https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131400Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス株式会社は、10月2日にプライベートブランド「eatime」より冷凍肉まん「ふっくら もっちり しあわせ感じる 肉まん」を発売する。価格は298円（税抜）。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131399Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト held “PEACE LIVE” in Kyiv, Ukraine, in September 2026. Following a meeting with local resident Oksana Lavryk, dances and the school song were performed in an underground bar; a drone attack took place nearby the following day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131398Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe natural edible swiftlet’s nest brand BI-SU, operated by エムスタイルジャパン株式会社, will launch its flagship face cream, “BI-SU Inficial Cream,” formulated with the maximum amount of its proprietary beauty ingredient “Racial™,” for a limited time and in limited quantities during the winter season, starting Oct. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131397Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESYoshizumi Information has launched “Matomete Cmosy Pack Plan” for its Google Drive extension service “Cmosy Pocket,” a new plan that allows users to subscribe in bundles of 300, 500, or 1,000. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131396Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES郡山市 is conducting crowdfunding using hometown tax donations to support fundraising by social entrepreneurs, and is calling for contributions to the “Jimoruba” project led by Sho Okawa, representative of FindValue株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131395Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社甲羅が展開する「赤から」は、2026年10月16日に北海道帯広市に「赤から帯広店」をグランドオープンする。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131394Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESテス・エンジニアリング, a consolidated subsidiary of テスホールディングス, will deliver a battery storage system (capacity: approximately 6.0MWh) for installation alongside a solar power plant in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, for 京セラTCLソーラー. The system is scheduled to begin operation in October 2026. The project aims to make effective use of renewable energy and improve profitability at the plant, which has transitioned from the FIT system to the FIP system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131393Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トキハナ made its first appearance at the wedding expo “Wedding Wonderland,” held in Singapore on Sept. 19 and 20, 2026, and learned about local couples’ needs through conversations with those considering destination weddings in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131392Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トキハナ operates トキハナ, a wedding venue search service on LINE, and has announced “トキハナ安心契約5原則” to help ease concerns about wedding contracts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131391Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThree units of the inspection AI robot “ugo mini” from ｕｇｏ株式会社 have been deployed at the Naka Factory of ルネサス セミコンダクタ マニュファクチュアリング株式会社, helping reduce the labor required for routine inspections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131390Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSNOOPY Chocolat marks its 7th anniversary since opening in 2019 and will launch new products, including sibling plush toys, starting October 9, 2026. It will also celebrate with the reopening of its Kiyomizuzaka store in Kyoto and exclusive 7th-anniversary gifts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131389Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESClaGla (株式会社クラグラ) will exhibit at “Game Market 2026 Autumn,” held at Makuhari Messe on October 17 and 18, 2026, with an experience area for the giant version of “Let’s All Draw Together!” and sales of new board games. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131388Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社京王アートマン will run its official app’s “Visit Stamp Card” program from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. Users can collect stamps by scanning a QR code when visiting a store and receive discount tickets for 3% off with 5 stamps and 5% off with 10 stamps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131387Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe maid café あっとほぉーむカフェ, operated by インフィニア株式会社, will offer a limited-time collaboration menu to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Rilakkuma’s appointment as 千代田区観光協会 tourism ambassador. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131386Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社YOUR MEAL will launch the new “Fluffy Okonomiyaki and Chicken with Spicy Miso Sauce Set” on October 1 through its diet and body-shaping support service マッスルデリ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131385Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESカルチュア・エクスペリエンス will provide an operating system for 株式会社アクトス’s new brand, “AXTOS Pilates.” The first location is scheduled to open in October 2026, and the second in November of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131384Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィリップ モリス ジャパン合同会社 will launch the limited-edition “IQOS ILUMA i PRIME Sound Sorial Model,” a heated tobacco product created in collaboration with DEVIALET, starting October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131383Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiura Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing signed a business agreement on “carbon-credit leasing,” which adds J-Credits to lease contracts to offset CO₂ emissions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131382Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES8Technology, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社オープンエイト, strengthened its support for development quality and security in the generative AI era. On October 1, 2026, Open Eight CTO Naotake Ishibashi became its representative director and president. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131381Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Macbee Planet announced that Yoshinao Kaeno became CAIO (chief AI officer) and Kenichiro Nakajima became CHO (chief hiring officer), effective October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131380Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜F・マリノス has signed an official partnership agreement with 金発科技株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131379Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean skincare brand LAGOM (ラゴム) will launch 2 limited-edition yuzu-scented facial cleansers starting October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131378Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKenji Yamamoto, representative director of 株式会社FoundingBase, has been appointed “regional development advisor” to Iwanai Town, Hokkaido, and will provide ongoing support for enhancing the appeal of education and promoting the town. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131377Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社G-gen began offering G-gen Smart Admin, an AI agent service that streamlines Google Workspace operations management, on October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131376Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社旭東みらいテクノロジー will launch the 180° panoramic fixed-focus network camera “TSD-4FM3-D2-IPC” in October 2026. The product features wide-area monitoring, line-crossing detection and active deterrence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131375Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 309 call center operators conducted by 株式会社wevnal found that passing on expert skills ranked No. 1 among expectations for AI use, at 40.5%, about 2 times higher than cost reduction. It also found that 78.6% of companies face challenges in using call data, while 83.2% see value in a co-learning model involving AI and people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131374Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社創通メディカル will exhibit its beauty and health device brand MYTREX at “Beautyworld Osaka,” taking place at INTEX Osaka from October 19 to 21, 2026, and will begin accepting product reservations at its private experience booth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131373Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メディプラス will begin selling “Noise Cut Body Gel Milk,” the second product in its NOISE CUT line, on October 1, 2026. The company is a pioneer in dry-skin prevention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131372Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本総合研究所 will begin airing 3 new TV commercials in its “Question the Future, Move the Present” advertising series—Food and Agriculture, LX, and IT Solutions ~Olive~—in the Kanto region on October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131371Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Oshicoco will co-host an “Oshi Activity Industry Creation Networking Event” with 経済産業省関東経済産業局 and 一般財団法人日本立地センター on November 4, 2026. The event will provide opportunities for public-private collaboration and networking to connect demand for oshi activities with regional businesses, including by presenting the results of a survey conducted in July and sharing leading examples. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131370Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タオ announced that the preschool version of “Tenjin X,” an ICT educational material for education and childcare facilities, has been registered as an eligible IT tool under the government’s “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” Up to 66% of eligible implementation costs can be covered. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131369Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スペースデータ has launched RobotBrain, a platform that supports robot implementation, operation and learning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131368Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィーノ, the hair care brand of 株式会社ファイントゥデイ, will collaborate with fashion brand N HEAD WEAR from October 1 as part of its medical wig program, offering partial wigs in limited quantities to hat purchasers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131367Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ピクルス has released for free a new graduate recruitment guide for its diagnostic tool Yomitoru, titled “How to Dramatically Increase Applications from Gen Z: Building a Candidate Pool (September 2026 Edition).” It presents 8 examples, including 16-type assessments and puzzles tailored to Gen Z. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131366Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will run a campaign from October 1 through 31, 2026, at ディズニーストア.jp for purchases made with d払いⓇ, offering up to +100% back in d POINTS through a prize draw. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131365Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団は、第3回「がん研究フロンティア基金」の研究助成で12件の研究課題を採択し、助成金総額1億3,080万円の助成を決定したと発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131364Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will hold the “No losing tickets! Win up to 10,000 points! Campaign” at COSMO service stations from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Customers will be entered in a drawing to receive dポイント based on the points earned by presenting their dポイント card. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131363Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will hold a campaign offering up to 1,000 times the points every month at stores operated by マツモトキヨシグループ and ココカラファイングループ from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Customers who make purchases by presenting their dポイント card will be entered in a drawing to receive up to 1,000 times the points. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131362Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMNインターファッション株式会社 group cosmetics brand DIDION will launch 2 new shades of “Melty Lip Gloss” on October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131361Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will run a dポイント rebate campaign from October 1 to 31, 2026, for customers who purchase 花王 products at マツモトキヨシ and ココカラファイン stores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131360Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will hold a campaign offering up to 777 times the dポイント in a drawing at ローソン, ナチュラルローソン and ローソンストア100 from October 1 to 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131359Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will hold the “Limited to Miyako and Yaeyama! Campaign to win up to 10,000 points in a drawing” at participating d払い stores in the Miyako and Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture from October 1 to November 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131124Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES4 companies in the artienceグループ will exhibit at TOKYO PACK 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026, showcasing sustainable packaging solutions and color innovation technologies under the “ReLoop®” concept. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131123Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES小泉成器株式会社 has launched the cordless multi-chopper “KMF-0500/C,” which has 8 functions in 1 appliance, including chopping and mincing, features a heat-resistant glass container and can be used for microwave heating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131122Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラクス has signed a sales agency agreement with ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社 and will begin selling “Rakuraku Cloud” on October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131121Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES小泉成器株式会社 has announced the launch of 2 electric mills—one battery-powered and one USB-rechargeable—that make it easy to grind whole peppercorns and rock salt with one hand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131120Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズが、2026年10月6日に熊本城ホールで開催される「スタートアップワールドカップ2026」九州予選の登壇ゲストを発表した。熊本県知事の木村敬氏、熊本市長の大西一史氏、肥後銀行、SBIインベストメント、CYBERDYNE、カルビー、セガサミーイノベーション、ZIPAIR TOKYOなど、自治体・金融・教育・企業のリーダーが一堂に集結する。約250社の応募から選ばれたファイナリスト10社が世界決勝進出をかけて競い、優勝賞金は100万米ドル（約1億5千万円）。特別セミナー、ブース展示、高校生以下の「ユースピッチ」なども実施される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131119Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES小泉成器株式会社 has begun selling the IH cooktop (KIH-1407/H). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131118Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwiss luxury watch brand CVSTOS will launch the special limited-edition model “Challenge Jetliner ‘Art’ Tetsuji Aoyama,” created in collaboration with artist Tetsuji Aoyama, on Nov. 1, 2026. Limited to 30 pieces worldwide, it is priced at ¥3,960,000, including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131117Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ピエトロ will revise the suggested retail prices of 10 dressing products by 3.8–10.0% (¥5–¥30) for shipments from Jan. 1, 2027, citing rising raw material and energy costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131116Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESコアラジェイピー株式会社, marking its 10th year in Japan, will launch “Koala Mattress PLUS [2nd GEN]” and “Koala Mattress SUPREME [2nd GEN],” new flagship models focused on “sleep temperature,” a new principle for better sleep, on Oct. 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131114Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ found that about 70% of young people aged 14–19 tend to buy “limited-time products.” Reasons for buying included anxiety about missing out, the products’ special appeal, and a desire to avoid regret, while reasons for not buying included financial concerns and doubts about the taste. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131113Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its Fall 2026 update, Airbnb is introducing a “Connections” feature for sharing trip information with friends and family, as well as AI-powered search, filtering and comparison features. It is also rolling out new services such as food delivery, grocery delivery, laundry and baby equipment rentals, while enhancing management tools for hosts, including a multi-listing calendar and dynamic pricing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131112Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESコニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社が運営するプラネタリアTOKYOのカフェ「Cafe Planetaria」で、プラネタリウム作品『星と怖い神話 怖い絵×プラネタリウム』とのコラボレーション期間限定ドリンク「メディアの激情」を2026年10月2日より販売する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131111Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セミナーインフォ transitioned to a new management structure on Oct. 1, 2026, with Yohei Maruyama becoming president and director and founder Wataru Konishi becoming representative director and chairman. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131110Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NearMe, in partnership with Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, will begin full-scale service of the “Iiyama Shared Taxi ‘Yukinko-go’” on Oct. 1, 2026, to provide transportation for older residents and others. Based on the results of a demonstration trial, the service has introduced a LINE dispatch system and improved its reservation process. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131109Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA collaboration between Boardriders Japan and Enoshima Electric Railway will bring the “crew bag,” designed with functionality based on interviews with active crew members, to the general public from Oct. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131108Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESIbaraki Dairy, a group company of 株式会社JFLAホールディングス, will launch “A Moment of Milk,” a yogurt made with 100% raw milk, in a “Moomin × Ibaraki Dairy” collaboration package on Oct. 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131107Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社M&A総合研究所 has signed a business partnership agreement with 滋賀県税理士協同組合 to strengthen its M&A support system for small and medium-sized businesses in Shiga Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131106Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社asken will launch an appreciation campaign on Oct. 1, 2026, to mark the 19th anniversary of its AI meal-tracking app, Asken. The company, with more than 14 million cumulative members, will give away original merchandise, coupons and more through social media posts and in-app challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131104Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社朝日学生新聞社, 株式会社朝日学研シンクエスト and 朝日新聞出版 will hold “Play, Learn, Body Lab,” an interactive event for parents and children, at Kodomo no Kuni in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, on Sports Day, Oct. 12, 2026. Sports programs featuring FC町田ゼルビア and 横浜F・マリノス, as well as a financial education workshop by SBI証券, are planned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131103Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビオスタイル’s cosmetics brand NEMOHAMO will hold its first pop-up event in Kansai at 阪急うめだ本店 from October 7 to 13, 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to try the full lineup following the brand’s revamp. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131102Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESアビタス, part of パスメイクグループ, will launch “AB Learning™,” corporate e-learning for specialized knowledge in governance, internal auditing, finance and other fields, on October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131101Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAPPLE TREE株式会社 opened the official online store for its lifestyle brand Lattice＆Life on October 1, 2026, and began selling “4D MAKURA LATTICE 3000.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131100Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESS.RIDE株式会社 launched its taxi app service in Hiroshima Prefecture on September 14, 2026. It has partnered with 16 local taxi operators and is rolling out the service to approximately 540 vehicles. Through system integration with Denno Kotsu, the service area will expand to 14 prefectures as of October 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131099Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPlant care shop “PLANTHINK” will open a limited-time pop-up at the “YORIAI market” at 丸井今井札幌本店 from October 14 to 18. The event will feature compact plants for sale, free consultations, plant care products and “Rebirth PLANTS®.” It will be held in conjunction with 三越伊勢丹グループ’s sustainability campaign “think good.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131098Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オンワードコーポレートデザイン produced new uniforms for 株式会社エネサンスホールディングス and エネサンスグループ. They are scheduled to be worn starting October 5, 2026, with design supervision by BEAMS’ Uniform Circus BEAMS. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131096Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDr.ルルルン株式会社 has launched “ルルルン ハイドラ CX マスク,” a new product from its face mask brand ルルルン. Formulated with next-generation CICA ingredients, it went on sale October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131095Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESファインディ株式会社 announced that, marking the 10th anniversary of the start of its business in July 2026, it will refresh its corporate vision on October 1 to “Evolving the power to create with people and AI. Power to Engineering.” Building on connections with approximately 300,000 engineers, practical knowledge of AI-driven development and development organization data from approximately 1,500 companies, it will expand the value it provides as a platform connecting “people, AI and data.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131094Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社紅輪 published the mail-order catalog “きもの都粋2026 vol.28” on October 1, 2026. The lineup includes kimono that can be washed at home, Japanese clothing accessories and coats for fall and winter. A digital catalog is also available. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131093Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社お亀堂 will launch “Kiwami Chestnut Dorayaki,” a limited-edition fall product made with one whole fresh chestnut from Kumamoto Prefecture, starting October 1, 2026. The price is ¥580 (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131092Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES菅公学生服株式会社 has launched “Full Hakama Set Rental” and “Graduation Outfit Rental” services for elementary school graduation ceremonies. It will also hold a fitting event at カンコーショップ原宿. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131091Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京理科大学は、2027年度より工学部建築学科夜間主社会人コースに長期履修制度を導入する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131089Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBMSG, led by SKY-HI, announced that it will exclusively livestream BMSG FES'26 on Prime Video PPV. The festival will be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026. Archived streams are also scheduled to be available after each day's live broadcast through Oct. 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131088Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TalentX has begun integrating its AI-native recruitment management system, MyTalent Hire, with オープン株式会社's RoboRoboリクルーティング service for automatically transferring candidate information. The integration will automatically import candidate information from 18 job boards and streamline hiring and turn candidate data into a talent asset through AI scoring and CRM integration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131087Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESArt Aquarium Museum GINZA will conclude its exhibition at 銀座三越 on Jan. 6, 2027, and hold a special exhibition in Shibuya in the spring of the same year to mark its 20th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131086Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHEIN will hold the 27th secondhand clothing exchange and donation campaign, SHEIN Again, at its Harajuku, Tokyo showroom, SHEIN TOKYO, from Oct. 1, 2026, and give the store an autumn makeover. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131085Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESLRM株式会社 will exhibit at Security Days Fall 2026, which will be held in 5 cities—Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Tokyo and Nagoya—in October 2026. The company will demonstrate its security training cloud service Securio and give presentations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131084Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpenStreet株式会社 has signed an agreement with 広島県廿日市市 and 広島電鉄株式会社 on a social experiment for shared bicycles in Hatsukaichi City. Starting Oct. 1, 2026, the partners will use HELLO CYCLING to establish a total of 11 bike-share ports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131082Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPlug and Play Japan株式会社 announced that it will participate as a collaboration partner in Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026, hosted by 一般社団法人日本自動車工業会. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131081Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人ETIC.は、2026年10月19日から21日にかけて東京・晴海で「JUSSINアニュアルフォーラム2026」を開催する。米国のソーシャルリーダー7名と日本のソーシャルインパクトリーダー30名が参加し、日米共通の社会課題について対話を行う。助成は米日財団、協力はNPO法人新公益連盟。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131080Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オプテージ will begin selling the Xperia 10 VIII and REDMI 17 through its mobile phone service mineo on Oct. 8, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131078Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESトマト＆オニオン, operated by 株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ, will launch its 47th-anniversary Thanksgiving Sale on Oct. 1, 2026. The first installment will feature filet mignon steak bites in limited quantities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131077Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社関家具 will standardize the name of its private booth brand in the Japanese market from KOLO to Koplus starting in October 2026, and refresh its website and catalog. Product specifications and prices will remain unchanged. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131076Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakiniku all-you-can-eat restaurant じゅうじゅうカルビ, operated by 株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ, will launch its “Yakiniku Banquet Plan” for groups of 6 or more on weekdays only starting October 1, 2026. Guests can choose from 3 all-you-can-eat courses; the drink bar and ice cream bar are free for everyone, and all-you-can-drink alcohol is available for an additional 1,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131074Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トドオナダ used the LLM awareness measurement tool “Digidigi” to examine changes in consideration sets across 84 beauty and personal care categories for Claude Sonnet 5 and Sonnet 5.5. The results showed that even a minor update involving only about 5 months’ worth of differences in training data led to an average replacement rate of 70.4% in consideration sets, demonstrating the need to remeasure them with every model update. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131073Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES愛眼株式会社 began advance sales on October 1, 2026, of 2 new eyewear styles from ポロ ラルフローレン designed for Japanese customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131072Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSkinitty, a skincare community operated by 株式会社DECENCIA, and Guuguu Research Institute, a sleep community operated by 昭和西川株式会社, will launch a joint project themed around “Sleep and Skin” on October 1, 2026, and hold a participatory campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131071Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESYokai Museum opened submissions on October 1, 2026, for the Third Yokai Art Grand Prize, an open-call painting contest themed around yokai. Entries are being accepted in 2 divisions, analog and the newly established digital division. The final judging will take place at YOKAI EXPO 2027, an event to be held in February 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131070Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーケイジャパン announced that it has developed the TU-4523 single-ended power amplifier kit, which can be used with either the directly heated triode “45” or “2A3,” and will begin shipping in late October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131068Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ADDIX has published a free magazine featuring Minamisoma City’s Kitaizumi Beach, created in collaboration between surf culture magazine 『NALU』 and 『ビーチコーミング・マガジン』. In fiscal 2026, it is supporting regional revitalization through sessions with professional surfers and appearances at events around the country. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131067Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PHONE APPLI and 株式会社まほろば工房 will begin offering a solution to address customer harassment on October 1, 2026, integrating “PHONE APPLI PEOPLE” with “MAHO-PBX.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131066Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSneaker brand プラスダイアナ, owned by ダイアナ株式会社, will release gym training shoes co-developed with 3 athletes affiliated with 公益社団法人日本ボディビル・フィットネス連盟 (JBBF) on October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131065Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社 will hold a limited-time Russell Athletic POP-UP EVENT at the スーパースポーツゼビオ イーアスつくば store from October 3 to 12, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131064Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフクシマガリレイ株式会社’s Information Strategy Division has obtained ISO/IEC 27001 certification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131063Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTECRA株式会社 announced an asset management support campaign running on its real estate crowdfunding platform TECROWD from October 1 to 30, 2026, offering new registrants and investors Amazon gift cards worth up to 4,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131062Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESアシックスジャパン will launch the GEL-SLOWCUSH running shoe, designed for soft cushioning and a smooth ride, on October 8. The price is 26,400 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131061Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESデロンギ・ジャパンが実施した2026年度版コーヒー飲用調査によると、物価高の中でも自宅でのコーヒー1杯にかける平均額は過去最高の115円に上昇し、「イエナカコーヒー需要」が加速している。特に20代は豆選びや淹れる工程を楽しむ本格志向や、スペシャルティコーヒーへの関心が高く、全年代をリードしている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131060Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファミリア will launch “Knit Collection 2026” on October 7, 2026. The collection’s theme is “My Heart,” and it will offer new knitwear featuring heart motifs. Customers who spend at least a specified amount will receive a gift. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-09/index-en-p8.html#n3131058Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エフピコ and 株式会社ハローデイホールディングス are working together to promote the “Store to Store” initiative, recycling used food trays collected at all 55 locations into new food trays. The initiative cut CO2 emissions by 284t in the fiscal year ended March 2026, and aims to reduce them by 300t annually in the fiscal year ending March 2028.