# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-26 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 22 of 27

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 2572 items from 10 sources; Taiwan, 55 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 10月3日(土)よりローソンにて先行発売！シルバニアファミリー『赤ちゃん家具コレクション -いちご-』

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000016095.html
- anchor: #n3014895
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エポック社、ローソン、シルバニアファミリー

Facts:
- ローソン標準価格：1,250円（税込）
- Product contents: 6 types in all
- Age: 3 and up

## [Real Estate DX and AI Adoption Survey 2026] A joint project by 5 real estate tech companies and real estate media outlets finds the real estate industry moving into the DX implementation phase, as “1 in 2 people” use DX services or generative AI at work

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000014691.html
- anchor: #n3014894
- Companies mentioned: イタンジ株式会社、WealthPark株式会社、COSOJI株式会社、株式会社スペースリー、株式会社スマサポ、株式会社全国賃貸住宅新聞社

Facts:
- More than half of respondents (50.2%) said they are already taking action
- “Improving operational efficiency and productivity (93.3%)” ranked first
- 77.7% said they have seen benefits from promoting DX
- 49.7%, or about 1 in 2 people, said they are “using it”
- The figure rises to 75.2% when those who “plan to use it or are considering it” are included
- Asked about the effects of using AI, 92.6% said they “have seen benefits”

## Award-winning hit Artis Impact launches today in Nintendo Switch physical and download editions! Also featuring information on its appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002875.000031422.html
- anchor: #n3014893
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、Gotcha Gotcha Games、Gentle Mars Sdn. Bhd.、任天堂

Facts:
- Physical edition: 4,950 yen
- Download edition: 2,750 yen
- September 17, 2026
- 11 languages in all

## Kyoto Research Park to hold the “Scientific Instrument Exhibition 2026” for the first time.

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000030270.html
- anchor: #n3014892
- Companies mentioned: 京都リサーチパーク株式会社、セルシグナリングテクノロジージャパン株式会社、和研薬株式会社、京都バイオ計測センター

Facts:
- More than 30 manufacturers from Japan and abroad will gather
- The KRP area is home to 510 organizations, including universities, research institutions, companies, and startups
- Around 6,000 people are concentrated there
- Oct. 23, 2026

## [Hands Shibuya Store] The immersive puzzle-solving event “Tower of Emotions,” spanning all 24 floors of Hands, reaches its grand finale on Wednesday, Sept. 30!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000734.000070824.html
- anchor: #n3014891
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ、NANICA

Facts:
- All 24 floors of the Hands Shibuya Store
- Main story: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Side story: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Time required: approx. 2 hours or more
- Time required: approx. 1.5 hours or more

## [Real Estate DX and AI Adoption Survey 2026] The real estate industry is moving into the DX implementation phase, as “1 in 2 people” use DX services or generative AI at work

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000031809.html
- anchor: #n3014890
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースリー、イタンジ株式会社、WealthPark株式会社、COSOJI株式会社、株式会社スマサポ、株式会社全国賃貸住宅新聞社

Facts:
- The number of respondents who said they are “taking action” alone rose substantially, from 37.9% last year to 50.2%
- “Improving operational efficiency and productivity (93.3%)” ranked first
- 77.7% said they “have seen benefits” from promoting DX
- Respondents said they are “using it.” The figure rises to 75.2% when those who “plan to use it or are considering it” are included
- Asked about the effects of using AI, 92.6% said they “have seen benefits”

## 県立広島大学大学院・ダブルディグリープログラム１期生が修了！

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000689.000051586.html
- anchor: #n3014889
- Companies mentioned: 県立広島大学、アンダラス大学

Facts:
- 2 students in the 1st cohort
- 1 year after enrollment

## フォーバル、群馬県みどり市の「DX経営実態調査及びデジタル化推進啓発支援業務委託」を受託

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000104276.html
- anchor: #n3014888
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーバル、群馬県みどり市

Facts:
- Established: September 18, 1980 (Showa 55).

## Development begins on high-quality silica for semiconductor materials derived from agricultural residue (rice husks)

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000141268.html
- anchor: #n3014887
- Companies mentioned: ジカンテクノ株式会社、産業技術総合研究所

Facts:
- We plan to begin mass production of our rice-husk-derived silica next fiscal year (2027)
- We aim to bring a manufacturing plant for high-quality silica for semiconductors into operation (or begin production) in 2028

## 2 new items, including an anpan made in collaboration with “DyDo Blend Coffee,” go on sale for a limited time from Thursday, Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000125956.html
- anchor: #n3014886
- Companies mentioned: 第一屋製パン株式会社、ダイドードリンコ株式会社

Facts:
- Now in its 13th year of release
- It was first released in 1975, the same year DyDo Drinco was founded

## 【うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park】《Better value with the new pricing》“Wellness Walking” to be held on 10/10

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000534.000024670.html
- anchor: #n3014885
- Companies mentioned: うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park、流通科学大学、日本ウエルネスウォーキング協会、株式会社ラスイート、神戸みなと温泉 蓮

Facts:
- Capacity
- General admission
- App members
- OSAMPO app members
- Weekday monthly members
- Weekday health promotion members
- All-days health promotion members
- When participating with a customer using 蓮 for the first time, all members of the group get half off
- Event participation fee for admission using an invitation ticket or similar

## サイクループ and フルタイムシステム begin full-scale maintenance operations for “F-rents,” their electric-assist bicycle sharing system

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000070247.html
- anchor: #n3014884
- Companies mentioned: サイクループ株式会社、株式会社フルタイムシステム、F-rents

Facts:
- Keys can be checked out and returned, and batteries charged, 24 hours a day without staff

## The maternal and child health handbook app “母子モ” launches in Kyotamba Town, Kyoto Prefecture!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000573.000099909.html
- anchor: #n3014883
- Companies mentioned: 母子モ株式会社、こども家庭庁、Google LLC.、Apple Inc.、Cisco Systems, Inc.

Facts:
- 小学校または中学校に入学する子ども1人につき5万円を支給
- Adopted by more than 900 municipalities
- Can record approximately 150 items

## Isaka, director and CTO of 匠技研工業, to speak at “Technical Debt Conference 2026,” hosted by Findy

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000057137.html
- anchor: #n3014882
- Companies mentioned: 匠技研工業株式会社、ファインディ株式会社

Facts:
- Event dates: September 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday), 2026; held online
- Speaking time: September 17 (Thursday), 14:20–14:50
- Capital: 100 million yen

## “オールタイムレンタカー,” a 24-hour LCC car rental service, opens its first station in the Meguro area

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000071927.html
- anchor: #n3014881
- Companies mentioned: バリュートープ株式会社、オールタイムレンタカー、株式会社イード、株式会社ジゴワッツ、株式会社スマートバリュー

Facts:
- Capital: 107,000,000 yen

## [Held September 30] “Human×AI Transformation 2026: Moving Organizations, Thinking About AX,” an in-person conference for executives and AX leaders to discuss organizational transformation and decision-making redesign in the age of AI

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000027155.html
- anchor: #n3014880
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hubble、株式会社キタムラ・ホールディングス、ひかり総合法律事務所、GMOフィナンシャルゲート株式会社、パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、ミネベアミツミ株式会社、大塚製薬株式会社、明治安田生命保険相互会社

Facts:
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026

## Plan a family Shichi-Go-San celebration during Silver Week! Two major packages are now available that take care of everything from preparations to shrine visits and meals at the hotel

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003946.000014571.html
- anchor: #n3014879
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ大阪、豊國神社、SAKURA、大観苑、花外楼、SATSUKI

Facts:
- ◆French restaurant “SAKURA”: ¥119,000 (closed Tuesdays)
- ◆Chinese restaurant “大観苑”: ¥96,000
- ◆Japanese restaurant “花外楼”: ¥96,000 (closed Wednesdays and Thursdays)
- ◆All-day dining “SATSUKI”: ¥86,000 (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only)
- ◆All-day dining “SATSUKI”: General admission ¥70,800 (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only)

## EcoFlow provides portable power stations for “八ツ祭り” in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000050601.html
- anchor: #n3014878
- Companies mentioned: EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社、EcoFlow

Facts:
- September 13, 2026 (Sun.)
- More than 140 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 6 million users

## プロカン launches an “escalation approval function” to prevent work from stalling when approvers are absent

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000097682.html
- anchor: #n3014877
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PROCAN、ITトレンド

Facts:
- Capital: ¥982.46 million (including capital reserve); as of June 2026

## [20% off all items] Bringing Fukushima Prefecture’s Tamura City “special picks” to the whole country! Silver Week limited-time sale starts September 17!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000045277.html
- anchor: #n3014876
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースワン、ふくしま市場、田村市公認特産品オンラインショップ、石塚味噌店、川合精肉店、ふらっとファーム、田村市エゴマ振興協議会、福島県福祉事業協会多機能型事業所田村、わくわくあぶくま夢ファーム、ハム工房都路、堂山健康ブルーベリー園、みやこじスイーツゆい、ゆめか

Facts:
- Tamura City specialty products 20% off sale
- Approximately 300 businesses in Fukushima Prefecture
- More than 850 Fukushima-made products
- Brewed for approximately 10 months
- More than 14,000 products nationwide

## 2 new items, including an anpan made in collaboration with “DyDo Blend Coffee,” go on sale for a limited time from Thursday, Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000021555.html
- anchor: #n3014875
- Companies mentioned: ダイドードリンコ株式会社、第一屋製パン株式会社

Facts:
- Now in its 13th year of release
- It was first released in 1975, the same year DyDo Drinco was founded

## September 19 is “A Day to Think About Parental Leave”: M Stage Group supports IKUKYU.PJT, a project to consider men’s parental leave

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000019504.html
- anchor: #n3014864
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エムステージグループ、積水ハウス株式会社

Facts:
- Women’s parental leave uptake rate: 100%
- Men’s parental leave uptake rate: 60%
- National average for women: 88.3%
- Men: 50.9%
- 10,000 yen per month

## Clothing and bag repair shop マジックミシン opens its Mitsukyo Aeon store in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Friday, September 18

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006091.000007505.html
- anchor: #n3014863
- Companies mentioned: イオン株式会社、リフォームスタジオ株式会社、マジックミシン、リアット！、ミスタークラフトマン、蔵Rent、Hare365

Facts:
- 669 locations nationwide
- Approximately 2.7 million people annually
- 1,200 tons annually
- Capital: ¥160 million

## “WIXOSS MULTIVERSE” reaches 50,000 total social media followers!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001661.000036635.html
- anchor: #n3014862
- Companies mentioned: CTW株式会社、G123、株式会社タカラトミー

Facts:
- Total followers reach 50,000

## “エージェントハブ” adds an “AI Job Matching” feature to help users make more targeted job recommendations in less time

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000152303.html
- anchor: #n3014861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lumos、エージェントハブ

Facts:
- “Match score” of up to 100%

## Pendo announces free program for the insurance industry

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000074774.html
- anchor: #n3014860
- Companies mentioned: Pendo.io Japan株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、KDDI株式会社

Facts:
- Cuts help desk inquiries by 30% at agencies shown in guided prompts
- Upgrade implementation rate, previously at just 40%, improves significantly to 57% on the first day of deployment
- First 5 companies
- Through December 31, 2026

## Two new GO FOR KOGEI projects launch alongside the Venice exhibition

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000080771.html
- anchor: #n3014859
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人趣都金澤、株式会社三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、WHY Architecture、台南市美術館、台南芸術大学、KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2026

Facts:
- May 9–November 22, 2026
- October 31 (Saturday)–November 29 (Sunday), 2026
- Participation fee: ¥500 (reservation required)
- Capacity: 50 people
- November 27 (Friday)–29 (Sunday), 2026
- A total of 49 galleries gather

## Could this change “Yokohama sightseeing starts in the afternoon”? Stay overnight and enjoy Yokohama the next morning, too.

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000073986.html
- anchor: #n3014858
- Companies mentioned: アットヨコハマ、株式会社アットヨコハマ、THE WHARF HOUSE YAMASHITA KOEN

Facts:
- Limited to the first 40 people
- 6,000 yen (including tax)
- 7:30
- 8:20
- 8:30
- 10:00

## Line them up, knock them down, hug them! Bowling pin plush toys with lots of ways to play become crane game prizes

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000024989.html
- anchor: #n3014857
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、エブリデイ、エブリデイ行田店、エブリデイとってき屋東京本店、エブリデイ多摩ノ国店、エブリデイとれトレ屋桶川店

Facts:
- Approximately 67 cm
- 3 types
- September 17, 2026

## インフォコム to exhibit at “Crisis Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO) 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000128741.html
- anchor: #n3014856
- Companies mentioned: インフォコム株式会社、RISCON TOKYO

Facts:
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through Friday, October 2
- Approximately 30 years of service
- More than 9,000 companies
- 6 million IDs

## “UN:Me” delayed until 2027 for further quality improvements; Yumiri Hanamori cast as the protagonist! Campaign offers game information and a chance to get Yumiri Hanamori’s autograph!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000116303.html
- anchor: #n3014855
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社集英社ゲームズ、ヒストリア、Nintendo、PlayStation、Steam、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- Set for release in 2027
- 5 winners

## 【アミュスタ！KOBE】More than movies! Five days of “watching, thinking, creating, playing and supporting” during Silver Week

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000110267.html
- anchor: #n3014804
- Companies mentioned: アミュスタ！KOBE、ROKKO i PARK、立命館大学国際平和ミュージアム、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、オリックス・バファローズ、ガンバ大阪、ヴィッセル神戸、東京ヤクルトスワローズ、阪神タイガース

Facts:
- Five days from September 19 (Saturday) to 23 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026
- Theater 1, with 294 seats
- Screening times: ①10:30 / ②14:30
- General admission 1,000 yen
- Seniors (ages 60 and over): ¥800
- High school students and younger: ¥500
- Play games for 2 hours with no time limit! ¥500
- Event hours: 11:30–17:00
- 受付は16:00まで
- September 20 (Sunday), from 14:00
- September

## Rice cracker gift brand “とよす洛味堂” gets a makeover

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000074980.html
- anchor: #n3014803
- Companies mentioned: とよす株式会社、とよす洛味堂

Facts:
- The renewal will be rolled out sequentially starting October 1, 2026
- 『ななよせ 21袋』3,240円
- 14 bags: ¥2,160 (tax included)
- 10 bags: ¥1,620 (tax included)
- 7 bags: ¥1,080 (tax included)
- 5 bags: ¥756 (tax included)
- 3 bags: ¥540 (tax included)
- 30 bags / ¥3,240 (tax included)
- 20 bags / ¥2,160 (tax included)
- 10 bags / ¥1,080 (tax included)
- 24 bags / ¥1,620 (tax included)
- 16 bags / ¥1,080 (tax included)
- 13 bags / ¥756 (tax included)

## Seasonal flavor to brighten the autumn of the Year of the Potato: “Kakitane Potato Seasonal German Potato Flavor” launches

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000074980.html
- anchor: #n3014802
- Companies mentioned: とよす株式会社、かきたねキッチン

Facts:
- Price: 540 yen (tax included)
- In 2026, as かきたねキッチン celebrates its 15th anniversary
- November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)–late December 2026

## “Deede,” who helped save lives after the Great East Japan Earthquake, heads to Ukraine. “Railway Peace Lessons” connect Japan and Kyiv

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000166170.html
- anchor: #n3014801
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、MINILAND.UA、ブドーカン、童心社、BBC

Facts:
- September 2026
- 19,892 kiloliters
- 56,741 kiloliters
- Approximately 2,850 vehicles’ worth

## リバティ・ファブリックス’ archive pattern from approximately 100 years ago recreated for today using Yonezawa jacquard. Tokyo Soir launches special black formalwear to carry the tradition into the future on September 18

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000048586.html
- anchor: #n3014800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京ソワール、リバティ・ファブリックス、イオン、イオンスタイル

Facts:
- Archive patterns from approximately 100 years ago
- A collection of approximately 50,000 pieces
- 100,000 yen (base price); 110,000 yen (price including tax)
- 23,000 yen (base price); 25,300 yen (price including tax)
- September 18, 2026 (Friday)

## ツクノビ工事写真 launches a service that handles post-shoot photo work, using construction-industry professionals and AI to sort approximately 1,200 on-site photos and create photo albums, with delivery by 1 person in 1 business day

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000058841.html
- anchor: #n3014799
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NITACO、ツクノビ工事写真

Facts:
- 写真1枚150円
- Sorted and delivered within 1 business day
- 20 or more apartment buildings

## Could your favorite become “both of your favorites”? How couples enjoy supporting their favorites | 65% are interested in their partner’s favorite; 22% join in or come to share the same favorite

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000080834.html
- anchor: #n3014798
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトクリエーション、ランサーズ

Facts:
- 65 people (65%) said their partner had shown some interest in their favorite
- 22% had gone as far as joining their partner’s fan activities or coming to like the same favorite
- 5 people (5%) had experienced their partner becoming a fan of the same favorite
- 35 people (35%) said their partner had shown no interest in their favorite
- Among 100 people with experience both supporting a favorite and being in a relationship

## Bringing experience gained around the world to Japan’s snow country. Ikigai Collective enters its next growth stage in Iiyama, Nagano

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000164260.html
- anchor: #n3014797
- Companies mentioned: 生甲斐組合同会社、Ikigai Collective G.K.、Stay Tiny Co

Facts:
- The lineup of trailer homes will be expanded in summer 2026
- Plans are underway to expand the showroom and lodging village in Iiyama City from 3 to 5 buildings
- We have worked in architecture and construction for more than 15 years in 4 countries: Australia, the United States, Canada, and Japan.
- The current lineup includes 6 models: Nozawa, Mizuho, Yamabiko, Hanare, Deck Trailer, and Shell.

## Developing AI avatars to train dental hygienists: “Self-directed medical interview practice using 2 types of avatars, for patients and doctors”

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190856.html
- anchor: #n3014796
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人保健医療ネットワーク、日本大学歯学部、新宿医療専門学校、北斗文化学園、株式会社リクルート、KDDI株式会社

Facts:
- More than 150 students have experienced learning with AI avatars

## [New release] HANA ORGANIC renews “Reset Shampoo” (October 2, 2026)

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000088082.html
- anchor: #n3014795
- Companies mentioned: HANA ORGANIC、えそらフォレスト株式会社

Facts:
- Contents: 280 mL
- Price (including tax): 4,070 yen
- 98.0% naturally derived ingredients
- 68.7% organic ingredients
- Release date: Friday, October 2, 2026

## Nakanishi Manufacturing’s first major update to “School Lunch Master!”, a school lunch center management simulation game

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000123245.html
- anchor: #n3014794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中西製作所、マクドナルド

Facts:
- Available starting Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Available for a limited time through Thursday, October 15
- Thursday, September 17–Monday, September 21, 2026
- Founded as a sole proprietorship in 1946 to sell aluminum tableware for school lunches
- Incorporated in 1958
- Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s “Standard Market” since April 2022

## MOTA Car Purchase surpasses 1,500 member companies, easing the burden of “fruitless on-site appraisals” and “first-come, first-served phone races” through a systematic approach

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000032597.html
- anchor: #n3014793
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOTA、株式会社T.Tカーズ、株式会社CARSOL、リクルート、株式会社レコフ、GMO

Facts:
- In 2025, the figure reached approximately 5.3194 trillion, the highest level since 2021
- Capital: 141,496,028 yen

## 株式会社kikitori, which operates “nimaru,” a new digital infrastructure for agricultural product distribution, raises 300 million yen in a Series A funding round

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000028751.html
- anchor: #n3014792
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社kikitori、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、アグリビジネス投資育成株式会社、JAグループ

Facts:
- Total funding of 300 million yen
- Cumulative funding of approximately 700 million yen
- Adopted by more than 200 major businesses nationwide
- The number of producers registered with nimaru exceeds 300,000
- Approximately 250,000 distribution data records per month

## With support from 日本宝くじ協会’s grant program, 日本動物園水族館協会（JAZA） has selected our “mamaro™” product for installation at 20 facilities nationwide

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000016859.html
- anchor: #n3014791
- Companies mentioned: Trim株式会社、日本宝くじ協会、日本動物園水族館協会（JAZA）

Facts:
- Installations are scheduled to begin sequentially on September 16, 2026

## Give name-printed towels woven in Japanese production regions as year-end and New Year greetings. “Made-in-Japan Name-Printed Towel Big Sale” begins | Hanbai Hanako

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000058303.html
- anchor: #n3014790
- Companies mentioned: チャンスメーカー株式会社、販促花子ノベルティ、今治タオル

Facts:
- 5% OFF
- From Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Thursday, October 29

## Shokudanren and Gurunavi release a joint survey on recovery support for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000093536.html
- anchor: #n3014789
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本飲食団体連合会、株式会社ぐるなび、熊本県

Facts:
- 376 responses from general consumers
- 78.2% said, “If I go now, I might inconvenience people there”
- 83% of responding businesses are open or expect to reopen
- “When local governments or public authorities announce, ‘Please come’”: 47.1%
- Willingness to visit rose by 3.8 percentage points
- Discounts and coupons increase willingness to visit for 71.8%
- Demand-stimulation scale (based on face value) | Up to 2.5 billion yen

## Two years after the launch of “#SHEIN Again,” results from the August 2026 event released

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000084888.html
- anchor: #n3014788
- Companies mentioned: SHEIN、Bridge Asia Japan、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.

Facts:
- Cumulative participants: 11,447
- Total weight of clothing collected: approximately 10,760 kg
- Cumulative visitors to “SHEIN TOKYO” exceed 800,000
- A video of snapshots from the show venue on official social media surpassed 10 million views through organic reach alone
- The runway video also surpassed 1 million views
- On a special in-app page linked to the stage, the purchase rate among page visitors rose by 136%
- Sales of items associated with the “Mori Girl” stage rose by 91%
- Searches for related terms increased by 50% during the promotional period

## Official character “Mikagon” appears on 6 types of children’s robes! Now available at 龍宮亭

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000043793.html
- anchor: #n3014787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホテル三日月、龍宮城スパホテル三日月、龍宮亭

Facts:
- Starting September 2026

## [Prep Shonan] 藤沢市教育委員会 presents certificate of appreciation: Donating sports equipment to all elementary and junior high schools in the city to support the healthy development of children who will shape the region’s future

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190739.html
- anchor: #n3014786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレップ湘南、藤沢市教育委員会

Facts:
- All 19 junior high schools in Fujisawa City
- All elementary schools and special needs schools in Fujisawa City (36 schools in total)
- 4 volleyballs each
- 6 dodgeballs each
- 5 locations in Kanagawa Prefecture

## In-house development of sales SFA and management dashboards, with operations starting in September; full-scale launch of AI in-house development support starting with a 36-item business review

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000118262.html
- anchor: #n3014785
- Companies mentioned: デジタルプロモーション株式会社、タウンビジョン

Facts:
- 36-item business review
- 10 categories, 36 items
- 73 locations nationwide
- 162 local businesses
- Starting in September 2026
- Established: April 17, 2017

## 茨城の「ものづくり」が集まる3日間！『第46回 茨城県伝統工芸品展』 10月2日(金)∼4日(日)開催

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000019413.html
- anchor: #n3014755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライヴス、茨城県伝統工芸品展実行委員会、茨城県産業戦略部技術革新課地域産業振興室、茨城県、茨城県教育委員会、一般社団法人茨城県観光物産協会、田中アルバ、陶 梅田、猪ノ原桐材木工所、桐タンスのヤマキヤ、堀江桐タンス店、高安桐工芸、安達建具、常陸獅子彫刻伝修館、桂雛、駒村清明堂、ニックン紫山堂、真壁石材協同組合、大穂帚協同組合、折重、器而庵

Facts:
- Exhibiting businesses (15 businesses)
- 15 artisans gather to showcase 42 traditional crafts that Ibaraki is proud of
- 13 types of crafts and 15 makers will gather
- Participation fee: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Duration: approximately 30 minutes

## Miniature-sized Sairi Ito appears one after another!? New commercial showcases the extensive support offered by the free consultation service スーモカウンター

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003254.000011414.html
- anchor: #n3014754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルート、スーモカウンター

Facts:
- TV broadcasts to begin nationwide in stages from Sept. 19, 2026 (Sat.)
- スーモカウンター’s official YouTube channel will release the full commercial, behind-the-scenes footage and interview video from Sept. 17 (Thu.).

## Beyont launches support service for building AI agents specializing in sustainability operations

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000035215.html
- anchor: #n3014753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Beyont、Microsoft、環境省、経済産業省、JDLA

Facts:
- From Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Support for approximately 600 companies
- Support for AI and DX at 1,000 companies
- Cumulative total of 11,942 people

## Japan’s official online store for ELLIKER（エリカー）, a British outdoor gear brand, opens

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000046928.html
- anchor: #n3014752
- Companies mentioned: ELLIKER、エリカー、株式会社インス

Facts:
- Opens Wed., Sept. 16, 2026
- KEER ROLL TOP BACKPACK 21/25L
- IDE CROSSBODY BAG 7.5L

## A showdown of cakes to spoil yourself: “A classic brand loved for 40 years” or “A new brand in its 50th year in the biscuit business”? Campaign offers prizes including 1 year’s supply of your favorite cake!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000086324.html
- anchor: #n3014751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロッテ、ロッテ

Facts:
- Marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of Custard Cake
- 100 winners will be selected
- Each of 2 selected winners will receive 1 year’s supply of products from each series
- 400 winners will receive a gift

## Ocean signs business partnership agreement with Recruit

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000172396.html
- anchor: #n3014750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ocean、株式会社リクルート、Airレジ、Airペイ、Ocean Tax Refund

Facts:
- Shopping accounted for ¥2.549 trillion of spending by international visitors to Japan in 2025

## The 3rd installment of the “壱角家＆油そば総本店 Two-Style Hybrid 111-Store Milestone Special Appreciation Festival” is here! App members only: enjoy Iekei ramen or abura soba at a special price!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000027681.html
- anchor: #n3014749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーデン、壱角家、油そば総本店

Facts:
- The chain has surpassed 111 locations
- Iekei ramen (regular) or abura soba (regular, large or extra-large) for 760 yen (tax included)
- Sept. 18 (Fri.)–Sept. 24 (Thu.), 2026
- More than 100 stores across Japan
- Number of locations: 221

## バディネット completes construction project for a grid-scale battery storage system (2MW/8MWh) in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000168478.html
- anchor: #n3014748
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バディネット、テス・エンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社AKIBAホールディングス

Facts:
- Battery system output: 2 MW
- Battery capacity: approximately 8 MWh
- Site area: approximately 500 m²
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Get more value in South Korea! Earn up to 20% back in V Points on local purchases! Sumitomo Mitsui Card to launch the “Korea Maru-Toku Plan,” exclusive to Visa cards, from Sept. 17

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000989.000032321.html
- anchor: #n3014747
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友カード株式会社、Visa、JNTO（日本政府観光局）、韓国観光公社、現代百貨店、AmorePacific、イニスフリー済州（済州ハウス）

Facts:
- Earn up to 20% back in V Points
- 28% of Japanese overseas travelers visit South Korea
- Visitors to South Korea up 18.8% year on year
- Earn 15% back in V Points
- The award limit is 1,000 points per member for each offer
- 10% off products with purchases of 100,000 won or more

## アイエスエフネットジョイ conducts workplace experience program at its office for staff from a special-needs school in Numazu

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000042830.html
- anchor: #n3014746
- Companies mentioned: アイエスエフネットジョイ、厚生労働省、佐賀大学教育学部附属特別支援学校

Facts:
- Over the period of Aug. 18 and 19, 2026

## Only 20 worldwide! The legendary GOLD TICKET offers a “golden experience” money can’t buy! Search for the rare “GOLD TICKET” hidden among The BUTTER and The CARAMEL!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000086324.html
- anchor: #n3014745
- Companies mentioned: ロッテ、The BUTTER、The CARAMEL

Facts:
- Limited to 20 worldwide
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- May 31, 2027 (Monday)
- The BUTTER (10 boxes containing tickets)
- The CARAMEL (10 boxes containing tickets)

## The next theme in education DX is “data utilization”: report on webinar about using education dashboards released

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000093475.html
- anchor: #n3014744
- Companies mentioned: アルファテック・ソリューションズ株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Webinar held on Aug. 21, 2026

## TV anime The Blue Box × “青春と青春と青春” in a special collaboration! Lemon langue de chat cookies set for nationwide release from Sept. 20 (Sun)!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191019.html
- anchor: #n3014743
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社喜信堂、集英社、TBS

Facts:
- On sale from Sept. 20 (Sun), 2026
- The company marked its 95th anniversary in 2026.

## A mini pop-up shop for 花秘める君のメテオール will be held at the IP Bookstore on the 6th floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA from Sept. 17 (Thu.), 2026

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000655.000022823.html
- anchor: #n3014742
- Companies mentioned: TOPPANホールディングス、株式会社BookLive、ライブコミックス、総合電子書籍ストア「ブックライブ」、BookLiveオリジナルマンガブランド「ライブコミックス」

Facts:
- From Thursday, September 17, 2026
- 15% OFF
- 1会計3,300円（税込・合算不可）
- 10,000 yen (tax included; cannot be combined)
- 500 BookLive points

## Saitron Japan to provide special support for the “Hands-Free Stargazing Event” in Nobeyama on Oct. 3 (Sat.), with a sales booth and telescope assembly workshop

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000007828.html
- anchor: #n3014741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトロンジャパン、南牧村観光協会

Facts:
- The event marks its 15th edition
- Oct. 3, 2026 (Sat.), 12:00–20:15

## povo offers a limited-time add-on bundle with LUUP coupons

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000128076.html
- anchor: #n3014740
- Companies mentioned: KDDI、沖縄セルラー、KDDI Digital Life、LUUP、株式会社Luup

Facts:
- ¥420
- 500 yen
- 14 days
- Up to 10 times
- 1 hour
- 5 coupons worth 100 yen each
- Sept. 17, 2026, 10:00
- Oct. 31, 23:59
- Nov. 14, 2026
- 60 days

## 株式会社サリバテック hosts a site visit by 新潟医療福祉大学

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000085491.html
- anchor: #n3014739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サリバテック、新潟医療福祉大学、慶應義塾大学先端生命科学研究所

Facts:
- It has been used by more than 110,000 people in total to date

## INSIDER PARTNERSHIPS Vol. 6: Private River Cruise & Dining

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000030887.html
- anchor: #n3014738
- Companies mentioned: インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪、カトープレジャーグループ、KPGリバーグルーズ 大阪屋形船、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン

Facts:
- 料金：1名 120,000円～（4名～最大10名まで）
- ※5名以上の場合、1名追加につき50,000円～となります。
- インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪（客室数：272室
- 242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
- Has 242 properties and 77,027 rooms in more than 70 countries worldwide
- It has more than 6,600 hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
- In addition, IHG One Rewards is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs, with 145 million members enjoying a variety of benefits. · Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo · Premium: voco, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Pla

## First-ever official merchandise for the deck-building JRPG Serial World set to launch!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000092133.html
- anchor: #n3014737
- Companies mentioned: インフォレンズ株式会社、Serial Project、架け橋ゲームズ、INFOLENS GEEK SHOP

Facts:
- The merchandise will be available for presale at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from Sept. 17 (Thu.), 2026.
- Reservations close: March 31, 2027 (Wed.)
- Expected delivery: around mid-May 2027
- Price: ¥4,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)

## ライトフライヤースタジオの「スタジオプリズマ」、新作タイムトラベルRPG『アナザーエデン ビギンズ』が本日、全世界同時発売！

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000137607.html
- anchor: #n3014736
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WFS、ライトフライヤースタジオ、スタジオプリズマ、任天堂、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- Each: ¥1,000 (tax included)
- 4,500 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch standard edition / Steam: ¥4,980 (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition standard edition: ¥5,480 (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch Collection Box: ¥9,980 (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Collection Box: ¥10,480 (tax included)

## [Erimo Town, Hokkaido] The Erimo Town Grand Thanksgiving Festival will be held at Hyakunin-hama Auto Camping Ground on Sept. 27 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000057912.html
- anchor: #n3014715
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FoundingBase、あざらしキッチンカー、Cafe Pao、Clair Cafe

Facts:
- Date: September 27, 2026 (Sun.)
- 開催時間 15:00〜19:00（14:00開場）
- 14:00 Doors open
- 15:00 ・Food trucks and drink vendors ・Whole-roasted venison ・[For elementary school students and younger] Treasure hunt game
- 17:00ごろ お楽しみ！シークレット企画
- A 3-and-a-half-hour drive from New Chitose Airport
- A 2-hour drive from Obihiro City
- About a 10-minute drive to Cape Erimo
- Business hours: 9:00–19:00 (open every day)

## アイ工務店 to hire 268 new graduates in 2028 and around 250 each year from 2029 onward; amid business expansion across all 47 prefectures, the company plans to fulfill 100% of employees' preferences for job type and work location

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000072784.html
- anchor: #n3014714
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ工務店、住宅産業研究所、東京商工リサーチ、野村総合研究所、国土交通省

Facts:
- Plans to hire a total of 268 graduates in 2028: 164 sales staff, 49 designers and 55 construction managers
- Plans to hire around 250 people each year from 2029 onward
- Growing the number of completed owner-occupied homes by 293%
- Revenue of ¥274.2 billion
- Ordinary profit of ¥30.2 billion
- There were 2,014 construction industry bankruptcies in 2025
- The construction industry accounts for roughly 1 in 5 companies (about 19.6%)
- New housing starts totaled 820,000 units in fiscal 2024
- 800,000 units in fiscal 2030
- 610,000 units in fiscal 2040

## カオナビ launches 「カオナビエンゲージメント」, offering frontline-led improvement proposals through talent data and surveys

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000030113.html
- anchor: #n3014713
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、株式会社ジャックス

Facts:
- Used by approximately 90 companies
- Launched on Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Beta version launched in May 2026
- Established: May 27, 2008

## 【大好評につき展開拡大！】『ゆる～いおじさん』『みのまわりフレンズ』のマスコットが、ドン・キホーテ都心部店舗でも順次取り扱い開始！

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000113626.html
- anchor: #n3014712
- Companies mentioned: サイバーステップホールディングス株式会社、ミライヲツナグ株式会社、ドン・キホーテ、楽天、Amazon、ZOZOTOWN、トレバ

Facts:
- Yuru-i Ojisan mascot (6 types in total)
- Scheduled to arrive in stores in phases from September 2026
- Approx. H15 cm
- Minomawari Friends mascot (6 types in total)
- Approx. H6–9 cm (varies by character)

## To mark the Japanese premiere of season 8 of Hudson & Rex, a “new kind” of preview event will offer double the comfort of fluffy Rex and gentle nibbles from Ham Ham!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000010255.html
- anchor: #n3014711
- Companies mentioned: アクションチャンネル、株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント、ユカイ工学株式会社、Shaftesbury Rex VIII Inc.、Pope Rex Season 8 Inc.

Facts:
- Capacity: 20 people
- Available in more than 120 countries and regions worldwide
- Approximately 20 manufacturers in Japan and overseas

## トレルナ's 「1minute,1napkin」 project holds SRHR training for teachers at 法政大学中学高等学校

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000021661.html
- anchor: #n3014710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクイノ、トレルナ、国際協力NGOジョイセフ、法政大学中学高等学校

Facts:
- 16 teachers from the school and nearby schools took part
- Menstrual pads have been provided since April 2026
- The maximum number of napkins that can be received in 1 month is 7

## AI security system AI Security asilla officially introduced at 天神ビジネスセンターⅡ, a new business hub in the Tenjin Big Bang development

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000043312.html
- anchor: #n3014709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アジラ、株式会社サン・ライフ、福岡地所

Facts:
- Located in a prime spot, a 1-minute walk from Tenjin Station with direct underground access
- 1フロア最大約785坪の基準階面積

## Kuro Kirishima, on the market for 28 years, served 1,788 cups in 4 days. In a visitor survey, 98.9% said they “want to keep drinking it.” Event report: 「ほどける黒キリ酒場」 at 虎ノ門ヒルズ

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000053434.html
- anchor: #n3014708
- Companies mentioned: 霧島酒造株式会社、虎ノ門ヒルズ

Facts:
- 1,788 cups of Kuro Kirishima
- 98.9% of respondents said, “I want to keep drinking Kuro Kirishima”
- 「こだわりの黒キリセット」を882セット
- Sales: ¥52.54062 billion
- Employee count: 624 people

## CRAZY launches CRAZY WEDDING ALLIANCE, a business to co-create the future of weddings with wedding venues across Japan

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000030858.html
- anchor: #n3014707
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CRAZY、BLDグループホールディングス株式会社、ウエディングパーク

Facts:
- BLD Group, which operates wedding facilities at 11 locations nationwide
- 2 venues: Central Terrace TOKYO in Omotesando and THE CENTRAL PARK KOKURA, scheduled to open in Fukuoka in spring 2027
- 「ウエディングパーク クチコミアワード2026」
- Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 19:30–22:00
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 19:30–21:30
- Scheduled to open in Fukuoka in spring 2027

## [BUZZ user survey report] Low prices, proximity to stations and ease of booking are the deciding factors when choosing a dance studio. Usage patterns and areas for improvement revealed by feedback from 415 people

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000141380.html
- anchor: #n3014706
- Companies mentioned: BUZZ、NOA、WORCE、スタジオミッション、リフレクトスタジオ、踊る夜、スタジオユニアス、スタジオ1000、ベースオントップ、Povit、RACC、Alleyoop、株式会社BUZZ GROUP

Facts:
- Valid responses: 415
- Operates more than 90 locations, mainly in the Kanto region, with a total of 388 rooms (including planned openings)
- More than 250,000 monthly users
- Membership has surpassed about 400,000
- Affordable fees: 370 respondents
- Close to a station: 274 respondents
- Easy to book: 261 respondents
- Clean studios: 198 respondents
- Well-equipped facilities: 167 respondents
- BUZZ: 151 respondents
- NOA: 28

## Space Data appoints Yuichiro Honda, a specialist in mathematical optimization and large-scale system development, to lead system infrastructure development

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000080352.html
- anchor: #n3014645
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、大阪大学、Google Cloud Spanner、東証グロース市場、仮想通貨取引所、不動産管理会社

Facts:
- Capital: 1.513 billion yen

## 税理士法人日本経営 wins the Client Acquisition Excellence Award at the GLASIAOUS Award 2026

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000105083.html
- anchor: #n3014644
- Companies mentioned: 税理士法人日本経営、ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、GLASIAOUSコンソーシアム、GLASIAOUS

Facts:
- 37 countries and regions
- More than 1,900 companies

## Project management tool Lychee Redmine launches 「Completion Report」, a new feature that lets users report completed tasks by swiping on a smartphone

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000051261.html
- anchor: #n3014643
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アジャイルウェア、Lychee Redmine

Facts:
- More than 7,000 companies have adopted the service
- Friday, September 25, 2026, 16:00–17:00
- Established: June 2012

## Virtual artist yuragi, a member of VTuber agency re;BON, releases debut single 「Counter Trigger」 digitally today!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000030962.html
- anchor: #n3014642
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社massenext、re;BON、yuragi、ZULA

Facts:
- yuragi launched on September 16, 2026, as the first artist in a new project by re;BON, an agency home to many VTubers, including 碧依さくら.
- Released debut single “カウンタートリガー” for streaming on September 17, 2026.

## They want to “leave it to AI,” but can’t: Survey on generative AI users’ experiences

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185941.html
- anchor: #n3014641
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイガモ、MindMeister、MeisterLabs GmbH

Facts:
- 業務で週1回以上、生成AIを利用する人は39.7%
- 74.8% want to “leave routine tasks to AI”
- 18.3% actually “leave tasks to AI”
- 77.1% have experienced “not getting the answer they expected”
- Just 13.7% organize information by “visualizing it in diagrams or mind maps”

## The “日々の膳®” series launches “日々の膳 だしひじきふりかけ”; advance reservations open at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 18

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000019957.html
- anchor: #n3014640
- Companies mentioned: エバラ食品工業株式会社、楽天市場

Facts:
- Contents: 日々の膳 だしひじき; September 18, 10 a.m.; October 2; 100 grams

## The 8th installment of the collaboration between convenience store ローソン and FREAK’S STORE, “ローソンFREAK,” goes on sale Thursday, October 1!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000957.000002246.html
- anchor: #n3014639
- Companies mentioned: ローソン、FREAK’S STORE、Daytona Park、㈱デイトナ・インターナショナル、Firsthand、FREAK、FREAK’S HOUSE、&FREAK.、フリークス電気

Facts:
- Release date: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

## Autodesk expands Forma’s coverage across the entire AEC lifecycle

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000052438.html
- anchor: #n3014638
- Companies mentioned: Autodesk、Fugro、Esri

Facts:
- September 15 to 17, 2026
- Scheduled to be available in early 2027
- Currently operates in approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide

## 2nd-round applications now open: Enjoy the autumn starry sky and hot springs to your heart’s content. Details and a full schedule for the hybrid stargazing event “TONAKAI StarParty 2026” are now available!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000134758.html
- anchor: #n3014637
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビクセン、尾瀬岩鞍リゾートホテル、尾瀬いわくらキャンプ場、日本星景写真協会、宇宙航空研究開発機構、会津大学、合同会社ムーン・アンド・プラネッツ、NPO法人日本火星協会、一般社団法人宙ツーリズム推進協議会、一般社団法人ABLab、株式会社INTO-ARCS

Facts:
- 2026年10月17日(土)〜18日(日)
- Capacity: approximately 100 people
- Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥3,000 (tax included)
- Elementary school students: ¥1,500 (tax included)

## Additional sessions announced: Boost work efficiency with generative AI starting today! Registration opens for free online seminars in October

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000129267.html
- anchor: #n3014636
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズアップ総研、株式会社ＹＵＩアドバイザーズ、やまがみ社会保険労務士事務所

Facts:
- 3 free online seminar sessions
- To be held in October 2026
- 資本金： 3 億 7,600 万円

## R6B×Stack supports the renewal of the official online store for ミレー, the Alpine brand

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000051794.html
- anchor: #n3014540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社R6B、株式会社Stack、ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン株式会社、MILLET、ミレー、Klaviyo、Phil、Appify、VIP、FAIR、R6B America Inc.、株式会社R6B SUPPORT

Facts:
- More than 665 Shopify sites built
- Used by more than 300 brands
- As of Sept. 2026

## Chef Yamada Takushi of 食べログ’s “Top 100 Pizza Restaurants 2025” heads to Akasaka-Mitsuke.

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191134.html
- anchor: #n3014539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社The Earth Table、食べログ、SAVOY、テアトロアッカ、尾山台 山田、ゆずり葉、サカエヤ、エゾモミジ、TableCheck

Facts:
- The Earth Table, with 45 seats
- 尾山台 山田, a hard-to-book restaurant with 10 seats
- Hokkaido エゾモミジ venison loin, 1-cut course: ¥8,800
- Shiga サカエヤ aged loin, 1-cut course: ¥9,900
- サカエヤ beef comparison course, 2 cuts: ¥11,000
- サカエヤ beef comparison course, 3 cuts: ¥13,200
- Charcoal-grilled サカエヤ aged loin plate: ¥4,400
- Charcoal-grilled エゾモミジ venison loin plate: ¥3,300
- Charcoal-grilled hamburger steak plate: ¥2,750
- Organic vegetable and spice curry plate: ¥2,200

## LiNKX to hold 4 seminars at FIT2026 (Financial International Technology Exhibition) on the theme “Modernizing Financial Systems with AI”

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000065786.html
- anchor: #n3014538
- Companies mentioned: LiNKX株式会社、株式会社日本金融通信社、ニッキン、株式会社トヨタシステムズ、キンドリルジャパン株式会社、株式会社ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、株式会社CCIグループ

Facts:
- Reduced research workload by more than 90%
- Scheduled to go live in January 2027

## サンスター、香味付きマウススプレーのストレス回復促進効果を確認 マイクロストレス社会におけるセルフケアの新たな選択肢に

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000556.000005120.html
- anchor: #n3014537
- Companies mentioned: サンスター、サンスターグループ、サンスターSA、サンスター・スイスSA、サンスター・シンガポールPte.Ltd.

Facts:
- 42 healthy women
- Flavored mouth spray condition (21 participants)
- Water condition (21 participants)
- p = 0.0014
- p = 0.096
- Taking place in September 2026

## カウンターワークス obtains “ISO/IEC 27001” international information security certification

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000013729.html
- anchor: #n3014536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社COUNTERWORKS、ショップカウンター、ショップカウンター エンタープライズ、一般財団法人 日本科学技術連盟 ISO審査登録センター

Facts:
- Number of facilities using the service tops 2,000
- Used by approximately 89,000 tenants
- Capital: 654 million yen

## 40th anniversary of “The Five Star Stories” serialization! A book showcasing the latest in GTM sculpting! “F.S.S. EXQUISITE SCULPTURES” goes on sale September 30

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000190876.html
- anchor: #n3014535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大日本絵画、EDIT、Amazon

Facts:
- A4 size, 128 full-color pages
- ¥4,950 (tax included) / ¥4,500 before tax
- Sept. 30, 2026
- From October 16, 2026

## Mary Chocolate launches an immersive, hands-on promotion for its “Mille-feuille” chocolates!

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000166726.html
- anchor: #n3014534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メリーチョコレートカムパニー、イオンモールKYOTO、イオンモール堺鉄砲町、イオンモール神戸北、イオンモール幕張新都心 GRAND MALL、ららぽーと柏の葉、一般社団法人日本記念日協会、ジャパン・フード・セレクション

Facts:
- A game challenging players to stop a stopwatch at 1.44 seconds
- Collected a total of 1,008 messages at 5 venues
- Cumulative shipments top 250 million bottles

## テックファーム launches “SPEC AGENT™,” an AI service that turns knowledge contained in specifications into a corporate asset

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000003230.html
- anchor: #n3014533
- Companies mentioned: テックファーム、テックファーム株式会社、NTTドコモ、日経クロステックNEXT、AIリーダーズEXPO

Facts:
- Aiming to roll out the service to 100 companies
- Targeting sales of ¥1 billion
- Reduction of approximately 65%
- Based on 676 documents

## 食団連とぐるなび、令和8年熊本地震の復興支援共同調査を公表

- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001663.000001511.html
- anchor: #n3014532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぐるなび、一般社団法人 日本飲食団体連合会、食団連

Facts:
- 78.2% said, “If I go now, I might cause trouble for the local community”
- Intention to visit rose by 3.8 percentage points
- Intention to visit increased for 71.8%