AI News 180m Report

2026-10-01 09:00–12:00 JST

2098 received, 2074 listed, 14 sources ・ Page 13 of 21

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1620 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 454 items from 9 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(1299)

Autodesk announces new AI features at AU 2026 to support artists’ creativity and control

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

At AU 2026, Autodesk announced AI features for the media and entertainment industry. It presented workflows that support artists’ creativity and control through tools including Flow Studio, Flow Capture and MotionMaker in Maya.

Facts

  • 2026
  • September 15 to 17
  • Approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide
  • 1982

Companies mentioned:Autodesk、米国 Autodesk, Inc.、オートデスク株式会社、Google

Sakitama Kofun Park in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, gets the nickname “アサンテさきたま古墳桜パーク”! Naming rights agreement signing ceremony held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社アサンテ announced that it has become the naming rights partner for Sakitama Kofun Park in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, and that its nickname will be “アサンテさきたま古墳桜パーク.” The agreement signing ceremony was held on September 29, 2026, and use of the nickname will begin on October 1.

Facts

  • Developed over more than 50 years
  • Sept. 29, 2026
  • Starting October 1
  • In 2025
  • In February 2025
  • In 2018
  • From October 1, 2026
  • Through March 31, 2031
  • In 1970

Companies mentioned:株式会社アサンテ、アサンテ、三洋消毒社

[Kalodata Weekly] Japan’s TikTok Shop market sees GMV rise 5.26%; average selling prices also climb as higher-priced products gain momentum (week of September 21)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

In Japan’s TikTok Shop market from September 21 to 27, GMV totaled ¥2.262 billion, up 5.26% from the previous week. Growth in higher-priced products and increased advertising investment were among the factors behind the increase, while beauty and personal care maintained the largest share.

Facts

  • GMV of ¥2.262 billion
  • Up 5.26% from the previous week
  • Advertising budget up 23.09% to ¥31.4594 million
  • “Beauty and personal care” at ¥474 million

Companies mentioned:Kalodata Japan、株式会社 Kalowave Japan、Kalodata、Kalopilot

Notice Regarding the Succession of 𠮷田動物病院

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalA’alda X株式会社は、100%子会社を通じて𠮷田動物病院の事業を2026年10月1日付で承継し、アルダ動物病院グループの国内運営病院数は40病院となった。

Facts

  • 100% subsidiary
  • Effective October 1, 2026
  • 40 hospitals

Companies mentioned:A’alda X株式会社、A’alda X4株式会社、𠮷田動物病院、住友商事株式会社、A'alda Japan株式会社

[FRED] New jewelry joins the “Chance Infinie” collection, embodying refined elegance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

French jewelry maison FRED (メゾン フレッド) announced 4 new pieces in its iconic “Chance Infinie” collection, crafted in pink and white gold.

Facts

  • 4 new jewelry pieces
  • Reinterpreted in 2025
  • Born in August 1908
  • By Fred Samuel in 1936

Companies mentioned:LVMHウォッチ・ジュエリー ジャパン株式会社、フレンチリヴィエラ、フレッド カスタマーサービス、FRED、メゾン フレッド

A story of happiness begins every time you sleep. “Lumi Dream (ルミドリーム),” a classic-color educational toy series, launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The GENI educational toy brand from 株式会社エド・インター will launch 3 products in its new “Lumi Dream (ルミドリーム)” series, designed to make bedtime an enjoyable time for parents and children, on October 30, 2026.

Facts

  • Retail price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
  • Retail price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
  • Shipping begins Friday, October 30, 2026
  • 3 new items

Companies mentioned:株式会社エド・インター、GENI[ジェニ]

“Can you explain why the deal closed?” Don’t leave the January sales season to chance. Dolphin (ドルフィン) launches a “Free Deal-Closing Challenge Assessment” for October only

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ニュー・バリュー・フロンティア will offer a “Free Deal-Closing Challenge Assessment” for its AI analytics service “Dolphin” for wedding venues, targeting 5 clients for October only ahead of the January sales season.

Facts

  • October limited edition
  • Limited to 5 slots in October
  • About 95% of the Dolphin team
  • All 12 items

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニュー・バリュー・フロンティア、Dolphin、ドルフィン

40 years since completion of Japan’s first practical base-isolated building—seismic isolation pioneer 奥村組 to conduct a “40th-anniversary seismic isolation demonstration experiment,” physically shaking the building

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社奥村組 will conduct a free-vibration experiment in October 2026 to examine changes in the performance of seismic isolation devices, marking 40 years since the 1986 completion of Japan’s first practical base-isolated building, the Okumura Corporation Technical Research Institute Administration Building.

Facts

  • 40 years since completion
  • Completed in 1986
  • October 2026
  • Pushed 10 cm horizontally
  • Total weight of approximately 2,500 tons
  • This will be the 5th edition.

Companies mentioned:株式会社奥村組、奥村組

Datachain announces headquarters relocation amid business expansion

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Datachain will relocate its headquarters to the 4th floor of PMO Higashi-Shimbashi in Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, effective October 1, 2026, as its business expands.

Facts

  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • 4th floor
  • 5-minute walk
  • 6-minute walk
  • 9-minute walk
  • March 2018

Companies mentioned:株式会社Datachain、Datachain、株式会社Speee

“A Thorough Analysis of Traffic Accidents in Ehime—Data Analysis and Visualization,” 10th installment: “Accidents on Residential Roads”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

With the cooperation of the Ehime Prefectural Police, 株式会社愛媛新聞社 announced the 10th installment in its series, analyzing 2,721 traffic accidents on residential roads from 2021 to 2025. The analysis examines issues including intersection collisions and the relationship between speed and fatality risk.

Facts

  • 2,721 accident records
  • 60 kilometers per hour
  • Starting September 1, 2026
  • January 2021–December 2025
  • Roads no more than 5.5 m wide
  • 76.8% occurred at intersections
  • Original出会い頭事故が8割を超えている
  • People aged 65 and over account for 77%
  • About 45% are motorcycles.
  • About 28% were riding bicycles.

Companies mentioned:株式会社愛媛新聞社、愛媛県警交通部交通企画課

Initiatives leading up to the 120th anniversary of the company's founding

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社奥村組 will mark the 120th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 22, 2027. To commemorate the occasion, it will launch a special website, introduce new uniforms in collaboration with PUMA, and carry out an expansion and renovation project at its headquarters building.

Facts

  • 120th anniversary
  • February 22, 2027
  • Founded in 1907
  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • April 1, 2027
  • For the first time in 20 years
  • Since 2007
  • During fiscal 2026
  • Vision for 2030

Companies mentioned:株式会社奥村組、PUMA

ブランドクラウド conducts employee awareness survey on B Corp certification and sustainability

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ブランドクラウド conducted an employee awareness survey on B Corp certification and sustainability among all employees in early August 2026, receiving responses from about 80%. Through internal engagement and ongoing information sharing, the company aims to avoid accusations of greenwashing and promote sustainability with integrity.

Facts

  • about 80%
  • More than 10,000 companies
  • More than 102 countries
  • 105 companies have obtained certification
  • 25% of management positions held by women
  • 40% of full-time employees are women
  • About 22%
  • Number of employees: 76
  • Operating in 9 countries worldwide
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ブランドクラウド、B Lab、ダノンジャパン株式会社、World Road株式会社、株式会社ベクトルグループ、情報サービス産業協会

[Global skincare brand SKIN1004] Holding its first Japan pop-up dedicated to the brand at ECO FARM CAFE 632 in Harajuku on Oct. 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Global skincare brand SKIN1004 will hold its first Japan pop-up dedicated to the brand at ECO FARM CAFE 632 in Harajuku, Tokyo, on Oct. 3 and 4, 2026.

Facts

  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • October 4 (Sun.)
  • Business hours: 11:00–21:00
  • ECO FARM CAFE 632
  • ¥2,530 (tax included)
  • ¥1,925 (tax included)
  • ¥2,640 (tax included)
  • ¥2,365 (tax included)
  • ¥1,485 yen (tax included)
  • ¥2,200 (tax included)
  • ¥2,750 (tax included)
  • ¥2,805 (tax included)
  • ¥2,860 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Goodai Global Japan、SKIN1004、Qoo10、楽天

Applications open for 2027 Furusato Mirai Support grants

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

公益財団法人イオンワンパーセントクラブ opened applications on Oct. 1, 2026, for grants under its 2027 Furusato Mirai Support program. With a total budget of ¥100 million, the program is aimed at nonprofit organizations working to preserve and pass on traditional culture and craft techniques. The application deadline is Nov. 30, 2026.

Facts

  • 153 organizations
  • Total: 100 million yen
  • Total of 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人イオンワンパーセントクラブ

日本キャタピラー | Matsushita Taro appointed Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

日本キャタピラー announced that Matsushita Taro was appointed Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts

  • Effective October 1, 2026
  • For more than 15 years
  • In 2005
  • April 2025
  • March 1966
  • April 2017

Companies mentioned:日本キャタピラー、ジョンソンコントロールズAPAC、ジョンソンコントロールズ株式会社、ゼネラル・エレクトリック、GE富士電機メーター株式会社、アクセンチュア株式会社、ベーカーヒューズ

Intelligence Design publishes interview on implementation at 株式会社神戸新聞会館 (Mint Kobe)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Intelligence Design株式会社 has published an interview with 株式会社神戸新聞会館 (Mint Kobe) as a case study of its edge AI camera solution, IDEA. The company has shifted from analog surveys to AI use, enabling tenant proposals backed by quantitative evidence based on visitor data.

Facts

  • As various facilities increase by around 2030
  • Men account for just under half of visitors, according to the company
  • Targeting people in their 30s to 50s
  • We began operations in May 2018
  • Capital: ¥380 million

Companies mentioned:Intelligence Design株式会社、株式会社神戸新聞会館

Original稼働中のWMSを物流現場で見てその場で相談できる。ダイアログ、GBtechnology・YellowTailと3社共催で「物流倉庫見学×個別相談会」を10月7日にGLP ALFALINK 流山5で開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ダイアログ will co-host a logistics warehouse tour and individual consultation event with GBtechnology and YellowTail at GLP ALFALINK 流山5 on Oct. 7, 2026. Participants can tour XDC Nagareyama, a GBtechnology warehouse running the WMS W3 mimosa, and receive individual consultations on WMS implementation and logistics outsourcing.

Facts

  • Oct. 7, 2026
  • 90 minutes per session
  • Original3回開催
  • Capacity: approximately 20 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイアログ、GBtechnology株式会社、株式会社YellowTail、GLP

Game-style litter-picking event 「清走中」 to be held in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Gab will take part in planning and running 「清走中」, a game-style litter-picking event to be held in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 3, 2026 (Tue., holiday)
  • Capacity: 100 people, selected by lottery
  • Up to 5 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社Gab、ヴァーレ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社フジテレビジョン

Radio Osaka's daytime programming comes together as one big show. Weekday live programming from 9:00 to 17:00 organized under 「DAILYラジオ大阪」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ラジオ大阪 will organize its live weekday programming from 9:00 to 17:00 as 「DAILYラジオ大阪」 and broadcast it as one large program, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • Japanese, English and Chinese in 3 languages

Companies mentioned:株式会社ラジオ大阪、ラジオ大阪、radiko

AeyeScan launches mobile app vulnerability assessment feature powered by generative AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ began offering a new feature for its AeyeScan mobile app vulnerability assessment tool, powered by generative AI, on Sept. 28, 2026.

Facts

  • September 28, 2026
  • Original3つの課題
  • April 2019

Companies mentioned:株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ、AeyeScan、WeWork

Original【プラウドメン】森香澄さん出演の衣類用消臭フレグランススプレー「スーツリフレッシャー」新WEB CMを10月1日(木)より公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ラフラ・ジャパン株式会社's business tools brand PROUDMEN. will release a new web commercial on Oct. 1, 2026, for Suit Refresher, a deodorizing fragrance spray for clothing featuring Kasumi Mori.

Facts

  • From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • 9:00
  • 2 installments
  • 15 seconds
  • 200mL
  • 2,200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ラフラ・ジャパン株式会社、PROUDMEN.、プラウドメン、テレビ東京、seju

ダイニー obtains international ISMS standard ISO/IEC 27001 certification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ダイニー obtained certification under the international information security management system (ISMS) standard ISO/IEC 27001 on July 7, 2026.

Facts

  • July 7, 2026
  • 152 people
  • JP26/00000227

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイニー、ダイニー

The mobile game 「脱獄ごっこ」 teams up with the regional newspaper company

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社地域新聞社 will run a collaboration themed around Chiba Prefecture with the smartphone action game 「脱獄ごっこ」, operated by LiTMUS株式会社, from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026.

Facts

  • 11 million downloads across the series
  • Provides services to about 7,000 companies annually
  • Distributed to 1.74 million households
  • For more than 42 years since its founding

Companies mentioned:株式会社地域新聞社、LiTMUS株式会社

Notice of the "Debt and Household Finance Consultation Week"

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

一般社団法人NTSセーフティ家計総合研究所 will hold a “Debt and Household Finance Advice Week” from Oct. 5 to 9, offering free, intensive household finance consultations for people with debt or those looking to review their household finances.

Facts

  • Approximately 10,000 or more cases
  • Up to 2 consultations
  • From the 3rd consultation onward
  • Oct. 5 (Mon.)–Oct. 9 (Fri.)
  • 9:00 to 16:00

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人NTSセーフティ家計総合研究所

The No. 1 spicy favorite gets a generous scallion upgrade! Limited-time “Scallion-Packed Mala Napolitan” launches Friday, October 16, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社パンチョ will upgrade its “Spicy Mapo Napolitan,” which won No.1 in a September 2026 popularity poll, and launch “Extra Green Onion Spicy Mapo Napolitan,” a limited-time menu item topped with a generous amount of green onions, on October 16, 2026.

Facts

  • Small: 1,190 yen (tax included)
  • Large: 1,390 yen (tax included)
  • Friday, October 16, 2026
  • On sale through the end of November 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社パンチョ、スパゲッティーのパンチョ、キッチンパンチョ、株式会社B級グルメ研究所ホールディングス、株式会社ファイブグループ

Expanding large-vehicle private transfers for families visiting Japan, “Group Transport by MIMARU” — now accommodating 5- and 8-passenger groups and hotel-to-hotel travel for more comfortable “travel days”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社コスモスホテルマネジメント expanded its large-vehicle private transfer service for families visiting Japan, “Group Transport by MIMARU,” in partnership with inbound travel platform “Airport Taxi” on September 29, 2026, adding hotel-to-hotel transfers.

Facts

  • Starting September 29, 2026
  • About 8割 of staying guests
  • Launched in March 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社コスモスホテルマネジメント、株式会社インバウンドプラットフォーム、MIMARU、Airport Taxi、Group Transport by MIMARU、Luggage Delivery by MIMARU、コスモスイニシア

パタゴニア to reassess the “public value” of rice paddies; “Regenerative Organic Conference 2026” to be held on November 15

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

パタゴニア日本支社 will hold the “Regenerative Organic Conference 2026” on November 15, 2026, focusing on the “public value” of rice paddies. Drawing on the experience of Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, participants will discuss biodiversity and regenerative agriculture.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • For this 4th edition,
  • 13:00~16:30
  • Participation fee: Free
  • In 1996, it switched all cotton used in its products to organic cotton
  • In 2016, it launched パタゴニア プロビジョンズ, a collection of responsibly sourced foods, in Japan
  • In 2017, パタゴニア helped establish the “Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC)” standard and
  • Today, around 9 million hectares of farmland worldwide
  • More than 540 farms and ranches
  • More than 55,000 small-scale farmers have received certification
  • Since 2021, toward the development of regenerative organic agriculture in Japan
  • Original2025年には福島県郡山市の仁井田本家の生産法人が国内初となるRO認証を取得し
  • Date of establishment: August 23, 1988

Companies mentioned:パタゴニア日本支社、パタゴニア、パタゴニア・インターナショナル・インク、パタゴニア プロビジョンズ、仁井田本家、たじま農業協同組合、坪口農事未来研究所、倉敷芸術科学大学、兵庫県立大学、シンク・ネイチャー、東洋大学、農林水産省

The outlook for an “agentic economy,” with AI as a new economic actor

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

To support the “agentic economy,” in which AI agents autonomously make purchases and develop products, Stripe has announced new infrastructure such as MPP, Link and Stripe Projects, supporting monetization through usage-based pricing and streaming payments, as well as fraud prevention.

Facts

  • More than 250 million users
  • April 2026
  • 1.6% of global GDP
  • $1.9 trillion annually

Companies mentioned:Stripe、ストライプジャパン株式会社、Tempo、Lovable、ElevenLabs

Legaseed, a company with fewer than 50 employees that receives applications from around 20,000 job seekers annually, marks 1 year since introducing its “Resignation Month Declaration Board,” where all employees decide their departure date on their first day

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Legaseed has marked 1 year since beginning operation of its “Resignation Month Declaration Board,” introduced in October 2025. Under the initiative, all employees post their planned resignation timing on their first day at the company. The aim is to focus on employees’ growth and contribution rather than retention rates, prevent sudden departures and encourage career discussions.

Facts

  • Fewer than 50 employees
  • Around 20,000 job seekers annually
  • The share of people who left their jobs within 3 years was 33.8%
  • Ranked 2nd in the consulting and research division
  • Ranked 115th overall in the humanities category
  • Ranked 4th overall in the small-company category (25–99 employees)
  • Supports recruitment, employee development and organizational transformation at more than 1,000 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社Legaseed、厚生労働省、マイナビ・日経、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、GPTW Japan、徳間書店、幻冬舎、テレビ東京、NHK

株式会社キャリオット announces renewal of its product website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社キャリオット has revamped the product website for its AI vehicle management portal, “Cariot.” Aimed at reducing the burden on general affairs and administrative departments, the site now features 3 solutions to key challenges, refreshed pages introducing 4 functions, and new information on using the mobile app together with in-vehicle devices.

Facts

  • Original3つの課題
  • 4 functions
  • April 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社キャリオット、Cariot、Cariot Copilot

Original【岡山市の歴史を楽しく学ぶ周遊企画「おかやまレキタビめぐり」】レキタビ周遊企画「歴史探訪謎解きラリー」開催!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

As part of “Okayama Rekitabi Tour,” a program using its history tourism website “Okayama Rekitabi,” 岡山市 will hold the “History Discovery Puzzle Rally” from October 1, Reiwa 8, through February 28.

Facts

  • October 1, Reiwa 8
  • February 28

Companies mentioned:岡山市、株式会社iプランニングKOHWA

LoanDEAL launches “LoanDEAL ImpAct,” sending future executives from major companies to local governments

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ローンディール has launched “LoanDEAL ImpAct,” a cross-boundary talent development program that places future executives from major companies in local governments for a set period.

Facts

  • Adopted by 83 major companies, including 経済産業省 and 野村證券
  • The total stands at 407 people
  • “Rental Transfer” launched in September 2015 and
  • As of August 2026
  • They participate for around 1–2 years
  • Focusing mainly on municipalities with populations of several thousand to fewer than 50,000
  • Around 10,000 people are involved, including affiliated and partner companies
  • Work to envision the ideal state in 2040
  • Seconded to Tosa Town, Kochi Prefecture, from January 2025

Companies mentioned:株式会社ローンディール、株式会社IHI、株式会社東芝、経済産業省、野村證券

Himeji City Fire Department, Nishi-Harima Fire Department Association and Ako City Fire Department promote emergency medical DX — 3 fire departments in the Naka-Harima region begin full operation of next-generation emergency system “HEARTS 2.0,” based on NSER mobile

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The 3 fire departments of Himeji City, Nishi-Harima Fire Department Association and Ako City will begin full operation of “HEARTS 2.0,” a next-generation emergency system built on TXP Medical株式会社’s “NSER mobile,” in October 2026. The system uses AI-generated automatic voice summaries and OCR to promote regional cooperation and improve operational efficiency across the Naka-Harima region.

Facts

  • From Oct. 2026
  • Combined population in the jurisdictions: around 790,000
  • Combined annual emergency response calls: around 48,800
  • Rose to 160% of the Heisei 19 level
  • On-scene arrival time: 1 minute
  • On-scene activity time extended by 5 minutes
  • Original兵庫県平均の2倍に達しており
  • Since the previous “HEARTS” system was introduced in 2021
  • 92.3% full accuracy across 6 monitor OCR items
  • More than 100 major hospitals nationwide
  • Around 50% share at university hospitals and emergency and critical care centers
  • 89 regions nationwide
  • Population coverage of more than 12 million
  • Established: August 28, 2017
  • More than 900 types of test data

Companies mentioned:TXP Medical株式会社、TXP Medical

Urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal®” to expand to around 80 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社トモズ will expand availability of “MySignal®,” a urine-based cancer risk test offered by Craif株式会社, to around 80 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area from October 1, 2026.

Facts

  • About 80 stores
  • Oct. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社トモズ、Craif株式会社

みちのくコカ・コーラボトリング to continue collaborative beverage-container recycling initiative at “Iwate Morioka City Marathon 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

みちのくコカ・コーラボトリング will continue recycling PET bottles and paper cups at the Iwate Morioka City Marathon 2026, in collaboration with the organizing committee and 株式会社高良.

Facts

  • 2026
  • 500~1,500m
  • 500m
  • 42.195km
  • 12.1km
  • 1.3km

Companies mentioned:みちのくコカ・コーラボトリング株式会社、いわて盛岡シティマラソン実行委員会、株式会社高良、コカ・コーラ社、一般財団法人岩手陸上競技協会

Issue 64 of “Fremarche,” a free magazine spotlighting farm stands, published

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The editorial office of the farm-direct market discovery magazine Fre Marche at 株式会社日本農業新聞 published issue 64 on Oct. 1. The cover feature is fruit recipes, the regular column features seasonal ingredient recipes by chef Yoichi Honda, and a giveaway campaign will also be held. The magazine is distributed at approximately 700 JA farm-direct sales locations nationwide.

Facts

  • Issue 64
  • Oct. 1
  • Approximately 700 locations
  • 15 winners
  • Approximately 250,000 copies
  • People in their 30s to 60s
  • 30%

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本農業新聞、JAグループ、JA

サイバーソリューションズ launches AiSE Auditor (アイシー オーディター), an internal fraud prevention solution powered by generative AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

サイバーソリューションズ launched AiSE Auditor, an internal fraud prevention solution powered by generative AI, on Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts

  • Launching on Oct. 1, 2026
  • Enterprise email systems for more than 25 years
  • Scheduled to launch in April 2027
  • Scheduled to launch in February 2027
  • Since its founding in January 2000
  • Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in October 2025

Companies mentioned:サイバーソリューションズ株式会社、Microsoft Teams

Which car will stand out in 2026? JAPAN CAR AWARDS 2026-2027, a car award chosen by users sharing their honest opinions, set to take place! Final voting among the 7 finalists who advanced through a fierce qualifying round begins Oct. 1

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株式会社アップガレージグループ will begin final voting for the user-voted car award JAPAN CAR AWARDS 2026-2027 on Oct. 1, 2026. The 7 models that advanced through the qualifying round will move on to the final, with results scheduled to be announced in January 2027.

Facts

  • Now in its 13th year
  • A qualifying tournament featuring 17 models
  • All 7 models advance to final voting
  • More than 280 stores
  • Capital: 527,230 thousand yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社アップガレージグループ、アップガレージ、リユース経済新聞社、日産、トヨタ、三菱、レクサス、アウディ、ホンダ

Sprocket launches an AI agent that analyzes GA4 and Search Console through natural-language questions alone

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株式会社Sprocket launched a new feature in its SproAgent series on Oct. 1, 2026, enabling users to analyze GA4 and Search Console data using Japanese-language questions alone.

Facts

  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • April 2014

Companies mentioned:株式会社Sprocket、Google LLC

AI SOC service launches in Japan, automating threat detection, investigation and response recommendations with AI agents

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伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ will launch its CTC-MSS AI SOCサービス powered by Exaforce in Japan on Oct. 1, 2026, using Exaforce's Exaforce Agentic SOC Platform to automate threat detection, investigation and response recommendations with AI agents. It aims to generate 1.5 billion yen in sales over 3 years, addressing the shortage of cybersecurity talent and reducing the burden of alert analysis.

Facts

  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • 1.5 billion yen
  • Approximately 110,000 people
  • 90%
  • 95%

Companies mentioned:伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、CTC、Exaforce, Inc.、Exaforce、経済産業省、ISC2、AWS

Let’s work in sunny Japan! 宮崎県 to hold an online career fair.

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宮崎県 will hold an online career fair on Oct. 24, 2026, with 30 local companies participating to explain UIJ-turn support programs and their businesses.

Facts

  • 30 companies in 宮崎県
  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
  • First 25 applicants

Companies mentioned:宮崎県、recpar-lg.com

Renaming the company 株式会社セカンドリテイリング today, reflecting its commitment to expanding its business broadly across “secondary distribution,” including reuse

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株式会社ゲオホールディングス changed its name to 株式会社セカンドリテイリング effective Oct. 1, 2026, and will strengthen its business in “secondary distribution,” including reuse and digital content. The names of 3 group companies were also changed at the same time.

Facts

  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • A global network of 5,000 stores
  • Fiscal year ending March 2036

Companies mentioned:株式会社セカンドリテイリング、株式会社ゲオホールディングス、あおぞら少額短期保険株式会社、株式会社ゲオネットワークス、GEO System Solutions Vietnam Co., Ltd、セカンドリテイリング少額短期保険株式会社、株式会社セカンドリテイリング・テクノロジーズ、2nd RETAILING TECHNOLOGIES VIETNAM Co.,Ltd.

ブランディングテクノロジー completes acquisition of menu magazine as a subsidiary, advancing digital sales promotion support for regional supermarkets

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ブランディングテクノロジー made 株式会社menu magazine a subsidiary effective Sept. 24, 2026, and will advance digital sales promotion support for regional supermarkets.

Facts

  • Effective Sept. 24, 2026
  • Reduce to 1%
  • 2 years
  • From Apr. 1, 2027
  • Capital: 52,778 thousand yen

Companies mentioned:ブランディングテクノロジー株式会社、株式会社menu magazine

Original【愛知県半田市】半田・常滑・南知多の2市1町が初の広域連携! ~醸造、焼き物、海の幸。知多半島ならではの魅力をめぐる新しい旅~ 新観光パンフレット作成!!

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Original愛知県知多半島の半田市、常滑市、南知多町の2市1町が初の広域連携し、観光パンフレットを制作。Aichi Sky Expoのイベント来場者やフェリー利用者の滞留時間活用や周遊促進を目的とし、株式会社ゲインがデザインを担当。全12ページで27,000部発行し、2026年9月19日より配布開始。

Facts

  • 27,000 copies
  • All 12 pages
  • A total of 21 facilities
  • Four themes
  • September 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:半田市役所、半田市、常滑市、南知多町、Aichi Sky Expo、中部国際空港、半田赤レンガ建物、師崎観光センター、MIZKAN MUSEUM、澤田酒造、豊浜魚ひろば、株式会社ゲイン

At RAMEN TECH 2026, キャンプ女子株式会社 joins Fukuoka City’s Co-Creation Innovation Week as a co-creation partner. Co-CEO Karen Hashimoto to speak at joint press conference on Aug. 31

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キャンプ女子株式会社 is participating as a co-creation partner in RAMEN TECH 2026, hosted by Fukuoka City, and will produce a program within STARTUP KYUSHU 2026 and host its own event. Co-CEO Karen Hashimoto spoke at a press conference on Aug. 31.

Facts

  • Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
  • Through Sunday the 11th
  • Monday, August 31
  • 2019
  • More than 100 facilities nationwide

Companies mentioned:キャンプ女子株式会社、CAMP JYOSHI Inc.

TCJ日本語総合研究所’s fully supervised mock exam for registered Japanese language teachers now available online after an overwhelmingly positive response!

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TCJ Global, part of the Passmake Holdings Group, has released an online mock exam to help candidates prepare for the national registered Japanese language teacher certification exam.

Facts

  • Preparation for the 2026 exam
  • 18 months
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:パスメイクホールディングス株式会社、株式会社TCJグローバル、TCJ日本語総合研究所、東京中央日本語学院

Glasses Day survey: 73.7% of people who noticed a lump around the ear did so while wearing glasses or a mask | Of those who left a cyst behind the ear or on the earlobe untreated, 68.3% said they “should have sought medical care sooner”

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A survey by 医療法人社団鉄結会アイシークリニック found that 73.7% of people who noticed a lump around the ear did so while wearing glasses or a mask, while 68.3% of those who had left one untreated regretted not seeking medical care sooner. Most are benign epidermoid cysts, and minimally invasive punch excision surgery is recommended.

Facts

  • As a guide, the cost is approximately ¥5,000 to ¥15,000 with 3割 covered by insurance
  • “Whether the scar will be noticeable” ranked first at 62.0%
  • More than 30,000 skin tumor surgeries performed by the physician who advises our clinic
  • Scar size: approximately 2–4 mm
  • Surgery time: 10–20 minutes

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック、東京大学医学部附属病院、日本皮膚科学会

ブルックス ブラザーズ to hold “BROOKS BROTHERS×BRING™ Recycling Campaign” to collect unwanted clothing, starting Oct. 1

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株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン will run a recycling campaign from Oct. 1 through 31 at participating stores, collecting unwanted clothing and giving customers who bring items in a ¥1,000 OFF ticket.

Facts

  • Oct. 1
  • Oct. 31
  • 1,000 yen off
  • Up to 9 items
  • Before tax: ¥5,000 or more

Companies mentioned:株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン、ブルックス ブラザーズ、株式会社JEPLAN、BRING™

PeopleX rebrands its recruitment and job-change support service as “PeopleX AI Recruitment”

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株式会社PeopleX rebranded its recruitment and job-change support service “PeopleAgent” as “PeopleX AI Recruitment,” with a major update. Combining AI technology with hands-on advisor support, it offers “AI Career Recommendations,” which proposes the best fit from more than 24,000 job listings, and “AI Mock Interviews.”

Facts

  • More than 24,000 job listings
  • Capital: 5,100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社PeopleX、AIネイティブ企業

Generative AI-powered customer feedback platform “見える化エンジン” strengthens marketing support features through comprehensive agreement with X社

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株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング signed a comprehensive agreement with X社 for its customer feedback platform “見える化エンジン,” strengthening its marketing support features for worldwide X data dating back to 2006.

Facts

  • No. 1 domestic market share for 15 consecutive years
  • Securities code: 4071
  • Since 2006

Companies mentioned:株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング、X社、富士キメラ総研

Semi-custom homes “SELECTA” featuring the CLT Hybrid Construction Method go on sale

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ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社 will begin selling “SELECTA,” a semi-custom home built using the CLT Hybrid Construction Method, on October 1, 2026.

Facts

  • On-sale date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • Enter it 70 times consecutively
  • Seismic waves equivalent to earthquakes measuring 5–7 on the seismic intensity scale
  • Founded in Okayama in 1972
  • Established: December 1, 1972

Companies mentioned:ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、iF International Forum Design GmbH、一般社団法人日本ウッドデザイン協会、住宅産業研究所

令和トラベル changes its executive officer structure to strengthen its management system

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Original株式会社令和トラベルは、2026年10月1日付で執行役員体制を変更し、「CxO」と「執行役員 本部長」の2つの役割に分けることで経営体制を強化する。また、小野吉昭氏が執行役員を辞任した。

Facts

  • Effective October 1, 2026
  • From April 2022
  • Founded: April 5, 2021
  • No. 2123

Companies mentioned:株式会社令和トラベル、JATA、IATA

Breaking the absurdity of “impossible to book and expensive”: “GO!CUT,” a casual, mobile grooming service specializing in haircuts, launches

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株式会社カスタメディア built “GO!CUT,” Japan’s first casual mobile grooming platform specializing in haircuts, launched by ファーストアルファ株式会社.

Facts

  • 3 years of trial and error
  • More than 800 services provided

Companies mentioned:株式会社カスタメディア、ファーストアルファ株式会社、カスタメディア

Original【2支店同時開設】空き家買取のプロ・AlbaLinkが「盛岡支店」「長崎支店」2支店を同時オープン!

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Original株式会社AlbaLinkは、2026年10月1日に「盛岡支店」と「長崎支店」の2支店を同時に開設し、営業を開始する。これにより全国の営業拠点は28か所となる。

Facts

  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • 28 locations
  • Approximately 9 million homes
  • 13.8%
  • 17.33%
  • 17.25%

Companies mentioned:株式会社AlbaLink、AlbaLink、アルバリンク

テクバン relocates its Aomori office, strengthening service delivery in the Tohoku region

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テクバン株式会社 relocated its Aomori office on October 1, 2026, to support business expansion and strengthen its service capabilities in the Tohoku region.

Facts

  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • Capital: 100 million yen
  • Established: February 29, 1996

Companies mentioned:テクバン株式会社、コーナーフロント青森、ヨコソーレインボータワー

How do university faculty view high school students’ “inquiry-based learning”? Event featuring Ryo Nishida, professor at 日本大学’s College of Risk Management, to be held on October 23

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Loohcs株式会社 will hold an inquiry-based learning event for high school students on October 23, featuring Ryo Nishida, a professor at 日本大学’s College of Risk Management.

Facts

  • Oct. 23, 2026
  • 19:00〜21:00
  • About 30 minutes

Companies mentioned:Loohcs株式会社、日本大学、Loohcs志塾、Loohcs高等学院

Notice: Workshop to be held Thursday, October 29, 2026 — “amana Creative Camp: A Creativity Development Program to Expand the Creativity of People and Organizations”

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株式会社アマナ will hold a workshop titled “amana Creative Camp: A Creativity Development Program to Expand the Creativity of People and Organizations” at its Tennoz office in Shinagawa, Tokyo, on October 29, 2026. Participation is free, with capacity limited to 50 people.

Facts

  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
  • 17:00〜19:30
  • Capacity: 50 people
  • Established in 1979 as an advertising photography production company
  • Projects numbering 10,000 per year
  • Capital: 100 million yen
  • Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)

Companies mentioned:株式会社アマナ、NTT Communications、Anchorstar

[相模原市] Working toward a society where people and animals coexist: “Sagamin and Nyanwan Festa” to be held for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4!

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相模原市 will hold the “Sagamin and Nyanwan Festa” for the first time on October 3 and 4, aiming to realize a society where people and animals coexist. As part of initiatives including the establishment of an animal welfare center through government-academia collaboration, the event will feature public lectures, workshops, a market, and a quiz rally.

Facts

  • 2020
  • From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Companies mentioned:たんぽぽの里、相模原市、麻布大学、ヤマザキ動物看護大学、一般社団法人相模原市獣医師会、ロイヤルカナンジャポン合同会社

Notice: Executive Officer Hiroki Iinuma appointed to the board of the Japan CPO Association

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株式会社LayerX announced that its executive officer, Hiroki Iinuma, has been appointed to the board of the Japan CPO Association, a general incorporated association.

Facts

  • Established in January 2021
  • Founded: Aug. 2018

Companies mentioned:株式会社LayerX、一般社団法人 日本CPO協会、東京ガス、株式会社グラファー

QommonsAI training held in Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture — In a village that recently adopted the system, participants say, “We want to try it in tomorrow’s work right away”

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On September 3, 2026, Polimill株式会社 held training on using the generative AI tool “QommonsAI” for staff of Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture. The training was divided into sessions for managers and all staff. Through workshops such as drafting greeting messages, participants expressed eagerness to apply the tool in their work.

Facts

  • Sept. 3, 2026
  • 20 participants on site
  • 20 online participants
  • Approximately 1,000 municipalities nationwide
  • Used by approximately 500,000 people

Companies mentioned:Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI

A preconception care seminar featuring players from いわきFC will be held in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, on Wednesday, October 28, at the Iwaki City General Health and Welfare Center

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株式会社ファミワン, commissioned by Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, will hold a preconception care seminar on October 28, 2026. A psychologist from the company and players from いわきFC will speak at the seminar and discuss mental and physical health care.

Facts

  • October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Capacity: approximately 100 people
  • It is 90 minutes
  • Originalおおむね10〜30歳代の方
  • Established: June 1, 2015

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファミワン、いわきFC、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社

ドコモ launches the “Xperia 10 VIII SO-52G”

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株式会社NTTドコモ will launch the “Xperia 10 VIII SO-52G” smartphone, featuring technology from ソニー, on October 8, 2026. The price is 106,040 yen (tax included).

Facts

  • Thursday, October 8, 2026
  • 106,040 yen (tax included)
  • For the first 20,000 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTドコモ、ドコモ、ソニー、ソニーグループ株式会社、ソニーマーケティング株式会社

“Up to 10,000 points! Even if you miss out, a second-chance offer! V Coupon Online Shopping Campaign” launches

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三井住友カード will run the “Up to 10,000 points! Even if you miss out, a second-chance offer! V Coupon Online Shopping Campaign” from October 1 through 31, 2026. Customers who register with an eligible card and spend at least 1,000 yen through V Coupon will enter a drawing to win 10,000 points for 300 first-prize winners. A second-chance offer will award 200 points to 5,000 people.

Facts

  • Up to 10,000 points
  • Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
  • Saturday, Oct. 31
  • Total of 1,000 yen (tax included)
  • 300 first-prize winners
  • 10,000 points
  • 5,000 people
  • 200 points

Companies mentioned:三井住友カード株式会社

三井住友カード begins bank agency services

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三井住友カード has obtained authorization to act as a bank agent for 三井住友銀行 and began operations today.

Companies mentioned:三井住友カード株式会社、三井住友銀行

[Corporate video production] YouTube’s “Industry Business Channel,” with 100,000 subscribers, launches sponsored videos!

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株式会社クロスメディア・マーケティング has begun offering sponsored video plans for businesses on “Industry Business Channel,” a business YouTube channel with more than 100,000 subscribers.

Facts

  • Has more than 100,000 subscribers
  • Since its launch in 2023
  • More than 30 titles published
  • Series reprint rate exceeds 80%
  • Average print run of at least 10,000 copies
  • A little over 1 year since opening
  • Established in 2008

Companies mentioned:株式会社クロスメディア・マーケティング、クロスメディアグループ、クロスメディア・パブリッシング

SIXPAD(シックスパッド) Recovery Wear to see a major renewal and expanded lineup in October 2026

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株式会社MTG's SIXPAD brand will launch new products in its Recovery Wear series in October 2026, expanding its lineup with its proprietary VITALTECH® fiber.

Facts

  • October 2026
  • 2022
  • Oct. 22, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社MTG、SIXPAD、シックスパッド

【TOJ】Deliciousness and abundance for every dining table. Notice of the Torona Japan brand logo renewal

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株式会社トロナジャパン announced that it will renew 3 types of logos, including its brand logo, effective April 1, 2027. Known as a food manufacturer in the ゼンショーグループ, the company offers products such as すき家 beef bowl toppings, おかず三昧 side dishes and pizza.

Facts

  • Effective Thursday, April 1, 2027*
  • 3 types of logos
  • From January 2027 onward
  • 7 sales offices in Japan
  • Since 1978

Companies mentioned:株式会社トロナジャパン、ゼンショーグループ、すき家

【ニラックスブッフェ】Luxurious dishes join the Taiwan fair! The Taiwan Feast Course, featuring all-you-can-eat Peking duck, truffle dumplings and chili shrimp, is available for a limited time through Wednesday, Nov. 11! Enjoy an even wider selection of Taiwanese delicacies!

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ニラックス株式会社 will offer the Taiwan Feast Course, featuring Peking duck, truffle dumplings and more, for a limited time at its buffet restaurant ニラックスブッフェ from October 1 to November 11, 2026.

Facts

  • Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • Truffle content: 0.15%

Companies mentioned:ニラックス株式会社、イオンモール盛岡南、イオンモール名取、イオンモール秋田、イオンモール水戸内原、三井アウトレットパーク入間、イオンモール成田、ららぽーと TOKYO-BAY、ららぽーと柏の葉、ららぽーと立川立飛、南町田グランベリーパーク、イオンモールむさし村山、ららぽーと横浜、横浜ワールドポーターズ、ららぽーと海老名、アリオ橋本、ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、イオンモール高岡、富山大和、香林坊大和、ららぽーと愛知東郷、イオンモール熱田、イオンモール東浦、mozoワンダーシティ、ららぽーと名古屋みなとアクルス、イオンモール鶴見緑地、アリオ鳳、イオンモール神戸北、イオンモール伊丹、阪急西宮ガーデンズ、イオンモール広島府中、イオンモール筑紫野、イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY

『マネーフォワード クラウド』provided free of charge to 大阪産業大学's Kondo Seminar

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株式会社マネーフォワード will provide the back-office SaaS 『マネーフォワード クラウド』 free of charge to the Kondo Seminar in 大阪産業大学's Faculty of Business Administration, supporting financial management and accounting education through an industry-academia collaboration project.

Facts

  • While about 80% of domestic companies are working on digital transformation
  • About 70% of companies say a shortage of skills and talent needed to advance digital transformation is a challenge
  • An industry-academia collaboration project to be carried out in fiscal 2026
  • This is the 3rd time the program has been provided to the Kondo Seminar in 大阪産業大学's Faculty of Business Administration

Companies mentioned:株式会社マネーフォワード、大阪産業大学、帝国データバンク、中央大学商学部、京都経済短期大学

【Livestream/ZOOM】Seminar on “Fundamentals, Applications and Development Trends in Fluorine-Free Water- and Oil-Repellent Coatings” to be held on November 10 (Tuesday). Hosted by: (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ

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(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold a livestream seminar on November 10, 2026, explaining the fundamentals and development trends of fluorine-free water- and oil-repellent coatings in response to PFAS regulations.

Facts

  • General: 44,000 yen (tax included)
  • Newsletter members: 39,600 yen (tax included)
  • Academic: 26,400 yen (tax included)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
  • 13:30~16:30

Companies mentioned:(株)シーエムシー・リサーチ、株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ、平山技術士事務所、日東工業㈱、シンジーテック㈱

New commercial for used-car information platform カーセンサー features Nanao, Robert Akiyama, Kotaro Yoshida, Ano and Avantgardey, with EXILE TAKAHIRO joining for the first time!

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株式会社リクルート will release a new commercial for its used-car information platform カーセンサー on October 1, 2026, and begin airing a “Choo Choo TRAIN” collaboration commercial on TV and the web, featuring EXILE TAKAHIRO and EXPG students, among others, for the first time.

Facts

  • Rolling out from October 1 (Thursday), 2026
  • (30-second version)
  • A dance scene featuring a total of 171 people
  • EXILE’s 25th anniversary

Companies mentioned:株式会社リクルート、カーセンサー、EXILE、EXPG、LDH

Webinar to address the question: “Why can’t you decide on the best renewal policy for your company, even after comparing VMware alternatives?” [Rebroadcast]

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on how to determine a renewal policy suited to your own environment, going beyond simply comparing VMware alternatives. Sponsored by 日本ヒューレット・パッカード, 日本AMD and 横河レンタ・リース, the webinar will explain the features of HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software and AMD EPYC processors, as well as practical considerations such as proof-of-concept testing and migration support.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、Broadcom、VMware、日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、HPE、日本AMD株式会社、AMD、横河レンタ・リース株式会社

Webinar to address the question: “Why hasn’t productivity improved despite implementing time and labor management systems?” [For organizations with 2,000 or more employees]

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar for organizations with 2,000 or more employees, explaining challenges in implementing time and labor management systems and ways to address them. It will present case studies from companies including Toyota Motor Corporation and NTT DATA, and propose using CloudHouse to systematize complex workflows.

Facts

  • Complex applications: 85,000 people and 176 types
  • 17,000 sheets of paper-based work
  • 2 people × 3 hours every morning

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社NTTデータ、株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、ロジスティード株式会社、大正製薬株式会社、清水建設株式会社、株式会社Techouse

Webinar to address the theme: “60% of ransomware victims are small and midsize businesses—why ‘we won’t be targeted’ is dangerous” [For business leaders]

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar highlighting that 60% of ransomware damage affects small and midsize businesses. Co-hosted with 株式会社ディーネット, the webinar will explain increasingly sophisticated email attacks and measures to address system vulnerabilities.

Facts

  • 60% of ransomware damage

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、株式会社ディーネット

Webinar to address the question: “Are you handing over not just your predecessor’s tasks, but also the ‘background to the work’?”

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A マジセミ株式会社-hosted webinar will introduce CrewWorks, an all-in-one tool integrating task management, meetings, chat and file management, and explain how to turn work history into handover knowledge and move to a new plan.

Facts

  • Dec. 31, 2026
  • Jan. 1, 2027
  • July 31, 2027
  • From 400 yen

Companies mentioned:Backlog、Jooto、CrewWorks、テクノ・マインド株式会社、マジセミ株式会社

Webinar to address the question: “How can the burden of manual on-call operations for incidents at night and on holidays be reduced?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on automating on-call tasks—assessment, notification and escalation—after an incident is detected, using 日本電気株式会社's WebSAM Cloud while retaining the existing monitoring environment.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、日本電気株式会社

Webinar to address the question: “Are you aware of ‘shadow incidents’ that users experience even when monitoring shows everything is normal?”

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マジセミ株式会社 and 株式会社Spelldata will hold a webinar on “shadow incidents.” It will explain delays and connection failures experienced by users, such as those involving mobile networks, DNS and CDNs, that data center monitoring cannot detect, and introduce visualization using synthetic monitoring over real networks in 7 cities in Japan and 4 carriers, as well as methods for estimating losses.

Facts

  • There have been cases where page-load completion times differed by 30 seconds or more
  • From physical locations in 7 cities in Japan
  • Measured using real SIM cards and live connections across 4 carriers
  • Across 18 monitoring options
  • There have been cases where conversion rates improved by 30%

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、株式会社Spelldata

Webinar to address the theme: “How to turn employee benefits into an ‘investment in health’”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar co-hosted by TANPAC株式会 on the theme “How to turn employee benefits into an ‘investment in health.’” The seminar will explain how to promote employee health and improve productivity through benefits, using 筋肉食堂Office to provide employees with a better food environment.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、TANPAC株式会社

Webinar to address the theme: “Do you need expensive 3D measuring equipment every time? Start on-site measurement with a smartphone”

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マジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with 三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社 on creating 3D models of on-site locations with a smartphone. It will introduce ways to use the Rulerless solution with a LiDAR-equipped iPhone to generate 3D models with an error of a few centimeters, reducing repeat visits and streamlining layout planning.

Facts

  • High-precision, millimeter-level measurement
  • An error of several centimeters
  • An error of several centimeters

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社

Holding a webinar on the theme, “How should we choose the next platform for our in-house Oracle Database?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on selecting the next platform for Oracle Database. Hosted by アシスト株式会社, the webinar will offer a neutral comparison and explanation of options such as staying on-premises or migrating to AWS, from the perspectives of licensing, cost and performance.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、株式会社アシスト、Oracle、AWS、OCI

Holding a webinar on the theme, “How can you prevent the security gap of employees photographing PC screens with smartphones?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on preventing smartphone photography of PC screens, using キヤノンITソリューションズ’ “Telework Supporter.”

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、キヤノンITソリューションズ

Holding a webinar on the theme, “The ¥1 billion sales barrier: the limits of a president’s oversight as the workforce grows”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on the “¥1 billion sales barrier,” hosted by 株式会社武蔵野, and explain the shift to an autonomous organization through workplace organization.

Facts

  • Sales of 1 billion yen
  • With more than 30 employees

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、株式会社武蔵野

Holding a webinar on the theme, “[Rebroadcast] Are vulnerability assessments enough?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining the limitations of vulnerability assessments and the importance of penetration testing. Hosted by バルテス株式会社, the webinar will discuss countermeasures against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including VPN abuse and ransomware.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、バルテス株式会社

Holding a webinar on the theme, “[For enterprises] A new standard for choosing GPUs—not just performance”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining new standards for GPU selection for enterprises, taking cost and environmental impact into account alongside performance.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、NVIDIA、AMD、株式会社トゥモロー・ネット

Holding a webinar on the theme, “From lead generation to building trust”

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Originalマジセミ株式会社は、生成AIの普及によりBtoB買い手の情報収集方法が変化している背景を受け、「リード獲得から信頼獲得へ」というテーマでウェビナーを開催する。ForresterやGartnerの調査結果を引用し、営業接触前の段階での信頼形成とマーケティング再設計の重要性を解説する。

Facts

  • 94%
  • 67%

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、Forrester、Gartner

Holding a webinar on the theme, “Explaining bidding formats: What is a proposal-based bid?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining technical evaluation in proposal-based bidding and key points for preparing proposals.

Facts

  • More than 8,900 public institutions nationwide

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、株式会社うるる

Holding a webinar on the theme, “Why can’t you cut electricity bills simply by reviewing your rate plan?”

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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining the concept of customized power procurement using the “Digital Grid Platform,” addressing the limits of savings from simply reviewing rate plans under electricity deregulation. The webinar is hosted by デジタルグリッド株式会社.

Companies mentioned:マジセミ株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社

講談社 to hold brand experience event “KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 in New York” in New York for 3 consecutive years

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株式会社講談社 will hold the brand experience event “KODANSHA HOUSE 2026 in New York” in New York, the United States, from Oct. 9 to 18, 2026. The event is being held for the 3rd consecutive year, and special initiatives commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of its U.S. business will also take place.

Facts

  • Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
  • 10 days
  • More than 22,000 people
  • Commemorative initiative marking 60 years since the start of its U.S. business
  • Price: $50–$120
  • About 2 times the number at the Los Angeles event

Companies mentioned:株式会社講談社、講談社、Kinokuniya USA、紀伊國屋書店

Just use koji amazake instead of sugar. A long-awaited first book of gut-health recipes, kind to body and mind, taught by a rice farmer’s grandmother

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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began taking preorders on Sept. 16, 2026, for author Suzume’s amazake recipe book, “Recipes for Eating Well and Feeling Balanced: Amazake Recipes from a Rice-Farming Family.” The book features 96 recipes for gut health using amazake, as well as homemade seasonings and processed meats, and is scheduled for release on Oct. 29.

Facts

  • Starting Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  • Scheduled for release on October 29, 2026
  • 96 recipes
  • Waiting 10 hours
  • List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
  • Format: B5 / 112 pages
  • More than 90,000 Instagram followers
  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
  • 124 group companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、セブンネット

“Pork Bowl Shop TONTON” to open Gifu’s “Hashima branch” on 10/16 (Fri.)!

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Facts

  • Opening Friday, Oct. 16, ’26
  • More than 70 locations nationwide
  • A queue with waits of up to 2 hours
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社マルエイフードテック、元祖豚丼屋TONTON

Industries where applications pour in—and those that struggle | Industry-by-industry hiring strength ranking released

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HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, released an industry-by-industry hiring strength ranking based on 81 cases of real-world operational data collected from 107 client companies. IT and manufacturing tend to attract applications, while construction, caregiving and automotive-related industries face structural challenges—a trend that aligns with 帝国データバンク’s survey findings on bankruptcies due to labor shortages.

Facts

  • 107 client companies
  • 81 successful cases
  • Monthly average: 34.1 cases
  • 24.5 cases per month
  • Monthly average: 4.5 cases
  • 441 bankruptcies due to labor shortages
  • Construction had the most, with 112 cases

Companies mentioned:株式会社Shake、HRShaker、Indeed、Airワーク、帝国データバンク、Glic株式会社

Original地方中小企業の求人広告費は月1〜2万円台が平均

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Original株式会社Shakeが運営するHRShakerによる調査レポート。地方中小企業の求人広告費は月1〜2万円台が平均であり、この予算規模でも応募獲得が可能であることが実測データから示された。また、職種によって応募単価に大きな開きがあることや、適正予算の決定基準について解説している。

Facts

  • Original中途採用1人あたりのコストは平均103.3万円
  • The average cost through recruitment agencies is ¥3,721,000
  • Original1社あたり累計平均約14.8万円
  • A total of 7,003 applications from 107 companies
  • The overall average cost per application is ¥2,254

Companies mentioned:株式会社Shake、HRShaker、Indeed、Airワーク、マイナビ、Glic株式会社

A new Nagoya souvenir to share is here from “Nagoya France”! “Ogura bean paste” inside the golden shachihoko!? “Sablé de Shatch” launches Oct. 20!

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名古屋フランスcorp株式会社 will launch “Sablé de Shatch,” a new souvenir modeled on a golden shachihoko, on Oct. 20. Filled with ogura bean paste, it will cost 475 yen for 5 pieces and 950 yen for 10 pieces. Advance sales are scheduled for the “Nagoya Festival” on Oct. 17–18.

Facts

  • On sale Tuesday, Oct. 20
  • The “Nagoya Festival,” held on Oct. 17 and 18
  • 5 pieces: 475 yen (tax included)
  • 10 pieces: 950 yen (tax included)
  • Founded: 2004

Companies mentioned:名古屋フランスcorp株式会社、井桁堂株式会社、株式会社ハートリー

[For orthopedic clinics] “Make PRP treatment a new care option” / “Interested, but where should I start?” Free one-on-one consultations on the preparations and profitability involved in adoption (available on an ongoing basis)

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PRP幹細胞導入支援センター, operated by グローアップワークス株式会社, has launched free one-on-one consultations for orthopedic hospitals and clinics on adopting PRP treatment. Citing materials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, it outlines the upward trend in new PRP treatment filings and describes its support, including preparations for adoption and profitability simulations.

Facts

  • According to materials released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in June 2026
  • 736 cases in Class II
  • 3,122 cases have been confirmed in Class III
  • From 2,570 cases in 2015
  • The figure has risen to 6,703 cases in fiscal 2025
  • Established: December 2025

Companies mentioned:グローアップワークス株式会社、グローアップコンサルティング事務所、PRP幹細胞導入支援センター

Original三重大学病院、AI活用の第二弾としてAI基幹システム『Apollo AI』を導入開始!

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株式会社Albatrus announced that 三重大学医学部附属病院 has begun introducing the AI core system “Apollo AI.” The initiative is part of the hospital’s “MUDX” digital transformation project and aims to improve operational efficiency and transform hospital operations by integrating with its existing electronic medical records system.

Facts

  • 685 beds
  • Oct. 2025

Companies mentioned:株式会社Albatrus、三重大学医学部附属病院、三重大学病院

Ayo®, a Japanese-developed “nutritional seasoning,” launches overseas in Singapore; selected as an official SJ60 commemorative product approved by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore

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株式会社ニュートリベース has begun rolling out Ayo®, a flavorless, odorless nutritional powder, in Singapore and will sell mooncakes co-developed with 一口味 as an official SJ60 commemorative product approved by the Embassy of Japan in Singapore.

Facts

  • Ayo® 3g (1 day’s supply)
  • Price: 52 SGD
  • 52 SGD (4-piece pack】)
  • Cumulative sales have exceeded 1 million servings
  • About 300 イオングループ stores
  • Raised 50 million yen in funding

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニュートリベース、一口味、Vintage Management Pte Ltd.、インキュベイトファンド、アカチャンホンポ、イオングループ、Amazon、イオン

Original福島八幡宮で「ペット七五三祈願&撮影会」開催 前年好評を受け120組へ拡大

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Original福岡県八女市の福島八幡宮は、令和8年11月14日に犬猫LIFEとコラボした「ペット七五三祈願&撮影会」を開催する。前年の好評を受け、参加枠は各回30組・合計120組に拡大され、初穂料は1匹8,000円。同日には「ペットマルシェ」も開催される。

Facts

  • Reiwa 8, Nov. 14 (Sat.)
  • Limited to a total of 120 groups
  • 30 groups per session
  • Original1匹8,000円
  • Original1匹追加ごとに4,000円

Companies mentioned:福島八幡宮、犬猫LIFE

New “PABLO Cheesecake Bars,” rich cheese sweets to enjoy with one hand! Three flavors to choose from: strawberry, matcha and cheese tart.

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Cheese tart specialty shop PABLO will offer 3 varieties of its new “PABLO Cheesecake Bars,” a treat designed to be enjoyed with one hand, for a limited time at its Shinsaibashi main store starting October 1, 2026. The price is 680 yen each (tax included).

Facts

  • 680 yen each (tax included)
  • 3 types
  • From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドロキア・オラシイタ、PABLO

Eiken® Grade 5 practice test for the first-stage exam released, with 50 questions including 25 new listening questions to help students prepare

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スタディスタジオ株式会社 has added an Eiken Grade 5 first-stage practice test to its Eiken preparation learning service, “スタスタApps.” The test consists of 50 newly created questions: 25 reading questions and 25 listening questions. Plus members can time themselves, have their answers scored and check their predicted CSE scores.

Facts

  • 50 questions in total
  • 25 reading questions
  • 25 listening questions
  • Eiken Grade 5

Companies mentioned:スタディスタジオ株式会社、日本英語検定協会

Japan | 気象庁(306)

Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

An earthquake occurred at around 10:32 on the 1st.

Facts

  • 10:32 on the 1st

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