https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1167 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 120 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094909Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpenText and Cohere have formed a strategic partnership to deliver reliable agentic AI for government agencies and highly regulated industries. The companies will integrate OpenText’s data context foundation with Cohere’s AI platform “North” and models, aiming to begin offering the service to customers in early 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094908Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESスマホスピタル, a subsidiary of 日本PCサービス株式会社, and ゲオ have begun collaborating on smartphone and game console repair services at ゲオデジタルベース, ゲオ's new store concept. The service will roll out at 2 stores starting in spring 2026, with a formal announcement in September of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094907Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESシティグループ has expanded the markets where シティ・トークン・サービス is available to Japan and the UAE as part of its digital asset strategy, bringing its global footprint to 7 countries and regions. This enables instant funds transfers and liquidity management 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094906Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バイク王＆カンパニー sponsored EXILE THE SECOND's nationwide tour and released survey results on expanding the number of women riders, along with comments from AKIRA. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094905Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTTテクノクロス will launch a new version of its visual regression testing tool “AIspector,” which automates AI-powered screen-difference and behavior checks, on Oct. 1, 2026. New features include “Smart Approximate Comparison,” which automatically accepts minor differences; “Local LLM Support,” which works in environments with restricted external network access; and “PDF Comparison,” which extracts differences in PDF documents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094904Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Gunosy has launched “CORPATH,” a hands-on service designed to embed AI use in operations and boost productivity in corporate departments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094903Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Sun Asterisk has been recognized as a “Digital & App Innovation (Azure) Solution Partner” and an “Infrastructure (Azure) Solution Partner” in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094902Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クレオ released survey results on differences in values between job seekers and recruiters, highlighting 5 gaps between the real-world information students want and what companies communicate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094901Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SMART GOLF announced that it will open 3 new locations in September 2026: in Niigata Prefecture, where it will open its first location, as well as Osaka Prefecture and Tokyo. The company has the No. 1 store count in the indoor golf industry and has also begun recruiting real estate and FC owners. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094900Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES心幸グループ announced that it will exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” to be held in Fukuoka in October 2026, presenting workplace support services including the office meal service “Off Meshi,” the health measurement service “Off Kenba,” the payment system “Patto Regi,” the in-house shop “心幸ストア,” and the employee cafeteria “心幸キッチン.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094899Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シアターワークショップ has released details of the works and event outline for the interactive art exhibition “Kohei Asano: Play Museum mini — A Garden Touching the In-Between.” The exhibition will be held at P.O.南青山ホール on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, and will feature works by Kohei Asano and 5 works by students from 東京工芸大学’s Interactive Art Laboratory. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094898Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社primeNumber announced that it will launch “File Transfer,” a new feature for its cloud ETL “TROCCO” that transfers unstructured data such as PDFs and images without converting the files, starting Oct. 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094897Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESピー・シー・エー株式会社 has released “PCA AI Agent,” a new feature of its cloud-based core business system “PCA Arch” that uses AI to support data analysis and report creation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094896Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGatebox株式会社 raised ¥102,696,880 (2,054% of its target) in presales on Makuake to fund development of its character-summoning display “Gatebox3,” against a target of ¥5 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094895Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タマス announced that it will hold “Butterfly Fan Meeting 2026,” an event for fans of the table tennis brand バタフライ, at its Asagaya headquarters on Nov. 3. Registration opens on Sept. 29; capacity is around 10 people and admission is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094894Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エーアンドエス, which operates the jewelry brand agete, has released its “A&S Co.,Ltd. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2025.” The report introduces sustainability initiatives, including environmental measures and social contributions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094893Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AgeWellJapan held “Age-Well Festival 2026,” an event bringing multiple generations together, at Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria on Sept. 12 and 13, 2026. An estimated 18,000 people attended over the 2 days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094892Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESソーシャルデータバンク株式会社 will exhibit at the 28th “Marketing Week - Autumn 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026, offering demonstrations and consultations for its LINE marketing tool “Liny.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094891Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES認定NPO法人フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン will hold “Take Action Camp Winter 2026” for elementary, junior high and high school students at Osaka International Youth Hostel from Dec. 26 to 28, 2026. The fee is ¥39,000 (early-bird price: ¥36,000), and enrollment is limited to 24 people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094890Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESリコーブラックラムズ東京 and プラス株式会社 have signed an official partnership agreement for the NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2026-27 season. The PLUS logo will appear on the players’ jerseys. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094889Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESルームクリップ株式会社KANADEMONOカンパニーは、2026年10月に東京・天王洲で開催される国内最大級のアートフェス「MYAF2026」に協賛ブースを出展する。藤田二郎、オカモトヒロヤ、市川大翔の3名によるアート作品とTribeによる音楽を展示し、藤田二郎とのコラボレーション商品や限定プログラムを開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094888Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESリンツ＆シュプルングリージャパン will launch「Marron Chocolat Drink」, made with 100% Italian chestnuts, for a limited time starting October 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094887Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES名古屋観光ホテル is partnering with 謎組 to mark its 90th anniversary, bringing the mystery-solving stay plan「Why Did the Candlelight Go Out?」to the Tokai area for the first time from November 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094886Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTiMi Studio Group announced that『Monster Hunter Outlanders』, a survival hunting action game for smartphones developed under license from 株式会社カプコン, will officially launch on October 29, 2026. The mainland China version is scheduled for release in 2027 or later. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094885Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タカキベーカリー will relaunch「Chocolat」, a long-selling sweet bun from its franchise brand「リトルマーメイド」, on October 1, 2026. Made with new bread dough and hand-wrapped, it will be sold at 206 locations nationwide for 291 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094884Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社eve autonomy, in partnership with 岡谷鋼機株式会社, will hold an「eve auto hands-on event」on November 5 and 6, 2026, at 岡谷富船第2物流センター in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The event will feature a repeat demonstration of the collaboration between「eve auto」, an indoor-outdoor autonomous transport service first unveiled at International Logistics Exhibition 2026, and an automated guided forklift (AGF). Visitors can also discuss automating logistics operations on site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094883Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESあべのハルカス近鉄本店 will hold「Autumn Beer Gourmet Fest」starting September 30, ahead of the October 1 liquor tax revision. The event will showcase pairings of craft beers from across Japan and prepared foods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094882Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESプラス株式会社 has signed an official partnership agreement for the 2026-27 season with リコーブラックラムズ東京, a team in NTT Japan Rugby League One. The PLUS logo will appear on the official jersey during this season's league matches. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094881Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Women's University's 現代女性キャリア研究所 and ソウル市女性家族財団 have signed an agreement to promote cooperation on policies related to women, families, care and the declining birthrate. The「2026 Japan-Korea Joint Forum on Measures to Address the Declining Birthrate」was held on the same day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094880Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハウテレビジョン will hold an October 21 seminar for recruitment agencies on designing outreach for「Agents of Choice」. Ryota Shimada, CEO of Sync Ascent, will be a guest speaker and explain how to generate inbound consultations without relying on scouting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094879Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES『ビラビアンキ丸の内oazo店』, operated by 株式会社ダイナック, will host a one-night-only winemaker dinner on October 17, 2026, with Paolo Fassina, バンフィ's North Asia representative, in attendance, with the cooperation of モンテ物産株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094878Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SODA launched an image search feature in the スニダン app on September 29, 2026. The feature lets users identify and search for products from an image, even when they don't know the product or brand name. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094877Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESハローストレージ, operated by エリアリンク株式会社, conducted a survey on seasonal wardrobe changes. It found that 1 in 2 people had reluctantly discarded clothing due to insufficient storage, while 1 in 3 had to replace items, incurring an average loss of 43,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094876Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サンマルクカフェは、9月30日の「サンマルクカフェの日」において、映画『ミニオンズ&モンスターズ』とのコラボ特別バージョンを開催し、コラボカップ付きチョコクロBOXを発売する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094875Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社明日香が運営する「子ねくとラボ」は、未就学児の保護者109名を対象に献立・買い物実態調査を実施。86.2%が給食との重複回避を望み、89.9%が献立決めから買い揃えるまでの負担を感じていることが判明した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094874Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ecbeingは、早稲田大学および中川政七商店と共同で、AI技術を用いた「仮想ユーザープログラム」の産学共同研究プロジェクトを開始した。この研究では、顧客データを基に仮想ユーザーを構築し、マーケティング施策の事前シミュレーションやパーソナライズコンテンツ生成を検証する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094873Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社パーク・コーポレーション運営の「青山フラワーマーケット」は、2026年10月1日に「青山フラワーマーケット オリジナル カレンダー 2027」を発売する。店舗限定で毎月旬の花と引き換えられるチケット付きカレンダーも用意される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094872Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社電脳交通のクラウド型タクシー配車システム「DS」と外部サービス接続システム「DSコネクト」を、石川県金沢市の株式会社オリエンタルが導入。Uber、S.RIDE、DiDiとの連携を開始し、配車業務の効率化と多様な移動ニーズへの対応を目指す。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094871Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社HESTA大倉のグループ会社である株式会社大倉クラブ＆ホテルズが運営する銀座の『HESTIA GINZA』は、2026年9月24日より松茸を使用した季節限定コースを提供開始。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094870Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Uravationは、生成AIの費用と効果を同じ単位で計算しKPIを毎月記録するための「生成AI ROI・KPI設計シート」を無料公開した。総務省の白書調査や同社の支援実績に基づき、Excel式入りシートと実画面例を提供し、稟議や経営会議での効果説明を支援する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094869Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社WHI Holdingsは、タレントマネジメント製品「COMPANY Talent Management」シリーズ（CTM2.0）において、AIエージェント機能を拡充し、対話型の分析・改善支援機能をリリースした。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094868Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Looopが実施したアンケート調査によると、物価高により家計負担が増加し、約8割が「お得疲れ」を実感している。また、周囲からお得な制度を勧められる「トクハラ」を経験した人も約2人に1人おり、「お得疲れ」が強いほど家計管理をサービスに任せる傾向が強まっている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094867Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シーアールイーは、京都府京田辺市で開発中の物流施設「ロジスクエア京田辺B」にて、近隣の大住小学校5年生約40名を対象とした児童向け見学会を実施した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094866Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビットキーは、マツダ株式会社が麻布台ヒルズに開設した新R&Dオフィスおよび東京本社に、オフィス向けコネクトプラットフォーム「workhub」を導入したと発表した。導入により、カード貸出や会議室管理などの業務工数が年間2,000時間以上削減され、顔認証による入退室や空予約の自動キャンセルなどが実現している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094865Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京貿易グループは9月25日、初の学生向けイベント「IDEATHON 2026」を開催し、14名の学生が参加して事業アイデアを発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094864Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Post Bank will adopt UPWARD株式会社’s AI agent “UPWARD” to improve the quality of its corporate sales proposals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094863Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESワイエスフード株式会社, part of Trailhead Global Holdings, will begin selling the limited-time “Triple Soup Hanamidori Chicken Meatball Paitan Ramen” and “Chopped Pork Loin Rice Bowl,” co-developed with Michelin chef Takashi Nishimura, on October 5, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094862Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES猿田彦珈琲 will open its 2nd location at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on October 2, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094861Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuoka City’s global startup event “RAMEN TECH Global Summit 2026” will be held on October 8, bringing together over 40 speakers at the forefront of AI and deep tech, along with 12 companies pitching. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094860Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社HRBrain has published an interview article about the implementation of “HRBrain Talent Management” and “HRBrain Organizational Diagnosis Survey” at 株式会社デルタインターナショナル. The company moved from relying on Excel to using a system, reducing the workload of compiling results and improving its survey scores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094859Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESテュフズード issued a validation statement based on ISO standards for Sumitomo Chemical’s product carbon footprint calculation tool “CFP-TOMO®.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094858Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ATOMica and Oyaku-sho Cloud surveyed 239 municipalities nationwide on efforts to support regional businesses with workforce development and digital transformation. 84.9% of municipalities identified labor shortages as their biggest challenge, and more than half provide training or recruitment support, but 56.9% face challenges in assessing or visualizing the impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094714Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark ScanSnap’s 25th anniversary, 株式会社PFU has launched a giveaway campaign featuring miniatures of past models and made papercraft of the ScanSnap iX2500 available for free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094713Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSupership株式会社 has launched a new service to support more sophisticated web engagement by integrating data from its public DMP, “Fortuna,” with the CX platform “KARTE” from 株式会社プレイド. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094712Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Bizibl Technologies will host “Webinar Health Check 2026” from October 14 to 16, 2026, helping participants compare key webinar metrics with benchmarks and identify areas for improvement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094711Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セミナーインフォ will hold “FINANCE CONFERENCE” on February 17, 2027, to explore AI use and contact center transformation at financial institutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094710Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リカーマウンテン, 株式会社日本免税, and 京都ハンナリーズ, operated by Sports Communication KYOTO, will launch a “regional co-creation tourism” model in response to the tax-free shopping system revision in November 2026. Part of inbound spending will be returned to the region to promote local sports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094709Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBYD Auto Japan株式会社 will begin sales on September 29, 2026, of the new BYD ATTO 3 EX, a significantly upgraded version of its midsize SUV, the BYD ATTO 3. The lineup consists of 2 models, RWD and AWD, and adopts CTB technology and a high-capacity battery to extend driving range. The AWD model delivers a maximum output of 330kW and adds new features including an in-vehicle refrigerator and freezer and a 95L front trunk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094708Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES僕と私と株式会社 and 合同会社Hoshikaru have jointly launched PIKULU (ピクル), a pickleball court search site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094707Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESブティックス株式会社 will hold the 4th Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26 at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 20 and 21. Aiming to improve operational efficiency and promote digital transformation in administrative departments, the event will feature a total of 20 specialized seminar sessions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094706Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTeradata announced that it has enhanced the capabilities of Tera, an enterprise AI agent that autonomously handles data tasks using natural language, and transitioned it to autonomous collaborative AI. The new offerings include Tera Context Engine, Tera Harness, and Agent Skills, and the company has demonstrated high performance and cost reductions on benchmarks including SWE-bench Pro. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094705Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アビタス and リザプロ株式会社, part of パスメイクグループ, held a special online seminar on September 10, 2026, with presentations on enriching university life and building a career through obtaining the USCPA qualification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094704Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Oasis Autumn Festival” will be held on October 12, 2026, at Awaji Highway Oasis, operated by ユーアールエー株式会社. In addition to a Doraemon show, Awaji Puppet Joruri and 9 food trucks, 300 servings of Awaji Island conger eel tempura and miso soup will be offered free of charge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094703Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES7 manufacturing companies from Akita will hold a special exhibition at MOBIO in Osaka from October 1 to 30, 2026. The event is organized by 有限会社美郷コイル and co-hosted by MOIO and 公益財団法人大阪産業局. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094702Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES箱根エモア・テラス, operated by 株式会社温故知新, has launched special group plans, including a sweets plan featuring autumn flavors and a breakfast plan with exclusive use of オリエント急行, a salon car with interiors by René Lalique. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094701Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社COMPASS's AI-based learning tool Qubena has been officially adopted at all 167 municipal elementary, junior high and special needs schools in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, with approximately 100,000 users beginning in September 2026. Roster integration with the learning e-portal L-Gate will create a digital learning platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094700Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn August 28, 2026, Aisan Technology held the “首都圏3D体験会2026 in 川崎” in Kawasaki City, where companies from more than 15 firms experienced its ANIST® 3D measurement and point cloud processing solution and RS10 scanner. The company obtained a patent for its proprietary technology in July and plans to hold experience events and exhibit at trade shows across Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094699Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 1,213 mothers of elementary, junior high and high school students conducted by 菅公学生服株式会社 found that approximately 60% rated schools' summer heat measures as “adequate.” Polo shirts and wearing gym clothes to school topped the measures they wanted permitted in the future, and some respondents also called for new items such as parasols. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094698Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESergoPouch, operated by ウェスキー株式会社, will launch a new color, Oatmeal Marle, for its newborn romper, “Layer Long Sleeve 0.2 TOG,” on Oct. 1, 2026. From that day through Oct. 21, customers who purchase 2 or more eligible items can get 10% off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094697Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三菱総合研究所 predicts, based on an analysis using data from approximately 148,000 agricultural settlements nationwide, that by 2050, nearly a 4th of settlements nationwide will have difficulty maintaining their functions. To maintain food security, it proposes prioritizing 590,000 ha of cultivated land in the first stage (10–24 people) as “farmland to protect,” along with stage-specific support measures and options for “end-of-life planning for rural communities.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094696Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブランジスタメディア partnered with Yusuhara Town in Kochi Prefecture and released “Living in the Town Above the Clouds,” a video introducing the everyday lives of people who moved there, on Sept. 29. The video aims to raise awareness of the town, where the population is declining, and encourage people to move there. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094695Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESレノボ・ジャパン announced its new tablets, “Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2” and “Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2,” equipped with 4K displays and “Lenovo AI Vision,” a gesture-enabled AI feature. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094694Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESクリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン is collaborating with Warner Bros. to sell Halloween-exclusive doughnuts featuring Looney Tunes characters starting Oct. 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094693Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 will release the latest Fukushima edition of “Ramen Walker,” the ramen magazine series, “Ramen Walker Fukushima 2027,” on Sept. 29, 2026. The issue features a special section on new shio ramen shops, award-winning Grand Prix restaurants, visits to noodle makers, and a ramen report, among other content, introducing more than 200 bowls in the prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094692Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフジパン株式会社 will launch 2 new croissants made with carefully selected dough as part of its “Fujipan PREMIUM” brand, and will offer an autumn-exclusive caramel-nut ring bread from “潤rich” for a limited time starting Oct. 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094691Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフジパン株式会社 will release 4 autumn-exclusive products in its Snack Sand series in Halloween packaging starting Oct. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094690Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社久原本家グループの北海道直販ブランド「北海道食品庫」は、2026年10月1日より北海道余市・仁木町産の有機ミニトマト「アイコ」を使用した有機トマトジュースを新発売する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094689Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey by 株式会社SHIFT AI, approximately 1 in 5 households with adult children aged 30–50 have had a parent encounter an AI-related scam or problem, and 5.8% have suffered actual harm. Deepfake audio and phishing emails are the main methods. Although adult children are concerned about their parents using AI, there is a growing tendency to want them to use it while remaining aware of the risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094688Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESUCC上島珈琲株式会社 will hold the limited-time event “UCC Capsule Coffee Shop” at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and Aeon Malls in Aichi, Osaka and Hiroshima to mark October 10, “UCC Capsule Coffee Day.” In collaboration with タカラトミーアーツ, the free event will let visitors experience 14 coffee-and-snack pairings through a giant capsule toy machine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094687Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社高橋書店 released “Child-Rearing Basics for Healthy Brain Development: What to Know from Age 0” on September 28, 2026, supervised by Naoko Narita. Based on developmental brain science, the book explains 54 themes related to raising children ages 0–5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094686Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESShiori Muraoka, a lecturer at 島根県立大学, will exhibit at “Tomotomo Festa 2026,” hosted by 内閣府, with an interactive display on “voter-friendly voting”—considering how to create an environment where everyone, including people with disabilities and older adults, can vote without difficulty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094685Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフロンティア株式会社 will raise the monthly starting salary for new graduates joining in April 2027 by ¥10,000 to ¥285,000. This is 114% of the 2023 level, representing a total increase of ¥35,000 over 4 years. The move aims to address rising prices and recruit talented employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094684Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社 announced the launch of its new “Diners Club Gold” card for people ages 20–39 and the renaming of its existing flagship card to “Diners Club Platinum.” The Gold card offers benefits including no annual fee in the first year for online-only applicants, while Platinum will be revamped with a new design in January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094683Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESiDA, a human resources services company specializing in the fashion and beauty industries, has established a chief AI officer (CAIO) role to enhance the value of its services through AI. Executive Officer Yuki Watanabe has assumed the position. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094682Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESスマートキャンプ株式会社 announced the KEYNOTE speakers for “HR FUTURE CONFERENCE 2026 Autumn in Tokyo,” to be held on October 8, 2026. HR leaders and experts from Dentsu Group, Google, Amazon Japan, One Career, DeNA, Calbee, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Money Forward and others will discuss recruitment strategies and organizational transformation in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094681Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCULUMU, the inclusive design studio operated by 株式会社STYZ, will sponsor the design conference “Designship 2026” as a gold sponsor. The event will be held at Tokyo Midtown on October 10 and 11, 2026, and CULUMU will exhibit a booth and take part in a session. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094680Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Spectee announced that it will hold “Disaster Prevention Tech Startup Conference 2026” online on November 13. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094679Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of students graduating in 2028 from former imperial universities and Waseda and Keio, conducted by 株式会社リーディングマーク, found that students are increasingly planning to decide earlier on their preferred companies. The share who want to decide by April rose to 24.4%. About 80% of respondents said they want to decide by December, but the share who have yet to decide also remains high at 16.4%, indicating growing differences in when students form their preferences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094678Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESロジザード株式会社’s cloud warehouse management system “Logizard ZERO” and 株式会社Stack’s cloud core system “Phil” have begun API integration, enabling greater operational efficiency through automatic synchronization of inventory and shipping data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094677Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn October 1, プーマ will release 3 new colors from the “SUEDE FOREVER” series, as well as the “THE POWERPUFF GIRLS x PUMA” collection in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094676Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean makeup brand espoir will launch its new cushion foundation, Plump Skin Cover Cushion, which delivers a firm feel, glow, and high coverage all at once, on November 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094675Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has launched Armorite Pro, an ESR-brand glass screen protector for iPhone cameras. It uses Corning glass and a metal frame and is available for 2,090 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094674Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンフロンティアホテルマネジメント株式会社 will hold a New Rice Fair at 10 locations nationwide from October 1 to November 30, 2026, serving new rice from various regions alongside local dishes selected by each head chef. It will also run a campaign giving away Sado-grown Koshihikari rice to members by lottery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094673Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESエニタイムフィットネス Kashiwa location will reopen after renovations on September 29, 2026. The franchise headquarters is 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094672Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESエニタイムフィットネス, a core business of 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan, won its first No. 1 ranking in the Customer Satisfaction category for fitness clubs in the JCSI survey by 公益財団法人日本生産性本部, announced on September 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094671Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社旺文社 published Mathematics: Inequalities—Standard Problems by Topic, a mathematics reference book for entrance exam preparation, on September 29, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094670Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TMN and 株式会社DearOne completely revamped the official Shibuya Scramble Square app and began providing the service in June 2026. In the 1 month after the revamp, monthly downloads increased by approximately 4.8 times, and the number of point members rose by 10%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094669Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESベーリンガーインゲルハイム announced that it is expanding its “Detect the SOS” mission globally to address the gap in urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) testing, which many people with high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes have not received, and to detect hidden cardiovascular and kidney risks early. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094668Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜 will offer its Christmas Afternoon Tea for a limited time from November 1 to December 25, 2026, with reservations opening on October 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-09/index-en-p3.html#n3094667Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBaked Sweet Potato Square will be held at 麻布台ヒルズ, operated by 森ビル株式会社, from October 23 to 25, featuring food sales by 14 sweet potato and chestnut specialty shops, a bonfire, and live music.