AI News 180m Report

2026-09-28 09:00–12:00 JST

974 received, 974 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 2 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 924 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 50 items from 3 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（893）

Thank you! “Dodeska!” (Mon.–Fri.) ranked No. 1 in individual total viewership for the first half of FY2026 for 2 consecutive years! Even more exciting from October!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Individual total viewership was 4.0%

Companies mentioned：名古屋テレビ放送、メ～テレ、ビデオリサーチ

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The first fragrance from TwO hundRED, produced by Genki Iwahashi, arrives as part of “Belle Line,” which ties in with the new song “Belle.” A special collection of scents to gently envelop the holiday season.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Volume: 45 ml
  • Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
  • Contents: 200 ml
  • Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
  • “Belle Line 1st Collection,” launched in June 2026
  • General release: Monday, September 28, 2026, from 11:00
  • Original開催期間：2026年9月28日（月）～10月4日（日）

Companies mentioned：TwO hundRED、株式会社MODEX

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Win a VIP experience to watch モンスターエナジー and 福岡ソフトバンクホークス in the “2026 PERSOL Climax Series Pacific Final Stage, Game 2” from a SUPER BOX!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 PERSOL Climax Series
  • Monday, September 28, 2026
  • Sunday, October 4
  • Thursday, October 15, 2026
  • Original1組最大16名様
  • Includes 4 parking passes

Companies mentioned：モンスターエナジー、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、埼玉西武ライオンズ、千葉ロッテマリーンズ、オリックス・バファローズ、みずほPayPayドーム福岡

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[Exhibiting at the 2026 Comprehensive Industrial DX Exhibition] Proposing value that connects on-site challenges to business results

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 days, from Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, through Friday, Oct. 2
  • Approximately 120 locations across Japan
  • Approximately 1,200 employees

Companies mentioned：オムロンフィールドエンジニアリング株式会社、オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社、オムロングループ

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株式会社Nexis begins official availability of “Traceity,” a knowledge platform that helps AI understand a company

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched on Sept. 28, 2026
  • Free: ¥0 per month
  • Team: ¥6,600 per month
  • Original1名につき月額1,320円

Companies mentioned：株式会社Nexis、Traceity、GitHub、Claude、ChatGPT、Gemini

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413 business leaders from across Japan gather to create JVs (business partnerships) for the AI era. プレダイ holds business-matching event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 5,889 contact exchanges
  • A total of 1,327 business meeting appointments toward JVs
  • Membership: 3,133

Companies mentioned：THE MARKETING合同会社、PRESIDENT DIVERCITY、プレダイ

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Original【鳥取県大山町】公式Instagramがリニューアル 雄大な大山と日本海が織りなす「町の魅力」を全国へ。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The sacred peak of Mount Daisen, rising 1,729m

Companies mentioned：鳥取県大山町

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“JMRA Annual Conference 2026” to be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Bellesalle Shibuya First

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
  • Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, 11:00–19:30 (doors open from 10:30)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本マーケティング・リサーチ協会、青山学院大学、株式会社アンド・ディ、株式会社インテージ、株式会社クロス・マーケティング、GMOリサーチ＆AI株式会社、株式会社マクロミル、楽天インサイト株式会社、日本インフォメーション株式会社、株式会社マーケティング・リサーチ・サービス、参天製薬株式会社、株式会社ビデオリサーチ

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A full-fledged FPS (First Person Snickers) game created with スニッカーズ® is here! A panic-horror game in which 関口メンディー goes on a rampage!?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Campaign period: Monday, Sept. 28, 2026–Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, 18:00

Companies mentioned：マース ジャパン リミテッド、スニッカーズ®、関口メンディー

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A carbon dioxide pack, “KNOS,” offered for a limited time to mothers staying at the postpartum care hotel “Villa Mom”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available for a limited time starting Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
  • Period: Sept. 28, 2026–Nov. 30, 2026
  • Nos CO2 Paste Pack, 100g / ¥13,200 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：KNOS、Villa Mom、Smile Project

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A 3.8m-tall “turtle mikoshi” made by about 70 Tokyo University of the Arts students is being sold for ¥1.5 million. It will be discarded if no buyer is found [through Oct. 6]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3.8m tall
  • Approximately 70 people
  • Through Oct. 6

Companies mentioned：株式会社ディプシー、Dipsy Inc.、東京藝術大学

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Completed fundraising totaling ¥820 million

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Optimal dispatch of more than 1,900 professional craftspeople nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブリッジスマイル、かんぽNEXTパートナーズ株式会社、モバイル・インターネットキャピタル株式会社、PARTNERS FUND、mint、Gazelle Capital、三菱UFJキャピタル株式会社、New Commerce Ventures株式会社、イノベーション・エンジン株式会社、Aflac Ventures Japan株式会社、INNOVATION V Capital、株式会社ジーアイビー、株式会社DE-SIGNキャピタル

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Cataris announces “Cataris,” an AI co-worker for exploring applications that supports market-out-driven application discovery. First public unveiling at Highly-Functional Material Week Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Track record supporting application discovery for more than 30 materials
  • More than 120 million chemical structure data records
  • More than 200,000 inorganic and crystal data records
  • More than 240 million academic papers
  • More than 120 million patent publications

Companies mentioned：Cataris株式会社、RX Japan 合同会社

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Matsue’s famous sweets “若草,” “山川,” “菜種の里” and “柚餅子(ゆべし)” featured in 6 kinds of parfait

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 6 kinds of parfait
  • More than 240 years of history
  • Jan. 23, 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社KIBO、昆布屋孫兵衛、松江市観光部、株式会社彩雲堂、株式会社コミュニケーションツアーズ、株式会社ベルーフ、有限会社良品工房、株式会社ナリカタデザイン相談室

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Barcelona-based MYDRAP, fabric table napkins dispensed from a roll, launches its retail collection and official online sales in Japan on Sept. 29

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 case: ¥52,800–¥105,600 (tax included)
  • 1 case: ¥53,900–¥107,800 (tax included)
  • 1 case: ¥53,900 (tax included)
  • 1 case: ¥71,500–¥86,900 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：MYDRAP、株式会社ミランダスタイル、レーマングラス

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A night when emerging talent exceeded audience expectations. About 300 people attended dance event “VANTA 01”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 300 attendees
  • August 28, 2026
  • Opened in November 2024
  • Founded in 2007

Companies mentioned：株式会社R2 CREATIVE、studio WOO by R2、ART GROOVE、SEED、studio LOOP、Kinēma Noēsis、MEDIC

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Original【創業62年の国内腕時計メーカー和工】2極化する腕時計市場に一石を投じる新ブランド「シグネチャーズ」を10月2日発売！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Oct. 2, 2026
  • Retail price ¥71,500 (tax included)
  • Retail price ¥６6,000 (tax included)
  • Water-resistant to 20 atmospheres
  • Water-resistant to 10 atmospheres

Companies mentioned：株式会社和工、SIGNATURE(S)、MIYOTA

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“Japan Smart Chain” becomes “MIZUHIKI: The Japan Chain.” Providing stablecoin issuance and payment infrastructure compliant with Japanese regulations, along with stablecoin PSP services

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Smartphone penetration among households aged 75 and older is below 70%
  • Administrative costs account for 10–20% of benefit budgets
  • Administrative costs account for 17.7% of the premium shopping voucher program as a whole

Companies mentioned：AltX Research株式会社、ペイディ、ラッセル・カマー、シルビア・コバリ・クレチマーリ、自民党「次世代AI・オンチェーン金融構想プロジェクトチーム（PT）」

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Cuebus株式会社 begins a “CUEBUS” demonstration at Nitori’s Kanpachi-Yoga store

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：Cuebus株式会社、株式会社ニトリ

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ASTHOM partners, an accounting network covering 17 countries, holds its 4th annual general meeting in London, further strengthening support for Japanese companies expanding overseas

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Created a cumulative total of 269 cross-border projects
  • Acquired 78 new Japanese corporate clients
  • Now supports more than 150 companies
  • The group has more than 2,300 members in total
  • Capital: ¥10 million

Companies mentioned：ASTHOM partners、AGSコンサルティング、Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP、Blick Rothenberg、IKG FAS B.V.、BD Welsh、I-GLOCALグループ、ASTHOM PARTNERS株式会社

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[For residents in and around Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture] Free inheritance consultation sessions with tax accountants, judicial scriveners and other professionals to be held Oct. 22–24, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 50 years in business
  • Handles 400 inheritance consultations annually

Companies mentioned：税理士法人アップパートナーズ、司法書士法人アクティス

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[Bringing new “living” to Fukuoka’s Kego neighborhood] カイタックグループ to complete “CAITAC LIVINCOURT FUKUOKA,” a rental tower residence integrated with commercial facilities, in summer 2027

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 22 floors above ground
  • Approximately 80m tall
  • Summer 2027
  • Apartment building (62 units / 1st floor and 4th–22nd floors
  • Site area: 1,133.94㎡
  • Building area: 752.99㎡
  • Total floor area: 7,130.78㎡

Companies mentioned：カイタックグループ、株式会社カイタックホールディングス、Ron Herman、BIOTOP、CAITAC SQUARE GARDEN、株式会社三好不動産

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[New release] Get “energy + nutrition” immediately, even in an emergency, without waiting! A set featuring “Melty Rice,” a ready-to-eat soup garnish requiring no preparation, and “Life Soup,” a shelf-stable nutritional food, goes on sale Sept. 30, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Set of 25 servings
  • 15,000 yen (before tax)
  • Best-before period: 5 years

Companies mentioned：株式会社ベジタルアドバンス、日本災害食学会、一般社団法人 防災安全協会、一般社団法人フェーズフリー協会、ニッポンフードシフト、日本フードアナリスト協会、一般社団法人災害防止研究所、一般社団法人 日本食育学会

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OriginalGSTC、JTBグループ向けにサステナブルツーリズム研修を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 days, Aug. 26–28, 2026
  • 30 people from organizations across the JTBグループ, including JTB

Companies mentioned：グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会、GSTC、JTB、JTBグループ、JTBグローバルマーケティング＆トラベル、ザ・キャピトルホテル 東急、東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、東京建物株式会社

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[Oct. 19 (Mon.), from 19:00] lotsful × アカツキ Media Studio co-hosted seminar: Planning and operating a successful YouTube channel

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1.77 million YouTube subscribers
  • 640,000 subscribers
  • Over 2,800 companies using the service
  • More than 50,000 projects

Companies mentioned：株式会社lotsful、株式会社アカツキメディアスタジオ、yutori社、アカツキ

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Crypto lending service “PBR LENDING” forms business partnership with 村上裕一公認会計士事務所

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Annual interest rate: 10%–12%
  • More than 400 cases of support with crypto tax filings
  • More than 7,000 subscribers

Companies mentioned：PortobelloRoad株式会社、PBR LENDING、村上裕一公認会計士事務所

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A strategic consultant and executive coach breaks down “the structure of worries.” 堀昌之 publishes his first book, “悩み方が10割” (日経BP).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has faced more than 250 executives and directors
  • 5-part series on note
  • List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社SAKUSEN TOKYO、日経BP、Amazon

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Christmas cakes for single-parent families. Launch of the “2026 Winter Break Children’s Support Project” for the winter break, when school lunches are unavailable

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 593 households in total
  • Approximately 980 children
  • 191 households
  • 1 frozen whole cake: 5,000 yen
  • Distribution planned for approximately 160 households

Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人フードバンク湘南

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[Six months since the Children’s Universal Nursery Program launched nationwide] Early-adopter nurseries interview participating families: Changes in parents and children seen through continued use

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of children on waiting lists as of April 1, 2026, was 1,113
  • An increase of 774 from the previous year
  • The number of children using childcare services also increased by 2,498 year over year
  • We have welcomed approximately 40 children to date
  • Applications came in at approximately 1.5 times capacity
  • 18-fold mid-career hiring ratio

Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人風の森、こども家庭庁、Picoナーサリ

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Life isn’t sweet—and now, ピルクル, you too?! The first-ever “Not-Sweet ピルクル400” makes a splash! Launching Sept. 28.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 10 million people are concerned about the “sweetness” of lactic acid bacteria drinks
  • 50% less sugar and calories compared with regular “ピルクル400”

Companies mentioned：日清ヨーク株式会社、ピルクル

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Original「商談が増えないウェビナーには、0点の設計が1か所ある」─4つの設計タイプ診断で自社のボトルネックを特定する無料ウェビナーをBtoB企業向けに毎週配信 ＜2026年11月まで＞

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 100 speaking engagements at the company’s own webinars annually
  • Support in attracting more than 1,000 attendees annually
  • Substantial increase in attendance rate (47.9%→65.3%)
  • The conversion rate from survey respondents to sales meetings jumps 3.3 times
  • “An 11-fold difference in sales-meeting conversion rates” between attendees and non-attendees
  • Capital: 159.5 million yen (including capital reserve)

Companies mentioned：株式会社エックスラボ、WebinarBase、SeminarBase

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Originalリアークスファインド、2026年6月期 第14期決算発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales
  • Operating profit
  • Ordinary profit
  • Net income for the period
  • Average selling price of pre-owned condominiums
  • Number of units sold in Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Period from property acquisition to sale
  • Total sales of the property management business
  • Number of buildings under management
  • Number of rental units under management
  • Cash on hand (cash and deposits)

Companies mentioned：株式会社リアークスファインド

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First for group credit life insurance: the waiting period for cancer coverage*¹ has been eliminated. Insurance benefits can be paid if cancer is definitively diagnosed on or after the loan execution date

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 90-day waiting period
  • Starting December 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：カーディフ生命保険株式会社、カーディフ損害保険株式会社、三井住友信託銀行、PayPay銀行、BNPパリバ･カーディフ

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Agricultural high school students in Hokuto experience drone piloting and aerial photography

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 53 students
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
  • Oct. 28, 2026
  • Dec. 16, 2026
  • January 29, 2027
  • Original資本金 ４億5千3百万円
  • Sales: 25.54 billion yen
  • Employees: 1,713

Companies mentioned：デジタル・インフォメーション・テクノロジー株式会社、北海道大野農業高等学校

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A café at Ohama Park in Shizuoka City serves a fall-only drink made with Shizuoka-grown matcha and wasanbon sugar: “Shizuoka Matcha Latte,” available for a limited time in October, goes on sale Oct. 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 500 yen (tax included)
  • Operating 27 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン、株式会社ディアーズ・ブレインホールディングス、THE SURF SEASIDE TERRACE CAFE、THE SURF SEASIDE TERRACE

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TV anime “The Heike Story of the Tent” producer Kazuki Endo of テレビ朝日 to speak at “ANIMO Festival 2026,” held in Mongolia, the setting of the story! Local creators say, “They have properly researched Mongolian history”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “ANIMO Festival 2026,” held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from Sept. 12 to 13, 2026

Companies mentioned：テレビ朝日、秋田書店、宝島社、サイエンスSARU、Nomadia Pictures、Crunchyroll、ANIBOX、Tropics Entertainment、ANIPLUS Asia、Univision、DEEP、モンゴルアニメ協会、SEKAI NO OWARI、女王蜂

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[Free online seminar on Oct. 15] Should you enter the Specified Joint Real Estate Ventures business now?—The future of real estate fund businesses in light of rising interest rates and the August 2026 amendments

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On Oct. 15, 2026
  • 14：00～15：00
  • Original2026年10月14日（水）12：00

Companies mentioned：J Sync株式会社、日本橋くるみ行政書士事務所

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Marshall adds new “Brown” and “Cream” colors to its popular “Milton A.N.C.” headphones!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 32,980 yen (tax included)
  • Long-lasting battery life of up to 80 hours
  • Up to approximately 50 hours with ANC enabled
  • Recycled materials make up 42% of its weight

Companies mentioned：Marshall Group、Marshall

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株式会社Wonder Camel signs sponsorship agreement with golf YouTuber “なみきゴルフ”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社Wonder Camel、なみきゴルフ

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The Olympus Global Headquarters office, where SmartOfficeNavigator was introduced by 内田洋行, receives the New Office Promotion Award at the 39th Nikkei New Office Awards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Relocated in April 2024
  • Site area: 47,680 m²
  • Installation and setup of approximately 1.4 million or more PC devices, etc., nationwide
  • Deployed to more than 100 local governments nationwide
  • Adopted in 106 countries and regions

Companies mentioned：内田洋行、オリンパス株式会社、一般社団法人ニューオフィス推進協会、OAT社、OECD

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株式会社Mathmaji appoints 小尾吉弘 as executive vice president

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective Sept. 7, 2026
  • Stationed in Indonesia since 1983
  • Approximately 400 companies, mainly in manufacturing
  • 220 Japanese-affiliated companies among them
  • Created more than 100,000 jobs
  • Received the Head of Mission Commendation in 2021
  • Received the Foreign Minister’s Commendation in 2023
  • Established Politeknik Mitra Industri in 2025
  • Capital: 153 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社Mathmaji、丸紅株式会社、PT Bekasi Fajar Industrial Estate Tbk、Yayasan Mitra Industri Mandiri、SMK Mitra Industri MM2100、LPK Horenso、Nozomi、Politeknik Mitra Industri、Mitra Industriグループ

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アイコネクト pilots “dynamic pricing” for white paper production, offering up to 55% off to a limited number of 3 new clients

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 55% off
  • Original1本35万円（税別）
  • 157,500 yen (before tax)
  • ¥210,000
  • Limited to 3 companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社アイコネクト

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レッドボックスジャパン has joined the 在日英国商業会議所（BCCJ）

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Partnering with 806 facilities nationwide
  • Has delivered more than 500,000 menstrual products
  • A survey of approximately 510,000 people
  • More than 230 companies
  • More than 3,700 members

Companies mentioned：レッドボックスジャパン、在日英国商業会議所（BCCJ）、British Chamber of Commerce in Japan（BCCJ）、REDBOX BIO

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【Cafuné/カフネ】Much-anticipated first arrival in Kobe! “Cafuné Kobe Autumn Pop Up” to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥20,000 or more (after discount, tax included)
  • ¥125,400 including tax
  • ￥89,100 including tax
  • ￥102,300 including tax
  • ¥80,300 including tax
  • ¥112,200 including tax
  • ¥116,600, tax included
  • ¥136,400, tax included

Companies mentioned：Cafuné、カフネ、カフネ株式会社、神戸BAL

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New COLUMN published: Registered dietitian explains the nutritional value of tofu sheets, presents analysis data and shares everyday ways to eat them

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Protein 23.0 g
  • Carbohydrates 1.8 g
  • Energy 214 kcal
  • Fat 12.5 g
  • Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) 1.3 mg
  • Iron 3.39 mg
  • Zinc 2.15 mg

Companies mentioned：株式会社 優食、株式会社みねごはん

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【Comprehensive staffing services for technicians and IT engineers: スタッフサービス・エンジニアリング】Group exam for the Generative AI Passport held; 298 dispatched engineers pass

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 298 of our dispatched engineers passed
  • More than 100 dispatched engineers participated
  • A certification incentive payment (10,000 yen) will be paid
  • Number of engineers: 19,944 (registered and permanent staff combined) (as of March 31, 2026)
  • Number of client business sites: 7,635 (as of March 31, 2026)
  • Original売上高は4,772億円（2026年3月期）
  • Approximately 106,000 dispatched workers (as of March 31, 2026)

Companies mentioned：スタッフサービス・エンジニアリング、アンドドット株式会社、株式会社スタッフサービス・ホールディングス

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Supporting junior and senior high school students’ exploration of social issues with VR learning materials on the topic of “child soldiers in Uganda”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of Japanese students studying abroad in fiscal 2024 was 91,054
  • For a total of 13 students, from 3rd-year junior high school to 2nd-year high school
  • Of the 9 respondents, 90% said the program helped them “set a topic they would like to explore in the future”

Companies mentioned：クロスフィールズ、ウォータードラゴン財団、テラ・ルネッサンス、日本学生支援機構、経済産業省、法政大学、株式会社ビジネスリサーチラボ

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High-output “lighting drone” boasting up to 50,000 lm to be unveiled for the first time at the Crisis Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO) 2026!

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  • High-output lighting drone boasting up to 50,000 lm
  • More than 300 exhibitors
  • Exhibition scale: 380 companies
  • 550 booths

Companies mentioned：株式会社ホワイトハウス、株式会社TCL、プジョー、シトロエン、DS Automobiles、BMW、MINI、アウディ、フィアット、アルファ ロメオ、アバルト、ランドローバー、ケーターハム、ポラリスORV、Hyundai、FIAT Professional、BYD、トライアンフ、インディアンモーターサイクル、本田技研工業株式会社、Smart Reco、CTEK、EZDOME HOUSE、ファイヤーショーカスティック

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Men’s professional basketball team 千葉ジェッツ and StoryHub sign official supplier agreement for the 2026-27 season

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  • We support content production and information distribution for more than 200 companies, primarily media companies in the newspaper, publishing and broadcasting sectors (as of July 2026).
  • An official supplier agreement for the 2026-27 season has been signed.

Companies mentioned：千葉ジェッツ、StoryHub株式会社、千葉ジェッツふなばし、MLB、菊池雄星、三菱重工浦和レッズレディース、B.LEAGUE

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Reliable even in a panic! “Fire extinguisher problem-solving tool” designed to improve the success rate of initial firefighting to be unveiled for the first time at the Crisis Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO) 2026!

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  • The event will be held from Wednesday, September 30, to Friday, October 2, 2026
  • More than 300 exhibitors will showcase the latest products, technologies and systems
  • Exhibition scale: 380 companies, 550 booths (including joint exhibitors; planned)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ホワイトハウス、株式会社TCL、本田技研工業株式会社、プジョー、シトロエン、DS Automobiles、BMW、MINI、アウディ、フィアット、アルファ ロメオ、アバルト、ランドローバー、ケーターハム、ポラリスORV、Hyundai、FIAT Professional、BYD、トライアンフ、インディアンモーターサイクル、POLARIS、Smart Reco、CTEK、EZDOME HOUSE、ファイヤーショーカスティック

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New flood-prevention solution “FLOOD RESCUE” to be unveiled for the first time at the Crisis Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO) 2026!

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  • The vessel is 220 cm long
  • Vessel weight: approximately 78 kg
  • 30–45 km/h
  • Maximum payload: 200 kg
  • More than 300 exhibitors
  • Exhibition scale: 380 companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社ホワイトハウス、株式会社TCL、本田技研工業株式会社、プジョー、シトロエン、DS Automobiles、BMW、MINI、アウディ、フィアット、アルファ ロメオ、アバルト、ランドローバー、ケーターハム、ポラリスORV、Hyundai、FIAT Professional、BYD、トライアンフ、インディアンモーターサイクル、POLAIRS、Smart Reco、CTEK、EZDOME HOUSE、ファイヤーショーカスティック

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【Exhibiting at BEYOND BEAUTY TOKYO 2026】Showcasing inner-care products tailored to individual constitutions, including 遺伝子博士 and エクウロ博士—free protein samples available at the venue

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  • From September 30 (Wednesday) to October 2 (Friday), 2026
  • 10:00～17:00
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned：キャンピングカー株式会社、BEYOND BEAUTY TOKYO 2026、遺伝子博士、エクウロ博士、YOUR PROTEIN、腸内博士、犬腸（わんちょう）博士、遺伝子博士エイジングケア、Dr.ヘルスケアラボ

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Announcing specialized AI agents designed to meet business needs

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  • Automate up to 80% of operations
  • More than 1 million executions in 7 weeks since the early access program began
  • The automated resolution rate rose by 10%

Companies mentioned：合同会社Zendesk、Shopify、Narvar、Stripe、Riskified、Salesforce、ServiceNow

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Bring embroidery and hands-on crafting experiences to employee and family benefit events. Launching the corporate workshop “PATCH&PLAY for Work”

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  • Track record of events for groups of 100 people
  • Track record of sessions ranging from 1 to 8 hours

Companies mentioned：株式会社STORY&Co.、PATCH&PLAY、大手デベロッパー企業、大手フリマアプリ運営企業

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2.5 million total views! Nissin Foods’ “Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.” “guilty pleasure” recipes promoted on social media and in ドン・キホーテ stores

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  • 2.5 million total views
  • 137 pieces of UGC

Companies mentioned：NEL株式会社、日清食品株式会社、株式会社博報堂、株式会社pHmedia、ドン・キホーテ

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アールスリーインスティテュート to exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026”

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  • ■Dates: November 12 (Thursday) and 13 (Friday), 2026
  • ■Our booth number: S-13
  • Since its founding in 2000, アールスリーインスティテュート has supported many customers in improving their business operations through system development.

Companies mentioned：アールスリーインスティテュート、サイボウズ株式会社、キミノマホロ、gusuku Customine、gusuku Everysite、gusuku Fluxon、gusuku Deploit、gusuku Boostone

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Selected for the “Reiwa 8 Offshore Wind Power Human Resources Development Project Subsidy”

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  • The training facility is scheduled for completion in March 2027.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーラスエナジーホールディングス、株式会社ユーラステクニカルサービス、GWO（Global Wind Organisation）

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【福岡県庁】A signing ceremony and commemorative lecture will be held for agreements with 「神宿る島」宗像・沖ノ島と関連遺産群保存活用協議会 and 英国セインズベリー日本藝術研究所!

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  • 10th anniversary of World Heritage registration
  • Reiwa 8, October 4 (Sunday), 13:00–15:00
  • Established in 1991

Companies mentioned：福岡県、福岡県庁、「神宿る島」宗像・沖ノ島と関連遺産群保存活用協議会、英国セインズベリー日本藝術研究所、イースト・アングリア大学、ロンドン大学東洋アフリカ研究学院（SOAS）、大英博物館、宗像市、福津市、宗像大社

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14 after-school children’s clubs in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, to adopt the childcare ICT service “CoDMON（コドモン）” starting October 1. The service is used by 760 municipalities nationwide, including a total of 20 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture

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  • 14 after-school children’s clubs in Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture
  • 20 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture in total
  • Capital: 68.25 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社コドモン、取手市教育委員会

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【mojojojo × CLAYGE】Limited quantities of cleansing oil in a “mojojojo limited design” are coming from clay-care brand “CLAYGE（クレージュ）”!

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  • Net contents: 180 mL
  • Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
  • 35 million units shipped cumulatively across the brand

Companies mentioned：株式会社多田、CLAYGE、mojojojo

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Gen Z marketing company Reaplus [リアプラス] moves its headquarters for the 3rd time in 3 years since its founding; 3 group companies gather in Shibuya to accelerate collaboration across “insights × advertising × creators”

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  • On Monday, September 7, 2026, the headquarters office will move to “SLACK SHIBUYA” in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo
  • Date established: July 20, 2023

Companies mentioned：株式会社Reaplus、株式会社Beaile、株式会社Utatane、株式会社リアルゲイト

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GitLab releases GitLab 19.4

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  • Up to 4 times as many calls per GitLab credit

Companies mentioned：GitLab、NASDAQ

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BeeX publishes a case study on building a data analytics platform using Snowflake for Miyoshi Real Estate, a comprehensive real estate company in Fukuoka

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  • More than 600 employees
  • Went into full operation in May 2026
  • August 2026
  • September 2026
  • Founded in 1951

Companies mentioned：株式会社BeeX、株式会社三好不動産、Snowflake Inc.

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Support measures for Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture

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  • We have decided to hold the “Kumamoto Support Fair” at all group stores in Japan (excluding some stores) starting September 28.
  • It operates 8 locations in Kumamoto Prefecture, including Saint Marc Cafe and Kamakura Pasta,

Companies mentioned：株式会社サンマルクホールディングス、株式会社サンマルクファーム

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Original韓国発コスメブランド「TIRTIR」、異なる2つの質感で肌に立体感と奥行きをプラスする『プリズムハイライターデュオ』をドン・キホーテ系列店舗にて10月16日より順次発売！

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  • Price: 2,640 yen each (tax included)
  • Capacity: 7 g each
  • Launch date: Friday, October 16, 2026, with a phased rollout

Companies mentioned：TIRTIR、ドン・キホーテ、株式会社Goodai Global Japan、Beauty of Joseon、SKIN1004、BBIA、ABOUT___TONE.、UNOVE

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PSA Mint 9 “Pikachu Illustrator,” certified MBA Gold and Diamond, fetches $5 million (about 786.6 million yen) at Heritage’s largest-ever TCG auction

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  • $5 million (about 786.6 million yen)
  • $12,182,188 (about 1.9165 billion yen)
  • $7,790,094 (about 1.22557 billion yen)
  • $4 million (about 629.28 million yen)
  • $750,000 (about 117.99 million yen)
  • $575,000 (about 90.46 million yen)

Companies mentioned：ヘリテージ・オークションズ、Mike Baker Authenticated、PSA、Heritage Auctions Japan株式会社

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[Online seminar] Fire prevention measures at factories that go beyond diagnosis: An end-to-end approach to training, maintenance and facilities management—the next steps after “visualization”—to be held on Oct. 20!

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  • The event will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00–13:00

Companies mentioned：八千代ソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社初田製作所、株式会社FAプロダクツ、八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社

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[With the autumn holiday season just around the corner] A guide to doctors’ recommended timing for consulting about shifting your period and how to plan backward

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  • 95.7% have thought, “If only my period didn’t coincide…”
  • 10.5% were able to consult more than 1 month in advance (31 days or more)

Companies mentioned：クリニックフォア、ネオマーケティング

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Innovative knife brand FE heads to Osaka with a new store that breaks the mold and lets customers experience the knives of tomorrow

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  • Established: November 2023

Companies mentioned：TAIMATSU株式会社、FE

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Original上島珈琲店、「ファインロブ」で“未来へつなぐ一杯”を提案『ダブルネルドリップ アイスコーヒー ～ファインロブ～』を10月1日「コーヒーの日」より期間限定で販売開始

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  • On sale for a limited time starting Thursday, October 1
  • Sales period: Thursday, October 1 through late October
  • R 690 yen
  • L 810 yen
  • Elevation: 750–800 m

Companies mentioned：上島珈琲店、ユーシーシーフードサービスシステムズ株式会社、UCCグループ、Tamba農園、レインフォレスト・アライアンス

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Original焼鳥屋「鳥貴族」、地域限定クラフトチューハイ「寶CRAFT」with メガジョッキを10月1日より12種類合計約8万本限定販売

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  • Limited to a total of about 80,000 bottles
  • Operates 696 locations nationwide
  • 410 yen including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社エターナルホスピタリティジャパン、鳥貴族、宝酒造株式会社、小田原柑橘倶楽部、京檸檬プロジェクト協議会

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[Online seminar on Friday, October 2] Escaping “PR hell”: How AI can make in-house newsletter work easier

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  • Date and time: Friday, October 2, 17:00–18:00
  • Registration deadline: Thursday, October 1
  • Capacity: 50 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社ソフィア、Microsoft

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慶應義塾 and Notion launch a shared foundation for a “world-class AI campus”

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  • Deployment of the platform to all faculty and staff (about 11,000 people)
  • About 80% of users use Notion AI
  • AI features have been run more than 250,000 times during the same period
  • More than 90% of participants created their own systems tailored to their work
  • More than 80% said they could envision using it in their actual work

Companies mentioned：慶應義塾、Notion、Notion Labs Japan合同会社

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Original『採用・人事担当者のためのITエンジニアリングの基本がわかる本』著者・中島佑悟氏が1日店長に！「エンジニア採用人事交流会」を10月6日に開催

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  • Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
  • Capital: 10 million yen (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned：株式会社サポーターズ、株式会社WHOM、de3、株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS

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[TABASA/タバサ] 1st Anniversary! Event to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Tabasa store at 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro!

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  • Purchases totaling 33.000 including tax
  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • Saturday, Oct. 31

Companies mentioned：タバサ、東武百貨店

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Notice on the opening of a new store: Akashi Center, a real estate sales and brokerage office, to open on Thursday, October 1

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  • The nationwide Livable network, combining sales and rental brokerage, will have 236 locations

Companies mentioned：東急リバブル株式会社、JR山陽本線、山陽電鉄本線

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Layers Consulting contributes to the September 2026 issue of the specialist magazine Research and Development Leader

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  • Has 555 consultants
  • Approximately 500 leading domestic companies
  • Consulting services for approximately 1,000 projects

Companies mentioned：株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング、株式会社技術情報協会

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Top 5 most desirable neighborhoods in Bunkyo Ward [Results announced]

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  • Valid responses: 200 people
  • Survey period: August 10–20, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社フィリアコーポレーション

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[With mandatory measures against customer harassment just around the corner] Nearly 70% support using robots to “reduce situations where staff are directly blamed.” Meanwhile, only 9.0% think robots should be entrusted with “handling complaints and trouble”

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  • “Very positive” (24.0%) and “somewhat positive” (42.0%) combined: 66.0%
  • “Handling complaints and trouble”: 9.0%
  • “Because they know the robot doesn’t mean any harm”: 58.8%
  • 100 men and women aged 20–69 nationwide
  • A track record of supporting the installation of more than 4,700 units nationwide
  • About 160 maintenance locations nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社DFA Robotics、IDEATECH

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Too small for a 3-year-old and still too big for a 7-year-old: A new Shichi-Go-San kimono for 5-year-old girls, suitable for heights of 103–118 cm

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  • 10 new designs
  • Suitable for heights of about 103–118 cm

Companies mentioned：株式会社LIN、レンタル衣裳マイセレクト

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[Okonomiyaki specialty restaurant どんどん亭] Packed with rich double cheese!! A new indulgent cheese okonomiyaki!!

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  • Indulgent Cheese Pork and Mochi Okonomiyaki / 1,490 yen (tax included)
  • Indulgent Cheese Seafood Okonomiyaki / 1,490 yen (tax included)
  • Indulgent Cheese Hamburger Okonomiyaki / 1,490 yen (tax included)
  • Indulgent Cheese Fukuoka-Style Okonomiyaki / 1,390 yen (tax included)
  • 46 どんどん亭 locations

Companies mentioned：どんどん亭、Miコーポレーション株式会社

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Smart相談室 CEO Fujita to publish new book “The Statistics of Worry”; event for people in support professions also confirmed for 10/23

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Summary not yet available

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  • The number of consultations handled has exceeded 50,000 ahead of the 5-year mark since the service launched
  • Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：Smart相談室、扶桑社、SmartHR

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[Moomin × BUNMEIDO] BUNMEIDO’s original Castella Maki gets a Halloween makeover. “Moomin Castella Maki Honey, 5-piece pack,” with an exclusive sticker, launches October 2, 2026

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  • Price including tax: 1,058 yen / 1,059 yen
  • Contents: 5 honey Castella Maki
  • 1 BUNMEIDO original-design sticker

Companies mentioned：株式会社文明堂東京、ムーミンショップ

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For an autumn to enjoy and an autumn to prepare for: BLUETTI to hold “BLUETTI Autumn Sale × Amazon Prime Big Deal Days”

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  • Up to 60% off
  • Up to 55% off
  • 80,000 yen or more
  • 150,000 yen or more

Companies mentioned：BLUETTI JAPAN株式会社、Amazon

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Beyond securing staff by “raising hourly wages”: Edenred Japan proposes “hybrid compensation” combining hourly pay and benefits as the next step

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  • Originalこの1年間にパートタイマーの時給を「引き上げた」と回答した企業は78.7％に達しました
  • Of the 236 companies that raised hourly wages, 82.6% said there are “limits to addressing hiring and retention solely by raising hourly wages”
  • 84.4% said that “it is becoming difficult to differentiate ourselves from other companies by raising hourly wages alone”
  • 59.3% of companies that raised hourly wages said they still "feel short of staff"
  • That is 30.3 percentage points higher than the 29.0% of companies that have not changed hourly wages
  • Of the part-time workers whose hourly wages were raised in the past 1 year, a striking 82.0% said they "do not feel they have more financial leeway"
  • 70.0% of part-time workers feel there is a "difference in treatment" compared with full-time employees
  • 65.3% said there is a "disparity" in benefits compared with full-time employees

Companies mentioned：株式会社エデンレッドジャパン、アズ株式会社、株式会社サーフ、ZELYCA株式会社、都市総合警備保障株式会社、有限会社マイ・エス国立、株式会社マップクエスト、株式会社PLUS

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Published the "ゼオン Group Integrated Report 2026"

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Companies mentioned：日本ゼオン株式会社、ゼオン

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[Okonomiyaki specialty restaurant どんどん亭] Seasonal favorite oysters take center stage! Annual "Oyster Fair" underway

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  • Kansai-style oyster okonomiyaki / 3 oysters: 1,490 yen (tax included)
  • Hiroshima-style oyster okonomiyaki / 3 oysters: 1,820 yen (tax included)
  • 46 どんどん亭 locations

Companies mentioned：どんどん亭、Miコーポレーション株式会社

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Akuru begins providing its fraud detection and authentication system "ASUKA" to "Rock oN Line eStore," an online store operated by 株式会社メディア・インテグレーション

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  • Losses from credit card number theft totaled 47.5 billion yen in 2025
  • Adopted by more than 45,000 card-accepting merchants, including online retail stores, travel providers and service providers

Companies mentioned：株式会社アクル、株式会社メディア・インテグレーション、Rock oN Line eStore、ASUKA

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8 of the 14 respondents to the seminar participant survey selected a lack of data to support timetable and route reviews as an issue

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  • A total of 30 people (26 from local governments and 4 from transportation operators) participated in the 2 sessions
  • Insufficient data to support timetable and route reviews: 8 people, 57%
  • Considering the introduction or review of demand-responsive transportation: 7 people, 50%
  • Unable to track and analyze delays: 6 people, 43%
  • Creating and updating GTFS-JP is time-consuming: 4 people, 29%
  • Many inquiries about bus operating status: 4 people, 29%
  • Operations depend on individual staff members due to personnel changes: 4 people, 29%
  • Unable to track passenger numbers or actual boarding and alighting: 3 people, 21%
  • Want to strengthen information sharing with residents: 2 people, 14%
  • 12 participants (86%) said the seminar "will be useful for their future work"

Companies mentioned：VISH株式会社、株式会社クラブネッツ

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[Fans won't want to miss this] 10 years since the theatrical release of "Your Name."—Shinkai Makoto works × HARIO NETSHOP collaboration earrings to go on sale in a limited quantity on October 4, the day the "Tiamat Comet" streaked across the film

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  • Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
  • Quantity: limited to 200
  • Quantity: limited to 100

Companies mentioned：HARIO株式会社、HARIO Lampwork Factory、君の名は。製作委員会、すずめの戸締まり製作委員会

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Onboard AI launches "Talk Analysis" and "ACE Scoring," new features that systematize training for sales roles, which often relies on individual expertise

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  • The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio for sales occupations is 2.17 times
  • The ratio for all occupations is 1.13 times

Companies mentioned：株式会社ビズリーチ、Onboard AI、立教大学経営学部、厚生労働省、Visionalグループ

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Zoho Japan to hold flagship event "ManageEngine USER CONF" in Japan for the first time on Nov. 6

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  • Capacity: 500 people, first come, first served
  • More than 10,000 licenses sold
  • More than 150 million users worldwide

Companies mentioned：ゾーホージャパン株式会社、ManageEngine、IDC Japan株式会社、株式会社Mizkan J plus Holdings、Zoho Corporation

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AI-ready data lake "AlcheMia"—Metadata turns experimental data into an asset—[Free seminars on Oct. 20 and 22] (産総研グループ)

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  • Original2026年10月20日(火)14時00分～14時45分
  • Original2026年10月22日(木)19時00分～19時45分

Companies mentioned：AIST Solutions、産総研グループ

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Gap between demand for company stores to be open early and late and their availability: 91.9% want access, while 21.6% are open 24 hours

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  • 91.9% of companies report requests to use their stores early in the morning and late at night
  • 21.6% are open 24 hours
  • 60.4% prioritize "customizable product selection" when choosing a store
  • The main challenge in operating staffed stores is "recruiting and retaining staff," cited by 59.2%
  • 97.2% of staff responsible for staffed stores are interested in going unmanned
  • The biggest obstacle to unmanned, 24-hour operations is "security concerns," at 76.0%

Companies mentioned：心幸ホールディングス株式会社、IDEATECH

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Originalダミアーニのハイジュエリーを纏ったセレブリティが、なら国際映画祭 2026に登場

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  • Sept. 19, 2026 (Sat.)

Companies mentioned：ダミアーニ、ダミアーニ・ジャパン株式会社

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リコー uses AI built into its 360-degree camera, the RICOH THETA X, to automatically generate property listing photos

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  • Group consolidated net sales of 2,608.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026

Companies mentioned：リコー、LIFULL、LIFULL HOME'S

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The 60th Tokoname Pottery Festival will be held on Oct. 3 and 4!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Spend at least 3,000 yen at a participating store
  • Participation fee 1,000 yen
  • Participation fee: 300 yen

Companies mentioned：愛知県、常滑市、とこなめ観光協会、ボートレースとこなめ、やきもの散歩道、セラモール

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ココロゴトカフェ to hold a "BRITISH FAIR" marking 1 year since the Duchess of Edinburgh's visit

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  • Event runs through Oct. 18, 2026

Companies mentioned：ココロゴトカフェ、株式会社アイディアヒューマンサポートサービス、全心連、UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership、GOV.UK、英国政府デジタルサービス、全国心理業連合会

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Earth hacks partners with Otsuka Pharmaceutical to hold a heatstroke prevention event for parents and children, hosted by Chiba Prefecture

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  • 98% said they were satisfied with the event
  • "Understood very well": 83%
  • "Understood to some extent": 17%
  • 77% said the content was "useful"
  • Survey of first-session participants (N=48)

Companies mentioned：Earth hacks株式会社、大塚製薬株式会社、東京大学アメリカンフットボール部WARRIORS

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The fifth Web commercial for "au PAY Smart Loan," titled "Travel to Korea: Accepted," is now available

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  • 30 seconds
  • Up to 60 days
  • 4,000 yen per month
  • Within 100,000 yen
  • As little as 30 minutes

Companies mentioned：auフィナンシャルサービス、KDDI、au PAY、セブン銀行、ローソン銀行、Ponta

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