# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-28 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 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. ## 【October event information】Special sales of affordable refurbished computers to be held in Nishinomiya and Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture ＜Exclusive purchase perks available at the venues＞ - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000078795.html - anchor: #n3067023 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポンデテック、PC next、関西電力、富士通、Panasonic、HP Facts: - A gift for the first 50 purchasers - In October 2026 - Already conducted more than 50 times ## 近鉄 series joins the “Train Journey Magnet” lineup, with the sightseeing limited express Shimakaze and limited express Hinotori now available - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000080758.html - anchor: #n3067022 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペノン、近畿日本鉄道、みなとまちセラミカ工房 Facts: - PENON Magnet for Train Travel: 700 yen each (tax included) - Spanish tile (15 cm square) - “Train Journey Magnet: 近鉄 Shimakaze” (4.7 cm square) ## 【長野県富士見町】住民も観光客も使える新しいバス「のらざあ」10月1日運行開始｜AI乗合オンデマンド交通で県境を越えて山梨県北杜市にも - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000130197.html - anchor: #n3067021 - Companies mentioned: 長野県富士見町、山梨県北杜市、AI乗合オンデマンド交通「のらざあ」、デマンド交通「すずらん号」、富士見パノラマリゾート、富士見高原リゾート、道の駅信州蔦木宿 Facts: - More than 250 stops will be set up in the town - Fujimi Town has 3 stations on the JR Chuo Main Line: Fujimi, Suzuran-no-Sato, and Shinano-Sakai - Under 3 km: ¥400 - 3 km or more and under 5 km: ¥600 - 5 km or more and under 10 km: ¥800 - 10 km or more: ¥1,000 ## シンガポール航空 and DHL Express renew contract for operation and maintenance of ボーイング 777 freighters - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000043096.html - anchor: #n3067020 - Companies mentioned: シンガポール航空、DHL Express、ボーイング Facts: - 5 ボーイング 777 freighters - Each aircraft can carry up to 102 tons of cargo - Revenue reached approximately 82.9 billion euros in 2025 ## Keisuke Minami, who keeps running as he travels the world, named a パタゴニア trail running ambassador - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000021813.html - anchor: #n3067019 - Companies mentioned: パタゴニア、パタゴニア・インターナショナル・インク、Patagonia International Inc., Japan Branch Facts: - A 914 km-long trail - Ultratrail races covering more than 100 miles (approximately 160 km) ## Announcement: Cumulative worldwide shipments of the company’s original bishoujo plastic model kits surpass 10 million units. With gratitude to fans around the world, the company moves on to a new stage! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000104990.html - anchor: #n3067018 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社壽屋、コトブキヤ、necömi、ZOZOTOWN、テレビ朝日 Facts: - 10 million units shipped worldwide to date - 1 million units produced to date - 2 million units ## Holiday kits “Mini Prime & Set Duo” and “Line & Shine Kit” arrive from rms beauty! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000001587.html - anchor: #n3067017 - Companies mentioned: rms beauty、株式会社アルファネット Facts: - Mini Prime & Set Duo ¥8,965 (tax included) - Line & Shine Kit ¥6,985 (tax included) - Radiance Locking Primer (travel size) 15 mL - Radiance Lock Setting Mist (travel size) 30 mL - Go Nude Lip Pencil Morning Dew (full size) 1.08 g - Lip Lights Cream Lip Gloss (full size) 9 g ## 【Enjoy a meal at どんどん亭 and support Kumamoto】“Honey sweet potato × soft serve”! “Honey Sweet Potato and Brown Sugar Soft Serve,” made with Kumamoto-grown Beni Haruka aged for more than 1000 hours and Aso milk soft serve, arrives October 2! A premium sweet potato dessert created in collaboration with み乃う茶房 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000031222.html - anchor: #n3067016 - Companies mentioned: どんどん亭、み乃う茶房、Miコーポレーション株式会社 Facts: - Kumamoto Prefecture-grown Beni Haruka, aged for more than 1,000 hours - 1品ご注文いただくごとに、100円を熊本復興支援金として - Price: ¥490 (tax included) - All 46 どんどん亭 locations ## 【Featuring Nobuo Gohara and Kazutaka Okubo】Compliance seminar to be held at a Tokyo venue and online on Saturday, December 5, 2026 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000071304.html - anchor: #n3067015 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社サーティファイ、郷原総合コンプライアンス法律事務所、株式会社大久保アソシエイツ、新日本有限責任監査法人、株式会社東洋経済新報社、セガサミーホールディングス、サンフロンティア不動産、LIFULL、サーラコーポレーション、武蔵精密工業、SSDnaform、Space Laser Technologies、株式会社メグレナジー、理化学研究所、KADOKAWA、朝日新書、新潮新書、毎日新聞社、ちくま新書、光文社新書、EY新日本有限責任監査法人 Facts: - Venue: 100 attendees - Online: 300 participants - The cumulative number of exam takers has exceeded 30,000 - 初級 6,400 yen (tax included) - Advanced: ¥8,900 (tax included) ## radiko to stream nationwide live for free the ニッポン放送 listener appreciation event “Radio Park in Hibiya 2026” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000007490.html - anchor: #n3067014 - Companies mentioned: ニッポン放送、radiko、株式会社radiko、STARGLOW、爆笑問題、Saucy Dog Facts: - October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026 - 385 yen per month (tax included) - 480 yen per month (tax included) ## 【Okonomiyaki normally priced at ¥920 for just ¥10!?】どんどん亭’s “Three-Color Tama ¥10 Festival” is back this year, expanded to more locations than last year - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000031222.html - anchor: #n3067013 - Companies mentioned: どんどん亭、Miコーポレーション株式会社 Facts: - Regular price: 920 yen (tax included) - 10 yen (tax included) - Limited to a total of 360 meals ## ～ 1 year after the Osaka-Kansai Expo closed ～ Sales of plant-based cheese, served approximately 170,000 times at the Expo, continue to grow - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000097662.html - anchor: #n3067012 - Companies mentioned: 六甲バター株式会社、QBB Facts: - More than 97% of respondents said, “The menu I tried was delicious” - We now have more than 7,000 followers ## 【ラフィネグループ】 Relaxation begins the moment you step inside. “Fragrance hospitality” launches across 6 brands on October 1 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000028314.html - anchor: #n3067011 - Companies mentioned: ラフィネグループ、株式会社ボディワークホールディングス、ラフィネ、グランラフィネ、トータルセラピー、バダンバルー、フットデザイン、REFLE Facts: - Launch date: October 1, 2026 (Thursday) ## “harutaka AI面接” launches API integration with the “i-web” applicant tracking system - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000035867.html - anchor: #n3067010 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZENKIGEN、株式会社ヒューマネージ、harutaka AI面接、i-web Facts: - Some cases have cut screening workloads by approximately 75% - Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 2,800 companies - Implemented at more than 1,000 companies - Holds approximately 15 million video files (as of May 2025) ## 株式会社大伸社 signs alliance partner agreement with クアルトリクス合同会社 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000040643.html - anchor: #n3067009 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社大伸社、クアルトリクス合同会社、Qualtrics International Inc.、株式会社mct Facts: - September 2026 - 2014 - 2016 ## Gotanda Tokyu Square to hold “Gotanda Rooftop Favorite Character Festival,” bringing together characters from 3 Tokyu Group companies - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000045951.html - anchor: #n3067008 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社東急モールズデベロップメント、東急電鉄株式会社、東急バス株式会社、株式会社東急パワーサプライ Facts: - October 18, 2026 (Sunday), at the facility’s rooftop plaza and 4th-floor atrium plaza - Characters from 3 Tokyu Group companies - Capacity: 20 groups per session - Capacity: first 300 people - Capacity: 200 people ## Soba made in Matsudo has returned as smiles in 4 countries around the world—Peace Noodle Project to hold “なかよし幸蕎麦” report meeting - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000166170.html - anchor: #n3067007 - Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、一般社団法人happy choice、ハッピーワーク松戸、戸定そば幸、UNESCO、European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education Facts: - 23 people in total - 12 users - 5 staff members ## Delicious when picked early! “Yura Wase mandarins” from フジカワ果樹園 (grown in Kagawa Prefecture) - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000130004.html - anchor: #n3067006 - Companies mentioned: 楽彩株式会社、フジカワ果樹園、デリカフーズグループ、ヤマト運輸 Facts: - Approximately 2 kg - Approximately 25–35 pieces - 2,980 yen - 400 boxes ## TV anime “FX戦士くるみちゃん” teams up with “FXなび” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000009745.html - anchor: #n3067005 - Companies mentioned: グリーンモンスター株式会社、FXなび、FX戦士くるみちゃん、App Store、Google Play、Apple Inc.、アイホン株式会社、Google Inc. Facts: - To coincide with the broadcast of all 12 episodes - Launching on October 1, 2026 - Surpasses 10.8 million cumulative downloads ## 【アクアイグニス仙台】Newly developed “Sea-Side Imoni,” featuring ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture’s coastal region and inspired by the origins of the Tohoku autumn tradition - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000072765.html - anchor: #n3067004 - Companies mentioned: 仙台reborn株式会社、株式会社深松組、ヤマカノ醸造株式会社 Facts: - Sea-Side Imoni / 600 yen (tax included) - Date Imoni® / 600 yen (tax included) - Salted rice ball: 150 yen (tax included) - 玉こん: 200 yen (tax included) ## “Look how much we’re doing! Kinko’s” sustainability communications book released - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000117325.html - anchor: #n3067003 - Companies mentioned: キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社 Facts: - Capital: 100,000 thousand yen - Number of employees: 721 (as of July 1, 2026) ## Applications for the 3rd cycle open October 1! Your story can shape the future. The DOPAMINE content discovery project is seeking “original and ambitious projects” from professionals and amateurs alike! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000086416.html - anchor: #n3067002 - Companies mentioned: 山陰中央テレビジョン放送株式会社、TSKさんいん中央テレビ、イリエナナコ、月足直人 Facts: - Production budget of up to 20 million yen - Prize money of 1,000,000 yen ## 2.5D idol group “いれいす” to hold its first “いれいす POP UP SHOP in SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP書店”! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000115076.html - anchor: #n3067001 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社VOISING、いれいす、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP書店 Facts: - Acrylic stand (6 designs): 1,650 yen (tax included) - Candy-style acrylic keychain (6 designs): 1,200 yen (tax included) - Random clear card (12 designs): 550 yen (tax included) - Random button badge (12 designs): 550 yen (tax included) - Clear file (2 designs): 600 yen (tax included) - Mug (1 design): 2,500 yen (tax included) - Flake sticker set (1 design): 1,200 yen (tax included) - Round tin of candy (6 designs): 1,800 yen (tax included) ## 【Event report】230 children in the U-11 age group from 8 countries and 18 teams came together! 3 days of crossing borders and connecting through soccer - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000126503.html - anchor: #n3067000 - Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人日本青年会議所、一般社団法人日本サッカー名蹴会、株式会社ミロク情報サービス、公益社団法人名古屋青年会議所、公益財団法人日本サッカー協会、特定非営利活動法人日本ブラインドサッカー協会、FCポルト、スポルティング・クルーベ・デ・ポルトゥガル、DREAM FC、バーモス恵庭FC、FC LIBERTA 宮城、上尾朝日FC、ISS.F.Cサッカークラブ、カターレ富山、東山Jr.FC、F.C. CORMORUNT JUNIOR、FCアンジョイ、さつきSC、エル フットボール アカデミー、ライジングガルーダインドネシアイーストジャワ U11、NCRFA U11 選抜チーム、慶州華浪U-11優秀チーム、リトルフットボールアカデミー、桃園ファルコン Facts: - DREAM FC (Osaka Prefecture) 2–0 スポルティング・クルーベ・デ・ポルトゥガル (Portugal) - 上尾朝日FC (Saitama Prefecture) 3–0 FCアンジョイ (Kagoshima Prefecture) ## IFS survey: New priority issues for utilities are “transmission grid resilience” and “keeping energy costs affordable” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000064235.html - anchor: #n3066999 - Companies mentioned: IFS、Censuswide Facts: - 850 executives and senior managers at utilities around the world - 26% prioritize investment in existing transmission grid infrastructure - 57% of utility executives say AI is critical to reducing operating costs - Nearly half (47%) say AI is critical to optimizing asset performance and meeting rising demand from electrification - 49% say data silos make real-time decision-making difficult - Just 33% rated their asset lifecycle management capabilities as “advanced” - 51% have implemented asset management systems, but operate them in silos - Next-generation geothermal power (22%) - Small modular reactors (SMRs) (18%) - 46% say AI is critical to accelerating the integration of renewable and distributed energy ## Now an established service supporting worksites: cumulative online rental registrations surpass 100,000 users! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000077197.html - anchor: #n3066998 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社レンタルのニッケン Facts: - 100,000 registered users - 60,000 implementation sites ## Tottori City’s first drone show made possible by Super Hotel’s corporate hometown tax donation! To be held at the eve-of-festival event for the 27th Tottori 三十二万石 Castle Festival on Saturday, October 3. 500 drones will paint a “picture scroll of Tottori Castle in the night sky” over the Tottori Castle ruins - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000038388.html - anchor: #n3066997 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社スーパーホテル、鳥取三十二万石お城まつり実行委員会、備州岡山城鉄砲隊 Facts: - 2,000万円 donated - 182 locations in Japan and overseas - 11 a.m. late checkout - 最大で寄附額の約９割が軽減 - 実質的な企業の負担が約１割まで圧縮 ## xID and ビリングシステム enter business partnership to launch “payment-linked digital mail” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000037505.html - anchor: #n3066996 - Companies mentioned: xID、ビリングシステム、東邦ガス Facts: - Around 30% of all payments are said to be made using paper payment slips. ## 10月は食品ロス削減月間。ロスゼロ、大阪府「食品ロス削減キャンペーン」イベントに出展 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000059829.html - anchor: #n3066995 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロスゼロ、大阪府、ららぽーと堺 Facts: - 2026年10月3日（土）、ららぽーと堺で開催される大阪府「食品ロス削減キャンペーン」のキックオフイベントに出展します。 - Event date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00–17:30 - ロスゼロ stage appearance, 13:45: “Challenge! Food Loss True-or-False Quiz” - Established: April 2018 - Capital: 60 million yen (including capital reserves) ## Launch of an AI assistant powered by generative AI - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000017221.html - anchor: #n3066994 - Companies mentioned: SMBCコンシューマーファイナンス株式会社、プロミス Facts: - From September 28, 2026 ## 【秋のポケ活応援セール｜9/28 10:00スタート】挿すだけオートキャッチ｜ポケモンGO®対応「Pocket Hunter」が期間限定・特別価格｜捕獲数最大10倍・歩きスマホゼロで秋の行楽を楽しむ - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000084333.html - anchor: #n3066993 - Companies mentioned: ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Niantic, Inc. Facts: - September 28, 2026 (Monday), 10:00 - Ultra-lightweight body weighing approximately 5 g ## Fujiya Hotel Original Ring Memo Now on Sale! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000117233.html - anchor: #n3066992 - Companies mentioned: 国際興業グループ、富士屋ホテル株式会社、デルフォニックス、オンラインショップ富士屋ホテル倶楽部 Facts: - ¥1,300 (tax included) - 182 × 143 × 15 mm - Page count: 140 ## 【New Option】Athlete Japan launches appearances and live speaking engagements by top athletes, including Daisuke Ohata, Ai Sugiyama and Koji Uehara - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000096742.html - anchor: #n3066991 - Companies mentioned: Athlete Japan株式会社、MIRAI日本語学校 Facts: - Monthly salary: 300,000 yen - Capital: 10 million yen ## GENBAx点検 and e-Stand begin collaboration, enabling daily inspection updates to be displayed on signage and shared with stakeholders in real time - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000015533.html - anchor: #n3066990 - Companies mentioned: SORABITO株式会社、株式会社ネクストフィールド、GENBAx点検、e-Stand ## Installed 4 mamaro baby care rooms in Ono Town! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000016859.html - anchor: #n3066989 - Companies mentioned: Trim株式会社、mamaro Facts: - Reached 1,000 installations in July 2026 - Cumulative usage reached 1.9 million - Height: 200.6 cm - Width: 180.5 cm - Depth: 91.2 cm ## Making Yokohama a place where everyone can enjoy tourism ahead of GREEN×EXPO 2027! Universal Tourism Training for Reiwa 8 to be held on 10/8 (Thu) - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000048026.html - anchor: #n3066988 - Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人横浜市観光協会、株式会社プランニングネットワーク、東京トラベルパートナーズ株式会社、シマダトラベルパートナーズ株式会社、ヨコハマグランドインターコンチネンタルホテル、コンフォートホテル横浜関内、横浜ロイヤルパークホテル、横浜桜木町ワシントンホテル、ホテルニューグランド、ブリーズベイホテル、ニューオータニイン横浜プレミアム、ホテルテラス横浜、横浜ウィークリーマンション、あけぼのウィークリー吉野町店、横浜マンスリーマンション、アパホテル&リゾート〈横浜ベイタワー〉、アパホテル横浜関内、グランリーヴェル横濱大通り公園、ローズホテル横浜、ホテルアソシア新横浜、横浜みなとみらい万葉倶楽部、萬珍樓、ハードロックカフェ横浜、イタリアンダイニングカリーナ、横浜港大さん橋国際客船ターミナル、横浜駅観光案内所、桜木町駅観光案内所 Facts: - More than 3,500 facilities nationwide are now certified - In Yokohama, 23 accommodation facilities, restaurants and tourist information centers are currently certified (as of August 31, Reiwa 8) ## Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi（インティミッシミ） unveils new campaign featuring local ambassador Kōki, - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000031836.html - anchor: #n3066987 - Companies mentioned: Intimissimi、Calzedonia、ONIVERSE、Calzedonia（カルツェドニア）、Intimissimi（インティミッシミ）、Intimissimi Uomo（インティミッシミ・ウオモ）、Tezenis（テゼニス）、Falconeri（ファルコネーリ）、Signorvino（シニョルヴィーノ）、Atelier Emé（アトリエ・エメ）、Antonio Marras（アントニオ・マラス）、Cantiere del Pardo（カンティエレ・デル・パルド）、Grand Soleil（グラン・ソレイユ）、Pardo（パルド）、Van Dutch（ヴァン・ダッチ） Facts: - Starting Monday, September 28, 2026 - More than 3.6 million items sold worldwide to date - Established in 1996 - 55 countries worldwide - More than 1600 stores - Founded by Sandro Veronesi in 1986 - Renamed ONIVERSE in 2024 ## DHL Expressとシンガポール航空、ボーイング777型貨物機の運航・整備契約を更新 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000020941.html - anchor: #n3066986 - Companies mentioned: DHL Express、シンガポール航空、ボーイング Facts: - 5 ボーイング 777 freighters - Can carry up to 102 tons of cargo ## Research findings on cognitive function and sleep presented at the 8th Annual 日本脳サプリメント学会 Academic Conference - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000073630.html - anchor: #n3066985 - Companies mentioned: 第一工業製薬、日本脳サプリメント学会 Facts: - To be held on October 10, 2026 ## Rohde & Schwarz unveils new security scanner for large-scale events at Security Expo 2026 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000104512.html - anchor: #n3066984 - Companies mentioned: Rohde & Schwarz、ローデ・シュワルツ・ジャパン株式会社、ARDRONIS Facts: - Throughput of up to 750 people per hour - Launched in 2003 as a wholly independent company of Rohde & Schwarz ## Latest real estate market trends report, “Esti Market Report,” September 2026 edition now available - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000040115.html - anchor: #n3066983 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社estie、TOFROM YAESU TOWER Facts: - Area removed from listings: 44,910 tsubo - Area newly listed: 22,837 tsubo - Available listing inventory fell 6.8% month over month to 302,683 tsubo - Area removed from listings in Chuo Ward: 18,193 tsubo - Area newly listed: 4,498 tsubo - Total area removed from listings across the area: 12,874 tsubo - Area newly listed: 894 tsubo - Potential vacancy rate: 1.75% - Average listing period: 369 days - Area removed from listings: 3,865 tsubo - Potential vacancy rate: 5.84% - Average listing period: 598 days ## ミシュランシェフ・西村貴仁氏と「神戸牛焼肉 當麻」がタッグ！ フレンチの技法を纏う新境地の「特製台湾ラーメン」を9月28日よりランチ限定リリース - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000072408.html - anchor: #n3066982 - Companies mentioned: Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社Yappa、ミシュラン、神戸牛焼肉 當麻、ニシムラ麺、Nishimuramen、ワイエスフード、山小屋、KINKA、BURGER REVOLUTION Facts: - Special Taiwanese ramen (includes a bite-sized serving of rice and mini dessert): ¥1,200 (¥1,320 including tax) - Optional set change (replace the bite-sized rice with “Kobe Beef Yakiniku Rice”): Small (light serving in a rice bowl): ¥1,600 (¥1,760 including tax) - Capital: ¥1,648,302,222 - Sales: standalone basis, 1.183 billion yen (fiscal year ending March 2026) ## WillPlace、「楽楽明細」導入で作業時間を「丸1日」から「ほぼ半日」へ短縮 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000017058.html - anchor: #n3066981 - Companies mentioned: WillPlace、ラクス、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所 Facts: - More than 16,000 companies have adopted the service to date ## “Material Technology Market,” an exhibition where “technology” meets “technology” to showcase “technology,” to be held - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000068461.html - anchor: #n3066980 - Companies mentioned: artience株式会社、東京応化工業株式会社、荒川化学工業株式会社、株式会社Interbeing、株式会社荏原製作所、MI-6株式会社、Cataris株式会社、関西ペイント株式会社、キヤノン株式会社、慶應義塾大学、株式会社原石、住友電気工業株式会社、住電商事株式会社、第一工業製薬株式会社、大日精化工業株式会社、DIC株式会社、東海カーボン株式会社、東洋製罐株式会社、東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社 綜合研究所、ナガセケムテックス株式会社、日本軽金属株式会社、日本材料技研株式会社、株式会社フジミインコーポレーテッド、Polymerize合同会社、マツダ株式会社、Mat3ra Japan株式会社、三井・ケマーズ フロロプロダクツ株式会社、株式会社ランデフト、リンテック株式会社 Facts: - 29 companies exhibited on the day - 328 people attended ## Miyazaki and Nagasaki collaboration fair in Tokyo City i featuring Exeggutor, the “Miyazaki-loving Pokémon,” and Ampharos, the “Nagasaki Future Support Pokémon”! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000115850.html - anchor: #n3066979 - Companies mentioned: 宮崎県、長崎県、株式会社ソラシドエア、株式会社ポケモン Facts: - October 4, Reiwa 8 (Sun) - 11：00～１８：00 ## 【New Service】Measure and improve your LLMO performance with one tool. Launching EmmaLLMO, a tool to help you get selected in AI searches - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000041581.html - anchor: #n3066978 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社EXIDEA、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Perplexity、AI Overviews、EmmaTools、W/A、180°、CINEMATO、HonNe、JET-Robotics、WiMAX比較.com Facts: - Launch date: September 28, 2026 - Number of employees: 76 - Capital: ¥15 million ## Second Street’s 5th pop-up event, “OUTDOOR & SPORTS VINTAGE,” to be held - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000141539.html - anchor: #n3066977 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲオホールディングス、株式会社セカンドストリート、patagonia、THE NORTH FACE、NIKE、adidas、Champion、PUMA、UMBRO、asics、Reebok、FILA、RUSSELL ATHELETIC、Eddie Bauer、L.L.Bean、SIERRA DESIGNS、Columbia、REI、Woolrich、GERRY、Rocky Mountain Featherbed、FILSON、GREGORY、Marmot、Class-5 Facts: - About 950 Second Street stores nationwide - About 1,000 used items from outdoor and sports brands - ¥1,000 discount coupon - Trade-in value increased by 30% ## TOKYO MX announces its anime lineup for the second half of fiscal 2026! 65 titles in all, including 43 new series; spotlighting 3 titles - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000122205.html - anchor: #n3066976 - Companies mentioned: TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、KADOKAWA、集英社 Facts: - 65 titles in all - 43 new titles - More than 120 million PVs to date - Series has sold more than 950,000 copies to date - The series has sold 1.4 million copies to date ## 【Sanrio Characters】Take your favorites along! Skater now offers 3 stainless steel mug bottles with square handles - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000084027.html - anchor: #n3066975 - Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社、株式会社サンリオ、ハンギョドン、ウサハナ、ザ ボードビルデュオ Facts: - Price: ¥3,850 (tax included) - Capacity: 450 ml ## MATSUI Bank raises its yen ordinary deposit rate to an industry-leading 0.85% per year (before tax) - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000114007.html - anchor: #n3066974 - Companies mentioned: MATSUI Bank、松井証券株式会社、株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行、SBI証券、三菱UFJeスマート証券、マネックス証券、楽天証券 Facts: - 0.85% per year - 0.677% per year after tax - Total securities balance of at least ¥10 million - Total securities balance of at least ¥1 million - Investment trust balance points service earning up to 1% ## 英会話イーオン opens registration on September 29 (Tue) for Term 5 of fiscal 2026 for its “First-Time Eiken® Level 4/5 Preparation Course,” comprising 6 sessions - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000062811.html - anchor: #n3066973 - Companies mentioned: 英会話イーオン、株式会社イーオン、旺文社、KDDIグループ Facts: - November 24, 2026 (Tue)–January 18, 2027 (Mon) - The third exam of fiscal 2026, to be held on January 24, 2027 (Sun) - 51% of parents are concerned about how to obtain a qualification - 90% for Level 5 - 78% for Level 4 - About 80% of Aeon’s Japanese instructors have TOEIC® scores of 900 or higher - 1,000 men and women aged 20–60 nationwide - 65.9% of parents believe that earning English-language qualifications is important for their children - English by the time your child graduates ## 【October 31, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture】Race through the fields in costume and soar into the autumn sky on a zipline! The 3rd “Halloween Costume Sports Day” will be held at 農園リゾートTHE FARM - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000020935.html - anchor: #n3066972 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザファーム、農園リゾートTHE FARM、男装くん、きゃろ🥕とさん、楽廻（らめ）さん、睡魔さん Facts: - SNS総フォロワー数90万人の動画クリエイター・男装くん - A total of 25 participants across the 2 events last fall - 今年5月の「コスプレジップ」には26名が参加 - A total of 4 members join as special guests - Weighing 25kg or more and 100kg or less - 1組3,300円（税込） - 1組2,000円（税込） - 15 groups in total ## Back by popular demand: the rich, mellow sweetness of Ishikawa-grown premium grapes “Ruby Roman®”! “Kamu Kamu Ruby Roman®” goes on sale nationwide for a limited time starting Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.) - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000060129.html - anchor: #n3066971 - Companies mentioned: 三菱食品株式会社、JA全農いしかわ Facts: - Contents: 30 g - Suggested retail price: ¥150 (before tax) - Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 ## “The Sitters of Shibuya: A Collection of Situations That’ll Make You Chuckle” sampling event for “TOTONOU,” based on the concept of “conditioning coffee” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000074056.html - anchor: #n3066970 - Companies mentioned: UCC上島珈琲株式会社、UCC Facts: - A total of 100,000 bottles sampled nationwide - Accounts for about 70% of daily energy expenditure ## [Toward more than 5,000ha from 2027] Green Carbon begins a demonstration of “ERW,” a CO2 removal method using basalt in Thai rice paddies - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000117956.html - anchor: #n3066969 - Companies mentioned: Green Carbon株式会社、Kasetsart University、Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit（GIZ） Facts: - Launching in August 2026 - Expanding to a scale of 5,000ha from 2027 ## Decencia’s community “Skinity,” where people with skin concerns can connect, marks its 1st anniversary. Membership registration surpasses 500! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000002987.html - anchor: #n3066968 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社DECENCIA、ポーラ・オルビスグループ Facts: - Membership registration surpasses 500 ## IFME launches new 26FW boots featuring aluminum-laminated insoles to reduce cold underfoot - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000035698.html - anchor: #n3066967 - Companies mentioned: IFME、丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、早稲田大学 Facts: - All started at 23.8°C - About 2.0°C after 30 minutes - About 1.9°C after 60 minutes - About 1.6°C even after 180 minutes - They maintained a temperature about 1.7°C higher on average - Price: 5,940 yen (tax included) ## Agreement reached to sign tennis player Kei Nishikori as an advisory staff member - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000020802.html - anchor: #n3066966 - Companies mentioned: アシックス、ユニクロ Facts: - Price: ¥20,350 (tax included) ## Sleep together and you might drift off in no time? 5 types of “Nemunemu Star Plushies” arrive as エブリデイ original prizes - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000024989.html - anchor: #n3066965 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、エブリデイ、五十嵐直也 Facts: - ■Size: about 55cm - ■Types: 5 (Tore Star, Nohohon Star, Nemu Star, Niko Star, Yawn Star) - ■Launch date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 ## In joint research with Associate Professor Ikutaro Masaki of 東京女子大学, Yappli demonstrates that “messages from top management” strengthen organizational commitment - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000007187.html - anchor: #n3066964 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤプリ、東京女子大学、株式会社HRビジョン Facts: - About 80% of companies emphasize “listening to and responding to employee voices” as a role of the human resources department - Adopted by more than 1,100 companies to date ## New store opens in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture! Enjoy great value shopping at “Watts With Imagawa マックスバリュエクスプレス Store.” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000396.000084599.html - anchor: #n3066963 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワッツ、マックスバリュエクスプレス Facts: - Nationwide store count: 1,932 stores - ¥110 including tax - Capital: 440.29 million yen ## Pokémon special packages from “Softymo” go on sale sequentially starting Oct. 1, alongside a campaign offering prizes including an oversized cushion! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000064425.html - anchor: #n3066962 - Companies mentioned: コーセーコスメポート株式会社、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、ゲームフリーク Facts: - “Softymo” limited-quantity products (6 items, 8 varieties) - [Prize A: Pokémon-design cleansing bottle oversized cushion, 20 winners] - [Prize B: Pokémon hairband and armband set, 100 winners] - [Prize C: Pokémon pouch (Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Snorlax, Psyduck, Mimikyu), 400 winners] - Upload a receipt showing a purchase of at least ¥500 (tax included) of eligible products ## A long-awaited new product joins the “Danjiora System,” winner of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award! Launch of “Danjiora E Undercoat Roof Curing Agent” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000007223.html - anchor: #n3066961 - Companies mentioned: 日本ペイント株式会社、日本ペイントホールディングス株式会社 Facts: - Received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award in the technology development category of the 9th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards in January 2026 - Going on sale starting September 28, 2026 - ●Packaging: 1kg (20kg set; paint:curing agent = 19kg:1kg) ## A comfortable sleep setting for a night savoring Nara: 【昭和西川】’s “Muatsu” and “Pillow” selected for all 5 rooms at “VILLA COMMUNICO” at the foot of Mount Wakakusa in Nara - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000031377.html - anchor: #n3066960 - Companies mentioned: 昭和西川株式会社、VILLA COMMUNICO Facts: - 5 rooms in total ## いなば食品 launches its new products for fall 2026 nationwide! - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000058165.html - anchor: #n3066959 - Companies mentioned: いなば食品株式会社 Facts: - Autumn 2026 ## A new flavor joins the hugely popular handmade pie series - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000441.000047928.html - anchor: #n3066958 - Companies mentioned: サミット株式会社、ダン・ブラウン Facts: - Whole: ¥758 (tax-included price: ¥818.64) - 1/4 cut: ¥198 (tax-included price: ¥213.84) - ¥178 (tax-included price: ¥192.24) - ¥258 (tax-included price: ¥278.64) - ¥298 (tax-included price: ¥321.84) - ¥168 (¥181.44) ## Notice of donations under the shareholder benefit program to 公益社団法人スター・クラシックス協会 and 公益財団法人メニコン芸術文化記念財団 - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000005623.html - anchor: #n3066957 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社メニコン、公益社団法人スター・クラシックス協会、公益財団法人メニコン芸術文化記念財団 Facts: - Total: ¥192,500 - Total: ¥162,500 ## [AI search optimization (LLMO) case study] Plus Alpha Consulting | タレントパレット’s brand recommendation rate in generative AI rose from 59% to 85% in 3 months. Inquiries via AI also increased | 株式会社LANY - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000447.000071062.html - anchor: #n3066956 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社LANY、株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、ITR、タレントパレット Facts: - Generative AI recommendation rate in the talent management category: 59%→85% - Adopted by more than 4,800 companies ## [Korean food for fall!] Enjoy all-you-can-eat popular Korean dishes such as “nakgopsae,” “jukkumi samgyeopsal” and “yangnyeom chicken”! “Korean Fair” starts Oct. 1 (Thu.). - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000036476.html - anchor: #n3066955 - Companies mentioned: GOSSO株式会社、肉ときどきレモンサワー。 Facts: - Available for a limited time from Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.) to Jan. 31, 2027 (Sun.) - Spicy seafood hot pot—nakgopsae, à la carte / ¥2,199 (tax included) - Chewy kimchi cheese jeon made by you, à la carte / ¥989 (tax included) - Jukkumi samgyeopsal, à la carte / ¥989 (tax included) - Yangnyeom chicken, à la carte / ¥549 (tax included) - Japchae—stir-fried glass noodles, à la carte / ¥659 (tax included) - Tteokbokki, à la carte / ¥659 (tax included) - Shin Ramyun, à la carte / ¥549 (tax included) - Cheese balls, à la carte / ¥549 (tax included) - Waffle, à la carte / ¥329 (tax included) ## “Reckoner,” a data execution and operations platform for AI, to exhibit at “キントーン まるわかりDay in 名古屋” - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000465.000024873.html - anchor: #n3066954 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリーシェイク、サイボウズ株式会社、Reckoner、キントーン まるわかりDay in 名古屋 Facts: - Event date: Friday, October 9, 2026 - Event hours: 13:00–17:00 (registration opens at 12:45) ## The 66th Housing Architecture Talk Event, “Yasushi Teshima: Thoughts on Architecture,” featuring architect Yasushi Teshima and architectural historian and editor Yui Fushimi, to be held on October 16 with in-person attendance and a livestream - Published: 2026-09-28T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000481.000053143.html - anchor: #n3066953 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社建築資料研究社、石巻工房、オーム社、新建築社、建築思潮研究所、Peatix Facts: - [A] In-person ticket: ¥1,500 (tax included) - [Additional A] Standing-room in-person ticket: ¥1,500 (tax included) - [B] Reception ticket: ¥2,500 (tax included) - [D] Special-price purchase ticket for the June 2026 issue (includes livestream access): ¥2,700 (tax and shipping included) - [E] Separate volume Housing Architecture No. 1, “Homes of the 1970s: The Foundation of Contemporary Housing,” purchase ticket: ¥4,950 (tax and shipping included) - [F] “Numa” set purchase ticket: ¥10,000 (tax and shipping included) - List price: 2,860 yen (2,600 yen + tax) - 【A】In-person attendance ticket: 1,500 yen (tax included) ※First 30 people - 【Additional A】In-person standing-room ticket: 1,500 yen (tax included) ※10 people -