abalone-shell marquetry by ロールス・ロイス

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000087869.html
- anchor: #n2774333
- Companies mentioned: ロールス・ロイス、ロールス・ロイス・モーター・カーズ、ロールス・ロイス・プライベート・オフィス・ドバイ、BMWグループ、ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Facts:
- Each hummingbird motif is made from a combination of 53 pieces of mother-of-pearl and abalone shell
- The botanical motifs are intricately rendered using 84 pieces
- Developing this design took more than 9 months, from concept to completion
- It took 6 rounds of prototyping to establish the right techniques for working with this delicate material
- After being laser-cut 0.06 mm larger than the finished dimensions
- Finishing the picnic table and rear waterfall panel took an additional 8 hours
- Production of the 3 panels took a total of 45 hours
- More than 2,500 employees work at the Home of ロールス・ロイス in Goodwood, West Sussex, England
- ロールス・ロイスは英国経済に40 億ポンド以上を貢献
- It generates more than £500 million in economic value each year

## From stereoscopic courses to wall-running!? 5 new toys, with plenty of options for solo play

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000083381.html
- anchor: #n2774332
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハック

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ￥1,980 (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: ￥2,680 (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: ¥1,080 (tax included)

## 5度の日本一に輝いたバウムクーヘンが松坂屋名古屋店へ。限定セットは1日50セット 白州産と徳島産、芋2種の季節限定プレミアム焼き芋バウムも販売

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000130568.html
- anchor: #n2774205
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーファイト、パティスリー ザ・エレン、松坂屋名古屋店、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店

Facts:
- 1日50セット
- M: ¥1,890, tax included
- ¥2,916, tax included
- ¥3,888, tax included
- 26 brands in the exhibitor booths
- Approximately 150 brands in the regional Baumkuchen section
- More than 250 varieties

## Digital creative workshop: “Traveling Kurilabo Base”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006936.000052467.html
- anchor: #n2774204
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、八王子市、立川市、国営昭和記念公園、花みどり文化センター、JR中央線、多摩都市モノレール、デジタルサービス局、とうきょうこどもクリエイティブラボ

Facts:
- Approximately 330 participants
- About a 10-minute walk
- Approximately 8 minutes on foot

## 【コートヤード・バイ・マリオット福井】In response to record-breaking heavy rain, “Road to Give 2026” to be held on October 17 to support those affected

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:07:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002857.000011305.html
- anchor: #n2774206
- Companies mentioned: マリオット・インターナショナル、コートヤード・バイ・マリオット福井、Marriott Bonvoy

Facts:
- Number of guest rooms: 252
- More than 30 hotel brands

## 【2026 first-half home router speed analysis】Choosing a UQ WiMAX +5G network device!? Among the 4 leading products, “home 5G” stands out

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:02:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000597.000004642.html
- anchor: #n2774335
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イード、ASAHIネット、グッド・ラック、andline、アイキューブ・マーケティング、NTTドコモ、GMOインターネットグループ、FREEDiVE、MUGEN WiFi、5G CONNECT、ソフトバンク、UQコミュニケーションズ、ビッグローブ、MEモバイル、Link Life、リンクライフ、楽天モバイル

## SEGA’s toy business unveils “BLOFFFu,” a new hybrid toy combining a plush toy and a molded body. All 36 collectible toys go on sale Friday, October 16

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:02:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007678.000005397.html
- anchor: #n2774336
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、サンリオキャラクターズ、ディズニー、ピクサー、マーベル、セサミストリート、トムとジェリー、アパレル、カルチャーシーン、SEGA STORE TOKYO、SEGA STORE OSAKA、BLOFFFu、河村康輔

Facts:
- On sale from Friday, October 16, 2026
- DEKA: ¥8,980 (tax included)
- MOD: ¥3,980 (tax included)
- BIT: ¥2,420 (tax included)
- MOD: ¥3,640 (tax included)
- BIT: ¥2,280 (tax included)
- Spend ¥4,840 or more on products
- Hours: 11:00–21:00 each day
- Myaff, the genius cat with an IQ of 263

## 26 hours of nonstop excitement! “Let your true self shine” in the 25th-anniversary countdown! “NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 — Discover U!!!”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:01:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000872.000005761.html
- anchor: #n2774285
- Companies mentioned: ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、J.K. Rowling、Universal Studios、Amblin Entertainment、Nintendo

Facts:
- 26 hours
- 2026
- Dec. 31
- Nov. 4
- October 7
- October 9
- Oct. 23
- Nov. 3
- 2001
- 25th anniversary

## Silver Week special! All-you-can-eat premium soft serve “Sofore” event at all 8 GRAN CYBER CAFE BAGUS internet café locations!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:01:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000467.000022051.html
- anchor: #n2774207
- Companies mentioned: GRAN CYBER CAFE BAGUS、コミックカフェBネット、株式会社ニューシティー、日世株式会社、NISSEI、株式会社シティコミュニケーションズ

Facts:
- All 8 locations
- 5 days only
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (national holiday)
- At least 15.0% milk solids
- Of which at least 8.0% is milk fat

## 【日本特殊陶業・日立プラントサービス・高圧ガス工業】Launch demonstration tests on liquefying and utilizing CO₂ emitted by factories

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:01:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000146785.html
- anchor: #n2774208
- Companies mentioned: 日本特殊陶業、日立プラントサービス、高圧ガス工業、Niterraグループ

Facts:
- CO₂ recovery, liquefaction and sales at a scale of approximately 2,000 tons per year

## “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” to become the first game title named an official event partner of MotoGP™ Japan Grand Prix, one of the world’s premier motorcycle races

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:01:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001305.000005593.html
- anchor: #n2774286
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cygames、MotoGP™、FIM、DMM GAMES、Apple、Cisco、Google LLC

Facts:
- A massive 155-meter-long digital display
- Starting Friday, October 2, 2026
- Scheduled for October 2–November 8, 2026
- Moto2™ and Moto3™ races held on Sunday, October 4

## “Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition” set for release on Wednesday, October 14! Jump into the Sengoku era with the series’ first full Japanese voice acting

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:01:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007677.000005397.html
- anchor: #n2774209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、The Creative Assembly Limited、Games Workshop、20世紀スタジオ

Facts:
- More than 48.3 million copies sold worldwide across the series
- Price: ¥5,990 including tax

## 【LINEギフト】“Respect for the Aged Day” gift feature unveiled, with easy-to-send gifts for grandparents

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001803.000129774.html
- anchor: #n2774211
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、LINEギフト

Facts:
- Cumulative users: 40 million

## Rakuten establishes new company 楽天越境EC（中国）有限公司 in Hangzhou to support Chinese businesses opening stores on and operating through 楽天市場

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002698.000005889.html
- anchor: #n2774210
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、楽天越境EC（中国）有限公司、楽天市場、楽天スーパーSALE、お買い物マラソン、上海爽快電子商務有限公司

Facts:
- Surpassed 1,000 stores in 2025
- Average annual growth rate of more than 30%

## Infocom to speak on “How to Build a Robust Business Foundation That Can Withstand Changes in the Business Environment”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000128741.html
- anchor: #n2774338
- Companies mentioned: インフォコム株式会社、株式会社マイナビ TECH+セミナー運営事務局

Facts:
- Presentation: Friday, September 18, 2026, 12:10–12:30

## The Kyoto venue of the “Tetsuko’s Room 50th Anniversary Exhibition — With Love” opens on Wednesday, September 23 (public holiday)! A collaboration product with Mon cher, known for its “Dojima Roll,” will be released as a new exhibition item!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000519.000030888.html
- anchor: #n2774337
- Companies mentioned: Mon cher、パティスリーモンシェール、テレビ朝日、テレビ朝日映像、京都新聞、オーク、UNICEF東京事務所、株式会社SGC、株式会社明治座、株式会社ブルーミングエージェンシー、ローソンチケット、セブンチケット、イープラス、京都髙島屋

Facts:
- Rose financier assortment: ¥1,300 (excluding consumption tax)
- Admission ticket with perk (general admission only): ¥2,500 (tax included)
- General admission: ¥1,800 (tax included)
- University and high school students: ¥1,000 (tax included)
- Bag hanger: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Mosquito-net fabric dishcloth (2 varieties): ¥1,320 (tax included)
- Glasses case with cloth (2 varieties): ¥4,180 (tax included)

## Expand the availability of demand-responsive transport data, including in GTFS-Flex format, and promote its use

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000146050.html
- anchor: #n2774305
- Companies mentioned: 公共交通オープンデータ協議会、国土交通省、MONET Technologies株式会社、SWAT Mobility Japan株式会社、順風路株式会社、ネクスト・モビリティ株式会社、株式会社未来シェア

Facts:
- 公共交通オープンデータ協議会 is made up of 167 organizations, including public transport operators and ICT businesses, as of September 16, 2026.
- An application contest with total prizes of up to 3 million yen
- 25 railway operators
- 107 route bus operators
- Community bus services operated by 352 organizations
- Demand-responsive transport in 14 municipalities (5 operators)
- Ferry operators from 28 organizations
- 4 aviation and airport-related operators
- 2 bike-sharing operators

## Developing a new curriculum that combines music and programming in collaboration with ヤマハ音楽振興会

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000032729.html
- anchor: #n2774304
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ音楽振興会、ソニー・グローバルエデュケーション、YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL、KOOV®、LOGIQLABO®

Facts:
- Student recruitment will begin in September 2026.

## [グランデュオ立川] [Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY] A pop-up store featuring the best cheesecake of your life is coming to グランデュオ立川!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000021867.html
- anchor: #n2774303
- Companies mentioned: Mr. CHEESECAKE、ジェイアール東日本商業開発株式会社、グランデュオ立川

Facts:
- Period: Wednesday, September 23–Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (holiday)
- Price: ¥2,538 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,212 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,996 (tax included)
- Number of stores: 140 (as of August 2026)

## 【大規模改修】特別養護老人ホーム「みどりの苑」が9月16日、東京都の代替施設へ一時移転

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000156929.html
- anchor: #n2774302
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人奉優会、東京都、特別養護老人ホーム「みどりの苑」

Facts:
- A special nursing home opened in April 1990
- Renovation work will begin in October 2026
- Completion is scheduled for the end of July 2027
- Plans call for returning to the renovated みどりの苑 around August 2027
- Operates more than 160 locations, primarily in 東京都
- Approximately 3,000 employees

## Holding an Edo history lecture, “Decoding Edo falconry through historical documents: The area around Tachikawa was a falconry ground of 尾張藩”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000156956.html
- anchor: #n2774301
- Companies mentioned: 立川市役所、立川市図書館、尾張藩、徳川林政史研究所、吉川弘文館

Facts:
- Designated as “Tachikawa Reading Week”
- Reiwa ８, October 31 (Saturday), 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
- Capacity: 50 people

## The future is right next door. “UMEKITA STARTUP SQUARE,” a co-creation event to see, touch and experience the latest technology, will be held

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000090165.html
- anchor: #n2774300
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人大阪産業局、一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター（MUIC Kansai）、大阪スタートアップ・エコシステムコンソーシアム、大阪商工会議所、堺市、池田泉州銀行、読売新聞社、株式会社アドダイス、iPresence株式会社、Integrated Health Science株式会社（ヨミケン）、AutoL Co.,Ltd.、オーガイホールディングス株式会社、ONMAE合同会社、KanariaTech株式会社、カワテック株式会社、株式会社古殿研究所、株式会社DIFF.、株式会社TearExo、株式会社テクリコ、株式会社デザイニウム、Dream On、株式会社ニューディメンジョンDNA研究所、株式会社bacterico、ピムト株式会社、株式会社RoboSapiens、リージョナルフィッシュ・グランドグリーン・セツロテック共同事業体

Facts:
- For 2 days, October 6 (Tuesday) and 7 (Wednesday), 2026
- ブース出展予定企業・団体（全19社・50音順）

## Receive a digital ticket for your return trip when you shop using the AEON Pay app

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000018483.html
- anchor: #n2774299
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＮＡＮＫＡＩ、株式会社ビーマップ、南海電気鉄道株式会社、近畿日本鉄道株式会社、和歌山バス株式会社、イオンモール株式会社、イオンフィナンシャルサービス株式会社、一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター

Facts:
- Spend at least 3,000 yen, including tax, using AEON Pay in the AEON Pay app
- From Thursday, October 1, through Sunday, December 20, 2026

## 飯綱町 makes a one-day “business trip” to JR長野駅!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000076519.html
- anchor: #n2774298
- Companies mentioned: 飯綱町、JR長野駅

Facts:
- About 40 minutes from JR長野駅
- September 20 (Sunday), 2026
- 10:00～16:00
- Apple juice in 4 varieties

## [摂南大学] Using data-based education policy to help children

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000140284.html
- anchor: #n2774297
- Companies mentioned: 摂南大学、学校法人常翔学園

Facts:
- An analysis of how home environment and parental involvement affect children’s development and academic performance, targeting parents of sixth-grade elementary school students and third-year junior high school students

## New initiatives to make átoa even more enjoyable start October 1! Get an original sticker and buy the “átoa Face PASS” for elementary school students

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000084116.html
- anchor: #n2774296
- Companies mentioned: AQUARIUM×ART átoa、株式会社アクアメント

Facts:
- Elementary school students: 2,000 yen (including tax)
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,100 yen (including tax)
- átoa Face PASS (valid for 90 days)
- From Thursday, October 1, 2026

## A journey to discover the “Aizu spirit” that the people of Aizu have preserved. 4 special packages featuring special runs of DL Taiki “土津” and the Tadami Line anniversary train are now on sale

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000082705.html
- anchor: #n2774295
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス、東武鉄道、野岩鉄道、会津鉄道、JR東日本、曙酒造、新鶴ワイナリー

Facts:
- Aizubange Station will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026

## 鈴与商事 obtains certification for 105 t-CO2 in J-Credits derived from solar power generation

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000553.000075524.html
- anchor: #n2774294
- Companies mentioned: 鈴与商事、鈴与商事株式会社、鈴与グループ、静銀経営コンサルティング株式会社

Facts:
- Equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of approximately 40 households

## Opening of “BASE YNK,” a cross-building maintenance center that uses AI to protect urban infrastructure. A sustainable building management model will be demonstrated in the Tokyo Station-front Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000599.000052843.html
- anchor: #n2774293
- Companies mentioned: 東京建物株式会社、東京不動産管理株式会社、株式会社THIRD

Facts:
- 東京建物八重洲ビル、東京建物日本橋ビル、東京建物八重洲さくら通りビル、東京建物八重洲仲通りビル
- Facility area
- Opening date

## [ガスト] A classic autumn menu! A “sure-to-delight” fair for 3 generations! A lineup of favorites, including fried oysters and moon-viewing dishes, plus great-value coupons!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000704.000017486.html
- anchor: #n2774292
- Companies mentioned: ガスト、株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ、すかいらーく

Facts:
- Grilled vegetables and moon-viewing cheese-stuffed hamburger steak with mushroom demi-glace sauce
- Tomato soup pasta loaded with seafood
- Japanese set meal with fried oysters [3 pieces]
- Pasta with mushrooms, seared prosciutto and duxelles sauce
- Grilled young chicken with duxelles sauce
- Fresh Shine Muscat parfait with tea aroma
- Fresh Shine Muscat sundae with tea aroma
- Fresh Shine Muscat and tea jelly
- Fresh Shine Muscat mille-feuille
- Shine Muscat shaved ice made with pure ice
- Shaved ice made with pure ice

## 10/４（日）開催 オンライン移住相談会「静岡県東部地域ＤＡＹ（富士宮市・函南町）」

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000768.000079445.html
- anchor: #n2774291
- Companies mentioned: 静岡県、静岡県移住相談センター、富士宮市、函南町

Facts:
- Approximately 1 hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen
- Advance reservations required; limited to 5 groups
- Deadline: October 2 (Friday) at noon
- Hours: 10:00–18:00

## “Heart Vitamin C (berry mix flavor),” an easy-to-take chewable vitamin C supplement. Limited quantities go on sale Friday, October 16, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001615.000017666.html
- anchor: #n2774290
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル

Facts:
- 1粒でビタミンCの1日の推奨摂取量である100mg
- Price: 600 yen (including tax)
- 1袋100 粒入り
- 5 bags: 2,762 yen
- 10 bags: 5,404 yen

## “Business hours/reception hours” ranks first among information people check on websites. 90.1% said they use website information to help make decisions when using a service for the first time

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003352.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2774289
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、アバウトネット株式会社

Facts:
- 52.6% said they “sometimes check” the official website before using a service
- 44.9% said “business hours/reception hours” are the information they check on websites

## Enjoy the luxury without waiting in line. A fair featuring Nagoya’s あつた蓬莱軒, the birthplace of hitsumabushi!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003802.000014571.html
- anchor: #n2774288
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ、あつた蓬莱軒

Facts:
- Boasting a 150-year history
- October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026
- 1名さま ¥16,000

## Complete high school English grammar, vocabulary and practice exercises in 1 book. Publication of “英文法EMPOWER All in One +英単語+イディオム+長文,” an all-in-one reference book for the “basic academic skills test” format of year-end admissions

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009436.000002535.html
- anchor: #n2774287
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 桐原書店、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- Release date: September 15, 2026
- List price: 2,035 yen (including tax)
- 700 words, from basic to required level
- 400 idioms
- B5 size / 468 pages
- Capital: 96 million yen
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- 124 group companies

## らららこども園’s new building wins the New Value Creation Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the 20th Kids Design Award!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190705.html
- anchor: #n2774263
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人ビハーラ、らららこども園、飯山千里建築設計事務所

Facts:
- Site area: 1,190.75 square meters
- Building area: 420.66 square meters
- Total floor area: 662.51 square meters

## 28 projects selected for the Reiwa 8 University and KOSEN Function Enhancement Support Program. The program supports universities and KOSEN in strengthening their capacity to develop science, engineering and digital talent.

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190339.html
- anchor: #n2774262
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人大学改革支援・学位授与機構、東京工業高等専門学校、愛知県立高等専門学校、福岡市立高等専門学校、北海道大学、室蘭工業大学、山形大学、茨城大学、筑波大学、千葉大学、東京大学、電気通信大学、東京薬科大学、横浜国立大学、横浜市立大学、金沢大学、三重大学、京都工芸繊維大学、立命館大学、大阪大学、神戸大学、奈良先端科学技術大学院大学、島根大学、広島大学、山陽小野田市立山口東京理科大学、愛媛大学、九州大学、熊本大学、滋賀県立高等専門学校

## A new place in Mejiro, Tokyo, for “food and gifts” that add a little richness to everyday life. Le fiL and futo to open simultaneously on September 18

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000181786.html
- anchor: #n2774261
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォワード・クリエイション、futo

Facts:
- On Friday, September 18, 2026, bistro Le fiL and gift shop & cafe futo gift shop & cafe mejiro will open in Mejiro, Toshima Ward, Tokyo.
- The location is a 3-minute walk from Mejiro Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

## Harvest peaches and Shine Muscat grapes in a game this autumn!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000174592.html
- anchor: #n2774260
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社万代、株式会社万代ホールディングス

Facts:
- The number of claw machines offering fresh produce as prizes will increase from 7 to 12.
- The number of game machines featuring food, fresh produce, beverages, and refrigerated and frozen foods will increase from 87 to 110.
- Of the approximately 200 machines in the main building, more than half—approximately 55%—are slated to feature products for the dining table and everyday life.
- The annex, アミューズメントパーク万代 新青森店, will have approximately 120 game machines featuring plush toys, figurines, sweets, household goods and more.
- Approximately 40 10-yen catcher machines, which are easy for young children to play, will be installed.
- The kids' space will be expanded from approximately 25 tsubo to approximately 30 tsubo.
- A library area stocked with approximately 100 books.

## イチ＊ビル・ミュープラット一宮×ASTY一宮・尾州ビレッジ共同販促について

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000142763.html
- anchor: #n2774259
- Companies mentioned: 名鉄プロパティマネジメント株式会社、名古屋ステーション開発株式会社、名鉄ミューズポイント、TOKAI STATION POINT、ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋、名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル、岐阜県産飛騨牛、アピックス、RonRon THE SECOND、ドトールコーヒーショップ、ラッセルホブス、マネケン、フーシェ、Pastel、ファミリーマート、とんこつラーメン ラの壱、＃Ｃ－ｐｌａ、焼き鳥 きんざん、ラモードイワイ、カレーハウスＣｏＣｏ壱番屋、モスバーガー、とんかつ新宿さぼてん、おこわのさんわ、寿屋、ゆきこおばさんの台所、日本一、横浜中華 華星、SakeShopハヤシヤ、グリーン・グルメ、OSOZAi－YA 美濃味匠、はなまるダイニングセレクト、リトルマーメイド、ミスタードーナツ、柏屋光章、とうふや豆蔵、カネ井青果、タカギフーズ、魚喜、成城石井、マツモトキヨシ、プロント、御月見堂、三省堂書店、シュープ プラス、丸亀製麺、KOMEHYO買取センター、ラフィネ、なまらむ 羊羊軒、mills by TruffleBakery、尾州ブルーイング、GAME TERRACE

Facts:
- Equivalent to 20,000 yen
- Equivalent to 10,000 yen
- Equivalent to 5,000 yen

## 「いもくりなんきん日和 byくらしみっけ」開催

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000147296.html
- anchor: #n2774258
- Companies mentioned: 山陽SC開発株式会社、岡山一番街・さんすて岡山、さんすて福山、はちみつとさつまいも工房

## Children's international film festival 第33回 キネコ国際映画祭: Buzzworthy film 『ダドリーと宇宙ナメクジの侵略』, whose distribution has been secured in more than 7 countries ahead of its release, to receive its Asian premiere!

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000130193.html
- anchor: #n2774257
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人キネコ・フィルム、Fabrique D’Images、Fantabulous、Freaks Factory、Fearless Frog、株式会社ティー ワイ リミテッド

Facts:
- 33rd Kineko International Film Festival
- More than 7 countries worldwide
- 85 minutes

## The second 3D figure project for GUZOU VTuber 姫生のーむ launches! Lottery sales and a giveaway campaign begin Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000139575.html
- anchor: #n2774256
- Companies mentioned: ブルーアール株式会社、株式会社タジク、Cheerium

Facts:
- Approx. 20 cm
- Size: approximately 12 cm
- Size: approximately 10 cm
- Price: 29,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 14,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥9,800 (including tax)

## Toei Kyoto Studio Park takes to the night sky over Odaiba, Tokyo. “Toei Kyoto Studio Park” depicted by 1,000 drones

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000144842.html
- anchor: #n2774255
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東映太秦映画村、ODAIBA DRONE SHOW 2026実行委員会、株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン、ULTRA PLANET株式会社、東映グループ、東映デジマ株式会社、東映株式会社、東映ビデオ株式会社、東映アニメーション株式会社

Facts:
- 1,000 drones
- Sept. 4, 2026
- 50th anniversary of opening
- Maximum altitude of 125m

## Hokkaido debut [September 30–October 5]: “TERAS Sashiko Exhibition 2026” to be held at 大丸札幌店's “あしたのくらし支度マーケット”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000170753.html
- anchor: #n2774254
- Companies mentioned: TERAS、株式会社TOMOS company、大丸札幌店、NHK World

Facts:
- SASHIKO FABRIC Box Tote bag ¥6,200 and up
- SASHIKO FABRIC Pencil Case ¥3,520 and up
- SASHIKO FABRIC Card Case ¥4,400
- SASHIKO FABRIC Wallet ¥5,720 and up
- SASHIKO Cushion Cover ¥9,900 and up
- Azuma bag ¥3,960 and up
- FLAT Tote Bag ¥14,300 and up
- Original Sweat Elbow patch - Heather Gray ¥16,500 (tax included)
- BORO Tapestry ¥9,900 and up
- BORO Mini Wallet ¥13,860
- BORO Cushion Cover ¥14,300 and up

## What is the purpose of a company?—“People-First Management Forum in Amagasaki” to consider the essence of work and management

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000174976.html
- anchor: #n2774253
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人尼崎地域産業活性化機構、オープンイノベーションコア尼崎運営協議会、人を大切にする経営学会、株式会社天彦産業、株式会社栄水化学、一般社団法人ミライ企業協議会

Facts:
- 全国で労働需給ギャップが約1,100万人に達するとの見込まれる
- Participation fee: ¥2,000
- Capacity: 60 students
- Visited more than 8,500 companies and other organizations
- A bestseller with cumulative series sales of 1 million copies
- Founded in 1875 in Omi (Koka) as a backsaw manufacturer
- Selected for the “100 Diversity Management Companies” program in 2013
- In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the company to see its efforts to promote women's participation in the workplace.
- In March 2022, following the sudden death of the previous president, a female employee from outside the founding family took over as the fourth-generation president of the long-established company, founded 67 years earlier.

## オビツ製作所の創業60周年記念展示を横浜人形の家で開催

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000080188.html
- anchor: #n2774252
- Companies mentioned: オビツ製作所、横浜人形の家、京都アートギャラリー藝泉、和MOG、temakiドールヘッド製作所、CHIP STARS、33.wear、ron ron、DOLLCE、カラン堂、kuma-c、nabekko ensoku、アトリエB、Arcadian、マスミアート、Shall we doll、㈱スター、ミニチュアスタジオ、クレイジーケンバンド、ダブルジョイレコーズ有限会社

Facts:
- Adults: 1,200 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 600 yen
- Admission (adults: 400 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
- Admission: ¥5,000
- Fee: 44,000 yen
- Fee: 3,500 yen
- 料金 1個500円
- 料金 1個300円
- Planned retail price: ¥790
- Planned retail price: ¥1,200
- Planned retail price: ¥2,500

## 大成株式会社「不動産DX EXPO 2026」に出展

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000101228.html
- anchor: #n2774251
- Companies mentioned: 大成株式会社、不動産DX EXPO 2026、T-Spider、Simplicity、Starlight

Facts:
- More than 90% of existing buildings in Japan are small- and medium-sized.
- Drawing on nearly 70 years of facility management expertise and know-how
- Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2026
- 2026年9月30日(水)～10月2日(金)10:00～17:00
- Booth number: S01-38

## “Rain Cloud Radar” added to the Android version of tenki.jp 登山天気

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000087497.html
- anchor: #n2774250
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALiNKインターネット、一般財団法人 日本気象協会、tenki.jp 登山天気

Facts:
- On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, “Rain Cloud Radar” was added to the “Map Search” screen of the Android version.

## 【10/22リアル開催】オラクルは語らない、Exadataを“本当に賢く”使うための最適解

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000177871.html
- anchor: #n2774249
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック デジタル株式会社、オラクル、株式会社プロトコーポレーション

Facts:
- Operates more than 2,000 databases
- Uptime of 99.999% or higher

## 『アイドルマスター SideM』 teams up with スポーツクラブ ルネサンス at 49 locations nationwide! 5 ambassadors support producers' health

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000147730.html
- anchor: #n2774248
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オリグレス、株式会社ルネサンス、アイドルマスター SideM、スポーツクラブ ルネサンス、315プロダクション

Facts:
- 49 locations nationwide
- 5 ambassadors
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 29
- 2,690 yen (tax included)
- 10,600 yen (tax included)
- 21,000 yen (tax included)
- 31,320 yen (tax included)
- 330 facilities
- August 13, 1982
- 1,310,000,000 yen
- 90 people

## HUNTSMAN, the British luxury tailor steeped in tradition, presents its 2026 HOLIDAY MADE-TO-MEASURE COLLECTION

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000020961.html
- anchor: #n2774247
- Companies mentioned: HUNTSMAN、WATAKI株式会社、KINDWARE、HOLLAND & SHERRY、HARRISONS

Facts:
- Made-to-Measure: 357,500 yen including tax and up
- Made-to-Measure from ¥297,000, tax included
- Made-to-Measure from ¥306,900, tax included
- Purchase of Made-to-Measure (pattern-order) items totaling ¥150,000 or more, tax included

## OSAJI to relaunch its eau de parfum on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000132927.html
- anchor: #n2774246
- Companies mentioned: OSAJI、株式会社OSAJI

Facts:
- Available nationwide from Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- 50mL / ¥17,600 (tax included)
- 1 type (3 types × 5mL each), ¥5,940 (tax included)

## SoVeC’s “XR Sound Experience” featured at the “Space Brothers Exhibition: The Finale — Two Paths”

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000045734.html
- anchor: #n2774245
- Companies mentioned: SoVeC株式会社、ジムノペティ、寺坂波操株式会社、ソニー株式会社

Facts:
- From Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Sunday, October 4, 2026

## Displaying Osaka Sealing Printing’s products certified with the Biomass Mark

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000113373.html
- anchor: #n2774244
- Companies mentioned: 大阪シーリング印刷株式会社、OSPグループ、日本有機資源協会、RX Japan合同会社、日本経済新聞社、株式会社OSPホールディングス

Facts:
- 5 products have been certified
- 10% biomass content
- Operating a total of 17 companies (10 domestic and 7 overseas)
- Production facilities are located at 19 sites nationwide

## [Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store] Let’s dance Awa Odori together! Harukas Nippon Expo: “Tokushima Edition,” where you can discover Tokushima’s little-known charms

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000155220.html
- anchor: #n2774243
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社近鉄百貨店、KNT-CTホールディングス株式会社、クラブツーリズム、大塚国際美術館、DONUTS A WA MODE、パール洋菓子店、にし阿波トベリーファーム、Bento&Hakko Lab 山口飲食、BAKINY、和ぁさん家、たの久、上勝開拓団 エルミタージュ・バレー酒ブリュワリー、もやい舎、ハレルヤ、津久司蒲鉾、Awaraku、たむらのタマゴ、徳島アンテナショップ「あるでよ徳島」、ダイドーグループホールディングス株式会社、NPO日本の祭りネットワーク、ジュエリー工房 Athens、藍薬師、AOLA

Facts:
- September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday)–September 29 (Tuesday), 2026
- 10：00～20：00
- Around 40 members in total from ren (dance groups) active in Kansai
- 8 of the 13 brands
- “Sunflower” ¥330

## [Kyoto’s only waterfall among Japan’s 100 Best Waterfalls] A stay plan pairing waterfall meditation with a wood-fired tent sauna—the reverse of “warm up, then cool down”—launches October 1 at 2 private villas in Miyazu

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000021997.html
- anchor: #n2774242
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社にしがき、マリントピアリゾート、宮津ハーバー、天橋立 MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS

Facts:
- Approximately 40m high
- Approximately 20m wide
- Starts October 1, 2026
- Available for stays through April 30, 2027
- 30 minutes of waterfall meditation
- Tent sauna for up to 90 minutes
- 2 buildings in total
- 4 buildings in total
- Capital: ¥200 million
- Number of employees: 400

## 誠品生活日本橋 to hold “七週年慶,” an event celebrating its 7th anniversary, and launch “Taiwan-Japan Cultural Festival Non-stop!” on September 10

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000135515.html
- anchor: #n2774241
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社有隣堂、誠品生活日本橋、COREDO室町テラス、富錦樹台菜香檳

Facts:
- “The Big Direct-from-Publishers Book Fair,” bringing together 27 publishers, its largest edition to date
- From September 10, 2026 (Thursday) to November 1 (Sunday)
- An experiential bookstore complex that opened in Japan in September 2019.

## 青山フラワーマーケット’s moon-viewing arrangements: gaze at the moon among flowers and greenery

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000007230.html
- anchor: #n2774240
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パーク・コーポレーション、青山フラワーマーケット、Aoyama Flower Market TEA HOUSE、hana-kichi

Facts:
- Moon-Viewing Bouquet, reference price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Moon-Viewing Arrangement, reference price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Potted hibotan, reference price: ¥2,530 (tax included)
- Moon-Viewing Gift Arrangement S, price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,770 (tax included)
- Course fee: ¥7,150 (tax included)
- Had 121 stores nationwide as of September 11, 2026

## NTT西日本 and WizWe form a business partnership to promote personalized support for building healthy habits using data and AI, aiming to address local issues through collaboration with municipalities, companies and others

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000035684.html
- anchor: #n2774239
- Companies mentioned: NTT西日本、WizWe、Smart Habit

Facts:
- Completion rate for specific health guidance rises from 29.1% to 83%
- Children’s dental checkup attendance rate is approximately 2.5 times higher

## Creal Hotels’ high-end apartment hotel brand VAYS（ヴェイズ） opens its 2nd location in Ginza-Tsukiji

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000037604.html
- anchor: #n2774238
- Companies mentioned: クリアル株式会社、クリアルホテルズ株式会社、VAYS（ヴェイズ）、CREAL（クリアル）、CREAL PB（クリアルピービー）、CREAL PRO（クリアルプロ）

Facts:
- 18 guest rooms in total
- Spacious design with more than 40 square meters of floor space
- Accommodates group stays of up to 6 guests
- A luxurious space of approximately 50 square meters
- 6 beds
- A refined designer room of approximately 43 square meters
- 4 beds
- Accommodates stays for up to 4 guests
- Online real estate investment starting at ¥10,000
- Invest from the ¥10 million range
- Use from approximately ¥100 million
- Capital: ¥3,453,244,550

## <Salad Cafe SALA PARA, exclusive to Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store> New easy-to-eat wrap sandwiches you can enjoy with one hand! Discover the variety only a salad specialty shop can offer

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000115470.html
- anchor: #n2774237
- Companies mentioned: ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、サラダカフェ株式会社、Salad Cafe SALA PARA

Facts:
- ¥798 / tax included
- ¥850 / tax included
- 10 million yen
- ¥5.42403 billion

## ◆スマホ世代に向けて「探し」「見比べ」て作品を楽しむ鑑賞体験をデザイン◆ 関西大学・堀研究室が「月次風俗所職図屏風」鑑賞支援アプリを開発 ～堺市博物館 企画展（ 9月19日～12月13日 ）で公開～

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000013058.html
- anchor: #n2774236
- Companies mentioned: 関西大学、堀研究室、堺市博物館

Facts:
- FY2026
- From Saturday, September 19
- Through Sunday, December 13
- Approximately 5 meters wide
- Approximately 80 centimeters high

## Talk event featuring Junko Takase, Akutagawa Prize-winning author, and other events at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026; Saturday, October 10, 13:00 onward (local time), and more

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000103029.html
- anchor: #n2774235
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、一般社団法人日本書籍出版協会、DuMont社、フランクフルト市文化局

Facts:
- Friday, October 9, 17:00 onward

## 旺文社 launches “Keisetsu Radio: University Entrance Exam Information in 10 Minutes,” a podcast program for university entrance exam candidates

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000055026.html
- anchor: #n2774234
- Companies mentioned: 旺文社、Spotify、Apple、Amazon

Facts:
- 2020（14.2%）→2025（18.2％）
- 40.5% of 15- to 19-year-olds are podcast users
- Established: October 1, 1931
- “Keisetsu Jidai,” a long-running exam information magazine first published in 1932

## KiHa 40 series to make a 375.5-kilometer one-way long-distance run! Tour on a special group train connecting Sapporo and Abashiri now on sale

- Published: 2026-09-16T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000082705.html
- anchor: #n2774233
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス、国鉄

Facts:
- 374.5 kilometers one way
- More than approximately 8 hours
- Approximately 16 hours
- From 1977
- Through 1982