# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-01 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 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.

## Enjoy shabu-shabu the easy, healthy way. The highly rated, winter-only “shrimp shabu-shabu” returns October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000060887.html
- anchor: #n3131483
- Companies mentioned: FGROW JAPAN株式会社、海老乃家

FGROW JAPAN株式会社 will bring back its winter-only product “海老乃家の海老しゃぶしゃぶ” on October 1, 2026. In response to last year’s positive reviews and requests for its return, it will offer a set featuring peeled wild shrimp and shrimp broth.

Facts:
- 2026年10月1日（木）11：00より再販売
- ¥4,500 (tax included)
- ¥6,500 (tax included)
- ¥10,900 (tax included)
- ¥18,500 (tax included)
- ¥5,000 (tax included)
- 海老乃家 shrimp shabu-shabu, 10 shrimp × 1 bag
- 海老乃家 shrimp broth, 10 g × 10 packets

## “Turn individual expertise into a competitive advantage”: 株式会社EiMU founded to help build sales organizations for the AI era

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189266.html
- anchor: #n3131507
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EiMU、キーエンス、リクルート、mento、Showcase Gig、Algomatic

株式会社EiMU was established on July 7, 2026, to help B2B companies build sales organizations through sales consulting and training, as well as AI products that support sales. CEO Kensuke Fujimoto, with experience at キーエンス and リクルート, and CTO Takuya Kikuchi co-founded the company, which will begin operations in October of the same year.

Facts:
- Established on July 7, 2026
- Capital: 2 million yen

## 【New Product】The feel of a premium sofa, built in. Introducing “Built-in sofa NAGOMI -和-”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000160093.html
- anchor: #n3131506
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 心石工芸、Kokoroishi Tokyo、TENON

Kokoroishi Tokyo, the high-end line of domestic sofa maker 株式会社心石工芸, has launched “Built-in sofa NAGOMI -和-,” a made-to-order built-in sofa designed to complement architectural spaces. From October 29 to November 10, its showroom will display the sofa and host “Craft session 2026,” a special event where visitors can experience the work of its artisans.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
- Tuesday, Nov. 10
- About 30 minutes per session

## 【グリル一平】Fall event and food truck schedule announced! Appearing at 10–11 venues across Kansai, including Umeda Hankyu and Kobe Hankyu

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000113153.html
- anchor: #n3131505
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一神、白鶴酒造株式会社

グリル一平, a long-established Western-style restaurant founded 70 years ago in Shinkaichi, Kobe, will set up at department store events and food truck locations across Kansai from October 3 to November 24, 2026. It will appear at a total of 7 venues and sell items including hire-katsu sandwiches and croquettes. The restaurant is operated by 株式会社一神.

Facts:
- 70 years since founding
- October 3, 2026
- Nov. 24
- 4 food truck venues
- 3 department store event venues
- All 7 venues
- Founded in 1952

## 【新刊】9月８日、テレビ東京『なないろ日和！』生出演で大反響！『脊柱管狭窄症は寝ながら改善! :１分でセルフケア「痛みゼロ体操」』

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000112913.html
- anchor: #n3131504
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社食べもの通信社、テレビ東京、Amazon、楽天ブックス、横浜市「たかこ整骨院」、くろまく整骨院、自由国民社

株式会社食べもの通信社 will publish Takashi Takako’s “Spinal Canal Stenosis Improves While You Sleep!: 1-Minute Self-Care ‘Zero-Pain Exercise’” on October 1, 2026. The book introduces self-care exercises that can be done lying down.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 1 minute
- Base price: 1,500 yen
- 144 pages
- 6 varieties in total
- 5 varieties
- More than 100,000 people
- More than 20 years

## PIX神戸スタジオ, one of western Japan’s largest photography studios, renovates its house studio! Limited-time campaign offers 10% off rental fees

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000082344.html
- anchor: #n3131503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーエークロッシング、PIX神戸スタジオ

PIX神戸スタジオ, one of western Japan’s largest photography studios, is renovating its house studio “2st” and will offer a 10% discount on rental fees for a limited time from Oct. 1, 2026, through its final business day of the year.

Facts:
- 10% OFF
- Total area: 1,000㎡
- Ceiling height: 6m
- Within 10 minutes by car
- Within 20 minutes of Shin-Kobe Station
- Parking for up to 5 vehicles
- 1日9便
- 7 locations in Japan and overseas

## La Session, an online shop that helps you get the word out, launches on Oct. 5, 2026. A new way to sell—not just list products and wait.

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000190071.html
- anchor: #n3131502
- Companies mentioned: La Session、株式会社エスアイシーコーポレーション、株式会社イールドメディアオンライン

株式会社エスアイシーコーポレーション’s AI-powered online shop support platform, La Session, launches on Oct. 5, 2026. It can be used alongside existing shops and supports product page creation with AI and automated social media posts.

Facts:
- October 5, 2026

## 船井総研あがたFAS to hold 5 online sessions of “M&A Seminar for Property Rental Management Businesses: Management Options to Break Through the Limits of Going It Alone” for rental management company executives, starting Nov. 20, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000184273.html
- anchor: #n3131501
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研あがたFAS、株式会社ヴァリエンテバルコ、日商ベックス、シンシア、税務会計のあがたグローバル、船井総研

株式会社船井総研あがたFAS will hold the “M&A Seminar for Property Rental Management Businesses” online for rental management company executives in 5 sessions starting Nov. 20, 2026. Participation is free.

Facts:
- 5 episodes in total
- Nov. 20, 2026
- Free to attend
- Annual sales of around 30億 yen
- 150 companies
- 1,039 consultants
- Covers more than 180 industries

## Launch of a new analytical service that uses electron microscopy to observe living cells from the micro to nanoscale

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000172881.html
- anchor: #n3131500
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東レリサーチセンター、TRC

株式会社東レリサーチセンター has launched a new analytical service that uses electron microscopy to observe living cells in their natural state, from the micro to nanoscale.

Facts:
- 1/100万 of a meter
- 1/10億 of a meter

## “Ontology FDE” turns companies’ “tacit knowledge” into an AI asset; now available [株式会社SiNCE]

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000082787.html
- anchor: #n3131499
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SiNCE、SiNCE

株式会社SiNCE has launched Ontology FDE, a new service that turns internal business knowledge and the tacit knowledge of veteran employees into “ontologies” that AI can use as assets.

## IIJ launches “IT Infrastructure Fundamentals Course Presented by IIJ” for information systems staff

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000165540.html
- anchor: #n3131498
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、IIJ、IIJアカデミー

IIJ has launched the “IT Infrastructure Fundamentals Course Presented by IIJ” for corporate information systems staff to learn how IT infrastructure works, and is recruiting participants for the first in-person session on the fundamentals of network protocols, to be held on Dec. 10, 2026.

Facts:
- Dec. 10, 2026
- About 20 people
- 50,000 yen/person
- Around 2 times a year

## First in Nara Prefecture and Hokkaido: Good Giving Mark, which makes NPO credibility visible, certifies ３ new organizations

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000062842.html
- anchor: #n3131497
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本非営利組織評価センター、Japan Center for NPO Evaluation、JCNE、特定非営利活動法人 Fine、認定特定非営利活動法人 おてらおやつクラブ、特定非営利活動法人 ＣＣＬ、日本郵便、ロート製薬、日本財団

公益財団法人日本非営利組織評価センター（JCNE） announced on Oct. 1, 2026, that 3 new organizations had received Good Giving Mark certification. The cumulative total has reached 44 organizations, and the number of organizations using and endorsing the mark is also growing.

Facts:
- ３ newly certified organizations
- The cumulative total has reached 44 organizations
- 29 participating companies/organizations
- 74 supporting companies/organizations
- 50% discount on the screening fee
- Evaluates and certifies more than 1,500 organizations

## ヤマシタ to introduce executive officer and CXO systems on Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000072683.html
- anchor: #n3131496
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマシタ、ヤマシタ

株式会社ヤマシタ will introduce an executive officer system and a CXO structure on Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to speed up decision-making and strengthen its management foundation.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Sales target of 85 billion yen
- Sales: 1 trillion yen
- Sales: 373.2億 yen
- Employees: 2,979

## RE:QUEST Lab, led by rice flour researcher AYA, who has more than 300,000 social media followers, launches on FANTS on Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000140975.html
- anchor: #n3131495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタジアム、FANTS、RE:QUEST Lab、株式会社スタメン

RE:QUEST Lab, an online community led by rice flour researcher AYA, will launch on Oct. 1, 2026, on FANTS, a platform for creators provided by 株式会社スタジアム.

Facts:
- More than 300,000 total social media followers
- Launches on Oct. 1
- Published 4 books
- 2 live lessons per month
- Monthly fee: 3,980 yen (tax included)
- Provides operational support to more than 600 communities
- Cumulative payment amount surpasses ¥3 billion

## 東京電機大学 2026年度 学園祭 第50回「鳩山祭」を開催

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000128963.html
- anchor: #n3131494
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人東京電機大学、東京電機大学

東京電機大学は、10月31日と11月1日に埼玉鳩山キャンパスで第50回学園祭「鳩山祭」を開催する。テーマは「LOG50th 半世紀の時を渡った鳩物語」。

Facts:
- FY2026
- 50th
- Oct. 31
- Nov. 1
- 10:00～17:30
- 18:00
- 10:00～16:00
- 50 years

## 東京電機大学 2026年度 学園祭 第15回「旭祭」を開催

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000128963.html
- anchor: #n3131493
- Companies mentioned: 東京電機大学

東京電機大学は10月31日と11月1日の2日間、東京千住キャンパスで2026年度学園祭「旭祭」を開催する。テーマは「Odyssey」。

Facts:
- Over 2 days
- 15th

## 2026 winter collection: Santa costumes, cosplay uniforms, X’MAXS; wholesale from a Yiwu, China sewing factory; Christmas outfits; 100% inspection; brand manufacturing; presales begin Oct. 6; 10% early-bird discount

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000112458.html
- anchor: #n3131492
- Companies mentioned: 義烏優豊株式会社、yuuto japan、Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd.

義烏優豊株式会社 will begin presales of its new 2026 winter Santa costumes on Oct. 6 and is seeking new business partners.

Facts:
- 300 pieces of each type
- 20 years of Japan-China trade expertise

## [Held Oct. 21] Webinar on improving business efficiency in the AI era by eliminating small, overlooked tasks

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000029485.html
- anchor: #n3131491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インゲージ、株式会社モンスターラボ、株式会社HMit、株式会社アスマーク、株式会社ワンディーティー

株式会社インゲージ will hold a free online webinar on improving business efficiency in the AI era on Oct. 21, 2026, jointly hosted by 5 companies: 株式会社インゲージ, 株式会社モンスターラボ, 株式会社HMit, 株式会社アスマーク, and 株式会社ワンディーティー.

Facts:
- Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 6,000 companies (※1)
- On Oct. 21, 2026 (Wed.)
- Jointly hosted by 5 companies

## [Free online seminar] Don’t stop at looking at data! A seminar in October and November on using Tableau for “actionable BI,” a must in the AI era

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000078896.html
- anchor: #n3131490
- Companies mentioned: フロッグウェル株式会社、Tableau、Salesforce

フロッグウェル株式会社 will hold free online seminars in October and November on “actionable BI.” The sessions will explain how to use Tableau and examples of integration with Salesforce, aiming to embed data use and improve business operations.

Facts:
- 2026/10/14 (Wed.)
- 2026/11/11 (Wed.)
- 16:00～17:00
- Established: May 2010

## Relic Publishing publishes “Deep Tech Management for Large Enterprises” today

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000535.000016318.html
- anchor: #n3131489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Relic、Relic Publishing、パナソニック株式会社、Y2 Incubate合同会社、一般社団法人ディープテック・スタートアップ・サポーターズ協会、株式会社SenQ AI、国立大学法人 東京農工大学、大阪工業大学大学院、グロービス経営大学院大学、立命館大学大学院、IEEE、電気学会、産業技術総合研究所、International Foundation for Production Research、Amazon、株式会社デジタルインファクト

株式会社Relic will publish “Deep Tech Management for Large Enterprises,” a strategy book for large companies that uses technology readiness levels (TRL), on Oct. 1, 2026, under its own publishing label, Relic Publishing.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Approximately 6割
- TRL6
- 2,900 yen (before tax)
- More than 300 cases
- 10 actions to take in the first 100 days
- Sales of ¥10 billion
- More than 5,000 companies
- 18 prefectures nationwide
- Established: August 2015

## From Pyuoora, celebrating its 20th anniversary: New “Pyuoora Ultra-Adhesive Whip Toothpaste” uses whipped foam to trap and remove the bacteria that cause bad breath and periodontal disease*¹

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000685.000070897.html
- anchor: #n3131488
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、花王

花王は2006年誕生のブランド「ピュオーラ」の20周年を記念し、口臭や歯周病の原因菌をホイップ泡で除去する新ハミガキ『ピュオーラ 超密着ホイップハミガキ』およびコンパクトな歯ブラシ『ピュオーラハブラシ すき間PRO 超コンパクト』を2026年10月24日に発売する。

Facts:
- Oct. 24, 2026
- Cumulative shipments: 7.5 million bottles
- Approximately 91.4% oral coverage
- 85 g each
- Contains high-concentration fluoride*⁸ at 1450 ppm

## 公益財団法人 花王芸術・科学財団 changes its name to 公益財団法人 花王財団, expanding its fields of activity and promoting support for the arts, science and sports

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000686.000070897.html
- anchor: #n3131487
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人 花王芸術・科学財団、公益財団法人 花王財団、花王株式会社

公益財団法人 花王芸術・科学財団 will change its name to 公益財団法人 花王財団 effective October 1, 2026, and expand its fields of activity to include sports in addition to the arts and science.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 1990
- 100th anniversary
- 1997

## ★Back again this year! A collaboration between “Tabi no Yado” and “Yuki no Yado”★ “Tabi no Yado Milk Scent” to be released in a limited quantity

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000726.000007954.html
- anchor: #n3131486
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社、ホームプロダクツカンパニー、三幸製菓株式会社

クラシエ株式会社は、三幸製菓株式会社の米菓「雪の宿」とコラボレーションした数量限定入浴剤「旅の宿 ミルクの香り」を2026年10月9日に発売する。

Facts:
- October 9, 2026
- 30 g × 8 sachets

## Karaoke videos featuring the artists themselves will be available for all songs by 7 BMSG-affiliated acts! Streaming for a limited 6-month period starting October 2 on “LIVE DAM WAO!”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001176.000014607.html
- anchor: #n3131485
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社第一興商、株式会社BMSG、BMSG、DAM、LIVE DAM WAO!

株式会社第一興商は、BMSG主催のフェス「BMSG FES’26」に合わせて、DAMフラッグシップモデル「LIVE DAM WAO!」でBMSG所属アーティスト7組の全楽曲を2026年10月2日より6カ月間限定で本人映像対応すると発表した。

Facts:
- 7 BMSG-affiliated acts
- Starting Oct. 2, 2026
- For a limited 6-month period
- 3 days, from October 10 to 12, 2026
- 209 songs available for streaming

## Ibaraki Prefecture’s Toride City and Satofull begin accepting donations to support children’s sports and cultural activities and establish sustainable community club activities

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001425.000025119.html
- anchor: #n3131484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さとふる、株式会社CAMPFIRE

Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations through the Satofull Crowdfunding platform on October 1, 2026, to support junior high school students’ sports and cultural activities.

Facts:
- Target donation amount: ¥3,000,000
- The service launches on October 1, 2026
- Donation period: October 1, 2026 to December 29, 2026

## The 2026 edition of the “Tea Advent Calendar,” sold out for 3 consecutive years, is here. This year, 4 designs let you choose based on who you’re giving it to (Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー)

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:09:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000055204.html
- anchor: #n3131508
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社味とサイエンス、ジョージスチュアートティー、George Steuart Tea、365Cat.Art、necotto shop、TANP、ANA、JAL

株式会社味とサイエンス launched the 2026 edition of the “Tea Advent Calendar” from Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー, on October 1. It has sold out for 3 consecutive years, and this year comes in 4 designs—Classic Gold, Holiday Silver, Cat and Flower—so you can choose based on who you’re giving it to. Each costs 3,240 yen (tax included).

Facts:
- 2026 edition
- 4 designs
- 24 days
- The initial batch sold out in 3 days
- Sold out on November 13
- 3,240 yen each
- Contains 24 tea bags
- Choose from 17 varieties
- Founded in 1835
- Presented to Queen Elizabeth in 2010

## あかり保証 opens a branch in Sendai to support older adults living alone

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:09:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000156029.html
- anchor: #n3131509
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あかり保証、あかり保証

株式会社あかり保証 provides lifelong support services for older adults and others living alone, and opened its Sendai branch on October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Approximately 8 million people
- Approximately 10.8 million people
- 100 million yen
- July 8, 2024

## New launch: “SilcotⓇ Disinfecting Wet Wipes, Slim Type for On-the-Go Use”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:09:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000026351.html
- anchor: #n3131510
- Companies mentioned: ユニ・チャーム株式会社、ユニ・チャーム

ユニ・チャームは、外出時の除菌ニーズに応えるため、厚み15mmの超薄型スリム設計を採用した『シルコットⓇ 除菌ウェットティッシュ 外出用スリムタイプ』を2026年10月13日に全国発売する。

Facts:
- Oct. 13, 2026
- 99.99% disinfection
- Thickness reduced to approximately half the previous size (15 mm)
- Approximately 33 mm thick

## Growith株式会社 recognized as a “Great Place To Work®”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:09:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000191720.html
- anchor: #n3131511
- Companies mentioned: Growith株式会社、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan

Growith株式会社 has been recognized in the “Best Workplaces” survey by Great Place To Work® Institute Japan. Since its establishment in August 2025, the company has operated a residential solar power and battery storage business, with a focus on organizational development and employee training.

Facts:
- Since its establishment in August 2025

## 新卒1〜3年目の9割超が「仕事に向いていないと感じたことがある」と回答！早期離職を防ぐ鍵は「上司による継続的な対話」と「具体的な実務指導」にあり。

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:07:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000170562.html
- anchor: #n3131512
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TCD、Culture Insight Labo、Culture Insight Lab

株式会社TCDの調査研究ユニット「Culture Insight Labo」による、新卒1〜3年目正社員459名を対象とした調査で、9割超が仕事に向いていないと感じた経験があると回答。早期離職防止には上司による継続的な対話と具体的な実務指導が有効であることが判明した。

Facts:
- 459 full-time employees in their 1st–3rd year after graduating
- 93.2%
- 約9割（88%）
- 55.4%
- 62.5%

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

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:06:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000381.000012709.html
- anchor: #n3131513
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイブグループ、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

株式会社ファイブグループの関連企業である株式会社パンチョが運営する「スパゲッティーのパンチョ」は、2026年9月の人気投票で第1位を獲得した「麻辣ナポリタン」をバージョンアップし、ネギを大量にトッピングした期間限定メニュー「ネギだく麻辣ナポリタン」を2026年10月16日より発売する。

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
- Number of employees: 2,547

## “KANDA Festival 2026” to be held Oct. 9 (Fri.) and Oct. 10 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:06:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000134094.html
- anchor: #n3131514
- Companies mentioned: NTT都市開発株式会社、学校法人佐野学園、神田外語学院、神田外語大学、神田駅西口商店街振興組合、内神田旭町々会、多町一丁目町会、神田駅西口地区まちづくり市街地再開発準備組合、千代田区

NTT都市開発株式会社は、学校法人佐野学園などが主催する「KANDAフェス2026」に参画・協力し、神田駅西口エリアでイベントを開催する。

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- Saturday the 10th
- Capacity: 30 people

## From Wellneo Sugar, your source for “everyday sugar”: a “Let us introduce ourselves again” campaign

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:05:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000121046.html
- anchor: #n3131515
- Companies mentioned: ウェルネオシュガー株式会社、東洋精糖株式会社、日新製糖株式会社、伊藤忠製糖株式会社、第一糖業株式会社

ウェルネオシュガー株式会社は、2026年10月1日の東洋精糖株式会社との合併を前に、「“改めまして”のご挨拶」をテーマに特設ページ公開と公式Xアカウント開設記念のプレゼントキャンペーンを実施する。

Facts:
- Since its launch in 2023
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 4 sugar brands
- Hoshino Resorts accommodation gift certificates worth 100,000 yen
- 5,000-yen Amazon gift card
- 100 winners

## ニチリョク launches “Start End-of-Life Planning with Your Family” support campaign to mark its 60th anniversary; paid “Sakura Club” members get a 10,000-yen discount when joining online

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:05:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000070310.html
- anchor: #n3131516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニチリョク、ニチリョク

株式会社ニチリョク has revamped its official website to mark its 60th anniversary and will launch the “Start End-of-Life Planning with Your Family” support campaign. Online-only sign-ups for the paid “Sakura Club” membership will receive a 10,000-yen discount, while end-of-life planning support will be offered through the free “Aoi Club” membership.

Facts:
- 60th anniversary of its founding
- Regular price: 30,000 yen (tax included)
- ¥20,000 (tax included)
- Founded in 1966
- Capital: 1,847,556,272 yen

## Spiral begins full-scale offering of “SPIRAL PLUS,” a low-code development platform for engineers

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:05:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000056349.html
- anchor: #n3131517
- Companies mentioned: スパイラル株式会社、SIer

スパイラル株式会社 officially launched SPIRAL PLUS, the successor service to the low-code development platform SPIRAL ver.1 for engineers, on Oct. 1, 2026. More than 40 companies applied during the early-access trial, and the pricing structure and partner program were also announced.

Facts:
- Officially launched on Oct. 1, 2026
- We received applications from more than 40 companies
- Initial fee: ¥150,000
- Monthly fee: ¥30,000 and up
- Built up over more than 20 years
- More than 14,000 companies in total

## Providing an intercom system powered by SoundUD technology for the Supreme Class Cabin on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:05:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001191.000010701.html
- anchor: #n3131518
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ株式会社、JR中央、SoundUDコンソーシアム

ヤマハ株式会社 will provide an intercom system, the Support Call Service, and an SOS Call System for emergency calls, both powered by SoundUD technology, for the Supreme Class Cabin premium seats on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen.

Facts:
- Supports 15 languages
- Standardized with more than 370 companies and organizations

## Applications open for winter workshops and internships for university and graduate students

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:05:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000825.000025611.html
- anchor: #n3131519
- Companies mentioned: 三菱重工業、三菱重工グループ、高砂製作所

三菱重工業 has opened applications for the MHI WINTER WORKSHOP and MHI WINTER INTERNSHIP for university and graduate students. The program offers a workshop for administrative roles and an internship for technical roles, with each held on different dates.

Facts:
- Approximately 300 types of practical training themes
- All programs (2 days)
- 5–10 days during the program period

## Don’t start financial and accounting training with “choosing a course.” Free assessment helps organize “who, what, and to what extent” in about 5 minutes

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:05:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191136.html
- anchor: #n3131520
- Companies mentioned: パクトル合同会社、デロイト トーマツ グループ、KIYOラーニング株式会社

パクトル合同会社 has released a free assessment, “Businesspeople’s Accounting and Finance Skills Assessment,” to help companies define requirements for accounting and finance training. It can help organize the target employees and their proficiency levels in about 5 minutes, and can also be used to prepare internal discussion materials.

Facts:
- A tool that helps you organize your needs in about 5 minutes
- In a survey of 78 companies
- In a survey of 328 HR representatives
- While 94.8% consider training planning and design “important”
- 92.4% said it was “difficult”

## “うたホ,” a flat-rate unlimited room-use plan available at 700 stores nationwide, launches Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:04:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000178734.html
- anchor: #n3131521
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コシダカ、カラオケまねきねこ、株式会社コシダカホールディングス

株式会社コシダカ will launch its flat-rate service “うたホ” at approximately 700 カラオケまねきねこ karaoke stores nationwide starting Oct. 1, 2026. For a monthly fee of ¥9,800, room fees and the drink bar are free, and 1 accompanying guest can also use the service for free.

Facts:
- Approximately 700 stores nationwide
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Up to 3 hours
- 通常月額12, 000円（税抜）
- Monthly fee: ¥9,800 (excluding tax)
- 3-month subscription
- Accompanying guest (1 person)
- 813 stores
- 5 countries worldwide
- 資本金：25億70百万円
- Revenue: 69.387 billion yen

## 【MUCHA】A collection inspired by the “Iris” from The Four Flowers (1898) returns; autumn collection launches under the theme “THE ART OF ORNAMENT”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:04:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004508.000018505.html
- anchor: #n3131522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、MUCHA、Mucha Ltd.、Mucha Trust

The MUCHA brand, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will launch a collection inspired by the “Iris” from Alphonse Mucha’s signature work The Four Flowers, along with velvet hair accessories.

Facts:
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- 1898
- 7,700 yen
- ¥6,380
- 9,900 yen
- ¥8,360
- 7,040 yen
- ¥7,920
- 9,350 yen

## Daiwa House Industry launches new wooden detached-home product “GRAN SESSION” (newsletter)

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:03:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002795.000002296.html
- anchor: #n3131523
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウス工業株式会社

大和ハウス工業 launched “GRAN SESSION,” an interactive custom home, on Oct. 1, 2026. Features include standard insulation grade 6 and the use of domestic timber. The company has set an annual sales target of 500 homes.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 200 types of base plans
- Insulation grade 6
- Ceiling height: 2.6 m
- Heat exchange efficiency (84%–86%)
- 500 homes annually
- Approximately ¥44.13 million (excluding tax)
- Initial 30-year warranty
- Long-term warranty of up to 60 years

## Notice of completion of the transfer of サンテル shares and business synergies

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:02:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000019415.html
- anchor: #n3131524
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ココペリ、有限会社サンテル、キー・ポイント株式会社

株式会社ココペリ announced that it had acquired all shares of 有限会社サンテル, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The move will strengthen its DX support for regional small and medium-sized businesses, and the company plans to provide hands-on consulting.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Since its founding in 1997
- Capital: 3 million yen
- Established: June 2007

## Create a workspace with up to 5 screens when paired with a laptop: “DIGI+ 18.5-inch Quad Display System” launches Thursday, Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:02:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000815.000035169.html
- anchor: #n3131525
- Companies mentioned: ソースネクスト株式会社、JENESIS株式会社

ソースネクスト will launch the “DIGI+ 18.5-inch Quad Display System” on its website on Oct. 1. Paired with a laptop, the system can create a workspace with up to 5 screens.

Facts:
- ¥199,800, tax included
- Thursday, October 1
- Up to 5 screens
- 18.5 inches

## 【Event on 10/20】How should companies engage with new technologies in the age of AI? Innovation and social implementation through the lens of ELSI and RRI｜【Minato City Industrial Promotion Center】

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:02:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000031052.html
- anchor: #n3131526
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャンパスクリエイト、慶應義塾大学、京都大学、ナカニシヤ出版、経済産業省、文部科学省、国立大学法人電気通信大学

株式会社キャンパスクリエイト will hold a talk on ELSI and RRI at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center on Oct. 20, with a discussion on technology and social implementation in the age of AI.

Facts:
- Opened in April 2022
- Capacity: 280 people
- Approximately 216 m2
- Usage fee: ¥8,500 (tax included)
- Established: September 1999

## テラスカイ and オリックス launch Salesforce sales, implementation, and ongoing support for corporate customers

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:01:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000009955.html
- anchor: #n3131527
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テラスカイ、テラスカイ、オリックス株式会社、オリックス

株式会社テラスカイ has launched a collaboration to sell and implement Salesforce and provide ongoing support to オリックス’s corporate customers.

Facts:
- 2025
- Founded in 2006
- Established: March 2006
- Capital: ¥1.25689 billion
- (As of the end of February 2026)

## Dalton School Tokyo partners with Poppins Educare to launch extended childcare for the First Program (full-day preschool) in April 2027 ～Creating a new childcare system where children can stay in familiar surroundings until 18:00～

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:01:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000030937.html
- anchor: #n3131528
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人河合塾学園ドルトンスクール東京、株式会社ポピンズエデュケア、株式会社ポピンズファミリーケア、ポピンズグループ

学校法人河合塾学園ドルトンスクール東京 has partnered with 株式会社ポピンズエデュケア to launch extended childcare for its First Program (full-day preschool) starting in April 2027. Children can stay until 18:00. The service will offer a safety system based on ISO9001 and an optional pickup and drop-off service provided by Poppins nannies.

Facts:
- Starting in April 2027
- Extended childcare until 18:00
- First Program for children aged 3–5
- 長期休暇期間は 9:00～18:00まで
- International quality management standard “ISO9001”

## Supervised by the カラダファクトリー bodywork salon: “KA・RA・DA プチフィット,” an easygoing fitness program for adults, grand-opens at イオン久里浜店 on Thursday, Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:01:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000021263.html
- anchor: #n3131529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファクトリージャパングループ、カラダファクトリー、ファクトリージャパン、KA・RA・DA プチフィット、イオン久里浜店、株式会社ウエルアップ

株式会社ファクトリージャパングループ held the grand opening of its first location, イオン久里浜店, on Oct. 1, 2026. The fitness studio for adults, KA・RA・DA プチフィット, is supervised by the bodywork salon カラダファクトリー.

Facts:
- Operating more than 300 locations
- More than 26.9 million customers in total※①
- Starting at 15 minutes
- Approximately 2,500 people in total
- 25 years since its founding
- Number of employees: 1,396

## 28 large-format vintage Disney posters, from Snow White to Toy Story! Disney Poster Collection goes on sale Dec. 10

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:01:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002403.000009728.html
- anchor: #n3131530
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社世界文化社、楽天ブックス、未来屋書店EC、ヨドバシカメラ、Amazon

株式会社世界文化社 will release Disney Poster Collection, an interior poster book featuring 28 vintage posters from classic and popular Disney works, on Dec. 10.

Facts:
- Features 28 posters
- Goes on sale Thursday, Dec. 10
- Price: ¥3,740 (tax included)
- 56 pages

## 日本料理の老舗「なだ万」初のオードブルプラン！「くるめし弁当」「シェフコレ」にて10月1日より提供開始

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:01:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000007949.html
- anchor: #n3131531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社くるめし、なだ万、くるめし弁当、シェフコレ

株式会社くるめし will begin offering the first-ever hors d'oeuvre plan from the long-established Japanese restaurant なだ万 through くるめし弁当 and シェフコレ starting Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Begins Thursday, October 1, 2026
- For nearly 200 years
- All 7 plans
- 価格：2,500円（税込）/1名
- 価格：3,500円（税込）/1名

## “Independent living for people with severe disabilities, too”: ソーシャルインクルー to open group home in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:01:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000171288.html
- anchor: #n3131532
- Companies mentioned: ソーシャルインクルー株式会社

ソーシャルインクルー株式会社 opened ソーシャルインクルーホーム高砂竜山, a group home with daytime support services, in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 1.

Facts:
- To date, in 13 cities in Hyogo Prefecture
- 24時間365日体制で
- 夜間のスタッフ配置を１ユニット（※３）に２名の配置を基準にするなど
- Operating 357 facilities nationwide
- As of the end of September 2026

## Private University Association of Japan Presents: Chancellor Interview Series “Chancellor, Sometimes Me” No.19 — Announcement of the release of an interview with Chancellor Satoko Shinohara of 日本女子大学

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000190656.html
- anchor: #n3131533
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本私立大学連盟、日本女子大学、フェリス女学院大学、東京農業大学、関西大学、東北学院大学、文教大学、松山大学、YouTube

一般社団法人日本私立大学連盟 began streaming a video interview with Chancellor Satoko Shinohara of 日本女子大学 on YouTube on Sept. 30, 2026, as No.19 in its “Chancellor, Sometimes Me” interview series.

Facts:
- September 30, 2026

## Hinamaru Kotsu and NearMe enter strategic business partnership

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000031733.html
- anchor: #n3131534
- Companies mentioned: 日の丸交通株式会社、株式会社NearMe、株式会社SmartShuttle、株式会社日の丸交通千住、日の丸自動車グループ

日の丸交通とNearMeは戦略的業務提携を締結し、NearMeの100%子会社SmartShuttleの車両および従業員を日の丸交通のグループ会社へ移管して一体運営を行う。

Facts:
- 100% subsidiary
- Since August 2019
- In January 2024
- A cumulative total of 1.5 million bookings
- 20 airports nationwide
- More than 25 municipalities

## [Daiichi Aipet] “The best answer for my pet.” New brand promotion launches Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000046213.html
- anchor: #n3131535
- Companies mentioned: 第一アイペット損害保険株式会社、Daiichi Lifeグループ、第一生命グループ

第一アイペット損害保険 will launch its new brand promotion, “The best answer for my pet,” on Oct. 1, 2026. It will launch a special website and release a new web commercial.

Facts:
- From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- (30 seconds)
- (15 seconds)
- Established: May 2004

## 株式会社グローバル publishes latest “Wine Tool Catalog” on Oct. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000034468.html
- anchor: #n3131536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバル、funVino、ラギオール アン オブラック、ツヴィーゼル・フォルテッサ、テネル、UTO、ブリリアント

株式会社グローバルは、2026年10月1日に最新版の「ワインツールカタログ」を発行した。本カタログでは、funVinoブランドの新セラー3モデルや新グラス、ラギオール アン オブラック製品などの新商品情報に加え、ブランドロゴリニューアルやブリリアント ワイン・Sakeサーバーの活用事例、レンタルサービスへの新アイテム追加などを紹介している。

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Large capacity, holds up to 144 bottles
- Slim design, 53 cm deep
- Holds approximately 100 bottles with ease
- At a height of 82 cm
- Efficiently holds approximately 50 bottles
- For the first time in approximately 20 years
- Approximately 1,500 wine-related products
- Installed at more than 29,000 locations
- Up to 50% off
- All 27 types included!

## Toyotsu Insurance Partners to acquire Komatsu Group's insurance agency business

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000122524.html
- anchor: #n3131537
- Companies mentioned: 豊通保険パートナーズ株式会社、豊田通商株式会社、株式会社小松製作所、コマツコーポレートサービス株式会社

豊通保険パートナーズは、小松製作所の100％子会社であるコマツコーポレートサービスから保険代理店事業を譲受する合意に至った。契約締結日は2026年6月30日、実行日は2027年1月1日を予定している。

Facts:
- 100％
- Jan. 1, 2027
- June 30, 2026
- April 3, 2006

## Canva and Monotype bring more than 1,000 new font styles to creators worldwide

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000026490.html
- anchor: #n3131539
- Companies mentioned: Monotype Imaging Inc.、Monotype、Monotype株式会社、Canva、Colophon Foundry、AS & EH Partnership Limited、TypeTogether、Modular InfoTech、Anagata Type、Cadson Demak、Måns Grebäck

Canva and Monotype have added more than 1,000 font styles for creators worldwide, bringing the total to more than 3,000. Language support has been expanded, particularly for Hindi, Bengali and Vietnamese.

Facts:
- More than 1,000 font styles
- More than 3,000 in total
- More than 17 million designs
- 99 families · 298 styles
- 72 families · 237 styles
- 114 families · 249 styles
- More than 1 billion designs

## Unifa appoints 2 new directors to strengthen its management structure

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000031858.html
- anchor: #n3131538
- Companies mentioned: ユニファ株式会社、リクルート、株式会社ギミック、株式会社フェズ、株式会社エーアイ

ユニファ株式会社 announced that executive officer Yasushi Nakazawa and corporate division head Ryo Ogawa have been appointed as 2 new directors to strengthen its management structure.

Facts:
- More than 25,000 cumulative cases
- Approximately 80 local governments

## [SF Building Support] Expands delinquency guarantee service for offices and retail spaces

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000069250.html
- anchor: #n3131540
- Companies mentioned: サンフロンティア不動産株式会社、SFビルサポート株式会社

SF Building Support, a consolidated subsidiary of サンフロンティア不動産, will revise its delinquency guarantee service for offices and retail spaces, TRI-WINS, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Changes include raising the guarantee limit and expanding eligible areas.

Facts:
- 24 months
- Up to 10 months
- Oct. 1, 2026
- More than 50,000 companies

## All-you-can-eat wagyu offal hot pot at a yakiniku restaurant?! 秋・冬限定メニュー at 焼肉食べ放題 肉屋の台所 starts Oct. 1!

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000106959.html
- anchor: #n3131541
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 肉屋の台所、肉屋の台所

肉屋の台所 will begin serving fall and winter limited-time menu items, including Kuroge Wagyu small-intestine hot pot and seafood jjigae hot pot, starting Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Available with courses priced at ¥8,500 or more
- 100 minutes, all 134 items
- ¥6,000 including tax

## 【タンスのゲン】10月4日「タンスの日」にイベント開催！全品10％OFF＆こがけん厳選商品など特別企画が満載

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000440.000039747.html
- anchor: #n3131542
- Companies mentioned: タンスのゲン株式会社、タンスのゲン

タンスのゲン株式会社 will hold a sale event on its main website on Oct. 4, 2026, “Tansu Day.” Special promotions will include 10% off everything, 20% off products selected by Kogaken, an outlet half-price sale and a ごきGEN prize drawing.

Facts:
- 10% off all items
- 20% off the regular price
- An additional half off
- 1st prize: 25% off coupon
- 2nd prize: 20% off
- 3rd prize: 15% off
- 5% off coupon
- Limited special deals on 100 items

## Connecting the Tokyo metropolitan area and Hokuriku: CCIグループ 1st anniversary advertising campaign launches

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000115382.html
- anchor: #n3131543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CCIグループ、CCIグループ、北國銀行、北日本新聞、富山新聞、福井新聞、北陸中日新聞、北國新聞、石川テレビ放送、北日本放送、チューリップテレビ、テレビ金沢、富山テレビ放送、福井テレビジョン放送、福井放送、北陸朝日放送、北陸放送

株式会社CCIグループ will run transit advertising, primarily at Tokyo Station, aboard the Hokuriku Shinkansen and at Kanazawa Station, to mark the 1st anniversary of its name change on Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- 1st anniversary
- Oct. 1, 2026
- About 2 months

## バルテス・ホールディングス earns Platinum rank in “White Company Certification” for 4 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000030691.html
- anchor: #n3131544
- Companies mentioned: バルテス・ホールディングス、バルテス・ホールディングス株式会社、一般財団法人 日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団、バルテス株式会社、バルテスグループ、ISTQB

バルテス・ホールディングス earned Platinum rank in the “White Company Certification” program run by the Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization, effective Oct. 1, 2026. This is the highest rank and the company’s 4th consecutive year receiving it. Its efforts to balance rewarding and comfortable work, including a 78.2% paid leave usage rate and D&I training, were recognized.

Facts:
- “White Company Certification” earned for 6 consecutive years
- Paid leave usage rate: 78.2%
- Childcare leave uptake rate: 88.9%
- 2026年3月期には82.4％へ上昇
- Capital: 90 million yen
- Number of employees: 999

## 丸福珈琲店 extends popular collaboration with チャイナエアライン

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000069924.html
- anchor: #n3131545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社丸福商店、丸福珈琲店、チャイナエアライン、中華航空

株式会社丸福商店’s 丸福珈琲店 has decided to extend the availability of its popular collaboration in-flight meal with チャイナエアライン through Dec. 31, 2026, and introduce a new menu.

Facts:
- From July 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
- Extended through Dec. 31, 2026
- New chef-supervised menu to launch on Oct. 1
- Marked its 20th anniversary of service in July 2026
- Has been in business for more than 90 years
- Operates 28 locations nationwide

## TuneCore Japan: cumulative payouts to artists surpass 100 billion yen

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000005829.html
- anchor: #n3131546
- Companies mentioned: チューンコアジャパン株式会社、TuneCore Japan

チューンコアジャパン株式会社, which operates TuneCore Japan, announced that cumulative payouts to artists in Japan had surpassed 100 billion yen as of October 2026, when the service marks its 14th anniversary since launching in October 2012.

Facts:
- Cumulative payouts surpass 100 billion yen in Japan
- Marks exactly its 14th anniversary since the service launched in October 2012
- Artists receiving at least 100 million yen in cumulative payouts: 140 acts
- Cumulative songs distributed: more than 2 million
- Fiscal 2018: 5.5 billion yen
- Fiscal 2020: 17 billion yen
- Fiscal 2022: 39.3 billion yen
- Fiscal 2024: 71.1 billion yen
- Revenue share from overseas exceeds 20%
- More than 55 music streaming services in more than 185 countries and regions
- Capital: 45 million yen

## 【Price.com Insurance】Releases October 2026 insurance popularity rankings!

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000046274.html
- anchor: #n3131547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカクコム・インシュアランス、カカクコム、リトルファミリー少額短期保険、ライフネット生命、SBI生命、FWD生命、チューリッヒ生命、メディケア生命、はなさく生命、第一ネオ生命、ソニー損保、ジェイアイ傷害火災、日新火災、チューリッヒ保険会社、三井住友海上、エイチ・エス損保、FPC、アクサ損害保険、三井ダイレクト損保、楽天損保、東京海上日動

株式会社カカクコム・インシュアランス released its October 2026 insurance popularity rankings. The survey period ran from June 1 to Aug. 31, 2026, and the rankings list the leading companies in 9 categories, including life, medical and cancer insurance.

Facts:
- Annual benefit limit of 2 million yen
- 71 insurance companies in total
- 29 life insurance companies
- 24 non-life insurance companies
- 18 small-amount, short-term insurance companies

## Mastercard to offer members-only tickets at a special price, 5% off the regular price, for “ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~,” opening Nov. 13 in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000037691.html
- anchor: #n3131548
- Companies mentioned: Mastercard、ACN、ローソンチケット、TBSチケット

Mastercard will serve as the official payment partner for the illumination event “ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~,” which opens at Yoyogi Park on Nov. 13, 2026. It will offer members tickets at a 5% discount off the regular price.

Facts:
- 5% discount
- November 13
- 2026
- 165 yen per ticket
- 1,595 yen per ticket

## Experience QUEEN live with overwhelming immersion at the cinema! “Queen: Budapest” opens Oct. 7 (Wed.) at TOHOシネマズ Hibiya and other theaters in 4K remastered, IMAX and Dolby Atmos formats; audience giveaway announced!

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000101737.html
- anchor: #n3131549
- Companies mentioned: TOHOシネマズ、Park Road Post Productions、Sony Music、カルチャヴィル合同会社、Spotify

QUEEN’s legendary concert film “Queen: Budapest” will open in a 4K remastered version at TOHOシネマズ and other theaters from Oct. 7. A commemorative card styled as a reproduction ticket will be given to moviegoers. The film is distributed by カルチャヴィル合同会社.

Facts:
- Met with cheers from 80,000 people
- Queen’s legendary 1986 performance
- Opens Oct. 7 (Wed.) at TOHOシネマズ Hibiya and other theaters
- Released to mark its 40th anniversary
- Filmed using 17 cameras
- All 25 miles of film, about 40 km
- More than 300 million albums sold worldwide
- A record 2.6 billion streams
- Surpasses 1 billion plays on Spotify
- UK record sales of more than 7.9 million copies
- Charted for 1,137 weeks
- Admission: ¥3,000 flat rate
- SIXP61 ¥5,940
- ¥3,960 including tax

## From “seeing” construction to “hands-on” experience: 修成建設専門学校 students join a summer school run by 高島市 and 滋賀県建設業協会 高島支部【with support from 桑原組】

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000157651.html
- anchor: #n3131551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社桑原組、修成建設専門学校、滋賀県建設業協会 高島支部、高島市

滋賀県建設業協会高島支部 and 修成建設専門学校 held a summer school on Sept. 3 and 4, 2026, as part of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Youth Work Shift Project. With support from 株式会社桑原組, a total of 40 people, including 36 students, toured construction sites and a plant, took part in practical training and experienced the local community.

Facts:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Friday the 4th
- 36 students
- 4 faculty and administrative staff
- 40 people in total

## Expanding IoT services for equipment by adding SIM connectivity

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000061218.html
- anchor: #n3131550
- Companies mentioned: ホシザキ株式会社、一般社団法人日本冷凍空調工業会、厚生労働省

ホシザキ株式会社 will expand “Hoshizaki Connect,” its IoT service for commercial refrigerators and other equipment, from Jan. 5, 2027, adding SIM connectivity. This will enable expansion to independent restaurants and others without Wi-Fi access, and the service name will also change.

Facts:
- Starting Jan. 5, 2027
- Approximately 2,800 service staff nationwide
- 44.4% domestic market share (※3)
- The standard contract period (※2) of 7 years

## AI is not a substitute for operators, but “a force for developing people”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000170303.html
- anchor: #n3131553
- Companies mentioned: パーソルコミュニケーションサービス株式会社、富士通株式会社、富士通研究所、パーソルグループ

パーソルコミュニケーションサービス株式会社と富士通株式会社は、富士通研究所が開発した対話分析AIを用いた実証実験を実施し、オペレーターの傾聴や共感スコアが向上する成果を得た。

Facts:
- 8 operators at the main phone reception desk
- Conducted a proof-of-concept over approximately 1 month and a half
- Analysis of approximately 630 records found that
- The score for “active listening” was 10%.
- The “emotional empathy” score improved by 28%.
- 5 of them also showed changes in their actual behavior.
- “Empathy” was up 15% compared with the same period last year.

## Tama Minami-Osawa’s Bread Festival marks its 5th anniversary; the limited-edition bread theme is “5 (go) Reward Bread”! Additional vendors confirmed, bringing together all 17 popular shops!

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004365.000011710.html
- anchor: #n3131552
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、日販セグモ株式会社、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク 多摩南大沢、東京べーぐる べーぐり、ブーランジェリー アツシ、本郷ベーカリー、NANA-Canel'e ななカヌレ、スコーン専門店プティコアン、between bagel、ANDE＜アンデ＞、パン屋むつか堂、BOUL’ANGE、キタキツネのしっぽ、HAPPyHAPPyメロンパン、韓国ベーカリー MUUN Seoul、八ケ岳ブレッド コーナーポケット、匠～takumi style～、淡路島塩パン専門店 しおき、Komorebi Table、ホテルエピナール那須、フリッツァ専門店 セモア!

The Bread Festival will be held at Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minami-Osawa from October 31, 2026, to November 3, marking its 5th anniversary as one of Japan’s largest bread festivals, with a cumulative attendance of 1.78 million. All 17 shops will gather under the theme “5 (go) Reward Bread.”

Facts:
- October 31, 2026 (Saturday) to November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday)
- 4 days
- Cumulative attendance of 1.78 million
- All 17 shops
- 16 shops each day

## A “dedicated AI enablement team” for every advertising agency. Redesigning business processes with AI at their core

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185387.html
- anchor: #n3131554
- Companies mentioned: Plow World合同会社、株式会社センジュメイト、オーバーチュア株式会社、ヤフー株式会社、株式会社オムニバス、ソウルドアウトグループ、SO Technologies株式会社、博報堂DYグループ、株式会社リクルートエージェント、アジト株式会社、ソウルドアウト株式会社、Google Cloud、BigQuery

Plow World合同会社と株式会社センジュメイトは、中堅・中小広告会社の業務プロセスをAI前提に再設計する支援を開始した。両社は提携により、経営課題解決の設計力、広告データ基盤構築の実装力、および個人のノウハウを組織の仕組みとして定着させる支援を提供する。

Facts:
- For approximately 25 years
- Experience supporting more than 1,000 companies in total
- Data infrastructure built for more than 300 advertisers and advertising agencies
- Revenue of around 1.5 billion yen
- Increase monthly leads 6 times
- 導入社数を2倍に伸ばす
- Operating for over 4 years
- Over 8 years of experience with Google Cloud

## The data infrastructure needed to use AI, without code. AI-driven CDP “b→dash” to exhibit at “Marketing Week -MaS- [Autumn Show]”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000013454.html
- anchor: #n3132143
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社データX、住友不動産西新宿ビル

株式会社データXは、AI Driven CDP「b→dash」を2026年10月7日～9日に東京ビッグサイトで開催される「マーケティングWeek -MaS-【秋展】」に出展する。

Facts:
- October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
- 10:00～17:00
- South Hall 3 [A3-6]
- Established: April 6, 2010

## 【関西初】8市8町が市町境を越えて「地域人材をシェア」。120万人規模の播磨圏域で、子育て世代やシニア等のスキマ時間を地域の力に 姫路市公式「ひめじ播磨マッチボックス」が10/1（木）よりサービス開始

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000068701.html
- anchor: #n3132142
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Matchbox Technologies、姫路市、日本経済新聞社

株式会社Matchbox Technologiesと姫路市は、10月1日より「ひめじ播磨マッチボックス」のサービスを開始した。これは関西初の自治体公式広域スポットワークプラットフォームで、播磨圏域8市8町（人口約120万人）を対象に、子育て世代やシニア等の柔軟な就労機会を提供する。

Facts:
- 1日・数時間単位で応募することができます
- Approximately 80 businesses in the Harima area (8 cities and 8 towns) are participating.
- More than 70% of participating businesses said they were considering using the service.
- Adopted by more than 16,000 businesses to date
- More than 50 patents have been filed in Japan and overseas
- A total of 19 patents, including basic patents, have been granted

## Consistently secure high-quality appointments that lead to sales. “b→dash for Sales” to exhibit at “Marketing Week -MaS- [Autumn Show]”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000013454.html
- anchor: #n3132141
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社データX、BOXIL

株式会社データXは、営業支援サービス「b→dash for Sales」を2026年10月7日～9日に東京ビッグサイトで開催される「マーケティングWeek -MaS-【秋展】」に出展する。

Facts:
- Among the 27 services listed
- Listed as No. 1 in recommended order*
- October 7 (Wed.)–9 (Fri.), 2026
- As of September 29, 2026

## Introducing the new 2026 winter gifts from “AGF® Gift,” created to deliver heartfelt sentiments and moments of connection

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000131617.html
- anchor: #n3132140
- Companies mentioned: 味の素AGF株式会社

味の素AGF株式会社は、2026年10月1日より「AGF®ギフト」の2026年冬ギフトを全国で新発売する。

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 3,240 yen
- Price before tax: 3,000 yen
- From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

## 広告なしで1年間に1,700件超のインバウンドリードを獲得したEmooove、自社で成果が出た施策を提供するBtoBマーケティング支援を開始

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000149623.html
- anchor: #n3132139
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Emooove、Emooove、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google、Claude、Amazon、HubSpot、GA4

株式会社Emoooveは、自社で検証した広告なしの集客施策を提供するBtoBマーケティング支援サービスの提供を開始した。同社は過去1年間で1,700件超のインバウンドリードを獲得しており、戦略設計、コンサルティング、マーケティングBPO、顧問の4つのプランを設けている。

Facts:
- Over 1,700 inbound leads
- 150社以上のBtoB企業
- Over 300 cases
- 12 times
- 6.0%
- 50.0%
- 38.0%
- 18.6%
- 3.7%
- 58.3%
- 1 million yen
- 500,000 yen per month
- 300,000 yen per month
- All 163 pages

## 【養命酒製造×星のや軽井沢】冬の養生を考えた「冬谷（ふゆたに）の薬膳鍋」～体を内側から温める養生体験～

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000023613.html
- anchor: #n3132138
- Companies mentioned: 養命酒製造株式会社、星のや軽井沢、星のや

養命酒製造株式会社は、星のや軽井沢と連携し、2026年12月1日から2027年2月22日まで冬の養生をテーマにした「冬谷（ふゆたに）の薬膳鍋」プログラムを提供する。

Facts:
- December 1, 2026–February 22, 2027
- 1名24,200円
- 1日1組限定
- Reservations accepted up to 5 days in advance
- Oct. 1, 2026

## Uravation releases a free 32-page “Corporate Implementation and Safe-Use Guide” to help determine where to use—and not use—the flagship model “Claude Fable 5.1.” Includes officially verified pricing, actual screenshots, and 5 operational rules.

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000137731.html
- anchor: #n3132137
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Uravation、Anthropic

株式会社Uravationは、Claudeの最上位モデル「Claude Fable 5.1」の法人導入・安全運用ガイド（全32ページ・3章構成）を無料公開した。公式の単価・実画面・運用ルール5点などを盛り込み、どの業務で使いどこで使わないかを決める実務資料として提供する。

Facts:
- Compiled in a landscape-format 32-page PDF
- Guide structure (3 chapters, landscape-format 32 pages)
- 5 operational rules and a generative AI usage policy template (Word, Articles 1–5)
- 4 points to establish in advance when planning costs (how tokens are counted, discounts for batch processing, additional charges for speed, and setting limits)
- 3 types of tasks suited to Fable 5.1 (tasks with long workflows, many decision branches, and extensive reading)
- 5 categories of refusals and how they arise in business operations
- 3 fallback approaches
- 4 steps to take after a refusal response from the safety classifier
- 4 stages of phased implementation and the criteria for moving to the next stage
- 6 pages reproduced without modification
- While providing AI training and implementation support to more than 100 companies
- On September 22, 2026, the free downloadable guide “Claude Fable 5.1 Corporate Implementation and Safe-Use Guide” was completely revised and released.
- Established in February 2024

## New hair and body mists from Korean brand “LUAFEE（ルアペ）”! “White Apricot,” with a ripe, irresistible peach scent, and “Aulove,” a beloved floral scent, to launch early at ロフト and PLAZA

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000015815.html
- anchor: #n3132136
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィッツコーポレーション、LUAFEE、ルアペ、ロフト、PLAZA、FITS you. STORE

株式会社フィッツコーポレーションは、韓国発フレグランスブランド「LUAFEE」の新作ヘア＆ボディミスト2種類を、ロフトおよびPLAZAにて10月10日より先行発売し、11月7日より一般発売を行う。

Facts:
- On sale from Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- Advance sale begins Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
- Lightweight 100mL bottle
- 2,200 yen each (tax included)

## Columbia’s new “MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB” collection, perfect for gathering around a campfire with family, launches at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000075300.html
- anchor: #n3132135
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、COLUMBIA TOKYO FLAGSHIP、コロンビア グランフロント大阪店

株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン will launch its new fall/winter collection “MICKEY’S OUTDOOR CLUB,” created in collaboration with Mickey Mouse, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 1.

Facts:
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026
- 11 a.m.
- ¥26,400
- ¥22,000
- ¥13,200
- \9,900
- ¥6,050
- ¥4,950
- \6,600

## パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン supports personal number card (My Number card) issuance services at the municipal residents’ affairs division in Kodaira, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000124841.html
- anchor: #n3132134
- Companies mentioned: パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社、パーソルグループ

パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン provided BPO support for My Number card issuance services at the municipal residents’ affairs division in Kodaira, Tokyo, shortening wait times and reducing the burden on staff.

Facts:
- Since 2021
- Cut by approximately half
- Previously took 20–30 minutes
- Shortened to approximately 10 minutes
- The 2024 system reform
- For more than 20 years

## First door-glass sticker ads for job site “シニアジョブ” to appear on rail lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000031414.html
- anchor: #n3132133
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シニアジョブ、JR東日本、JR西日本

株式会社シニアジョブ will run door-glass sticker ads on JR lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai from Oct. 1, 2026, to raise awareness of its senior-focused job site “シニアジョブ.”

Facts:
- From Oct. 1, 2026
- Oct. 31, 2026
- Seniors aged 50 and over
- Opened in August 2022
- More than 150,000 job seekers in total

## “天神ビジネスセンターII” adopts ビットキー’s “workhub,” combining a better workplace experience with streamlined operations

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000040203.html
- anchor: #n3132132
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビットキー、天神一丁目761プロジェクト合同会社、福岡地所株式会社、九州電力株式会社、株式会社クラフティア、ザイマックス総研

株式会社ビットキー’s office-focused connected platform “workhub” was installed in the common areas of “天神ビジネスセンターII,” which opened in August 2026. Workers can use their smartphones to reserve facilities at approximately 50 locations and enter and exit using facial recognition, improving convenience while reducing staffing needs for operations.

Facts:
- Opened in August 2026
- Availability of facilities at approximately 50 locations
- Approximately 15% of the office leasable floor area
- (approximately 1,300 tsubo)
- 18 floors above ground
- 2 basement floors
- Total floor area of approximately 62,720㎡
- Building height: approximately 87.5m
- Completed on June 30, 2026
- Will be the 3rd building (※2※3)
- Listed as the No. 2 challenge (27.4%)
- Ranked as the top priority (31.4%)

## [Oct. 15 (Thursday)] UPWARD to hold a discussion seminar with 山口フィナンシャルグループ at “FIT2026”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000015260.html
- anchor: #n3132131
- Companies mentioned: UPWARD株式会社、株式会社山口フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社山口銀行、北九州銀行、もみじ銀行、日本金融通信社

UPWARD株式会社 will hold a free discussion seminar on sales DX at “FIT2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum on Oct. 15, 2026, with 株式会社山口フィナンシャルグループ as a guest.

Facts:
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Approximately 450 companies
- More than 350,000 people in total from financial institutions

## Signs sales-based and referral-based partner agreements with アテイン株式会社 for the “SmartSkill series,” which uses AI to advance talent strategy

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000093972.html
- anchor: #n3132130
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レビックグローバル、アテイン株式会社、株式会社ウィザス

株式会社レビックグローバル and アテイン株式会社 have signed sales-based and referral-based partner agreements for the AI talent development solution “SmartSkill series.”

Facts:
- Starting in July 2026
- Surpasses 40,000 IDs
- More than 450 companies have adopted the service
- More than 2 million users

## 【INNISFREE】Green Tea PDRN™ × encapsulated retinol: for pores and firmness. Get plump, bouncy skin with refined-looking pores. “Green Tea PDRN Advanced Cream” launches Sunday, Nov. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000031376.html
- anchor: #n3132129
- Companies mentioned: アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社、INNISFREE、イニスフリー

アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社 will launch “Green Tea PDRN Advanced Cream,” a moisturizing cream formulated with green tea-derived “Green Tea PDRN™” and encapsulated retinol, from the skincare brand “INNISFREE” on Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- On sale from November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
- 50mL / 3,190 yen (tax included)
- Achieved 2.3 times*⁶ the skin-supporting power

## Special class with Fuse, creator of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”! Popular comedians and ≠ME also appear at “YOANI Festa 2026,” held at 9 campuses nationwide

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000027285.html
- anchor: #n3132128
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社代々木アニメーション学院、≠ME

株式会社代々木アニメーション学院 held its fall school festival, “YOANI Festa 2026,” at 9 campuses nationwide in September 2026. The program featured a special class by Fuse, author of “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” as well as guests including Identity, Yes! Akito and ≠ME, alongside student performances and hands-on activities.

Facts:
- 9 campuses nationwide
- 2026
- Established in 1978

## A card for corporate representatives and sole proprietors joins the “SBI VISAクリプトカード,” a credit card that earns crypto assets

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000059421.html
- anchor: #n3132127
- Companies mentioned: SBIホールディングス株式会社、SBI VCトレード株式会社、株式会社アプラス、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

SBI VCトレード株式会社 and 株式会社アプラス will begin issuing “SBI VISAクリプトカードBIZ,” a credit card that earns crypto assets for corporations and sole proprietors, on Oct. 1, 2026, and will run a launch campaign.

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Worth up to ¥1,500
- Worth up to ¥31,500
- Issuance capped at 21 million cards

## 【RAMEN TECH 2026】More than 100 events co-created with more than 100 partners! Opening day is Wednesday, Oct. 7

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000048792.html
- anchor: #n3132126
- Companies mentioned: RAMEN TECH 2026 運営事務局、福岡市役所、福岡市、株式会社Zero-Ten、株式会社Zero-Ten Park、株式会社 遊行、CIC Fukuoka、Fukuoka Growth Next、ReHacQ九州、awabar Fukuoka、Garraway F、天神ビジネスセンターⅡ、JICA九州、クラウドワークス、ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.、Fukuoka Innovation Lab. Tenjin、レイヤード、TOTOPA 博多駅前店、Nu Source、Colive Fukuoka、The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka、Salt co-working Space、Padel Fukuoka、Engineer Cafe

RAMEN TECH 2026運営事務局は、10月7日から福岡市で開催される同イベントで、100超のパートナーと共創する100以上のイベントを公開した。参加者目標数は延べ15,000名以上。

Facts:
- More than 100 events
- More than 100 partners
- 13 themes
- The total number of partners will exceed 140
- More than 15,000 total attendees (target)

## VALUES to hold “VALUES Marketing Dive 2026,” featuring speakers from アサヒビール, ミツカン, 花王, 積水ハウスイノコム, note and others, with free online broadcasts on 10/28 and 11/11

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000007396.html
- anchor: #n3132125
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴァリューズ、アサヒビール、ミツカン、花王、積水ハウスイノコム、note、株式会社 Mizkan Holdings、デジノベーション株式会社、積水ハウス イノベーション＆コミュニケーション株式会社、note株式会社、株式会社ヴァリューズクリエイターズ

株式会社ヴァリューズ will host “VALUES Marketing Dive 2026,” a marketing conference featuring speakers from アサヒビール, ミツカン, 花王, 積水ハウスイノコム, note and others, online for free on Oct. 28 and Nov. 11, 2026.

Facts:
- 2026
- October 28
- Nov. 11
- 13:00~16:30
- On a scale of 2.5 million people
- 100 million yen
- 2 million cases

## AI inside begins offering its “AI inside Cube Atlas” series of hardware dedicated to AI inference

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000024457.html
- anchor: #n3132124
- Companies mentioned: AI inside 株式会社、AI inside

AI inside株式会社 has begun offering its “AI inside Cube Atlas” series of hardware dedicated to inference, which enables the use of AI, including generative AI, in on-premises environments.

Facts:
- AI inside was established in 2019
- In addition, in June 2026
- Deployment to more than 70,000 users

## Like Kids holds hands-on food education event “Become a Koji Expert!” where children learn about umami through their senses

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000031395.html
- anchor: #n3132123
- Companies mentioned: ライク株式会社、ライクキッズ株式会社、ハナマルキ株式会社

ライクキッズ and ハナマルキ held a food education event called “Become a Koji Expert!” at the licensed daycare center にじいろ保育園戸塚駅前, where children learned about koji and umami through their senses.

Facts:
- Operates 415 locations nationwide
- Held on Monday, Sept. 28
- Capital: 50 million yen

## One of the largest real estate events in the industry, “National Owners Festa 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 22 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000016136.html
- anchor: #n3132122
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイブル、株式会社エイブル＆パートナーズ、さとふる

株式会社エイブル will hold “National Rental Owners Festa 2026,” an event for rental property owners and real estate investors, at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 22, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 22, 2026
- About 40 presentations

## ラルフ ローレン to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Japan with “PoloFest” in Tokyo: Exploring the world of Polo through the perspectives of collectors and creators

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000065259.html
- anchor: #n3132121
- Companies mentioned: ラルフ ローレン 合同会社、ラルフ ローレン、ラルフ ローレン コーポレーション、THE POLO ARCHIVE、VINTAGE GRACE、TARTAN VINTAGE、CHUNK STORE、Whistler/Chart、PROCELL、F AS IN FRANK、MILLENNIAL DECORATOR、VAULT UP、THOROUGHBRED NEW YORK、NERO、METROPOLIS VINTAGE、BIG APPLE STORE、Youth Vintage、ROW、Reflex、Safari、ヨドバシJ6ビル

ラルフ ローレン will mark its 50th anniversary in Japan by holding “PoloFest” in Harajuku, Tokyo, from Oct. 23 to 25, 2026. Collectors and creators will gather for archive exhibits, talk sessions, a vintage market and more.

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of arrival in Japan
- About 60 years since the brand was founded
- 3-day festival
- Since 1976
- 3 days, from Oct. 23 (Fri.) to 25 (Sun.), 2026

## How can you re-engage a dormant house list? How to choose from 5 content formats to activate dormant leads

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000048571.html
- anchor: #n3132120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bizibl Technologies、Bizibl

株式会社Bizibl Technologies will hold a webinar from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, on choosing content formats for dormant leads.

Facts:
- 5 content formats
- 7 perspectives
- Capacity: 100 people

## ふるさと納税で三沢市への旅を楽しむ「JALダイナミックパッケージ旅行クーポン」が登場！ 10月1日（木）より取扱開始

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000122077.html
- anchor: #n3132119
- Companies mentioned: LR株式会社、三沢市、JAL、JALダイナミックパッケージ、JMB、JALマイレージバンク、星野リゾート、青森屋 by 星野リゾート、航空自衛隊三沢基地、米軍三沢基地、三沢空港

LR株式会社, working with 三沢市 in Aomori Prefecture, will begin offering the “JALダイナミックパッケージ旅行クーポン” as a hometown tax donation gift from Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- The service launches on October 1, 2026
- ¥15,000 coupon (¥50,000 donation)
- ¥30,000 coupon (¥100,000 donation)

## Announcement of the publication of the “Integrated Report 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000010655.html
- anchor: #n3132118
- Companies mentioned: ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、B-EN-G、村田機械様、東和電気様、竹村製作所様

ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社 has published its “Integrated Report 2026” on its corporate website. The English version is scheduled for release at the end of October.

Facts:
- “Integrated Report 2026”
- Scheduled for release at the end of October
- Has overseas subsidiaries in 5 locations

## Total applications nearly doubled from the 3rd to the 4th edition. Applications open for the 5th IIBC University Student English Speech Contest, drawing growing interest each year! Preliminary round applications close at 15:00 on Nov. 30 (Mon.); the final will be held in February 2027

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000051295.html
- anchor: #n3132117
- Companies mentioned: 国際ビジネスコミュニケーション協会、IIBC、ETS、アメリカン・スクール・イン・ジャパン、早稲田大学、日本学生協会、駐日欧州連合、ホワイト＆ケース外国法事務弁護士事務所、一般社団法人日米協会、一般財団法人国際教育振興会

国際ビジネスコミュニケーション協会 (IIBC), with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, has opened applications for the 5th IIBC University Student English Speech Contest. The final will be held in February 2027, and the preliminary round deadline is Nov. 30, 2026.

Facts:
- Total applications will be about 2 times the previous figure
- The 8 contestants who advance from the preliminary round
- Judges will determine 1st through 3rd place
- Established in 1986
- 160 countries worldwide
- Conducted by about 14,000 organizations

## SkyDrive strengthens management structure to accelerate global expansion and commercialization

- Published: 2026-10-01T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000038857.html
- anchor: #n3132116
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SkyDrive、トヨタ自動車株式会社、国土交通省航空局、JCAB、米国連邦航空局、FAA、エアバス、グリフィン・グローバル・アセット・マネジメント、オーバーエア、スーパーナル、株式会社Sky Works、SkyDrive America, Inc.、株式会社AlterSky、スズキグループ

株式会社SkyDrive has strengthened its management structure to accelerate global expansion and commercialization, appointing 小野泰司 as executive officer and head of global business, and ゴンザロ・ラモス as global commercial officer.

Facts:
- 451 aircraft in total
- Airlines in 10 countries
- Over a period of about 17 years
- More than 22 years of experience
- Worked there for about 18 years
- 100 km/h