# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-01 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 21

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1636 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 456 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 《茨城県境町》橋本町長が、韓国政府機関等が主催する「第1回 ふるさと愛フェスタ」で基調講演を行いました

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:43:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000056181.html
- anchor: #n3135461
- Companies mentioned: 茨城県境町、境町役場、大韓民国行政安全部、SBS、aTセンター、大韓民国市道知事協議会、韓国地方税学会、韓国地方税研究院

Masahiro Hashimoto, mayor of 茨城県境町, delivered a keynote address on the impact of hometown tax donations in revitalizing local economies at a Japan-South Korea international seminar during the 1st Furusato Love Festa, held at aTセンター in Seoul on September 20, 2026.

Facts:
- Sept. 20, 2026
- Population of about 24,000

## ASTON MARTIN DBX GT: Elevated refinement, effortless performance

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:42:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000121164.html
- anchor: #n3135462
- Companies mentioned: Aston Martin Japan合同会社、アストンマーティン、Bowers & Wilkins

アストンマーティン has unveiled the new DBX GT SUV, blending luxury and performance. Its exterior has been updated with an elegant design, while comfort and quietness have been improved in the cabin. The powertrain features a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, achieving 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds.

Facts:
- October 1, 2026
- 727 PS of power
- 900 Nm of torque
- 0-100 km acceleration takes just 3.3 seconds
- A spectacular top speed of 310 km/h
- Front: 420 mm
- Rear: 390 mm
- The minimum turning diameter is also kept to 12 meters
- 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine

## Voyager of the Seas to operate Japan-originating and -terminating cruises in spring 2028; bookings open

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000026704.html
- anchor: #n3135464
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 ミキ・ツーリスト、ロイヤル・カリビアン、ロイヤル・カリビアン・インターナショナル

Miki Tourist Co., Ltd. announced that cruises departing from and returning to Japan aboard ロイヤル・カリビアン's ship Voyager of the Seas will operate in spring 2028, with bookings now open.

Facts:
- 137,000 tons
- Spring 2028
- 56 years
- July 2026
- 2027
- All 30 ships
- 31st ship
- 23 consecutive years

## [October 1, 2026 (Thursday), is an Ichiryumanbai Day] 東京ドームホテル launches its Ichiryumanbai Day-exclusive wedding plan, celebrating the couple’s future on a day when a single grain of happiness turns into countless smiles

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000337.000059999.html
- anchor: #n3135463
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 東京ドームホテル、東京ドームホテル

東京ドームホテル Co., Ltd. will begin sales of its Ichiryumanbai Day-exclusive wedding plan, available on Ichiryumanbai Days in 2027, from October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Ichiryumanbai Days in 2027
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Up to 100% off
- 100% off for parties of 96 or more
- Discount equivalent to 30%
- ￥1,360,000
- ￥23,000

## ラフ株式会社 to launch new “Laugh Anywhere” system in October, aiming to cut annual commuting time for head office employees by about 3,500 hours

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000141757.html
- anchor: #n3135469
- Companies mentioned: ラフ株式会社、東北大学

ラフ株式会社 will introduce its new “Laugh Anywhere” system in October 2026, transitioning to remote work as a general rule. The change is expected to cut annual commuting time for 7 head office employees by about 3,468 hours. The company also plans to introduce a virtual office and provide a work-from-home allowance.

Facts:
- About 3,468 hours annually
- 5,000 yen per month
- About 30,000 people nationwide

## [Maihama Ikspiari] Sweets buffet “Salon de Sweets” refreshes its drink and salad bars!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000177867.html
- anchor: #n3135468
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング、amsu tea

株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング will revamp the drink and salad bars at “Salon de Sweets” in Tokyo Disney Resort from October 5, 2026. The refreshed offerings will include more than 38 drinks, centered on amsu tea, and a customizable salad bar with 24 toppings.

Facts:
- Starting Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.)
- About 50 menu items available at all times
- More than 38 beverages in all
- 24 toppings
- A curated collection of 16 teas

## “FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living,” directly connected to JR Sendai Station: Christmas dinner at the hotel restaurant featuring winter flavors from Miyagi and northern Italy

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000836.000010391.html
- anchor: #n3135467
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、ホテルメトロポリタン仙台イースト、FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living

The restaurant “FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living,” located inside ホテルメトロポリタン仙台イースト, directly connected to JR Sendai Station, and operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will serve a special dinner course for the Christmas season from December 19 to 25, featuring Italian cuisine made with local ingredients such as Miyagi salmon and Hidakami beef.

Facts:
- ¥12,000～
- \15,000
- 1,154 people

## A Christmas-only dinner featuring seasonal ingredients themed around Hokkaido at “洋食グリル 白金然荘,” a hideaway restaurant a 5-minute walk from Shirokanedai Station

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000852.000010391.html
- anchor: #n3135466
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、洋食グリル 白金然荘

洋食グリル 白金然荘, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will offer a special Hokkaido-themed dinner course for the Christmas season from December 21 to 27.

Facts:
- 9-seat counter
- ¥20,000
- Number of employees: 1,154

## “Doll Memorial Service and Flower Marche” to be held at Eterno Hankyu Senri, part of the Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002593.000005179.html
- anchor: #n3135465
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社阪急メディアックス、阪急阪神ホールディングス、日比谷花壇、エテルノ倶楽部

株式会社阪急メディアックス announced that it will hold a “Doll Memorial Service” and a “Flower Marche” by 日比谷花壇 simultaneously at its funeral hall, Eterno Hankyu Senri, on October 22, 2026.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
- 3,000-yen membership fee
- 20% discount
- 2,000 yen per set
- 500 yen per set
- 1本100円

## The “Protopia-bound train” departure ceremony will be held!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:38:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002341.000095753.html
- anchor: #n3135470
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR西日本

A departure ceremony for the “Protopia-bound train” will be held at JR Okayama Station on October 10, 2026, marking the start of operations and featuring an advance announcement of an art project by Mika Ninagawa with EiM.

Facts:
- Oct. 10, 2026
- 9:35
- 9:52
- Fall 2027

## Mitsui Fudosan and estie sign basic agreement for strategic partnership to advance AI and DX in the real estate business

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:38:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001145.000051782.html
- anchor: #n3135471
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産株式会社、株式会社estie

三井不動産株式会社 and 株式会社estie have signed a basic agreement for a strategic partnership to advance AI and DX in the real estate business. The two companies will form a joint team to address business challenges, develop DX talent and enhance the foundations for AI use.

Facts:
- About 90%※2 of employees use AI regularly
- By 2030, 25% of employees※3
- The group’s DX policy, formulated in August 2024
- As of August 2026

## The world of “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection” arrives in Osaka! Collaboration with the Osaka Cultural Corridor to begin on Wednesday, October 14!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:37:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006080.000013450.html
- anchor: #n3135472
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM、JTB

A collaboration centered on 3 Osaka Prefectural museums, drawing on the world of “Monster Hunter Stories 3,” will begin on October 14, 2026. The program will feature a stamp rally, exhibits, photo spots and other activities to encourage visitors to explore the area.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
- 3 locations in Osaka Prefecture
- 35 locations
- 14 Poogies
- First 1,500 visitors at each museum

## [New release] No more rolling it yourself! Make daily self-care easier with rotation and 5-level vibration. Electric body-care roller launches on Makuake | Advance sales begin on Makuake at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:36:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000171539.html
- anchor: #n3135473
- Companies mentioned: ネオスパーク合同会社、SEKAIRO、Makuake

SEKAIRO will begin advance reservations for its electric body-care roller, featuring a rotation function and 5-level vibration adjustment, on the crowdfunding site “Makuake” from October 4, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 4, 2026
- 5-level vibration adjustment function
- First 100 attendees

## Fujitsu to exhibit at CEATEC 2026, showcasing technologies for building a resilient society

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:36:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000616.000093942.html
- anchor: #n3135474
- Companies mentioned: 富士通株式会社、東宝株式会社、一般社団法人 電子情報技術産業協会、JEITA

Fujitsu will exhibit at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing technologies including a digital rehearsal experience featuring Godzilla and skeletal recognition AI, with the cooperation of 東宝株式会社.

Facts:
- CEATEC 2026
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- October 16 (Friday)
- Arrives in about 60 minutes

## Toyohashi-based NPO法人クオーレ to offer handmade upcycled goods as lottery prizes at para-sports event “スポパラ！2026 in BOAT RACE 蒲郡”!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:32:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000165520.html
- anchor: #n3135475
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人クオーレ、BOAT RACE蒲郡、インクル豊川

At the para-sports event “スポパラ！2026 in BOAT RACE 蒲郡,” to be held at BOAT RACE蒲郡 on Oct. 3 and 4, NPO法人クオーレ will offer handmade upcycled goods created by its users as lottery prizes, with the creators handing them directly to visitors.

Facts:
- Oct. 3 and 4
- Free to attend

## SDGsをテーマに、遊んで学べるイベント「SDGs子ども・ユースフェア」11月7日（土）・8日（日）、愛知県国際展示場で開催！

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:31:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000118227.html
- anchor: #n3135476
- Companies mentioned: SDGs AICHI EXPO実行委員会、愛知県、一般社団法人中部サスティナビリティ＆ウェルビーイング推進センター、環境パートナーシップ・CLUB(EPOC)、公益社団法人日本青年会議所東海地区愛知ブロック協議会、愛知学長懇話会SDGs企画委員会、特定非営利活動法人愛知環境カウンセラー協会、中部ESD拠点協議会、国際連合地域開発センター(UNCRD)、独立行政法人国際協力機構中部センター(JICA中部)、環境省中部環境局、株式会社新東通信、株式会社あいち銀行、あいち航空ミュージアム、株式会社アドヴィックス、株式会社NTT ドコモ、加山興業株式会社、株式会社テクノ中部、トヨタ自動車株式会社、消費者庁、内閣府食品安全委員会、厚生労働省、農林水産省、経済産業省、環境省

SDGs AICHI EXPO実行委員会 will hold the “SDGs Children and Youth Fair” at 愛知県 International Exhibition Center on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. About 130 organizations will exhibit booths, with stage events, job experiences and workshops also scheduled.

Facts:
- Nov. 7, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 8
- About 130 organizations
- 各日10:00から
- 17:00まで
- Doors open at 9:30
- Participation fee: free
- First 1200 people

## Amazon Now delivery and small-order fees reduced to 0 yen during “Prime Appreciation Sale”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:31:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002192.000004612.html
- anchor: #n3135477
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Amazon Now、Amazon.co.jp、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、Prime Video、Amazon Music Prime、アマゾン ウェブ サービス（AWS）、Kindle ダイレクト・パブリッシング、Kindle、Fire タブレット、Fire TV、Amazon Echo、Alexa、Just Walk Out technology、Amazon Studios

Amazonは「プライム感謝祭」期間中、エリア限定配送サービス「Amazon Now」の配送料と小口注文手数料を0円にするキャンペーンを実施する。

Facts:
- Within about 30 minutes of placing an order
- 配送料はAmazonプライム会員は1回290円
- プライム会員のお客様以外は1回710円
- Free on orders of 1200 yen or more, including tax
- Small-order fee: 220 yen
- Campaign offering 500 yen off on up to 2 orders
- Applies to orders of 1,000 yen or more
- More than 200 million Amazon Prime members worldwide
- Annual membership fee of ¥5,900 (tax included)
- Monthly membership fee of ¥600 (tax included)
- Unlimited listening to more than 100 million songs in shuffle mode

## Children transform into adults!? Sapporo hotel to hold its first Halloween night buffet, featuring food and drink pairings and “grown-up experiences” for children!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004297.000005113.html
- anchor: #n3135478
- Companies mentioned: 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、札幌エクセルホテル東急、ラーブル、メープル、SORACHI、桜本商店、酒本商店、石狩ひつじ牧場、ヱビス、サッポロ

札幌エクセルホテル東急は、2026年10月31日にハロウィン・ナイトブッフェを初開催する。料理とお酒のペアリングや、子ども向けの「背伸び体験」イベントを提供し、大人と子供が非日常を楽しむ。

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- 17：00～20：30
- 6,000 yen per adult
- 4,500 yen for junior and senior high school students
- Elementary school students ¥3,000
- About 16 dishes
- About 24 varieties
- 12% service charge
- Consumption tax: 10%

## estie signs basic agreement for strategic partnership with 三菱地所

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000040115.html
- anchor: #n3135479
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社estie、三菱地所株式会社、三菱地所

株式会社estie has signed a basic agreement for a strategic partnership with 三菱地所, aiming to enhance the brand value of the Marunouchi area and advance DX/AX.

## [南知多ビーチランド] Kick the walrus heads to Oita for species conservation! Support events to be held from Oct. 17 <Aichi>

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000157222.html
- anchor: #n3135480
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社名鉄インプレス、南知多ビーチランド、南知多おもちゃ王国、大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」、日本動物園水族館協会、伊勢シーパラダイス、鴨川シーワールド、鳥羽水族館

Kick, a male walrus at 南知多ビーチランド, will be loaned to 大分マリーンパレス水族館「うみたまご」 for a breeding loan to support species conservation. Support events will be held from Oct. 17, and the exhibit will be suspended.

Facts:
- 29 years old
- Oct. 17
- Nov. 15
- 30 days
- 23 walruses kept in Japan
- Just 5 males
- Weight: 1,000 kg

## Notice regarding the acquisition of shares in 株式会社サンシティハウジング (making it a wholly owned subsidiary)

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000057958.html
- anchor: #n3135482
- Companies mentioned: 帝国不動産株式会社、株式会社サンシティハウジング、株式会社アーキテクト・ディベロッパー

Teikoku Real Estate acquired all shares in 株式会社サンシティハウジング on Oct. 1, 2026, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. サンシティハウジング is a rental property company managing about 1,400 units in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Teikoku Real Estate aims to expand its rental management business in the Tokyo metropolitan area and strengthen its earnings base.

Facts:
- About 1,400 units
- Founded in 1996
- Today (Oct. 1, 2026)
- Capital: ¥10 million
- Established in December 1996
- May 2026

## [FC大阪] Notice of gold partner agreement with ヴィガラクス株式会社

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000927.000045155.html
- anchor: #n3135481
- Companies mentioned: ヴィガラクス株式会社、株式会社F.C.大阪、FC大阪

FC大阪 has signed a gold partner agreement with ヴィガラクス株式会社, and the company’s name banner will be displayed on the official website.

## 【スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス】期間限定、大阪府内のPLAZA「おおさかCO₂CO₂(コツコツ)ポイント＋」の付与が開始！

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000004775.html
- anchor: #n3135483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス、TBSグループ、株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディグス プラザスタイル カンパニー、株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCL カンパニー、株式会社CPコスメティクス、株式会社ビコーズ、株式会社シーズマーケット

株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス will begin awarding “おおさかCO₂CO₂ポイント＋” points for 1 month starting Oct. 1, Reiwa 8, at 12 PLAZA stores in Osaka Prefecture.

Facts:
- 12 PLAZA stores in Osaka Prefecture
- Oct. 1, Reiwa 8
- 1 month
- 4 points for every 100 yen (before tax)

## estie signs basic agreement for strategic partnership with 三井不動産

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000040115.html
- anchor: #n3135484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社estie、estie、三井不動産株式会社、三井不動産

株式会社estie has signed a basic agreement for a strategic partnership with 三井不動産 and will begin collaborating to leverage commercial real estate data, improve operations using industry-specific AI, and develop talent.

Facts:
- Sept. 2025
- December 2018

## Recommended by Hayashi Naohiro, the second host of “Reiwa no Tora”! “The EC Management Formula for Profit: Proven with 2000 Successful Companies” goes on sale Oct. 14; now available for preorder on Amazon

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000106836.html
- anchor: #n3135497
- Companies mentioned: EC-Consulting Japan株式会社、あさ出版、Amazon、ビジネス教育出版社、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

A new book by Naoto Matsushita, representative of EC-Consulting Japan株式会社, titled “The EC Management Formula for Profit: Proven with 2000 Successful Companies,” will be published by あさ出版 on Oct. 14, 2026. The book provides a systematic explanation of EC management, from the basics to advanced techniques, and is recommended by Hayashi Naohiro, the second host of “Reiwa no Tora.”

Facts:
- Oct. 14, 2026
- More than 2,000 companies cumulatively
- Proven with 2000 successful companies

## Offcuts from Magnesheet®, a thin magnetic sheet that can be cut with scissors, become art. A 2-day creative workshop for children, presented by Magnesheet® pioneer ニチレイマグネット株式会社 and sticker artist Yukino Omura. To be held at 髙島屋大阪店.

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000154394.html
- anchor: #n3135496
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ACTA PLUS、ACTA+、ニチレイマグネット株式会社、髙島屋大阪店、髙島屋

株式会社ACTA PLUS, ニチレイマグネット株式会社 and 髙島屋大阪店 will collaborate to hold a creative workshop for children using Magnesheet® offcuts at 髙島屋大阪店 on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026.

Facts:
- 2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
- Capacity: 12 people per session
- Since our founding in 1969
- Together with about 600 artists in Japan and abroad

## Bringing Japan’s traditional craftsmanship and the beauty of wood to the world: ABE’s ultra-premium wooden interior door brand “TOBIRA” announces 2 new designs

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000149310.html
- anchor: #n3135495
- Companies mentioned: 阿部興業株式会社、ABE、ABE galerie_TOKYO

阿部興業株式会社 has announced 2 new designs from its ultra-premium wooden interior door brand “TOBIRA,” inspired by coloring techniques used in Takaoka copperware.

Facts:
- Continuing for approximately 400 years
- 81 years of tradition and achievement
- Since its founding in 1945

## Nippon Life × Lylwith announce co-hosted exhibition, “Items That Support Living with Illness”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000070478.html
- anchor: #n3135494
- Companies mentioned: Nissay MIRAIQA株式会社、Lylwith、日本生命保険相互会社、Afcan Japan、株式会社アートネイチャー、越屋メディカルケア株式会社

Lylwith, provided by Nissay MIRAIQA株式会社, and 日本生命保険相互会社 will co-host the “Items That Support Living with Illness” exhibition at Nippon Life Life Plaza Shinjuku on the 1st floor of Shinjuku NS Building from Oct. 7 to 20, 2026. Admission is free, and there will be no sales or consultations.

Facts:
- 2 weeks to see, touch and discover
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Tuesday, October 20
- First 20 people

## イレブンラボ reaches a valuation of USD 22 billion

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000160611.html
- anchor: #n3135493
- Companies mentioned: イレブンラボジャパン合同会社、イレブンラボ、Wellington、T. Rowe Price、Andreessen Horowitz、Lightspeed、ICONIQ、D.E. Shaw、Evantic、DISRUPTIVE、Alkeon、EQT、Goldman Sachs、GIC、OTPP、Sapphire Ventures、BDT & MSD、Stripe、Deutsche Telekom、SevenRooms、Admiral、Customers Bank、Cadence

イレブンラボ has completed a USD 300 million sale of employee-owned shares at a valuation of USD 22 billion and raised funds from institutional investors led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price. Revenue is growing as adoption of its enterprise agent, “ElevenAgents,” expands. The company also announced new features for its Japanese-language model “Eleven v4” and medical transcription model “Scribe v2 Medical.”

Facts:
- At a valuation of USD 22 billion
- Sale of USD 300 million in employee-owned shares
- Raised its first funding at a valuation of USD 9 million
- Enterprise accounts for 55% of revenue
- More than 15 million cases every week
- Solves problems 31% faster on average
- Set the median at approximately 100 milliseconds
- The word error rate reached 4.9%
- Reduced errors by 35%

## Hutzper launches early access to OwloX, an AI safety management platform for worksites

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000058475.html
- anchor: #n3135492
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フツパー、厚生労働省

株式会社フツパー began early access to OwloX, an AI safety management platform for worksites in construction, manufacturing, logistics and other industries, on Oct. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Starting October 1, 2026
- 700 deaths
- 135,333 people killed or injured
- Securities code: 478A
- Capital: ¥830 million
- Staff: 111

## The first release from カワニシカバン’s new “Dual” series is “hand,” a mini wallet. A palm-sized leather wallet from a bag brand based in Kagawa with 150,000 YouTube subscribers

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000089378.html
- anchor: #n3135491
- Companies mentioned: カワニシカバン、株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト

カワニシカバン (株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト), based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, will launch the palm-sized leather mini wallet “Dual Wallet hand” on Oct. 3, 2026. It is priced at ¥22,900 (tax included).

Facts:
- Priced at ¥22,900 (tax included)
- On sale starting Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
- Compact size: 11 × 8 cm
- Weight: 100 g

## ローカルハブ connects companies with local government projects and supports proposals; proof of concept achieves an 84.2% meeting conversion rate

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000034122.html
- anchor: #n3135490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラウドシエン、ローカルハブ

株式会社クラウドシエン announced that a proof of concept on ローカルハブ, a platform connecting local government projects with registered companies, tested an initiative in which the operator organizes and supports proposals, achieving an 84.2% meeting conversion rate. The company will incorporate this support into its existing service and roll it out fully.

Facts:
- Meeting conversion rate: 84.2%
- 19 cases covered by the proof of concept
- 16 meetings and information exchanges
- Approximately 25,000 companies nationwide
- 148 local governments registered
- 32% of them

## 「散らかりがちな小物、どこに収める？」に応える。回転式収納棚とサイドテーブルを兼ねる天板付きワゴンをリコメン堂が発売。

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000138784.html
- anchor: #n3135489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェネレーションパス、リコメン堂、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング

株式会社ジェネレーションパス has begun selling the “ALNOA Rotating Cart with Tabletop,” a wheeled cart featuring a rotating storage rack and tabletop, through its online shop リコメン堂.

Facts:
- Securities code: TSE Standard 3195
- 43.5 cm wide × 36.5 cm deep
- Load capacity: 10 kg
- Price: ¥12,480 (tax included)
- Price: ¥13,990 (tax included)

## Collaboration with Akari Yoshida begins Oct. 15, 2026! Limited-time sale of collaboration bottles at SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS in Omotesando

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000738.000002061.html
- anchor: #n3135488
- Companies mentioned: オルビス株式会社、SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS、NMB48、b idol

オルビス株式会社 will sell limited-edition bottles of “ORBIS U Dot Essence Lotion,” created in collaboration with Akari Yoshida, at SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS in Omotesando and through its dedicated online shop starting Oct. 15, 2026.

Facts:
- ¥3,410 each (tax included)
- Refill (180 mL)
- 2 limited-edition bottle designs

## Rakuten Pay app launches its 2026 “Influenza Insurance”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000796.000057042.html
- anchor: #n3135487
- Companies mentioned: 楽天ペイメント株式会社、楽天少額短期保険株式会社、厚生労働省、楽天インシュアランスプランニング株式会社、楽天Edy株式会社、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天生命保険株式会社

楽天ペイメント株式会社 and 楽天少額短期保険株式会社 have launched “Influenza Insurance” through the cashless payment service app 楽天ペイ.

Facts:
- 31,428 people
- 8.48 people
- Up to ¥7,000 per claim
- ¥30,000 per claim
- Up to 2.5% worth

## “Stardust’s pick,” いぎなり東北産, teams up with セブン‐イレブン for the “いぎなり東北産 Fair,” launching Friday, Oct. 2, exclusively at セブン‐イレブン stores in the Tohoku region

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001224.000155396.html
- anchor: #n3135486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン、いぎなり東北産、スターダストプロモーション

株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will hold the “いぎなり東北産 Fair,” a collaboration with the idol group いぎなり東北産, exclusively at セブン‐イレブン stores across the 6 Tohoku prefectures starting Oct. 2. The campaign will feature 6 new products made with ingredients from across the Tohoku prefectures, as well as TV commercials and giveaways of original bromides.

Facts:
- Starting October 2 (Fri.)
- 6 products featuring ingredients from each of the 6 Tohoku prefectures
- ¥218 (¥235.44 including tax)
- 198 yen (213.84 yen including tax)
- ¥300 (¥324 including tax)
- ¥298 (¥321.84 including tax)
- ¥398 (¥429.84 including tax)
- ¥330 (¥356.40 including tax)
- Buy 3 eligible products in a single purchase
- Bromide cards: 10 designs in total

## [JAF Kyoto] Supports the Great Tamba Drive Stamp Rally!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007526.000010088.html
- anchor: #n3135485
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF京都支部、大丹波観光推進委員会

JAF京都支部が、大丹波観光推進委員会主催の「大丹波ドライブスタンプラリー」にシステム提供で協力。19スポットを巡るラリーは2026年9月1日から11月30日まで開催され、緑化フェアとの連動や特産品プレゼントも実施される。

Facts:
- Through Monday, Nov. 30
- 5 cities and towns in Kyoto Prefecture
- 2 cities in Hyogo Prefecture
- 43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba
- 5 greenery fair locations
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
- 19 locations in total
- Through Monday, December 7, 2026
- Specialty products worth 10,000 yen
- (7 people)
- Specialty products worth 3,000 yen
- (14 people)
- Specialty products worth 1,000 yen
- (21 people)
- Specialty products worth 5,000 yen
- (6 people)

## Pure-water car wash facility “D-Wash Utsunomiya Interpark” to open in October 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:29:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002796.000002296.html
- anchor: #n3135381
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウス工業株式会社、大和ハウスパーキング株式会社、D-Wash、カーポートマルゼン宇都宮インターパーク店、カーポートマルゼン

Daiwa House Parking will open the pure-water car wash facility “D-Wash Utsunomiya Interpark” in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on October 8, 2026. The facility, the company’s first in Tochigi Prefecture, will feature a drive-through car wash machine and hand-washing bays, and will also collaborate with neighboring カーポートマルゼン.

Facts:
- Oct. 8, 2026
- 17 locations in total
- 1 drive-through car wash machine
- 5 covered hand-washing bays
- 7,275 locations nationwide
- 187,314 vehicles

## [奈良県] Recruitment examination for public employees (career-experience track) (licensed positions) to be held!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:29:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000625.000142065.html
- anchor: #n3135382
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県

奈良県 is accepting applications from October 1, Reiwa 8, for its recruitment examination for public employees (career-experience track) (licensed positions), with appointments scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9. Candidates with private-sector experience and others will be hired at the assistant section chief or section chief level. The examination will be held on a designated date between November 17 and 19, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- April 1, Reiwa 9
- October 1, Reiwa 8
- October 26, Reiwa 8
- November 17, Reiwa 8
- November 19, Reiwa 8

## [奈良県] Recruitment examination for public employees (former public servants) (licensed positions) to be held!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:29:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000626.000142065.html
- anchor: #n3135383
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県

奈良県 is accepting applications from October 1, Reiwa 8, for its recruitment examination for public employees (former public servants) (licensed positions), with appointments scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9.

Facts:
- April 1, Reiwa 9
- October 1, Reiwa 8
- October 26, Reiwa 8
- November 17, Reiwa 8
- November 19, Reiwa 8

## Seared high-end fish “nodo-guro” for 385 yen or less. “回し寿司 活／寿司活” launches its “San-in Seafood Feast Fair,” featuring the bounty of the sea from Shimane and Tottori, on October 6

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:29:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000123261.html
- anchor: #n3135384
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社活美登利、回し寿司 活、寿司活

回し寿司 活／寿司活, operated by 株式会社活美登利, will hold the “San-in Seafood Feast Fair,” featuring the bounty of the sea from Shimane and Tottori, starting October 6. The limited-time menu includes white squid, red snow crab and seared nodo-guro.

Facts:
- Seared Shimane Maruhime pork 352 yen
- San-in white squid 385 yen
- Shimane red snow crab nigiri 385 yen
- Tottori extra-large seared mackerel 286 yen
- Shimane seared nodo-guro 352 yen
- San-in assorted fresh fish nigiri, 3 pieces 484 yen
- Shimane specialty akaten fish cake 253 yen
- Shinji Lake red miso soup with clams 220 yen
- Shinji Lake clam miso ramen 418 yen
- Sakaiminato crab gratin 352 yen
- Bite-size fried horse mackerel 286 yen
- Tottori crab miso chawanmushi 385 yen
- Daifuku with smooth red bean paste (made with Shiro Bara milk) 187 yen
- Shimane Maruhime pork croquette 319 yen
- Shimane deep-fried nodo-guro 418 yen
- Matsutake mushroom and nodo-guro steamed in a teapot 880 yen
- Freshly killed conger eel nigiri 418 yen
- Tottori Daisen salmon 451 yen

## Nintendo Switch [ホーギーヒュー] Original Soundtrack Reservations Now Open!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:28:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000183676.html
- anchor: #n3135386
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピクセル、ELEMENTS OF SOUL、THE Factory、(株)MSXライセンシングコーポレーション

株式会社ピクセル announced that it has set October 29 as the release date for the original soundtrack (OST) for ホーギーヒュー, a shooting game for Nintendo Switch scheduled to launch on October 22, 2026, and began accepting reservations on October 1.

Facts:
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Oct. 29
- Oct. 1
- ¥3,500
- 3,850 yen
- 6,050 yen
- 2,200 yen

## [奈良県] Recruitment examination for public health physicians to be held!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:28:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000142065.html
- anchor: #n3135385
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県

奈良県 is accepting applications from October 1 through 30, Reiwa 8, for its recruitment examination for public health physicians, with appointments scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9.

Facts:
- April 1, Reiwa 9
- October 1, Reiwa 8
- October 30, Reiwa 8
- November 20, Reiwa 8

## [茨城県境町] Children from Aliamanu Elementary School and マカラパ小学校 in sister city Honolulu to visit 境町 for the first time

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:26:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000056181.html
- anchor: #n3135387
- Companies mentioned: 茨城県境町、境町役場、ハワイ州立アリアマヌ小学校、マカラパ小学校、長田小学校、猿島・森戸・静小学校、境町教育委員会

茨城県境町 will welcome 10 children from Aliamanu Elementary School and マカラパ小学校 in sister city Honolulu from October 3 to 8 for exchanges including homestays and experiencing school life. The visiting children will pay a courtesy call on Mayor Masahiro Hashimoto on the 5th.

Facts:
- 5 children
- 10 children
- 5 nights

## From spinning a beigoma to putting on a show: “THE BARREL,” born from Kawaguchi’s foundry culture and barrel-polishing technology

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:24:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188463.html
- anchor: #n3135388
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイエイバレル、日三鋳造所

株式会社ダイエイバレル has created a beigoma called “THE BARREL,” combining Kawaguchi’s foundry culture with its own barrel-polishing technology. Built around the concept of “Japan’s hardest-to-spin beigoma,” the product retains the texture of cast metal while pursuing the beauty of polished metal.

Facts:
- For more than 100 years

## Received proposal from the Svitlovodsk City Council in Ukraine to cooperate on a technical and economic feasibility study for black pellet production

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:23:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000126479.html
- anchor: #n3135389
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本TOYO

株式会社日本TOYO has received a proposal from the Svitlovodsk City Council in Ukraine to cooperate on a technical and economic feasibility study for a black pellet production project.

Facts:
- Dated September 16, 2026

## アルソア establishes 55th anniversary logo ahead of its 55th anniversary in July 2027

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:22:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000183849.html
- anchor: #n3135390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルソア慧央グループ、アルソア

株式会社アルソア慧央グループ has established a “55th Anniversary Logo” ahead of its 55th anniversary in July 2027.

Facts:
- 55th anniversary of founding
- July 2027
- 1972
- 1998

## クリオロ presents its new Christmas cakes for 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:22:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000131384.html
- anchor: #n3135391
- Companies mentioned: エコール・クリオロ株式会社、クリオロ、楽天ショップ、Yahooショップ、Amazonショップ、LINEギフトショップ

クリオロ, operated by エコール・クリオロ株式会社, will sell 5 Christmas cakes, including new creations, at its main store, Nakameguro store and Azabudai Hills store from December 22 to 25, 2026. Online orders will open in late October.

Facts:
- ¥4,900
- ¥6,500
- ¥8,500
- ¥5,000
- ¥6,700
- ¥4,800
- ¥6,400
- ¥8,300
- ¥2,700
- ¥6,200
- ¥2,200
- ¥4,000
- ¥4,500

## A moment of bliss for chocolate lovers from “toroa,” a brand inducted into the Best Mail-Order Products Awards Hall of Fame. “Chocolate-Packed Cookie Gift BOX” launches

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:21:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000068076.html
- anchor: #n3135392
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フードクリエイティブファクトリー、toroa、くつろぎ屋

“Chocolate-Packed Cookie Gift BOX,” an assortment of 3 kinds of rich chocolate cookies from the sweets brand “toroa,” operated by 株式会社フードクリエイティブファクトリー, will launch on the official online store on October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 12 count
- 18 pieces
- 3,980 yen (tax included)
- ¥5,980 (tax included)
- 40 years in business

## Releases guide to mid-career interview techniques that lead to hires / Job sites “type” and “女の転職type”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:21:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000893.000012506.html
- anchor: #n3135393
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター、type、女の転職type

株式会社キャリアデザインセンター has released a guide to mid-career interview techniques, produced by the job sites “type” and “女の転職type.”

Facts:
- 資本金■5億5866 万円
- Employees: 768 (as of September 30, 2025)
- 99.9% of members are women
- 88 questions for mid-career interviews

## Nail care salon 巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ opens its first location in Chiba Prefecture, “佐倉巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ,” on October 8

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000046265.html
- anchor: #n3135397
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアエクシード、巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ、佐倉巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ、ホットペッパービューティー

The nail care salon ルポ, operated by 株式会社メディアエクシード, will open its first location, 佐倉巻き爪ケアサロン ルポ, in Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, on October 8, 2026, bringing the chain to 3 locations.

Facts:
- Oct. 8, 2026
- 3-location operation
- Up to 50% off
- From ¥3,850
- From ¥4,620
- 2,750 yen
- 4,950 yen
- 3,300 yen
- 1,100 yen

## Christmas-exclusive dinner featuring luxurious ingredients such as Hanasaki crab and A5-ranked Sendai beef at Shinagawa Season Terrace’s Los Angeles balcony Terrace Restaurant ＆ Moon Bar

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000838.000010391.html
- anchor: #n3135396
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、Los Angeles balcony Terrace Restaurant ＆ Moon Bar

Los Angeles balcony Terrace Restaurant ＆ Moon Bar, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, has begun offering a special dinner plan for the Christmas season from Dec. 21 to 25. The course features dishes made with ingredients such as A5-ranked Sendai beef and Hanasaki crab, and costs from ¥8,000, including tax and service charge.

Facts:
- Monday, Dec. 21
- Friday, Dec. 25
- <Dinner plan menu> ¥10,000, including tax and service charge
- Price: From ¥8,000, including tax and service charge
- Early-bird offer: Book by Monday, Nov. 30
- Number of employees: 1,154

## Christmas-exclusive dinner featuring winter delicacies at the top-floor dining venue restaurant GRILL TABLE on the 17th floor of 神戸マリオットホテル

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000848.000010391.html
- anchor: #n3135395
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、神戸マリオットホテル、restaurant GRILL TABLE

restaurant GRILL TABLE at 神戸マリオットホテル, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, has begun offering a special dinner course for the Christmas season from Dec. 19 to 25.

Facts:
- From ¥13,000, including tax and service charge
- Number of employees: 1,154

## Christmas-exclusive dinner at 2 venues overlooking Osaka Castle’s main tower at THE LANDMARK SQUARE OSAKA

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000849.000010391.html
- anchor: #n3135394
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、THE LANDMARK SQUARE OSAKA、crossfield with TERRACE LOUNGE、MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO、A-PLACE恵比寿南ビル

Christmas-season dinner courses are being offered at 2 restaurants inside THE LANDMARK SQUARE OSAKA, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ.

Facts:
- ¥12,000, including tax and service charge
- ¥14,000, including tax and service charge
- Number of employees: 1,154

## The power to communicate can change you

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:19:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000340.000022390.html
- anchor: #n3135398
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中日新聞社、中日新聞名古屋本社、Boo-Woo

株式会社中日新聞社 will hold its “Writing and Communication Skills Improvement Course” at its Nagoya headquarters from October to November, teaching effective writing and speaking by drawing on newspaper reporters’ skills. Participant satisfaction is 95%. Tickets are available on the Boo-Woo website.

Facts:
- 95% participant satisfaction
- October–November

## Enjoy local sweets and stories of Misasa after a hot spring bath on a long autumn evening. New event “After-Bath Sweets Night” at Misasa Onsen’s 三朝薬師の湯 万翆楼

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:19:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000061549.html
- anchor: #n3135399
- Companies mentioned: アンドリゾート株式会社、三朝薬師の湯 万翆楼、三徳菓匠 白狼堂、大山乳業

アンドリゾート株式会社 will hold “After-Bath Sweets Night,” an evening event featuring local sweets and the region’s history and culture, at 三朝薬師の湯 万翆楼 in Misasa, Tottori Prefecture, in October 2026.

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- ¥500 per person
- First 10 people per session
- 44 guest rooms, each with its own distinctive character

## Free access to “Knowledge and Practice,” a website where users can find 72 public resources on topics including AI use, staff development and dialogue, drawn from everyday workplace situations

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:18:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000068315.html
- anchor: #n3135400
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社

リクエスト株式会社, a company engaged in research and educational development in organizational behavioral science®, has launched “Knowledge and Practice,” a website offering free access to 72 public resources on topics such as AI use and staff development.

Facts:
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people

## “Soft Awakening,” the theme of the 2026-27 fall/winter collections from “GRACE CONTINENTAL” and “Grace Class”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:16:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000183326.html
- anchor: #n3135401
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイランド、㈱アイランド、トルコBroche(ブロチェ)社

『GRACE CONTINENTAL』 and 『Grace Class』, brands developed by 株式会社アイランド, have unveiled new pieces for their 2026-27 fall/winter collections under the theme “Soft Awakening,” expressing supple strength and elegance under a new brand director.

Facts:
- Fall/Winter 2026-27
- Mid-September 2026
- ¥107,800, including tax
- ¥69,300 (tax included)
- ¥44,000 (tax included)
- ¥63,800, including tax
- ¥46,200 (tax included)

## A new experimental marketplace connecting people with the region through food, “Kamakura Food Cycle Market,” to be held Nov. 3 (Tue., public holiday) at Kitakamakura-dai Shopping Street

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:16:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000111382.html
- anchor: #n3135402
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人鎌倉さかなの協同販売所、サカナヤマルカマ、循環社、ハレトキ、ZEROWASTE 川田商店、アナンスパイス＆まちの社員食堂、海とケチャップ、オマノトペのおやつたち、Cailloux、kamika test kitchen、kombucha研究所、鈴木屋酒店、megloo、東京映画社、まちごとオーケストラ、ゴミフェス532実行委員会、面白法人カヤック、リサイクリエーション慶應鎌倉ラボ、株式会社SlowFast、ファブラボ鎌倉、キエーロ葉山、笹屋米店、今泉台町内会、NPO法人タウンサポート鎌倉今泉、今泉台湖畔地域有志、Konel、公益財団法人トヨタ財団、鎌倉市

“Kamakura Food Cycle Market” will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, at Kitakamakura-dai Shopping Street and Yoshigasawa Park. Organized by サカナヤマルカマ, 循環社 and others, the event aims to connect food and the local community through a participatory marketplace and workshops.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- 11:00〜16:00
- Admission: Free

## Fireworks! Countdown! Make the most of winter at ハウステンボス for less♪ Winter Deals★Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Ticket

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:15:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001397.000037933.html
- anchor: #n3135403
- Companies mentioned: 九州旅客鉄道株式会社、JR九州、ハウステンボス

Kyushu Railway Company is launching the “Winter Deals★Enjoy! Huis Ten Bosch Ticket” for winter visits to ハウステンボス. The package includes round-trip JR tickets and a 1DAY passport, and can also be used for winter events such as the fireworks festival and countdown.

Facts:
- On sale from Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Monday, January 11, 2027 (national holiday)
- Valid travel period: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Adult: ¥12,900
- Adult: ¥10,020
- ¥200 off

## Luna Tech has launched a pre-release of “Luna Call,” an AI phone service that can provide initial responses to both incoming and outgoing calls. Pricing starts at ¥20,000 per line per month.

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:15:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191364.html
- anchor: #n3135404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Luna Tech、Luna Tech、Luna AI

株式会社Luna Tech began a pre-release of “Luna Call” on October 1, 2026. The AI phone service handles initial responses to both incoming and outgoing calls and is available from ¥20,000 per line per month. By assigning routine tasks to AI, the service aims to reduce staff workload and improve productivity.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 1,000 calls per month
- 1件5分
- If 70% are completed by AI alone
- 83.3 hours per month
- 25 hours
- Approximately 58.3 hours per month
- Capital: 1 million yen

## Notice on the Establishment of a “Policy to Prevent Harassment in Job Hunting”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:12:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000139230.html
- anchor: #n3135174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムゲンエステート、ムゲンエステートグループ

株式会社ムゲンエステート has established a “Policy to Prevent Harassment in Job Hunting” based on the ムゲンエステートグループ Human Rights Policy dated January 17, 2024, and disclosed its efforts to improve the selection process and prevent harassment.

Facts:
- Dated January 17, 2024

## New dental treat for dogs, “Dr. Puree One,” goes on sale — veterinarian-supervised care that turns time spent caring for your dog into a reward!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:11:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191383.html
- anchor: #n3135175
- Companies mentioned: サンテミナ株式会社、獣医療先端科学技術株式会社

サンテミナ株式会社 will launch “Dr. Puree One,” a veterinarian-supervised dental treat for dogs, in October 2026. The chicken-flavored puree contains ingredients including HÜGBIO lactic acid bacteria® and supports dogs’ oral care.

Facts:
- On sale from October 2026
- 1本あたり10億個配合
- 1本（10g）あたり
- 1本（10g）あたり5.8kcal
- Regular price: ¥3,942
- First subscription order: ¥1,980
- ※74% off
- Established: 1995
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Osaka International Airport Experience Flight 2026 — Celebrating J-AIR’s 30th anniversary

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:11:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000419.000045236.html
- anchor: #n3135176
- Companies mentioned: 関西エアポート株式会社、株式会社ジェイエア、J-AIR、日本航空株式会社

関西エアポート株式会社 and J-AIR will hold an experience-flight event for elementary, junior high and high school students at Osaka International (Itami) Airport on November 29, 2026. The event, marking J-AIR’s 30th anniversary, aims to deepen participants’ understanding of aircraft through an aviation class and sightseeing flight.

Facts:
- Nov. 29, 2026
- 30th anniversary
- Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes per course
- Aircraft used: Embraer 190
- Approximately 90 minutes (scheduled)
- Capacity: 87 people per course
- 174 people in total
- Up to 4 people may participate in 1 group
- Application period: Oct. 2, 2026 (Friday) 12:00–Oct. 14 (Wednesday) 12:00

## IDグループ formulates “Basic Policy on Customer Harassment” and “Policy on Preventing Harassment in Recruitment Activities”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000110563.html
- anchor: #n3135177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフォメーション・ディベロプメント、IDグループ

IDグループ has formulated a Basic Policy on Customer Harassment and a Policy on Preventing Harassment in Recruitment Activities.

Facts:
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
- Founded in 1969

## Notice regarding the conclusion of a business transfer agreement with サイトロニクス株式会社

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000099032.html
- anchor: #n3135187
- Companies mentioned: 佐竹マルチミクス株式会社、サイトロニクス株式会社

佐竹マルチミクス株式会社 announced that it will acquire the cell culture monitoring system and other businesses of サイトロニクス株式会社 effective Sept. 29, 2026.

Facts:
- Sept. 29, 2026

## Asuka Watanabe, who creates visuals for “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL,” to hold solo exhibition “ANIMATE”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000071771.html
- anchor: #n3135186
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 Tokyo International Gallery、株式会社博報堂プロダクツ、WeWork Japan、K ART GALLERY

Asuka Watanabe’s solo exhibition “ANIMATE” will be held at Tokyo International Gallery starting Nov. 7, 2026. She is known for the main visual for “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL.”

Facts:
- From Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
- Hours: 10:00–19:00
- Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1985
- Graduated from the Department of Design, Faculty of Art and Design, Tama Art University in 2008
- Working on it since 2017

## [Shibuya from Oct. 10] “Imabari Festival” brings together the best of Imabari, Ehime! A packed 3 days featuring Imabari towels, local cuisine, traditional performing arts and a talk show about the film “You, Like a Shooting Star” (Part 1)

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000127151.html
- anchor: #n3135185
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社今治あきない商社、今治市、株式会社伊藤本舗、小泉製瓦有限会社 かわらや「菊貞」、有限会社近藤木工、森のともだち農園、株式会社八木酒造部、日本食研、母恵夢本舗、IKEUCHI ORGANIC 株式会社、七福タオル株式会社、田中産業株式会社、株式会社 藤高、株式会社 丸中、株式会社 丸山タオル、村上パイル株式会社、今治タオル工業組合

愛媛県今治市と株式会社今治あきない商社は、2026年10月10日から12日まで東京・渋谷サクラステージにて『今治まつりin渋谷』を開催する。タオルメーカー7社による展示販売、ご当地グルメ、伝統芸能、映画トークショーなどを実施し、首都圏での今治ファン創出を目指す。

Facts:
- For 3 days only
- From Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)
- For Monday, Oct. 12 (national holiday)
- By 7 towel makers
- This will be the 4th time the event is held
- With approximately 70 Imabari towel makers as members
- Founded in 2023

## [More than 50 years of tradition × an astonishingly generous serving] Sapporo’s long-established ごまそば遊鶴 to offer the “Shrimp and Chicken Double Tendon Set,” topped with 3 large shrimp and 2 chicken tempura pieces, at all locations for a limited time starting Nov. 1 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000177867.html
- anchor: #n3135184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社遊鶴、橋本製麺、ごまそば遊鶴

株式会社遊鶴 will offer the “Shrimp and Chicken Double Tendon Set” for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026, at all ごまそば遊鶴 locations in Sapporo.

Facts:
- 3 large shrimp tempura
- 2 pieces of chicken tempura
- 5 freshly fried tempura items in total
- Aged for more than 1 month
- 1,500 yen, tax included
- 1,200 yen including tax

## 広島アンデルセン 旬の恵み×焼きたてのパン×石窯～五感で楽しむライブキッチン～ 2026年10月1日(木) 「アンデルセンキッチンビュッフェ」をリニューアル

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000009964.html
- anchor: #n3135183
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンデルセン、広島アンデルセン、アンデルセンキッチン、アンデルセンファーム、(株)JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN JAPON

株式会社アンデルセン will revamp the dinner buffet at アンデルセンキッチン on the 2nd floor of 広島アンデルセン starting Oct. 1, 2026. It will begin serving approximately 40 dishes featuring a live kitchen and seasonal ingredients, along with approximately 10 kinds of bread.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- About 10 types
- Around 40 varieties
- Adults: ¥5,000
- ¥3,000 for elementary school students and younger
- Adults: 5,500 yen
- ¥3,200 for elementary school students and younger
- Soft drinks +¥1,000
- All drinks, including alcoholic beverages, +¥2,000
- アンデルセン(45)
- Capital: 50 million yen

## ラトックシステム newly publishes a case study on developing a cable theft prevention system

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000023921.html
- anchor: #n3135182
- Companies mentioned: ラトックシステム株式会社、住電HSTケーブル株式会社

ラトックシステム has published a case study on developing 住電HSTケーブル’s cable theft prevention monitoring system, “Cable-i®.” It details development work including customization of an IoT communications unit and cloud connectivity via LTE.

Facts:
- Established: Oct. 13, 1983
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Explore station shopping areas and experience the charms of Ishikawa and Noto! The 7th “MEGURIP” regional fair, “Ishikawa and Noto MEGURIP,” is here

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001254.000082978.html
- anchor: #n3135181
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、HANAGATAYA、大江戸そば、株式会社 中田屋、北陸製菓株式会社、株式会社スギヨ

株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will hold “Ishikawa and Noto MEGURIP” from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, showcasing the charms of Ishikawa Prefecture and Noto. The event will feature a direct-from-producer market at Tokyo Station and limited-edition products at shops including HANAGATAYA and 大江戸そば, with the aim of supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and other disasters.

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Through December 31 (Thursday)
- Capital: 4.101 billion yen
- 5 kin-tsuba cakes, ¥1,026
- Beaver (various varieties), ¥238
- Chikuwa tempura soba, ¥510

## Applications are now open for participating groups in the “Kanagawa Performing Arts Awards 2027”!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001764.000108051.html
- anchor: #n3135180
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、KAAT神奈川芸術劇場、神奈川県立青少年センター

神奈川県 has been accepting applications since Oct. 1 from groups wishing to participate in the “Kanagawa Performing Arts Awards 2027,” which promotes culture and the arts.

Facts:
- Approximately 6 groups
- 1 group
- Performance time: 30 minutes or less
- Grand Prize: ¥1 million
- MVP: ¥100,000
- Performance time: 15 to 30 minutes

## Recipients selected for the “Technology Venture and Startup Growth Support Program,” jointly run by the prefecture and 相模原市!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001765.000108051.html
- anchor: #n3135179
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、相模原市、株式会社 Qeight、株式会社 toraru、株式会社 TransRecog、株式会社 FastNeura、株式会社 丸防

神奈川県 and 相模原市 announced the 5 companies selected for their jointly run “Technology Venture and Startup Growth Support Program.”

Facts:
- 5 selected companies receiving support
- Number of applicants: 23
- Initially, 41 member organizations
- Now expanded to 54 organizations

## <Mooncakes sell out the same day; sales area expanded> Due to popular demand, the sales area for 東京ミルクチーズ工場’s “Mooncake” has expanded inside Tokyo Station!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001785.000016051.html
- anchor: #n3135178
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シュクレイ、東京ミルクチーズ工場、PLUSTA Gift 東京ギフトパレット、PRECIOUS DELI TOKYO

株式会社シュクレイ has expanded the sales area inside Tokyo Station for 東京ミルクチーズ工場’s popular “Mooncake” and has begun selling it at PRECIOUS DELI TOKYO for a limited time through Oct. 27, 2026.

Facts:
- 4 pieces
- ¥1,382
- Oct. 27, 2026
- Sept. 29, 2026

## Opening date set for new shops at 関西国際空港 Terminal 2 (domestic flights)!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:09:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000045236.html
- anchor: #n3135188
- Companies mentioned: 関西エアポート株式会社、関西エアポートグループ、関西国際空港、ラーメンBOX、ごっつええ本舗、かごの屋、あずさ珈琲、つけめんTETSU

関西エアポート株式会社 announced that “ラーメンBOX” and “ごっつええ本舗,” new shops at 関西国際空港 Terminal 2 (domestic flights), will open on Oct. 15, 2026. With the addition of these shops to the already-open “かごの屋” and “あずさ珈琲,” there will be 4 shops, completing the renovation.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- 2 stores
- April 1, 2026

## As young people leave Shizuoka for other prefectures, locally focused recruitment agency “アンキャップ転職” launches Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:09:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185752.html
- anchor: #n3135189
- Companies mentioned: アンキャップ株式会社、静岡大学

アンキャップ株式会社 will launch “アンキャップ転職,” a recruitment agency specializing in Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. In response to the outflow of young people to other prefectures, it will provide end-to-end support, from career consultations to job placement. The service is free for job seekers.

Facts:
- 41.2％
- Oct. 1, 2026

## Lecture by Konosuke Matsushita to an electrical materials wholesalers’ association 50 years ago to be made public for the first time

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:07:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000136660.html
- anchor: #n3135190
- Companies mentioned: 全日本電設資材卸業協同組合連合会、パナソニックホールディングス株式会社、PHP研究所、全日電材連

全日本電設資材卸業協同組合連合会は、会報誌創刊50周年を記念し、1977年に松下幸之助氏が行った特別記念講演録をホームページで一般公開した。

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of launch
- October 2026 issue
- May 1977 issue
- May 16, 1977 (Showa 52)

## Joint research with Juntendo University focusing on sleep, immunity and physical function

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:07:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000134094.html
- anchor: #n3135191
- Companies mentioned: NTT都市開発株式会社、学校法人順天堂 順天堂大学、ウエリスオリーブ成城学園前

NTT都市開発株式会社 conducted joint research with Juntendo University at care facilities from May 2023 to April 2026, gaining insights into reducing care staff workloads through the introduction of a monitoring support system using sleep data, as well as its effects on immune status.

Facts:
- Over approximately 3 years from May 2023 to April 2026
- May 1, 2023–April 30, 2026

## Disability care home “Sunny Spot Hirabari” to open on October 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:07:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000098355.html
- anchor: #n3135192
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リビングプラットフォーム、株式会社チャレンジプラットフォーム

株式会社チャレンジプラットフォーム opened “Sunny Spot Hirabari,” a disability care home, in Tempaku Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The facility is housing with residential support and, with 60 rooms, is one of the largest homes for people with disabilities in Japan.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 60 rooms
- Rent: ¥45,000
- Common area fee: ¥22,000
- Meals: ¥42,900
- Total: ¥109,900
- 27 group homes for people with disabilities
- 12 Type B continuous employment support facilities

## HANAMII to launch paid “Light” plan for “hanamii,” a domestic app publishing platform, on October 1, 2026 — ¥980 per month; free plan to continue

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:06:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000173415.html
- anchor: #n3135193
- Companies mentioned: HANAMII株式会社、さくらインターネット株式会社、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini、Cursor、GitHub、株式会社みらいスタジオ、株式会社HANATABA

HANAMII株式会社 will launch “Light,” a paid plan for “hanamii,” a platform that allows applications created with generative AI to be published from servers in Japan, on October 1, 2026. The plan costs ¥980 per month (¥1,078 including tax), and the existing free plan will remain available.

Facts:
- 980 yen per month
- 1,078 yen including tax
- More than 200 registered users
- More than 160 applications created
- 500 yen per month
- Total: ¥1,628 per month
- Beta version offered free of charge starting June 2026
- Established: November 2025

## “From Himeji to the world: Cheer on ヴィクトリーナ姫路 with Mobile ICOCA” campaign to be held!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:06:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002355.000095753.html
- anchor: #n3135194
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR 西日本、株式会社姫路ヴィクトリーナ、ヴィクトリーナ姫路、PFUブルーキャッツ石川かほく、東レアローズ滋賀、群馬グリーンウイングス、KUROBEアクアフェアリーズ富山

西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and 株式会社姫路ヴィクトリーナ will hold a campaign for Mobile ICOCA users. Users who travel to Tegara-yama Peace Park Station will receive WESTER points, and eligible participants will be entered into a drawing to win merchandise and additional points.

Facts:
- WESTER points (basic): 150 points
- WESTER points (basic): 2,500 points
- 6 of the 8 eligible matches
- Autographed volleyball: 5 winners

## 楽天、生きものや自然環境の保全に取り組むプロジェクト「SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE」の特設ページを開設

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:06:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002707.000005889.html
- anchor: #n3135195
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、楽天、アイロボットジャパン合同会社、サラヤ株式会社、ダイソン株式会社、MOON-X Japan株式会社、猫壱カンパニー、サントリーウエルネス株式会社、タイガー魔法瓶株式会社、株式会社山田養蜂場、NHKエデュケーショナル、DENTSU生態系LAB

楽天グループは、生きものや自然環境の保全プロジェクト「SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE」に2回目の参加として、楽天市場に特設キャンペーンページを開設した。対象商品購入金額の1%を寄付し、参画企業による商品販売とクーポン配布を行う。

Facts:
- 1%
- Approximately ¥1.6 million

## —A symphony of light and sound— “The 38th Tachikawa Yoito Festival” to be held October 11 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:06:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000156956.html
- anchor: #n3135196
- Companies mentioned: 立川市役所、立川よいと祭り実行委員会、公益財団法人立川市地域文化振興財団、立川市、日光さる軍団

立川市役所 announced that it will hold “The 38th Tachikawa Yoito Festival” on October 11 at Sansan Road, north of Tachikawa Station. In addition to a variety of events, including floats and YOSAKOI performances, the festival will feature monkey performances by 日光さる軍団 and displays of police and fire department vehicles.

Facts:
- 38th
- Oct. 11
- 13:00
- 21: 00
- 12:00
- 9:00
- 17:00

## [5th edition announced] Wakayama becomes a campus for learning. — Wakayama Well-being Month 2027: February 1–28

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:05:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000080602.html
- anchor: #n3135197
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本ウェルビーイング推進協議会、PCW Japan、武蔵野大学、楽天グループ株式会社、慶應義塾大学、株式会社YeeY

一般社団法人日本ウェルビーイング推進協議会 announced the 5th edition of “Wakayama Well-being Month 2027,” to be held in Wakayama Prefecture from February 1 to 28, 2027. The theme is “Crossing boundaries, connection, and collaborative learning and growth,” and a cumulative total of 2,155 people have participated to date.

Facts:
- February 1–February 28, 2027
- A cumulative total of 2,155 people
- 607 people across 7 municipalities in the prefecture
- An average of 7.1 points before participation
- Rising to 8.8 points after participation
- The result was an increase of 1.7 points
- 99% of respondents expressed willingness to participate in future editions

## Green AI CEO Shintaro Suzuki to speak at “2026 Taiwan-Japan Science and Technology Summit Forum,” a public-private-academic forum hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:04:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000131956.html
- anchor: #n3135198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Green AI、Green AI、財団法人中華経済研究院、CIER、台湾電子製造設備工業同業公会、TEEIA、国際半導体産業協会、SEMI、株式会社アルバクロス、株式会社脱炭素化支援機構、未来創生3号ファンド

Green AI CEO Shintaro Suzuki of 株式会社Green AI spoke at the “2026 Taiwan-Japan Science and Technology Summit Forum,” hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, delivering a presentation on optimizing energy use through AI in manufacturing and decarbonizing entire supply chains.

Facts:
- August 21, 2026
- Participants: 200 people from government, industry, academia and research
- More than 95% of its energy supply depends on imports
- AI, from more than 5,700 energy-saving and decarbonization measures
- Founded: March 2023
- Founded: 1981

## “Hiyama Environmental Creative Contest Exhibition” to be held in the 1st-floor space at ダイソー Esashi store!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:03:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001265.000088209.html
- anchor: #n3135199
- Companies mentioned: ダイソー、檜山振興局

An event displaying 90 works from an environmental creative contest by elementary school students living in the Hiyama region will be held on October 3, 2026, on the 1st floor of ダイソー Esashi store.

Facts:
- 90 works
- Reiwa 8 (2026)
- October 3
- 10:00~16:00
- By 2050

## [Japan Handball Association] Signs special sponsorship agreement with 株式会社ビルダリッジ for the “50th National High School Handball Selection Tournament”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:03:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000106743.html
- anchor: #n3135200
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、株式会社ビルダリッジ

公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 has signed a special sponsorship agreement with 株式会社ビルダリッジ for the “50th National High School Handball Selection Tournament.”

Facts:
- 50th
- Scheduled for March 2027
- Oct. 1, 2026

## JR東日本旧秋田住吉町社宅4号棟を活用した「音漏れapartmentマーケット2026」を実施します

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:03:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000648.000041458.html
- anchor: #n3135201
- Companies mentioned: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、株式会社Q0、株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画

JR東日本, 株式会社Q0 and 株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画 will conduct a demonstration project titled “Otomore Apartment Market 2026” from October 31 to November 1, 2026, using Building 4 of the former JR East Akita Sumiyoshicho company housing in Akita City, Akita Prefecture.

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- 2 days

## “Carbon Accounting Advisor Qualification Level 1” recognized by 環境省 as a “Senior Decarbonization Advisor”

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:03:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000124001.html
- anchor: #n3135202
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人炭素会計アドバイザー協会、環境省

一般社団法人炭素会計アドバイザー協会が運営する「炭素会計アドバイザー資格1級」が、環境省の「脱炭素シニアアドバイザー」として認定された。これにより、当協会の3級・2級・1級は環境省認定制度のベーシック・アドバンスト・シニアアドバイザーの3類型に対応する段階的な資格体系となった。

Facts:
- Effective October 1, 2026
- 36,143 training course attendees
- 24,191 successful candidates
- 2,632 training course attendees
- 1,647 successful candidates
- 32.3% for Basic
- 35.5% for Advanced

## Sales begin for a high-power distribution board set for robots under the new “V-Sido Power” brand

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:03:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000018583.html
- anchor: #n3135203
- Companies mentioned: アスラテック株式会社、株式会社スイッチサイエンス

Asratec will begin sales on Oct. 1, 2026, of a new product, the “V-Sido Power Series High-Power Distribution Board Set for Robots,” designed to streamline power supply systems for robots equipped with QDD motors. The price is 19,800 yen (tax included).

Facts:
- Sales begin on Oct. 1, 2026
- Supports up to 8 motor circuits
- Capacitor: approximately 1mF
- Completed within 1 second
- A total of 4 circuits
- The price is 19,800 yen (tax included)

## DigiKey announces Season 6 of “Factory Tomorrow - 未来の工場,” a video series showcasing AI infrastructure and industrial connectivity

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:02:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000051273.html
- anchor: #n3135204
- Companies mentioned: DigiKey、Phoenix Contact、Belden

DigiKey has announced Season 6 of “Factory Tomorrow - 未来の工場,” a video series showcasing AI infrastructure and industrial connectivity. The season consists of 3 episodes and, sponsored by Phoenix Contact and Belden, explores technologies supporting Industry 4.0 and next-generation industrial production systems.

Facts:
- All 3 episodes
- Season 6
- More than 1,000 employees
- For more than 120 years
- Approximately 3,000 leading manufacturers
- More than 17.4 million items in stock
- More than 1 million corporate and individual customers annually

## 2026年10月10日（土）TOTTEI来場者300万人達成見込み！ 神戸ストークスホームゲームで記念セレモニーと当日アリーナ来場者が参加可能なアプリ抽選会を開催

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:01:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000086732.html
- anchor: #n3135205
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社One Bright KOBE、株式会社ストークス、りそなグループ、ミラタップ

株式会社One Bright KOBE announced that cumulative attendance at TOTTEI is expected to reach 3 million on Oct. 10, 2026, and that a commemorative ceremony and app lottery will be held before the Kobe Storks home game.

Facts:
- 3 million total visitors
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- First 5,000 visitors
- 1,000 yen worth of food and drink coupons

## Japanese entertainment, too, goes “NO LIMIT!” Second lineup for “Universal Cool Japan 2027” announced, with the return of the anime “薬屋のひとりごと” confirmed!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:01:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000878.000005761.html
- anchor: #n3135206
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Amblin Entertainment、Nintendo、イマジカインフォス

ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン has announced a second collaboration with the anime “薬屋のひとりごと” as the second installment of “Universal Cool Japan 2027.” The event will run from Feb. 10 to June 30, 2027, featuring a new program tied to the release of a theatrical film.

Facts:
- Series surpasses 57 million copies sold worldwide
- More than 2,000 fans from North America gather
- Marking its 25th anniversary

## “Production of a formic acid hydrogen carrier from carbon dioxide using waste silicon” selected for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Hiroshima Prefecture Carbon Recycling-Related Technology Research and Development Support Program

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:01:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000144803.html
- anchor: #n3135207
- Companies mentioned: 高松帝酸株式会社、国立大学法人横浜国立大学、株式会社こっこー、中国電力株式会社、横浜国立大学

Takamatsu Teisan, 横浜国立大学, 株式会社こっこー and Chugoku Electric Power, 4 parties in total, have been selected for a Hiroshima Prefecture support program for research and development to produce formic acid from waste silicon and carbon dioxide for use as a hydrogen carrier. The project will begin in the second half of fiscal 2026.

Facts:
- 令和８年度
- Second half of fiscal 2026
- By the end of fiscal 2027
- More than 1 million tons annually

## [神戸阪急] “Flowers of a Thousand Years: Yuki Hayama Exhibition” — the pinnacle of ultra-fine art, depicting the universe and stories on porcelain.

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:00:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003386.000014431.html
- anchor: #n3135208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、神戸阪急、阪急阪神百貨店

神戸阪急 will host ceramic artist Yuki Hayama’s first solo exhibition, “Flowers of a Thousand Years: Yuki Hayama Exhibition,” on the 9th floor of its main building from Oct. 14 to 19. Approximately 40 porcelain works will be on display, and the artist will give gallery talks on days he is present.

Facts:
- 6 days
- Oct. 14
- October 19
- 0.1 mm or less
- Approximately 40 pieces
- 72 colors
- 15 years old
- 23 years old
- 400 years

## SENSY and 両備システムズ enter business partnership — integrate AI demand forecasting into “Sunny-Side for Retail,” a core system for the apparel industry, to optimize operations from initial orders and allocations through sales and inventory management

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:00:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000013501.html
- anchor: #n3135209
- Companies mentioned: ＳＥＮＳＹ株式会社、SENSY株式会社、SENSY、両備システムズ、株式会社両備システムズ

SENSY株式会社 and 両備システムズ have entered a business partnership to develop a new function integrating SENSY’s AI demand forecasting technology with “Sunny-Side for Retail,” a core system for the apparel industry. They aim to launch the service in March 2027 to support forecasting initial order volumes for new products and optimizing inventory management.

Facts:
- March 2027 (planned)
- October 2026
- Waste loss rate improved by 15%
- Discount loss rate improved by 9%
- Inventory turnover increased by 12%
- Established: December 1969
- Established: November 2011

## Popular anime, game and manga characters including “鬼滅の刃,” “ポケモン,” “原神” and “刀剣乱舞” have appeared! “Cosplay photography location” event featuring autumn pampas grass and a natural setting to be held at グランスノー奥伊吹 on Oct. 3

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000025847.html
- anchor: #n3135210
- Companies mentioned: 奥伊吹観光株式会社、株式会社TIPS、麗Yer’s、グランスノー奥伊吹、任天堂

株式会社TIPS’s 麗Yer’s will hold a cosplay photography location event at グランスノー奥伊吹 on Oct. 3, 2026. Participants will photograph cosplayers portraying popular characters from works including “鬼滅の刃” and “原神,” against a backdrop of autumn pampas grass and nature.

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
- Standard course: 5,300 yen (tax included)
- Quote repost course: 4,900 yen (tax included)
- Last-minute registration course: 6,500 yen (tax included)

## Replace or repair a broken PC? Analysis of 861 cases of fault support finds 63.0% were repaired — response data released for 3R Promotion Month

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000165816.html
- anchor: #n3135211
- Companies mentioned: リングロー株式会社

リングロー株式会社 has released an analysis of fault support for 861 reused PCs sent to production sites between Jan. 1 and Sept. 14, 2026, reporting that “repair” was the most common response, accounting for 63.0% of cases.

Facts:
- 861 reused PCs
- 63.0％
- 542 cases
- 159 cases
- 18.5％
- 55 cases
- 6.4％
- 47 cases
- 5.5％

## ヒュンメル teams up with ガンバ大阪 to hold an “inclusive esports event”!

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001012.000051499.html
- anchor: #n3135212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスエスケイ、hummel、ヒュンメル、ガンバ大阪、ヴィッセル神戸、パナソニックスタジアム吹田、Jリーグ、明治安田J1百年構想リーグ、AFCチャンピオンズリーグ、松下電器産業

Danish sports brand hummel（ヒュンメル） held a partner day at a ガンバ大阪 35th anniversary match and organized an “inclusive esports event” in collaboration with esports athlete GENKI Morita.

Facts:
- ガンバ大阪’s 35th anniversary
- Round 8
- More than 35,000 fans and supporters
- 2026 明治安田J1百年構想リーグ
- The event marked the 5th esports event
- Including 5 wheelchair users among the participants
- Approximately 20 participants of different ages and genders, including people with and without disabilities
- Taking 14 shots, among other efforts
- A disappointing 0-1 defeat
- The first official competition of Jリーグ in 1992
- Cup competition uniforms for the 1992-93 season
- Founded in 1980
- Joined Jリーグ in 1993, its inaugural year
- 2008年のAFCチャンピオンズリーグ優勝
- Domestic treble in 2014
- AFCチャンピオンズリーグ 2 (2025/26)
- The 10th title overall
- 2021 rebranding
- Born on January 4, 1991
- Obtained a Winning Eleven Pro License in 2018
- Founded in 1923