Make choices that help reduce carbon emissions through your everyday shopping. Akachan Honpo products are eligible for the “Kanagawa CO2CO2 (Kotsukotsu) Points+” program. Starting October 1, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will participate in the “Kanagawa CO2CO2 (Kotsukotsu) Points+” program run by 神奈川県 and hold a campaign awarding Akachan Honpo points to customers who purchase eligible products at stores in 神奈川県 from October 1 through December 28, 2026.
This year’s “ridiculous” gout hot pot is back for a limited time! Indulge your guilty pleasure with a mountain of shirako, ankimo and oysters! [魚バカ一代 新橋店]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
魚バカ一代新橋本店, operated by 株式会社Globridge, will begin serving its winter-only “gout hot pot” on October 1, 2026. The dish is piled high with shirako, ankimo and oysters and costs 2,790 yen (3,069 yen including tax) per serving. It is expected to be available through the end of March 2027.
ABEMA original dating reality show “Today, I Fell in Love”: Original random photo cards featuring members of the “Takao Edition” and couples formed in “Summer Vacation Edition 2026” now available through “Famima Print”
“Hamaichi 2026” starts today! Around 3 months of cycling around the region, from Lake Hamana to Tenryu
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Hamaichi 2026” starts on October 1, launching an around 3-month cycling tourism event that expands beyond a circuit around Lake Hamana to include the Tenryu area. The event offers a variety of programs, including a touring challenge, guided rides and a mini-velo festival.
“Kusatsu Line Story Train,” created with SHOCK EYE of 湘南乃風 and photographer Takahiro Bessho: An immersive tour to travel through the setting of a novel
“Onigiri × Teravit” collaboration launches! To mark Onigiri’s 13th anniversary, an Onigashima world and Onigiri characters arrive in Teravit on October 1, 2026 (Thursday)! Creators Grand Prix held at the same time!
ULTRA SOCIAL signs lease for Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Tower ahead of opening “Fukuoka LIVE Factory,” its first regional hub
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ULTRA SOCIAL株式会社 has signed a lease for Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Tower ahead of opening “Fukuoka LIVE Factory,” a TikTok Shop operations hub. The site will be the company’s first regional hub, and is planned to begin operations with 20 studios, with expansion to 100 studios within 4 years.
Facts
Plans to begin operations with 20 studios at opening
Expand to 40 studios at an early stage
Aims to build a 100-studio operation in Fukuoka within 4 years
[Ebina] Reservations open for handmade Christmas cakes by pâtissiers and luxurious gourmet fare. Early-bird offers through Nov. 30 (Mon.) and gourmet sets worth up to ¥2,000 in savings, too!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
レンブラントホテル海老名 will begin accepting reservations for Christmas cakes and limited-edition gourmet fare on Oct. 1, 2026. Early-bird offers through Nov. 30 and sets offering savings of up to ¥2,000 will be available.
From “Happy Halloween” to Korea-born “Photomatic” and limited-edition dishes by a Michelin one-star chef. October highlights at タイムアウトマーケット大阪
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
In October, タイムアウトマーケット大阪 will hold “Happy Halloween at Time Out Market Osaka 2026,” featuring limited-edition menus, a stamp rally and a party. The Korea-born self-photo booth “Photomatic” will also make its debut, alongside limited-edition dishes by a Michelin one-star chef.
[Nagoya: 河文] Historic restaurant with 400 years of history unveils its 2027 osechi to celebrate the New Year in style; reservations open
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
河文, a Nagoya restaurant with a 400-year history, has begun sales of its special osechi for 2027 (¥250,000) and standard osechi (¥100,000). Reservations open on Oct. 1, 2026.
Treatment records completed by simply speaking or taking photos! Fully local AI “LOCAI Voice” goes into full operation for home-visit massage; orders also received for a local LLM platform running on Ubuntu (Linux) with an NVIDIA GPU
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社IoZ has begun full operation of its fully local AI “LOCAI Voice” at the home-visit massage service 来てくれるボディケア｜ほっこらいず. It has also received an order from a manufacturer in Oita Prefecture to build a local LLM platform based on Ubuntu and equipped with an NVIDIA GPU.
Facts
From 4 photos taken before treatment: front and side views, and front and back views below the knees
Gemma 4 (31b)
The 53rd International Exhibition of Welfare Equipment & Forum H.C.R.2026 (Oct. 7–9
銀座三越 will begin taking reservations in October for Christmas Cakes 2026 by 8 pâtissiers. The theme is “Connecting hearts, connecting thoughts,” and the cakes will be sold through 三越伊勢丹オンラインストア.
[Trending on social media] “Sanrio Characters” × Workman: New Hello Kitty and Kuromi items combine “high functionality × grown-up cuteness,” making commutes and outings more fun with apparel and fashion accessories
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ワークマン will begin selling a second collaboration collection featuring Hello Kitty and Kuromi from 株式会社サンリオ in early October.
“Welcome back. And welcome.” Meet the town as it is today and connect with its people: “Namie Information Desk” launches as Fukushima Prefecture’s 浪江町 substantially revamps its relocation guide
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The relocation and settlement consultation desk for Fukushima Prefecture’s 浪江町 has launched “Namie Information Desk,” a website for learning about the town today. The site provides information on places, daily life and work, and helps connect visitors with relocation consultations.
Autumn at PABLO mini, infused with the aroma of Kyoto hojicha! New, fragrant and rich “PABLO mini - Hojicha Mont Blanc”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ドロキア・オラシイタ announced that it will sell “PABLO mini - Hojicha Mont Blanc” for a limited time at its Shinsaibashi main store starting Oct. 1, 2026. The price is ¥490 (tax included).
2026 Fall New Long-Sleeved Collection; 100% inspection of long-sleeved items; strict quality control; Yiwu, China sewing factory; full-scale rollout from Oct. 10; 10% early-bird discount; ¥730 per item. Buy directly from factories in China in an era of a weak yen; a way to reduce costs by 46%.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
義烏優豊株式会社 will begin wholesale sales for Japan of its 2026 fall long-sleeved collection from its sewing factory in Yiwu, China, starting Oct. 10. It offers a 46% cost reduction and a 10% early-bird discount, with prices of ¥730 per item.
Selection committee members including Mizuki Tsujimura and Shusuke Michio praise the winner! The 17th Novel Jidai New Writers Award-winning work, “Yamada-sensei, Why Don’t You Get Married?” (by Ito Yuzaka), goes on sale Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KADOKAWA released Yuzaka Ito's novel “Yamada-sensei, Why Don't You Get Married?” on October 1, 2026. The book won the grand prize at the 17th Shosetsu Wild Age New Writer Award and is a matchmaking comedy set in Kyoto. It has received high praise from judges Mizuki Tsujimura and Shusuke Michio, as well as words of support from booksellers.
Facts
Released on Thursday, October 1, 2026
17th “Shosetsu Wild Age New Writer Award”
List price: 1,980 yen
Page count: 240 pages
Supplementary prize: prize money of ¥1 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、ブックスジュピター、未来屋書店東員店、TSUTAYABOOKSTORE 京都四条店、紀伊國屋書店福岡本店、SuperKaBoS大和田店、ジュンク堂書店藤沢店、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE A PIT 京都四条、ジュンク堂書店滋賀草津店、Book Yard.&COMO、宮脇書店境港店
New limited-time outfits for the first half of October arrive in “Usamaru Kitchen”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The first-half-of-October limited-time stages will run in the smartphone cooking game “Usamaru Kitchen” from October 1 to 15, 2026, featuring new and returning outfit items and login bonuses.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
October 15, 2026 (Thursday), 14:00
Login bonuses for 7 days
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、Rabbi Tail Studio株式会社、スパイラルセンス株式会社、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
TBWA HAKUHODO plans and develops “Low Vision Boxing,” an inclusive combat sport in which people with visual impairments and sighted people compete using light and sound, together with Yoichi Ochiai and Shunsuke Narizawa
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社TBWA HAKUHODO is developing “Low Vision Boxing,” an inclusive combat sport in which people with visual impairments and sighted people compete using light and sound, together with Yoichi Ochiai and Shunsuke Narizawa. It has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help make a special match in Fukushima on December 5, 2026, a reality.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Approximately 70% to 80%
Target amount: ¥4 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社TBWA HAKUHODO、筑波大学デジタルネイチャー開発研究センター、READYFOR、KNOCK OUT
(Update on Disclosed Matter) Notice Regarding Completion of the Conversion of the “Lemino” Entertainment Video Content Streaming Business into a Joint Venture through an Absorption-Type Company Split by 株式会社WOWOW and 株式会社NTTドコモ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社WOWOW and 株式会社NTTドコモ have completed the conversion of the “Lemino” entertainment video content streaming business into a joint venture through an absorption-type company split, and finalized the new company's name and other details. WOWOW acquired 51%, and the third-party allotment of new shares has also been completed.
November 1 (Sunday) is “Toshima Culture Day”; events for everyone from children to adults will be held at locations throughout the ward!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
豊島区 has designated November 1 as “Toshima Culture Day” and will hold a range of cultural events throughout the ward for everyone from children to adults. Numerous events, including concerts by 東京都交響楽団 and workshops, will be held.
Notice Regarding Completion of Payment for the Issuance of New Shares through Third-Party Allotment
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社WOWOW announced that payment procedures for the issuance of new shares through a third-party allotment to NTTドコモ, based on a board resolution dated June 15, 2026, have been completed.
株式会社オプティム and 佐賀県神埼市 will launch the “Kanzaki City Regional Revitalization Project” on October 1, 2026, awarding coupons based on residents' actions, such as submitting electronic applications and undergoing health checkups. The 3-year plan uses “Tokumin,” Japan's first resource-circulation coupon platform, which returns savings in administrative costs to the community in the form of local coupons.
N organic to release “N organic Holiday 2026 Collaboration with YOSHIE WATANABE/KIGI,” a collaboration with Yoshie Watanabe, on November 6
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Skincare brand “N organic,” operated by 株式会社シロク, will release a holiday collection in collaboration with Yoshie Watanabe of creative unit “KIGI” on November 6, 2026.
Facts
A total of 5 limited-edition sets
¥9,504 (tax included)
6,380 yen (tax included)
8,800 yen (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
6,160 yen (tax included)
Winner of 21 Best Cosmetics awards
More than 3.5 million people
Companies mentioned：株式会社シロク、N organic、KIGI、@cosme SHOPPING、LINEギフト、楽天市場、Amazon、Cosme Kitchen、Biople、MASH GO GREEN STORE
Japan's first Poliform brand store, “Poliform TOKYO,” will reopen after renovations on Friday, September 4. The latest collection unveiled at the 2025 Salone del Mobile will be introduced in Japan for the first time.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Poliform TOKYO,” Japan's first Poliform brand store operated by 株式会社アクタス, reopened after renovations on September 4, 2026, introducing the latest collection unveiled at the 2025 Salone del Mobile.
Facts
Friday, September 4
2025 Salone del Mobile
Store area: 670.88㎡
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクタス、Poliform、Poliform TOKYO
[Update] Application of the Disaster Relief Act to Disasters Caused by Typhoon No. 25 of 令和8年 (Report No. 2)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社WOWOW has set up a dedicated toll-free number (0120-814-619) for subscribers in areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act following the disaster caused by Typhoon No. 25 of 令和8年, to handle inquiries such as reports of service interruptions.
Uno Port selected as the home port for new cruise ship “SEFU” — set to enter service in 2028, bringing the charms of the Seto Inland Sea to the world —
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Rヨット株式会社, part of the 両備グループ, has selected Uno Port in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture, as the home port for its new cruise ship “SEFU,” currently under construction in Portugal. Completion is scheduled for 2027, with service set to begin in 2028.
Facts
Completion in 2027
Small luxury ship carrying approximately 100 to 150 passengers
Hospital CT and MRI images sent to patients' smartphones. “Smazou,” a diagnostic image transfer service that does not connect to the hospital LAN or PACS, now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社pafin has begun selling “Smazou,” a service that transfers diagnostic images from CD/DVDs to smartphones without requiring a connection to the hospital LAN or PACS.
Facts
pafin has been operating since 2019
Initial cost: from ¥300,000
Annual fee: from ¥480,000
Live demonstration at the 24th Japanese Society of Clinical Medical Welfare conference on October 10, 2026
6 people, including a former special assistant to the DARPA director and a former aide to the U.S. president, to gather; speaking on October 9 on “Industrial Competitiveness and Economic Security in the AI Era”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人AKATSUKI will exhibit at “Kyoto Smart City Expo 2026,” held on October 8 and 9, and host a special lecture and panel discussion on “Industrial Competitiveness and Economic Security in the AI Era.”
Facts
On October 8 (Thursday) and 9 (Friday)
[Date and time] Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 15:20 onward
The locally focused dispatch app “今治タクシー” launches in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社電脳交通 will launch the locally focused dispatch app “今治タクシー” in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026. 16 taxi operators affiliated with 今治タクシー事業協同組合, operating approximately 100 vehicles, will participate, aiming to improve convenience through joint dispatch using the DS dispatch app.
“Artists Pursuing Their Vision” — Even works whose subject may not be immediately clear are expressions of what each artist is pursuing.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “Artists Pursuing Their Vision” exhibition opens Oct. 6 at 嬉々‼CREATIVE GALLERY&CAFE in Shonan Hiratsuka. It features works by 3 affiliated artists and runs through Nov. 21, 2026.
株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント will hold the “SHIBUYA109 × RIISA NAKA” collaboration campaign with actress Riisa Naka at SHIBUYA109渋谷店 from Oct. 15 to 25, 2026. Along with visual displays and giveaways, a POPUP SHOP for RE., the brand produced by Riisa Naka, will also be set up.
〈The right way to use your brain to make your dreams come true〉 A brain specialist and medical doctor who has assessed more than 10,000 brains offers an in-depth explanation! Toshinori Kato’s book “The Dream-Realizing Brain: 53 Brain-Area Training Exercises to Make Every Day More Enjoyable” goes on sale Sept. 29.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kawade Shobo Shinsha will publish “The Dream-Realizing Brain: 53 Brain-Area Training Exercises to Make Every Day More Enjoyable,” by brain specialist Toshinori Kato, on Sept. 29, 2026. Drawing on his experience assessing more than 10,000 brains, he explains training methods using 8 “brain areas” to help people realize their dreams and foster positive thinking.
Facts
Assessed more than 10,000 brains
Published on Sept. 29, 2026
Cumulative sales have surpassed 3.5 million copies
Explains 53 methods in accessible terms through the lens of brain science
Classifies the roles of each region into 8 categories
Music magazine “MUSIC LIFE” and automotive magazine “Motor Magazine” have joined forces to create “GOLDEN M,” a MOOK with a fresh concept. Crowdfunding begins ahead of its release next spring!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Crowdfunding for “GOLDEN M,” a MOOK jointly produced by music magazine “MUSIC LIFE” and automotive magazine “Motor Magazine,” will launch on GREEN FUNDING on Oct. 1, 2026.
Notice of change in representative director at Dr. Vranjes JAPAN (Dotour Vranjes Japan)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Dr. Vranjes JAPAN announced that Miho Yamaguchi stepped down as representative director effective Sept. 30, 2026, and Mio Toscano Kasuya took over the position effective Oct. 1.
Facts
Effective September 30, 2026
Effective October 1, 2026
Since 2013
For 13 years
In April 2026,
Since its founding in 1983
In 2022,
In 2025
Collection of 8 unisex eau de parfums
Companies mentioned：株式会社Dr. Vranjes JAPAN、Dr. Vranjes Firenze、Vranjes Firenze
Creating new business opportunities through the specialized expertise of both companies in condominium sales and management
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
オークラヤ住宅株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with 日本ハウズイング株式会社, with collaboration beginning on Oct. 1, 2026. The companies will combine their expertise in condominium management and resale transactions to handle matters such as consultations on selling properties.
[Green Ace / upvege] Promoting food upcycling! “Food Upcycling Marche” to be held at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社グリーンエース will hold the “Food Upcycling Marche” at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show starting Oct. 8, 2026, and will work with MUFG Bank, Orize, Beer the First and Tokyu Department Store to promote food upcycling.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Thursday, Oct. 8 to Wednesday, Oct. 14
A collaboration among 5 companies
By 4 companies
Established: Sept. 20, 2018
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンエース、upvege、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社オリゼ、株式会社Beer the First、株式会社東急百貨店、東京メトロ有楽町駅、一般社団法人アップサイクルフード協会、フードテック官民協議会、アップサイクルフードワーキングチーム
Science magazine Newton’s digital service “Newton Digital” opens 10/1!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ニュートンプレス launched Newton magazine’s digital service “Newton Digital” on October 1, 2026. It offers AI chat, a digital magazine viewer, video content and more, with free membership and paid plans (including a monthly plan for 1,350 yen).
New YouTube program “How to Make Sense of Money—What They Don’t Teach You at School” begins streaming
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
T&D Holdings has launched a new YouTube program, “How to Make Sense of Money—What They Don’t Teach You at School,” aimed at improving financial literacy among young people. The program features Suzu Yamanouchi and financial planner Yosuke Inoue.
Facts
More than 1 million total followers across social media
“Sumu,” an exclusive-rental inn on Naoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, opens October 1. The inn, renovated from a 50-year-old traditional house, offers a stay to deepen bonds with loved ones.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Uca opened “Sumu,” an exclusive-rental inn renovated from a 50-year-old traditional house on Naoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. It accommodates up to 15 guests and features a sauna, tea room and more.
Bluefield Energy completes registration as a retail electricity provider
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BF Power, part of the Bluefield Energy group, has completed its registration as a retail electricity provider and established a system for quickly procuring power based on AI demand forecasts.
Companies mentioned：Bluefield Energy株式会社、BFパワー株式会社、Bluefield Energy
【If You Care】Unbleached parchment baking paper is a safe choice for cooking. A great help for autumn bamboo-steamer dishes and making lunch boxes
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Unbleached parchment baking paper from sustainable brand イフユーケア is drawing attention for autumn bamboo-steamer dishes and lunch-box preparation. Made with environmentally friendly materials and free of fluorine and plastic, it can also be composted in a home composting system.
Facts
1990
Width 33 cm × length 19.8 meters
Equivalent to approximately 50–70 sheets
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Width 31.75 cm × 40.64 cm
Pack of 24 sheets
Price: 1,210 yen (including tax)
Heat resistant up to 220°C
More than 20,000 stores
More than 30 countries
Companies mentioned：株式会社リヴィジョン、イフユーケア、if you care、Vincotte、米国農務省、USDA
Applications open for the second cohort of “Koukashita LAB”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Applications have opened for the second cohort of “Koukashita LAB.” The 4-month, hands-on program will run from November 21, 2026, to March 13, 2027. Enrollment is limited to 16 people, and the participation fee is 8,800 yen (tax included). Organized by 株式会社タウンキッチン.
【Reservations now open】The final Christmas at Beauty & the Beast, the Beauty and the Beast café and restaurant
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Beauty and the Beast café and restaurant Beauty & the Beast will close at the end of December 2026, bringing its approximately 10-year history to an end. As its final Christmas, it will offer limited-time lunch and dinner courses from December 19 to 25, 2026. Reservations opened on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Available for 7 days only, from Saturday, December 19, 2026, through Friday, December 25
Limited to 7 days
Online reservations open October 1, 2026
Beauty & the Beast, bringing its approximately 10-year history to a close at the end of December 2026
Approximately 10-year history
Lunch from 6,000 yen
4 types of Christmas courses
Christmas lunch course with rose dome: 10,000 yen
Beauty and the Beast Christmas dinner course: 14,000 yen
Christmas dinner course with rose dome: 18,000 yen
Opening of the Kita Lab. office in Kumagaya for ラボたま
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
地域デザインラボさいたま, part of りそなグループ, will establish a new office, “Kita Lab.,” inside the Kumagaya Branch of 埼玉りそな銀行 and strengthen its efforts to address local issues in the northern part of the prefecture.
プチバトー to hold a “TOKYO Culture Debut” partnership workshop at the international art exhibition TOKYO ATLAS
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
プチバトー will hold a “TOKYO Culture Debut” partnership workshop at the international art exhibition TOKYO ATLAS, which will run from October 10 to December 20, 2026.
All 32 seats sold out the day after the announcement! Yokohama’s Beauty and the Beast café and restaurant adds a music dinner performance on December 11
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Beauty and the Beast café and restaurant in Yokohama will hold an additional music dinner performance on December 11. All 32 seats for the November 13 performance sold out the day after it was announced. The added performance will be the final event of its kind before the restaurant closes at the end of December 2026.
Facts
All 32 seats
Dec. 11, 2026
¥8,800 per person
Limited to 16 people per seating
Companies mentioned：株式会社遊びの時間、美女と野獣のカフェ＆レストラン Beauty & the Beast
ISEKADO and Ninben jointly develop a limited-edition beer brewed with honkarebushi
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Craft beer brand ISEKADO, operated by 有限会社二軒茶屋餅角屋本店, and Ninben will release their jointly developed limited-brew beer “Ibushi Dashi” on October 8, 2026. It is made with honkarebushi and the wild yeast strain “KADOYA1.”
【Rd.5 to be held 10/31】Race details announced for e-Motorsport League UNIZONE 2026 Rd.5
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人日本eモータースポーツ機構 (JeMO) has announced the race details for e-Motorsport League UNIZONE 2026 Rd.5, to be held on October 31, 2026. The JAF-sanctioned event will use circuits including Autódromo José Carlos Pace and Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, and will also be streamed live on YouTube.
Facts
2026
Rd.5
12:00 ~ 16:00
7 laps
9 laps
5 laps
12 units
Up to 20 vehicles
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本eモータースポーツ機構、JeMO、JAF、日本自動車連盟、恒志堂レーシング北海道、岩手馬コレーシング、東京ヴェルディレーシング、遠州ハママツモータース、名古屋OJA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、Honda、Toyota、BMW、Lamborghini、Mercedes-AMG、McLaren、Aston Martin、Porsche、株式会社オートバックスセブン、中部テレコミュニケーション株式会社、名古屋王者株式会社
【New Product】Launch of “PP0106,” a Projection Picking System® Controller Combining Wide-Area Coverage and High-Precision Detection
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アイオイ・システム has begun accepting orders for “PP0106,” a Projection Picking System® controller that combines wide-area coverage with high-precision detection. Its proprietary algorithm corrects distortion from wide-angle lenses and enables spot detection as small as 40mm.
The guests on the Oct. 1 (Thursday) broadcast of “Why So Good?” are Murase Satoshi and Santama of さんたま輸出コミュニティ! “Japanese products sell in the United States”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Murase Satoshi and Santama of さんたま輸出コミュニティ will appear as guests on the Oct. 1 episode of “Why So Good?,” a radio program produced by 株式会社まぐまぐ, to discuss the Amazon export business in the United States and the market for Japanese products.
アイパークインスティチュート株式会社, 医療法人徳洲会湘南鎌倉総合病院, 三菱商事株式会社, 国立大学法人横浜国立大学, and 一般社団法人新湘南ウェルビーイング協議会 will hold “Shin-Shonan Well-Being Festa 2026” at Shonan Health Innovation Park on Nov. 21. About 1,600 people attended last year. This year, the event aims to improve well-being through resident participation, including health assessments and mobility experiences.
Facts
Sat., Nov. 21
About 1,600 people attended last year
The approximately 400m-long corridors and other areas of Shonan iPark
“Cheer Don,” an e-commerce service for families raising children who receive child-rearing allowances for single-parent households, begins service testing on Oct. 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ネッスー株式会社 will begin testing its “Cheer Don” e-commerce service for households receiving child-rearing allowances on Oct. 1, 2026, and will start sales in Fukuoka on the same day and in the Tokyo metropolitan area on Oct. 12.
Facts
Originalひとり親世帯の1か月あたりの消費支出は平均22万6,000円で
Of that, food was the largest expense, at ¥54,100
The proportion who feel they “cannot make time for themselves” reaches 30.2–36.1%
On weekdays, time spent working, doing housework and raising children totals 9.5 hours
Work hours are 2.1 hours longer than those of mothers in two-parent households
Business-related food waste reached 2.37 million tons in fiscal 2024
Products can be purchased at about 20% less than their regular retail price
As of October 2026, 16 food manufacturers are participating
HiJoJo Partners株式会社 and JAMPファンド・マネジメント株式会社 announced that HiJoJoグローバルユニコーン投資法人 (HiJoJo PEIT), which invests in unlisted shares, including those of global unicorn companies, began investment management on Oct. 1, 2026, with total paid-in capital of about ¥10 billion.
AXIS “SEMBA NEW STATEMENT: The Liberation of Space” to be published on Oct. 5
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社船場 announced that the November 2026 special issue of design magazine “AXIS,” titled “SEMBA NEW STATEMENT: The Liberation of Space,” will be published on Oct. 5, 2026. The issue explores 船場’s creative philosophy under the theme “The Liberation of Space,” featuring works by 6 photographers and interviews with employees and external partners.
株式会社オリゼ to hold limited-time shop themed around “upcycling” at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社オリゼ will participate in the “Food Upcycling Marche” at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show from Oct. 8 to 14, 2026, selling upcycled products made using rice koji fermentation technology.
Facts
From Oct. 8 (Thursday) to Oct. 14 (Wednesday), 2026
Business hours: 10:00–20:00
オリゼ, グリーンエース and Beer the First (held simultaneously by 3 companies)
オリゼ, グリーンエース, Beer the First and 三菱UFJ銀行 are 4 companies that
will hold the second installment jointly with 5 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社オリゼ、一般社団法人アップサイクルフード協会、グリーンエース、Beer the First、三菱UFJ銀行、東急百貨店、東急ストア二子玉川ライズ店、東京メトロ有楽町駅、WITH、新R25、下野新聞、電通報、日経MJ、日本経済新聞
DGDV invests in “Meragi,” which provides end-to-end wedding planning and management in India
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures (DGDV) has invested in Meragi Events E-commerce Private Limited, which provides end-to-end wedding planning and management in India. DGDV participated as a new investor alongside existing investors Accel and PeakXV, and Meragi plans to use the funds raised to expand its business and strengthen its infrastructure.
Forcia supports the introduction of new e-tickets for tourism service “STLOCAL”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
As 株式会社ゼンリン’s tourism service “STLOCAL” expands into Okinawa, フォルシア株式会社 has begun providing a ticketing platform using its travel product sales platform “webコネクト.” Tickets for 沖縄都市モノレール’s Yui Rail can now be purchased and used as e-tickets.
【Minato City, Tokyo】Creating an environment where people can pursue job searches and other activities with confidence: 港区 prohibits sexual harassment in job searches and other activities
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
港区 will prohibit sexual harassment in job-hunting activities and other settings starting Oct. 1, 令和8年, and will take steps including eliminating inappropriate behavior in interviews and internships, limiting official communication channels, and establishing consultation services.
November 2026: AI use in labor and social security attorney work moves from “answering” to “taking action” — Cloud software for labor and social security attorney offices, “オフィスステーション Pro” — Launch of “MCP Server,” which allows AI to operate business systems directly
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エフアンドエム will launch “MCP Server,” a generative AI feature for its “オフィスステーション Pro” cloud software for labor and social security attorney offices, in November 2026, enabling automation that directly operates business systems.
【コーチ・エィ】Names and representatives decided for new subsidiaries ahead of January 2027 business structure change
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コーチ・エィ will transition to a holding company structure effective January 1, 2027, and change its current corporate name to “株式会社コーチ・エィホールディングス.” Preparatory Company 1 and Preparatory Company 2, established as new subsidiaries, will change their corporate names to “株式会社コーチ・エィ” and “株式会社COACHEX,” respectively, and their representatives have been decided.
Facts
Effective January 1, 2027
Effective October 1, 2026
100% subsidiary
Capital: 630 million yen
Capital: 50 million yen
Approximately 8割 of clients
More than 1万人 of coaches
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーチ・エィ、株式会社コーチ・エィホールディングス、株式会社コーチ・エィ準備会社1、株式会社コーチ・エィ準備会社2、株式会社COACHEX、日本IBM株式会社、株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン、Coach U
【Special Historic Site: 遠江国分寺跡】Gate and east cloister construction completed! Recreation of Japan’s first wooden lantern also set to begin
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
磐田市 has been advancing a restoration project at 遠江国分寺跡, and construction of the central gate and east cloister has been completed. Work to recreate a wooden lantern standing 3 m tall, the first of its kind in Japan, will also begin in 令和8年度, with installation planned for 令和10年度.
The beloved flavor served for years at “九州筑豊ラーメン山小屋” becomes emergency food! ワイエスフード signs comprehensive tripartite agreement with 香春町 in Fukuoka Prefecture and Green Chemie
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ワイエスフード株式会社 has signed a comprehensive agreement with 香春町 in Fukuoka Prefecture and 株式会社グリーンケミー, launching a disaster-preparedness model that stocks side dishes from “九州筑豊ラーメン山小屋” as emergency food with a 7-year shelf life.
Facts
300–500 meals
7-year shelf life
Companies mentioned：ワイエスフード株式会社、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、香春町、株式会社グリーンケミー
Pro esports team “FENNEL” and パーソルクロステクノロジー launch initiative on AI-powered in-game communication
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Fennel-operated pro esports team “FENNEL” and パーソルクロステクノロジー announced a joint initiative to use AI technology to visualize and quantify the quality of in-game communication. The companies have had a sponsorship agreement since July 2026, and aim to improve team performance by using the system they develop for coaching.
Selected from 4,236 entries nationwide: 鳥取県 broccoli press release named to Press Release Awards 2026 Best 101
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A press release issued by 鳥取県 about Daisen broccoli was selected for the Best 101 from 4,236 entries nationwide in the “Press Release Awards 2026,” hosted by PR TIMES. Its advertising-equivalent value exceeded 1億5千万円.
【New Product】A nostalgic, simple flavor to enjoy with deep-roasted coffee: “【LINE限定】軽井沢ブレンド＆ドーナツセット” goes on sale October 1 (Thursday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社丸山珈琲 will release a LINE-exclusive box featuring its deep-roasted “軽井沢ブレンド” coffee paired with doughnuts on October 1. Responding to the popularity of its existing coffee doughnuts, the product comes with drip bags and is priced at 2,000.32 yen (tax and shipping included).
Partnership with Taiwanese-style postpartum care hotel “Coral Sango Salon”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社NearMe has partnered with Taiwanese-style postpartum care hotel “Coral Sango Salon,” which will mark its 3rd anniversary in October 2026, to launch a post-discharge transportation service.
Facts
October 2026
3rd anniversary of opening
Companies mentioned：株式会社NearMe、ニアミー、Coral Sango Salon
【2027 Fiscal Year Job Offer Ceremony Held】Taking the first step toward becoming professionals who shape the future of people and organizations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ALL DIFFERENT株式会社 held a job offer ceremony on October 1, welcoming new graduates scheduled to join the company in April 2027. The company, which has supported a cumulative total of 20,000 companies and more than 470万人, is a specialist in organizational development and human resource development, and is also accepting pre-entry applications for new graduate recruitment.
EC management system “GoQSystem” makes setting up automated order processing even easier! Launches “Create Automated Processing in One Click” and “Create from Template”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社GoQSystem has enhanced the automated order processing features of its EC management system “GoQSystem,” releasing the new features “Create Automated Processing in One Click” and “Create from Template.”
Cooking media “Nadia” and 公益財団法人日本豆類協会 team up! Special feature page launches for the 【Bean Recipe “I Made It!” Submission Campaign】
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Nadia株式会社 and 公益財団法人日本豆類協会 have launched a special feature page and are running a recipe submission campaign to coincide with October 13, “Bean Day.” The application period ends on November 19, 2026.
Facts
30 winners by lottery
Amazon gift card worth 3,000 yen
Used by 20 million people per month
More than 1,100 culinary professionals
Reaching a combined total of approximately 8,500万人
“だし巻き卵の素 for the microwave” remains popular in its 2nd year on the market: April–August 2026 sales were approximately 180% of the same period a year earlier※1
IMAGICA GROUP to hold “Future Talks by IMAGICA GROUP ～For Those Who Create Stories of the Future～,” an event linked to the Tokyo International Film Festival, on October 29
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Original株式会社IMAGICA GROUPは、第39回東京国際映画祭連動イベントとして2026年10月29日に「Future Talks by IMAGICA GROUP ～未来の物語を、つくる人へ～」を開催し、株式会社ロボットによる公開ライターズルームを実施する。
[Hada Lift], which has sold more than 1.8 million items cumulatively, celebrates its 10th anniversary. New girdle colors that coordinate with popular bras from the Wacoal brand are launching!
Original三井ガーデンホテル名古屋プレミア18階「The Living Room with SKY BAR」 煌びやかな名古屋の夜景を一望する舞台でクリスマス限定ディナー
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Original株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズが運営する三井ガーデンホテル名古屋プレミアのレストラン「The Living Room with SKY BAR」は、12月19日から25日にかけてクリスマス限定特別ディナーコースを提供する。価格は17,000円で、三河和牛やキャビアなどの高級食材を使用し、名古屋の夜景を眺めながら楽しめる。
Facts
18th floor
Number of employees: 1,154
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、三井ガーデンホテル名古屋プレミア、The Living Room with SKY BAR