# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-25 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 32 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.

## TV anime “BLACK TORCH”: synopsis and preview stills released for episode 12 (final episode), airing at 22:00 on Saturday, September 19!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009756.000014827.html
- anchor: #n3004074
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロードムーブ、TOKYO MX、サンテレビ、テレビ愛知、RKB毎日放送、北海道テレビ放送、BS11、ABEMA、dアニメストア、U-NEXT、アニメタイムズ、DMM TV、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM 見放題、milplus見放題パックプライム、Prime Video、TELASA、アニメ放題、ディズニープラス スター、バンダイチャンネル、Netflix、HAPPY!動画、music.jp、YouTube、ニコニコチャンネル、ビデオマーケット、ムービーフルPlus、集英社、100studio、SiM、I Don't Like Mondays.

Facts:
- Synopsis and preview stills released for episode 12 (final episode) of TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” airing at 22:00 on Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Here is the synopsis and a preview still from episode 12 (final episode) of TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” which begins airing on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
- 【Before change】25:55 on Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 【Revised】September 19, 2026 (Saturday), 26:10–
- Starting today, Friday, September 18, a follow-and-repost campaign will give away a signed script for episode 12 (final episode).
- ■Campaign period: September 18, 2026, to October 2, 2026

## Subsidiary IP mixer to hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE at 有楽町マルイ from Wednesday, October 3, featuring a collaboration between ロンドン ナショナル・ギャラリー and hololive’s 儒烏風亭らでん!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000064055.html
- anchor: #n3004073
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイクロアド、株式会社IP mixer、カバー株式会社、hololive ReGLOSS、ロンドン ナショナル・ギャラリー、有楽町マルイ、SPcollect、儒烏風亭らでん

Facts:
- From Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Monday, October 12 (national holiday)
- Business hours: 11:00–19:00

## “My Deni” women’s denim, with cumulative sales surpassing 200,000 pairs, gets a refresh and launches September 19

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000161254.html
- anchor: #n3004072
- Companies mentioned: ジーイエット株式会社、マックハウス

Facts:
- Cumulative sales: 200,000 pairs
- ¥4,990 (tax included)

## きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ「月姫」ミュージックビデオ公開 宇宙を舞台に描かれる、儚く切ないストーリー

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000892.000017258.html
- anchor: #n3004071
- Companies mentioned: きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ、大山卓也、飯嶋久美子、スズキミナコ

Facts:
- 15th debut anniversary
- Aug. 17, 2026

## On sale October 6! Bonus images for voice actor Rina Endo’s first photo book, “MOMENT,” revealed all at once!!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001797.000007785.html
- anchor: #n3004070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマジカインフォス、アットプロダクション、声優グランプリ、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、インフォスクエア、Amazon、セブンネット、楽天、HMV、ヨドバシカメラ、書泉グループ

Facts:
- 3,960 yen (tax included)
- 5,170 yen (tax included)
- 5,720 yen (tax included)
- 11,000 yen (tax included)
- 112 pages

## TOKYO ACRYL pop-up to open at Kenele Benshitsu in Ochanomizu from Friday, September 25

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000166988.html
- anchor: #n3004069
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケンエレファント、有限会社三幸、TOKYO ACRYL

Facts:
- More than 7,000 types of acrylic sheets have been released to date
- A variety-packed keychain costs ¥2,500 (tax included)
- Price: from ¥2,550
- Price: from ¥1,450

## DONUTS signs premium partner agreement with J1 League club 名古屋グランパス! First installment: a cheerleader audition on ミクチャ starts Friday, September 18

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002005.000004237.html
- anchor: #n3004068
- Companies mentioned: DONUTS、名古屋グランパス、ミクチャ、ジョブカン、タテドラ

Facts:
- Premium partner agreement through June 2027
- 18 million cumulative users in Japan
- Monthly visitors: 5 million

## What’s behind the reputation of ていとうシェフ? The answer may lie in its recipes!? Diet and fitness recipes arrive for just a few coins

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000008638.html
- anchor: #n3004067
- Companies mentioned: Areti、ていとうシェフ

Facts:
- 26 recipes each
- ¥480 each
- ￥12,800

## Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Sound Stage 01 arrives on cassette tape! Reservations now open!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009006.000016756.html
- anchor: #n3004066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カードラボ、ゲーマーズ、アニメイトグループ、なのはPROJECT

Facts:
- Tax-included price: ¥2,200
- Tax-included price: ¥6,600
- Tax-included price: ¥10,450
- ■ Release date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026

## パンフォーユー福田屋鹿沼店 to host “TOKYO BAKERY SELECTION,” a feature showcasing 5 popular Tokyo bakeries, starting September 19

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000023945.html
- anchor: #n3004065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パンフォーユー、シェリュイ、マヨルカ、ル・グルニエ・ア・パン、Bonjour mojo2、GARDEN HOUSE CRAFTS

Facts:
- 5 days

## [Limited-time collaboration through Sunday, October 18] KRUNK and 串かつでんがな team up in a limited-time collaboration for aspiring artists!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000147730.html
- anchor: #n3004064
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オリグレス、ジャパンコンテンツエンターテインメント株式会社、YG ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN、株式会社フォーシーズ、KRUNK

Facts:
- Capital: 1.087 billion yen
- Number of employees: 85 (across the group)
- ¥500 per person (tax included)

## Play virtual dodgeball with Momoclo! “Kaisin no HADO” launches at 8 locations nationwide on October 3

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000020005.html
- anchor: #n3004063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社meleap、ももいろクローバーZ、HADO

Facts:
- 1名・1プレイ800円（税込）
- 2 plays: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- 30-minute plan: ¥7,000 (tax included)
- Retail price: ¥1,300 (tax included)
- Available in more than 40 countries worldwide
- Approximately 60,000 people attended over a total of 2 days

## MONSTA X to hold Japan encore shows on their world tour!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187358.html
- anchor: #n3004062
- Companies mentioned: MONSTA X、株式会社カストラプロモーション、MONBEBE JAPAN

Facts:
- 2026年12月8日（火）・9日（水）
- 2 days
- A total of 4 performances
- September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)

## [55th anniversary as an artist] “Ginga Densetsu” series e-book sale, with books priced at ¥55, starts today, September 18!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000851.000041489.html
- anchor: #n3004061
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本文芸社、株式会社サード・ライン、高橋よしひろ

Facts:
- 1冊55円（税込）
- 55th anniversary of his career as an artist
- 50th anniversary of the announcement
- List price: 7920 yen (tax included)

## [１０９シネマズプレミアム新宿] Experience that sound once again. Following popular demand, a special listening session for the analog edition of the classic album “CASA” returns

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000764.000001956.html
- anchor: #n3004060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東急レクリエーション、MORELENBAUM2／SAKAMOTO、REVOX、109シネマズプレミアム新宿、POST CREDIT、THE BAR

Facts:
- After about 25 years
- CLASS S: ¥6,000
- Cinema Point members: ¥5,500
- CLASS A: ¥4,000
- Cinema Point members: ¥3,500
- Price including tax: ¥7,150
- Price: ¥1,300
- Limited to 30 servings

## Hikaru Arata (WONK) announces first live show since relaunching his solo career after 5 years. The show will take place in Shibuya on November 6

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000141641.html
- anchor: #n3004059
- Companies mentioned: GRT株式会社、WONK、BtoB、NAGAN SERVER、3icrowave、DJ Quietstorm、Zen Masta、Mariana Matsui、Ryota Hagiwara、Ikebana Artist、HOT STUFF PROMOTION

Facts:
- Nov. 6, 2026
- Doors open / DJ starts: 17:00 (show expected to end at 21:30)
- ALL STANDING ¥5,800 (tax included)
- Drink charge not included: ¥700
- 2026年9月18日（金）18:00〜10月28日（水）23:59
- October 31, 2026, 10:00–November 5, 2026, 23:59

## [Riki Choshu, Keiji Muto and Masahiro Chono] Win a lucky charm signed by the 3 wrestling legends! X campaign marks the broadcast of the special program “Japanese Hero”

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000067667.html
- anchor: #n3004058
- Companies mentioned: ＲＫＢ毎日放送株式会社、TBS系列、麒麟、Hi-Fi Un!corn

Facts:
- To be broadcast from 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026, across 28 TBS系列 stations nationwide
- Lucky charms autographed by 3 legends (one of Suehiro, a daruma doll or a sake cup)…3 winners in total
- [Entry period] Monday, September 21, 2026, 0:00–Sunday, September 27, 23:59

## [New product] NAGASAWA fountain pen “Bitter Chocolate” goes on sale Friday, September 25, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000153028.html
- anchor: #n3004057
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナガサワ文具センター、NAGASAWA

Facts:
- ¥17,600 (tax included)
- Sept. 25, 2026 (Fri)

## “My sister and I left our family home” — Sumiko Nishioka, who lost her mother to dementia, talks about “now” at a press conference for her latest book, “The Dysfunctional Family: The Final 2 Years”

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008963.000001719.html
- anchor: #n3004056
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、書泉ブックタワー、三谷幸喜、宮藤官九郎、クドカン、是枝監督

Facts:
- The 2 books in the series have sold more than 77000 copies
- Cumulative sales are nearing 100,000 copies
- I set a limit of ¥3,500, even if it means paying a lot, and eat within that budget

## [ツエーゲン金沢] New para-art shirts launched to support people with intellectual disabilities!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001344.000045234.html
- anchor: #n3004055
- Companies mentioned: ツエーゲン金沢、ヒュンメル、鹿児島ユナイテッドFC、アトリエコーナス、佐川急便

Facts:
- Price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Reservation period begins September 18, 2026, at 18:00
- September 27, 2026, 23:59
- The match against 鹿児島ユナイテッドFC, taking place on Saturday, November 21

## Part of the set list and new merchandise lineup for “Yoshio’s Myu Dream Fes.” revealed! Bonus footage is planned for the livestream!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008935.000001355.html
- anchor: #n3004054
- Companies mentioned: WOWOW、キョードー東京、ワイズコネクション、グランアーツ、菓子屋 shirushi、Streaming＋、WOWOWオンデマンド

Facts:
- The special event 『芳雄のミュー Dream Fes.』 will be held at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
- Streamed multiple times before the show (18:00–18:27)
- Streaming＋: ¥4,500 (tax included)
- WOWOWオンデマンド：¥5,000(税込）

## ヒュンメル launches para-art shirts with ツエーゲン金沢 to support people with intellectual disabilities!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001009.000051499.html
- anchor: #n3004053
- Companies mentioned: ヒュンメル、ツエーゲン金沢、アトリエコーナス、鹿児島ユナイテッドFC、トラッソス

Facts:
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- ヒュンメル’s inclusive soccer event “Gochatano,” held since 2018 with “トラッソス,” a soccer school for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
- The “Future Challenge Project” has been running since 2021

## Episode 2 of the audio drama “The Gospel of Heartbeats,” titled “Is It a Nuisance to Say I Love You?”, is now available. Guruguru stirs up a love that is far too earnest

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001799.000007785.html
- anchor: #n3004052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマジカインフォス、ムームー・ペカ団、YouTube、Spotify、Apple Podcasts、Amazon Music

Facts:
- Available from Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
- September 18, 2026–Sunday, October 11, 23:59

## 【PLUS VENDOME】1本のラインを描くタトゥーをモチーフにした「FINELINETATTOO」コレクション、潤んだ水面のように輝くローズカットが美しい新作ジュエリー

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000635.000040747.html
- anchor: #n3004051
- Companies mentioned: PLUS VENDOME、株式会社ヴァンドームヤマダ

Facts:
- Hoop earrings (gold color) Price: ¥39,600 (tax included)
- Hoop earrings (silver color) Price: ¥39,600 (tax included)
- Long earrings Price: ¥26,400 (tax included)
- Double-finger ring (gold color) Price: ¥39,600 (tax included)
- Double-finger ring (silver color) Price: ¥39,600 (tax included)
- Ring Price: ¥36,300 (tax included)

## “オトメイトパーティー2026” delay-streaming tickets and merchandise available now! Post-show survey offers a chance to win fabulous prizes!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001094.000080401.html
- anchor: #n3004050
- Companies mentioned: アイディアファクトリー株式会社、オトメイト、デザインファクトリー株式会社、株式会社アズプロジェクト、株式会社ハイエストクルー、PIA LIVE STREAM、株式会社VOI

Facts:
- Performance 1 [evening performance, Sept. 12 (Saturday)]: ¥5,000 (tax included)
- Special price of ¥4,500 (tax included) per performance for オトメイト fan club members
- Number of winners: 12 (1 per title)

## Applications now open for the “IBARAKI PASSPORT”!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191304.html
- anchor: #n3004049
- Companies mentioned: 茨城県、茨城県営業戦略部観光誘客課

Facts:
- Print run: 10,000 copies
- A stamp rally covering all 44 cities, towns and villages in the prefecture
- Installed at 61 locations across all 44 municipalities
- A free admission ticket to a tourist attraction for the first 100 people

## n.SSign appears on the first-ever back cover of the November issue of 『韓流ぴあ』 (on sale September 24)!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004378.000011710.html
- anchor: #n3004048
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、富士山マガジンサービス、n.SSign、P1Harmony、ソ・ガンジュン、アン・ウンジン、ナム・ジュヒョク、Hi-Fi Un!corn、ソヒョン、オク・テギョン、パク・ソハム、パク・ユチョン

Facts:
- Annual subscription (6 issues): 8,100 yen (tax included)

## ACGWORLDS launches manga production services for businesses. 1–12 pages; base fee of 100,000 yen (excluding tax); first draft in as few as 3 business days

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000115947.html
- anchor: #n3004047
- Companies mentioned: ACGWORLDS株式会社

Facts:
- Base fee: 100,000 yen (excluding tax)
- First draft in as few as 3 business days

## Save on all 6 Tokyo games with the “Tokyo 6-Game Coupon”; on sale now

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000118173.html
- anchor: #n3004046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTT Sports X、浦安D-Rocks、NTTジャパンラグビー、MUFG国立

Facts:
- 1試合ずつ前売価格でご購入いただく場合と比べて20〜28%おトクになる
- “Tokyo 6-Game Coupon” purchase fee: 440 yen (tax included)
- An additional payment processing fee of 220 yen (tax included) applies when paying at a convenience store.

## [Stadium City Hotel Nagasaki] Wakadanna to perform at the top-floor live restaurant! Shinra Shinji’s solo acoustic tour 2026 “Nirabocchi.” Special additional performance

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000753.000016651.html
- anchor: #n3004045
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 ジャパネットホールディングス、湘南乃風、134クルー、長崎スタジアムシティ

Facts:
- S Seat: 6,900 yen
- DX Pair Seat: 16,000 yen
- A Seat: 5,900 yen
- A Pair Seat: 11,800 yen

## The 2026 performance of 『スクールアイドルミュージカル』 opens tomorrow, September 19! Heartfelt comments also arrive from the 10 main cast members!

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003523.000012949.html
- anchor: #n3004044
- Companies mentioned: スクールアイドルミュージカル、ラブライブ！シリーズ、新国立劇場、滝桜女学院、椿咲花女子高校

Facts:
- 2026 Sept. 19 (Sat.)–26 (Sat.)
- 10 main cast members
- 15th anniversary commemorative performance of the ラブライブ！シリーズ

## [Junior Youth] New league “U13 X-Border League2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000061950.html
- anchor: #n3004043
- Companies mentioned: 鎌倉インターナショナルFCジュニアユース、U13 X-Border League2026 運営委員会、旭化成ホームズ株式会社、株式会社スピック、CIELO フットボールクラブ、大豆戸フットボールクラブ、南戸塚中学校サッカー部、鵠沼中学校サッカー部、一般社団法人日本スポーツマンシップ協会

Facts:
- Period: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)–March 28, 2027 (Sunday)
- Round-robin league: 20 matches in total

## [ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎] Hokkaido Buffet Trip social media campaign to be held

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002564.000030117.html
- anchor: #n3004042
- Companies mentioned: ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎、日本ホテル株式会社、株式会社ＡＩＲＤＯ、AIRDO

Facts:
- 2026年9月18日（金）18:00より2回に分けて実施いたします
- 2026年9月18日（金）～10月29日（木）
- A total of 7 winners will receive prizes in the first round

## [Limited-edition product] Limited models to go on sale at “Pen&Journal Party 2026 筆まめReMIX,” a gathering of planners, on September 26 (Saturday)–27 (Sunday), 2026

- Published: 2026-09-18T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000153028.html
- anchor: #n3004041
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナガサワ文具センター、ミレット・イ・シア、ASHFORD、Brelio、Bindex

Facts:
- M5 size: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- M6 size: ¥35,200 (tax included)
- M5 size: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- M6 size: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Center Flap M5: ¥33,000 (tax included)
- Center Flap M6: ¥44,000 (tax included)
- M5 Flap 16 mm: \46,200 (tax included)
- M6 Flap 20 mm: ¥50,600 (tax included)
- M5 Notebook 16 mm: ¥28,600 (tax included)
- M6 Notebook 20 mm: ¥36,300 (tax included)
- Mini 5-hole: ¥25,850 (tax included)

## Notice on station-front events and other activities for “GO WEST 4,” a project commemorating the 4th anniversary of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:58:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001370.000037933.html
- anchor: #n3004119
- Companies mentioned: 九州旅客鉄道株式会社、JR九州、JR九州バス株式会社、島原鉄道

Facts:
- To mark the 4th anniversary of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen on October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- Sale price: 2,000 yen
- Number available: 2,000 tickets
- 先着600名様に島原鉄道オリジナルトートバッグをプレゼント！
- First 2,000 people
- Receive a coupon worth up to 400 points

## クイズに答えて西条のスイーツをGET！オレンジフェリー東予港で「西条PR展」開催中！

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:56:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000052930.html
- anchor: #n3004120
- Companies mentioned: 愛媛県西条市、オレンジフェリー、LOVE SAIJOファンクラブ、蔵はち

Facts:
- There are 3 questions in total
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a fruit warabi-mochi set from 「蔵はち」
- 期間 2026年7月29日（水）～10月18日（日）
- Application deadline: October 19, 2026 (Monday)

## “DAY to SPECIAL” – A new wardrobe that seamlessly connects everyday life with special occasions

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:55:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001664.000003710.html
- anchor: #n3004121
- Companies mentioned: URBAN RESEARCH ROSSO、アーバンリサーチ

Facts:
- A lineup of 11 styles
- 10% OFF
- ¥17,930 (tax incl.)
- ¥14,850 (tax incl.)
- ¥13,750 (tax incl.)
- ¥16,500 (tax incl.)
- ¥18,700 (tax incl.)
- ¥15,950 (tax incl.)
- ¥14,300 (tax incl.)
- ¥19,800 (tax incl.)

## New logo and main illustration unveiled for the new 青山剛昌 hometown museum

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:53:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190783.html
- anchor: #n3004122
- Companies mentioned: 鳥取県北栄町、青山剛昌、小学館

Facts:
- Relocation and reopening planned for spring 2027
- Opened in 2007

## Set off from historic Sunpu Castle on a tranquil autumn trip for adults in 静岡市, taking in the beautiful Momijiyama Garden and a solemn National Treasure

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:51:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000185652.html
- anchor: #n3004123
- Companies mentioned: 静岡市、椿亭、芹沢銈介美術館、YouRuMaru、日本料理 富貴庵、日本平ホテル、徳川の奥座敷 久能宿＜LIBERTY RESORT＞

Facts:
- The first major holiday period in 11 years
- 5 consecutive days off
- Adults: 150 yen
- Children (elementary and junior high school students): 50 yen
- Adults: 360 yen
- Children (elementary and junior high school students): 120 yen
- Membership fee: 8,000 yen
- General admission: 420 yen
- High school and university students: 260 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen
- Adults: 700 yen
- Children: 300 yen
- Adults ¥600
- Adults: 1,200 yen
- Children: 600 yen

## 3 stores open simultaneously! 「かんざし屋wargo」 and 「北斎グラフィック」 debut at Shinjuku Marui Annex today, September 18 (Friday), while 「箸や万作」 reopens after renovation

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000010740.html
- anchor: #n3004124
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社和心、かんざし屋wargo、北斎グラフィック、箸や万作、マイグレ株式会社、エス・ティー・エヌ伊豆株式会社

Facts:
- Starting today, September 18, 2026 (Friday)
- Weekdays: 11:00–20:00
- Weekends and holidays: 10:30–20:00
- Number of employees: 203 (including non-regular employees)
- Capital: ¥722,614,818 (including capital reserves)

## Report on the “Top U.S. Liberal Arts Colleges Fair 2026,” featuring 7 leading American schools

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:49:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000050425.html
- anchor: #n3004125
- Companies mentioned: Crimson Education Japan、The Innovation Fellowship、Pomona College、Occidental College、Oberlin College、Sarah Lawrence College、Rhodes College、Denison University、Lewis & Clark College

Facts:
- 7 leading American liberal arts colleges
- September 10, 2026
- 18:15〜20:30
- Doors open at 17:45

## [株式会社あさくま] “厳選もつ酒場エビス参” to open a 1-minute walk from Hatsudai Station on September 26! Featuring fresh offal prepared daily and handmade dishes

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:45:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000030130.html
- anchor: #n3004126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あさくま、あさくまグループ、エビス参

Facts:
- “エビス参” has 9 locations
- The あさくまグループ has 84 locations in total, including franchise locations
- Started in 2005 with the Mishuku location in Setagaya, Tokyo
- Established: December 10, 1948

## On the ground in 17 fields of Japan’s growth strategy: Special feature examines the policy connections of 10 publicly listed companies exhibiting at Tokyo Game Show 2026｜Published by next-generation stock research platform “ENVALITH（エンヴァリス）”

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:43:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000176312.html
- anchor: #n3004127
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンヴァリス、ENVALITH、株式会社カプコン、コーエーテクモホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ブシロード、ソニーグループ株式会社、株式会社バンダイナムコホールディングス、株式会社スクウェア・エニックス・ホールディングス、セガサミーホールディングス株式会社、コナミグループ株式会社、ポールトゥウィンホールディングス株式会社、日特建設株式会社、HEROZ株式会社、ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社

Facts:
- 17 strategic fields have been identified, with public and private sectors investing more than 370 trillion yen
- Public-private investment in the content sector: 33.7 trillion yen
- Games account for 24.5 trillion yen.
- About 60% of overseas sales of content originating in Japan (3.4 trillion yen) comes from games.
- The government has set a target of increasing this to 12 trillion yen by 2033.

## 【Fukuoka, Tenjin】Endoscopic examinations featuring AI-assisted lesion detection and “blue-light illumination” introduced at 福岡天神マイウェルクリニック

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:43:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186854.html
- anchor: #n3004128
- Companies mentioned: 福岡天神マイウェルクリニック、株式会社マナリンク

Facts:
- A 3-minute walk from Exit 6 of Tenjin Station on the Subway Airport Line
- Appointments available until 18:00 on weekends and holidays, too

## Set for the first day of the fall lineup, Monday, Sept. 28! “Emergency Live Broadcast! HBCラジオ All-Star Summit: Radio Is the Strongest Special!!!”

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:43:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000082555.html
- anchor: #n3004129
- Companies mentioned: HBCラジオ、radiko、HBCファンストリーム、北海道放送

Facts:
- Viewing price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Starts at 19:30 on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

## GoodWe to present PCS and energy storage solutions rooted in the Japanese market at SMART ENERGY WEEK [Autumn]

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:42:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000167163.html
- anchor: #n3004130
- Companies mentioned: GoodWe Japan株式会社、EMSメーカー、アグリゲーター

Facts:
- The 25th SMART ENERGY WEEK [Autumn]
- September 9, 2026
- Through Friday the 11th

## IM Lab to hold Open Day on Oct. 8: “From Regional Revitalization to Regional Innovation”

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:41:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000042561.html
- anchor: #n3004131
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Japan Innovation Network、東京科学大学、IM Lab、SUNDRED株式会社、生活協同組合コープさっぽろ、SHIBUYA QWS、東洋大学、株式会社ジェイフィール、一般財団法人光科学イノベーションセンター、富士通株式会社、北陸先端科学技術大学院大学、商工中金、国際標準化機構（ISO）、TCI Network

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- JIN and 東京科学大学 established the organization in August 2025
- Regional revitalization, launched in 2014
- The “Basic Concept for Regional Revitalization 2.0” of June 2025
- From more than 100 major Japanese publicly listed companies to small and medium-sized enterprises

## 11 renowned confectioners gather at Tokyo Station! “Nakatsugawa Chestnut Kinton Lover” to be held Sept. 25 (Fri.)–27 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:40:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000143336.html
- anchor: #n3004132
- Companies mentioned: 東美濃歴史街道協議会、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、中津川市、一般社団法人 中津川観光協会、栗菓子処 信玄堂、栗菓子処 やまつ、仁太郎、栗菓匠 七福、御菓子司 梅園、松葉、御栗菓子 松月堂、御菓子所 しん、御菓子司 美濃屋、柿の木、田丸屋商店

Facts:
- 11 renowned confectioners gather in one place
- 3 days
- 324 yen each, tax included
- ¥5,000 including tax
- About 20 latest creative sweets

## Japan’s No. 1 accompaniment to rice, chosen by food experts — Bringing Japanese food culture into the next millennium, and to the world

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000030768.html
- anchor: #n3004134
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社桔香、Food HEROes、miwaya合同会社、日本食文化会議、日本健康食育協会、東急百貨店

Facts:
- 9 leading figures with expertise in food and food culture will serve as judges as “experts.”
- Applications accepted through Dec. 31, 2026
- Tasting evaluation: around February 2027

## 【ウェスティンホテル東京】恵比寿で開かれる大人のためのハロウィンイベント Halloween Night “Black & Amber” 開催

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002868.000011305.html
- anchor: #n3004133
- Companies mentioned: ウェスティンホテル東京、マリオット・インターナショナル、ヴーヴ・クリコ、STILTANGO、ウェスティンホテル&リゾート、Marriott Bonvoy

Facts:
- Oct. 31, 2026
- ¥17,000 (tax and service charge included)
- 30th anniversary
- More than 245 hotels and resorts

## The “ICOCA Customer Appreciation Campaign” will be held to thank customers for using ICOCA.

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:38:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002313.000095753.html
- anchor: #n3004135
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR西日本

Facts:
- Make purchases totaling at least 2,000 yen (tax included)
- 2,000 WESTER points (for charging only)
- 20 WESTER points (for charging only)
- 1,000 winners

## 東レ発のスピンオフベンチャーMOONRAKERS、大幅な業績拡大を背景に、本社・ショールームを丸の内へ移転・増床

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:38:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000134388.html
- anchor: #n3004136
- Companies mentioned: MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES株式会社、東レ、XA Holdings株式会社、株式会社MMOL

Facts:
- In the 3 years since becoming independent, sales have grown to more than 5 times their previous level.
- The team has also grown to about 3 times its previous size.

## 【三重県 伊賀市】ユネスコ無形文化遺産登録10周年記念イベント「上野天神祭がやってくる！」を開催します

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:36:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000121150.html
- anchor: #n3004138
- Companies mentioned: 伊賀市、ユネスコ

Facts:
- Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to around 4 p.m.
- Saimyoji 3240-2
- Phone: 0595-22-9678
- FAX: 0595-22-9667

## 【グロウナビ】85% of people who have had breast augmentation say they are “satisfied” with the procedure! Survey of 100 people on their chosen methods and costs

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:34:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000620.000117030.html
- anchor: #n3004139
- Companies mentioned: GLOW NAVI、株式会社ゼロアクセル、クラウドワークス、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物、おうちにプロ、Coco-Moola、ゼロメディア

Facts:
- A total of 85% of respondents said they were “very satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with their breast augmentation procedure.
- The most common reason for undergoing breast augmentation was “I felt self-conscious about having a small chest,” cited by 51%.
- “Silicone breast implants” were the most common method, at 40%.
- “Hyaluronic acid breast injections” followed closely at 39%.
- “Fat transfer breast augmentation” accounted for 21%.
- Before breast augmentation, the most desired bust sizes were “C cup” and “D cup,” tied at 29% each.
- “E cup” accounted for 17%.
- The most commonly cited factor in choosing a clinic was “the clinic’s track record,” at 44%.
- “The doctor’s skill” accounted for 43%.
- “Price” accounted for 40%.
- “The quality of guarantees and aftercare” accounted for 35%.
- 豊胸にかかった費用は、「50〜80万円未満」が30%で最多

## 【福島県浪江町】10/3(土)営農再開に向けた『令和8年度 津島地区水稲試験栽培稲刈り』の実施について

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:34:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000169811.html
- anchor: #n3004140
- Companies mentioned: 福島県浪江町、津島復興組合、東京農業大学

Facts:
- October 3
- About 20 students from 東京農業大学

## “TETRU REDESIGN,” created by a bag repair artisan, launches a full-scale remake and redesign business

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:33:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191293.html
- anchor: #n3004141
- Companies mentioned: TETRU REDESIGN

Facts:
- TETRU REDESIGN offers remakes and redesigns starting at 88,000 yen (tax included).
- From October 2026, original wrapping cloths and packing materials will be introduced in sequence.

## 【Coming soon!】The regional revitalization event “KOSEN PARK in HYOGO” for technical college students will be held at Kobe Sambo Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 23 (holiday)!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:32:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000006053.html
- anchor: #n3004142
- Companies mentioned: KOSEN PARK in HYOGO実行委員会、地方新聞営業アライアンス、国立高等専門学校機構、電通、株式会社関電工、三菱重工マリタイムシステムズ株式会社、株式会社ANYBA、美樹工業株式式会社、栗原工業株式会社、神戸フランツ、ＪＡ全農兵庫

Facts:
- Welcomed 1,375 visitors
- A total of 3,000 people attended.

## Revision of yen deposit interest rates and the short-term prime rate

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:32:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000626.000037968.html
- anchor: #n3004143
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行、日本銀行、SBI

Facts:
- 0.50% per year
- 0.51% per year
- 2.925% per year

## Furusato Nozei “Kodomo Furusato Bin” to offer a rich travel experience through a monitored tour for parents and children in households receiving child-rearing allowances, in partnership with 長崎県壱岐市

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:32:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000113664.html
- anchor: #n3004144
- Companies mentioned: ネッスー株式会社、長崎県壱岐市、一般社団法人 壱岐市観光連盟、公益社団法人チャンス・フォー・チルドレン

Facts:
- 5 households living in Fukuoka Prefecture and receiving child-rearing allowances will be invited to 長崎県壱岐市.
- 2026年10月3日（土）から10月4日（日）
- 7,374 parents of elementary, junior high and high school students nationwide
- A strangely shaped rock about 45 meters high

## Coming to 心斎橋PARCO! Exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of capsule toy maker Qualia, featuring more than 200 products from its history

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:31:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000173164.html
- anchor: #n3004145
- Companies mentioned: Qualia、心斎橋PARCO、株式会社パルコ、株式会社Juice

Facts:
- More than 200 capsule toy products from across the years
- Adults: 500 yen (1,000 yen with bonus)
- Elementary school students and younger: free (500 yen with bonus)

## 【Opening Oct. 1】All-day dining venue CHICAMA opens inside VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA in Maruyamacho, Shibuya.

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000117815.html
- anchor: #n3004146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOTHERS、VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA、CHICAMA、CHICAMA CAFÉ RESTAURANT LOUNGE、matsuri technologies株式会社

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 7-8 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Seating capacity: 88
- 64 indoor seats
- 24 terrace seats

## [Exhibitor Information] Exhibiting at the Next-Generation 3D Printer Expo, part of the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka [APPLE TREE株式会社]

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000030909.html
- anchor: #n3004147
- Companies mentioned: APPLE TREE株式会社、RX Japan株式会社、FLASHFORGE、Bambu Lab、Markforged、Formlabs、SCANOLOGY、3DeVOK、3DMakerpro、STARAY、Lattice＆Life

Facts:
- 2026年10月7日（水）～10月9日（金）

## 85th anniversary of the picture book! Epos Card featuring a collaboration with the beloved Curious George debuts! Limited-edition designs and original perks also available

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004213.000003860.html
- anchor: #n3004157
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エポスカード、株式会社レッグス、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、株式会社 丸井グループ、株式会社丸井、株式会社エムアンドシーシステム

Facts:
- 85th anniversary of the picture book
- 3 card designs
- Spend a cumulative total of at least ¥100,000 (tax included)
- Approximately 10,000 discount facilities nationwide

## [50% off for a limited time] The DOOGEE U10, a 10-inch AI tablet powered by Android 16, is ¥16,900! A 6-piece set including a keyboard and mouse makes work and study more comfortable

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000127114.html
- anchor: #n3004156
- Companies mentioned: DOOGEE、Amazon.co.jp

Facts:
- 16,900 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: ¥33,800 (tax included)
- 50% OFF
- Through September 24, 2026
- 10.1-inch IPS display
- 5060mAh battery

## Sticker-collection RPG 「ビックリマン・ワンダーコレクション」: Limited-time event “The Awakening of the Longest-Living Guardian” begins! New characters 「古聖長ヘブダヤ」 and 「橋かける蔵王」 make their debut!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002333.000016719.html
- anchor: #n3004155
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーベラス、ビックリマン・ワンダーコレクション

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that it was added on September 18, 2026
- 2026/9/30 (Wed.) 13:59
- 2026/10/7 (Wed.) 13:59
- 2026/10/4 (Sun.) 13:59
- Earn 1 to 3 Damage Challenge Coins for every 1 million Pt of damage reached
- Earn a sticker upon reaching 4 million Pt of damage

## Space Shower TV September [V.I.P.]: Details revealed at last for the My Hair is Bad special program!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002568.000002929.html
- anchor: #n3004154
- Companies mentioned: スペースシャワーネットワーク、My Hair is Bad、フレデリック、夜の本気ダンス、雨のパレード

Facts:
- 45 performances nationwide
- 10th anniversary of major-label debut

## Having AI summarize a book doesn’t mean you’ve “read” it. A completely new reading method for exploring books you’ve bought but haven’t read and challenging books together with AI, 「AIと本を読む」, goes on sale September 18!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000009347.html
- anchor: #n3004153
- Companies mentioned: フォレスト出版株式会社、AGIラボ

Facts:
- Page count: 192 pages
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- More than 150,000 followers combined on note and X

## Collaboration items with Dickies®︎ to go on sale at concept store V.A. starting September 19, 2026 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001482.000006099.html
- anchor: #n3004152
- Companies mentioned: Dickies®︎、株式会社ジュン、V.A.

Facts:
- Price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥23,100 (tax included)
- Dickies®︎ was founded in 1922

## 「ふるなび」が、令和8年9月豪雨の災害支援として鹿児島県屋久島町の寄附受付を開始

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001735.000007821.html
- anchor: #n3004151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイモバイル、ふるなび

Facts:
- Emergency disaster relief donation portal using the hometown tax donation system opens September 4

## Dr. Itsuki Nakayama, director of アーモンドクリニック, to present 2 talks at the international aesthetic medicine conference IMCAS China 2026 in Shanghai

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000121181.html
- anchor: #n3004150
- Companies mentioned: アーモンドクリニック、IMCAS、順天堂大学

Facts:
- Japan’s aesthetic medicine (elective medical care) market reached approximately ¥594 billion in 2023
- It is growing at 8.8% year over year
- Only about 3.5% have experience using online medical consultations
- Achieved a patient satisfaction rate of 97.3%
- A study of 258 patients who underwent buried-suture double-eyelid surgery at our clinic
- Of the 258 patients, 251 (97.3%) said they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the results

## Kimiko Date and Hiroko Ogura to appear! Talk event celebrating the release of 「49→50 50歳から「幸せ」になる技術」 to be held at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA on October 14 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000116565.html
- anchor: #n3004149
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハゴロモ、TBS、読売新聞

Facts:
- Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1970
- Career-high ranking of 4th in the WTA world rankings
- Retired from professional tennis for the first time in 1996
- Returned to professional tennis in 2008 at age 37, after an 11-and-a-half-year hiatus
- Ended her second professional career in 2017
- Born in Tokyo in 1974
- Joined TBS in 1997
- Left TBS in December 2024, the year she turned 50, after 27 years with the company
- Has handled personal advice columns for 読売新聞 for more than 30 years
- List price: 1,900 yen plus tax
- Established: July 31, 1967 (Showa 42)

## Received the “Best Alliance Partner” award at the SIOS Technology Partner Awards 2026 for contributing to market expansion

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000449.000010008.html
- anchor: #n3004148
- Companies mentioned: アステリア株式会社、サイオステクノロジー株式会社、テクノ・システム・リサーチ

Facts:
- Deployed in 90,000 licenses worldwide
- No. 1 market share for 19 years
- Monthly fee: ¥30,000

## [First in Japan] From a world where people verify and make payments to one where AI autonomously verifies and pays. Secured rights to “Agentic Supply Chain Commerce,” which uses “Agentic Commerce” and “DPP” to independently verify authenticity with every payment

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:29:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000044818.html
- anchor: #n3004158
- Companies mentioned: サイカルトラスト株式会社、自民党、金融庁

Facts:
- No. 7909347
- Approximately ¥74.7 trillion
- 43 companies

## Collaboration between 「ドルフィンウェーブ」 and 「To LOVEる-とらぶる-ダークネス」 launches! Haruna and Momo appear in the collaboration gacha!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:27:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002334.000016719.html
- anchor: #n3004159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES、バレット、集英社、とらぶるダークネス製作委員会、Marvelous Inc.、HONEY PARADE GAMES Inc.

Facts:
- 2026/9/18 (Fri.), after maintenance ends
- Until 2026/10/9 (Fri.) 13:59
- 2026/9/19 (Sat.) 4:00
- Until 2025/9/30 (Wed.) 3:59

## Mizuno × EKAL EXCLUSIVE ITEMS

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:27:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001667.000003710.html
- anchor: #n3004160
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アーバンリサーチ、EKAL、Mizuno、GORE-TEX

Facts:
- ¥66,000 (tax included)
- ¥33,000 (tax included)

## HUF X EVANGELION collection launches!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:26:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001573.000009786.html
- anchor: #n3004161
- Companies mentioned: HUF、EVANGELION、GAINAX、株式会社TSIホールディングス

Facts:
- ¥7,480
- ¥3,465

## Selection of companies for the King Salmon Project (Overseas City Challenges Track)

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:26:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006946.000052467.html
- anchor: #n3004162
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社弘栄ドリームワークス、株式会社スマートシティ技術研究所、モートンベイ市、ローマ市、G-NETS、SusHi Tech Tokyo

Facts:
- Year established: 2019
- Approximately 61,000 people from around the world took part

## [Claska Clothing] 2026 Fall/Winter catalog for original brand āta（アタ） released, with sales of new items now underway

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:26:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000147529.html
- anchor: #n3004163
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラスカ、āta（アタ）、CLASKA ONLINE SHOP、CLASKA Gallery & Shop "DO"

Facts:
- “knit tops 1.” ¥15,400 (tax included)
- “sweat shirts 1.” ¥13,200 (tax included)
- “pants 5.” ¥13,200 (tax included)
- “neck warmer 2.” ¥7,920 (tax included)
- “one piece 3.” ¥17,600 (tax included)

## [Limited time] Korean baby and kids’ clothing brand モイモルン to open a POP UP STORE at Futako Tamagawa Rise S.C. on Friday, 9/18! Returning to the venue, where it has held pop-up shops in the past

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:24:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000159738.html
- anchor: #n3004164
- Companies mentioned: ハンセドリームジャパン株式会社、モイモルン

Facts:
- More than 500 stores in Korea and China
- Approximately 20 stores in Japan
- Total purchase amount of ¥10,000 or more, including tax

## [Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture] Kashiwa Festival 2026 is scheduled for September 19 (Sat.); September 20 (Sun.) event canceled

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:24:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000121129.html
- anchor: #n3004165
- Companies mentioned: 柏まつり実行委員会、柏商工会議所、柏市役所

Facts:
- September 19 (Sat.), 1 p.m.–7 p.m. [Proceeding as scheduled]
- September 20 (Sun.) [Canceled for the entire day]

## “How can children’s voices be reflected in schools?” A 1-day event for teachers on learning from schools where students have helped decide everything from school rules to school goals, to be held in Osaka on 11/21

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:24:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000060187.html
- anchor: #n3004166
- Companies mentioned: 認定特定非営利活動法人カタリバ、熊本大学大学院教育学研究科、泉大津市立小津中学校

Facts:
- More than 690 elementary, junior high, and high schools nationwide are putting these practices into action
- Capacity: 100 people
- 74 teachers and government employees gathered from 23 prefectures across Japan

## ★Sept. 23 | Kobe★ スーパーストリングスコーベ to appear at 生田神社’s Autumn Grand Festival! A special concert exploring new horizons, from “Passion Continent” to Toshiro Mayuzumi’s “BUNRAKU”

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:21:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000127012.html
- anchor: #n3004167
- Companies mentioned: スーパーストリングスコーベ、生田神社、テレビ朝日、早駒運輸株式会社

Facts:
- September 23, 2026
- About 60 minutes
- Advance tickets: ¥3,000 (tax included)
- Tickets on the day: ¥3,500 (tax included)
- Advance tickets: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Tickets on the day: ¥1,750 (tax included)

## Cards that support people through their worries with words go on sale! “ことのココタチ60カード”

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:20:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000138119.html
- anchor: #n3004168
- Companies mentioned: マクティブエンターテイメント株式会社、ことのココタチ

Facts:
- 60 sheets
- 3,850 yen (tax included)
- September 18, 2026 (Friday)

## [Free admission] GTN, with 20 years of support for foreign residents and a cumulative total of more than 700,000 people served, to hold seminars on “foreign resident retention” in 徳之島町, 知名町 and 和泊町 in October!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000186290.html
- anchor: #n3004171
- Companies mentioned: アライアンス株式会社、株式会社グローバルトラストネットワークス、徳之島町、知名町、和泊町

Facts:
- 20 years of support for foreign residents
- Untangling worries in 40 minutes
- Supports up to 25 languages

## A series of collaborations with six sword warriors from “刀剣乱舞ONLINE” and GREEN×EXPO 2027 announced!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001752.000108051.html
- anchor: #n3004170
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、刀剣乱舞ONLINE、GREEN×EXPO 2027

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 7
- 14時30分から15時00分

## パナソニック コネクト delivers 177 joint kiosks to 成田国際空港

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006882.000003442.html
- anchor: #n3004169
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック コネクト、パナソニック コネクトグループ、出入国在留管理庁、財務省税関、成田国際空港、東京国際空港、関西国際空港、福岡空港、NIST

Facts:
- 177 units in total
- 60 million people
- Starting Sept. 24, 2026
- From April 2025
- 1.6 million registered users

## Teacher’s license open badges to be issued free of charge at “Teacher’s Day Gathering 2026,” an event hosted by Teach For Japan

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:19:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000139129.html
- anchor: #n3004172
- Companies mentioned: Teach For Japan、一般社団法人デジタル認証サービス機構、株式会社インフォザイン、オープンバッジファクトリー

Facts:
- To be held on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
- 14:00〜18:00
- DCSP has adopted “オープンバッジファクトリー” since 2024

## [Tokyo Game Show 2026] アイオーデータ unveils all products on display at its booth! Plus, exclusive giveaways for GigaCrysta users

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:19:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000011207.html
- anchor: #n3004173
- Companies mentioned: アイオーデータ、NVIDIA、一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会、株式会社日経BP、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ

Facts:
- From Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Hall 8 [08-C23]
- Switchable between 4K 180Hz and Full HD 360Hz
- An impressive 360Hz refresh rate
- 2304-zone local dimming
- 320Hz speed
- Up to a 280Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms [GTG] response time
- High refresh rates of up to 240Hz on all ports
- Switchable between 4K 75Hz and FHD 300Hz
- High refresh rate of 260Hz
- 1000Hz / 24.5-inch / Full HD monitor
- 5000-zone Mini LED / 27-inch / 5K
- 49-inch curved QD-OLED / DQHD / 240Hz
- AI monitor / 27-inch / 4K / 240Hz
- Gaming portable monitor / 1

## A “karuta card game that saves lives,” created in Shizuoka, heads to Cambodia—disaster preparedness lessons for children facing rainy-season floods

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:18:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000166170.html
- anchor: #n3004174
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、公益財団法人ふじのくに未来財団、静岡トヨタ自動車株式会社、UNICEFカンボジア事務所

Facts:
- Around 2.2 million children in Cambodia live in areas at high risk of river flooding
- Around 1.9 million children live in communes at high or very high risk from climate change.

## [Osaka, Kishiwada] A giant playground that feels like “being above the clouds”! The 3rd installment of WHATAWON’s “MJMJ” opens, inviting visitors into a “world of white” scaled up more than ever

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:18:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000845.000096544.html
- anchor: #n3004175
- Companies mentioned: WHATAWON、株式会社antiqua

Facts:
- A bouldering tower about 4m tall
- [Weekdays] Unlimited time: ¥800
- [Weekends and holidays] 30 minutes: ¥500
- Extension: ¥450 / 30 minutes

## Influenza season has begun more than 1 month earlier than usual. クリニックフォア to start influenza vaccinations on Sept. 18.

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:16:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000096150.html
- anchor: #n3004176
- Companies mentioned: クリニックフォア、厚生労働省、東京都

Facts:
- Reports per sentinel site nationwide
- Reports per sentinel site in 東京都
- Okinawa Prefecture tops the list at 10.34
- Okayama Prefecture has the lowest figure at 0.42
- There were 12,299 reports nationwide
- Supply is expected to reach about 51.9 million doses
- By the end of September, about 31.47 million doses—roughly 60% of the total—are expected to have shipped

## Report on donations to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake disaster relief fund

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:16:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000043753.html
- anchor: #n3004177
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社エムアイシー総合企画、Jメール、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- Donation amount: ¥5,266,676
- Donation date: Sept. 15, 2026

## Book lovers’ cafe “サロンクリスティ” to hold a collaboration event, [Cafe Kowloon Walled City: 阿柒冰室 × Salon Christie], from Oct. 1 (Thu) to Nov. 13 (Fri) to mark the publication of “九龍城砦Ⅲ 終章”!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:16:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000172713.html
- anchor: #n3004178
- Companies mentioned: サロンクリスティ、早川書房、株式会社ハヤカワ

Facts:
- List price (¥5,000 + tax)
- Oct. 1 (Thu)–Nov. 13 (Fri), 2026

## Nishi-Nippon Railroad × Nishitetsu Travel joint project, 3rd installment: “The sunset leads the way to another path of light”

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:14:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001028.000017692.html
- anchor: #n3004179
- Companies mentioned: 西日本鉄道株式会社、西鉄旅行株式会社、豊村酒造

Facts:
- Adult: ¥6,500
- Child: ¥3,500
- Minimum number of participants: 15

## アドバンテックとカメラエコシステムパートナー、 NVIDIA JetPack 7.2の共同動作検証を完了- 次世代ビジョンAIの導入を加速

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:13:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000073476.html
- anchor: #n3004180
- Companies mentioned: アドバンテック、NVIDIA、Advantech Co., Ltd、OMDIA、オムロン直方株式会社

Facts:
- A lineup of more than 3,000 different IoT devices
- No. 1 worldwide in the industrial PC market, with a 42.5% share

## TriOrb’s Tomoya Fujita to speak at “ROSCon Global 2026” in Toronto, Canada

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:11:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000120742.html
- anchor: #n3004181
- Companies mentioned: TriOrb、Open Robotics、AISol、九州工業大学

Facts:
- “ROSCon Global 2026”
- To be held Sept. 22–24
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, 16:00–16:20 (local time)
- Founded in February 2023

## システムファイブ to exhibit at RISCON TOKYO (Risk Control Industry Exhibition 2026), one of Japan’s largest trade shows

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:10:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000024840.html
- anchor: #n3004182
- Companies mentioned: システムファイブ、DJI、株式会社東京ビッグサイト

Facts:
- The event is being held for the 22nd time this year
- Our booth (booth number 1C-06)
- The seminar is scheduled to last approximately 15–30 minutes

## トゥミ to hold a limited-time Fall/Winter 2026 special event from Sept. 19 (Sat) to mark the launch of its latest fall and winter collection

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:10:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000025356.html
- anchor: #n3004183
- Companies mentioned: トゥミ、TUMI、Tumi, Inc.

Facts:
- More than 170 guests attended in total
- Tour begins Sept. 19 (Sat)
- トゥミ Ginza: Sept. 19 (Sat)–Oct. 12 (Mon, holiday)

## Children fall in love before they learn. Curiosity beats knowledge in this animal game! “LineUP Kids ① Animal Zoo” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000151467.html
- anchor: #n3004186
- Companies mentioned: infoplay、株式会社ピチカートデザイン、SAKURA Play & Learning Design、玉川大学、東一の江こども園、一般社団法人Learning journey、認定こども園さくら、小学館、Gakken、パタゴニア、横浜市・金沢動物園、特定非営利活動法人キッズデザイン協議会

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,700 (tax-included price: ¥1,870)
- Lineup cards: 60
- Starting cards: 3
- How-to-play guide (instruction booklet): 1 copy
- Box size: 123mm ×75mm×30mm
- Test-played by more than 500 people

## スポーツ庁 opens applications for the “Sports Yell Company Parasports Division 2027” certification

- Published: 2026-09-18T17:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000047306.html
- anchor: #n3004185
- Companies mentioned: スポーツ庁、U-SPORT PROJECT コンソーシアム

Facts:
- Application period: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) to November 2 (Monday)