# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-01 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 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.

## [ゲラン] 2026 Holiday Limited Collection “DRESSED IN WONDERS” — A musical-like world brought to life by a special collaboration.

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000018096.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181059-en.html
- anchor: #n3131057
- Companies mentioned: ゲラン株式会社、ゲラン、ラ ブティック ゲラン ギンザ シックス、伊勢丹新宿店、日本橋高島屋店、銀座三越店、西武池袋本店、阪急うめだ本店、高島屋大阪店、京都伊勢丹店、仙台藤崎店

ゲラン has unveiled its 2026 holiday limited collection, “DRESSED IN WONDERS.” In collaboration with Swiss fashion designer Kevin Germanier, the brand will release limited-edition makeup, fragrances, an advent calendar, and other items incorporating sustainable haute couture elements.

Facts:
- 2026
- 5,060 yen
- 12,210 yen
- 13,090 yen
- 5,940 yen
- 5,280 yen
- 5,500 yen
- 8,910 yen
- 109,780 yen
- 17,600 yen
- 19,690 yen
- 122,430 yen
- Limited to 45 pieces

## Fukushima Prefecture’s Tadami Town to introduce “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” from October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000019477.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181056-en.html
- anchor: #n3131056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kids Public

株式会社Kids Public has signed an agreement with Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and officially launched “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” for town residents on October 1, 2026. The service had been available on a trial basis since July and became permanent with the establishment of the Children and Families Center.

Facts:
- More than approximately 250 pediatricians, obstetricians and midwives affiliated with the service
- A service that allows users to consult online, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with approximately 250 or more affiliated pediatricians, obstetricians and gynecologists, and midwives.
- The service became available to Tadami Town residents on October 1, 2026.
- The service was introduced on a trial basis from July 1, 2026.
- Rich forests cover 94% of the area.
- The cumulative number of consultations has exceeded 350,000.
- More than 250 pediatricians, obstetricians and gynecologists, and midwives.
- The service has been introduced in more than 250 local governments.
- Number of employees: 35 (as of December 2025)
- Number of affiliated medical professionals: 267 (as of December 2025)

## [First in Gifu Prefecture!] Yamagata City to fully launch “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” from October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000019477.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181046-en.html
- anchor: #n3131055
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kids Public

株式会社Kids Public will partner with Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture, to fully launch its online health and medical consultation service, “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics,” on October 1, 2026. The move follows high satisfaction with a trial conducted from April to address the lack of specialist medical institutions in the city.

Facts:
- Starting Oct. 1 (Thu.), 2026
- A total of 67 people registered.
- The service received 26 consultations.
- Approximately 89.5% of consultations concerned infants aged 0.
- 54.2% took place between 18:00 and the 8:00 hour the following morning.
- The content was viewed a total of 185 times.
- 84.2% of respondents said, “It’s reassuring to know I can consult someone if something happens, and I’m grateful for that.”

## [住まいサーフィン] 2026 October edition released: “Oki-style Most Profitable Condominium Rankings” by Greater Tokyo area, showing condominiums likely to retain their value

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000007875.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181119-en.html
- anchor: #n3131054
- Companies mentioned: スタイルアクト株式会社、住まいサーフィン

Style Act Co., Ltd. has released the October 2026 edition of area-based rankings of top condominiums in the Greater Tokyo area, based on the “Oki-style Profitability Probability” index of condominium asset value, on 住まいサーフィン.

Facts:
- October 2026 edition
- 9 areas
- 3LDK and 4LDK
- 1LDK and 2LDK
- Within 5 minutes
- Within 10 minutes
- 2,070,000 condominium appraisals
- 130,000 units in the new condominium price list
- Approximately 330,000 members
- As of April 2026
- Over 100 million cases annually

## HENNGE joins 一般社団法人 日本経済団体連合会（経団連）

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000007098.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181115-en.html
- anchor: #n3131053
- Companies mentioned: HENNGE株式会社、一般社団法人 日本経済団体連合会、経団連

HENNGE株式会社 announced that it joined 経団連 on October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective October 1, 2026
- 1,580 of Japan’s leading companies
- 103 major nationwide industry associations
- 47 regional economic organizations
- A total of 1,763 companies and organizations
- Founded in November 1996
- Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market (now the Growth Market) in October 2019

## “壱角家 Asakusabashi” to open on Friday, October 2, 2026! Enjoy Iekei ramen for lunch or as a satisfying end to a night out!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000027681.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181114-en.html
- anchor: #n3131052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーデン、壱角家

The Asakusabashi location of “壱角家,” an Iekei ramen restaurant operated by 株式会社ガーデン, will open on October 2, 2026. Special prices will be offered to mark the opening.

Facts:
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- 710 yen
- ¥780
- 11 a.m.
- 27:00
- 37 seats
- 15 counter seats on the 1st floor
- 2 counter seats on the 2nd floor
- 1,146 yen
- ¥1,260
- More than 100 stores
- 12 or more companies
- 13 brands in total
- Dec. 2015
- ¥2,391 million
- Full-time employees: 289
- Part-time employees: 3,594
- 223 locations
- 39 franchise locations

## Applications now open for exhibitors at the “Local Government Comprehensive Fair,” a public-private partnership exhibition!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000078820.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181113-en.html
- anchor: #n3131051
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本経営協会、デジタル庁、横須賀市

一般社団法人日本経営協会 began accepting applications on October 1, 2026, from companies and organizations wishing to exhibit at “Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2027,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 14 to 16, 2027. A public-private partnership study session (webinar) by デジタル庁 and 横須賀市 will also be held on the same day.

Facts:
- July 14, 2027
- 31st edition
- Limited to the first 10 organizations
- Oct. 15, 2026

## 【株式会社IKUSA】Now available: “GREAT STRATEGY,” a business board game that lets players experience management strategies designed for the future

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000020633.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181111-en.html
- anchor: #n3131050
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IKUSA、IKUSA Inc.

株式会社IKUSA has launched “GREAT STRATEGY,” a business board game that simulates corporate management and teaches long-term thinking and strategic decision-making.

Facts:
- Can be completed in approximately 2.5–3 hours
- Number of participants: 10–100
- More than 1,600 events held annually
- A total of 3,000 companies and more than 560,000 people have experienced it.
- More than 100 original programs

## AI security system “AI Security asilla” officially introduced at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, a large mixed-use complex operated by Tokyu Land Corporation

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000371.000043312.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181110-en.html
- anchor: #n3131049
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アジラ、東急不動産株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社

株式会社アジラ has officially introduced its AI security system “AI Security asilla” at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, operated by Tokyu Land Corporation. The results of a trial conducted from October 2025 were favorably evaluated, leading to continued operation.

Facts:
- From October 2025
- 40 stories above ground
- 延床面積約20万㎡
- Opened in September 2020

## Shingo Katori takes on an “AI role” in a new カオナビ commercial! Supporting each person’s decision-making and guiding companies toward becoming great teams!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000030113.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181108-en.html
- anchor: #n3131048
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、カオナビ

株式会社カオナビ will begin airing a commercial for its new AI agent “KTi” on October 3, 2026. Shingo Katori plays the AI role, highlighting the promotion of human capital management through “Talent Intelligence.”

Facts:
- To be aired sequentially from October 3, 2026
- Now in his 5th year appearing in カオナビ commercials

## カオナビ launches AI agent “KTi,” helping draw out “the answers for your company” and support decision-making from management to the front lines

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000030113.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181104-en.html
- anchor: #n3131046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、カオナビ

株式会社カオナビ has launched “KTi,” an AI agent that supports decision-making from management to the front lines. It will begin offering its “Career Consultation Agent” and “Talent Search Agent” in October 2026, advancing the shift from “democratization of data” to “democratization of decision-making.”

Facts:
- More than 4,500 companies
- Sequentially from October 2026
- For more than 10 years

## Challenge-led matching event connecting JR東日本グループ with startups — STARTUP PITCH #16: Track Maintenance DX

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000034286.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181103-en.html
- anchor: #n3131045
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社、JR東日本グループ、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、秋田事業本部、設備部、保線技術ユニット、東能代フィールドオフィス

JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社 will hold the 16th edition of its online “STARTUP PITCH” event, presenting challenges faced by JR東日本グループ. The theme is “Track Maintenance DX.” The previous 15 events drew 150–200 participants and led to meetings with 10–20 companies. This time, 秋田事業本部 will introduce challenges related to winter snow removal.

Facts:
- 16th
- More than 150 to 200 people
- Approximately 10 to 20 companies
- Established: February 2018

## Phone analytics AI “MiiTel Phone” integrates with コムデザイン’s “CT-e1/SaaS” in real time

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000037840.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181100-en.html
- anchor: #n3131044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RevComm、レブコム、株式会社コムデザイン、コムデザイン、ニトリ、Forbes AI 50 2023、CES® 2025、日本スタートアップ大賞2025

株式会社RevComm’s phone analytics AI “MiiTel Phone” and 株式会社コムデザイン’s cloud-based CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” have begun integrating in real time. Audio from calls is processed via streaming in approximately 1-second intervals, enabling the detection of customer harassment and support for operators.

Facts:
- A cumulative total of 1,950 tenants
- More than 34,000 seats
- Approximately 1-second intervals
- July 2023
- November of the same year

## 株式会社マイナビ named official sponsor of “DANCEALIVE 2027” and “HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2027” for the 9th consecutive year!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000010125.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181097-en.html
- anchor: #n3131043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アノマリー、株式会社マイナビ

株式会社マイナビ has been named official sponsor (special supporting sponsor) for the 9th consecutive year of “DANCEALIVE 2027,” a street dance event organized by 株式会社アノマリー, and the high school dance competition “HIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2027.”

Facts:
- 2027

## Refresh pouch Nordic Spirit! Sponsoring Asia’s largest poker event “JOPT 2026” for the 2nd time

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000404.000031450.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181094-en.html
- anchor: #n3131042
- Companies mentioned: 日本たばこ産業株式会社、JT、JAPAN OPEN POKER TOUR、JOPT

日本たばこ産業（JT） will sponsor “JOPT 2026 Tokyo #03,” an Asia-leading poker event held at Belle Salle Takadanobaba from October 9 to 11, and will host a tournament named after its “Nordic Spirit” product.

Facts:
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Oct. 11, 2026
- Approximately 30 minutes
- 30,000 yen
- 20,000 yen
- 25,000 yen
- First 300 people

## [For logistics and manufacturing companies] Seminar to explain hiring measures that can be taken from October ahead of the year-end busy season

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000405.000075909.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181090-en.html
- anchor: #n3131041
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社天職市場、天職市場、キャムコムグループ、cam-com.inc

株式会社天職市場 will hold an online seminar on hiring measures for logistics and manufacturing companies ahead of the year-end busy season on October 2, 2026.

Facts:
- Friday, October ２, 2026
- Starting at 13:30
- Supporting recruitment at more than 20,000 companies
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Revenue: 1,288 億 yen
- Capital: 6.4 億 yen
- Number of employees: 2,817
- Number of locations: 143

## 大正大学創立100周年記念事業-学内で集めた古着を一枚の袈裟（けさ）へ-

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000054969.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181086-en.html
- anchor: #n3131040
- Companies mentioned: 大正大学、学校法人 大正大学、株式会社ジャノメ

As part of its 100th anniversary project in November 2026, 大正大学 will create and unveil a contemporary version of a “kesa” robe, reconstructed from used clothing collected on campus. With sewing machine support from 株式会社ジャノメ, it will be exhibited at the Homecoming Day event.

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of the company’s founding
- Celebrating its 100th anniversary in November 2026
- To be held on Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (national holiday), 14:15–14:45
- Founded: October 1921
- Established: June 1950
- 資本金：113億7,300万円

## Lecture to be held in commemoration of 大正大学’s centennial

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000054969.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181082-en.html
- anchor: #n3131039
- Companies mentioned: 大正大学、大正大学附属図書館、NPO法人 東京自由大学、学校法人 大正大学

大正大学附属図書館 will hold the “大正大学 Centennial Memorial Lecture” on October 10, 2026, as part of the university’s 100th anniversary commemorations. The speaker will be Susumu Nakanishi, recipient of the Order of Culture, and the theme will be “Life.” Capacity is 100 people, and admission is free. Co-hosted by NPO Tokyo Jiyu University.

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of the company’s founding
- Oct. 10, 2026
- Capacity】100 people

## ウォーターエージェンシー adopts ChatSense company-wide; document preparation that used to take about 1 week now takes just a few hours

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000073671.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181078-en.html
- anchor: #n3131038
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナレッジセンス、株式会社ウォーターエージェンシー、米OpenAI社、ChatGPT

株式会社ウォーターエージェンシー has adopted 株式会社ナレッジセンス’s enterprise AI agent “ChatSense” company-wide to streamline document preparation for the maintenance and operation of water and wastewater facilities. Tasks such as preparing meeting minutes and proposal documents that used to take about 1 week can now be completed in a few hours. The robust security environment was cited as the main reason for its selection.

Facts:
- Document preparation that used to take about 1 week now takes just a few hours
- Adopted by more than 500 major companies and other organizations, including Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed companies and one of Japan’s largest comprehensive universities.
- Tasks often involve reading voluminous documents that can exceed 100 pages and performing repetitive work
- Since our establishment in 1957
- A type of large language model released by 米OpenAI社 in fall 2022.
- Founded: April 10, 2019

## PE-BANK conducts a “Workplace Cybersecurity Awareness Survey”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000012015.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181074-en.html
- anchor: #n3131036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MCEAホールディングス、株式会社PEｰBANK、PE-BANK

株式会社PE-BANK conducted a survey on workplace cybersecurity awareness among employees aged 22–60 across Japan. A total of 55.3% said they were “not conscious” of security measures, with issues identified in password management and understanding of rules.

Facts:
- 55.3% are “not conscious” of their workplace’s cybersecurity measures
- 53.7% say security education and training is “not conducted” or that they “don’t know”
- “No particular rules” 30.3%
- “Don’t know” 19.0%
- The most common practice, at 38.3%, was recording work passwords “on paper, in notes, or in a planner”
- “Using the same or similar password for multiple accounts” was also reported by 20.7%
- “Understand fully or to some extent” 45.3%
- 15.3% have had an experience that “nearly went wrong” or made them “feel uneasy”
- “Easy to report” 61.3%
- Answered, “It is not easy to report”
- 45.0% are conscious of it
- 27.7% do not use generative AI or similar tools at work
- 29.7%: “Establishing specific rules”

## 【ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜】Masatoshi Ito appointed general manager

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000047917.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181073-en.html
- anchor: #n3131035
- Companies mentioned: ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜、リゾートトラスト株式会社、リゾーピア久美浜、リゾーピア熱海、ホテルトラスティ心斎橋、エクシブ山中湖、ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート ホノルル・ハワイ

ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜 appointed Masatoshi Ito as general manager, effective October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- In 1995
- For about 30 years
- Since 2018
- Established in 1964
- For more than half a century
- Opened in 2020
- Now celebrating its 6th anniversary
- Since 2006
- Closed in March 2022
- For more than 60 years
- In September 2020
- 47㎡以上を誇る
- 146 guest rooms in total

## Inaba Petfood is seeking photos of dogs and cats with autumn leaves for its November 2026 calendar!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000058165.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181070-en.html
- anchor: #n3131034
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ、いなば食品株式会社

Inaba Petfood is seeking photos of dogs and cats with autumn leaves for its November 2026 calendar, exclusively from newsletter subscribers.

Facts:
- Nov. 2026
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Oct. 25, 2026

## Early sales of an upscale full-metal カシオ [CASIO CLASSIC PREMIUM SERIES]

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000008241.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181067-en.html
- anchor: #n3131033
- Companies mentioned: カシオ、TiCTAC、チックタック、株式会社ヌーヴ・エイ

Watch retailer TiCTAC will begin advance sales of the latest カシオ watch, the full-metal CASIO CLASSIC PREMIUM SERIES A1000SP-7JR, on October 9, 2026. The price is 27,500 yen.

Facts:
- ￥27,500
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Around 38 mm

## Leev Life Twenty One, which manages around 20,000 rental units in Kanagawa and Tokyo, digitizes rental applications with ITANDI Rental Management

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000014691.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181062-en.html
- anchor: #n3131032
- Companies mentioned: イタンジ株式会社、株式会社リーヴライフトゥエンティーワン、リーシング・マネジメント・コンサルティング株式会社

株式会社リーヴライフトゥエンティーワン, which manages around 20,000 rental units in Kanagawa and Tokyo, is adopting ITANDI Rental Management, a rental-management support service from イタンジ株式会社, and will begin accepting rental applications digitally.

Facts:
- Around 20,000 units
- Oct. 1, 2026
- All 7 locations
- No. 1 for 4 consecutive years
- Approximately 1.13 million cases per year
- 97 companies in Japan
- Approximately 430,000 cases per year
- Around 12.92 million sheets annually

## 株式会社GIG and LeadGrid rank among the top entries in the second half of the AI Search Cited Award 2026, which recognizes services most frequently cited by AI

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000042378.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181058-en.html
- anchor: #n3131031
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GIG、LeadGrid、株式会社Wanokuni、Brand UP、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews、Google AI Mode、Workship、Workship CAREER、クロスデザイナー、クロスネットワーク、コンマルク

株式会社GIG and its CMS LeadGrid ranked among the top entries in the web production and site development category of the second half of the AI Search Cited Award 2026, which evaluates mentions and citations in AI searches.

Facts:
- No. 4 in brand mentions
- No. 5 in domain citations
- No. 8 in domain citations
- 21 categories in Japan
- 122 categories
- 90 prompts in each category
- More than 1,500 companies supported
- Annual retention rate: 98.2%
- More than 65,000 people
- More than 1,800 companies

## DCM membership program launches at Jumbo Encho and Home Assist

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000022024.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181052-en.html
- anchor: #n3131030
- Companies mentioned: ＤＣＭホールディングス株式会社、株式会社エンチョー、株式会社マイボフェローズ

The DCM Group’s common membership service, the DCM Membership Program, will launch on November 1, 2026, at 20 stores of Jumbo Encho and Home Assist, home improvement stores operated by Encho, a DCM Holdings group company.

Facts:
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Home Assist (20 stores*)
- Sales of 533.1 billion yen
- Approximately 918 stores nationwide
- Around 18,000 employees (※ calculated on an 8-hour basis)

## [New product] A cushion that turns “this will do” on the sofa into a nap pillow, with adjustable height depending on how it is folded

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000440.000077335.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181049-en.html
- anchor: #n3131028
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シービージャパン、厚生労働省

株式会社シービージャパン launched the mingu Nap Pillow Cushion, developed for dozing on the sofa, in September 2026. Its height can be adjusted by folding or rolling it, and it is machine washable. The price is 3,300 yen (3,630 yen including tax).

Facts:
- Launched in September 2026
- 日本人の約4割が睡眠6時間未満
- Men: 37.5%
- Women: 40.6%
- After taking a 20-minute nap
- Price: ¥3,300
- 3,630 yen including tax

## The 4th installment of “EBiDAN THE FIRST Reading Aloud” is now available! Chokkyu’s Kai Ogasawara reads “A Love Story”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000440.000129409.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181043-en.html
- anchor: #n3131027
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワニブックス、Amazon、Audible、（株）kotosakA

株式会社ワニブックス has released the 4th installment of EBiDAN THE FIRST Reading Aloud on Audible, featuring Kai Ogasawara of Chokkyu reading Kan Kikuchi’s “A Love Story.”

Facts:
- Starting in July 2026
- For 4 consecutive months
- Available from October 1, 2026 (Thu), AM9:00

## Results report for FAST COSME PARTY, an experiential cosmetics event led by affiliated creator コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ, produced by 株式会社VAZ

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000015757.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181044-en.html
- anchor: #n3131026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VAZ、コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ、nomorerules.net、SKINFOODHQ、themedicube.jp、millefee.jp、pppom.jp、shobido-corp.co.jp、sirok.jp/norganic、qoo10.jp/shop/tfit、kiss-cosmetics.com、kissme-ferme.jp、narisup.com、cezanne.co.jp、apagard.com、meishoku.co.jp、printmedia.jp、b-up.online、KATE、SKINFOOD、MilleFée、粧美堂、medicube、pppom、N organic、milktouch、tfit、APAGARD、NARIS UP、明色化粧品、CEZANNE、KiSS、KissMe FERME、DERMA LASER、rall.+、Print Media、美アップ（Bup）、WITH HARAJUKU HALL、LIFORK、@cosme TOKYO

株式会社VAZ reported the results of FAST COSME PARTY, an experiential cosmetics event led by affiliated creator コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ. It announced that 1,427 people attended over 2 days, overall satisfaction was 99.1%, and more than 2,300 UGC posts were made on social media.

Facts:
- YouTube subscribers surpass 1.5 million
- Try all 34 types of cosmetics
- 1,427 people attended over 2 days
- Overall satisfaction: 99.1%
- Ticket applicants: 2,972 people
- Intention to purchase and try the products: 98.9%
- Satisfaction with the gift bag: 99.4%
- Intention to attend the next event: 98.5%
- Intention to post on social media / posting rate: 84.9%
- A total of 179 people attended, including guests...
- Boasts 1.57 million subscribers
- Sponsors and partner companies (19 companies in total)

## New launches: Antibacterial O2 Care Milfa BLOCK cleaning and storage solution for hard contact lenses; Epica Overnight Lens Care Set cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storage solution for soft contact lenses

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000449.000005623.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181042-en.html
- anchor: #n3131025
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メニコン、メニコングループ

株式会社メニコン will launch Antibacterial O2 Care Milfa BLOCK cleaning and storage solution for oxygen-permeable hard contact lenses, and the single-use Epica Overnight Lens Care Set cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storage solution for soft contact lenses, in early October 2026.

Facts:
- Lipid-cleaning power boosted to 2.3 times that of the previous product!
- Prevents bacterial growth by 99.9%
- ④240mLスリムボトル
- ボトル1本あたりの容量が120mL（1ヵ月）から
- For 28 days after inoculation with 5 types of bacteria
- Mini bottle capacity: 12 mL

## That “why?” is the first step in research. A collaboration with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science brings you an Unko Drill that teaches “How to Do Research”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000003336.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181039-en.html
- anchor: #n3131024
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文響社、独立行政法人日本学術振興会

An article about Unko Drill: How to Do Research, an educational booklet for children jointly produced by 株式会社文響社 and 独立行政法人日本学術振興会. Using summer vacation independent research projects as its theme, it introduces the appeal of research and the spirit of inquiry that begins with asking “why?” in quiz format.

Facts:
- The series has sold more than 13 million copies
- Introducing 4 surprising and fascinating poop studies

## 東京ソラマチ New Shop Open

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000041446.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181038-en.html
- anchor: #n3131023
- Companies mentioned: 東京スカイツリータウン、東京ソラマチ、ゴンチャ、RANDY‘S DONUTS、Eggs ’n Things、お肉の専門店スギモト、整体×もみほぐし Refresh、ふわりノ休足

東京ソラマチでは2026年10月から冬にかけて、ゴンチャ、RANDY‘S DONUTS、Eggs ’n Things、お肉の専門店スギモト、整体×もみほぐし Refresh、ふわりノ休足の6店舗が順次オープンする。また、フードマルシェのリニューアル情報も公開されている。

Facts:
- 6 stores
- October 2026
- 5,000 yen
- 1952
- Approx. 10 m in diameter
- More than 30 varieties
- Founded in Meiji 33
- More than 120 years
- 1974

## Urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal®” expands availability at Tomod's drugstore chain

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000041883.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181037-en.html
- anchor: #n3131022
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、株式会社トモズ

Craif株式会社's urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal®” will expand availability to approximately 80 Tomod's drugstores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, operated by 株式会社トモズ, starting October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Approximately 80 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area
- 82 Tomod's stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area
- Risk of 10 types of cancer
- 4 tests
- Founded in 2018
- Capital: 100 million yen

## A one-day-only event train will run to celebrate 稲とアガベ's 5th anniversary and the Oga Line's 110th anniversary! / Departs November 7

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000465.000082705.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181036-en.html
- anchor: #n3131021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス、稲とアガベ、永楽食堂、居酒屋ちぇけ、ヤッホーブルーイング、クラフトサケブリュワリー協会、JR東日本グループ

株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス will operate a special event train, “Kazekko,” on November 7, 2026, to commemorate 稲とアガベ's 5th anniversary and the Oga Line's 110th anniversary.

Facts:
- 5th anniversary
- 110th anniversary of the Oga Line
- Tour price: 24,000 yen
- Special-label 300 ml bottle
- Nov. 7, 2026

## [True Sleeper] No. 1 in sales value in the memory foam mattress market for 13 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000001915.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181034-en.html
- anchor: #n3131019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オークローンマーケティング、ショップジャパン、（株）矢野経済研究所、厚生労働省

株式会社オークローンマーケティング announced that its bedding brand True Sleeper has ranked No. 1 in sales value in Japan's memory foam mattress market for 13 consecutive years.

Facts:
- 13 consecutive years
- Fiscal 2013–fiscal 2025
- 1 in 5 Japanese people
- Approximately 44% of body weight
- 29,800 yen including tax
- For more than 20 years
- In 2026
- Approximately 25 cm thick
- 79,800 yen including tax
- 19,980 yen, including tax
- 4,990 yen (incl. tax)

## 株式会社フォーバルテレコム launches “Elenova Earth-Friendly Gas,” an environmentally conscious city gas service

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000475.000104276.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181032-en.html
- anchor: #n3131018
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーバル、株式会社フォーバルテレコム、東京ガス、東邦ガス、大阪ガス

株式会社フォーバルテレコム will begin offering “Elenova Earth-Friendly Gas,” an environmentally conscious city gas service for small and medium-sized businesses, in the 東京ガス, 東邦ガス, and 大阪ガス service areas starting October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- From Oct. 1, 2026
- Annual gas consumption is 468 m³
- Offsets approximately 1 t-CO₂ of greenhouse gas emissions

## ＼Microwave-friendly “New Manpuku Bar” launches! Heating makes it even tastier!／ UHA味覚糖 “New Manpuku Bar Series” launches October 5, 2026 (Mon.)

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000493.000011343.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181031-en.html
- anchor: #n3131017
- Companies mentioned: UHA味覚糖株式会社、UHA味覚糖

UHA味覚糖 will launch its “New Manpuku Bar” series on October 5, 2026, with a revamped design that allows it to be heated in a microwave. The brand has sold more than 18 million meals and offers multiple flavors made with glutinous barley and glutinous brown rice.

Facts:
- October 5, 2026 (Monday)
- More than 18 million meals sold
- 12-month shelf life
- 57% glutinous barley
- 22% 十六-grain blend
- Net weight: 55g

## 『チームラボ 福岡城跡 光ノ祭』、チケット販売開始。会期は、10月30日(金)から2027年1月11日(月・祝)まで。

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000027592.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181030-en.html
- anchor: #n3131016
- Companies mentioned: チームラボ、西日本新聞社、ARTNE TICKET ONLINE、チケットぴあ

『チームラボ 福岡城跡 光ノ祭 2026-2027』のチケット販売が開始され、会期は2026年10月30日から2027年1月11日まで。西日本新聞社ほかの実行委員会により福岡・舞鶴公園で開催される夜の野外アート展。

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
- Adults: ¥2,300
- Adults: ¥2,500

## TABAYAホールディングスとトランジットホールディングス、合弁会社「株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT」を10月1日に設立

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000040062.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181029-en.html
- anchor: #n3131015
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社トランジットホールディングス、トランジット、トランジットグループ、株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、株式会社ブーツブラックジャパン、株式会社TELMA、株式会社ビジュードエム

TABAYAホールディングスとトランジットホールディングスは、2026年10月1日付で合弁会社「株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT」を設立し、飲食やライフスタイル領域の新規事業企画・開発を推進する。

Facts:
- Effective October 1, 2026

## Make a little detour on your way home. MIOBACARO (ミオバカロ), a standing Italian bar where you can enjoy approximately 40 kinds of cicchetti from 100 yen, opens October 1, a 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000034691.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181028-en.html
- anchor: #n3131014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VANSAN、株式会社ダイニングイノベーション

株式会社VANSAN will open MIOBACARO (ミオバカロ) Yokohama on October 1, 2026, a 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station. Approximately 40 kinds of small dishes will be available from 100 yen, and glasses of wine from 290 yen.

Facts:
- Approximately 40 varieties
- From 100 yen
- From 290 yen
- 16 varieties in total
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 2-minute walk from Yokohama Station

## DHC establishes “DHC General Research Institute,” a new R&D hub to promote the “fusion of knowledge”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000502.000030413.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181027-en.html
- anchor: #n3131013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディーエイチシー、DHC

株式会社ディーエイチシー will consolidate its cosmetics and health food R&D departments and open DHC General Research Institute in Harumi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on November 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 1, 2026
- 3 R&D departments
- 03-6770-0242

## [Chuo Ward] Revamping the education platform, from e-learning to role-based training. 株式会社aprecio earns “White Company Certification (Silver)” for career support and health management

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000039303.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4181026-en.html
- anchor: #n3131012
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団、株式会社aprecio

株式会社aprecio has received “White Company Certification (Silver)” from 一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構 (ホワイト財団). Its overhaul of its education platform, including e-learning and role-based training, and its health management initiatives, including consideration of introducing an occupational physician, were highly rated.

Facts:
- Strict assessment criteria covering 70 items
- Effective Oct. 1, 2026
- A total of 707 companies have received this certification

## A beauty routine before bed—just apply a patch! SPEED MEDI launches 2 magnesium patches on October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000029256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4176327-en.html
- anchor: #n3130825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジット

株式会社コジット will launch Quick Patch 01 and Spot Patch 02, part of its magnesium-based SPEED MEDI series, starting October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Nationwide launch starting October 1, 2026 (Thu.)
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- 1 sheet contains 10 patches
- Contains 45 patches (15 patches × 3 sheets)
- Recommended use: 8 hours

## Wash in a circular motion for refreshed pore care! “NOPO. Pore-Clean Silicone Brush” launches October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000029256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4176312-en.html
- anchor: #n3130824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジット

株式会社コジット will launch the “NOPO. Pore-Clean Silicone Brush,” a silicone brush for pore care, nationwide starting October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 1,320 yen (tax included)

## A gallery space appears at “Park in Park” inside Shibuya's MIYASHITA PARK! The POP-UP STORE for ガシャポン®'s new series, “CAP’in GALLERY,” makes its debut starting tomorrow!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000122810.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175043-en.html
- anchor: #n3130184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイ、バンダイ、Mercis bv、SANRIO CO., LTD.

株式会社バンダイ will hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE at Shibuya's MIYASHITA PARK starting October 2, 2026, to mark the launch of ガシャポン®'s new art toy series “CAP’in GALLERY.”

Facts:
- 3 days
- Oct. 2, 2026
- October 4
- More than 120 products each month
- 1回500円
- 1回400円
- 6 types in total
- 5 types in total
- 4 types in total
- Up to 6 times in total
- 20 stores

## Professional results made easy with 2 tools! “THE TOOL LAB Ultra-Adhesion Pro Setup Duo” launches October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000526.000029256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175040-en.html
- anchor: #n3130183
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジット

株式会社コジット will launch the THE TOOL LAB Super-Adhesion Pro Makeup Duo, a base makeup tool set supervised by a Korean makeup artist, on Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Cumulative sales have surpassed 2.65 million units (※1).
- Nationwide release begins on Oct. 1, 2026 (Thursday).
- Price: 4,290 yen (tax included)

## TABAYA Holdings and Transit Holdings establish joint venture 株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT on Oct. 1 to combine their strengths in developing food and beverage businesses

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000527.000003197.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175036-en.html
- anchor: #n3130182
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社トランジットホールディングス、株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、株式会社ブーツブラックジャパン、株式会社TELMA、株式会社ビジュードエム

TABAYA Holdings and Transit Holdings established the joint venture 株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT on Oct. 1 to develop food and beverage businesses.

Facts:
- The joint venture 株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT was established effective Oct. 1, 2026.
- Capital: 10 million yen
- TABAYA Holdings: 51%
- Transit Holdings: 49%
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Notice Regarding 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス' Transition to a Holding Company Structure and Completion of Its Name Change

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000003197.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175028-en.html
- anchor: #n3130181
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、台湾聯合艾諾股份有限公司、UNITED ARROWS TAIWAN LTD.、悠艾（上海）商貿有限公司、UNITED ARROWS SHANGHAI LTD.、株式会社BOOT BLACK JAPAN、株式会社TELMA、株式会社ビジュードエム、株式会社TABAYA TRANSIT、トランジットホールディングス

On Oct. 1, 2026, 株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ changed its name to 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス and transitioned to a holding company structure. Going forward, it will pursue M&A, diversification and stronger governance.

Facts:
- 3,030 million yen
- Oct. 2, 1989
- Oct. 1, 2026

## Hokota City, FLN and the N School Group launch a public-private-academic partnership program for high school students in collaboration with 学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000058260.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175019-en.html
- anchor: #n3130180
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、FLN、学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園、N高等学校、S高等学校、R高等学校、N高グループ、おみ農園

株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク (FLN), Hokota City in Ibaraki Prefecture, and 学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園's N高等学校, S高等学校 and R高等学校 (N高グループ) have launched a public-private-academic partnership program for high school students centered on sweet potatoes.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- A total of 2 sessions

## Demae-can will hold its “Autumn Savings Tour,” perfect for the fall appetite, 4 times in October and November! It will also hold a “Half-Price Pizza Festival,” offering 50% off eligible pizzas from Oct. 9 to 12.

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000547.000029254.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175015-en.html
- anchor: #n3130179
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社出前館、ドミノ・ピザ、ピザーラ、ピザハット、ナポリの窯

株式会社出前館 will hold its “Autumn Savings Tour” on its delivery service Demae-can in 4 rounds from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, and will also run a “Half-Price Pizza Festival,” offering 50% off eligible pizzas from Oct. 9 to 12.

Facts:
- 4 sessions in total
- 50% off
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- During the period through Monday, Nov. 30

## [Hosted by 埼玉県] Student ideas turned into businesses: 10 teams selected for the challenging GAKU∞STA2026 program

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000033548.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175005-en.html
- anchor: #n3130178
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツクリエ、埼玉県、埼玉大学、さいたまIT・WEB専門学校、Sun Yat Sen University、獨協大学、芝浦工業大学大学院、慶應義塾大学、聖学院大学、芝浦工業大学

株式会社ツクリエ announced that it selected 10 teams for GAKU∞STA2026, 埼玉県's entrepreneurship support program for students, following document and interview reviews.

Facts:
- 10 teams
- Starts in September
- A total of 4 sessions
- Saturday, October 17
- Late February 2027

## Applications open for K-NIC Startup Hands on Program, a highly intensive acceleration program lasting approximately 2 months, for the second half of fiscal 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000033548.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174996-en.html
- anchor: #n3130177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツクリエ、Kawasaki-NEDO Innovation Center、K-NIC、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、NEDO、公益財団法人川崎市産業振興財団、川崎市、S-factory、TXアントレプレナーパートナーズ、NECビッグローブ株式会社、ビッグローブ株式会社、岩淵技術商事株式会社、ABBALab、DMM.make AKIBA、ファストセンシング株式会社、MVP株式会社、株式会社ビジョンインキュベイト、NV Ventures株式会社、大和企業投資株式会社、ウエルインベストメント株式会社

K-NIC, operated by 株式会社ツクリエ under contract from 川崎市, has opened applications for the second half of fiscal 2026 of its K-NIC Startup Hands on Program, which aims to foster deep-tech startups. The intensive program runs for approximately 2 months and offers mentoring and fundraising support.

Facts:
- 2 mentors
- Approximately 5 sessions in total
- By 3 parties

## ラクスル ranks No. 1 in sales in Japan's online printing industry

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000566.000010550.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174988-en.html
- anchor: #n3130176
- Companies mentioned: ラクスル株式会社、ラクスル、株式会社東京商工リサーチ、経済産業省、Canva社

ラクスル, the printing platform operated by ラクスル株式会社, ranked No. 1 in sales in Japan's online printing industry, based on a comparison of companies' financial results for 2026. It continues to grow through digitalization and service expansion amid a shrinking market, evolving into business infrastructure for small and medium-sized companies.

Facts:
- No. 1 in sales in Japan's online printing industry
- Approximately 6.2 trillion yen in 2010
- Shrank to approximately 5.1 trillion yen in 2023
- The number of business establishments also fell from approximately 19,000
- to approximately 13,000
- 2024年の国内BtoB-EC市場規模は514.4兆円
- Sales grew approximately 730 times
- The number of adopting companies is 12,011
- Compared with 5,457 in the same period last year
- An increase of 2.2 times

## “Questionnaire” and “online reservation” services now available through the “Mimatān Parenting App” in Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000099909.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174975-en.html
- anchor: #n3130175
- Companies mentioned: 母子モ株式会社、Google LLC.、Apple Inc.、Cisco Systems,Inc.

母子モ株式会社 began offering “Questionnaire” and “Online Reservation” services through the “Mimatān Parenting App” in Mimata Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Oct. 1. Users can now submit pregnancy notifications and questionnaires and book a date to receive a maternal and child health handbook through the app.

Facts:
- Operations begin on Oct. 1 (Thursday)
- From December 2025, the 母子モ maternal and child health handbook app will be introduced
- Submission of a questionnaire at 8 months of pregnancy

## Notice of campaign marking SBIプリズム少短 surpassing 150,000 active policies

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000581.000098438.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174955-en.html
- anchor: #n3130174
- Companies mentioned: SBIインシュアランスグループ株式会社、SBIプリズム少額短期保険株式会社、SBIプリズム少短、Dyson、レコルト

SBIプリズム少額短期保険株式会社 is running a campaign from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, to mark its active policies surpassing 150,000. New policyholders of “Prism Pet Anytime Pack” are eligible. A total of 30 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a Dyson vacuum cleaner or a レコルト cutter.

Facts:
- Active policies surpass 150,000!
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Dec. 31, 2026 (Thursday)
- A total of 30 winners
- 5 people
- 25 winners
- End of Jan. 2027

## SBI Life to run 2nd installment of 10th anniversary premium campaign

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000098438.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174943-en.html
- anchor: #n3130173
- Companies mentioned: SBI生命保険株式会社、SBIインシュアランスグループ株式会社、公益財団法人生命保険文化センター、保険市場、株式会社oricon ME、セブンカフェ

SBI生命保険株式会社 will run the “SBI Life 10th Anniversary Premium Campaign, 2nd Installment” starting Oct. 1, 2026. Gifts will be awarded by lottery to people who request materials or apply for insurance online. The company highlights that products such as “クリック定期！Neo” have ranked No. 1 in various rankings.

Facts:
- 30 winners by lottery
- Annual premiums paid are less than 120,000 yen
- The largest share, at 41%
- 98% of customers say they are “satisfied with their premiums”
- Total responses: 1,775

## [Labor and social security attorney warning] “Just a meal” could prove fatal: Pitfalls in internships and alumni visits as companies face mandatory job-hunting harassment countermeasures starting in October 2026, and essential workplace rules

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000118219.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175106-en.html
- anchor: #n3130172
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会、株式会社SA、厚生労働省

一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a video explaining workplace hiring-related incidents and 11 requirements that will become mandatory ahead of the October 2026 enforcement of mandatory measures to prevent sexual harassment during job hunting and related activities. It has also begun offering a self-check sheet free of charge. A 厚生労働省 survey shows that reported experiences of sexual harassment during job hunting are on the rise, with private interactions during internships and alumni visits posing risks.

Facts:
- Takes effect on Oct. 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- 30.1% during internships
- and 31.9% in other situations
- An increase of 1.25 times compared with 3 years ago
- 11 mandatory measures companies should implement immediately
- [Self-check sheet for companies on preventing job-hunting harassment (all 32 items)]
- Has given a cumulative total of more than 400 harassment and labor training sessions
- More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification

## [平和堂] Recipe booklet “美味食彩” shares easy at-home ideas for reducing food waste

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000599.000096754.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175094-en.html
- anchor: #n3130171
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平和堂、平和堂

株式会社平和堂 is raising awareness of ways to reduce food waste at home during October's Food Loss Reduction Month by featuring recipes in its “美味食彩” recipe booklet for homemade frozen meal kits that use whole vegetables, including their skins and stems.

Facts:
- 平和堂162店舗
- Tuesday, September 1

## Notice on the start of commissioned sales of Cement Association standard test methods by the Japan Standards Association (JSA)

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000004052.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175075-en.html
- anchor: #n3130170
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本規格協会、JSA、一般社団法人セメント協会、JCA

一般財団法人日本規格協会 (JSA) began commissioned sales of standard test methods established by 一般社団法人セメント協会 (JCA) on「JSA Webdesk」on September 17, 2026.

Facts:
- September 17, 2026

## Distinctive onigiri from every corner of Japan gathered in one place! Packed with local flavors, specialty fillings and beloved local favorites!! “The Complete Guide to Regional Onigiri in Japan” goes on sale October 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000093966.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175063-en.html
- anchor: #n3130169
- Companies mentioned: 辰巳出版株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Tatsumi Publishing will release “The Complete Guide to Regional Onigiri in Japan,” a book introducing regional onigiri from across Japan, on October 1, 2026. The author is Masaki Otsuka, and the list price is 1,870 yen.

Facts:
- Having tasted more than 3000 varieties
- 160 pages of main text
- List price: 1,870 yen

## 日英タミル3カ国語で描く、こころのバトン――やさしさの連鎖をテーマにした絵本『凛々子』全国の書店で発売！

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000617.000046294.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175049-en.html
- anchor: #n3130168
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレード、パレードブックス、Amazon

幼なじみのプロデューサー＆絵本作家ユニット「ハートライン」による、日英タミル3カ国語で描かれた絵本『凛々子』が株式会社パレードより2026年10月1日に発売される。

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Capital: ¥40 million
- Established: October 20, 1987

## A popular instructor who also teaches etiquette for dramas and films teams up with a language expert! We share “language” etiquette that helps children avoid embarrassment and hurting others.

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000622.000075284.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175035-en.html
- anchor: #n3130167
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 青春出版社、ヒロコマナーグループ、ウイズ株式会社、HIROKO ROSE株式会社、一般社団法人マナー＆プロトコル・日本伝統普及協会、大妻女子大学、学研、プレジデント社、NHK、静岡放送(SBS)、あい・ことば

Announcement of the release of “Language Etiquette to Learn by Age 10 and Use for a Lifetime,” a book by Hiroko Nishide and Michiyo Suzuki explaining “language” etiquette to help children avoid embarrassment.

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- Release date: October 1, 2026
- ISBN: 978-4-413-11425-7
- Also a bestselling author whose books have sold more than 1 million copies in total

## MAXWIN helmet-mounted dashcam “MF-BDVR001-PRO” surpasses 15 million yen in crowdfunding support on Makuake! Early-bird rewards sell out

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000622.000085678.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4175027-en.html
- anchor: #n3130166
- Companies mentioned: 昌騰有限会社、MAXWIN、Makuake

The helmet-mounted dashcam “MF-BDVR001-PRO” from automotive and motorcycle accessories brand MAXWIN (operated by 昌騰有限会社) reached 14,877,430 yen in crowdfunding support about 2 weeks after its launch on crowdfunding service Makuake, exceeding its target. The number of supporters reached 928, and early-bird rewards sold out.

Facts:
- Crowdfunding support surpasses 14 million yen
- Crowdfunding support totals 14,877,430 yen
- The number of supporters reached 928
- Planned general retail price: 35,000 yen
- [Super Early-Bird Offer] 40% OFF: 21,000 yen
- Up to 9.5 hours of continuous recording
- Large-capacity 4000 mAh battery

## Making its Osaka debut! The popular “custom hand cream experience” that draws a queue arrives at あべのハルカス近鉄本店

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000623.000028974.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174876-en.html
- anchor: #n3130165
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社桃谷順天館、CHEF de BEAUTÉ、あべのハルカス近鉄本店、CHEF de BEAUTÉ kyoto、レグラージュ

CHEF de BEAUTÉ, the skincare brand of 株式会社桃谷順天館, will hold a limited-time POP UP STORE at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 starting October 14, 2026. Experiences on offer include Kyoto’s popular “custom hand cream experience” and a “personal skincare experience” featuring an AI skin analysis.

Facts:
- 141 years since founding
- October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
- Tuesday, October 27
- A difference of just 13nm
- A special 60-minute experience
- 4 types of kits

## 21世紀の森と広場など常盤平駅周辺の公園の魅力を創出！千葉県松戸市でサウンディング調査を実施

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000015010.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174875-en.html
- anchor: #n3130164
- Companies mentioned: 松戸市、UR都市機構

松戸市 will conduct an open-call market-sounding survey to explore ways to enhance the appeal of parks near Tokiwadaira Station, including 21st Century Forest and Plaza, and to consider management and operations.

Facts:
- About 11 Tokyo Domes
- 年間約60 万人

## First in Chiba Prefecture! Launching a safety-net initiative using UR rental housing

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000628.000015010.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174874-en.html
- anchor: #n3130163
- Companies mentioned: 松戸市、独立行政法人都市再生機構、UR、(株)住まいと生活相談

松戸市 is partnering with 独立行政法人都市再生機構 (UR) to launch a safety-net initiative on October 1, Reiwa 8, in which housing support corporations sublease UR rental housing and provide life and employment support.

Facts:
- October 1, Reiwa 8
- 3 years

## “Kindai Mahjong” November 2026 issue goes on sale October 1! The cover and opening photo feature Mリーグ star Saki Kurosawa!! The booklet lets you play mahjong with just this one volume! “30.40-fu Mahjong Score Calculation Drill”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000628.000109856.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174873-en.html
- anchor: #n3130162
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社竹書房、Mリーグ

株式会社竹書房 will release the November 2026 issue of the mahjong manga magazine “Kindai Mahjong” on October 1, 2026. Saki Kurosawa, who is active in Mリーグ, features on the cover and in the opening photo spread. The issue includes the booklet “30.40符 麻雀点数計算ドリル” and the DVD “Mahjong Strongest Battle 2025: The Strongest Genes.”

Facts:
- “Kindai Mahjong” November 2026 issue
- List price: ¥1,000 (tax included)

## “島泊／島飯／島湯” (しまはく／しまめし／しまゆ) grand-opens at Tonosho Port on Shodoshima: a new gateway to enjoying the island—with distinctive rooms, meals featuring fish of your choice, and baths with a sea breeze

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000633.000052428.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174872-en.html
- anchor: #n3130161
- Companies mentioned: 両備ホールディングス株式会社、両備グループ、島島島株式会社

“島泊／島飯／島湯,” operated by 島島島株式会社 of the 両備グループ, grand-opened at Tonosho Port on Shodoshima on September 20, 2026.

Facts:
- 31 rooms in total
- For more than 40 years
- Sept. 20, 2026

## 【住所更新時の「サジェスト機能」を展開開始 他】Google マップ・Google ビジネスプロフィールのアップデート情報（2026年9月版）を無料公開

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000636.000037205.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174871-en.html
- anchor: #n3130160
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カンリー、Google、Google マップ、Google ビジネスプロフィール、Yahoo!プレイス、Appleマップ

株式会社カンリー has released free information on the September 2026 updates to Google Maps and Google Business Profile.

Facts:
- September 2026
- Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
- August 15, 2018

## Schadaraparr’s Bose, Riki Choshu and 50 others, alongside 50 cars. Not a car book, but a car-and-culture book: “drive! drive! drive!” goes on sale.

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000637.000046294.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174870-en.html
- anchor: #n3130159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレード、原宿サン・アド、ホンダ、サントリー、フォルクスワーゲン、BMW、トヨタ、マツダ、スバル、SAAB、ジープ、ミニ、ポルシェ、アバルト、ビュイック、三菱、GM、アウディ、ダッジ、スズキ

To mark the 50th anniversary of creative company 原宿サン・アド, a car-and-culture book featuring 50 notable figures from various fields and their 50 beloved cars will be released by 株式会社パレード.

Facts:
- 50 people and 50 cars
- 7 cm thick
- 1.3 kg
- A whopping 1,162 pages
- Founded in 1975
- List price: 5,000 yen

## ショップチャンネル marks October as Pink Ribbon Month

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000639.000003563.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174869-en.html
- anchor: #n3130158
- Companies mentioned: ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社、ショップチャンネル、日本対がん協会、Meta社、X社

ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 announced its participation in the Pink Ribbon campaign to promote early detection of breast cancer and encourage screening, and will run a social media-linked donation campaign in October 2026.

Facts:
- Since 2005
- 1件につき100円を寄付
- 1件につき10円を寄付
- 300,000 yen each
- 600,000 yen in total
- October 1, 2026, 12:00
- October 31, 23:59
- Donation amount: 43,370 yen
- 32,150,000 households nationwide

## ショップチャンネル receives “Platinum Eruboshi” certification from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000640.000003563.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174868-en.html
- anchor: #n3130157
- Companies mentioned: ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社、ショップチャンネル、厚生労働省

ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 received “Platinum Eruboshi” certification in September 2026 from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Act on the Promotion of Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. The company also received “Platinum Kurumin” certification in 2024, making it one of about 50 companies nationwide to hold both certifications.

Facts:
- Received in September 2026
- About 50 companies nationwide
- Women account for 57.6% of full-time employees
- Women account for 39.4% of managers
- Women: 13.84 years
- Men: 13.07 years
- Viewable in 32.15 million households nationwide

## “Automation for the back office.” Bakuraku begins airing new commercial

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000648.000036528.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174867-en.html
- anchor: #n3130156
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LayerX、LayerX

株式会社LayerX has begun airing a new commercial for its AI agent service, Bakuraku. The commercial features CFO Tanaka Rena and official mascot Baku-kun, highlighting efficiency gains through automation of back-office operations.

Facts:
- More than 20,000 corporate customers
- 60 seconds

## A shimmer of gold and pearls with every movement of your hair: Shimmering Hair Mist arrives from J’adore, celebrating boldness and beauty

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000658.000014810.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174866-en.html
- anchor: #n3130155
- Companies mentioned: パルファン・クリスチャン・ディオール・ジャポン株式会社、ディオール

ディオール plans to launch Shimmering Hair Mist under the J’adore brand in fall 2026. The hair mist radiates the shimmer of gold and mother-of-pearl. The 35mL bottle is priced at 8,030 yen, including tax.

Facts:
- Autumn 2026
- 35mL
- 7,300 yen
- 8,030 yen
- Oct. 9, 2026
- Oct. 2, 2026

## [Shokz] New model to appear at “Potafes 2026 Osaka”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000661.000036256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174865-en.html
- anchor: #n3130154
- Companies mentioned: フォーカルポイント株式会社、Shokz、Apple inc.

フォーカルポイント株式会社, Shokz’s domestic distributor, will exhibit at “Potafes 2026 Osaka,” held in Osaka on October 3, offering attendees the chance to try products, including the newly released model.

Facts:
- Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- 11:00～18:00
- 平成元年
- Established: 1989

## 四街道市職員カスタマーハラスメントに対する基本方針を策定しました

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000679.000017159.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174864-en.html
- anchor: #n3130153
- Companies mentioned: 四街道市役所、四街道市

四街道市 has established the “Basic Policy on Customer Harassment Targeting 四街道市 Employees” as a measure to address customer harassment against its employees.

Facts:
- Last August

## Sports-focused crowdfunding platform Spotunity to launch the 3rd installment of 大分トリニータ’s “Trinita 12 Project” on October 8!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000687.000019301.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174863-en.html
- anchor: #n3130152
- Companies mentioned: スポチュニティ株式会社、株式会社大分フットボールクラブ、大分トリニータ、Yahoo!ニュース、SmartNews、ドコモ、グノシー、SPORTS BULL、au

スポチュニティ株式会社, a sports-focused crowdfunding company, has teamed up with 大分トリニータ to launch the 3rd installment of the “Trinita 12 Project,” the “Away Trip Support” project, on October 8.

Facts:
- Thursday, October 8, 18:00
- Sunday, October 18, 23:59
- A 12-part series

## Brave group announces new management structure as it enters its 10th fiscal year

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000697.000044525.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174862-en.html
- anchor: #n3130151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Brave group、Brave group、株式会社ENILIS、株式会社Neo-Porte

株式会社Brave group will change its management structure effective October 1, 2026, the start of its 10th fiscal year, appointing and promoting executive officers to strengthen its business execution capabilities and management foundation.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- The company had 437 employees as of October 1, 2026
- The group has 16 companies
- Capital: 4.9 billion yen

## The TIGORA × “Evangelion” collaboration is finally underway. Advance reservations for the collaboration running collection open October 1 (Thursday).

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000042346.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174861-en.html
- anchor: #n3130150
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルペン、TIGORA、アルペングループ

株式会社アルペン will begin advance reservations on October 1, 2026, for a running collection from its private brand TIGORA, created in collaboration with the “Evangelion” anime series.

Facts:
- 8 types in total
- Product price: 16,500 yen
- Final box office revenue: 10.28 billion yen
- 673万人 in attendance
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen
- Revenue: 285.9 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10 billion yen

## On sale today: New October releases from Earth Star Luna

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000717.000101562.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174860-en.html
- anchor: #n3130149
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント、Amazon

株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント will release 4 new titles from its novel imprint Earth Star Luna on October 1.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1
- Volume 1
- Volume 5

## Winners of the “21st Centrair Photo Contest” announced!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000723.000024522.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174859-en.html
- anchor: #n3130148
- Companies mentioned: 中部国際空港株式会社、JTB、月刊エアライン、NIKON、CANON、SIGMA、タイ国際航空、トキエア、Boeing、Adobe Photoshop、Lightroom、SILKYPIX、Digital Photo Professional、DxO PureRAW、DxO PhotoLab

中部国際空港株式会社 has announced the 14 winning entries in the 21st Centrair Photo Contest, held annually since the airport opened in 2005. Judges selected the winners from 886 submissions, with awards ranging from the Grand Prize to the Recommended Award. Some winning works will appear in the 2026 calendar. The awards ceremony and exhibition of all entries are scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Chubu Centrair International Airport.

Facts:
- The contest is being held for the 21st time this year
- A total of 886 entries were submitted from across Japan
- We are announcing the 14 winning entries
- Since the airport opened in February 2005
- The Grand Prize and Excellence Award ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026
- JTB travel vouchers worth 20,000 yen and 1 year of 月刊エアライン
- JTB travel vouchers worth 10,000 yen and 1 year of 月刊エアライン
- Centrair shopping vouchers worth 5,000 yen
- Centrair shopping vouchers worth 3,000 yen
- Centrair shopping vouchers worth 2,000 yen

## Official website launched for 株式会社Nestia, a joint venture between Kuradashi and Integrity

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000733.000014485.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174858-en.html
- anchor: #n3130147
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラダシ、株式会社Integrity、株式会社Nestia

The official website for 株式会社Nestia, a joint venture established in April 2026 by 株式会社クラダシ and 株式会社Integrity, has launched. The company aims to address the vacant-home problem and provides information on ways to use vacant homes, as well as a consultation service for owners and local governments.

Facts:
- The number of vacant homes in Japan has reached a record high of approximately 9 million
- There are approximately 2 million vacant homes in the greater Tokyo area alone
- Established through joint investment in April 2026
- Food loss reduced: 43,611 tons
- Economic impact: ¥21,218,510,000
- CO2 emissions reduced: 115,612 t-CO2
- Total funds raised: ¥194,051,084

## Following closure of イオンモール熊本店 due to the Kumamoto earthquake, new Perfect Suit Factory store to open inside はるやま 熊本嘉島店!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000763.000030981.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174857-en.html
- anchor: #n3130146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はるやまホールディングス、はるやま商事株式会社、Perfect Suit FActory、P.S.FA、はるやま、イオンモール熊本店

Perfect Suit Factory (P.S.FA), operated by はるやま商事, will open a new store inside “はるやま 熊本嘉島店” on October 1, 2026, replacing イオンモール熊本店, which is closed due to the Kumamoto earthquake.

Facts:
- October 1, ２０２６
- 45 tsubo

## ASUENE and BlackRock’s decarbonization fund Decarbonization Partners to host “Decarbonization Executive Reception” for business leaders

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000763.000058538.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174856-en.html
- anchor: #n3130145
- Companies mentioned: アスエネ株式会社、BlackRock、Decarbonization Partners、Temasek

アスエネ株式会社 will co-host the “Decarbonization Partners x ASUENE Executive Reception” with BlackRock’s decarbonization fund, Decarbonization Partners, on October 7, 2026. Executives from both organizations will speak and share insights on global decarbonization and energy investment trends and supply chain strategies.

Facts:
- Total of ¥13.5 billion
- Oct. 7, 2026
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen

## [Kyoto fashion pop-up] First joint pop-up event, “October STYLE Week,” brings together Nordic silver jewelry, vintage eyewear and shark leather

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000773.000003821.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174855-en.html
- anchor: #n3130144
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わかさ生活、WAKASA & CO. STYLE、WAKASA & CO. KYOTO 京都四条店、GANÜ、Atelier Shark

WAKASA & CO. STYLE, operated by 株式会社わかさ生活, will hold its first joint fashion pop-up event, “October STYLE Week,” at its Kyoto Shijo store from October 10 to 13, 2026. Alongside its own brand, a total of 3 brands will take part: GANÜ and Atelier Shark.

Facts:
- Oct. 10, 2026
- October 13
- A total of 3 brands
- Nearly 300 items

## “Moe” Kotake Seigikan to hand down a verdict on “keeping it up”!? To continue or not to continue—the password is “Apply it, and you’re acquitted.” Lawyer and comedian Kotake Seigikan appointed exclusive “defense counsel” for Scalp D Eyelash Serum.

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000782.000013377.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174854-en.html
- anchor: #n3130143
- Companies mentioned: アンファー株式会社、ワタナベエンターテインメント、ロフト、ハンズ、マツモトキヨシグループ、ココカラファイングループ、ウエルシアホールディングス、イオンリテール、ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴ、スギ薬局、アインズ＆トルペ

アンファー株式会社 has appointed lawyer and comedian Kotake Seigikan as exclusive defense counsel for Scalp D Eyelash Serum and will run a tie-in campaign starting October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- The campaign will run starting October 1, 2026.
- 6 winners selected by lottery
- 10 winners selected by lottery
- More than 500,000 channel subscribers

## Keep plush toys, picture books and all your favorites close! A new stationery series from the hugely popular illustrator Kurahashi Rei captures cheerful moments before bedtime

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000023227.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174853-en.html
- anchor: #n3130142
- Companies mentioned: 日本出版販売株式会社、株式会社学研ステイフル

Gakken Sta:Ful, part of the Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Group, will release the 9th installment of a new stationery series by illustrator Kurahashi Rei on October 15, 2026. The collection features 8 products themed around bedtime, including notebooks, memo pads, sticky notes, letter sets, seals, stickers, bookmarks and fountain pens.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- 715 yen, including tax
- 605 yen including tax
- 528 yen including tax
- Price: 660 yen including tax
- 418 yen including tax
- Price including tax: 308 yen
- Price including tax: 2,948 yen

## The flavor of 「カンロ飴」, loved for over 70 years, meets mellow milk in “mitarashi milk candy”! カンロ「ミルクのカンロ飴」 launches Monday, October 5, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000041274.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174852-en.html
- anchor: #n3130141
- Companies mentioned: カンロ株式会社、トライアル、トライアル西友、小学館、株式会社インテージSRI

カンロ株式会社 will launch 「ミルクのカンロ飴」, combining the sweet-and-salty flavor of 「カンロ飴」 with mellow milk, exclusively at トライアル and トライアル西友 stores starting October 5, 2026.

Facts:
- Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
- First launched in 1955
- Marked its 70th anniversary in 2025
- Since its launch in 2018
- Around 238 yen including tax
- 62ｇ
- 140ｇ
- Around 216 yen including tax
- Since its founding in 1912
- In 2022, its corporate purpose
- Feb. 2025

## アイエスエフネット launches fall 2026 joining bonus campaign

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000793.000042830.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174851-en.html
- anchor: #n3130140
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイエスエフネット、アイエスエフネット

株式会社アイエスエフネット will run a joining bonus campaign offering 300,000 yen to strengthen recruitment of IT infrastructure engineers, for those joining between October 1 and 30, 2026.

Facts:
- Flat 300,000 yen
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Oct. 30, 2026
- Average attendance rate of 80% or higher
- 3 months after joining
- Approximately 2,300 engineers

## 「楽天ペイ」、「横浜・八景島シーパラダイス」「マクセル アクアパーク品川」「仙台うみの杜水族館」で利用可能に

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000794.000057042.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174850-en.html
- anchor: #n3130139
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社横浜八景島、楽天ペイメント株式会社、楽天Edy株式会社、楽天グループ

株式会社横浜八景島と楽天ペイメント株式会社は、横浜・八景島シーパラダイス、マクセル アクアパーク品川、仙台うみの杜水族館においてキャッシュレス決済サービス「楽天ペイ」の利用を開始した。

Facts:
- 最大1%の「楽天ポイント」
- Operates 7 facilities in Japan and overseas
- Established in April 2019

## Develops a lip plumper that maintains smooth lips without vertical lines even after talking

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000809.000041232.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174849-en.html
- anchor: #n3130138
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーセー、ヴィセ

株式会社コーセー has developed a lip plumper that uses the conformability of urethane oil to maintain lips without vertical lines and preserve volume even after talking. The technology will be used in 「ヴィセ ネンマクフェイク リッププランパー」, launching November 16, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 16, 2026

## 「LegalOn」 releases API for integrating matter information with in-house systems

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000812.000036601.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174848-en.html
- anchor: #n3130137
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn

株式会社LegalOn Technologies has released an API that enables matter information, related files and messages from its legal-focused AI 「LegalOn」 to be integrated with in-house systems. This is expected to reduce duplicate data entry and improve operational efficiency.

Facts:
- Feb. 2026
- July of the same year
- 9,000 companies
- April 2017
- 20.15 billion yen

## 森川光世 appointed new secretary general of 国境なき医師団日本

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000823.000004782.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174847-en.html
- anchor: #n3130136
- Companies mentioned: 国境なき医師団日本、MSF日本、MSF、有限責任監査法人トーマツ、合同会社デロイト トーマツ

国境なき医師団日本（MSF日本） announced that 森川光世 would take office as its new secretary general on October 1, 2026, while outgoing secretary general 村田慎二郎 would step down at the end of his term.

Facts:
- Effective October 1, 2026
- Since August 2020
- Over 6 years
- More than 70 countries and regions worldwide
- Approximately 6万6000 staff members
- In 1971
- In 1999
- In 1992

## ワコールホールディングス「統合レポート2026」を発行

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000823.000009664.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174846-en.html
- anchor: #n3130135
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワコールホールディングス、ワコールHD、ワコールグループ

株式会社ワコールホールディングス has published “Integrated Report 2026,” combining financial and non-financial information for stakeholders including shareholders and investors.

Facts:
- Integrated Report 2026
- ６つの問い

## 【10th Anniversary】Tokyo exclusive. All the deliciousness of milk cream, packed in. 生クリーム専門店ミルク introduces new 「ミルキーブッセ」

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000854.000026745.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174845-en.html
- anchor: #n3130134
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 オペレーションファクトリー、生クリーム専門店ミルク、発酵バター専門店HANERUPOPUP、農林水産省、一般社団法人Jミルク

生クリーム専門店ミルク will launch its new 「ミルキーブッセ」 in Tokyo only from October 2, 2026, to mark its 10th anniversary. Price: 1,350 yen (including tax).

Facts:
- Friday， October 2， 2026
- Contents: 4 pieces
- Price: 1,350 yen (tax included)
- First opened in July 2017
- 367 full-time employees
- 1,221 part-time employees
- Number of locations: 46

## 「担任と月1回LINEできれば良い方だった」—通信制高校の孤立という現実。NIJIN高等学院が不登校中学生の高校進学伴走支援を無料開始を宣言

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000914.000099150.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174844-en.html
- anchor: #n3130133
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NIJIN、NIJIN高等学院、NIJINアカデミー

株式会社NIJIN announced that it will launch a free program in October 2026 to help junior high school students who are not attending school plan their educational path. Against a backdrop of isolation at correspondence high schools and a record-high number of students not attending school (approximately 35万4千 people), the program will help students consider “what they want to do in high school” rather than “which high school they can get into.”

Facts:
- Enrollment at correspondence high schools has now surpassed 300,000
- Launches a free educational-path support program for junior high school students not attending school from October 2026
- Approximately 35万4千 elementary and junior high school students nationwide are not attending school
- More than 900 students enrolled at NIJINアカデミー
- More than 1,400 teachers trained and developed
- More than 400 supported with graduation and return to school

## Notice of the “ANAマイレージクラブ / Sony Bank WALLET holders-only Little Glee Monster SPECIAL LIVE campaign”

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000917.000000157.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174843-en.html
- anchor: #n3130132
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、ソニー銀行、ANA X株式会社、ANA X、ANAマイレージクラブ、Sony Bank WALLET、Little Glee Monster、コカ・コーラ、NHK、Jリーグ、TBS

ソニー銀行 and ANA X will run the “ANAマイレージクラブ / Sony Bank WALLET holders-only Little Glee Monster SPECIAL LIVE campaign” starting October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- The campaign will run starting October 1, 2026.
- From among 7,002 applicants
- Mika, Yumi and miyou selected as the 3 new members
- 16 performances in 15 cities nationwide

## 「エル・デコ デザインウォーク 2026」 runs Friday, October 16 to Sunday, November 8

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000932.000008128.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174842-en.html
- anchor: #n3130131
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハースト婦人画報社、ハースト、株式会社ハースト・デジタル・ジャパン

「エル・デコ デザインウォーク 2026」 will run from October 16 to November 8, featuring tours of participating shops, a digital stamp rally and a special event with Sou Fujimoto.

Facts:
- 30 countries and regions worldwide
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 8
- 24 days packed with highlights
- Enter a drawing to win 6 types of prizes
- Date: Friday, November 6
- 19:00–20:30 (scheduled)
- Admission: ￥3,500 (including tax)
- Capacity: 20 people

## KATE × hit manga 『NANA』 collaboration limited-edition design 「ラッシュバースト （NA）」 launches! Refuse to compromise on length, volume or curl hold. For lash beauty that’s clump-free and explosively dramatic*.

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000933.000016220.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174841-en.html
- anchor: #n3130130
- Companies mentioned: KATE、株式会社カネボウ化粧品、My Kao Mall、KAO、TikTok Shop

Global makeup brand 『KATE』 will launch the limited-edition mascara 「ケイト ラッシュバースト （NA）」, a collaboration with hit manga 『NANA』, in limited quantities from October 24, 2026.

Facts:
- Starting October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
- 2 colors in total
- 300 winners selected by lottery
- To the first 500 customers
- ¥4,000 or more (tax included)

## コメリ supports your everyday life with around 3,100 items at 「安さ毎日」 prices!

- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000938.000079052.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4174840-en.html
- anchor: #n3130129
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、コメリパワー、コメリハード＆グリーン、コメリグループ、コメリドットコム

株式会社コメリ supports customers’ everyday lives by offering around 3,100 items, primarily its original products, at 「安さ毎日」 prices.

Facts:
- Around 3,100 items
- 998 yen
- 168 yen
- 1,080 yen
- 178 yen
- 18.802 billion yen
- 1,234 stores