# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-25 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 9 of 24

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 2249 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 68 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Recharge skin that has spent the summer with firmness, resilience and radiance: limited-quantity launch of “ケキュア ルミナス パウダー,” formulated with PDRN and glutathione

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000135260.html
- anchor: #n2994202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイアナ、Dstyleホールディングス、株式会社ディビュース、株式会社美と健康とご褒美、株式会社Dサクセッションパートナーズ、株式会社ディープライズ、株式会社ビューティフルライフ、株式会社Dリテールクリエイションズ、株式会社DiaUNGU、株式会社DUAL MEDICAL、株式会社D-LOGI LINKS

Facts:
- Operates approximately 600 salons nationwide
- More than 970,000 people
- September 15, 2026

## [チーズガーデン] A commemorative project marking the 140th anniversary of the Utsunomiya Line (Utsunomiya–Kuroiso section): “御用邸チーズケーキ（特別限定パッケージ）” goes on sale Oct. 2 (Fri.)※

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000040854.html
- anchor: #n2994201
- Companies mentioned: チーズガーデン、JR東日本、株式会社庫や、コロワイドグループ

Facts:
- Commemorative project marking the 140th anniversary of the Utsunomiya Line (Utsunomiya–Kuroiso section)
- Price: ¥1,680 (tax included)
- Quantity for sale: 1,000 (total across 4 sales locations)

## 【MARK & LONA × KARINA】2026 AUTUMN / WINTER KARINA Ambassador Selection | Style.02

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000024046.html
- anchor: #n2994200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キューブ、MARK & LONA、aespa、KARINA

Facts:
- Price: ¥38,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥29,700 (tax included)
- Price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Price: ¥40,700 (tax included)
- Price: ¥110,000 (tax included)

## As warm as down, despite being a blanket. The legendary blanket series, “6-layer/8-layer blankets that trap warmth,” has been renewed with graphene, a “miracle material,” for even greater warmth—and is finally going on sale.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000103370.html
- anchor: #n2994199
- Companies mentioned: セレクチュアー株式会社、bon moment（ボンモマン）、NASA

Facts:
- Cumulative sales have reached 600,000 blankets since launch.
- Graphene has a wavelength of 6–14 μm.
- From ¥6,480 (tax and shipping included)

## Malatang has become a game! Daikanyama specialty restaurant 転転麻辣湯 releases a browser game

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000071963.html
- anchor: #n2994198
- Companies mentioned: 僕と私と株式会社、転転麻辣湯

Facts:
- 3 spice levels: “mild,” “medium,” and “hot”
- 9 types of ingredients in total
- 21 types in total

## GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO has received the international eco-certification “Green Key.”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000054899.html
- anchor: #n2994197
- Companies mentioned: GOOD NATURE HOTEL KYOTO、株式会社ビオスタイル、京阪ホールディングス株式会社、国際環境教育基金（FEE）

Facts:
- In September 2026
- More than 9,000 certified hotels and other properties (as of June 2026)
- The 4th–9th floors
- 141 rooms in total
- 28㎡～90㎡

## English-language lifestyle magazine Tokyo Weekender publishes its Autumn 2026 issue. Actor Ken Watanabe graces the cover. Stories of people pursuing creative expression across generations, including Masayoshi Sukita and Kazuto.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000017308.html
- anchor: #n2994196
- Companies mentioned: Tokyo Weekender、ENGAWA株式会社、Netflix、Blue Note Records、BEDWIN、1 Hotel Tokyo、Abbey Road Music Photography Awards、前橋国際芸術祭 2026

Facts:
- The 5-year survival rate at the time was just 11.5%.
- Approximately 20,000 copies will be distributed at 400 locations in Tokyo.
- More than 160 artists from Japan and overseas are taking part.
- General: 3,000 yen
- Students: ¥2,000

## Booth plans have been announced for “MINAMI WHEEL 2026,” one of Japan’s largest live music showcases, with マクセル as a special sponsor.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000075608.html
- anchor: #n2994195
- Companies mentioned: マクセル、FM802、ZIPPO、tabiwa by WESTER

Facts:
- 2026年10月10日(土)～12日(月・祝)に開催される
- Performing artists: approximately 450 or more
- An “event-exclusive tenugui” will be given to the first 300 people each day, for a total of 900 recipients.

## 【Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka】Participating for the first time in “Ikita Kenchiku Museum Festival Osaka 2026,” one of Japan’s largest architecture events | Held on October 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.), 2026

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000118716.html
- anchor: #n2994194
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温故知新、Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka、三木楽器開成館、原田産業株式会社、大阪写真会館、小川晋一都市建築設計事務所、一般社団法人生きた建築ミュージアム大阪、Small Luxury Hotels of the World（SLH）

Facts:
- A record 224 sites will take part, including 32 first-time participants.
- Each of the 11 guest rooms was created in collaboration with a different Champagne house.
- Limited to 32 people across both days
- Capital: ¥10 million (as of January 2026)

## October’s recommended menu celebrates autumn’s maitake mushrooms! “Maitake and Chicken Tempura” and “Meat and Maitake Soba” available for a limited time starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 1.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000042301.html
- anchor: #n2994193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小田急レストランシステム、箱根そば

Facts:
- 2026
- October
- ¥680
- ¥50 million

## “The townspeople should be even prouder!” Rinka Kumada praises the town’s charms as “Tabiiro FOCAL” releases its feature on Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000008669.html
- anchor: #n2994192
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランジスタ、株式会社ブランジスタメディア

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of the town’s establishment
- 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake

## Vantan students take part in a 30th-anniversary party for Candy Stripper, founded by an alumna!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000054535.html
- anchor: #n2994191
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンタン、Candy Stripper、コレサワ、りち、レコールバンタン、GLAY、ハリセンボン、森三中、ミニストリー

Facts:
- The event marking the 30th anniversary will feature a fashion show, the first in approximately 15 years.
- Ticket price: ¥3,930 (tax included) *“THANK YOU 30th PRICE” in gratitude for 30 years
- All 1,169 instructors*4 are active professionals working at the forefront of their industries.
- The school has produced more than 210,000 graduates to date.

## “I was shown a new way to look at travel,” says former AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi, heading off on a restorative trip as “Tabiiro FOCAL” releases its feature on Kimino, Wakayama Prefecture.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000008669.html
- anchor: #n2994190
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランジスタ、株式会社ブランジスタメディア、AKB48

Facts:
- Held membership for a record 17 years

## Manatsu Akimoto tries her hand at traditional glassmaking! The October issue of “Monthly Tabiiro” features a tour of Izumi, Osaka Prefecture.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000008669.html
- anchor: #n2994189
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランジスタ、株式会社ブランジスタメディア

Facts:
- Approximately 30 minutes by train from central Osaka
- 70th anniversary of the city’s establishment
- 15th debut anniversary

## 今年で10回目！毎年大人気「パンまつり」は“㊙パン”がテーマ！いも・くりスイーツや「はぴだんぶい」限定企画など、この秋だけの楽しみが続々登場/ルミネ・ニュウマン 2026年 秋イベントを各種開催

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000003279.html
- anchor: #n2994188
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルミネ、ニュウマン新宿、Petrichor Bakery and Cafe、DEAN & DELUCA CAFE、ルミネ新宿、イイトルミネ新宿、ルミネ池袋、ニュウマン横浜、ルミネ荻窪、ルミネ大宮、ルミネ川越、ルミネ町田、ルミネ有楽町、ルミネ北千住、大船ルミネウィング、ルミネ横浜、株式会社サンリオ、はぴだんぶい

Facts:
- 今年で10回目を迎えるニュウマン新宿の「パンまつり」
- A lineup of distinctive, limited-edition “secret breads” from 15 popular bakeries!
- ¥2,200 (tax included) for 1 random card
- ¥4,400 (tax included) for 1 shopping bag and 1 random card
- 15 shops—including popular confectioners, cafes, and chestnut specialists, mainly from Kasama—gather from Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan’s top chestnut-producing region!
- 「カフェ・レストラン ONE LUMINEディナークーポン」は12月10日（木）～12月25日（金）までの各日18:00以降にご利用いただける500円クーポン

## 【Krispy Kreme Premium DOUGH-wich® series, exclusive to the AMU Plaza Hakata store】A new product featuring “imo” (sweet potato), one of autumn’s seasonal flavors: “Doughwich® Cinnamon Sweet Potato & Custard”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000075665.html
- anchor: #n2994187
- Companies mentioned: クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社、KKDJ

Facts:
- 【Price】¥486

## A financial and career education game that offers “practice for life” was held for 30 first- and second-year high school students.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000059559.html
- anchor: #n2994186
- Companies mentioned: ブロードマインド株式会社、藤沢翔陵高等学校

Facts:
- More than 4,500 children and students
- Founded in 2002
- 200,000 consultations to date
- Customer satisfaction: 98.9%
- More than 80% of participants

## Celebrating the 10th anniversary of くばら “Ago Dashi Tsuyu”! New commercial featuring Sakana-kun begins airing; 10th-anniversary appreciation giveaway campaign on LINE also starts Thursday, October 1.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000079541.html
- anchor: #n2994185
- Companies mentioned: 久原本家グループ、株式会社久原醤油、くばら、北海道くばら、久原醤油、久原本家

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of its launch
- 1,500 yen or more (tax included)
- 320 winners in total
- ¥594 (tax included)
- 500 ml

## JAM HOME MADE launches a chain bag inspired by wallet chains!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000011868.html
- anchor: #n2994184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 JAM HOME MADE、ジャムホームメイド、4NK

Facts:
- Height 26, width 42, depth 16 (cm)
- Weight 460 (g)
- Capacity 10 (L)
- ¥24,200 (tax included)
- Height 19, width 42, depth 11.5 (cm)
- Weight 320 (g)
- Capacity 4 (L)
- 23,100 yen (tax included)
- Weight 440 (g)

## 16 municipalities in Oita Prefecture adopt “Space Water Bureau,” a water utility digital transformation solution using satellite data and AI.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000045963.html
- anchor: #n2994183
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社天地人、JAXA、日本水道協会、国土交通省、大分県庁

Facts:
- 16 water utilities in Oita Prefecture
- Approximately 25.3% of Japan’s total water pipe network length
- Approximately 189,000 km of pipelines

## New brand meichu（メイチュ）, featuring colored contact lenses produced by あのさん, launches with 6 new colors*¹ featuring effect-level catchlight designs that create radiance and dimension.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000059752.html
- anchor: #n2994182
- Companies mentioned: PIA株式会社、meichu（メイチュ）、あのさん、LILY ANNA、クイーンアイズ、ホテラバ、モアコンタクト、TOY'S FACTORY、KADOKAWA、NHK、日本武道館、チェンソーマン、【推しの子】、民王R、惡の華

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,600 (before tax), ¥1,760 (tax included) (10 lenses)
- DIA: 14.1 mm / graphic diameter: 13.2 mm
- DIA: 14.5 mm / colored diameter: 13.8 mm
- Water content: 38%/55%

## First-ever simultaneous event at 3 hotels in Tokyo! “HAPPY SMILE ART in Mitsui Garden Hotels,” a free hotel lobby art exhibition

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000084468.html
- anchor: #n2994181
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井不動産ホテルマネジメント、一般社団法人グループハッピースマイル、学校法人服部学園 御茶の水美術専門学校、三井ガーデンホテル銀座プレミア、三井ガーデンホテル京橋、三井ガーデンホテル銀座五丁目、三井不動産グループ

Facts:
- 3 hotels located in the Ginza-Kyobashi area
- Held for a total of 61 days
- Distinctive works by 34 artists
- A total of 67 works on display
- 34 facilities in Japan and overseas

## [Daizawa Factory’s First Sustainable Halloween Event] A ghost appears from the cup!? “Drinkable Pumpkin Pudding & Sweet Potato” arrives in Minami-Aoyama from Friday, October 2

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000317.000045733.html
- anchor: #n2994180
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大泉工場、BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE、1110 CAFE/BAKERY、_SHIP KOMBUCHA

Facts:
- PUMPKIN WALTZ 2.0 (Pumpkin Waltz 2.0) ¥1,080 (tax included)
- BENIIMO RONDO (Beniimo Rondo) ¥1,080 (tax included)
- Capital: ¥20,000,000

## メガネの愛眼 to launch a tie-up campaign with the film 『時給三〇〇円の死神』 from Friday, September 25, 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000045515.html
- anchor: #n2994179
- Companies mentioned: 愛眼株式会社、メガネの愛眼、時給三〇〇円の死神

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation: 360,000 copies
- Capital: ¥5,478 million

## Yamato Zaitaku presents long-service awards for the 3rd consecutive year, recognizing the achievements of 7 employees

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000037188.html
- anchor: #n2994178
- Companies mentioned: 大和財託株式会社

Facts:
- 2 employees reaching 10 years of service
- 5 employees reaching 5 years of service
- I founded the company 13 years ago, working alone out of a small office of just about 10 tsubo.

## Equipped with a new foldable, multifunctional LED light: BoostCharge Pro mobile battery with motion-sensor light, 10,000mAh

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000017218.html
- anchor: #n2994177
- Companies mentioned: ベルキン株式会社、Belkin、Foxconn Interconnect Technology

Facts:
- 10,000mAh
- 45W
- Approx. 29 minutes
- Approx. 49 minutes
- Approx. 1.15 times
- Approx. 1.74 times
- ¥9,082
- 2 years

## There’s more to autumn than waiting for the leaves to change. Bring autumn into your home a little early with flowers that evoke the season as it deepens.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000028146.html
- anchor: #n2994176
- Companies mentioned: 第一園芸株式会社、ビアンカバーネット、エルベシャトラン、三井不動産株式会社

Facts:
- Retail price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Sale price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Sale price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Founded: 1898 (established in 1951)
- Capital: ¥480 million

## A 55th-anniversary Christmas from 京王プラザホテル: connecting hearts through the theme of “letters,” with original postcards, too

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000085388.html
- anchor: #n2994175
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京王プラザホテル、京王プラザホテル

Facts:
- 55th anniversary of opening
- A Christmas tree approximately 5m tall
- Visitors from around 100 countries worldwide
- Adults: ¥7,500
- Elementary school students and younger children: ¥3,750
- Adults 10,000 yen
- Elementary school students and younger children: ¥5,000
- Adults: ¥14,000
- Elementary school students and younger children: ¥7,000
- 6,000 yen
- Includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine: ¥13,500
- Includes 3 pairing drinks: ¥16,000
- Includes a welcome glass of sparkling wine: ¥6,900
- Includes a L’Occitane gift: ¥7,800
- Welcome sparkling wine + 1 drink of your choice from approximately 70 varieties

## The 「ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle-」 × 「山下本気うどん」 collaboration enters its second half on October 1!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000027681.html
- anchor: #n2994174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーデン、山下本気うどん、ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle-

Facts:
- 麻天狼 Rose seaweed, natto and soft-boiled egg udon: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- どついたれ本舗 Kansai-style beef sinew udon: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Bad Ass Temple Napolitan-style kakiage udon: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- 麻天狼 Brown sugar milk tea: ¥500 (tax included)
- どついたれ本舗 Orange pulp soda: ¥500 (tax included)
- Bad Ass Temple Purple sweet potato milk: ¥500 (tax included)
- Trading can badges (18 designs, random): ¥550 (tax included)
- Complete set of trading can badges, containing 18 designs: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Trading acrylic stands (18 designs, random): ¥990 (tax included)
- Trading acrylic

## At the 74th All-Japan Corporate Track and Field Championships, Nanami Okawa placed 2nd in the women’s J3000m, and Yuka Kimura placed 4th in the women’s 1500m

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000099121.html
- anchor: #n2994173
- Companies mentioned: 積水化学工業株式会社、セキスイフェアリーズ

Facts:
- Nanami Okawa 9'23"71
- Yuka Kimura 4'13"75
- Women’s 5000m, 11th place
- Rina Sasaki 15'44"16
- Women’s 5000m, 43rd place
- Akari Matsumoto 16'40"30

## What does it take for companies to break through growth limits? A special webinar on the “Mid-sized Enterprise White Paper,” examining management foundations and organizational and talent strategies for sustainable growth based on the “Mid-sized Enterprise White Paper 2026.” Discussions from both practical and academic perspectives

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000058707.html
- anchor: #n2994172
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タナベコンサルティング、タナベコンサルティンググループ、TCG、株式会社イングリウッド、立命館大学

Facts:
- More than 22,100 companies supported since founding
- Developing managers and next-generation leaders (70.1%)
- More than 970 professional talent

## TWOSTONE&Sons Group company TWOSTONE AIvita to host a webinar, co-organized by 5 companies, on “How to Drive Cost-Effective Sales DX That Delivers Results”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000015060.html
- anchor: #n2994171
- Companies mentioned: TWOSTONE&Sons、TWOSTONE AIvita、FLUED、Grand Central、tldx Solutions、Mer

Facts:
- On Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- 12:00～14:20
- April 2019
- September 2021
- February 2020
- Established on June 1, 2023
- Founded in 2013 as Branding Engineer Co., Ltd.
- Newly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market (now the Growth market; securities code: 7352) on July 7, 2020
- Changed its name to 株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons on June 1, 2023

## Try your hand at 24 sports!—4th Sports Festival in Itabashi

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000129038.html
- anchor: #n2994170
- Companies mentioned: 東京都板橋区

Facts:
- A total of 10,000 people
- October 3
- 10:00～16:00

## 手軽においしく1日分の鉄分やビタミンを補給！ ビフィズス菌LKM512配合で腸にもうれしい 「1日分の鉄分のむヨーグルト」「1日分のビタミンのむヨーグルト」

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000033623.html
- anchor: #n2994169
- Companies mentioned: 協同乳業株式会社、株式会社ファンデリー

Facts:
- 1本あたり鉄分6.5mg配合
- 1本あたりビタミンＣ100mg
- 99.7% of registered dietitians answered “yes”
- 371 registered dietitians working at medical institutions nationwide

## Enjoy fermented ingredients without a care. “Autumn Fermented Feast,” packed with dishes that keep you reaching for rice, starts Friday, September 25

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000017712.html
- anchor: #n2994168
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大戸屋、株式会社コロワイド

Facts:
- Set meal price: ¥1,390 (tax included)
- A la carte price: ¥1,300 (tax included)
- Set meal price: ¥1,480 (tax included)
- A la carte price: ¥1390 (tax included)
- Capital: 43.814 billion yen

## KPMG wins customer satisfaction award in the security and trust services category at the “IDC 2026 Services CSAT Award”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000407.000088324.html
- anchor: #n2994167
- Companies mentioned: KPMG、KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、IDC、International Data Corporation

Facts:
- 87% of companies expect to increase spending on security and trust services
- 13% expect spending to remain flat

## New service allowing customers to earn V Points with “credit card transit” launches October 7

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000006846.html
- anchor: #n2994166
- Companies mentioned: Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、三井住友カード株式会社、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、QUADRAC株式会社、京王電鉄株式会社、首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社、株式会社ゆりかもめ、江ノ島電鉄株式会社

Facts:
- V Points is a shared loyalty points service used by more than 150 million people (※3).
- Ride points: 1 point for every ¥200 (tax included) (0.5%)
- V Point partners (※5), with approximately 160,000 locations nationwide

## Sightron Japan “SJH-75UF” Telescope Tube Cash-Back Campaign Announcement

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000007828.html
- anchor: #n2994165
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトロンジャパン

Facts:
- 50,000 yen in cash
- ¥698,500 (tax included)

## “Understanding Modern Japanese Through Video,” from the “University Entrance Exam Basic Lecture” hybrid study guide series combining books and videos, to be published on September 25!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000055026.html
- anchor: #n2994164
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旺文社

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- Format: A5 size / 192 pages / full color
- Established: October 1, 1931

## [Make bath time even more joyful] The hugely popular picture book “Shima Shima Guruguru” is now available as an additive-free* bath bomb from “& HUG time”! Made with 5 additive-free ingredients and gentle on skin, it is also recommended for a first bath bomb.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000004063.html
- anchor: #n2994163
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノルコーポレーション、株式会社Gakken、株式会社赤ちゃん本舗

Facts:
- The hugely popular baby picture book “Shima Shima Guruguru,” with more than 4 million copies sold in the series*1
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 70 g (1 piece)
- 130 locations nationwide (as of the end of July 2026)

## 【ビアードパパ】“焼きチーズケーキシュー”が10月1日より期間限定で登場！濃厚チーズケーキとサクサク食感のシュークリームが一つになった進化系スイーツ

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000436.000007024.html
- anchor: #n2994162
- Companies mentioned: ビアードパパ、株式会社DAY TO LIFE

Facts:
- Price: ¥340 (tax included)
- From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- October 1, 2026 (Thu)–November 17 (Tue)
- 225 full-time employees
- 2,658 part-time employees
- 485 full-time employees across the group

## BATONZ launches an M&A listing search feature with natural-language search powered by generative AI

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000034376.html
- anchor: #n2994161
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バトンズ、BATONZ、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所

Facts:
- Automatically matches searches to criteria such as more than 400 types of industries, regions and budgets
- I want to take over a business for no more than ¥8 million

## Beisia’s “Gunma Fair” opens on Wednesday, September 30. The stores showcase the appeal of Gunma, from local soul food to products from companies in the prefecture.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000489.000069349.html
- anchor: #n2994160
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベイシア、JOY

Facts:
- Sep. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- October 13, 2026 (Tue)
- ¥430
- ¥637
- ¥538
- ¥322
- ¥106
- ¥214
- ¥367

## ナムコ限定景品が登場のほか、ナムコだけの特典プレゼントも！ 名探偵コナン×ナムコキャンペーン～ TVアニメ30周年記念～全国のアミューズメント施設「ナムコ」で2026年10月9日(金)からスタート！

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000159118.html
- anchor: #n2994159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、名探偵コナン、セガ、ひょこぴょこ、ナムコプライズ

Facts:
- From October 9, 2026 (Fri) to November 15, 2026 (Sun)
- For every ¥500 inserted into an eligible crane game machine
- To 5 winners by lottery

## カラフルなキャンディがテーマの衣装でお出迎え！ 「スタンドマイヒーローズ in NAMJATOWN Pop’n Pastel Sugar」 10月9日(金)よりイベント開催

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000159118.html
- anchor: #n2994158
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、NAMJATOWN、スタンドマイヒーローズ

Facts:
- 26 of the guys, newly illustrated by MURASHIGE-sensei, will appear
- Runs from October 9, 2026 (Fri) to November 8 (Sun)
- 価格：1個600円(税込)
- 価格：1個900円(税込)
- Price: ¥1,600 each (tax included)
- Price: 500 yen (tax included)
- 料金：800円(税込)/1PLAY
- Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,450 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,250 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,350 (tax included)

## LOVOT cafe celebrates its 6th anniversary on October 3, featuring limited-edition menu items and commemorative merchandise themed around “LOVOT Pirates”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000055543.html
- anchor: #n2994157
- Companies mentioned: GROOVE X 株式会社、株式会社アクロスリング、LOVOT cafe

Facts:
- The 10 LOVOTs who live at the cafe
- More than 100,000 people have visited in the 6 years since opening
- +¥1,760 (tax included) with an eligible menu item
- 3,300 yen (tax included)
- +¥550 (tax included) with a menu item
- ¥6,050 each (tax included)
- ¥3,190 each (tax included)
- 2,420 yen (tax included)
- 990 yen (tax included)
- 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- ¥400 each (tax included)
- Purchases of ¥8,800 or more per person (tax included)
- ¥11,000 or more at the online store (tax included)

## 【神戸みなと温泉 蓮】乳がん経験者のための「ピンクリボンヨガ」を10/6と10/15に特別開催

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000536.000024670.html
- anchor: #n2994156
- Companies mentioned: 神戸みなと温泉 蓮、株式会社ラスイート、認定NPO法人J.POSH日本乳がんピンクリボン運動、神戸市立医療センター中央市民病院、神戸市看護大学、日本ヨガ普及協会、日本ヨガメディカル協会、テクノジム

Facts:
- October 6 and 15, 2026
- Yoga: 10 people
- Social gathering: 15 people
- 4,500 yen (4,950 yen including tax)
- ¥2,600 (¥2,860 including tax)
- A separate bathing tax of ¥75 will be charged.
- The property’s own hot spring source, welling up from 1,150 meters underground
- All guest rooms are at least 50 square meters
- Certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as a “Hot Spring-Based Health Promotion Facility” in June 2016
- Also certified as an “Exercise-Based Health Promotion Facility” in November 2024

## Now accepting registrations: Online seminar information for accounting firms and companies from ミロク情報サービス

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000018493.html
- anchor: #n2994155
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミロク情報サービス、Zoom

Facts:
- Serving approximately 8,400 accounting firm users
- Approximately 18,000 medium-sized and small businesses
- Serving approximately 100,000 corporate users

## “Professor Yoro Reflects on Life! Ep64: I’m a shut-in. What should I do if my parents die?” Now available on Audible!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000561.000060069.html
- anchor: #n2994154
- Companies mentioned: Audible、Moon Creative Lab Inc.、VOOX、三井物産

Facts:
- The “バカの壁” series has surpassed 7 million copies sold
- He was diagnosed with cancer last year, at the age of 86
- Currently offers more than 700 episodes of content.

## The Right-Sized Meeting | Aida | Radio That Asks About the Space Between: “Ep52: Tolerance | Aida | Intolerance ※Everyone wants to talk, but there’s nowhere to do it” Now available on the audio learning platform VOOX/Spotify!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000563.000060069.html
- anchor: #n2994153
- Companies mentioned: Moon Creative Lab Inc.、VOOX、東京大学、デジタル庁、株式会社メルカリ、三井物産

Facts:
- More than 700 episodes of content are currently available
- Everyone can enjoy new series for free for 2 weeks after release.

## A new kind of espresso beverage, “Aerocano,” to mark October 1 “Coffee Day,” available for a limited time from Monday, September 28

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000574.000020545.html
- anchor: #n2994152
- Companies mentioned: タリーズコーヒージャパン株式会社、全日本コーヒー協会

Facts:
- Tall only: ¥510
- ¥380

## 2026年冬、ロイヤルグループが贈る『食』と『泊』の新しい体験「MyROYAL」と「リッチモンドクラブ」の連携でポイントの共通利用が可能に！

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000585.000071323.html
- anchor: #n2994151
- Companies mentioned: ロイヤルホールディングス株式会社、ロイヤルグループ、リッチモンドホテル、THE BASEMENT HOTEL、ロイヤルホスト、てんや、シズラー、シェーキーズ、ロイヤルガーデンカフェ、天ぷらてんや、とんかつおりべ

Facts:
- Membership has surpassed 1 million
- Winter 2026

## Joins development of a logistics and rental factory complex in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Located near Laem Chabang Port, Thailand’s largest international trade port, the facility will meet the needs of export-oriented manufacturers.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000602.000052843.html
- anchor: #n2994150
- Companies mentioned: 東京建物株式会社、Tokyo Tatemono (Thailand) Ltd.、SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited、SCX Corporation Company Limited

Facts:
- Developing a facility with a total floor area of approximately 41,652 m²
- Site area: approximately 73,612 m²
- Completion: May 2027

## Hitachi becomes the first Japanese company to join Tokenomics Foundation, advancing standardization of how companies evaluate the outcomes and manage the value of AI investments

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000630.000067590.html
- anchor: #n2994149
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立製作所、Hitachi Digital Services、The Linux Foundation、Tokenomics Foundation、FinOps Foundation、Agentic AI Foundation、HMAX by Hitachi

Facts:
- Participation from more than 34,000 companies
- An organization with a community of more than 120,000 people

## [PISOLA makes its Kyushu debut, bringing its nationwide total to 75 stores!] With an eye toward 300 stores nationwide by 2031, PISOLA Kumamoto Kashima opens on October 21

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000635.000027839.html
- anchor: #n2994148
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社ピソラ、PISOLA、串カツ田中、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB

Facts:
- Capital: ¥30,000,000
- Oct. 21, 2026

## Manga titles have grown about 2 times longer in 15 years. Changes in manga and reading revealed by data from 2 million books

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000660.000022823.html
- anchor: #n2994147
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BookLive、ブックライブ

Facts:
- Cumulative number of books distributed has surpassed 2 million
- 85% of sales come from titles outside the TOP 100
- 1回あたり購入冊数は15年で2.4倍に

## アニメ「ハイキュー!!」と『CLEVER(クレバー)』プロテインバーのコラボ第4弾が発売！限定パッケージ4種！ 全16種のオリジナルキラキラステッカー入り！

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000677.000017718.html
- anchor: #n2994146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイチャーラボ、CLEVER(クレバー)、集英社、週刊少年ジャンプ、英国LGC社

Facts:
- The manga has surpassed 75 million copies in cumulative circulation
- A major hit with worldwide box office revenue exceeding ¥20 billion
- 1個で15gのプロテイン配合
- Keeps carbohydrates to 10 g or less
- Sticker size: approximately 8 cm × 2.5 cm
- ¥198 each (¥213 including tax)
- ¥110 each (¥118 including tax)

## The hugely popular educational manga series “Grab It! Science Daman,” with more than 2.9 million copies sold, is getting its first karuta card game!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000689.000030125.html
- anchor: #n2994014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マガジンハウス、オリコン

Facts:
- The series has sold more than 2.9 million copies in total.
- 12 volumes in total
- 46 picture cards
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Has won explosive popularity, with a cumulative 3.3 billion page views.

## Collect them as you travel from airports to various places and regions! Distribution of “Collect 3-Letter Collaboration Stickers” begins!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000708.000024522.html
- anchor: #n2994013
- Companies mentioned: 中部国際空港株式会社、国際航空運送協会、五稜郭タワー株式会社、株式会社AIRDO、北海道エアポート株式会社、新潟空港ビルディング株式会社、トキエア株式会社、一般社団法人とこなめ観光協会、一般社団法人日間賀島観光協会

Facts:
- Starts Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Number of employees: 293

## ベーシック and Excite to co-host the webinar “B2B Marketing: The Next Move—A Small-Team Marketing Meeting, Part 2: Should You Really Be Doing That Now?” starting at 12:00 on Tuesday, October 6.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000006585.html
- anchor: #n2994012
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベーシック、エキサイト株式会社、ferret、FanGrowth

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Starting at 12:00 on Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- A community of 2,000 marketing professionals

## The hugely popular picture book “Shimashima Guruguru” is now featured on additive-free (※1) bath bombs! Advance sales begin nationwide at Akachan Honpo on September 25, 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000731.000018863.html
- anchor: #n2994011
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、株式会社ノルコーポレーション、株式会社Gakken

Facts:
- The series has sold 4 million copies in total.
- Price: ¥700
- ¥770 including tax
- Net weight: 70 g
- Sept. 25, 2026
- Dec. 31, 2026

## Make everyday sanitizing and drying faster and easier! “Steam Mate Premium,” developed in response to customer feedback, opens for preorders on Friday, September 25.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000734.000018863.html
- anchor: #n2994010
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、アカチャンホンポ

Facts:
- Sanitizes and dries 2 sets of baby bottles in just 35 minutes!
- About 15 cm wide! Compact enough to fit in tight spaces.
- ■Price: ¥12,800 (¥14,080 including tax)

## Relax in the warmth at home this year and ease your fatigue with “warming up at home.”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000740.000070824.html
- anchor: #n2994009
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ

Facts:
- 肩温泉 Pale Gray, M, ¥3,498
- コジット ねおちスト ヒノキの香り 1,320円
- クワッズ Rechargeable Heat Neck Ring, Pink, ¥4,378
- 靴下サプリ まるでこたつ おでかけソックス 23～25cm 各1,980円
- HANDS Original Merino Wool Warm Belly Warmer, ¥2,780 each
- HANDS Original Merino Wool Warm Room Socks, 22–25 cm / 25–27 cm, ¥1,980 each
- HANDS RECOVERY WEAR Long-Sleeve, men’s/women’s, ¥5,480 each

## [Exclusive to にぎりの徳兵衛 and 海鮮アトム] Don’t miss out on this 1-month offer! Get 2 times the points every day in October! Earn plenty of visit points with the Atom official app! Get a ¥500 coupon after as few as 3 visits!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000771.000043111.html
- anchor: #n2994008
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトム、コロワイドグループ、にぎりの徳兵衛、海鮮アトム、ステーキ宮、カルビ大将、がんこ亭、かつ時

Facts:
- アトム共通来店ポイント2倍
- 20 points
- 500 yen coupon
- 37 にぎりの徳兵衛 locations
- 9 海鮮アトム stores
- 46 locations in total
- Operates a total of 43 locations, primarily in the Tokai region.
- Number of locations: 2,633
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Capital: 43.814 billion yen

## “Developers Summit X 2026,” on overcoming the barriers of people and legacy systems, to be held November 25.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000776.000034873.html
- anchor: #n2994007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社翔泳社、三菱UFJインフォメーションテクノロジー、東京ガス、みずほフィナンシャルグループ

Facts:
- 140 years since founding

## Only retailers that can optimize will win — announces the “demand and pricing optimization OS” powered by AI孔明 on IDX.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000813.000040956.html
- anchor: #n2994006
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、AI RetailBooster on IDX、IDX、Tokkyo.Ai

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
- Trusted by more than 10,000 companies and more than 1 million customers
- BCNアワードで17年連続販売本数1位を獲得しています

## [Taking place Oct. 28 (Wednesday)] Learn reach strategies and practical insights for the TV-and-digital era! Registration is open for the “CTV/OTT Conference”!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000829.000002888.html
- anchor: #n2994005
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社宣伝会議、メルカリ、TVer、ABEMA、YouTube

Facts:
- Taking place Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- 13:00–14:15 (doors open: 12:30)
- Courses and training programs attended by approximately 100,000 people annually

## アイスマイリー releases a “Local LLM and On-Premises Generative AI Service Selection Checklist”! Compares deployment methods, RAG, and 6 major services for companies that face challenges using the cloud.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000844.000053344.html
- anchor: #n2994004
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスマイリー、AIsmiley

Facts:
- 3,000,000 monthly page views
- 500 or more listed products
- Capital: 14,990 thousand yen

## The Hiroshima Shareo store of the accessories brand “Cullet” OPENS on Saturday, Sept. 26!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000901.000061261.html
- anchor: #n2994003
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンドレス、Cullet

Facts:
- Opening date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Everyone is guaranteed to win a discount coupon for 5%–20% off, redeemable on the spot.

## A new size is here for UP-T’s hugely popular plush pouch!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000970.000066462.html
- anchor: #n2994002
- Companies mentioned: UP-T、丸井織物株式会社

Facts:
- Approx. 8.5 cm wide × 13 cm high × 6 cm deep
- Regular price: ¥2,585 (tax included)
- Tシャツ1枚1,100円（税込み）から

## “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” opens at ラゾーナ川崎プラザ on Monday, September 28!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000973.000015685.html
- anchor: #n2994001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、スーパーSANWA、ポプラ社、Hakusensha、BANDAI、Penguin Random House LLC、Hachette Livre、KADOKAWA、Gakken

Facts:
- More than 50 venues nationwide
- 2.5 million members
- More than 1,700 participating stores
- 8,000 types in the lineup
- Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
- Price: 1,080 yen (tax included)

## New service allowing customers to earn V Points with “credit card transit” launches October 7

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000032321.html
- anchor: #n2994000
- Companies mentioned: Vポイントマーケティング、三井住友カード、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン、QUADRAC、京王電鉄、つくばエクスプレス、ゆりかもめ、江ノ島電鉄

Facts:
- V Points is a shared loyalty points service used by more than 150 million people (※3).
- Ride points: 1 point for every ¥200 (tax included) (0.5%)
- V Point partners (※5), with approximately 160,000 locations nationwide

## “資生堂パーラー Ginza Main Store Salon de Café” offers limited-edition parfaits and desserts that celebrate the abundance of autumn with seasonal fruit.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000999.000006543.html
- anchor: #n2993999
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂パーラー、東京銀座資生堂ビル

Facts:
- “Sweet Potato and Japanese Black Tea Parfait” ¥3,000
- “Domestic Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Special Parfait” ¥3,500
- “Domestic Autumn Fruit Parfait” ¥3,000
- “Special Parfait with ‘Reigyoku’ and ‘Shinano Pearl’ Plums from Nagano Prefecture” ¥4,000
- “Premium Parfait with ‘Tsukishizuku’ White Peaches from Okayama Prefecture” ¥5,500
- “Kirsch Bavarois Forêt Noire with Cherry Ice Cream” ¥2,700
- “Autumn Flavors Parfait Served on a Plate” ¥3,500

## Why can’t companies change even after adopting AI? A book by a University of Tokyo-born AI startup executive and top engineer, “The Optimal Approach to Implementing AI Agents in Organizations,” outlining how to use AI to maximize organizational results, is released today!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001011.000080658.html
- anchor: #n2993998
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社、株式会社Lightblue、全米経済研究所（NBER）、PwC Japanグループ、清水建設、日立建機

Facts:
- About 90% of executives say AI has not changed productivity.
- Just 10% of Japanese companies say the benefits of using generative AI “greatly exceeded expectations.”
- List price: 2,200 yen (2,000 yen before tax + 10% tax)
- Format: B6-size paperback / 248 pages

## 「見えづらい」を我慢しない“大人の選択” メガネスーパー、遠近両用コンタクト無料体験会を開催

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001031.000002864.html
- anchor: #n2993997
- Companies mentioned: メガネスーパー、株式会社インターメスティック

Facts:
- A total of 74 people attended across 3 stores.
- Post-trial satisfaction was 95.8%.
- About 80% overcame concerns such as “whether I’ll be able to see clearly.”
- 73.6% said their impression of multifocal contact lenses was “better than expected.”
- 95.8% said they “found a vision correction combination that suits me.”
- People in their 40s and 50s accounted for 94.0%.
- “I have trouble seeing small print up close”: 79.7%
- “I have trouble seeing things nearby”: 76.8%
- “I have trouble reading text on my smartphone”: 75.4%
- 59.4% had “never talked to anyone about their concerns.”
- 16.7% “know about multifocal contact lenses in detail.”
- 81.9% overcame their “concerns about how they would see.”

## [マリメッコ]ライトブルーとゴールドの特別なデザインの日本限定ウニッコマグカップセットがRakuten Fashion限定で登場。10月2日(金)10:00より販売スタート。

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001043.000095084.html
- anchor: #n2993996
- Companies mentioned: マリメッコ、Marimekko、Rakuten Fashion、株式会社ルック

Facts:
- Unikko 2.5 dl mug set ¥14,300
- 2026年10月2日(金)10:00より

## A Halloween-exclusive dinner and activities are on offer. The hotel is holding its first “2026 Autumn Hamanako Halloween Night,” to be enjoyed at a hotel with spectacular views of Lake Hamana right outside【グランドメルキュール浜名湖リゾート＆スパ】.

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001077.000052177.html
- anchor: #n2993995
- Companies mentioned: グランドメルキュール浜名湖リゾート＆スパ、アコー、弁天島遊船組合、湖の駅 よらっせYUTO

Facts:
- 1泊オールインクルーシブ 25,500円～（2名1室利用時の1名料金、税・サ込）
- Participation fee: ¥2,500 (tax included; payable at the hotel on the day)

## Protecting AI, protecting against AI, protecting with AI: “AI Security Showcase'26” to be held online

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001087.000022656.html
- anchor: #n2993994
- Companies mentioned: SB C&S株式会社、ソフトバンクグループ株式会社

Facts:
- To be held on October 23, 2026
- 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

## A refreshing, soothing relaxation-herb scent arrives for a limited time in the popular mascara remover that effortlessly removes even tough mascara!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001128.000002194.html
- anchor: #n2993993
- Companies mentioned: ヒロインメイク、株式会社伊勢半

Facts:
- 6.6 mL
- ￥８４０
- ¥924 (tax included)
- 2026
- October
- 23rd

## 【すき家】Authentic European-style curry arrives at すき家! Featuring tender beef! Launching “Beef Curry,” a spice-packed dish that whets the appetite

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001145.000097263.html
- anchor: #n2993992
- Companies mentioned: すき家、株式会社すき家、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス

Facts:
- (Regular) ¥850
- (Large serving of rice) ¥900
- (Regular) ¥1,130
- (Large serving of rice) ¥1,180
- Scheduled to be sold at 1,991 locations. (As of September 25)

## LOGOS to exhibit at “SUPER LOCAL Kochike: Dive Right In Festival—2 DAYS to Get Immersed in Everyday Life in Kochi”!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001146.000032114.html
- anchor: #n2993991
- Companies mentioned: LOGOS、株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション、高知県、アジア太平洋トレードセンター、大阪府熊取町、大阪府大阪市、北海道今金町、高知県いの町、京都府城陽市、東京都狛江市、滋賀県守山市、兵庫県加西市、群馬県藤岡、兵庫県西宮市、同志社大学、龍谷大学

Facts:
- October 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun), 2026
- 11:00〜18:00
- LOGOS's 16 industry-government-academia collaborations

## Experience the world of “ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side”! Enjoy a date with “him” at the observation deck. “てんぼうパーク×ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side ときめきスカイデート” confirmed!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001168.000020364.html
- anchor: #n2993990
- Companies mentioned: KONAMI、サンシャインシティ、サンシャイン60展望台、てんぼうパーク、Fan-Xross モール、喫茶アルカード、羽ヶ崎シーフードマリネカレー、てんぼうパークCAFE

Facts:
- From October 9 (Fri) to November 8 (Sun)
- Sunshine 60 Building, 60th floor
- Adults (high school students and older): ¥700 and up on weekdays; ¥900 and up on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- Children (elementary and junior high school students): ¥500 and up on weekdays; ¥600 and up on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 1st Love Random Clear Mini Card [¥440]
- ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 2nd Season Present Box Acrylic Charm [¥1,540]
- ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 3rd Story Acrylic Stand [¥1,760]
- ときめきメモリアル Girl's Side 4th Heart Mini Character Sticker [5

## “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” sponsors the creator festival “HAKATA CREATORS’ FESTIVAL” at 博多マルイ as main sponsor

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001172.000005223.html
- anchor: #n2993989
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セルシス、CLIP STUDIO PAINT、博多マルイ、NAKAKI PANTZ

Facts:
- 37 creators
- More than 70 million people worldwide

## Compare the comfort of a “Z Air Conditioning home with insulation grade 5 (with airtightness)” and an “individual air conditioner home with insulation grade 6 (without airtightness)! Tokai region's first Z Air Conditioning experience lab, “ZOOON Nagoya,” opens 10/10

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001182.000082557.html
- anchor: #n2993988
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒノキヤグループ、株式会社日本アクア、ダイキン工業株式会社、協立エアテック株式会社、桧家住宅

Facts:
- Cumulative orders have surpassed 35,000 homes
- Midsummer (temperature 40°C, high humidity)
- Midwinter (temperature around 1°C)

## The November issue of “GQ JAPAN” (on sale October 1) features Japanese crafts attracting worldwide attention! Kabuki actor Ichikawa Somegoro appears in the regular edition, and Tom Cruise appears on the special expanded-edition cover!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001191.000000930.html
- anchor: #n2993987
- Companies mentioned: GQ JAPAN、コンデナスト・ジャパン、日本民藝館、履物関づか、小嶋商店、かみ添、KUON、コンデナスト

Facts:
- “GQ JAPAN” November 2026 issue
- On sale October 1 (Thu)
- 日本民藝館 marks its 90th anniversary
- 16 promising emerging artists
- A major feature spanning 28 pages
- A feature spanning 18 pages

## 【ホテル椿山荘東京】Enjoy a tasting comparison of red king crab and red snow crab, along with winter delicacies such as monkfish and pufferfish. “Year-End Buffet: Blessings of Tokyo Sea of Clouds and Forest Aurora” begins November 13

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001204.000001368.html
- anchor: #n2993986
- Companies mentioned: ホテル椿山荘東京、藤田観光株式会社、フォーブス・トラベルガイド、プリファードホテルズ & リゾーツ

Facts:
- Adults (13 and older): ¥13,500 (all days in November and weekdays through December 16)
- ¥16,000 (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in December, and all days from December 18 onward)
- Elementary school students (ages 6–12): ¥5,700
- Preschool children (ages 3–5): ¥3,300
- From ¥87,700 when 2 guests share 1 room

## “Dog hair” is the main character!? Maybe there's some at your home, too? Picture book “いぬのけ” goes on sale October 15

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001289.000031579.html
- anchor: #n2993985
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポプラ社、FIELD MANAGEMENT EXPAND

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,760 (10% tax included)
- Seeking 50 official ambassadors for いぬのけ

## New service allowing customers to earn V Points with “credit card transit” launches October 7

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001297.000000983.html
- anchor: #n2993984
- Companies mentioned: Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、三井住友カード株式会社、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、QUADRAC株式会社、京王電鉄株式会社、首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社、株式会社ゆりかもめ、江ノ島電鉄株式会社

Facts:
- V Points is a shared loyalty points service used by more than 150 million people (※3).
- Ride points: 1 point for every ¥200 (tax included) (0.5%)
- V Point partners (※5), with approximately 160,000 locations nationwide

## Exploring “What is true Buddhism?”—“別冊NHK100分de名著 集中講義 はじめての日蓮” goes on sale September 25

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001352.000018219.html
- anchor: #n2993983
- Companies mentioned: NHK、NHK出版、東方学院、お茶の水女子大学、Amazon

Facts:
- 25分×4回＝100分で読み解く
- List price: 1,210 yen (tax included)
- A5-size paperback, 176 pages

## “An adult detour before dinner—A little time to enjoy appetizers”

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001404.000039557.html
- anchor: #n2993982
- Companies mentioned: ザ ロイヤルパークホテル アイコニック 京都、ロイヤルパークホテルズ、三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社

Facts:
- Operates 25 hotels with 6,397 rooms nationwide
- Number of guest rooms: 125
- Price: ¥3,500

## JCB, JAL and JTB team up with students to turn the winning “Hawaii Idea Contest” proposal into a Hawaii trip for students

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001470.000011361.html
- anchor: #n2993981
- Companies mentioned: JCB、JAL、JTB、ハワイ州観光局、日本航空株式会社、株式会社JTB、CANDY TUNE、公益社団法人 日本観光振興協会、一般社団法人 日本旅行業協会/JATA、日本政府観光局/JNTO

Facts:
- Trip duration: 4 nights and 6 days
- ①2027年3月8日（月）②2027年3月9日（火）出発
- On sale: September 25, 2026 (Fri)
- Owned 234 aircraft as of March 2026
- Network spanning 71 countries and 413 airports worldwide
- Since its founding in 1912
- For 114 years

## 進研ゼミ 小学講座 and KONAMI launch a collaboration game with the “パワフルプロ野球” series on September 25

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001492.000000120.html
- anchor: #n2993980
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、進研ゼミ 小学講座、パワフルプロ野球

Facts:
- The game series has cumulative sales of 26.8 million copies for home consoles
- The mobile game “パワフルプロ野球” has cumulative downloads of 54 million

## “PRO MAX 341QPXW14G,” a premium ultrawide monitor for business and creative work featuring an anti-glare QD-OLED panel with RGB stripes and a 5-layer tandem structure, launches

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001511.000053749.html
- anchor: #n2993979
- Companies mentioned: エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、Apple Inc.、MSI

Facts:
- Brightness increased by 30%
- Pure black levels improved by up to 40%
- 2.5 times more scratch-resistant
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Response time: 0.03 ms
- Work area approximately 1.8 times that of Full HD
- Color accuracy: ΔE≤2

## 【ユーキャン】¥5,000 off 25 eligible courses! “Fall Learning Support Campaign” launches!

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001512.000007628.html
- anchor: #n2993978
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーキャン、Microsoft Corporation

Facts:
- [Regular tuition] ¥49,000
- [Campaign tuition]: ¥44,000
- [Regular tuition] ¥3,300 × 15 installments = ¥49,500
- [Campaign tuition]: ¥2,960 × 15 installments = ¥44,400
- Capital: 90 million yen

## MSI launches “PRO B550M-P WIFI6E,” a cost-effective motherboard with a B550 chipset

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001512.000053749.html
- anchor: #n2993977
- Companies mentioned: MSI、AMD、Realtek

Facts:
- ¥16,980 including tax

## MSI launches “Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E,” a motherboard with a Z890 chipset compatible with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001513.000053749.html
- anchor: #n2993976
- Companies mentioned: MSI、Intel®

Facts:
- ¥45,980 including tax

## More than 40% of disaster-preparedness goods buyers said they had not inspected them after purchase; using outdoor gear as disaster-preparedness supplies can prompt regular inspections

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001519.000026881.html
- anchor: #n2993975
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、NESTOUT

Facts:
- 44% of buyers said they had either “never checked” or “checked only once” their disaster-preparedness goods after purchase
- Among people who use outdoor gear for camping, car camping, or outdoor leisure “several times a month or more,” 76.1% said they “regularly inspect and use” their disaster-preparedness goods
- Valid responses: 873 people

## JTB joins JCB and JAL to bring students’ ideas to life, boosting interest in overseas travel among the next generation

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001624.000031978.html
- anchor: #n2993974
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JTB、株式会社ジェーシービー、日本航空株式会社、アソビシステム株式会社、公益社団法人 日本観光振興協会、一般社団法人 日本旅行業協会/JATA、日本政府観光局/JNTO、CANDY TUNE、KAWAII LAB.

Facts:
- The “Hawaii Idea Contest” held in 2025
- Trip duration: 4 nights, 6 days
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–10:30
- A music and culture event scheduled to be held in Hawaii in March 2027
- Scheduled to go on sale from October 1, 2026
- Established in 1961
- 国内外で1億6千万以上の会員様にご利用いただいています
- Established in 1951
- Owns 232 aircraft
- A network spanning 68 countries and 395 airports
- Founded in 1912

## 「ほっともっと」“ほっとスイーツ”が登場！手軽に楽しめる、ザクっと食感の濃厚ほっとパイ『ほっとカスタードパイ』『ほっとあんバターパイ』新発売

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001662.000054093.html
- anchor: #n2993973
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと

Facts:
- 全国の「ほっともっと」2,415店舗(8月末現在)
- ¥176 (¥190 including tax)
- As of the end of August 2026
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

## 「やよい軒」秋の風物詩“かきフライ”が今年も登場！『～濃厚な海の恵み～かきフライ定食』各種

- Published: 2026-09-25T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001663.000054093.html
- anchor: #n2993972
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、やよい軒

Facts:
- 379 “やよい軒” locations nationwide