# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-29 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 727 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 162 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## October 8 is Yokan Day: the popular “Ogi Yokan POP UP” returns this year, bringing yokan from 16 shops to SAGA MADO

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:54:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000165015.html
- anchor: #n3097801
- Companies mentioned: さが県産品流通デザイン公社、SAGA MADO、（公財）佐賀県産業振興機構、（株）村岡総本舗、（有）水田羊羹本舗、（株）天山本舗、（株）山田老舗、みつば屋小城羊羹製造本舗、（株）増田羊羹本舗、中島羊羹本舗、橘屋八頭司羊羹本舗、（有）八頭司傳吉本舗、（有）桜月堂、岡本為吉本舗、むら雲堂、高木羊羹本舗、（株）村岡屋、丸城屋羊羹本舗、藤田羊羹本舗、コムボックス佐賀駅前

A POP UP event featuring Saga specialty Ogi yokan will be held at SAGA MADO, operated by さが県産品流通デザイン公社, from October 2 to 21, 2026. On October 8, Yokan Day, 16 shops will gather to sell their products.

Facts:
- Oct. 2, 2026
- Oct. 21
- 20 days
- Oct. 8
- 16 shops
- Approximately 20 shops
- 10時～20時
- April, Heisei 29 (2017)
- Nov. 15

## “Gurutto Akiryu FESTA” to be held on October 11 (Sunday) and 12 (Monday, holiday)

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000191631.html
- anchor: #n3097804
- Companies mentioned: 秋川流域観光推進協議会、株式会社ニシカワ

秋川流域観光推進協議会 will hold “Gurutto Akiryu FESTA” at Flare Itsukaichi, in front of Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, on October 11 and 12, 2026. The event will showcase the appeal of the Akikawa area (Akiruno City, Hinode Town and Hinohara Village) through a market, a vegetable-packing challenge and a wooden ornament-making experience.

Facts:
- 2026年10月11日（日）・12日（月・祝）
- 両日 11:00〜15:00
- Admission: Free
- Approximately 10 designs featuring Halloween and autumn themes

## Nationwide push to hire groomers: 株式会社I One announces staff development measures at アイズドッグ

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000103887.html
- anchor: #n3097803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社I One、アイズドッグ

株式会社I One is stepping up nationwide recruitment of groomers for its アイズドッグ grooming salons, hiring new graduates, full-time employees with experience, part-time staff, temporary workers and contractors.

Facts:
- Founded in 2012 in Ōharu, Aichi Prefecture
- In 2026, the company is opening locations including the Aomori Misawa store and Hino store.
- Training is provided by experienced groomers with more than 10 years in the profession.
- New graduates will earn a monthly salary of 200,000–350,000 yen.
- Full-time mid-career employees will earn a monthly salary of 210,000–400,000 yen.
- Groomer recruitment for new graduates (for those graduating in 2027)

## [Nagoya Marriott] Christmas cake reservations open October 1! This year’s concept is “RETURN TO NOËL”—the most delicious treat to enjoy at Christmas.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000076395.html
- anchor: #n3097802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東海ホテルズ、名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル

名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル began accepting reservations for its “RETURN TO NOËL” Christmas cake on October 1.

Facts:
- From October 1 (Thursday)
- Price: 12,000 yen
- Price: 6,500 yen
- Price: 6,000 yen
- 価格：4個セット1箱7,000円
- Price: 3,000 yen

## A new product goes on sale October 1, 2026: fresh yuba for hot pots, letting you enjoy an elegant, luxurious meal while saving money

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:47:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000161161.html
- anchor: #n3097805
- Companies mentioned: 相模屋食料株式会社、相模屋、株式会社三和豆水庵、三和豆水庵

相模屋食料株式会社 will launch fresh yuba made especially for hot pots on October 1, 2026, offering an elegant, luxurious meal at a budget-friendly price. It will sell for 258 yen (before tax). Production will be handled by group company 三和豆水庵, offering extra-large fresh yuba that resists melting and tearing.

Facts:
- 258 yen
- 15 days
- 3 times
- 80 million yen
- 45.7 billion yen

## Survey of 300 people involved in new businesses and innovation: 76.3% use generative AI, but only 12.3% have used it to support decision-making or organize information for decisions | Webinars on new businesses and AI, based on the survey findings, to be held October 6–9

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:46:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000825.000007141.html
- anchor: #n3097806
- Companies mentioned: アスタミューゼ株式会社、アスタミューゼ

アスタミューゼ株式会社 announced that a survey of 300 people involved in new businesses and innovation found that 76.3% use generative AI, but only 12.3% had used it to support decision-making. It will also hold webinars from October 6 to 9.

Facts:
- 300 people
- 76.3％
- 12.3％
- 37.1％
- 30.3％
- 53 people
- 90.6％
- 107 people
- 43.9％
- 29.0％
- 38.0％
- 31.3％
- 24.0％
- 21.3％
- 21.0％
- 229 people
- 23.7％
- 24.9％
- 23.6％
- 20.1％
- 17.0％
- 113 people
- 60.2％
- 87 people
- 44.8％
- 20 people
- 40.0％
- 27 people
- 40.7％
- 22.0％
- 19.0％
- 18.3％
- 16.3％
- 28.3％
- 21.7％
- 17.3％
- 26.3％
- 25.3％
- 19.3％
- 500 people

## SAグループ achieves a 0% turnover rate in the 1st year of its “LIKE WORKING制度” foreign staff development program

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:46:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000182105.html
- anchor: #n3097807
- Companies mentioned: SAグループ、ブルーロジテム、厚生労働省

SAグループ achieved a 0% turnover rate during the 1st year of operating its “LIKE WORKING制度” foreign staff development program, introduced in 2025, and has accepted a cumulative total of 9 people. It plans to accept 13 more in 2026, aiming for a total workforce of 22.

Facts:
- 0 employees left
- Cumulative total: 9 people
- 13 new people
- Total: 22 people
- Eligible nationalities: 6 countries
- Turnover rate: 45.7%
- Turnover rate: 0%

## Librus株式会社 publishes insight report, “What evidence is required for SCS reviews, and why policies alone are not enough”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:45:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000053960.html
- anchor: #n3097808
- Companies mentioned: Librus株式会社

Librus株式会社 has published an insight report on evidence management required for SCS reviews.

## “BALMUDA The Toaster” gets its first full renewal in 11 years, introducing the definitive model.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:41:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000010758.html
- anchor: #n3097644
- Companies mentioned: バルミューダ株式会社、BALMUDA、BROD、THE BAKE、パンストック、パンスク

バルミューダ株式会社は、スチームトースター「BALMUDA The Toaster」と「BALMUDA The Toaster Pro」をフルリニューアルし、9月29日より発売する。新モードの追加やデザイン賞受賞実績、価格情報などが記載されている。

Facts:
- BALMUDA The Toaster: 39,600 yen (tax included)
- BALMUDA The Toaster Pro: 46,200 yen (tax included)
- 93% satisfaction with the product in terms of what customers expected at the time of purchase
- Winner of 5 design awards in Japan and abroad
- 100-day full money-back guarantee
- Prize A: 50 people

## Cheers to the beer liquor tax cut! Starting Oct. 1, a glass will cost 99 yen at every ロッキーカナイ location! A campaign where “the more people in your group, the better the deal!”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:41:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000020469.html
- anchor: #n3097645
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スパイスワークスホールディングス、株式会社SW.MARU、ロッキーカナイ、日本栄光酒場

株式会社スパイスワークスホールディングスのグループ会社、株式会社SW.MARUが運営する日本栄光酒場「ロッキーカナイ」は、2026年10月1日の酒税法改正に伴う減税を記念し、10月1日から15日までの期間限定でキャンペーンを開催する。来店人数が増えるごとに最初の一杯の価格が100円ずつ割引され、6名での来店時には99円となる。

Facts:
- A tax cut of approximately 9.1 yen
- 100 yen off 1 drink
- The first drink for 99 yen
- 593 yen for 1 person
- 493 yen for 2 people
- Beer per 350 ml

## ＜Cosme Kitchen＞ Brand’s first planner launches! The “Cosme Kitchen SCHEDULE BOOK 2027” promises to “attract beauty and good fortune,” and goes on sale Oct. 14, 2026 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:39:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004521.000018505.html
- anchor: #n3097646
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、Cosme Kitchen、MASH GO GREEN STORE、ハースト婦人画報社、講談社、小学館、主婦の友社

株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ, which operates the Cosme Kitchen brand, will release its first planner, “COSME KITCHEN SCHEDULE BOOK 2027,” on Oct. 14, 2026. It is priced at 2,750 yen (tax included).

Facts:
- October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
- 2,750 yen

## Redesigning sales models and identifying new business opportunities for healthcare providers amid medical restructuring spurred by the launch of medical institution function reporting

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:37:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000020895.html
- anchor: #n3097647
- Companies mentioned: ローランド・ベルガー、厚生労働省

The Japanese subsidiary of the European consulting firm ローランド・ベルガー has published a report titled “Regional Healthcare Visions and Winning Strategies for Private Healthcare Providers.” The report outlines ways to redesign sales models and identify new business opportunities in response to changes in customer structures resulting from regional healthcare plans leading up to 2040.

Facts:
- Regional healthcare plans leading up to 2040
- Acute-care beds, from 500,000
- will be halved to 240,000 beds
- Medical institution function reporting in October 2026
- Consultation period through the end of fiscal 2028
- Since its founding in 1967

## Leave choosing clothes to the pros. Monthly bookings have increased 4.5 times in approximately 3 years, with personal styling gaining popularity among IT engineers and startup executives

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:36:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000043075.html
- anchor: #n3097648
- Companies mentioned: ファッションパートナー株式会社、STYLISTE、株式会社白洋舍、白洋舍

STYLISTE, a personal styling service operated by ファッションパートナー株式会社, has launched a collaborative trial with 株式会社白洋舍, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary. The trial explores a new clothing lifestyle experience connecting “choosing and wearing” with “care.” Monthly bookings have grown 4.5 times in approximately 3 years, and the service is reaching more IT engineers, startup executives and others.

Facts:
- 白洋舍, celebrating its 120th anniversary
- The number of registered members also surpassed 2,100 as of September 2026
- Launched in 2019
- Founded in 1906

## リベルタパフューム introduces 3 new fragrances made with Japanese aromatic ingredients that have been harvested and reimagined

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:36:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000047013.html
- anchor: #n3097649
- Companies mentioned: Scentopia株式会社、リベルタパフューム、Liberta Perfume、長畠農園、元町柳瀬農園、Momona Peach Firm

Scentopia株式会社 will release 3 new fragrances—Kuen, Shika and Hakuto—made with Japanese aromatic ingredients that have been harvested and reimagined, starting Nov. 1, 2026. Each fragrance uses rare materials extracted in collaboration with producers in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture; Izu Oshima; and Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.

Facts:
- From Nov. 1, 2026
- Cologne Concentrée 100 ml
- 11,000 yen (tax included)
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Monday, Oct. 12 (holiday)

## [October only] Autumn bridal location photo campaign. The best moment of my life can only be captured amid Hokkaido’s spectacular scenery.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:36:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001625.000041720.html
- anchor: #n3097650
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社三景スタジオ、写真工房ぱれっと

写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is holding an autumn bridal location photo campaign for October 2026 only. The campaign offers plans with up to 10% off and other benefits, and lets customers choose shooting locations throughout Hokkaido.

Facts:
- Limited to October 2026
- 84%
- 16,000 cases
- 2,000 couples
- 10% OFF
- 50 varieties in total
- All 38 locations
- More than 70 settings

## 株式会社PARCELLE publishes “FOUNDER INTERVIEW” with founder 成澤泰介

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:36:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000139789.html
- anchor: #n3097651
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 PARCELLE、株式会社パーセル、PARCELLE JEWELRY、LAND、髙島屋、阪神梅田本店、あべのハルカス、大丸福岡天神店、鶴屋百貨店、近鉄本店

株式会社PARCELLE has published “FOUNDER INTERVIEW,” an interview with its founder, 成澤泰介. The company also plans to launch a new brand, LAND, in 2026 and open its first store in Harajuku, Tokyo.

Facts:
- 3 installments in total
- Wednesday, September 16
- 2013
- 2026
- More than 1,500 loose stones
- Aug. 19, 2026

## “Nippon Foundation e-sports GOMI with LIDEAL Aomori in Hachinohe City” held! Clevers（クレバーズ） takes first place! All 24 participants collected approximately 16 kg of trash!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:35:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000077755.html
- anchor: #n3097652
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 LIDEAL Aomori、一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、eスポGOMI開催委員会、一般財団法人日本財団、株式会社Life Reversal Gaming.、横濱OneMM、Clevers（クレバーズ）、チームたかはし、チームじゃじゃめん

The “Nippon Foundation e-sports GOMI with LIDEAL Aomori in Hachinohe City” event, co-hosted by the LIDEAL Aomori General Incorporated Association and the Nippon Foundation Spo-GOMI Federation and operated by 株式会社Life Reversal Gaming. and others, was held on Sept. 23, 2026. Eight teams with 24 participants took part. Clevers（クレバーズ） won, and participants collected approximately 16 kg of trash in total.

Facts:
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (national holiday)
- 8 teams, 24 people
- Total trash collected: 15.97 kg

## Enoshima and Shonan sightseeing event: “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Jellyfish”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:34:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000064514.html
- anchor: #n3097653
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 新江ノ島水族館、藤沢市観光協会、江ノ島電鉄株式会社、湘南モノレール株式会社、株式会社小田急SCディベロップメント、小田急電鉄株式会社、株式会社アイライツ、EMotオンラインチケット、アソビュー、ビックカメラ藤沢店、CloverWorks、KADOKAWA

New Enoshima Aquarium will hold a sightseeing event across the Enoshima and Shonan areas starting Oct. 16, 2026, to mark the release of the finale of the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series. The event will feature life-size character panels, a digital stamp rally and limited-edition merchandise.

Facts:
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Monday, Nov. 30
- 13 characters
- Adults: 800 yen
- Children: 400 yen
- 500 yen for junior high school students and above
- Elementary school students: 200 yen
- Adults: 2,800 yen
- High school students: 1,800 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 1,300 yen
- Preschool children (age 3 and older): 900 yen
- 1会計3,000円以上
- Adults: 3,940 yen
- High school students: 2,940 yen
- Junior high school students: 2,640 yen
- Elementary school students: 1,810 yen
- Adults: 4,370 yen
- High school students: 3,370 yen
- Junior high school students: 3,070 yen
- Elementary school students: 2,020 yen
- 2,000 yen
- September 29 (Tue.)

## Oct. 29 (Thu.): WEB seminar on “Development of Multimodal Electronic Artificial Skin (e-skin) That Detects Tactile Information and Its Application to Robots: Stretchability and Reduced Wiring Through Dielectric Elastomers, and an Electronic Skin System Equipped with Machine Learning”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:33:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001820.000080053.html
- anchor: #n3097654
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AndTech

株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB seminar on “Development of Multimodal Electronic Artificial Skin (e-skin) That Detects Tactile Information and Its Application to Robots,” featuring professors from Hokkaido University, Institute of Science Tokyo and Yamagata University.

Facts:
- Participation fee: 60,500 yen
- Date and time: Oct. 29, 2026

## We honed our cooking like a mom. Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, a new grand menu will be served, beginning at the first restaurant of the Ofukuro Federation, 大阪餃子専門店 みえこ.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:33:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000019564.html
- anchor: #n3097655
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FTG Company、大阪餃子専門店よしこ、大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご、大阪餃子専門店 みえこ

株式会社FTG Company will launch a new grand menu starting Oct. 1, beginning with 大阪餃子専門店 みえこ, and hold a “Luckiest Day” event.

Facts:
- Stir-fried pork with green peppers 680 yen
- Curry fried rice 780 yen
- Seared pork belly char siu platter 1,500 yen
- 徳さん’s pretty decent fried rice 730 yen
- Stir-fried liver and chives 580 yen
- 11 brands and 131 locations in Japan and overseas

## A cocktail experience everyone can enjoy — 志賀 陽介氏 named new ambassador for French liqueur and syrup brand 「ジファール」

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000083368.html
- anchor: #n3097656
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンフィルター、ジファール、GIFFARD、THE SAILING BAR、株式会社コートーコーポレーション、小川珈琲株式会社、OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY 高輪、KOFFEE MAMEYA Kakeru、Park Hotel Tokyo Bar The Society、Okaffe KYOTO

アンフィルター, which handles domestic marketing in Japan for French liqueur and syrup brand 「ジファール」, announced that it has appointed 志賀陽介氏, a bartender at 奈良’s THE SAILING BAR, as its new brand ambassador. 志賀氏 won the Japan competition of the 「ジファール ウエスト カップ 2026」 and will promote creativity and fun. The 「Giffard Party 2026」 event, hosted by 小川珈琲株式会社, will also be held.

Facts:
- Founded in Angers, France, in 1885
- Available in more than 90 countries worldwide
- In 2021, 株式会社コートーコーポレーション liqueurs
- 小川珈琲株式会社 began importing and selling syrups in 2022
- Passed down through 5 generations of the ジファール family
- Celebrates its 141st anniversary in 2026
- The cocktail competition 「ジファール ウエスト カップ 2026」, held in June 2026
- Began a career as a bartender in Osaka in 2019
- Joined THE SAILING BAR in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, in 2024
- Won the Japan competition of 「ジファール ウエスト カップ 2026」 in 2026
- Appointed ジファール brand ambassador that same year
- Giffard Party 2026
- World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship 2026
- Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
- 1 drink on the day: 1,500 yen
- Pre-purchase: 1 drink, 1,300 yen

## Ramen-making experience for international visitors arrives in Osaka’s Dotonbori district. “Ramen Dojo Osaka” opens Oct. 5

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000035791.html
- anchor: #n3097672
- Companies mentioned: クレッシェンド株式会社、Cresc.株式会社、Viyago Japan、Ramen Dojo Tokyo

クレッシェンド株式会社 will open “Ramen Dojo Osaka,” a ramen-making experience facility for international visitors, in Osaka’s Dotonbori district on Oct. 5, 2026. With a capacity of up to 60 people, it accommodates individuals and groups. The facility is part of the Viyago Japan brand, which has welcomed more than 5,000 guests to date and has an average review rating of 4.9/5.

Facts:
- October 5, 2026
- Up to 60 people
- More than 5,000 people
- 4.9/5

## “What will we leave for the future 100 years from now?” MORE企画 to exhibit at “ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN” at Tokyo Big Sight! Joint exhibit with サステラ, 国府田利光 and つなぐ会. 3 days to reflect on waste and the future 100 years from now

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000167388.html
- anchor: #n3097671
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人MORE企画、サステラ、つなぐ会、一般財団法人マリンオープンイノベーション機構、株式会社ギャザウェイ、モンディアル株式会社、株式会社リングスター、happy planet、株式会社イー・エス・エス、USS（アス）、栄屋製パン、株式会社ギヤ、株式会社アイル、buoy株式会社、Bee simple

NPO法人MORE企画 exhibited jointly with サステラ, 国府田利光 and つなぐ会 at “ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Sep. 25 to 27, 2026, giving visitors an opportunity to consider marine waste issues and the future 100 years from now.

Facts:
- 37,155 visitors over 3 days
- 1 book: 1,800 yen (excluding tax and shipping)
- Thickness: 4.5 mm
- Page count: approximately 50 pages
- Blue plastic tanks that wash ashore at a rate of approximately 2,000 per year
- Contains 10%

## [Collaboration product] Cocokara’s home gardening brand and 花森家 co-develop and launch “AROCOCO®,” a coco-chip growing medium ideal for houseplants

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000077156.html
- anchor: #n3097670
- Companies mentioned: ココカラ合同会社、株式会社花森家

“AROCOCO®,” a growing medium for houseplants co-developed by the home gardening brand “g＋CO” of ココカラ合同会社 and 株式会社花森家, was restocked in September following a strong response to its advance sales.

Facts:
- From mid-April 2026
- From late April
- This time, starting in September
- 10 L each
- 2,530 yen (tax included) / bag
- *As of September 2026

## BrightSign digital signage player selected for セイビ堂’s “Unicorn Media DOOH for BrightSign”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000083040.html
- anchor: #n3097669
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンマテリアル株式会社、セイビ堂、BrightSign社、株式会社セイビ堂、ジャパンマテリアル

The “BrightSign” digital signage player sold by ジャパンマテリアル has been selected for セイビ堂’s integrated DOOH package, “Unicorn Media DOOH for BrightSign.”

Facts:
- More than 3 million units shipped worldwide to date (as of 2026)
- Supports playback of high-resolution video up to 8K and network distribution

## [New RODE (ロード) products] Create your ideal streaming and podcast setup! Introducing the low-profile arm “LPA1,” which keeps the camera view clear, and the highly stable desktop stand “DS3”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000050753.html
- anchor: #n3097668
- Companies mentioned: RØDE Microphones、ロードマイクロフォンズ、RODE、ロード、銀一株式会社、GIN-ICHI CORPORATION

銀一株式会社 has launched three new products from Australian audio brand RØDE Microphones: the low-profile studio arm “LPA1,” the premium desktop arm stand “DS3,” and the 48Gbps-compatible 20m HDMI cable “HDMI-20.”

Facts:
- Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Price: 21,780 yen (tax included)
- Price: 17,050 yen (tax included)
- Supports a maximum load of 2 kg
- Equipment weighing up to 1.5 kg
- Supports 48Gbps
- 20m long HDMI cable
- Long reach of up to 75 cm

## Notice Regarding the Sale of Logistics Facilities and Other Assets in Indonesia

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000012732.html
- anchor: #n3097667
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーアールイー、CRE Asia Pte. Ltd.、Cella Management Pte. Ltd.、Cella、PT Cella Management Logistik、NWP Property、I Squared Capital、Warburg Pincus、PT City Retail Developments

Cella Management Pte. Ltd., in which a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社シーアールイー has invested, sold 5 logistics facilities in Indonesia and a management company to U.S. private equity fund I Squared Capital.

Facts:
- The portfolio currently comprises 5 facilities
- 賃貸面積約230,000㎡まで拡大
- Owns more than 50 commercial and logistics facilities combined
- 総延床面積は100万㎡を超えています
- 38 properties, with a total floor area of approximately 450,000 tsubo
- 延べ面積約45万坪（約147万㎡）
- 9 properties, with a total floor area of approximately 90,000 tsubo
- 延べ面積約9万坪（約31万㎡）
- Approximately 1,500 properties, primarily logistics real estate
- 約202万坪（約667万㎡）
- Capital: 5,391 million yen

## [Event in Higashi-Ayase, Adachi Ward] “Danchi Good Hour” on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 13:00 to 20:00. Held at the renovated housing complex “いろどりの杜”! 24 vendors participating

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000140756.html
- anchor: #n3097666
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フージャースコーポレーション、UR都市機構、谷風、Raku Deli Kitchen、隠れ家歩庵、The Authentic Apartment、菓子屋 NOOK、ザ・ワークスベーグル、503 TACOS、あくび – ICE CREAM & CRAFT BEER、kokopelli、Halele’a、BASE cafe&bar、tree、かき沼、釈迦谷盆栽、all dogs go to heaven、C、Zelt Bookstore、AMIGURUI、Mein Schatz、てがみと文字 Fluke、トーキョーコーヒーあだちかつしか、東和地域学習センター・図書館、まちのこ団、いろどりの杜、2BITS

At the renovated housing complex いろどりの杜, developed by 株式会社フージャースコーポレーション, the event “Danchi Good Hour,” featuring 24 vendors, will be held on Oct. 4, 2026.

Facts:
- Date and time: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
- 13:00〜20:00
- Built in Showa 39
- Received the GOOD DESIGN AWARD in 2020
- Renovation completed in February 2020

## サムライ煎兵衛, made with 100% Hokkaido rice, teams up with a hotel stay plan for the first time: enjoy a “Hokkaido evening tipple” with サッポロクラシック and hand-baked rice crackers

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000084492.html
- anchor: #n3097665
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あいプラン、有限会社セレモサプライ、サムライ煎兵衛、ホテルルートイン札幌北四条、ルートインホテルズ、サッポロクラシック

有限会社セレモサプライ, operator of the rice cracker brand サムライ煎兵衛, made with 100% Hokkaido rice, has teamed up for the first time with a stay plan at ホテルルートイン札幌北四条, offering a “Hokkaido evening tipple” plan featuring サッポロクラシック and hand-baked rice crackers.

Facts:
- Starting August 1, 2026
- Through Dec. 31
- 1 500-ml can
- 3 varieties of hand-baked rice crackers

## デル・テクノロジーズ releases survey results on corporate use of AI and generative AI and security risks

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000025237.html
- anchor: #n3097664
- Companies mentioned: デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、デル・テクノロジーズ

デル・テクノロジーズ released the results of a survey on awareness of AI and generative AI use and security risks among small and midsize businesses and large companies. The survey found that 95.7% of companies use generative AI and 84.7% are concerned about rising security risks. It also found that endpoint protection, particularly in areas below the OS, is recognized as important.

Facts:
- Currently using generative AI in some form within their organization: 95.7%
- Say the spread of generative AI will “increase” their company’s security risks: 84.7%
- 過去1年間で生成AIに関連したセキュリティ問題を経験：78.5%
- Say the importance of endpoint measures “increases” as AI use advances: 93.4%
- Rate measures in below-OS areas (BIOS/firmware) as “important” for endpoint protection: 69.3%
- Agree that “PC upgrades are an investment in security as well as productivity”: 54.1%

## Flagship product ASTERIA Warp achieves No. 1 market share for 20 consecutive years! Records an all-time high share of 59.5% in Japan’s enterprise data integration software market

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000010008.html
- anchor: #n3097663
- Companies mentioned: アステリア株式会社、株式会社テクノ・システム・リサーチ、TSR

アステリア株式社’s flagship product ASTERIA Warp recorded a 59.5% share by shipment volume in Japan’s EAI/ESB software market in 2025, according to a TSR survey, securing the No. 1 position for 20 consecutive years.

Facts:
- 59.5%
- 20 consecutive years
- Approximately 18.5 billion yen
- 3,697 sites
- 2,200 sites
- 29.8%
- More than 10,000 companies

## 【環境省×Ｊリーグ】「服のらくデコ活 クラブ対抗衣類回収バトル」実施のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000532.000044782.html
- anchor: #n3097662
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック、環境省、公益社団法人日本プロサッカーリーグ、Jリーグ、明治安田生命、水戸信用金庫、トヨタカローラ茨城、サンフレッチェ広島、Ｖ・ファーレン長崎、鹿島アントラーズ、横浜F・マリノス、ガンバ大阪、アビスパ福岡、ベガルタ仙台

Mito HollyHock is taking part in “Clothing Collection Battle Between Clubs: A Fun, Easy Way to Recycle Clothes,” a clothing collection event organized in partnership by 環境省 and Jリーグ. Clothing will be collected at home games on Oct. 31, 2026, and Nov. 29.

Facts:
- Approximately 500,000 tons of clothing per year
- 6 clubs affiliated with the J.League

## [D-SHOCK 6th Hokkaido Qualifier] A record 103 teams and 210 participants compete! Full results announced for the 2026-2027 season, with 2 top Hokkaido judges

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000555.000141380.html
- anchor: #n3097661
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BUZZ GROUP、株式会社Chord Prise、ムラサキスポーツ、Bouquet

The 6th Hokkaido qualifier of the “D-SHOCK 2026-2027 ROUND” street dance competition, organized by 株式会社Chord Prise, was held on Sept. 13, 2026, with a record 103 teams and 210 participants. The judges were SE-YA (ムラサキスポーツ) and Kaede (Bouquet), and results were announced for each division.

Facts:
- 103 teams
- 210 people
- Total prize money: 500,000 yen

## [Selling out and running low since launch] VALX Hybrid Protein, ranked No. 1 on Amazon and 楽天市場, now available in a 700g size! On sale exclusively at ドン・キホーテ group stores

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000671.000024045.html
- anchor: #n3097660
- Companies mentioned: VALX株式会社、VALX、Amazon、楽天市場、ドン・キホーテ

VALX株式会社 will begin selling a 700g size of VALX Hybrid Protein, which has ranked No. 1 on Amazon and 楽天市場, exclusively at ドン・キホーテ group stores from late September 2026.

Facts:
- 700g size
- End of Sept. 2026
- 420g size
- More than 790,000 people
- More than 1.58 million people
- Capital: 90 million yen

## 牛角で「秋のうまい！もん祭り」を開催！食欲の秋にオススメの厚切り「鴨の王様ステーキ」や七輪でキャラメリゼする「焼きいも」など、全8種の秋の味覚が勢ぞろい

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000690.000018604.html
- anchor: #n3097659
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レインズインターナショナル、コロワイドグループ、牛角、しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜、居酒家 土間土間、とんかつ神楽坂さくら

牛角, operated by 株式会社レインズインターナショナル, will hold “Autumn’s Delicious Food Festival,” a limited-time fair themed around autumn flavors, starting Oct. 2, 2026. The fair will feature new dishes such as duck, mushrooms and roasted sweet potatoes, as well as specially priced glasses of wine.

Facts:
- 680 yen (748 yen including tax)
- 380 yen (418 yen including tax)
- ¥580 (¥638 including tax)
- 250 yen (275 yen including tax)
- Special price: 290 yen (319 yen including tax)
- ¥780 (¥858 including tax)

## [New report from LIFULL HOME'S総研] Survey of foreign residents’ living conditions and Japanese attitudes examines the challenges of multicultural coexistence facing Japan through housing and local communities

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000936.000033058.html
- anchor: #n3097658
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFULL、LIFULL HOME'S総研、株式会社マクロミル、株式会社リクルート、株式会社ネクスト、株式会社ディ・プラス、九州大学、一橋大学、ブリティッシュコロンビア大学、株式会社東京情報堂、光文社

LIFULL HOME'S総研, the in-house think tank of 株式会社LIFULL, has published a report examining foreign residents’ living conditions and Japanese people’s attitudes. It analyzes the gap between rising exclusionary attitudes and the reality, the influence of social media, and how well-being affects positive and negative views of an increase in foreign residents.

Facts:
- The share of people who believe that an increase in foreign residents settling in Japan will raise the crime rate rose from 48.1% to 59.5%.
- Support for the view that enforcement should be tougher to deport foreigners who are overstaying their visas rose from 52.8% to 71.6%.
- Asked whether they had actually been troubled by foreigners, 51.9% said “not particularly.”
- Some 81.6% of Japanese respondents said they have “no or little interaction” with foreigners in their daily lives.
- A combined 15.4% said they thought it would be “very good” or “good” if the number of foreigners in their area increased.
- A high proportion cited “information seen on social media and online news” as a source of information about foreigners (39.3%).
- This was far higher than the share with positive views (26.2%).
- People with positive views of an increase in foreign residents had a high average well-being score of 6.77 out of 10.
- This was far above the national average of 5.99.
- By contrast, those with negative views had an average well-being score of 5.64, below the average.
- The share satisfied with their current lives was 74.1%.
- The well-being score was 6.77, with 65.9% scoring 6.0 or higher.
- The share who felt they were recognized as members of their local community reached 62.8%.
- 2,060 men and women aged 18–79 living in municipalities with a high proportion of foreign residents
- The survey covered 292 municipalities.
- At the end of 2025, the population of foreign residents in Japan exceeded 4.12 million.

## 【BOUL’ANGE】Autumn-only breads featuring sweet potatoes, chestnuts and pumpkin arrive Oct. 1 (Thu.)!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002689.000011498.html
- anchor: #n3097657
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベイクルーズ、BOUL’ANGE、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.

BOUL’ANGE, a boulangerie operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will begin selling autumn-only breads and sweets featuring sweet potatoes, chestnuts and pumpkin from Oct. 1.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 22 locations nationwide
- ¥ 389

## 【October-only】A special offer is coming! The spotlight is yours—unleashed. Step into a coming-of-age that is uniquely yours and impossible to imitate.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:29:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001623.000041720.html
- anchor: #n3097623
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社三景スタジオ、写真工房ぱれっと、Amazon

写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is running a coming-of-age ceremony campaign for October only. It offers a furisode rental exhibition, new prices for pre-ceremony photo plans, and various perks, including Mille Albums, design boards and discounts. The campaign is available at multiple locations across Hokkaido.

Facts:
- Worth up to ¥66,000
- Special furisode in 15 categories
- New prices starting at ¥19,800
- Family group photo session (worth ¥11,000)
- Second outfit from the Premier Line (worth ¥44,000)
- Up to 10% off plan fees
- Amazon gift card worth up to 5,000 yen

## Head to Ariake Garden for an autumn outing! Halloween event “AriHaro2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:28:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000499.000062100.html
- anchor: #n3097624
- Companies mentioned: 住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、住友不動産株式会社、住友不動産グループ、ホテル「ヴィラフォンテーヌ グランド 東京有明」、無印良品、コジマ×ビックカメラ、ロフト、ABC-MART、H&M、西松屋、ムラサキスポーツ、Yogibo Store、レゴ®ストア、島村楽器、ニトリ デコホーム、丸善、ボーネルンドあそびのせかい（キドキド）、トモズ、カルディコーヒーファーム、サーティワンアイスクリーム、ペコちゃんmilkyドーナツ、タコベル、ドミノ・ピザ、イオンスタイル、ビオラル

住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold the Halloween event “AriHaro2026” at Ariake Garden on Oct. 10–12 and 17 and 18. Activities will include workshops, a stamp rally and merchandise sales.

Facts:
- Marking its 7th year
- From Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)
- Oct. 10 (Sat.)–12 (Mon., holiday), 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.)
- Admission: from ¥500 (tax included)
- Admission: from ¥1,430 (tax included)
- Ages 12 and under
- First 500 people each day
- Period: Sept. 1 (Tue.)–Nov. 30 (Mon.)
- It opened in 2020 as a new landmark in the Tokyo Bay area
- Parking: approx. 1,800 spaces

## We support the Japan-Vietnam original musical “アニオー姫”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:27:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000660.000002398.html
- anchor: #n3097625
- Companies mentioned: アチーブメント株式会社、KAAT神奈川芸術劇場、東京商工会議所

人材教育コンサルティング会社のアチーブメント株式会社は、KAAT神奈川芸術劇場で上演される日越共同制作ミュージカル『アニオー姫 〜Hẹn gặp lại 再び〜』に協賛し応援している。総監督の大山大輔氏は同社の受講生であり、作品のテーマに共感したとしている。

Facts:
- Marks its 39th year since founding
- The company has more than 540,000 clients
- Selected in 2025 as a first-member company of 東京商工会議所
- 2026 Japan “Best Workplaces” ranking
- Ranked 3rd in the mid-sized company category
- Named a Best Company for 11 consecutive years
- Performance dates: from Sept. 12 (Sat.), 2026

## Japan-based BlockchainWork partners with グエン・タット・タイン大学 to develop blockchain talent

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:27:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000174628.html
- anchor: #n3097626
- Companies mentioned: BlockchainWork Joint Stock Company、BlockchainWork、グエン・タット・タイン大学、Nguyen Tat Thanh University、NTTU、日本ブロックチェーン協会、JBA、ベトナムブロックチェーン・デジタル資産協会、VBA、Chainalysis、世界経済フォーラム、WEF

BlockchainWork and グエン・タット・タイン大学 have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop blockchain talent.

Facts:
- September 23, 2026
- In 2021
- More than 23,000 candidates
- More than 350 employers
- More than 12 universities and educational institutions
- On Jan. 1, 2026
- Law No. 71/2025/QH15
- Government Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP
- By the end of August 2026
- 5 companies have passed the initial screening
- Ranked 4th in the world
- By 2030
- Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1236/QD-TTg
- Future of Jobs Report 2025
- Analyzed 1,029 job postings
- 53.4% of job demand
- With approximately 40,000 students enrolled
- 20 faculties
- 56 undergraduate majors
- 14 master’s programs
- 4 doctoral programs
- QS Asia University Rankings 2026
- Debuted in the THE Asia University Rankings 2026, ranking 5th in Vietnam

## 【TIFFANY & CO.】ティファニー announces initiative to carry Jean Schlumberger’s creative legacy into the future

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:27:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000717.000010426.html
- anchor: #n3097627
- Companies mentioned: ティファニー、ティファニー・アンド・カンパニー・ジャパン・インク、ティファニー アーカイブス、パリ装飾美術館、バージニア美術館

ティファニーは、ジャン・シュランバージェのクリエイティブなレガシー継承を目的とし、パリ装飾美術館とパートナーシップを締結してアーカイブの修復・デジタル化を進める。また、2026年パリ・ファッションウィークにおいてバージニア美術館と協力し展示「I Am Only a Pencil」を開催する。

Facts:
- Approximately 5,000 original design drawings
- Approximately 5,000 archival materials
- Paris Fashion Week 2026

## Stockwork launches smartphone app to reduce the burden of recording sales visits

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:26:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000167026.html
- anchor: #n3097628
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MEDIUM、Stockwork、App Store、Google Play

株式会社MEDIUM has launched “Stockwork,” a smartphone app for iPhone and Android that reduces the burden of recording sales visits. The app records and transcribes sales meetings and helps users enter data into SFA/CRM systems.

Facts:
- 109 sales managers and sales department heads
- 60.5%
- Companies with sales organizations of 50 or more people
- Of every 10 past sales meetings
- 5 or more

## 【Held Oct. 4】3rd “Gravity Day” anniversary party—University Gravity Karuta Championship—to be held in Omotesando

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:26:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189922.html
- anchor: #n3097629
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本重力研究協会、千疋屋

一般社団法人日本重力研究協会 will hold the 3rd “Gravity Day” anniversary party in Omotesando on Oct. 4, 2026. The event will feature an inter-university gravity karuta championship and a quiz contest, with free admission for university students.

Facts:
- Prize: 5万1千 yen
- Prize: ¥30,000
- ¥6,000 for 1 winner
- 10 bottles
- 6 bottles

## 【Limited quantities available!】Pistachio cakes from pistachio sweets specialist PISTA ＆ TOKYO go on sale at the 東京ギフトパレット店 only from Oct. 1 (Thu.).

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:24:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001442.000013125.html
- anchor: #n3097630
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケイシイシイ、PISTA ＆ TOKYO、PISTA&TOKYO、東京ギフトパレット店

PISTA ＆ TOKYO, a pistachio sweets specialist operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, will begin selling limited quantities of “Pistachio Cake” and “Pistage” exclusively at the 東京ギフトパレット店 from Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 【Contents】4 pieces
- 【Price】¥2,052 (tax included)
- From 14:30 each day
- Part 2: from 17:30

## Celebrating total support surpassing ¥5 million! The home coffee roaster “LUMA” is now available at up to 31% off. A ¥1,000-off coupon is also available—an opportunity to start a new at-home habit of enjoying freshly roasted coffee for less

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:23:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000184990.html
- anchor: #n3097631
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RT

株式会社RT's home coffee roaster “LUMA” is running a campaign offering up to 31% off and a ¥1,000-off coupon to mark surpassing ¥5 million in total support.

Facts:
- Up to 31% off
- 1,000 yen off

## Human Resources Magazine Publishes “Japan HR News: September Special Issue,” Featuring the Latest Recruitment Trends at Foreign-Affiliated Companies

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:20:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000118301.html
- anchor: #n3097632
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本人材ニュース社、アンテロープキャリアコンサルティング、エリメントHRC、キャリアビリティ、KMF PARTNERS、コンコードエグゼクティブグループ、CPASSキャリア、THRILL、タイグロンパートナーズ、レックスアドバイザーズ、Apex（エイペックス）、JAC International、マネジメントサービスセンター

株式会社日本人材ニュース社 published the human resources magazine “Japan HR News: September Special Issue” on September 10, 2026, featuring the latest recruitment trends at foreign-affiliated companies and reports on related businesses.

Facts:
- September 10, 2026
- First published in 1989

## アプレイン高等学院 | Notice of Classroom Relocation and Campus Tours

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:19:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000168598.html
- anchor: #n3097633
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アプレンティスシップ、アプレイン高等学院

株式会社アプレンティスシップ will relocate its classrooms to Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, starting October 1, 2026, and is accepting visitors for tours of its new school building.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 15‐1
- 2 units

## Boost your baby’s brainpower with their fingertips! Tactile picture book “Touch and See” goes on sale November 27!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:18:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000175803.html
- anchor: #n3097634
- Companies mentioned: 東京書店株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

東京書店株式会社 will release “Touch and See,” a picture book with textured cardboard inserts, written by Taro Ohno, on November 27, 2026.

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Release date: November 27, 2026
- The “The Very First of Life” series, one of the author’s best-known works, has surpassed 130,000 copies.

## [Held Oct. 3 (Sat.)–5 (Mon.)] [In a private room just for the two of you, take your time to talk] A first-time wedding experience festival in Nagoya offering personalized wedding consultations for brides who “can’t decide because there’s too much information”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:16:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001169.000021126.html
- anchor: #n3097635
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラコレ、冒険社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY CAFE、KITTE名古屋、DRESSY ONLINE、ViKet Town

The Wedding First Experience Festival, presented by the “PLACOLE & DRESSY” brand operated by 冒険社プラコレ, will be held for free from October 3 to 5 at KITTE名古屋, a commercial complex directly connected to Nagoya Station.

Facts:
- Oct. 3 (Sat.)–5 (Mon.)
- Limited to 40 couples
- More than 1,700
- Up to ¥111,500 worth
- From more than 260 types
- 10% off forever
- Up to 90% OFF
- 210,000 cumulative downloads

## あさぎり牛乳 Launches Its First Major Giveaway Campaign! The “Milk Life Campaign,” Where You Collect Stickers to Enter, Is Underway

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:14:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000161984.html
- anchor: #n3097469
- Companies mentioned: 朝霧乳業株式会社、あさぎり牛乳

Asagiri Nyugyo will launch the “Milk Life Campaign,” a major giveaway campaign for its milk sweets brand あさぎり牛乳, on September 17, 2026. Stickers will be distributed for every ¥500 spent, including tax, at participating stores. Collect 10 stickers and enter for a chance to win a ¥5,000 set of merchandise or sweets.

Facts:
- ¥500, including tax
- 10 stickers
- ¥5,000 set
- 20 winners selected by lottery
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Monday, Nov. 30, 2026

## Special Exhibition “Pokemon Astronomy Observatory,” Exploring the Mysteries of Space with Pokémon, Opens in Toyohashi! On Display: A “Fossil Meteorite” Shown to the Public for the First Time in the World and Samples from Asteroid Ryugu Brought Back by Hayabusa2 ≪Science is amazing!≫

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:11:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001035.000025583.html
- anchor: #n3097470
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポケモン、NHKプロモーション、NHKアート、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.、フィールド自然史博物館、JAXA、国立天文台、国立科学博物館

The special exhibition “Pokemon Astronomy Observatory,” which connects the Pokémon video game series with the mysteries of space, has opened at the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. On display are a fossil meteorite being shown to the public for the first time in the world and samples from Ryugu collected by the asteroid probe Hayabusa2.

Facts:
- More than 1,000 types
- And then, 4 years later
- About 470 million years ago
- 30 elementary and junior high school students took part
- 255 people applied for the open call
- About 2,700 people attended
- Adults: 1,000 yen

## [Travel Industry × LLMO] ipe to Hold Webinar on LLMO Strategies for Travel Websites to Get Recommended by AI (Oct. 8 (Thu.))

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000145103.html
- anchor: #n3097477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ipe、Google、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、AKARUMI

株式会社ipe will hold a webinar on LLMO strategies for the travel industry on October 8, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 8, 2026
- A track record of supporting diverse industries, with more than 500 companies
- A track record of a retention rate of over 90%

## [岡山県瀬戸内市] Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Setouchi Town Meeting to Be Held

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000184040.html
- anchor: #n3097476
- Companies mentioned: 瀬戸内市役所、牛窓町公民館、ゆめトピア長船、岡山県瀬戸内市

岡山県瀬戸内市 will hold the “Setouchi Town Meeting 2026” at 3 locations in the city on October 3 and 4, where residents can exchange views on municipal administration in the first half of Reiwa 8 and the roles of branch offices and satellite offices.

Facts:
- 3 locations in the city
- Total area: 125.46 square kilometers
- A population of about 3万5千 people
- As little as 21 minutes

## [New 2026 AW Collection] Kyoto-born brand KIMONOMACHI releases “Kimono Fukubukuro,” everyday kimonos you can wear like dresses. Introducing all 12 carefully designed styles

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000027137.html
- anchor: #n3097475
- Companies mentioned: 豊彩株式会社、KIMONOMACHI、有限会社京都きもの町、京都きもの町

KIMONOMACHI, a Kyoto-born kimono brand and subsidiary of 豊彩株式会社, will release its new “Kimono Fukubukuro” Fall/Winter 2026 collection on September 30 and distribute coupons for a limited time.

Facts:
- 20% OFF
- For more than 15 years
- 13,200 yen including tax
- ¥17,600 including tax

## Wallpaper brand “WhO” unveils 35 new items in 26 designs from Dallas-based “LOOK.” Designs that appeal to the senses, layering scenes and textures in a space

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000019866.html
- anchor: #n3097474
- Companies mentioned: 野原グループ株式会社、look. Walls & Interiors、UL Solutions社

Wallpaper brand “WhO,” operated by 野原グループ株式会社, added 35 new items on September 29 to its series featuring designs by the American wallpaper brand “look.”

Facts:
- 35 items
- September 29
- ¥8,100 / m
- More than 3,000 items

## スポオクにて、愛媛オレンジバイキングスが開幕記念スペシャルオークションを開催

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000381.000088331.html
- anchor: #n3097473
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モバオク、モバオク、エンゲート株式会社、エンゲート、愛媛オレンジバイキングス、Google Play、iTunes

株式会社モバオクとエンゲート株式会社が提供するスポーツチーム公式オークションサービス「スポオク」にて、B.LEAGUE所属の愛媛オレンジバイキングスが2026-27シーズン開幕記念として選手着用ユニフォームのオークションを開催する。

Facts:
- Begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- October 4 (Sun.) 22:00
- 330 yen per month
- 360 yen per month
- 10% of the winning bid

## < Exclusive to マイング博多駅店 > “Gian duja Chocolat,” with a rich gianduja flavor perfect for the coming season, goes on sale October 1 (Thu.) from 赤い風船!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000539.000007503.html
- anchor: #n3097472
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社九十九島グループ、赤い風船、マイング博多駅店

赤い風船, a brand of 株式会社九十九島グループ, will launch the limited-time product “Gianduja Chocolat” at マイング博多駅店 starting October 1.

Facts:
- 5 pieces: ¥1,296 (tax included)
- Thursday, Oct. 1
- Made with 91% cultured butter among the butter used

## 豊橋市前芝中で保・小・中連携の聖火リレー、プロフィギュアスケーターの鈴木明子さんと（第20回アジア競技大会2026／愛知・名古屋）

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001037.000025583.html
- anchor: #n3097471
- Companies mentioned: 豊橋市、豊橋市立前芝中学校、前芝小学校、前芝保育園

A torch relay bringing together preschool, elementary, and junior high students was held at 豊橋市立前芝中学校 ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Professional figure skater Akiko Suzuki also took part.

Facts:
- There are only 14 such schools in Aichi Prefecture
- 15 students from grades 1–3 at Maeshiba Junior High
- A total of 16 people passed the torch along
- We were able to carry the hopes of all 16 people to the finish

## Kumamoto orchard “ハナウタカジツ” launches “Hanauta Radio,” a podcast created together with the people who enjoy its produce

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:09:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000170617.html
- anchor: #n3097478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハナウタカジツ、ハナウタカジツ

Kumamoto orchard “ハナウタカジツ” will begin distributing “Hanauta Radio,” a podcast hosted by listeners, in July 2026.

Facts:
- Starting in July 2026
- Guests: 2 members of Hanouta

## 豊橋の生産者とスタートアップが交流するイベントを東京で開催します【豊橋市アグリテックコンテスト】

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:09:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001030.000025583.html
- anchor: #n3097479
- Companies mentioned: 豊橋市、イノチオアグリ株式会社、株式会社ATファーム、沼野園芸、株式会社きゅうりトマトなすび、株式会社WAKU、AgVenture Lab、デロイト トーマツ ベンチャーサポート株式会社、一般社団法人AgVenture Lab

愛知県豊橋市は、市内の農業課題解決を目的とした「アグリテックコンテスト」の応募促進および生産者とスタートアップの交流を図るため、令和8年10月16日に東京でイベントを開催する。登壇者にはイノチオアグリ株式会社や株式会社ATファームなど地元企業・生産者、および過去の入賞企業である株式会社きゅうりトマトなすびや株式会社WAKUが含まれる。

Facts:
- 10 million yen in total prizes
- 2 years of ongoing support

## ≪Non Hoi × Kemono Friends collaboration!≫ Non Hoi Park joins the location-based digital rally “Kemono Friends Diary”!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:08:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001036.000025583.html
- anchor: #n3097480
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポケモン、NHKプロモーション、NHKアート、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.、自然科学研究機構 国立天文台、宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）

Non Hoi Park, the Toyohashi General Zoological and Botanical Park in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, announced that it will participate in the location-based digital rally “Kemono Friends Diary.” The event will run from September 19 to December 27, 2026. The park will also host “Autumn Festival 2026,” while the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History will hold “Pokemon Astronomy Observatory.”

Facts:
- 5 rally spots in Toyohashi
- The event runs from September 19, 2026
- to December 27
- 3 locations inside Non Hoi Park
- The first collaboration event in 2017
- In 5 varieties
- Adults: 1,000 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
- Web tickets: Adults ¥840
- Elementary and junior high school students: 250 yen

## 【そごう大宮店】Bringing producers’ passion to the dining table. The 40th Hokkaido Products and Tourism Fair opens

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:07:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002490.000031382.html
- anchor: #n3097481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社そごう・西武、そごう大宮店、ふらのガーデンカフェ、ルーキーファーム、小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ、金獅子精肉店、世壱屋、札幌ラーメン 風来坊、北の味覚 すず花、ビストロ南家、らーめん初代、IMOTERIA GELABO、ミルクデザイン、228 COFFEE Roastery、あづまジンギスカン本舗、北海工房、姫海鮮、旭川駅立売商会、やきにくれすとらん沙蘭、与壱屋、トップファームグループ

The 40th Hokkaido Products and Tourism Fair will be held at そごう大宮店 from October 1 to 12, 2026, with food, sweets and gourmet products from Hokkaido on sale.

Facts:
- 40th
- Oct. 1, 2026
- The 12th (Monday, public holiday)
- 7th floor = event space
- 880 yen
- 481 yen
- 391 yen
- 3,001 yen
- ¥1,375
- 2,700 yen
- 6,480 yen
- 651 yen
- 1,001 yen
- 1,100 yen
- 1,458 yen
- 1,080 yen

## Hinatazaka46’s “18th Single Hinatazaka46 LIVE” DAY1 & DAY2 to be livestreamed on ABEMA PPV on October 6 (Tuesday) and 7 (Wednesday), 2026

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:07:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004037.000064643.html
- anchor: #n3097482
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、ABEMA PPV、Seed & Flower合同会社

ABEMA has announced that it will livestream Hinatazaka46’s “18th Single Hinatazaka46 LIVE” DAY1 & DAY2 on ABEMA PPV on October 6 and 7, 2026. Ticket sales begin September 29, and tickets cost 3,500 yen (3,900 yen including fees when purchased through the app).

Facts:
- 18th Single
- October 6, 2026
- Oct. 7, 2026
- September 29
- 3,500 yen (tax included)
- 400 yen
- 3,900 yen (tax included)

## Dedicated voice databases for “Synthesizer V 2” go on sale: “Synthesizer V 2 AI Nanami” and “Synthesizer V 2 AI Kohki”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:07:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000060783.html
- anchor: #n3097483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AHS、Dreamtonics

株式会社AHS will release “Synthesizer V 2 AI Nanami” and “Synthesizer V 2 AI Kohki,” voice databases designed for the next-generation singing synthesis software “Synthesizer V 2,” on September 29, 2026. Each download version is priced at 9,680 yen.

Facts:
- Sept. 29, 2026
- 9,680 yen

## “NTT Docomo presents Lemino BOXING Double World Title Match: Masamichi Yabuki vs. Miel Fajardo” to be exclusively livestreamed on Lemino Premium

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:06:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001153.000113690.html
- anchor: #n3097484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社WOWOW、Lemino、大橋ボクシングジム、KOD LAB、DANGAN

株式会社NTTドコモ announced that it will exclusively livestream a boxing event hosted by 大橋ボクシングジム on November 26, 2026, via Lemino, its video streaming service operated as a joint venture with WOWOW.

Facts:
- Nov. 26, 2026
- 1,540 yen per month (tax included)

## Craft gin brand HOLON launches a non-alcoholic gin in its popular osmanthus flavor

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:05:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000130045.html
- anchor: #n3097485
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SOMA、HOLON、シヤチル、蔦屋書店、RiCE

Craft gin brand HOLON will launch “HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00%,” a non-alcoholic gin in its popular osmanthus flavor, on September 29, 2026. Based on a popular product that has sold more than 10,000 bottles to date, it uses a proprietary method to recreate a rich aroma despite containing 0.00% alcohol. Related events and retail rollouts are also planned.

Facts:
- Starting September 29, 2026
- This will be the second flavor
- More than 10,000 bottles sold to date
- 0.00% alcohol
- Regular bottle (500ml): 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Capital: 2 million yen

## 【FCE】Notice of capital and business alliance with アディッシュ株式会社

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:02:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000443.000029370.html
- anchor: #n3097486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＦＣＥ、アディッシュ株式会社

株式会社ＦＣＥは、アディッシュ株式会社との間で資本業務提携契約を締結した。ＦＣＥはアディッシュ社の株式4.5％を取得し、両社は教育・研修領域で協業する。

Facts:
- アディッシュ社の普通株式98,000株
- 4.5% of the total issued shares
- Capital: 36,086,850 yen
- Adopted by approximately 350 private schools
- The board meeting held on September 29, 2026

## GIGABYTE launches the “B760M AORUS ARI WIFI6E DDR4,” an AORUS B760 Shenying Rin Micro ATX motherboard

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:01:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000085836.html
- anchor: #n3097487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニューエックス、GIGABYTE、GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY社

株式会社ニューエックス will begin selling the “B760M AORUS ARI WIFI6E DDR4,” a GIGABYTE Micro ATX motherboard equipped with an AMD B760 chipset, on October 2, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 2, 2026
- 26,800 yen (tax included)

## Hinatazaka46 and KO1KEYZ grace the cover! The latest issue of “HMV the music & movie master ISSUE 402” is published on Tuesday, September 29

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:01:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000730.000034304.html
- anchor: #n3097488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、HMV、HMV&BOOKS、HMV record shop

HMV, operated by 株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント, will publish the free magazine “HMV the music & movie master ISSUE 402” on September 29. Hinatazaka46 and KO1KEYZ will appear on the cover, and copies will be distributed free at HMV stores nationwide.

Facts:
- ISSUE 402
- Sept. 29, 2026
- 18th single
- October 7
- 12-member group
- 400th issue

## “Fit Boxing Touken Ranbu -Shutsujin! Exercise Honmaru-” set for release! Animate bonus revealed! The Animate-exclusive bonus is an acrylic plate set featuring six swordsmen!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:01:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009005.000016756.html
- anchor: #n3097489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイト、任天堂、EXNOA LLC、NITRO PLUS、Imagineer Co., Ltd.、アニメイトホールディングス

株式会社アニメイトホールディングス announced the release of “Fit Boxing Touken Ranbu -Shutsujin! Exercise Honmaru-” for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The game is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, and purchasers from 株式会社アニメイト will receive an exclusive acrylic plate bonus.

Facts:
- Jan. 15, 2027
- 18,800 yen (tax included)
- 7,678 yen (tax included)
- 3 million copies sold across the series
- Total users surpass 15 million

## 【Dior】Jisoo spotted at Incheon Airport

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:01:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003116.000008795.html
- anchor: #n3097490
- Companies mentioned: クリスチャン・ディオール合同会社、Dior、クリスチャン ディオール

On September 25, 2026, Jisoo was spotted at Seoul’s Incheon Airport as she headed to Paris for the Spring/Summer 2027 collection. She was wearing a Dior sweater and a mini “Dior Cigale” bag.

Facts:
- Sept. 25, 2026
- Spring/Summer 2027
- 0120-02-1947

## Visitors try out the new feature at the September 15 launch event for “Niau Room by ZOZO”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000602.000096287.html
- anchor: #n3097491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZOZO、WEAR by ZOZO、niaulab TV by ZOZO、ZOZOTOWN

株式会社ZOZO held a hands-on event on September 15 to mark the launch of “Niau Room by ZOZO,” a new feature in the WEAR fashion coordination app.

Facts:
- 28 fashion core types in total
- 92.5% of respondents said, “The ‘Best Outfit Today’ recommendation (outfit suggestions based on my type) was helpful”
- 83.8% said the generated results for “Try-on Outfit” (virtual try-on of outfits) were high quality
- Furthermore, 88.1% of those respondents said, “Seeing how the clothes would look on me through Try-on Outfit increased my desire to buy them”
- Number of respondents: 80
- Has surpassed 20 million downloads
- From more than 15 million posts

## 【2026 June–August (6–8) Crowdfunding Product Trends Survey】2,698 physical products; total backing of 7.04 billion yen, with gadgets accounting for 51.1%

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000116374.html
- anchor: #n3097492
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社craco、Makuake、CAMPFIRE、GREEN FUNDING

株式会社craco analyzed domestic crowdfunding projects that ended between June and August (6–8), 2026, and announced that physical products received total backing of 7.04 billion yen, with the gadget category accounting for a 51.1% share.

Facts:
- 2,698 physical products
- 6,060 domestic crowdfunding projects
- Cumulative total backing of 12.23094 billion yen
- A total of 690,758 backers
- Accounted for 57.5% of the total
- Gadgets received approximately 3.6 billion yen
- Median backing amount: 588,000 yen
- Median number of backers: 55
- Cumulative total backing of approximately 12.23 billion yen
- 1,197 projects in August (8)
- Approximately 2.92 billion yen
- Increased by 507 projects
- 690 projects in June (6)
- Approximately 1.65 billion yen
- Makuake × gadgets: 115 projects
- Approximately 2.36 billion yen in total backing
- Median backing amount: 1.569 million yen
- Makuake × home: 148 projects as well
- Median backing amount: 1.163 million yen
- The number of projects was small, at 19
- 130 companies; cumulative total of more than 800 million yen
- Cumulative total of more than 800 million yen

## 【Opening its 2nd location in Nara Prefecture!】County’s first sauna and FIT-BEAUTY (women-only), golf, high-concentration oxygen rooms and more offer the “ultimate wellness experience”! FIT-EASY 奈良平群店 has pre-opened!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001023.000099487.html
- anchor: #n3097493
- Companies mentioned: フィットイージー株式会社、YA-MAN、LEXCO、ONHIM、BULL、M TORTURE、ALLOUT、Amazon、Apple、App Store、Google Play、一般社団法人日本フィットネス産業協会

フィットイージー株式会社 has pre-opened FIT-EASY 奈良平群店 in 平群町, 生駒郡, 奈良県, introducing the prefecture’s first sauna and women-only beauty equipment.

Facts:
- Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
- Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
- Equipped with 73 shared parking spaces
- About 30 minutes by car
- 31 days after joining
- More than 300 locations nationwide
- Amazon gift card (worth ¥50,000)
- Monthly membership fee: ¥7,678
- Facial recognition ID issuance fee: ¥3,300
- Administrative fee 2,200 yen
- Capital: 1,357,449,180 yen
- Employees: 320
- Number of locations: 302

## ファミリアナース conducts pediatric home-nursing training connecting hospitals and homes

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000111733.html
- anchor: #n3097620
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lico perk、ファミリアナース、昭和医科大学病院

ファミリアナース, a pediatric-focused home nursing station operated by 株式会社Lico perk, conducted training for nurses from the ICU at 昭和医科大学病院 to learn about the home lives of children requiring medical care and the support they receive.

Facts:
- Established: Oct. 3, 2022
- Tracheostomy and feeding tube (age 4)
- CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure therapy), feeding tube and ED tube (age 2)
- 2 people requiring the following medical care

## 弁護士法人ALG introduces a mandatory retirement age of 70, creating an organization where multiple generations can thrive through a system that lets employees continue in active roles rather than being rehired

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191074.html
- anchor: #n3097619
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士法人ALG＆Associates、弁護士法人ALG&Associates、ALG＆Associates (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

弁護士法人ALG＆Associates has introduced a mandatory retirement system premised on employees continuing to work in active roles until age 70, aiming to foster contributions from multiple generations and provide practical legal support through unchanged salaries and the transfer of expertise.

Facts:
- Mandatory retirement age of 70
- 131 attorneys on staff
- The firm also has 240 staff members
- 371 people in total
- 12 locations in Japan
- 1 overseas location
- More than 500 companies

## WEIN / BACKSTAGE Group brings together the collective strength of all 30 companies and relaunches as “YOAKE Group”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191615.html
- anchor: #n3097618
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YOAKE、WEIN / BACKSTAGE Group、YOAKE Group、CONTORNO、CLOUD WIN、株式会社CROSS FM、株式会社BACKSTAGE、株式会社キープレイヤーズ、株式会社プロノバ、ワイ・エイ・パートナーズ株式会社、ジャイロ経営塾、日本ケンタッキーフライドチキン、日本ペプシコーラ、ナイキジャパン、LVMHグループ、バブソン大学、株式会社日本経済財政再生機構、リミックスポイント、日本暗号資産等取引業協会、株式会社圓窓、元日本マイクロソフト、PwCコンサルティング、DNコンサルティング株式会社、プライスウォーターハウスクーパース株式会社、KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、FiNC Technologies、WIRED Audi INNOVATION AWARD

WEIN/BACKSTAGE Group changed the name of its holding company to 株式会社YOAKE on September 29, 2026, and relaunched as “YOAKE Group.” It comprises 30 companies, has begun collaborating with CROSS FM, and established an 8-member advisory board.

Facts:
- All 30 companies
- Starting September 29, 2026
- An advisory board comprising 8 members
- More than 12,000 career consultations
- Recruitment consultations with more than 4,000 business owners
- Outside directors and advisers at more than 80 companies
- Surpassed 12 million downloads
- Raised more than 15 billion yen in total
- Media generating 1 billion views per month

## 水戸ホーリーホック signs official partnership on talent development

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000065223.html
- anchor: #n3097617
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人APOLLO PROJECT、株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック、水戸ホーリーホック

一般社団法人APOLLO PROJECT has signed an official partnership agreement on talent development with 株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック. The two parties have worked since 2023 to develop players and staff and build the organization through the Make Value Project (MVP), and will now strengthen their support for the growth of people over the medium to long term.

Facts:
- 2023

## 【A gift beyond the extraordinary.】じかまき総本店, a specialty shop for rice gifts, opens its official online shop. Entrust gratitude and respect to “美里ハナヨメ,” its original gift rice from 美里町, 宮城県. Sales begin October 1, alongside a beautiful culture of giving.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000191714.html
- anchor: #n3097616
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社じかまき、じかまき総本店

株式会社じかまき will open the official online shop of じかまき総本店, a specialty shop for rice gifts, on October 1, 2026, and begin selling its original gift rice “美里ハナヨメ,” produced in 美里町, 宮城県, among other products.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Contents: 3 kg
- Price: ¥15,800 (tax and shipping included)
- Price: ¥9,800 (tax and shipping included)

## “teamtakuCUP TAKE AIR 2026” to be held October 12 (Monday, national holiday)! Full lineup revealed, including music acts such as nobodyknows+, Japan’s first ski-jump experience track, hands-on activities and food!

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000189204.html
- anchor: #n3097615
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TAKEAIR、teamtaku、TicketMe、（有）守屋建設興業、Food Truck SORA、KIIIYA cafe&hostel、FATLAND、SBC RESORT 木島平、一般社団法人Take Sun、飯山市、アクテック、株式会社タイコー、株式会社SBC

teamtaku, led by Sochi Olympic bronze medalist Taku Takeuchi, has announced details of “teamtakuCUP TAKE AIR 2026,” to be held on October 12, 2026, at 飯山シャンツェ in 飯山市, 長野県. The event will feature music acts including nobodyknows+, as well as Japan’s first ski-jump experience track, activities and a food area. Advance tickets are on sale at TicketMe.

Facts:
- October 12, 2026
- 8:00 OPEN
- 19:00 CLOSE
- 1,500 yen
- 1,000 yen
- Until 21:30

## 株式会社多角形、「株式会社オールブルーグループ」へ社名変更

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000154495.html
- anchor: #n3097614
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社多角形、株式会社オールブルーグループ、ALLBLUE GROUP Inc.、多角形ホールディングス、株式会社ユニーク、オールブルー

株式会社多角形 will change its name to 株式会社オールブルーグループ effective October 23, 2026, and Taisuke Sukeno will become its new CEO. The group will comprise 8 companies and strengthen its integrated proposal capabilities.

Facts:
- October 23, 2026
- 8 companies in the group
- Capital: ¥25,000,000
- Number of employees: 104

## Sonic celebrates its 35th anniversary with new art by 16 artists; R11R to curate art for commemorative exhibition

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000148100.html
- anchor: #n3097613
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社R11R、池袋PARCO、株式会社セガ、kanon inc.

株式会社R11R will curate the art for “SONIC the Exhibition -ACROSS GENERATIONS-,” an exhibition marking Sonic’s 35th anniversary, opening at 池袋PARCO on Oct. 9, 2026. The exhibition will feature new art by 16 creators, with some works scheduled for sale.

Facts:
- Sonic’s 35th anniversary
- 4 themes
- Admission: ¥1,500
- The series has sold more than 1.77 billion copies in total

## 株式会社多角形 changes its name to 株式会社オールブルーグループ

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000097242.html
- anchor: #n3097612
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社多角形、株式会社オールブルーグループ、ALLBLUE GROUP Inc.、株式会社ユニーク、リクルート、博報堂、コンテンツブティック「オールブルー」、多角形ホールディングス、株式会社オールブルー

株式会社多角形 will change its name to 株式会社オールブルーグループ effective Oct. 23, 2026, and Taisuke Sukeno will become the new CEO. The group will comprise 8 companies and pursue an integrated promotion business.

Facts:
- Oct. 23, 2026
- July 2026
- 8 companies in the group
- 2023
- 2013
- 2025
- Capital: ¥25,000,000
- Number of employees: 104
- As of July 2026
- Established: December 2022

## Create a system that brings the next customer through your customers! Launch of “Oshi-Ma (fan marketing)”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000157672.html
- anchor: #n3097611
- Companies mentioned: Otaac株式会社、渋谷道玄坂東急ビル

Otaac株式会社 has launched Oshi-Ma, a support service for “fan marketing” that helps customers attract new customers.

Facts:
- Established: February 2025

## Kasisto, which uses DX to train skilled craftspeople, contributes to JACIC Information No. 134 feature on “i-Construction 2.0”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000163712.html
- anchor: #n3097610
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カシスト、JACIC、一般財団法人日本建設情報総合センター、株式会社TSグループ、国土交通省、総務省、経済産業省

株式会社カシスト contributed an article to JACIC’s institutional magazine JACIC Information No. 134, arguing that in promoting i-Construction 2.0, skills training automation (codifying tacit knowledge) is important alongside hardware. In a demonstration at its affiliate 株式会社TSグループ, foreign workers and inexperienced workers acquired skills equivalent to 75% of those of veteran workers in 1 year, with results including lower turnover and increased sales.

Facts:
- JACIC Information No. 134
- Published on Sept. 4, 2026
- By fiscal 2040
- Increase productivity by 1.5 times
- About 94% are small businesses with 19 or fewer employees
- Recruitment costs of ¥2 million to ¥3 million
- Equivalent to 75% of a veteran worker’s skills
- Turnover fell from 33%
- to 14%
- a decrease of 19 percentage points
- 導入前の3,578万円から
- 7,161万円へ
- Capital: 9.25 million yen

## 怒髪天×銀牙伝説シリーズPOP UP STORE コラボTシャツ発売決定！

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000172115.html
- anchor: #n3097609
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンテック、怒髪天、銀牙伝説シリーズ

Three T-shirt designs created in a collaboration between rock band 怒髪天 and manga artist Yoshihiro Takahashi’s 銀牙伝説シリーズ will be sold at a POP UP STORE running from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026.

Facts:
- ¥9,900 each (tax included)
- Oct. 10, 2026 (Sat.)–Oct. 12 (Mon., holiday)
- Marking 55 years as an artist
- 21 years later

## Ko Hashizume joins 株式会社サニーアーツ

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000191660.html
- anchor: #n3097608
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サニーアーツ、文学座、劇団雲、演劇集団円、日本芸術院、KBCラジオ、九州朝日放送、朝日新聞デジタル、株式会社グランアーツ

Actor Isao Hashizume announced that he would join 株式会社サニーアーツ in September 2026.

Facts:
- September 2026
- Born Sept. 17, 1941
- In 1975
- Left the troupe in February 2026

## 【大分初出店！】もんじゃの聖地月島に本店を構え、東京駅でも大行列の「月島もんじゃ たまとや」がアミュプラザおおいた内の豊後にわさき一服食堂に堂々オープン

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000186441.html
- anchor: #n3097607
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KISSUI GROUP、月島もんじゃ たまとや、有限会社上野建築研究所、豊洲水産仲卸、アミュプラザおおいた

株式会社KISSUI GROUP will open a branch of popular monjayaki restaurant 月島もんじゃ たまとや, headquartered in Tokyo’s Tsukishima district, at アミュプラザおおいた, directly connected to Oita Station, on Oct. 16, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 16, 2026
- The fourth year of Meiji

## [Pork buns by ウァン] A new autumn treat for sweet potato lovers! “おさつバターまん,” filled with smooth roasted sweet potato paste and chunks of sweet potato fragrant with mellow butter, launches as a limited-edition autumn product on Thursday, Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000168562.html
- anchor: #n3097606
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社まる天、ウァン

“おさつバターまん,” a new limited-edition autumn product from 株式会社まる天’s Chinese bun brand ウァン, goes on sale Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 380円(税込)/1個
- Stores selling the product (3 stores)

## 来場者1人あたり＋500円の新たな収益機会を創出！観光施設向け「レベニューシェア型スマホ音声ガイド」を提供開始

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000030428.html
- anchor: #n3097605
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トゥーエイト

株式会社トゥーエイト has launched ミュージアムガイド＋, a paid audio guide for tourist attractions that visitors can listen to on their smartphones. The service can be introduced with no initial fee and uses a revenue-sharing model in which the ¥500 usage fee is split with the facility, supporting services for inbound visitors and the creation of new revenue streams.

Facts:
- 来場者1人あたり500円
- 2,000 visitors
- 10% usage rate
- Approx. ¥100,000 in monthly sales
- Approx. ¥1.2 million annually

## AIリーガルテック協会 and 日本プロフェッショナルテック協会 to co-host seminar explaining Reiwa 8 guidelines on Article 72 of the Attorneys Act, with a Ministry of Justice official

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000108735.html
- anchor: #n3097604
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人AIリーガルテック協会、一般社団法人日本プロフェッショナルテック協会、株式会社リセ、弁護士ドットコム株式会社

AIリーガルテック協会 and 日本プロフェッショナルテック協会 will co-host a seminar with a Ministry of Justice official to explain the Reiwa 8 guidelines concerning Article 72 of the Attorneys Act.

Facts:
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- From 11:00 a.m.
- Participation fee: free

## 『World of Tanks』、新たなコラボ・バトルパスで『DOOM™』の世界が到来！2連装砲の戦車「FV225 Collector」がアージャントの力を宿した外観で登場

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000182111.html
- anchor: #n3097603
- Companies mentioned: ウォーゲーミングジャパン合同会社、ウォーゲーミング、Bethesda Softworks LLC、ZeniMax Media Inc.、id Software

ウォーゲーミングは、PC向け戦車アクションゲーム『World of Tanks』において、2026年10月1日から10月11日まで『DOOM™』とのコラボ・バトルパスを開催することを発表した。本イベントでは、『DOOM』シリーズのキャラクターやカスタマイズ報酬、および2連装砲を搭載した戦車「FV225 Collector」が登場する。

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Through Sunday, Oct. 11
- 5 characters
- More than 950 armored vehicles

## Oct. 19 in Kanazawa | Change how you fundamentally assess risk as a business leader! “Cybersecurity Seminar”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000185738.html
- anchor: #n3097602
- Companies mentioned: 金沢商工会議所、石川県警察本部、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、日本商工会議所、警視庁

金沢商工会議所 will hold a cybersecurity seminar on Oct. 19, 2026, for small and medium-sized businesses and small enterprises in the prefecture. Speakers including Ikuo Nakamura of Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance will discuss changing risk perceptions and countermeasures.

Facts:
- Oct. 19, 2026
- Capacity: 40 people
- More than 30 prefectural police headquarters nationwide

## IMVAL to launch “2026 October Collection” on Oct. 1, bringing color to the start of autumn. 8 items, including a frilled maid dress.

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000160538.html
- anchor: #n3097601
- Companies mentioned: IMVAL、株式会社クリーム、QOOZA、ラフォーレ原宿

IMVAL will launch its “2026 October Collection” on Oct. 1, 2026. The collection features 8 items, including a frilled maid dress, and will be available at the ラフォーレ原宿 store and the official QOOZA online store.

Facts:
- All 8 items
- ¥15,950

## 【プラチナ×ダイヤモンド、デイトナの"最高峰"が銀座に】 ロレックス コスモグラフ デイトナ プラチナ バゲットダイヤベゼル×パヴェダイヤ(Ref.116576TBR)を買取・入荷

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000184560.html
- anchor: #n3097600
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社陽吉グループ、ロレックス、ROLEX、陽吉

株式会社陽吉グループは、ロレックス「コスモグラフ デイトナ」のプラチナ製宝飾モデル(Ref.116576TBR)を買取し、銀座店にて販売を開始した。

Facts:
- The domestic retail price at launch was ¥16.2 million (tax included).
- Domestic reference price: ¥16,200,000 (tax included)
- 36 baguette-cut diamonds
- Case size: 40 mm
- Cumulative sales of ¥235.6 billion over 3 fiscal years in luxury watch resale
- Capital: 50,000,000 yen

## [Notice of interfm’s October 2026 programming lineup changes]

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000184876.html
- anchor: #n3097599
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社InterFM897、インターエフエム、interfm、フィリップ・キャピタル証券、Juice Recordings、JAM HEADS、Def Class、LST HOPE、BURRN!

株式会社InterFM897, marking its 30th anniversary on air, announced programming changes for October 2026, including the launch of new shows sponsored by フィリップ・キャピタル証券 and Nippon Direct, as well as changes to the broadcast times and hosts of existing programs.

Facts:
- 30th anniversary on air
- October 2026
- 5-minute program
- 89.7 MHz
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Established: 1995
- Began broadcasting: 1996
- For approximately 10 years

## No compromise on lightness or storage capacity! TOPKAPI’s bag wins the “Work-Ready Bag Award” at the 4th CLASSY. Workwear Essentials Awards 2026 AW

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000059907.html
- anchor: #n3097598
- Companies mentioned: クリケットウェブ株式会社、TOPKAPI、CLASSY.

TOPKAPI’s “ALINE Nylon Boston Tote Bag” won the “Work-Ready Bag Award” at the 4th Workwear Essentials Awards 2026 AW, presented by women’s fashion magazine CLASSY.

Facts:
- Released September 28, 2026
- 4th
- A total of 299 items
- Approximately 112 people in total
- ¥19,800

## [Joint webinar by Tobira Systems and Japan Telenet on Oct. 14 (Wednesday)] Introducing “The era of taking your phone and fax on the go! A business improvement seminar using cloud PBX and internet fax”

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000038576.html
- anchor: #n3097597
- Companies mentioned: 日本テレネット株式会社、トビラシステムズ株式会社

日本テレネット株式会社 and トビラシステムズ株式会社 will hold a joint webinar on October 14, 2026, focused on improving business operations using cloud PBX and internet fax.

Facts:
- Wednesday, October 14
- 15:00～16:00
- Oct. 14, 2026

## [HARIAS] A new daily beauty and wellness routine to support you from within: “HARIAS Inner Lab Jelly” launches September 29, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-29T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000057117.html
- anchor: #n3097596
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HARIAS、東洋新薬、株式会社東洋新薬

株式会社HARIAS will launch “HARIAS Inner Lab Jelly,” a stick-shaped beauty jelly developed jointly with 東洋新薬, on September 29, 2026. It contains ingredients such as Flavangenol® and NMN, and will be available in 2 varieties: Shape and Moist.

Facts:
- Sept. 29, 2026
- Net weight: 140 g
- Price: ¥3,024
- More than 25 years of ingredient research
- 20 g × 7 sticks
- 8 types of vitamins
- 5 types of vitamins
- 95% beauty serum ingredients