# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-25 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 14 of 40

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 3886 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 48 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Survey Report] Unaided recall of in-train advertisements is associated with the cumulative number of days ads run and how recently they ran

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000055037.html
- anchor: #n3001957
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オリコム、ノウンズ株式会社、エム・アール・エス広告調査株式会社、一般社団法人 日本OOHメジャメント協会

Facts:
- Capital: 165 million yen
- Survey respondents: 1,000
- Of 1,000 people, 599 cited some kind of advertising content in unaided recall.
- These 1,326 responses were tabulated.
- There were 907 responses that could be counted as distinct advertisers or brands.
- There were 20 advertisers or brands with at least 6 responses in the Tokyo metropolitan area, accounting for the top 6.1% of 327 responses.
- There were 12 advertisers or brands with at least 4 responses in the Kansai region, accounting for the top 7.5% of 161 responses.
- The average cumulative number of days ads ran is shown in the table below. In both the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai, ads from advertisers or brands with more responses ran for more days on average than those from advertisers or brands with 1 response.
- The Spearman rank correlation coefficients between the cumulative number of days ads ran and the number of responses were 0.30 in the Tokyo metropolitan area and 0.35 in Kansai, indicating a weak positive correlation in both regions.

## MOU and strategic partnerships with companies and institutions in Japan and overseas to be announced; “RIKKEI GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026” to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, on October 9

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000153564.html
- anchor: #n3001956
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リッケイ、サントリーマーケティング＆コマース株式会社、株式会社アイデム、三井情報株式会社、株式会社ラック、ベトナム国家イノベーションセンター（NIC）、Rikkeisoft、日経BP総合研究所、早稲田大学、株式会社ELYZA、Odoo APAC、サミット株式会社、札幌市立大学、立命館大学、慶應義塾大学、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）

Facts:
- A total of 11 MOUs and strategic partnerships are planned
- More than 300 companies participating
- More than 500 customers and industry professionals attending
- 18 international MOUs to be signed

## “Love who you are in the morning.” Umi株式会社 launches new brand mormee（モーミ）

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000189914.html
- anchor: #n3001955
- Companies mentioned: Umi株式会社、mormee（モーミ）

Facts:
- Established: August 8, 2026

## Uniform fabric scraps transformed into Halloween capes and corsages! Family-friendly “SDGs Craft Workshop” to be held at カンコーショップ尾道すぎはら starting October 10 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000085588.html
- anchor: #n3001954
- Companies mentioned: 菅公学生服株式会社、カンコーショップ尾道すぎはら

Facts:
- Held for 3 days, from October 10 (Sat.) to 12 (Mon., holiday), 2026
- Halloween cape (about 15 minutes to make)
- Corsage (about 30 minutes to make)
- Reservations by phone (0848-38-7445)

## 株式会社池部楽器店 adopts W2 Commerce, unifying IDs across e-commerce, subscriptions and used-instrument purchases to create a customer cycle of “buy, enjoy, sell and buy again”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000053488.html
- anchor: #n3001953
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社池部楽器店、W２株式会社、イケベプライム、イケベリユース、W2 Commerce

Facts:
- Operates approximately 30 stores in major cities across Japan
- Founded in 1975
- More than 1,000 AI-powered features included as standard

## UCC serves hydrogen-roasted coffee at the 8th Hydrogen Ministerial Meeting

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000074056.html
- anchor: #n3001952
- Companies mentioned: UCC上島珈琲株式会社、経済産業省、NEDO、トヨタ自動車、Hydrogen Council

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Sales reached ¥471 billion
- Annual capacity of more than 3,000 tons

## [Free SEO & LLMO Strategy Webinar] Beyond search: attracting new patients in the AI era—practical LLMO strategy tips

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000160268.html
- anchor: #n3001951
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WeBridge、ChatGPT、Gemini

Facts:
- Date and time: October 13 (Tue.), 19:00–20:00

## Jewelry brand “L&Co.” to open its first directly operated street-level store in Kyushu, in Fukuoka

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000108380.html
- anchor: #n3001950
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラッキーアンドカンパニー、L&Co.

Facts:
- Set to open in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, on Saturday, September 26, 2026

## Record what you “accomplished,” not what you “ate.” Diet app “カロリ貯金,” independently developed by an occupational physician, officially launches on iOS and Android

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190964.html
- anchor: #n3001949
- Companies mentioned: WorkWell、RevenueCat

Facts:
- In Japan: 150 yen per month / 1,500 yen per year
- The amount of energy equivalent to 1 kg of fat is generally considered to be around 7,700 kcal as a benchmark

## RAKUS and Aichi Bank begin collaboration to support payment DX for businesses in the Tokai region

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000017058.html
- anchor: #n3001948
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラクス、株式会社あいち銀行、TISI株式会社

Facts:
- Launch date: October 2026 (planned)
- Aims to secure 100 orders annually
- Capital: 18 billion yen
- Capital: 378.37 million yen

## Legal AI agent vendor Lisse begins a pilot trial of an AI agent that supports users from matter intake through contract review

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000051277.html
- anchor: #n3001947
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リセ、西村あさひ法律事務所

Facts:
- Established: June 2018

## Supporting tourism promotion for Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, with experiential content

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000117325.html
- anchor: #n3001946
- Companies mentioned: キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社阿智昼神観光局

Facts:
- Number of employees: 721 (as of July 1, 2026)
- Capital: 100,000 thousand yen

## Combeez Mail adds a “back issues” feature, turning sent emails into an asset

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000001631.html
- anchor: #n3001945
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンビーズ、Combeez Inc.

Facts:
- September 2026

## [Legal reform bans corporal punishment of children] “Parenting Gap”: about one in 4 people condone corporal punishment. Issues lurking in the law and at home

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000086409.html
- anchor: #n3001944
- Companies mentioned: ニッポンモンダイ、株式会社ワールドエッグス

Facts:
- 24.0% of parents said it was “necessary in some cases”
- The percentage of respondents who said they had physically punished their children as discipline in the past 4 years reached 27.0%

## Mugi Kadowaki, Kenta Hamano and Maru Nouchi make their first appearance in a new web commercial for “ホットペッパーグルメ”! The cast strongly relates as it depicts familiar moments in the search for restaurants

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003261.000011414.html
- anchor: #n3001943
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルート、ホットペッパーグルメ

Facts:
- Discount tickets worth up to 10,000 yen in total
- 10:00 on Thursday, September 24, 2026
- From 10:00 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, to 23:59 on Friday, October 30

## ONODERA USER RUN, a leader in the specified skilled worker industry, to open a foreign talent employment consultation desk and hold an acceptance seminar under 熊本県’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Foreign Talent Employer Support Program”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000101779.html
- anchor: #n3001942
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ONODERA USER RUN、熊本県、ONODERA GROUP、株式会社LEOC

Facts:
- 12,644 people trained to date
- Produced 10,210 people who passed the specified skilled worker exam
- 8,633 job offers made through job placement for specified skilled workers
- A cumulative total of 6,920 people have already started working at employers to which they were referred
- Meals served at more than 3,000 locations nationwide

## Nagoya Station’s underground Unimall shopping arcade turns into a Lil ala mode showcase! “Unimall × Lil ala mode Halloween Campaign” begins October 1

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000122539.html
- anchor: #n3001941
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニモール、Lil ala mode

Facts:
- A giveaway for a chance to win an original-design drawstring bag
- Receipts for purchases of 1,000 yen or more, including tax
- All 4 sticker designs to be distributed
- Limited-edition original marker charms (7 designs; limited to 3,000)

## 【はなまる】使えば使うほどお得！最大34日間、うどん1杯ごとに天ぷらおでんが毎日無料の「天ぷらおでん定期券」発売！先行販売ならなんと100円引きの400円で買える！

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000603.000019432.html
- anchor: #n3001939
- Companies mentioned: はなまるうどん、株式会社はなまる、うまげな、つるさく、さぬき麺屋、高松勅使

Facts:
- For up to 34 days
- Regular price: 500 yen

## [Startup World Cup 2026 Kyushu Regional Qualifier] Kumamon and Higomaru confirmed as speakers!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000044738.html
- anchor: #n3001937
- Companies mentioned: ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、トイメディカル株式会社、SpaceX、OpenAI、Anthropic、xAI、Twitter、Airbnb、SoFi、Coinbase、マネーフォワード、メタップス、エアトリ、モンスターラボ、AI CROSS、Mujin、SkyDrive、テラモーターズ、ユニファ、FiNC Technologies

Facts:
- Qualifying rounds are held in more than 130 countries and regions around the world
- US$1 million prize investment
- US$1 million grand prize investment (approximately ¥150 million)
- A total of more than 8,000 people from major companies, investors, media, and other groups across 3 locations
- Prize investment worth 150 million yen
- Investments in more than 300 venture companies worldwide
- Approximately 300 billion yen in assets under management

## Dr. Sayaka Nagao of THE ROPPONGI CLINIC appointed “Fotona Japan U-40 Ambassador”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000110404.html
- anchor: #n3001936
- Companies mentioned: THE ROPPONGI CLINIC、Fotona、Fotona Japan、日本美容皮膚科学会、Laser & Health Academy、国際美容医療学会、AMWC JAPAN 2026

Facts:
- More than 60 years of history
- Under 40 years old
- More than 800 people

## Research findings on silkworm Cordyceps and male infertility to be presented at the 26th Japanese Society for Men’s Health

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000073630.html
- anchor: #n3001935
- Companies mentioned: 第一工業製薬、徳島大学、順天堂大学、KDDI

Facts:
- 26th Japanese Society for Men’s Health
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday) to 27 (Sunday)
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–11:10
- September 27, 2026 (Sunday), 9:10–10:00 (including 6 and a half minutes)

## Many inquiries about the “AI Agent Training” program; free information sessions to be held in October

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000154359.html
- anchor: #n3001934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STANDARD

Facts:
- Supporting the advancement and in-house development of digital transformation (hereafter “DX”) at more than 1,500 companies
- Available for a small fee (¥50,000 per person)
- 無料オンライン説明会を、2026年10月1日（木）・10月6日（火）の2回にわたって開催
- The original application deadline for the “AI Agent Training” session scheduled for November 2 is Friday, October 2
- Only for those who attend an information session, the deadline will be extended to Friday, October 9, 2026

## Children from the Kukkuma Orphanage in Cambodia invited to おおさか堺バルーン

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000188268.html
- anchor: #n3001933
- Companies mentioned: アドバンス株式会社、認定NPO法人Globe Jungle、おおさか堺バルーン、Aero Angkor、ジャパン・ツーリズム・アワード

Facts:
- A total of 23 people, including children from the Kukkuma Orphanage and related parties (planned)
- The balloon will rise to a maximum height of approximately 100 m from Daisen Park
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- 1st anniversary of opening on October 4, 2026

## Sponsorship of the special exhibition “The Tale of Genji: The Splendor of the Imperial Court” at 京都国立博物館

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000620.000028974.html
- anchor: #n3001932
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社桃谷順天館、京都国立博物館、明色化粧品、日本経済新聞社、NHK京都放送局、NHKエンタープライズ近畿、岩谷産業、大阪商工信用金庫、松栄堂、SCREENホールディングス、ダイキン工業、NISSHA、三井住友信託銀行、三井不動産、村田機械、日本航空

Facts:
- 141 years since founding
- Opening on October 6, 2026
- For the first time in approximately 50 years

## 【マルベリー】Unveils the debut collection of Mulberry by Christopher Kane, created by クリストファー・ケイン

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000157792.html
- anchor: #n3001931
- Companies mentioned: マルベリー、マルベリージャパン株式会社、クリストファー・ケイン、Mulberry by Christopher Kane

Facts:
- マルベリー was founded in Somerset, England, in 1971
- The groundbreaking 1975 collection, Le Style Anglais
- マルベリー’s original sweatshirt from the 1990s
- The Made to Last Manifesto was unveiled in 2021
- Recertified in 2026 under the new B Corp standards

## As prices continue to rise, the third installment of “Olive Day” supports household budgets with everyday savings; the September 30 (Wednesday) deadline is fast approaching!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000073922.html
- anchor: #n3001930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井住友銀行、セブン‐イレブン、ハーゲンダッツ、セブンプレミアム、帝国データバンク

Facts:
- Food prices are set to rise on 4,923 items in September 2026
- Price increases are planned for more than 3,000 items in October as well
- ¥130 discount coupon for Seven Café
- Coupons are valid for 10 days, including the date of distribution

## Asuene representative Nishiwada to speak at a symposium at “GenAI/SUM 2026,” bringing together leaders from various fields

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000758.000058538.html
- anchor: #n3001929
- Companies mentioned: アスエネ株式会社、日本経済新聞社

Facts:
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
- October 5 (Monday)–7 (Wednesday), 2026

## “Japan’s forests, encountered at Haneda.” Japan Airport Terminal and TS Aromatique join forces to enhance the airport experience through fragrance

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000067976.html
- anchor: #n3001928
- Companies mentioned: 日本空港ビルデング株式会社、TS Aromatique株式会社、TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO、terminal.0 HANEDA

Facts:
- From Oct. 1, 2026
- 3 types of fragrances
- 100% natural essential oils
- Participating companies: 36 companies, 2 organizations, and 2 universities

## 祝！パ・リーグ優勝！福岡ソフトバンクホークス、2年連続の日本一へ！「2026 パーソル クライマックスシリーズ パ」ファイナルステージを2026年10月14日（水）から全試合生中継！

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000122205.html
- anchor: #n3001927
- Companies mentioned: 東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、パーソル

Facts:
- Won the パーソル Pacific League title for the 3rd consecutive year

## Record-high* funding total continues to rise! Solve all your frying pan frustrations! Next-generation ceramic frying pan “THE PRIMEPAN,” equipped with advanced “MiCERA™” technology, surpasses ¥18.6 million!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000190145.html
- anchor: #n3001926
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ONE TO GO、GREEN FUNDING、OISSY株式会社、ULTIMATE PHILOSOPHY、THE HEXAICE

Facts:
- Total funds raised: ¥56,548,463
- Number of backers: 3,933
- Passed 750 cycles
- Standard ceramic frying pan (250 cycles)
- Umami and richness both improved by 110% or more
- More than 95% of participants recognized a difference in taste
- Abrasion resistance test: 94,000 cycles
- Approximately 60,000 cycles for standard products
- 15% lighter than conventional IH frying pans
- Up to 41% off
- 20 cm frying pan: ¥6,785
- Regular planned retail price: ¥11,500

## Red Cliff stages a drone show “made for the stadium” at the “Hanazono Drone Show Festa 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000087924.html
- anchor: #n3001925
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レッドクリフ、東大阪花園活性化マネジメント共同体、株式会社レミック、HOS株式会社、株式会社富士キメラ総研

Facts:
- Number of drones used in the show: 500
- Known for large-scale shows featuring more than 1,000 drones
- Successfully flew 3,000 drones
- Capital: 630.5 million yen

## BeaconLink makes its first appearance at Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo | Demonstrates the quote and consolidated booking process for JapanConnect Biz, overseas connectivity for businesses

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000146852.html
- anchor: #n3001924
- Companies mentioned: BeaconLink合同会社、JapanConnect Biz、eSIMポータル

Facts:
- Conducted interviews with 31 companies
- Rental Wi-Fi was the most common option, with 11 companies
- 2 companies used overseas eSIMs
- The business travelers themselves accounted for 8 companies (53.3%), more than half
- Arrangements by general affairs and administrative departments accounted for 3 companies

## From a planner for scheduling to a planner that enriches your life. “Change Your Life! The Complete Guide to 31 Content Planner Brands” launches

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000148594.html
- anchor: #n3001923
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティビティ、大学教育出版、つよしエターナル、本田健、川上麻衣子

Facts:
- List price: ¥2,200 (tax included)

## Collaboration merchandise with 埼玉西武ライオンズ to go on sale sequentially in September! A wide lineup featuring a bobblehead of player Shinya Nishikawa and merchandise collaborations with “マリマリマリー” and “KEBOZ”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000076860.html
- anchor: #n3001922
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武ライオンズ、株式会社吉村、マリマリマリー、KEBOZ、ALARME GALLERY、武蔵國珈琲

Facts:
- 埼玉西武ライオンズ Shinya Nishikawa bobblehead ¥4,200 (+tax)
- マリマリマリー × 埼玉西武ライオンズ Shinya Nishikawa towel ¥3,800 (+tax)
- マリマリマリー × 埼玉西武ライオンズ Shinya Nishikawa tote bag ¥3,300 (+tax)
- BASEBALL JERSEY ¥12,000 (+tax)
- BASEBALL PANTS ¥12,000 (+tax)
- BASEBALL SHORTS ¥11,000 (+tax)

## On-site purchasing service “買いクル岐阜各務原店” marks its 2nd anniversary. Offering on-site appraisals to help with autumn decluttering, inspired by September 24, “Cleaning Day”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000163489.html
- anchor: #n3001921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RC、買いクル岐阜各務原店

Facts:
- 2nd anniversary of opening

## A new place to stay, “The Sanaton,” opens in Kami, Hyogo Prefecture, within San’in Kaigan National Park. The 8-building accommodation complex, including standalone ocean-view villas, opened on September 5.

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000167884.html
- anchor: #n3001920
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ichiboku、The Sanaton

Facts:
- Approximately 63㎡, with an open-air bath and terrace
- Guest room approximately 20㎡
- Terrace approximately 24㎡
- Tent approximately 28㎡
- Terrace approximately 70㎡

## A giveaway campaign celebrating the broadcast of Season 3 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000026460.html
- anchor: #n3001919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トーハン、イマジカインフォス、小学館、スクウェア・エニックス、Prime Video

Facts:
- 588 bookstores nationwide
- 500 winners
- 57 million copies

## Kabaya Foods proposes a new genre in the gummy market: “dessert gummies”; launches “Namarowa,” a new brand with a “just like fresh fruit” texture

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000030852.html
- anchor: #n3001918
- Companies mentioned: カバヤ食品株式会社、インテージSRI＋

Facts:
- Nationwide launch on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Net weight: 58 g
- Release date: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00

## Creating a place where children with disabilities can enjoy themselves: the Nichibo Ogyā Donation Foundation awards ¥3 million to 認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000191252.html
- anchor: #n3001917
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness、公益財団法人日母おぎゃー献金基金、岩手県産婦人科医会

Facts:
- The grant is ¥3 million, the maximum amount available under the facility grant program

## 【天下一品】“天下一品 蒲田西口店” to open on Thursday, September 24, 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000152950.html
- anchor: #n3001916
- Companies mentioned: 天下一品、株式会社天一食品商事

Facts:
- 195 locations currently operated across the group
- Total seating capacity: 25
- Counter seats (9 seats)
- Table seats (16 seats)
- 11:00–23:30 (last order 30 minutes before closing)
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Head office relocations to the Greater Tokyo area hit a record high in the past 10 years, with net inflows set to continue for a 2nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001446.000043465.html
- anchor: #n3001915
- Companies mentioned: 帝国データバンク

Facts:
- Companies that relocated their headquarters from regional areas to the Greater Tokyo area
- Net migration

## Exhibited at JASIS 2026, a comprehensive exhibition of analytical and scientific instruments — featuring a system that automates plasmid construction workflows and a live demonstration of automated liquid dispensing

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000180662.html
- anchor: #n3001914
- Companies mentioned: Tsubame Lab 株式会社、株式会社トミー精工、Sartorius、DOBOT

Facts:
- More than 430 companies and organizations exhibiting
- Connect 7 modules
- Dispensing volume: 50–1000µL
- 1.6 million yen (tax included)
- Approximately 3 months

## Role-playing game Estpolis Denki I & II set for release in 2027!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000833.000041970.html
- anchor: #n3001913
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイトー、Clear River Games

Facts:
- Scheduled for release in 2027

## Approximately 250,000 plume celosias and approximately 8,000 Roman Red salvias are in full bloom. (国営武蔵丘陵森林公園)

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000885.000032901.html
- anchor: #n3001912
- Companies mentioned: 国営武蔵丘陵森林公園

Facts:
- Approximately 250,000 plume celosias
- ■Planted area: approximately 4,500㎡
- ■Planted area: approximately 3,500㎡

## Attention corporate disaster preparedness and BCP managers: Crowdfunding begins for a proof-of-concept experiment in “collaborative fitness” to prevent people from crossing paths during disasters! Corporate sponsorships and off-site workshop slots also available

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191121.html
- anchor: #n3001911
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Nurture&Mature、東京商工会議所、For Good、一般社団法人日本MBTI協会、Myers & Briggs Foundation

Facts:
- Standard sponsorship: 50,000 yen
- Off-site workshop or BCP consultation plan: 100,000 yen
- Individual participation fee: 2,000 yen
- 5,000 yen, including an individual consultation with a certified user

## What should memorial services without graves look like? Experiential memorial event responds to the growing diversity of memorial practices with a lantern memorial cruise [シーセレモニー]

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000017302.html
- anchor: #n3001910
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SEA STORY、海洋記念葬®シーセレモニー、らんたん屋

Facts:
- Taking place on Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun.)
- Departs at 16:30
- Participation fee: 15,000 yen per person (tax included)
- Capacity: approximately 25 people, first come, first served
- Creates more than 3,000 anniversaries annually
- Of these, approximately 1,400 are ocean ash scatterings
- Celebrating its 18th anniversary this year

## First in Hiroshima Prefecture! Begins 24-hour operations at a large bookstore

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000125268.html
- anchor: #n3001909
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フタバ図書、日本出版販売株式会社

Facts:
- From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026

## 富山県三井アウトレットパーク北陸小矢部店に「出張カキ小屋」参上！10月3日〜11月8日まで期間限定開催決定！《 宮城県産殻付き牡蠣が一盛り８８０円!! 》

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000372.000110396.html
- anchor: #n3001908
- Companies mentioned: LH 株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク、牡蠣奉行

Facts:
- Seat fee (charcoal fee): 390 yen per person
- Oct. 3 (Sat.)–Nov. 8 (Sun.), 2026

## New sofubi label <Chū Kū Shū Shū> launches! Its commemorative 1st release turns the indomitable classic ゴルゴ13 into a soft vinyl figure

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000166988.html
- anchor: #n3001907
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケンエレファント、中空工房、ゴルゴ13

Facts:
- ・Price: 15,400 yen (tax included)
- ・Size: Figure H230×W90×D40(mm) / Box H273×W132×D92(mm)
- ・Established: Feb. 9, 2000

## 沖縄振興開発金融公庫 adopts nCino to drive digital transformation of lending operations

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000052966.html
- anchor: #n3001906
- Companies mentioned: 沖縄振興開発金融公庫、nCino株式会社、日本政策金融公庫、住宅金融支援機構、福祉医療機構

Facts:
- May 1972
- More than 2,700 financial institutions worldwide

## Autodesk announces new initiative to connect data across design, construction, manufacturing and operations

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000052438.html
- anchor: #n3001905
- Companies mentioned: Autodesk、Autodesk, Inc.、Autodesk Tandem®、Autodesk Forma®、MaintainX、FlexSim™、WSP、ハーツフィールド・ジャクソン・アトランタ国際空港、米国運輸保安局（TSA）

Facts:
- From Sept. 15 to 17, 2026 (Sept. 16 to 18, Japan time)
- Currently operates in approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide
- Founded in 1982

## Bringing light to those who take on challenges. “Team Nutrilite™,” supporting athletes in achieving their dreams, opens applications for new athletes for fiscal 2027

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000148465.html
- anchor: #n3001904
- Companies mentioned: 日本アムウェイ合同会社、アムウェイ、道路建設ペリグリン

Facts:
- Application period: Oct. 1 (Thu.)–Oct. 30 (Fri.), 2026
- Screening results: To be announced at the end of February 2027
- Recommended age: 6 and up

## [Shizuoka | Mariko] A special Halloween photo experience with your dog at 1HOTEL. A Halloween-themed “VW bus” makes its debut for 2 days only! The hotel’s dedicated photographer will capture your dog’s many expressions

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000088159.html
- anchor: #n3001903
- Companies mentioned: 1HOTEL、matewomate、駿府の工房 匠宿

Facts:
- Limited to 2 days
- 1組 10,000円
- 1組あたり約40分
- 13 shots in total
- 15 shots in total
- Additional charge: +10,000 yen

## A group of anko fans with more than 11,000 members helps revitalize regional communities through local anko! It oversees the 5th Tsuwano Anko Journey stamp rally in Shimane Prefecture, bringing together a record 28 shops

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000039158.html
- anchor: #n3001902
- Companies mentioned: 日本あんこ協会、津和野町観光協会、源氏巻、森鴎外、高津川、日経新聞、日経ＭＪ、朝日新聞、読売新聞、毎日新聞、産経新聞、東京新聞、TBSテレビ、マツコの知らない世界、日本テレビ、news every.、ＺＩＰ！、テレビ朝日、スーパーJチャンネル、フジテレビ、ノンストップ！、関西テレビ、報道ランナー、土曜はナニする！？、NHK Ｅテレ、シャキーン！、NHK関西、ほっと関西サタデー、テレビ東京、たけしのニッポンのミカタ！、NHK ＦＭ、トーキングウィズ松尾堂、Ｊ－ＷＡＶＥ、ＳＴＥＰＯＮＥ、ＴＯＫＹＯ ＦＭ、いいこと、聴いた、山梨県産業技術センター、法政大学大学院 地域創造インスティテュート、一般社団法人甘味食品試験センター、豆類加工研究会、出雲菓子協会、一般社団法人東京奈良県人会、八王子市・大善寺、お寺の学校、よみうりカルチャー、農林水産省、ありが糖運動

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- A total of 10 types of anko sweets
- Has tasted more than 20,000 types of anko

## Analyzing results from more than 500 photo shoots, We's COLOR reveals the latest trends in fall 2026 photo weddings

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000168630.html
- anchor: #n3001901
- Companies mentioned: We's COLOR、株式会社ウエディングパーク

Facts:
- The market is estimated at 102.5 billion yen

## 日本笑顔プロジェクト presents a letter of appreciation for support of disaster relief activities following the Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000163367.html
- anchor: #n3001900
- Companies mentioned: 日本特種ボディー株式会社、日本笑顔プロジェクト

Facts:
- 2 camper vans
- Temperatures approaching 40℃
- 片道約1時間半

## Before a single post shakes a company — SendSignal, which assesses the risk of a post going viral negatively before publication, launches in β; the first service in Japan to use Jev (TypeSafe AI), a model specialized in decision-making, for viral backlash risk assessment

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000132397.html
- anchor: #n3001899
- Companies mentioned: Yakaze Tech Studio株式会社、TypeSafe AI

Facts:
- In our measurements, the model processed requests up to 200 times faster
- 1 判定あたりの費用は 400 分の 1 以下でした
- We adapted the definitions of the questions for each of the 20 perspectives to Japanese-language posts
- Measurements were taken using 84 Japanese-language posts (69 for training and 15 sealed)

## To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the company is holding an “Introductory Chiropractic Business Seminar Tuition 50% Refund Festival”!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000093169.html
- anchor: #n3001898
- Companies mentioned: 全国健康生活普及会、zenkenkai

Facts:
- Approximately 1,000 or more people attend annually
- 50% of the tuition
- A refund of 50% of the tuition (209,000 yen)

## [Study Tour] Applications open for the “China Mobility Tour” at one of the largest motor shows in southern China!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000146609.html
- anchor: #n3001897
- Companies mentioned: ジャンシン(匠新)、NIO House、Neolix、百度（Baidu）、小馬智行（Pony.ai）

Facts:
- Maximum group size: 15 people
- Minimum group size: 8 people
- ① Guangzhou Motor Show visit program only (ticket + guided commentary + report): 150,000 yen per person + tax
- ② Guangzhou Motor Show visit program + visits to mobility-related companies and hands-on implementation experience: 300,000 yen per person + tax

## With overseas markets changing amid tariffs and regulations, how should Japanese companies respond? ZenGroup outlines 5 key points for cross-border e-commerce

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000541.000023616.html
- anchor: #n3001896
- Companies mentioned: ZenGroup株式会社、一般社団法人日本越境EC協会

Facts:
- The group has more than 3.4 million members
- Shipped more than 10.5 million products cumulatively to 175 countries and regions
- Capital: 80,000,000 yen

## Boasting a 95% occupancy rate, Toyama’s No. 1※1 real estate company opens a new location as it works toward a 4-store presence in Tokyo by 2030: Apaman Shop Oimachi Chuo West Exit opens on Sept. 28 (Mon.)

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000172575.html
- anchor: #n3001895
- Companies mentioned: 朝日不動産株式会社、全国賃貸住宅新聞社

Facts:
- No. 1 in rental brokerage transactions in Toyama Prefecture for 19 consecutive years
- Average occupancy rate in Toyama Prefecture: approximately 77%
- A new store of approximately 60 m²
- 147 full-time employees
- 25 part-time employees
- 172 employees in total

## ID学園高等学校, which operates “StudyIn Native English Conversation,” forms a business partnership with 株式会社ブルード on an overseas training program

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000105151.html
- anchor: #n3001894
- Companies mentioned: ID学園高等学校、株式会社ブルード、郁文館夢学園、郁文館グローバル高校

Facts:
- On Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat),
- 14:00〜16:00
- A cumulative 10 million followers

## Gluten-free and plant-based baked goods specialty shop “さんしょくのすみれ” to exhibit for the first time at “GOOD LIFE Fair 2026” (9/25–27, Tokyo Big Sight / veggy booth)

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189500.html
- anchor: #n3001893
- Companies mentioned: さんしょくのすみれ、朝日新聞社、veggy、STAR BAKE WORKS

Facts:
- Approximately 40,000 visitors
- Price: 4,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,700 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,360 yen
- Price: 450 yen (tax included)

## Creating “Plateau,” an “imagination support hub,” in Kitamoto City. Crowdfunding begins to carry a building with a history of approximately 100 years into the future

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000159606.html
- anchor: #n3001892
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE、全国商店街振興組合連合会、cafe couwa、BEACON coffee and bakes、暮らしの編集室、Nodstock、岡安建築株式会社

Facts:
- Population to decline in 98.9% of municipalities by 2050
- Population to decline in 1,610 municipalities between 2025 and 2030
- Average vacancy rate in shopping districts nationwide: 11.3%
- Survey forms sent to 11,280 shopping districts nationwide in fiscal 2024

## AICX Association to hold “AX Summit for Manufacturing” for the first time on October 9, specializing in implementing AI agents in manufacturing

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000155740.html
- anchor: #n3001891
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人AICX協会、大日本印刷株式会社、ライオン株式会社、ソニー株式会社、株式会社エクセディ、株式会社村田製作所、富士通株式会社、ウイングアーク1st株式会社、株式会社Lightblue、株式会社こころみ、新明工業株式会社

Facts:
- 10 companies, including manufacturers and technology companies, to take the stage
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

## First Komeri PRO-format store in Osaka Prefecture! Announcement of the opening of Komeri PRO Tondabayashi store (Osaka Prefecture)

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000930.000079052.html
- anchor: #n3001890
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、コメリPRO富田林店

Facts:
- With the opening of this store, our total will be 1,236 stores: 121 Power stores, 1,088 Hard & Green stores, 25 ＰＲＯ stores, and ２ Athena stores.
- With the opening of the above store, the total number of stores in Osaka Prefecture will be ８: ７ Hard & Green stores and １ ＰＲＯ store.
- Capital: 18.802 billion yen

## グローバル医療観光プラットフォーム「iipuda」、韓国観光公社「2026医療観光誘致事業者成長支援事業」に選定

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000191186.html
- anchor: #n3001889
- Companies mentioned: Kiip Corporation、韓国観光公社、Antler、Google Play、韓国中小ベンチャー企業部、創業振興院

Facts:
- Cumulative funding of approximately 1 billion won
- Monthly users have reached approximately 10,000
- The number of partner medical facilities in South Korea has also grown to 35
- A total of 20 companies were selected

## 導入施設の職員離職率、16.2%→6.7%に改善 組織分析AI「シビリンク」導入の筑波記念病院

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000058654.html
- anchor: #n3001888
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社World Life Mapping、筑波記念病院、株式会社テレビ東京

Facts:
- 16.2% in fiscal 2021
- 6.7% in fiscal 2025
- National average: 11.6%
- 70 points in fiscal 2024
- 78 points in fiscal 2025
- 110 facilities nationwide

## マツダとベアブリックが初コラボレーション、ル・マン優勝35周年記念「BE@RBRICK × MAZDA 787B」を発売

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000167476.html
- anchor: #n3001887
- Companies mentioned: マツダ、ベアブリック、メディコム・トイ

Facts:
- 2,000 yen (tax included)
- 14,000 yen (tax included)
- Approx. 7cm tall
- Approx. 28cm tall

## [Event on 10/24] Experience the world’s “IB” education: Face down ghosts in English! “Talk Talk Halloween!”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000154962.html
- anchor: #n3001886
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Linksenpai、IBアカデミー、株式会社MICHIYUQ

Facts:
- The hands-on event “Talk Talk Halloween!” for elementary school students will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo, on October 24, 2026.
- Capacity: 20 people
- Date and time: October 24, 2026 (Saturday), 14:00–15:30 (registration opens at 13:45)
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Registration deadline: October 20 (Tuesday)

## Desktop app “Mojidas（モジダス）,” packed with nearly everything you can do with speech recognition, now available

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000110136.html
- anchor: #n3001885
- Companies mentioned: Shamrock Records株式会社、Mojidas（モジダス）、UDトーク、Claude Desktop、ChatGPT、OBS、AmiVoice®

Facts:
- After registering an account (email address only), you can use the service free for 30 minutes each month.
- 60-minute top-up: 330 yen
- 10-hour top-up: 2,200 yen
- UDトーク has recorded a total of 1 million downloads
- Adopted by more than 1000 local governments, public agencies, educational institutions, companies and organizations nationwide

## “Real Estate Investment: A Miracle Comeback Story,” a novel based on the true story of an investor who rebuilt his life after his construction company went bankrupt, goes on sale September 26—ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s “Real Estate Investment” category during the preorder period; recommended by real estate consultant Osamu Nagashima

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000191356.html
- anchor: #n3001884
- Companies mentioned: 有限責任事業組合DKN、DKNコンサルティング、ごま書房新社、帝国データバンク、Amazon、紀伊國屋書店、品川シーズンテラス カンファレンス

Facts:
- Borrowings of just under 300 million yen
- List price: 1,650 yen, tax included
- 1,043 construction industry bankruptcies
- “Exits,” including business suspensions and closures: 5,937 cases
- More than 370,000 YouTube subscribers
- Over 40,000 cumulative views

## Up to 14 times faster builds and up to 7 times faster execution: New version of “RAD Studio 13.2” now available

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000122274.html
- anchor: #n3001883
- Companies mentioned: エンバカデロ・テクノロジーズ、Fortune 100、OpenAI、Anthropic Claude、Google Gemini、Ollama、Delphi、C++Builder、RAD Studio、CodeGear、アイデラ、Sencha

Facts:
- Build times up to 14 times faster
- Used by more than 3 million users worldwide
- Celebrated its 31st anniversary in 2026
- Price: 39,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Up to 15% OFF

## パソナライフケア 長期休暇後に高まる “親の見守り需要”に対応『Well-being Life サポートプラン』 9月24日開始~定期訪問の見守り・家事支援・月１回のレポートで離れて暮らす家族を支援~

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002309.000016751.html
- anchor: #n3001882
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パソナライフケア、パソナライフケア

Facts:
- Increased to approximately 1.4 times the usual level
- 65歳以上の単独世帯は933万5千世帯
- 1時間 3,850円
- Transportation fee: 1,100 yen per visit

## Approximately 10,100 people thrilled! CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, 高嶺のなでしこ, ≒JOY, 日向坂46, FRUITS ZIPPER and others brought fresh appeal to the runway!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000135510.html
- anchor: #n3001881
- Companies mentioned: 東京ガールズコレクション、IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION、FRUITS ZIPPER、CANDY TUNE、Juice=Juice、高嶺のなでしこ、≒JOY、日向坂46、MORE STAR、ドラマチックレコード、LARME、KAWAII LAB.、株式会社クレイツ、Nudge、NURO、Pococha、株式会社YOAKE entertainment、AGESTOCK2026実行委員会、IRC APP、YOAKE SPACE

Facts:
- Reserved seat: 8,000 yen
- General reserved seating: ¥8,500
- Upgrade ticket (reserved arena seat): 5,000 yen

## Today’s hottest idols gathered in one place! 日向坂46 brought the venue to a crescendo as the grand finale, with 9 acts in total—including CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, 日向坂46 and FRUITS ZIPPER—delivering spectacular live performances!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000135510.html
- anchor: #n3001880
- Companies mentioned: 日向坂46、CANDY TUNE、Juice=Juice、FRUITS ZIPPER、≒JOY、高嶺のなでしこ、α＋、log you、Rain Tree、東京ガールズコレクション、株式会社YOAKE entertainment、AGESTOCK2026実行委員会、アソビシステム株式会社、株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社W TOKYO、株式会社Y&N Brothers

Facts:
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Reserved seat: 8,000 yen
- General reserved seating: ¥8,500
- Upgrade ticket (reserved arena seat): 5,000 yen

## Completely revamped the “Data Organizer Video Course”; enrollment opens September 30 for the practical “Data Organizer Training Course,” which builds scientific literacy for the AI era

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000118049.html
- anchor: #n3001879
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社デルタクリエイト、野村総合研究所、KADOKAWA、総合法令出版

Facts:
- More than 450,000 channel subscribers
- 378,000 yen
- 188,000 yen

## The 17th edition of Well Green Lab, a popup event for a sustainable lifestyle, will be held at Shibuya Scramble Square from September 24 (Thursday) to September 30 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000118809.html
- anchor: #n3001878
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOTHER EARTH、廣岡京染工芸、コマメ、ハッピーエレファント、ルプランエテ

Facts:
- 2026.9.24 (Thursday)
- 2026.9.30 (Wed.)
- 10:00～21:00

## Marriage agency “ナレソメ予備校” supports couples’ conversations on everything from parenting to household finances. Hosting a “Two-Week Parenting and Money Program” for couples after marriage

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000154626.html
- anchor: #n3001877
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナレソメ、ナレソメ予備校、イトナミ、ナレソメkids、ナレソメfinance

Facts:
- Marriage rate (82.4%
- August 22 and 29, 2026

## On the 1st of every month, bring good luck with eel! A Shiga eel specialty restaurant launches “Tsuitachi Unagi”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000112498.html
- anchor: #n3001876
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一休庵、鰻ひつまぶし 炭櫓 近江八幡本店、多賀大社

Facts:
- More than 100 customers visited our store
- Began on June 1, 2026
- The next event will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026

## [就活マップ] Simultaneous free launch of nonverbal test generators (web apps for web test preparation) for SPI, Tamatebako, TG-WEB and SCOA! A comprehensive collection of web-based practice questions and timer features, with no registration required

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000144776.html
- anchor: #n3001875
- Companies mentioned: 就活マップ、株式会社Noah's ark、株式会社FabU

Facts:
- The results showed that 74% of job seekers have felt they ran out of time on the SPI and have experienced failing.

## Anuaの人気マスクパックが10月2日(金)よりファミリーマートにて順次先行発売！

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000126707.html
- anchor: #n3001874
- Companies mentioned: Anua、ファミリーマート、株式会社The Founders JAPAN

Facts:
- Price: 275 yen (tax included)
- Available in more than 160 countries

## ＼熊本出身のアーティスト・Fujiyoshi Brother’s × 大丸福岡天神店／「くまもとモン×福岡天神ジャック」でアートを通じて熊本の魅力を発信

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003963.000025003.html
- anchor: #n3001873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸福岡天神店、Fujiyoshi Brother’s、住岡玩具製作所

Facts:
- 594,000 yen (tax included; limited to 1 item)
- Set of 2 items (2-piece set): 1,372,800 yen (tax included)
- 528,000 yen (tax included)

## 海ノ向こうコーヒー launches a coffee project in Madagascar where “the more forests you protect, the more your income grows”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000041621.html
- anchor: #n3001872
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社坂ノ途中、海ノ向こうコーヒー、Madagascar Coffee Company、JICA

Facts:
- Sourced from growing regions in 26 countries to date
- We source green coffee beans from 38 countries around the world
- Period: August–December 2026 (planned)
- 82% of vascular plants
- About 90% of terrestrial and freshwater vertebrates
- About 60 wild coffee species

## Free online seminar series explaining how to prepare for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “SCS Evaluation System” by industry; 5 sessions in total

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000169838.html
- anchor: #n3001871
- Companies mentioned: インフォシールド合同会社、経済産業省、内閣官房国家サイバー統括室、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）

Facts:
- Held over a total of 5 sessions
- Aiming to begin operations around the end of fiscal 2026
- ★3: 26 requirements
- ★4: 43 requirements
- Validity period: 1 year
- Validity period: 3 years
- Capacity: 50 people per session
- Each session: 15:00–16:30 (90 minutes)

## [Independent survey] Views of new-graduate recruitment pages are 6.07 times as high as those of mid-career recruitment pages: analysis of 37,934 company websites

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000142932.html
- anchor: #n3001870
- Companies mentioned: リブランディング株式会社、検索ブランド相談室

Facts:
- Companies with a verifiable new-graduate recruitment page: 1,365 (3.60%)
- Companies with a verifiable mid-career recruitment page: 225 (0.59%)
- Ratio of new-graduate to mid-career pages: 6.07 times
- Companies with verifiable pages for both new-graduate and mid-career recruitment: 91 (0.24%)
- 37,934 companies whose official websites could be checked and evaluated
- 49,568 companies covered by web monitoring in an independent corporate database

## “How much should we raise prices?” Just 17.6% of business owners use a financial estimate sheet to make that decision [Survey of 539 small and medium-sized business owners]

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000096926.html
- anchor: #n3001869
- Companies mentioned: Bottino株式会社、GMOリサーチ＆AI株式会社

Facts:
- Reviewing performance, including sales and profits
- Deciding on price increases and pricing

## “VITA RAMUS,” which expresses plant forms in brass, to exhibit at GOOD LIFE Fair 2026

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183149.html
- anchor: #n3001868
- Companies mentioned: JH商事株式会社、VITA RAMUS、朝日新聞社

Facts:
- Dates: September 25 (Friday)–September 27 (Sunday), 2026
- Booth number: 1J-65

## さんはぴ opens a new location in Tsurugashima, Saitama Prefecture. Tsurugashima store to open October 1 under a “noren-wake” arrangement

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000143113.html
- anchor: #n3001867
- Companies mentioned: さんはぴ合同会社、さんはぴ、厚生労働省、総務省

Facts:
- The employment rate for women aged 55–59 is 75.4
- It is 65.0 even among those aged 60–64
- 4 sessions per month (45 minutes): Pilates 23,900 yen
- 4 sessions per month (60 minutes): Pilates 30,800 yen
- 6 sessions per month (45 minutes): Pilates 34,400 yen
- 6 sessions per month (60 minutes): Pilates 44,550 yen

## [Sweets and savory dishes to savor the flavors of autumn] “A Bountiful Autumn Afternoon Tea: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Pumpkin” at DEK, a restaurant run by a long-established produce wholesaler (10/2–11/15)

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000111618.html
- anchor: #n3001866
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 f.dining、株式会社船昌、DEK

Facts:
- A Bountiful Autumn Afternoon Tea: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Pumpkin ¥7,000 (tax included)
- A Bountiful Autumn Afternoon Tea: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Pumpkin, with champagne or craft gin ¥8,500 (tax included)

## [Makuake surpasses 2 million yen (700% of target)] “Zephyr Essential,” the first vacuum-compression backpack to launch in Japan

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000164923.html
- anchor: #n3001865
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TurtoN、BlackVoyage、Makuake、JAL、ANA、Forbes、BUSINESS INSIDER、SBS、NEW YORK PRODUCT DESIGN AWARDS

Facts:
- Surpassed 2 million yen (more than 700% of target)
- Total crowdfunding purchases surpassed 1 million yen
- Total crowdfunding purchases: 2,105,250 yen
- 701% achieved
- Supported by 117 people
- Expels the air in about 30 seconds with an electric pump
- Reduces clothing storage space by up to 57%
- 35L capacity
- Holds as much luggage as a 60L suitcase
- Total of 3 sides: 104.2cm
- Annual sales: more than 10,000 items

## Taken over by a mischievous “flower witch”!? “ACAO FOREST HALLOWEEN”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000076648.html
- anchor: #n3001864
- Companies mentioned: ACAO SPA & RESORT株式会社、ACAO FOREST、COEDA HOUSE、CODA ROSSA、nagisArt café、gift & workshop「cokage」

Facts:
- 2026年9月26日（土）から10月31日（土）まで
- On Halloween, Saturday, October 31
- Hours: 9:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00)
- Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Price: ¥930 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,210 (tax included)
- Price: ¥660 (tax included)
- Price: ¥800 (tax included)
- Halloween pot (small) ¥3,500 (tax included)

## [IRC 2026 A/W] CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, Takane no Nadeshiko, ≒JOY, Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER and more deliver spectacular live performances and special fashion shows!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001042.000007466.html
- anchor: #n3001863
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社W TOKYO、TGC、LARME、HoneyWorks、KAWAII LAB.

Facts:
- At Yokohama Arena on Sunday, September 20, 2026
- The event will be held on Sunday, March 7, at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium!

## [NEC Networks & System Integration] Begins offering “HP Dimension with Google Beam,” enabling next-generation 3D communication

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000082252.html
- anchor: #n3001862
- Companies mentioned: NECネッツエスアイ株式会社、グーグル合同会社、株式会社日本HP

Facts:
- Begins in October 2026

## No batteries needed! Just put a sticker on your belongings and help create a world where lost items find their way home: Lost-and-found Cloud find begins selling its lost-item notification sticker, “find return”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000104939.html
- anchor: #n3001861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社find、京王電鉄、一般社団法人東京ハイヤー・タクシー協会

Facts:
- About 31.28 million found items were reported to police in 2024, a record high
- Plummeted to 43,000 people in fiscal 2024
- Lost-and-found Cloud find has deployed its system at more than 5,000 facilities to date
- Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Keio Line and Inokashira Line: ticket gate counters at a total of 14 stations

## SK本舗 to begin presales of Bambu Lab’s “R1” on September 23; 55W CO2 laser engraving machine, shipments expected at the end of November

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000076458.html
- anchor: #n3001860
- Companies mentioned: SK本舗、Bambu Lab、フェリデンシア・キャピタル株式会社

Facts:
- ¥449,999 including tax
- 55W CO2 laser engraving machine
- 15mm black walnut plywood
- 20mm acrylic
- Maximum engraving speed: 1,000mm/s
- Maximum power consumption: 780W

## Demand exceeded expectations and surpassed service capacity; XL PHOTO STUDIO temporarily suspends “Mega Photo”

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000167249.html
- anchor: #n3001859
- Companies mentioned: Ninevation株式会社、XL PHOTO STUDIO

Facts:
- The suspension is expected to last approximately 2–3 days
- “Mega Photo” will be temporarily suspended from September 24, 2026

## サザンブリーズ begins accepting bookings for year-end and New Year local arrangements in 3 Indochina countries

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000152847.html
- anchor: #n3001858
- Companies mentioned: サザンブリーズ、サザンブリーズ株式会社

Facts:
- Has been arranging travel from its base in Vietnam for approximately 30 years
- From the end of 2026 to the beginning of 2027

## A total of approximately 10,100 people went wild! CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, Takane no Nadeshiko, ≒JOY, Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER and others lit up the runway, showcasing their full new appeal!

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000971.000025517.html
- anchor: #n3001857
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社YOAKE entertainment、アソビシステム株式会社、株式会社W TOKYO、株式会社Y&N Brothers、LARME、KAWAII LAB.、株式会社クレイツ、Nudge、NURO、Pococha、AGESTOCK2026実行委員会

Facts:
- Reserved seat: 8,000 yen
- General reserved seating: ¥8,500
- Upgrade ticket (reserved arena seat): 5,000 yen

## Wacom to exhibit at the Design and Manufacturing Solutions Exhibition at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka

- Published: 2026-09-24T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000016902.html
- anchor: #n3001856
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワコム、株式会社大塚商会、Wacom®、Cintiq®

Facts:
- A large 24-inch display
- Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
- Friday, October 9