# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-28 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 3 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.

## Cumulative authentication transactions for "LIQUID Auth Passkey" exceed 1.5 billion

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000061051.html
- anchor: #n3067550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Liquid、金融庁、日本証券業協会、FIDO Alliance、Apple、Google

Facts:
- Cumulative authentication transactions
- Reliably handles 3,000 requests per second globally

## ベイカレントが北海道大樹町に企業版ふるさと納税 1,000万円

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000078016.html
- anchor: #n3067549
- Companies mentioned: ベイカレント、SPACE COTAN株式会社、インターステラテクノロジズ、jtSPACE

Facts:
- 10 million yen
- Target of 1.1 billion yen
- Approximately 30 cases per year
- Approximately 40 cases per year
- 140 trillion yen
- 35 billion yen
- 1 trillion yen
- Population of 5,300
- 3,000-meter runway

## "Rich Pear" joins the "つぶグミPREMIUM" series for a limited time, offering a taste comparison of 3 distinctive Japanese pears selected with a focus on their growing regions!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000047142.html
- anchor: #n3067548
- Companies mentioned: 春日井製菓株式会社、つぶグミ

Facts:
- Will go on sale at select convenience stores nationwide starting Sept. 28, 2026
- Net weight: 75 g

## Supporting Kumamoto Prefecture's recovery through food: 3 drink menu items made with "Dai-Aso Milk" will be available for a limited time at Saint Marc Cafe locations nationwide starting Monday, Sept. 28

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000085701.html
- anchor: #n3067547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンマルクカフェ、株式会社サンマルクホールディングス

Facts:
- 3 drink menu items
- Through Nov. 5
- Operates 4 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture
- Opened store No. 1 in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, in 1999
- Established: March 1989

## NX Group opens applications for the “NX-Tech HUB Open Innovation Program 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000136897.html
- anchor: #n3067546
- Companies mentioned: NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、株式会社eiicon、株式会社AYUMI BIONICS、株式会社クラウドシフト、NXグループ

Facts:
- 2 projects selected from approximately 60 applicants in the first term
- Has approximately 78,000 employees across 56 countries and regions worldwide

## Notice of the end of the River Trash Transport Volume Measurement Software “RIAD” service

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000133910.html
- anchor: #n3067545
- Companies mentioned: 八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社、東京理科大学

Facts:
- The service will end on Friday, October 30, 2026

## オーラルたばこ「VELO」、10月5日より全国のミニストップ[1]で販売開始

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000051859.html
- anchor: #n3067544
- Companies mentioned: ブリティッシュ・アメリカン・タバコ・ジャパン合同会社、ミニストップ、セブン‐イレブン、ローソン、セイコーマート、ファミリーマート、NewDays、NewDays KIOSK、glo™ ストア 銀座、VELO オフィシャルオンラインショップ

Facts:
- Retail price: 360 yen (tax included)
- We aim to increase the number of users of our smoke-free products to 50 million by 2030
- Generate at least 50% of group revenue from smoke-free products by 2035
- Our smoke-free brands are used by more than 35 million adults worldwide
- Generates 99% fewer harmful substances than conventional cigarettes

## Philip Morris Japan receives a letter of appreciation from Osaka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000043993.html
- anchor: #n3067543
- Companies mentioned: フィリップ モリス ジャパン合同会社、フィリップ モリス インターナショナル、スウェディッシュマッチ社、米国食品医薬品局（FDA）

Facts:
- With approximately 1,600 employees nationwide
- A 43.6% share of Japan’s tobacco market
- Operates in major cities or nationwide across 109 markets worldwide
- 全世界で4,300万人以上の成人喫煙者
- 42% of net revenue
- Investing US$16 billion

## “nayuta Planetarium Live -Memoirs of Stars and Songs-” to return on Saturday, February 27, 2027!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000090815.html
- anchor: #n3067542
- Companies mentioned: nayuta、グリーエンターテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- Premium seats (near the stage): 17,500 yen (tax included)
- General admission: 15,300 yen (tax included)
- Seats with obstructed views of equipment (general sale only): 12,000 yen (tax included)

## Uravation publishes details on external instructors for in-house “Generative AI Lectures and AI Speaking Engagements,” including topics, audiences, formats, duration and fees—from sessions for all non-engineering employees to those for executives and Claude Code demonstrations

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000137731.html
- anchor: #n3067541
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Uravation、SBクリエイティブ、大和書房、日経ビジネススクール、Schoo、ビジネス＋IT、紀伊國屋書店、AI BRIDGE KUMAMOTO、Bizcrew EXPO、SHIFT AI、JEITA

Facts:
- 55 public speaking engagements and open lectures since 2024
- Corporate training for more than 100 companies
- Currently operates 62 AI agents in-house
- Combined “satisfied” rating for overall satisfaction: 96.2%
- Satisfaction rating: 85%
- Average satisfaction score: 3.35/4
- A total of 2,066 participants

## A premium fabric softener that smells like perfume. “Nude One” fabric softener launches from fragrance brand ヴァシリーサ!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000015815.html
- anchor: #n3067540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィッツコーポレーション、ドン・キホーテ、ヴァシリーサ

Facts:
- ■ Volume: 1,400mL
- ■ Suggested price: 1,580 yen (1,738 yen including tax)
- ■ Release date: Rolling sales begin Saturday, October 3, 2026

## [一建設株式会社] Opens “Hajime no Majime Assessment,” a purchase appraisal site for real estate brokerage firms, on September 28

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000103915.html
- anchor: #n3067539
- Companies mentioned: 一建設株式会社、飯田グループホールディングス

Facts:
- Capital: 3.298 billion yen
- Appraisal results sent by email. After a request is submitted, results will generally be sent by email within 2–3 business days.

## [Saga City] Sports bring people in and get the city moving! Featured in the October 1 issue of the Saga City Newsletter

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000055607.html
- anchor: #n3067538
- Companies mentioned: 佐賀バルーナーズ、佐賀市役所

Facts:
- (Approximately 6,000 users in the previous fiscal year)

## Around 70% of streamers have experienced mental health issues related to streaming; around 80% continue streaming even when they feel unwell

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000097346.html
- anchor: #n3067537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社uyet、haicoオンラインクリニック、uyet media

Facts:
- Around 70% of streamers have experienced mental health issues related to streaming
- Survey on VTuber activities, daily life and health conducted among 311 VTubers and V-Livers

## 元内閣官房参与・間宮淑夫氏がM&Aベストパートナーズの顧問に就任

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000088537.html
- anchor: #n3067536
- Companies mentioned: M&Aベストパートナーズ、内閣官房、経済産業省、中小企業庁、資源エネルギー庁、特許庁、日本地方創成協会

Facts:
- Operates 8 locations nationwide
- Founded in 2018

## 旭化成 to exhibit at the 6th Sustainable Materials Expo (SUSMA)

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000079452.html
- anchor: #n3067535
- Companies mentioned: 旭化成株式会社、旭化成

Facts:
- Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2026
- 11 products and services will take part

## New flavor launches for “SPI＆YPI CHANGE PROTEIN,” a hybrid blend of soy and yeast! “Sweet Banana” to go on sale early at 楽天市場 on Wednesday, September 30!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000071371.html
- anchor: #n3067534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ、株式会社パスクリエ、楽天市場、CHANGE SHOP、AMAZON

Facts:
- Sales will begin sequentially from Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the CHANGE SHOP 楽天市場 store and other outlets
- Regular price: from 3,980 yen (tax included)
- First subscription price: from 3,582 yen (tax included)
- 内容量 ： 400g（約20日分）/1食20gあたりたんぱく質含有量15g
- 1食20gあたりたんぱく質含有量15g
- 1,919 consolidated employees
- More than 30 group companies in Japan and overseas
- One of Japan’s largest panel networks, with more than 16 million members
- More than 20,000 research projects annually
- More than 7,900 client companies annually

## マクセル Frontier becomes first-time sponsor of ROAD 2026, an international conference discussing safety improvements and advances in sensing technology needed to bring autonomous driving into society

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000075608.html
- anchor: #n3067533
- Companies mentioned: マクセルフロンティア株式会社、マクセル、神奈川工科大学

Facts:
- Dates: Wednesday, September 30, 2026–Friday, October 2

## Organizational changes and line manager appointments effective October 1

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000107878.html
- anchor: #n3067532
- Companies mentioned: 東洋エンジニアリング株式会社

Facts:
- Effective October 1, 2026

## [Previously unreleased data] Hokkaido and Tohoku: abundant spectacular scenery and famous hot springs! ニフティ温泉 unveils the top 10 in Hokkaido and Tohoku from its 2025 annual rankings

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000049786.html
- anchor: #n3067531
- Companies mentioned: ニフティライフスタイル株式会社、ニフティ温泉、旭川高砂台 万葉の湯、天然温泉 極楽湯 福島郡山店、スーパー銭湯極楽湯 名取店、わくや天平の湯、仙台湯処 サンピアの湯、喜盛の湯、すすきの天然温泉 湯香郷、つきさむ温泉、極楽湯グループ 鷹山の湯、ふとみ銘泉 万葉の湯

Facts:
- Information on approximately 23,000 bathing facilities nationwide
- Eligible facilities: 22,821 bathing facilities listed on “ニフティ温泉”
- New openings category: 126 facilities opened since December 2024
- More than 100,000 hot spring fans have voted each year since 2019

## パナソニック プロジェクター＆ディスプレイ adopts 2 PKSHA AI SaaS products simultaneously—PKSHA AI answers specialized inquiries by product number

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000022705.html
- anchor: #n3067530
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック プロジェクター＆ディスプレイ、PKSHA、PKSHA Technology、パナソニックグループ、HDI、HDI-Japan、富士キメラ総研

Facts:
- Approximately 3,000 FAQs are available
- A total of 800 companies, representing the top market share in Japan (※2)
- More than 1,500 sites have used the service to date
- It has handled more than 750 million conversations to date

## Toridoll Holdings publishes its first management book, “Toridoll’s Growth: ‘Psychological Capital Management’—A Contrarian Winning Method That Starts by Putting Employees First”

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000028440.html
- anchor: #n3067529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トリドールホールディングス、日経BP

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
- Page count: 256 pages

## 『スターバックス バゲットサンド』4種類を9月30日（水）より発売 パンのおいしさを追求した、高加水生地による“もちっ”とした食感

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000033194.html
- anchor: #n3067528
- Companies mentioned: スターバックスコーヒージャパン株式会社、スターバックス

Facts:
- スターバックス バゲットサンド」4種類
- From September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- 2,159 stores across Japan’s 47 prefectures
- <Takeout> 648 yen
- <Dine-in> 660 yen
- <Takeout> 530 yen
- <Dine-in> 540 yen
- <Takeout> 628 yen
- <Dine-in> 640 yen
- <Takeout> 510 yen
- <Dine-in> 520 yen
- 17.7g of protein

## Free online seminar: “4 Practical Approaches to Prepare Before the System Begins: What the SCS Assessment System Requires of Organizations”

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000054434.html
- anchor: #n3067527
- Companies mentioned: LRM株式会社、株式会社網屋、株式会社ＮＳＤビジネスイノベーション

Facts:
- 2026年9月30日(水)13:00から
- Date and time: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 13:00–15:00
- The セキュリオ security education cloud service, with more than 2,800 companies using it
- Information security consulting business with a track record of supporting 580 companies annually (*) and more than 19 years of experience

## Mouser launches resource center on alternative energy

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000136133.html
- anchor: #n3067526
- Companies mentioned: Mouser Electronics、e-peas、TE Connectivity、Infineon Technologies、Schneider Electric

Facts:
- More than 1,200 manufacturer brands
- More than 6.8 million products
- Operations in 28 locations worldwide
- More than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art logistics facilities
- More than 650,000 customers
- 223 countries and regions

## This fall, transform into the person you want to be. “KAOLKO” hair care lets you choose a fragrance and texture based on 3 role models

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000052173.html
- anchor: #n3067525
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リベルタ、KAOLKO

Facts:
- Price: 1,760 yen (including tax)
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: 165 yen (including tax)
- Volume: 400mL
- Volume: 10mL＋10ｍL

## New brand Lipoas launches transit ads on the Tokyu Toyoko Line! Recommends “liposome-formulated beauty serum” to women who tend to stay up late, with the supportive message “Sleep well—even if it’s only your skin.”

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000018106.html
- anchor: #n3067524
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウテナ、デジタルガレージ、AQA

Facts:
- Price: 1,980 yen (suggested retail price, including tax)
- Volume: 30mL
- Advertising period: Monday, September 28, 2026–Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Release date: September 1, 2026 (manufacturer shipment date)

## “Digibre for HR” uses AI to capture the thinking of recruitment specialists. Get a free “professional perspective” assessment of your recruitment branding

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000042827.html
- anchor: #n3067523
- Companies mentioned: ADTANK株式会社、大手3社

Facts:
- Free assessments for the first 300 companies
- Analysis based on 25 criteria from job seekers’ perspective
- Through the end of December 2026

## Wantedly launches new app “Mendy,” a career-change AI agent that caters to each individual

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000021198.html
- anchor: #n3067522
- Companies mentioned: ウォンテッドリー株式会社、Mendy、Wantedly

Facts:
- 45,000 registered companies
- 4.5 million individual users
- 1回あたりの転職活動で活用する転職エージェント数の平均は2.8社
- About 92% have experienced feeling that job openings proposed by recruitment agencies were a poor fit
- About 95% have obtained additional information themselves about job openings proposed to them
- About 63% have found exchanging emails with recruitment agencies burdensome
- About 62% have concerns about managing emails with recruitment agencies
- About 78% have found it burdensome to write email replies to recruitment agencies

## プリンセス・クルーズ、「海外旅行」と「クルーズ」に関する意識調査を公開

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000012778.html
- anchor: #n3067521
- Companies mentioned: プリンセス・クルーズ、カーニバル・コーポレーション

Facts:
- A total of 53.3% said they very much want or want to travel overseas during the year-end and New Year holidays this year or sometime next year.
- “50,000 yen or more” (32.8%)
- “30,000 yen to less than 50,000 yen” (20.3%)
- “It seems very expensive (for wealthy people)” (49.2%)
- “It seems to require a long stretch of time off” (49.2%)
- Those who answered “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” totaled 71.3%.
- Taxes, the international tourist tax, fees and port charges will be charged separately (estimated: 15,500 yen to 27,900 yen).
- Calculated at 1 U.S. dollar = 150 yen

## 「リッツ メガパック チョコサンド 12袋入」「リッツ メガパック チーズサンド12袋入」2026年9月28日（月）より発売開始

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000009251.html
- anchor: #n3067520
- Companies mentioned: モンデリーズ・ジャパン株式会社、リッツ

Facts:
- リッツサンドシリーズの中で最も枚数が多い(※3) 36枚入り
- 36 crackers (3 individually wrapped crackers × 12 bags)
- Since its launch in Japan in 1971

## hadakara launches “Premium Beauty Oil-in Moist Body Care Soap” for a limited time during winter

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000039983.html
- anchor: #n3067519
- Companies mentioned: ライオン株式会社、hadakara

Facts:
- For the 7-level question, the combined share of the top 3 responses—“strongly agree,” “agree considerably” and “somewhat agree”—was 79%.
- 25% answered “when concerned about dry skin in winter.”

## “I want one more dish,” “I want to cook something a little more carefully,” “I can’t think of a menu,” or “I have leftover vegetables.” Just one vegetable as the ingredient, yet delicious and satisfying. The book “Delicious Vegetable Recipes Made with Just One Ingredient” goes on sale Sept. 28.

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000317.000069413.html
- anchor: #n3067518
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高橋書店

Facts:
- Features 76 recipes
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- 128 pages
- Features 47 types of vegetables

## TECHNOA, specializing in production management and DX, will exhibit at Monozukuri Fair 2026

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000053131.html
- anchor: #n3067517
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テクノア、ミスミ社、日刊工業新聞社

Facts:
- The Seiryu production scheduler supports high-mix, low-volume production and can be implemented starting at 2.5 million yen
- ミスミ社の商品データベース（4,000万点超）
- Purchasing department productivity: up to 2 times higher
- Admission: 1,000 yen (tax included)

## 吉岡里帆さん・滝藤賢一さんが初共演『眼鏡市場 新TVCM ストレスフリー遠近「見やすっ」篇』放映開始

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000096543.html
- anchor: #n3067516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メガネトップ、眼鏡市場、ALOOK、レンズスタイル、レンズダイレクト

Facts:
- “Stress-Free Progressive Lenses,” used by more than 100,000 people
- 1,036 stores in Japan
- 35 stores overseas
- Number of employees: 5,500

## MERRELL: WELCOME BACK, MOOTOPIA!! The beloved MOOTOPIA LACE, first introduced in 2003, gets a new look designed in Japan. A new model in premium suede arrives!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000035698.html
- anchor: #n3067515
- Companies mentioned: MERRELL、丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社

Facts:
- Retail price: 18,700 yen (tax included)
- 45th anniversary of the brand
- First introduced in 2003
- On sale from Tuesday, September 29, 2026

## About 80% get lost searching for subcontractors with generative AI!? Why options that meet the criteria still feel “not quite right,” and the “value of expert involvement” sought by 90%

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000016175.html
- anchor: #n3067514
- Companies mentioned: フロンティア株式会社、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Google

Facts:
- About 80% struggle to put their company’s challenges into words
- About 90% are unsure whether a provider is truly right for their company
- About 90% have experienced a poor fit, even when the criteria were met
- Generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.)
- Web search tools (such as Google Search)
- Company comparison websites

## Akamai and MuleSoft integrate real-time API protection and AI policy management, extending governance across Agent Fabric

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000031697.html
- anchor: #n3067513
- Companies mentioned: Akamai、MuleSoft、Salesforce、Agent Fabric

Facts:
- More than 20 joint customers are already using this integration
- In 2025, 87% of organizations experienced API-related security incidents
- Additional product updates are planned for the second half of 2026

## 「就活セクハラ」防止措置が企業に義務化へ 就職先選びでセクハラ対策、保護者85.6％、大学生74.6％が「重視」 明光義塾調べ 「就活セクハラに関する大学生・大学院生・保護者の意識・実態調査」

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000071552.html
- anchor: #n3067512
- Companies mentioned: 明光義塾、株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン

Facts:
- 26.1% of university students
- 55.2% of university students
- 72.4% of parents
- 54.2% of university students
- 42.6% of parents

## Yamato Zaitaku revamps all 6 types of real estate investment seminars with updated content addressing rising interest rates

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000037188.html
- anchor: #n3067511
- Companies mentioned: 大和財託株式会社

Facts:
- Available from Thursday, September 24, 2026

## Monthly trends in pre-owned tower condominiums: flat in both Tokyo and Osaka (August 2026 results)

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000018769.html
- anchor: #n3067510
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーキュリー、Realnet

Facts:
- 1,134 units were listed in Tokyo’s 23 wards
- 70㎡あたりの平均価格は1億9,296万円
- The highest price was 316.91 million yen in Shibuya Ward
- The lowest price was 88.6 million yen in Katsushika Ward
- The year-on-year figure for the 23 wards overall was down 9.38 million yen
- －4.6％
- The month-on-month figure was up 1.74 million yen
- ＋0.9％
- 520 units were listed in Osaka City
- 70㎡あたりの平均価格は1億2,569万円
- The highest price was 161.25 million yen in Kita Ward
- The lowest price was 34.48 million yen in Konohana Ward
- The year-on-year figure for Osaka City overall was up 17.03 million yen
- ＋15.7％

## CULUMU launches CULUMU Architects, an architecture and spatial design studio

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000022873.html
- anchor: #n3067509
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STYZ、CULUMU、CULUMU Architects、クロスメディア・パブリッシング、国土交通省、株式会社SEN

Facts:
- A network of more than 6,500 NPOs and other organizations
- More than 100 business transactions
- 60 people (including contractors)
- 143,695,003 yen

## 【京王プラザホテル八王子】サンタクロースを描いた家族向けケーキや限定50台のプレミアムケーキクリスマスケーキ・パウンドケーキ全8種を10月1日から予約開始

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000085388.html
- anchor: #n3067508
- Companies mentioned: 京王プラザホテル、京王プラザホテル八王子

Facts:
- Premium cake limited to 50 units
- 12月19日（土）～12月25日（金）11時〜19時
- Price: 5,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 6,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: 6,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,800 (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Price: 12,000 yen (tax included)

## Connecting politicians and voters: Latest usage trends for ボネクタ, an online election campaign tool for politicians, released (as of the end of August 2026)

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000019431.html
- anchor: #n3067507
- Companies mentioned: イチニ株式会社、選挙ドットコム、ボネクタ

Facts:
- Independent and other candidates account for 49.09%, nearly half
- People in their 40s (30.36%) and 50s (29.20%) account for about 60%
- Incumbents account for 73.63%, more than 70%

## HENNGE One strengthens network security with the launch of API integration with Extreme Networks' Extreme Platform ONE

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000007098.html
- anchor: #n3067506
- Companies mentioned: HENNGE株式会社、Extreme Networks、HENNGE One、Extreme Platform ONE

Facts:
- Securities code: 4475

## Fire-resistant adhesive Sekisui Fire-Resistant Bond goes on sale after adhesion retention confirmed following heating at 800℃ for 60 minutes

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000099121.html
- anchor: #n3067505
- Companies mentioned: 積水化学工業株式会社、H.B. Fuller Company、積水フーラー株式会社

Facts:
- Adhesion retention confirmed following heating at 800℃ for 60 minutes
- Apply 5g of fire-resistant bond to and adhere a 50mm-square test piece
- Apply 5g of fire-resistant bond to and adhere a 50mm-square test piece, then cure at 23℃ for 14 days
- Apply 1g of fire-resistant bond to the edge of 25mm-wide fire-resistant cloth
- Suspend a 100g weight from another test piece

## Mitsubishi UFJ Factor has built a system to ensure the authenticity of digital invoices. It has adopted the digital trust solution Trustee to address the risk of tampering and forgery in the AI era

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000053341.html
- anchor: #n3067504
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJファクター、ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社、MUFGグループ

Facts:
- It is currently used to issue invoices to more than 2,000 companies.
- Supporting companies' core operations and holding the top domestic market share (※2), it has been adopted by more than 42,000 companies (※1).

## 【提案求む！】JR東日本グループの課題を大公開！提案募集！

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000034286.html
- anchor: #n3067503
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社、JR東日本グループ

Facts:
- Submission deadline: October 26 (Monday), 23:59

## One Career-hosted Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto to feature service pitches on the latest recruitment solutions from 8 BRONZE LIGHT sponsors

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000035321.html
- anchor: #n3067502
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワンキャリア、ファインディ株式会社、株式会社ピープルアンドデザイン、株式会社TAM、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、株式会社ベネッセi-キャリア、株式会社コーナー、Sansan株式会社、Tech Japan株式会社、シービーアールイー株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 1,300 recruiters, business leaders and CHROs gather
- Participant satisfaction: 95.5%
- Approximately 2,000 attendees are expected
- Recruiters, business leaders and CHROs, among others (approximately 1,500 expected)

## [HERA] Launches global campaign “Still Glowing” for the Reflection Line and unveils new visuals featuring StrayKids Felix. Achieve a “clear, radiant complexion” with the new powder and popular foundation

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000021350.html
- anchor: #n3067501
- Companies mentioned: アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社、HERA、StrayKids Felix

Facts:
- Contents: 8g
- Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: 5,500 yen (tax included) / 5,000 yen (before tax)
- Price: ¥12,980 (tax included)

## Ootoya Gozen-dokoro Tajimi opens in Takara-machi, Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, on September 28 (Monday)!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000017712.html
- anchor: #n3067500
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大戸屋、コロワイドグループ、株式会社コロワイド

Facts:
- Featuring a total of 76 seats
- About a 14-minute walk from Koizumi Station on the JR Taita Line
- Established May 2011
- Established: April 1963
- Capital: 43.814 billion yen

## Anime Haikyu!! collaboration campaign “Ootoya × Haikyu!! The winning meals that shape and pass on the next generation!!” launches!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000017712.html
- anchor: #n3067499
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大戸屋、コロワイドグループ、集英社、劇場版ハイキュー!! ゴミ捨て場の決戦、劇場版ハイキュー!! VS 小さな巨人、ハイキュー!! バケモノたちの行くところ

Facts:
- 240,000 set meals
- 40,000 dessert plates
- The comics have sold a total of 75 million copies
- Worldwide box-office revenue: 20 billion yen

## [Grand opening] エニタイムフィットネス Nogata branch (Nakano, Tokyo), September 28 (Monday), 2026 <24-hour, year-round fitness gym>

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000134689.html
- anchor: #n3067498
- Companies mentioned: エニタイムフィットネス、ANYTIME FITNESS、株式会社Fast Fitness Japan

Facts:
- More than 6,000 stores
- 1,200 stores nationwide
- More than 1.2 million

## Salesforce announces フェイスネットワーク's efforts to implement and use Agentforce

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000041550.html
- anchor: #n3067497
- Companies mentioned: Salesforce、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、フェイスネットワーク、株式会社フェイスネットワーク

Facts:
- Cuts time spent entering property information by about 90%
- 従来1件あたり約5分を要していましたが
- With automated entry by Agentforce, the task can now be completed in about 30 seconds
- 80% within 3 minutes
- 40% within 1 minute

## Among working adults in their 30s and 40s, 52.0% say they wish they had gained more overseas experience in their 20s, while 57.7% say it benefits career development — survey by Mirai Bridge

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000072123.html
- anchor: #n3067496
- Companies mentioned: ラグザス株式会社、Mirai Bridge、グリフィス大学

Facts:
- 57.7% say “overseas experience in your 20s helps with career development later on”
- 73.0% of working adults in their 30s and 40s had no overseas experience lasting at least 1 month in their 20s
- “It was expensive” 27.4%
- “I lacked confidence in my English and language skills” 21.0%
- “I was anxious about living abroad” 20.1%
- “I didn’t feel it was necessary,” “I wasn’t interested in going abroad” and “I had no opportunity” each received 19.6%
- “Strongly agree” 23.7%
- “Somewhat agree” 28.3%
- “Neither agree nor disagree” 17.3%
- “Somewhat disagree” 10.3%

## 会員数450万人のゴンチャのファンプログラムがアップデート 新機能「Ticketを贈る」が9月28日(月)スタート

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000048503.html
- anchor: #n3067495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴンチャ ジャパン、ゴンチャ

Facts:
- Entered the Japanese market in 2015
- About 200 locations nationwide
- Purchase amount: 100 yen (tax included)
- Receive an additional 5 leaves

## ArtSticker selected as the official reservation system for international art exhibition TOKYO ATLAS, providing an integrated experience together with production of the official website

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000443.000038948.html
- anchor: #n3067494
- Companies mentioned: ArtSticker、株式会社The Chain Museum、東京国際文化芸術祭実行委員会、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、草間彌生美術館、直島新美術館、WHAT MUSEUM、centre Inc.

Facts:
- The exhibition will run for 72 days, from October 10 (Saturday) to December 20 (Sunday), 2026.
- A variety of waterfront locations will serve as exhibition venues, including a 197.5m-long underground space specially opened for this exhibition.
- At the Underground Parking Lot (inside Aomi Minami Pier Park) venue, where many visitors are expected, approximately 25,000 timed-entry slots will be set in 20-minute intervals throughout the exhibition period to provide a comfortable viewing experience and avoid congestion.
- TCM produced the exhibition's official website, which went live on August 10, 2026.
- Visitors had to look up exhibition information and complete procedures through a different service each time. ArtSticker, on the other hand, is a platform dedicated to art. Visitors can search for exhibitions and make purchases

## “ジェイエムウエストン×シェーパーズ プレミアム” socks begin full-scale rollout

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000018524.html
- anchor: #n3067493
- Companies mentioned: 福助株式会社、ジェイエムウエストン、シェーパーズ プレミアム

Facts:
- [Japan] 11,000 yen (tax included)
- [Overseas: France] 60 euros (planned retail price)
- Available in 10 colors
- Sizes: fits 25–27cm
- Founded in 1891 by Edouard Blanchard
- An iconic model from the maison, created in 1946

## 野菜栽培を取り入れた園芸プログラムが勤労者のストレス軽減とコミュニケーション活性化に有意な効果～ 千葉大学との共同研究で確認、健康経営や従業員エンゲージメント向上への活用に期待 ～

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000453.000099065.html
- anchor: #n3067492
- Companies mentioned: カゴメ株式会社、千葉大学、日本緑化工学会

Facts:
- 1,110 working men and women aged 18 and older
- 第57回日本緑化工学会大会
- Sept. 1, 2026

## Asahi Life adopts TechTouch in its internally developed system

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000457.000048939.html
- anchor: #n3067491
- Companies mentioned: テックタッチ株式会社、朝日生命保険相互会社

Facts:
- 15,000 sales representatives
- 10 million people
- Market share: 52.4%

## 日本テニス協会のオフィシャルグッズにnishikawaの「PEANUTS」アイテムが登場！

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000010201.html
- anchor: #n3067490
- Companies mentioned: 西川株式会社、nishikawa、日本テニス協会、ファナティクス・ジャパン合同会社、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏、Apple TV

Facts:
- SNOOPY printed face towel, blue & green. Price: 2,400 yen (tax included)
- SNOOPY Printed Face Towel, Green Price: 2,400 yen (tax included)
- SNOOPY Printed Towel Scarf Price: 2,400 yen (tax included)
- SNOOPY Bath Towel Price: 4,900 yen (tax included)
- SNOOPY Face Towel Price: 2,700 yen (tax included)
- SNOOPY Hand Towel Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Owned by Peanuts Worldwide, with ソニーグループ holding 80% and チャールズ M.シュルツ氏's family holding 20%.

## 【名古屋タカシマヤ】More than 170,000 visitors attended the first half of the 27th Autumn Hokkaido Fair; the third installment starts Wednesday, September 30!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000484.000047031.html
- anchor: #n3067489
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋タカシマヤ、けやき、ぶた丼のとん田、パティスリーシュウ、スーリールショコラ、ハレとケ洋菓子店、エッセンサッポロ、鮨処 竜敏、積丹 ふじ鮨、やきにくれすとらん沙蘭、札幌かに工房

Facts:
- More than 170,000 visitors attended
- ＜けやき＞Northern Delicacy Ramen with Crab (1 bowl) 2,301 yen
- ＜ぶた丼のとん田＞Pork Rice Bowl with Loin and Belly (1 serving) 1,458 yen
- ＜パティスリーシュウ＞Left) Hokkaido Yotsuba Cultured Butter Financier (1 piece) 401 yen
- Right) Hokkaido Melon Premium Soft-Serve Ice Cream (1 piece) 701 yen
- ＜スーリールショコラ＞Pâte Douce Chocolate (1 piece) 601 yen
- Left) Third-generation Kawase Roll made with Hokkaido milk (1 roll) 1,620 yen
- Right) Fresh Sable 598 Salt Milk (1 piece) 443 yen
- ＜エッセンサッポロ＞Seasonal Corn Gratin Cheeseburger (1 piece) 1,458 yen

## Gameplay footage revealed for the first time! Limited-quantity novelty items also unveiled! The “full-body immersive cooperative battle” activity “ONE PIECE PIRATES CRISIS,” where you can fight powerful foes from “ONE PIECE”

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000159118.html
- anchor: #n3067488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、トンデミ平和島、ONE PIECE PIRATES CRISIS、アソビュー

Facts:
- 11 types of original stickers in total
- 1人あたり2,000円
- 1,000 yen off the Ton demi admission fee
- Total 4,700 yen
- Height: 110 cm or taller
- Weight: 20 kg or more
- Ton demi admission is for 120 minutes
- A total of 3.7 million people

## 5 products in the “DHC Spa Colla Supreme Series” receive their first renewal!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000030413.html
- anchor: #n3067487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディーエイチシー、DHC

Facts:
- DHC Spa Colla Supreme Serum
- DHC Spa Colla Supreme Milk
- DHC Spa Colla Supreme Cream
- DHC Spa Colla Supreme Premium Sheet Mask
- DHC Spa Colla Supreme Mist
- Friday, Nov. 27, 2026

## Bandai Namco Experience to hold “Family Appreciation Festival,” the first cross-brand campaign spanning all 12 brands of its indoor kids’ play areas!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000159118.html
- anchor: #n3067486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、しましまぐるぐる、ウルトラマン、きかんしゃトーマス、くまのがっこう、クレヨンしんちゃん、すみっコぐらし

Facts:
- 12 brands in total
- Around 60 locations nationwide
- お子さま1名につき大人1名
- A total of 49 locations across the 12 eligible brands

## 【全国初】山梨県と全27市町村が電子契約システムの共同利用を開始

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000078927.html
- anchor: #n3067485
- Companies mentioned: 山梨県、GMOグローバルサイン・ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- All 27 municipalities in the prefecture
- 994 people participated over 2 days
- October 1, Reiwa 8

## リーガルテックVDR、法務部門向け「機密情報共有終了時チェックリスト」を提供開始

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000042056.html
- anchor: #n3067484
- Companies mentioned: リーガルテック株式会社、リーガルテックVDR

Facts:
- Monthly fee: from 30,000 yen
- Storage capacity: from 1GB

## 【Monday, 10/5, 16:00】Hitachi Systems’ Mr. Kitade to discuss how technology seeds can become new businesses at a free online seminar

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000015233.html
- anchor: #n3067483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビザスク、株式会社日立システムズ

Facts:
- A knowledge database with insights from more than 800,000 people in Japan and overseas (as of February 2026)
- Supporting business creation for more than 2,200 clients
- 190 countries worldwide

## 【Survey on Information Sharing Among Local Government Employees During Disasters】The most common difficulty with information sharing during disasters: “I could no longer tell which information was the latest,” cited by about 30%

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000020202.html
- anchor: #n3067482
- Companies mentioned: LINE WORKS株式会社

Facts:
- 29.5% said, “I could no longer tell which information was the latest”
- 54.3% said, “Using tools they are familiar with in normal times during disasters”
- 92.4% said it was important to be able to use normal communication methods during disasters
- 48.6% experienced “problems with communications, power supply or contact”
- 43.8% said they had “problems due to the fragmentation of communication methods”

## Check Point Research releases AI Threat Trends Report: Cyber threats enter a new phase amid the rise of AI

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000021207.html
- anchor: #n3067481
- Companies mentioned: チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Research、OpenAI、Anthropic、Meta、Hugging Face、英国AIセキュリティ研究所、Microsoft、Oracle、英国の国家サイバーセキュリティセンター

Facts:
- It was confirmed that the AI agent’s actions extended to approximately 17,600 steps
- Files exposed on more than 1,700 hosts
- Nearly 3,000 AI account API keys and credentials
- The findings highlight the expanding attack surface surrounding the AI ecosystem
- Microsoft recorded 570 cases in July 2026
- More than 1,400 updates were made at Oracle
- Only about 1% of vulnerabilities discovered by AI were confirmed to have been exploited in practice
- 1 in every 36 prompts submitted to generative AI services
- 88% of organizations experienced at least 1 high-risk use of AI

## Showcase speaks at the “Paperless Accounting Conference,” co-hosted by 6 companies, and introduces ways to use AI-OCR to move beyond “paperless in name only”

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000577.000003483.html
- anchor: #n3067480
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ショーケース、株式会社インフォマート、株式会社LayerX、株式会社インボイス、株式会社Kubell、シー・システム株式会社、株式会社Everybeyond

Facts:
- As much as 90% of the paper and PDFs received by accounting departments come from outside the company or business partners
- The company’s flagship service, “BtoB Platform,” is used by more than 1.3 million companies
- Annual total transaction value on the platform exceeds 71 trillion yen
- Adopted by more than 480 companies (as of September 2026)

## Findings suggest that cordyceps, a traditional medicinal ingredient, activates neural circuit formation and energy metabolism in the brain

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000606.000044879.html
- anchor: #n3067479
- Companies mentioned: ロート製薬株式会社、国立大学法人三重大学

Facts:
- Cordyceps powder was administered orally for 6 months at a dose of 500 mg/kg of body weight/day
- Glucose 6-phosphate increased 1.4 times
- Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate increased 1.8 times
- Dihydroxyacetone phosphate increased 2.1 times
- ADP increased 1.7 times

## Hitachi launches a “Vulnerability and Patch Discovery Analysis Report Service” using AI agents

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000632.000067590.html
- anchor: #n3067478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立製作所、株式会社日本取引所グループ、JPX

Facts:
- Work time can be reduced by approximately 80%
- 1日あたり約2.5時間を費やす
- Reduce that work time to approximately 0.5 hours

## 【別府温泉 杉乃井ホテル】別府の恵みを「和ダイニング星」で味わう 内成棚田の新米と、別府産バナナケーキを提供

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000637.000101028.html
- anchor: #n3067477
- Companies mentioned: オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社、ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS、別府温泉 杉乃井ホテル

Facts:
- From Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)

## A “Voice Consultation Desk” will open on September 28 to shape the future of voice in the generative AI era alongside performers, businesses and experts

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000638.000032702.html
- anchor: #n3067476
- Companies mentioned: NTT西日本株式会社、VOICENCEカンパニー、骨董通り法律事務所、肖像パブリシティ権擁護監視機構、法務省

Facts:
- More than 40,000 images and videos in total believed to have been generated without permission using AI, featuring celebrities’ likenesses and voice actors’ voices, have been identified
- Economic losses are estimated at approximately 2 billion to 4.5 billion yen

## Tokai Television’s “Edge” to provide entrepreneurship education content for students in the Tokai region

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000646.000012860.html
- anchor: #n3067475
- Companies mentioned: 東海テレビ放送株式会社、Tongali、名古屋大学

Facts:
- Service launches in October 2026
- A new business development service for corporations launched by Tokai Television in March 2025

## Connecting AI to management! Launching the “Niigata Next-Generation Business Leaders Series of Workshops”!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000649.000021357.html
- anchor: #n3067474
- Companies mentioned: 新潟市、新潟IPC財団ビジネス支援センター、FERM株式会社、フラー株式会社、t0ki brewery、Socialups株式会社、株式会社新潟日報生成AI研究所、株式会社テレビ新潟放送網

Facts:
- A series of 3 workshops
- Capacity: 20 companies

## 澤村御影, popular for the “Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture” series, releases first junior novel in Hajime Novel line, “The Mysterious House and Us: The Rule-Breaking Mystery,” on September 28, 2026 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000654.000024732.html
- anchor: #n3067473
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JTBパブリッシング、ninelive.

Facts:
- List price: 990 yen (10% tax included)
- His total followers on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram have surpassed 1 million

## CVC fund “INNOVATION V Capital” invests in startup 株式会社ブリッジスマイル, which provides professional on-site installation services

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000708.000014573.html
- anchor: #n3067472
- Companies mentioned: INNOVATION V Capital、株式会社ブリッジスマイル、株式会社イノベーション、イノベーション・エンジン株式会社

Facts:
- A nationwide network of more than 1,900 professional tradespeople
- Investment amount: ¥1 billion
- Fund term: 10 years (with a 2-year extension option)

## レオマリゾート、秋の大型企画「レオマへGOGO! キャンペーン」＆「秋の大バラまつり」を10月より順次開催！

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000763.000018653.html
- anchor: #n3067471
- Companies mentioned: GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社、レオマリゾート、大江戸温泉物語 ホテルレオマの森

Facts:
- Operates 75 hot spring hotels, inns and theme parks nationwide
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Children (ages 3 through elementary school): 5,000 yen (tax included)
- Featuring approximately 400 varieties from around the world

## “Shibuya Awa Odori 2026” brings tradition and excitement to the streets of Shibuya

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000764.000006953.html
- anchor: #n3067470
- Companies mentioned: 東急不動産株式会社、Sansan株式会社、スプリックス、レバレジーズ株式会社、日本航空電子工業株式会社、TOブックス、パラカ株式会社、LINE WORKS株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- Within an approximately 2.5 km radius of Shibuya Station
- A total of 5 dance venues around Shibuya Station

## New “Chicken Flakes Pouch” makes it easy to get protein from domestic chicken by Seikatsu Club; launching in mid-October 2026

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000770.000002456.html
- anchor: #n3067469
- Companies mentioned: 生活クラブ事業連合生活協同組合連合会、Umios株式会社、秋川牧園

Facts:
- Membership: approx. 420,000
- 総事業高：約1千億円
- Aiming for annual use of 2 million birds
- Price: 970 yen (tax included)
- Shelf life: 365 days

## Popular hot eyelash curler supervised by 中野明海 gets an upgrade; 2 neon colors added to the “Hot Eyelash Curler,” available exclusively on Kai’s online store from September 28 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000776.000025105.html
- anchor: #n3067468
- Companies mentioned: 貝印株式会社、中野明海

Facts:
- 2 neon colors
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 28°C hotter than the previous model

## Featuring 20 new designs: seasonal flowers knitted with ultra-fine lace thread. Popular artist Luna Heavenly’s collection, “Japanese Plant Accessories Made with Crochet,” on sale September 28

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000783.000034873.html
- anchor: #n3067467
- Companies mentioned: 翔泳社、Lunarheavenly、河出書房新社

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
- Specifications: B5, 112 pages

## アシュアード and PwCコンサルティング launch collaboration to strengthen supply chain security

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000839.000034075.html
- anchor: #n3067466
- Companies mentioned: アシュアード、PwCコンサルティング、Visional

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 2,000 companies, including 250 financial institutions
- Security assessments conducted for more than 10,000 cloud services

## No. 1 in 3 Amazon categories! Unlock the “4 locks” that make English difficult and change how you see English with a unique method: “So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep: English Explained in Illustrations,” on sale September 30

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000849.000041489.html
- anchor: #n3067465
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本文芸社、株式会社TORAEL、Amazon、楽天ブックス、MIT、TEDx

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 4 million copies in circulation
- List price: 1089 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 128 pages
- 3 categories in Amazon’s best-seller rankings
- No. 1 (as of September 27)
- Has taught more than 3,000 English learners
- 登録者1.56 万人
- 11 万回再生
- Number of employees: 79 (as of April 1, 2026)
- Capital: 100 million yen

## リニューアル後、初登場する＜メモ パリ＞を含む、サロン ド パルファンだけでしか入手できない香りを展開

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000850.000003907.html
- anchor: #n3067464
- Companies mentioned: ブルーベル・ジャパン株式会社、メモ パリ、キリアン パリ

Facts:
- 30 mL
- 27,280 yen
- 75 mL
- 53,900 yen
- 50 mL
- 62,700 yen

## October 2026 issue of “Corporate Legal Affairs A2Z” published, explaining major legal amendments affecting corporate practice and the current state of debate on amendments to the Companies Act

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000872.000059164.html
- anchor: #n3067463
- Companies mentioned: 第一法規株式会社、三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社、株式会社NTTデータグループ、西村あさひ法律事務所

Facts:
- Single-issue price: ¥1,430 (base price: ¥1,300 + 10% tax)
- Annual subscription: ¥14,520 (base price: ¥13,200 + 10% tax)

## The coming-of-age story of a boy who flees, hides and fights to survive finally concludes. Piccoma hosts an event celebrating the finale of “The Elusive Samurai”!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000955.000003707.html
- anchor: #n3067461
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカオピッコマ、集英社

Facts:
- Binge-read all 158 episodes for ¥0 (Note 1)
- 50 million cumulative downloads
- 40% off coupon

## “Cookie Tin Selection of Masterpiece Picture Books by Cake.jp” opens at 博多阪急 from September 30 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000976.000015685.html
- anchor: #n3067460
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、博多阪急、SACHIKO KIYONO、MIKA KIYONO、KAISEI-SHA、TV TOKYO、TAKAHARU SHIMIZU、Oizumishoten、宮西達也、ポプラ社、Kaoru Kuroda、Noriko Kudoh、Hakusensha、BANDAI、Akiko Hayashi、Penguin Random House LLC、ERIC CARLE、まめきちまめこ、Anne Gutman、Georg Hallensleben、Hachette Livre、Keiko Shibata、KADOKAWA、Shinsuke Yoshitake、Akio Kashiwara、Gakken、Toshitaka Nobata

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

## UNTRACK adds limited-edition colors and a new model to its “CITY/DS” bag series, made with high-performance materials

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000982.000015319.html
- anchor: #n3067459
- Companies mentioned: エース株式会社、UNTRACK

Facts:
- ￥11,000
- ￥14,300
- ￥25,300
- ￥33,000
- ￥36,300
- ￥39,600
- ￥27,500
- ￥18,700
- ￥20,900
- ￥23,100
- ￥26,400
- ￥37,400
- ￥34,100

## [NX Holdings × AUBA] The 2nd round of the “NX-Tech HUB Open Innovation Program” gets underway!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000991.000037194.html
- anchor: #n3067458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eiicon、AUBA、NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス、NXHD、NXグループ、株式会社AYUMI BIONICS、株式会社クラウドシフト

Facts:
- Operating across more than 3,000 locations in 57 countries and regions worldwide
- NXグループ339社、従業員約78,000人が利用する全社基盤
- Enthusiastic proposals were received from approximately 60 startups
- Ultimately, 2 proposals were selected as PoC projects
- A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
- Created more than 100,000 matchmaking opportunities to date
- Supported open innovation at more than 164 leading companies
- Selected 140 companies across more than 20 prefectures
- Advanced a cumulative total of 143 projects
- Capital: 70.175 billion yen
- Group employees: 77,925

## 27卒の6割以上が「就活うつ」を経験、ストレス相談相手は友人や家族を抑えて「生成AI」が最多に

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000993.000010591.html
- anchor: #n3067457
- Companies mentioned: レバレジーズ株式会社、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社

Facts:
- More than 60% (64.4%)
- The job-hunting period is too long, and I can’t see what lies ahead (40.7%)
- Vent worries and feelings to generative AI or seek advice (39.4%)

## 「資生堂パーラー」 支店レストランにて、新米の魅力を存分に味わう「秋のライスディッシュフェア」開催！

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001000.000006543.html
- anchor: #n3067456
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂パーラー、上越市ナカジマ農産

Facts:
- Available from October 1 (Thursday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
- “Roast Beef Bowl with Domestic Beef Rump” 3,080 yen
- “Arancini with Lobster and Red Snow Crab, Lobster Tomato Cream Sauce” 2,860 yen
- “Poêléed Aomori Prefecture ‘Kaikyo Salmon’ with Saffron Risotto, Seasonal Mushrooms and Autumn Vegetables” 2,970 yen
- “Stroganoff with Japanese Black Beef Roast Beef and Chestnut Pilaf” 2,970 yen
- “Fried Seafood Rice: Asian Style” 2,970 yen
- “Nagano Prefecture ‘Shinano Pearl’ Plum Parfait” 2,860 yen
- “Kumamoto Prefecture Japanese Chestnut Parfait” 2,860 yen

## The Powerpuff Girls become your “shopping allies”! Qoo10’s “Mega Po” starts October 1 (Thursday); new commercial and key visual reveal how to “Pop!” and “Catch!” the items you want

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001009.000022933.html
- anchor: #n3067455
- Companies mentioned: Qoo10、eBay Japan合同会社、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ、カートゥーン ネットワーク、ユートニウム博士、ブロッサム、バブルス、バターカップ、タウンズヴィル、DC、ハリー・ポッター、ルーニー・テューンズ、トムとジェリー、ハンナ=バーベラ、HBO

Facts:
- Up to 10% off with coupons
- Up to 25% in points back
- 1回の注文で最大10,000円分のポイントがもらえます

## What is the “GTM strategy” used by high-growth companies around the world? New book “How to Build Repeatable Growth: GTM Strategy for Designing an End-to-End Sales System” teaches how to build an organization that doesn’t leave sales to chance, on sale today!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001018.000080658.html
- anchor: #n3067454
- Companies mentioned: クロスメディア・パブリッシング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社、Red Hat、Slack、DeepL、OpenAI、Anthropic、Salesforce、HubSpot、アルダグラム、amptalk

Facts:
- List price: ¥2,420 (base price ¥2,200 + tax)
- Format: A5, 288 pages
- ISBN: 978-4-295-41240-3

## 和食さと's new fall/winter menu launches on 10/1 (Thu)!!

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001029.000122416.html
- anchor: #n3067453
- Companies mentioned: 和食さと、SRSホールディングス株式会社、サトフードサービス株式会社

Facts:
- 国内202店舗を展開する「和食さと」
- Tuna Feast Set: 1,999 yen (2,198 yen including tax)
- Three-Tuna Rice Bowl Set: 1,699 yen (1,868 yen including tax)
- Oyster Nabeyaki Udon (à la carte): 1,499 yen (1,648 yen including tax)
- Fried Oysters (4 pieces): 1,199 yen (1,318 yen including tax)
- Sato Japanese Lunch Set with Your Choice of Dishes: 999 yen (1,098 yen including tax)

## [すき家] The rich aroma of roasted green tea and deep flavor of brown sugar make for a blissful drink. The seasonal fall favorite “黒糖ゼリーほうじ茶ラテ” returns this year

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001146.000097263.html
- anchor: #n3067452
- Companies mentioned: すき家、株式会社すき家、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス

Facts:
- L: 420 yen
- ※Scheduled to be sold at 1,983 locations.

## Boosts coloring power and color retention! “ルシード ワンプッシュケアカラーシリーズ,” a gray hair color designed to minimize damage to the hair, will be rolled out starting in early October 2026

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001165.000006496.html
- anchor: #n3067451
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マンダム、ルシード

Facts:
- Enough for approximately 2 applications on short hair
- Early October 2026

## アニメ『パンどろぼう』 × ヤマダデンキ collaboration campaign

- Published: 2026-09-28T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001180.000082557.html
- anchor: #n3067450
- Companies mentioned: ヤマダデンキ、株式会社ヤマダデンキ、ヤマダホールディングスグループ、アニメ『パンどろぼう』、柴田ケイコ、ＫＡＤＯＫＡＷＡ、パンどろぼう製作委員会、マツヤ、ベスト電器、IDC OTSUKA、TSUKUMO

Facts:
- At ヤマダデンキ stores nationwide starting October 3, 2026 (Sat)
- Spend 15,000 yen or more, including tax
- Limited-edition merchandise for 100 winners selected by lottery
- Spend ¥2,000 or more, including tax