AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-01 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 648 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 182 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【相模原市×神奈川県×eiicon】ものづくり・宇宙・ディープテック領域の成長を地域ネットワークで支援！ 「GLiS-Tech Acceleration Program」2026年度採択企業5社が決定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136293Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社eiiconは、相模原市および神奈川県と連携する「GLiS-Tech Acceleration Program」の2026年度採択企業5社（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）を決定した。 Vote for the items that define 2026! Public voting for “Qoo10 MEGA BEAUTY AWARDS 2026” starts October 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136292Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESeBay Japan合同会社は、ビューティー商品を表彰する「Qoo10 MEGA BEAUTY AWARDS 2026」の一般投票を2026年10月1日から開始すると発表した。 「報知プロ野球チャンネル」10月1日18時YouTubeライブ配信【ナイター報知】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136291Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES報知新聞社は10月1日午後6時、YouTube「報知プロ野球チャンネル」で阪神対巨人戦のライブ配信を行う。 BL comic The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing (by 九號) to be adapted into a film!! Nobuyuki Suzuki and Haru Kashiwagi (Chotokkyu) to co-star!! Selected for a special screening at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136290Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe BL comic The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing, published by 株式会社徳間書店, is being adapted into a film and has been selected for a special screening at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. The film stars Nobuyuki Suzuki and Haru Kashiwagi (Chotokkyu) and is produced by Amazon MGMスタジオ. The latest volume, 4, is scheduled for release on December 25, 2026. [Okinawa Prefecture stores only] Supporting the drama Oishii Kyushoku season4! “Okinawa Delicious School Meals Fair” to offer 8 items, including mozuku seaweed rice bowlshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136289Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・沖縄 will launch 8 items exclusively at its Okinawa Prefecture stores from October 16 to 29 in support of the drama Oishii Kyushoku season4 and as part of the “Okinawa Delicious School Meals Fair.” [Win coupons worth 5,000 yen] ネイティブキャンプ supports a fall start to English conversation lessons with its “Autumn Special Campaign”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136288Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will hold its “Autumn Special Campaign” from October 1 to 31, 2026, offering coupons worth 5,000 yen to new subscribers or returning members of its Premium Plan. Aeon Fantasy named to “Best 101” in the Press Release Awards 2026 for efforts to raise awareness of children’s wheelchairshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136287Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA press release from 株式会社イオンファンタジー was named to the Best 101 in the Press Release Awards 2026. Its efforts to raise public awareness, including the free distribution of “children’s wheelchair mark holders,” were recognized. 【梅田 蔦屋書店】10/1(木)スタートの全館フェア「Nice to Read you 2026－はじめましての1冊を－」にて“本がもっと好きになる”イベントを開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136286Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUmeda Tsutaya Books will hold the storewide “Nice to Read you 2026” fair from October 1 to November 15, 2026, with a diverse program of events, including collaborations with チャプターズ, KADOKAWA and PHP研究所. Alice Gear Aegis launches “Alice Gear-Style Vision Test” website to mark Glasses Day on October 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136285Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コロプラ has launched the special “Alice Gear-Style Vision Test” website for its smartphone game Alice Gear Aegis to mark Glasses Day on October 1, and is also running an in-game campaign to distribute glasses accessories. Anthropic and AWS speakers confirmed for freee’s tech conference, “freee Technology Day 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136284Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESfreee Corporation announced that guest speakers from Anthropic and AWS will appear at its tech conference, “freee Technology Day 2026,” to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The 4th edition will feature a special session titled “Building the Future on a Foundation of Safety and Security: freee, Anthropic and AWS Discuss AI Adoption in Mission-Critical Areas,” focusing on the adoption of AI in mission-critical areas in the AI era. Asahi Shimbun Company wins an Excellence Award at the Investigative Reporting Awards for its coverage of fraudulent loans by いわき信用組合https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136283Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社朝日新聞社 received an Excellence Award at the 6th Investigative Reporting Awards for its coverage of fraudulent loans by いわき信用組合. Creating a “well-being industry” from Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture: Applications open for general audience admission to the Awaji Well-being Business Contest 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136282Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社パソナグループ will hold the Awaji Well-being Business Contest 2026 on November 13 on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, seeking well-being-related solutions and ideas. Applications for general audience admission are now open. The event will feature final pitches, a panel discussion and a networking reception. 2027 calendars in 3 designs to go on sale at “テレ東本舗。”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136281Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテレビ東京 and テレビ東京ダイレクト will sell 3 designs of 2027 calendars: “Nanana Calendar 2027,” “Moyamoya Summers 2: Moya-Sama Calendar 2027” and “Solitary Gourmet Calendar 2027.” “U.S.-Japan Economic Week” set for Oct. 29 (Thu.)–Nov. 8 (Thu.), spotlighting the front lines of global markets and ways to succeedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136280Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテレビ東京 will hold “U.S.-Japan Economic Week” from October 29 to November 8, spotlighting the front lines of global markets and ways to succeed. Satsuki Katayama to appear live on “Mosa Saturday” from 10 a.m. on Oct. 3!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136279Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテレビ東京’s “Mosa Saturday” is expanding its broadcast slot starting in October, with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama appearing live on October 3, the first episode in the expanded slot. Yutaka Kawakami, president of 三菱UFJアセットマネジメント, and table tennis player Jun Mizutani are also scheduled to appear as guests. Experience the final show of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s first acoustic tour in about 5 years from a karaoke room! Live streaming confirmed on JOYSOUND’s みるハコ!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136278Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA live stream of the final show of Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s nationwide tour, “Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi ACOUSTIC TOUR 2026 - JUST ONE -,” will be available through みるハコ, the video-viewing service for 株式会社エクシング’s JOYSOUND karaoke system. The October 28 show at SGC Hall Ariake will be streamed in real time, and ticket purchasers can also enter a giveaway for signed merchandise. All games in the 2026-27 season of the East Asia Super League (EASL), the premier tournament in East Asia featuring top basketball clubs from across the region, to be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136277Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESU-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by U-NEXT Co., Ltd., announced that it will exclusively livestream all games in the 2026-27 season of EASL, East Asia's premier basketball tournament. The participation of 3 Japanese teams—Nagasaki Velca, Ryukyu Golden Kings and Alvark Tokyo—has also been confirmed. A seminar titled “Using ‘AI Agents’ to Overcome Labor Shortages” will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, led by Takuya Sugawara, head of the AI business at 株式会社三信!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136276Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar titled “Using ‘AI Agents’ to Overcome Labor Shortages” on Nov. 11, 2026, with Takuya Sugawara of 株式会社三信 as the instructor. 『イチゴのタネ』が特番で復活！密着カメラがとらえた、イクトと木原の異常な関係とは⁉『イチゴのタネ〜イクトと木原の芸能界成長日記〜』10月4日、11日（日）22:00放送https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136275Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Ichigo no Tane,” a documentary program about the comedy duo Ichigo, affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo, will return for special broadcasts on BSよしもと on Oct. 4 and 11. The focus will be the surprising relationship between Ikuto and Yuichi Kihara captured by an intimate camera. Selection committee members including Yukito Ayatsuji, Arisu Arisugawa and Kanae Minato praise the winners! “Hatsugami Oroshi,” winner of both the Grand Prize and Readers’ Award at the Yokomizo Seishi Mystery and Horror Awards, goes on sale Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136274Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KADOKAWA released Fumio Mizusawa’s novel “Hatsugami Oroshi” on Oct. 1, 2026. The work won both the Grand Prize and the Readers’ Award at the 46th Yokomizo Seishi Mystery and Horror Awards. Welcome party for international students, with students from 県立広島大学 and 叡啓大学! —University-to-university and international exchange across campuses—https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136227Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:59:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES県立広島大学 will hold a welcome party on Oct. 6, 令和8年, with international students from 叡啓大学 also taking part, encouraging exchange across campuses. A closer look at the “truly highly sought-after” group at marriage agencies. Men’s marriage success rate is 78.2%, but are “desirable qualities” alone enough to secure a match?!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136228Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:55:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IBJ’s IBJ結婚みらい研究所 analyzed the “truly highly sought-after” group in the marriage market based on data from 19,112 people who married. The marriage success rate for men in this group is 78.2%, about 1.8 times the overall rate, but the findings show that factors beyond profile statistics—including women’s proactive applications and men’s rate of moving on to dating after meetings—also have a significant impact on whether a match leads to marriage. Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in 株式会社ビーヘルス (Making It a Subsidiary)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136229Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:55:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社HITOWA announced that it will acquire all shares of 株式会社ビーヘルス and make it a subsidiary effective Oct. 1, 2026. “Yamada NEOBANK” home loans: Campaign awards Yamada Points based on the amount disbursed for in-person home loanshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136230Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:54:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行 and 株式会社ヤマダファイナンスサービス will run a campaign starting Oct. 1, 2026, awarding Yamada Points equivalent to 0.2% of the amount disbursed for “Yamada NEOBANK” in-person home loans. Adult literacy education launches in Cambodia. Reskill, provider of employee training, supports JHP・学校をつくる会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136231Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:53:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リスキル announced that it will support adult literacy education conducted in rural Cambodia by certified nonprofit JHP・学校をつくる会. The support includes donating writing supplies and covering teachers’ full salaries, with the cost shared equally by リスキル and its representative director, Wataru Matsuda. “TOKYU POINT Mall” gets a major revamp, expanding daily savings opportunities with approximately 650 shops and services!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136232Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:52:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES東急カード株式会社とEDOCODE株式会社は、2026年10月1日に「TOKYU POINTモール」を大幅リニューアルすると発表した。リワードプラットフォーム『ClariGO』を活用し、ショップ・サービス数を約500件から約650件に拡大し、ガチャゲームやレシート撮影など多様なポイント獲得方法を導入する。また、「TOKYU ID」でのログインに対応し、リニューアル記念キャンペーンとして最大11,111ポイントの付与を実施する。 Preserving the value of Nara Park for the future: launching a hometown tax crowdfunding campaign!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136233Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES奈良県は、奈良公園における「人とシカとの共存」を支える環境整備や自然保全を目的としたふるさと納税型クラウドファンディングを実施する。目標金額は3000万円。 “Powerful Pro Baseball: Opening Medal Series! Kiwami Two-Way!” Shohei Ohtani joins the game with a “Kiwami Evolution”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136234Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コナミアーケードゲームスは、全国のアミューズメント施設向けメダルプッシャーゲーム『パワフルプロ野球 開幕メダルシリーズ！ 極 二刀流！』の稼働を開始したと発表した。大谷翔平選手が「極進化」して参戦し、新システムや機能により遊びの幅が広がっている。 【ＪＲ東海】Two companies, 伊豆急行 and いすみ鉄道, newly open stores on ＪＲ東海ＭＡＲＫＥＴhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136235Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES伊豆急行株式会社 and いすみ鉄道株式会社 have newly opened stores on JR Central’s e-commerce site, JR東海MARKET. The companies will sell special-ride tickets and original merchandise, and hold joint promotions on related sister sites. 株式会社熊本ファシリティ revamps its official website (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Kosugi Real Estate Holdings Group)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136238Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社熊本ファシリティ, part of the 株式会社コスギ不動産ホールディングス group, has completely revamped its official website, producing it in-house with its own designers. Establishment of the Japan GHG Center to consolidate information and knowledge on greenhouse gaseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136237Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe National Institute for Environmental Studies, the University of Tokyo, Hiroshima University, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, 気象庁気象研究所, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have agreed to jointly establish the Japan GHG Center to consolidate and disseminate greenhouse gas information. October only! Keep prices unchanged despite rising costs, so you can fully enjoy winter. “Super Early-Bird” season passes go on sale from 10/1【いいづなリゾートスキー場】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136236Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESいいづなリゾートスキー場 will begin selling “Super Early-Bird” season passes for the 2026-2027 season on October 1. Despite rising prices, it will hold prices at last season’s levels for October only: an adult daytime plus night pass will cost 33,000 yen. A new season pass exclusively for the kids’ park (7,000 yen) will also be introduced. ＜Disability + Design: A Brand Built Together, ANNOUN＞ANNOUN × Dai Tamura Collaboration Vo1 Eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136239Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:49:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESクオリティー株式会社 held a collaboration event and announced new products with the social-participation support brand “ANNOUN,” アトリエ・アンノウン, and internationally renowned artist Dai Tamura. 【日本テクノ】Completely revamps its new graduate recruitment website. New recruitment theme: “Supporting brilliance, becoming brilliance”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136240Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:47:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本テクノ株式会社 completely revamped its new graduate recruitment website on October 1, 2026. Its new recruitment theme is “Supporting brilliance, becoming brilliance,” highlighting the appeal of each job type and connections across departments. Animoca Brands Japan to hold “Minds Japan Student AI Agent Ideathon,” an AI agent ideathon for students that requires no programminghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136241Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:47:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnimoca Brands Japan will hold “Minds Japan Student AI Agent Ideathon,” an AI agent ideathon for students that requires no programming. It is open to university students and others, with applications accepted from October 1 to 30, 2026. Prizes include 50,000 yen for the grand prize. BuySell to establish joint venture in Hangzhou, China, repairing and selling pre-owned luxury goods through live commercehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136242Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:47:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BuySell Technologies has resolved to establish a joint venture, 桔夕璟曜（杭州）电子商务科技有限公司, to conduct live commerce and repair businesses in Hangzhou, China. The company is scheduled to be established on October 16, 2026, and begin operations on December 1 of the same year. “Which performs better: a long-form LP or a swipe-style LP?” Settle the question with data. LPcats, a swipe-style LP optimization platform, launches A/B testing with external LPshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136243Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:46:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エフカフェ released a feature on October 1, 2026, for A/B testing LPcats, its swipe-style LP optimization platform, against external LPs such as existing long-form LPs. This enables users to compare the performance of swipe-style and external LPs without installing a tool. Evoto press release offering an inside look at yearbook production selected for “Press Release Awards 2026 Best101”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136244Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Truesight Japan announced that Evoto’s press release on yearbook production was selected for Best101 in the “Press Release Awards 2026.” 【RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka】A top-tier experience at “Osaka’s Guest House”: New stay experience exclusively for guests staying in suiteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136245Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:45:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESRIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka will begin selling “THE ROYAL SIGNATURE SUITES,” a new stay experience exclusively for suite guests, on October 1, 2026. Benefits include dedicated check-in, special breakfasts and dinners, and complimentary use of the indoor pool. “Hair removal clinic” chosen by generative AI: エミナルクリニック ranks No. 1 (93.3% mention rate)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136015Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:41:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to the results of a September 2026 survey by 株式会社ブランディングワークス tracking AI-generated responses about hair removal clinics, エミナルクリニック ranked No. 1 in mention rate for both ChatGPT and Gemini, at 93.3%. my-best.com had the highest citation share among sources cited as evidence for AI responses. Small-group instruction at からだ機能スポーツ教室 | First-ever parent-and-child classes for preschoolers aged 2–3, with a new program for parents and children to enjoy moving togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136016Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:41:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ライフ＆スポーツ will hold its first parent-and-child class for children aged 2–3 and their guardians at its Myogadani school on October 31, 2026. OKAN partners with BASE FOOD to launch a new office pantry service, “Office Okan × BASE BREAD,” on October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136017Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:41:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社OKAN and ベースフード株式会社 are partnering to launch “Office Okan × BASE BREAD,” an office pantry service featuring the nutritionally complete bread BASE BREAD, on October 1, 2026. 南三陸町 to make its first solo appearance at Omiya Station! “Minamisanriku Town Tourism and Products Fair at Omiya Station” to be held November 27–29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136018Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES南三陸町 will hold its first solo tourism and products fair at Omiya Station from November 27–29, 2026. Seafood products and local specialties will be sold in the east-west connecting passage on the 2nd floor of JR大宮駅. 【しゃぶ菜】An exquisite harmony of carefully aged “katsuobushi karebushi” and condiments! New “Ginger and Grated Daikon Broth with Aged Katsuobushi Karebushi”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136019Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESしゃぶ菜, operated by 株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ, is launching a new product nationwide: “Ginger and Grated Daikon Broth with Aged Katsuobushi Karebushi,” combining aged katsuobushi karebushi and ginger with grated daikon. 【10月は食品ロス削減月間】大丸京都・初出店！お買い物がそのままロス削減に（10/2～10/8）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136020Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロスゼロ will open a limited-time “Loss Zero Store” at 大丸京都店 from October 7 to 13, 2026, to promote food loss reduction. 【New service】Rehearse business meetings and presentations in English before the real thing. Launch of “AtNative,” a one-off native English lesson servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136021Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テンナイン・コミュニケーション launched “AtNative,” a rehearsal service for business meetings and presentations in English, on October 1, 2026. The service offers one-off reservations, has no monthly fee, and provides 25-minute online one-on-one lessons. 天郷醸造所 inherits sake brewing license on October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136032Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社天郷醸造所 took over the sake brewing license and began producing Japanese sake on October 1, 2026, following the business succession of 萬年亀酒造株式会社. 【PR TIMES Press Release Awards 2026】株式会社ニッコー’s press release on surpassing 1,000 employee interviews selected for “Best 101”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136031Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA press release by 株式会社ニッコー, a staffing company specializing in manufacturing, was selected for “Best 101” out of 4,236 entries in the PR TIMES Press Release Awards 2026. Securing water during disasters in Disaster Prevention Month / Introducing disaster water-support solutions in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and Eniwa, Hokkaidohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136030Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES水ing株式会社 exhibited at a disaster preparedness drill in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and a community event in Eniwa, Hokkaido, showcasing disaster water-support solutions using the portable water purification system “ORsistem®-100” and the compact purification unit “SUSUGI Unit®.” Infcurion supports Hokkokubank’s “Smart Plan” card merchant service alongside CCIグループhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136029Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社インフキュリオン and CCIグループ announced that Hokkokubank will launch its “Smart Plan” card merchant service on October 1, 2026. This is the first implementation of the full-cloud acquiring platform “Axios.” Features include a payment environment that requires no dedicated terminal and integrated management of the deposit-based stablecoin “Tochika.” Cloud Circus enhances AI assistant feature in “BowNow,” enabling users to save meeting information from smartphoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136028Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCloud Circus, a subsidiary of Startia Holdings, has released a new feature for the 2nd phase of enhancements to the SFA functions of its BowNow marketing automation tool. The feature uses AI to analyze and organize sales opportunity information when emails are sent. Celebrating its 40th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136027Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニーズウェル marks its 40th anniversary since its founding in 1986 and aims for sustainable growth and increased corporate value by strengthening investment in AI and DX and developing its workforce. Needswell to exhibit at TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026 as demand for municipal DX growshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136026Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニーズウェル will exhibit at TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026, a DX event for local governments to be held at Sendai International Center on October 20, 2026, and showcase solutions for administrative reform using RPA and AI agents. 川越薪火料理 in the park, directly connected to the west exit of Kawagoe Station by a pedestrian deck, offers a Christmas-exclusive dinner featuring local ingredients grilled, seared and smokedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136025Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES川越薪火料理 in the park, 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 available only during the Christmas period from December 19 to 25. It will also sell roast chicken for takeaway. 47th floor of St. Luke's Garden: Christmas-exclusive dinner at RESTAURANT LUKE with SKY LOUNGE, a scenic restaurant 221m above ground overlooking central Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136024Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESReservations have opened for a special dinner course available only during the Christmas period, from December 19 to 25, at RESTAURANT LUKE with SKY LOUNGE, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ. Takashi Suzuki appointed executive officer of b-style holdingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136023Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビースタイルホールディングス appointed Takashi Suzuki as an executive officer effective October 1, 2026. Suzuki will oversee group company 株式会社HRアソシエ and be responsible for promoting its RPO business and generating group synergies. Zenrin Group, Okinawa Urban Monorail, Bank of the Ryukyus and TISI join forces to advance tourism DX, promote use of local transport and revitalize tourism routeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136022Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFive companies—Zenrin, Okinawa Urban Monorail, Bank of the Ryukyus, TISI and Zenrin Intermap—will work together to advance tourism DX and promote use of local transport. Starting in October 2026, they will sell digital tickets and roll out tourism initiatives in the Naha and Urasoe areas through the STLOCAL app. [Ibaraki Prefecture | 水戸プラザホテル] Four distinctive Christmas cakes to brighten the holiday table. Get 5% off all items with online reservations!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136033Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:39:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES水戸プラザホテル began taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes on October 1. It is offering 4 varieties, with a 5% discount for online reservations. Notice of acquisition of the IP licensing businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136034Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:38:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ソケッツ acquired the IP licensing business platform from 株式会社CREO, with the acquisition taking effect on October 1, 2026. Selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Indexhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136035Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:38:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ソシオネクスト has once again been selected as a constituent of the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index, which is adopted by GPIF. This makes the company a constituent of 4 of the 6 indexes adopted by GPIF. October 4 is Juicy Day. From October 4 to 10, the popular “Harami Steak” will be discounted by 200 yen per gram at ステーキロッヂ and 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ! Customers will also receive a 200-yen coupon for their next visit!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136036Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:36:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESSteak restaurants ステーキロッヂ and 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ, operated by 株式会社B級グルメ研究所, an affiliate of 株式会社ファイブグループ, will run a Juicy Day campaign from October 4 to 10. They will offer skirt steak at ¥200 off for every size and give customers a ¥200 coupon for their next visit. Matsue General Gymnasium renovation, improvement, management and operation project (DBO model): Bandai Namco Arena Matsue (Matsue General Gymnasium) to hold reopening ceremonyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136037Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:36:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESいちご株式会社は、松江市総合体育館の改修事業が完了し、2026年9月19日にリニューアルオープンセレモニーを開催した。本事業はDBO方式で、2037年3月31日までの維持管理・運営を含む。島根スサノオマジックのホームアリーナとしてB.LEAGUE PREMIER基準に適合する施設へ改修され、カッシーナ家具や大型ビジョンなどが導入された。HOME開幕戦は10月3日に開催予定。 7 games distributed on DMM GAMES will be added to the content eligible for the LinksMate count-free option starting October 1, 2026 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136038Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:35:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LogicLinks announced that 7 titles distributed on DMM GAMES by 合同会社EXNOA will be added to the content eligible for the LinksMate count-free option starting October 1, 2026. ヴァレオ、日産自動車の次世代「プロパイロット」プログラムのパートナーに選定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136039Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:35:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴァレオ has been selected as the system Tier 1 supplier for 日産自動車's next-generation ProPILOT program. It will provide a comprehensive computing system integrating Wayve社's AI technology with its own platform. Notice of completion of acquisition of shares in 協和ファーマケミカル株式会社 (making it a subsidiary)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136040Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:35:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESDai Nippon Printing has made Kyowa Pharma Chemical a subsidiary and plans to change its name to DNPファーマケミカル in February 2027. [Ibaraki Coop] Supporting organizations and individuals engaged in environmental activities in Ibaraki Prefecture! Applications open for grants from the 27th Ibaraki Coop Environmental Fundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136041Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:35:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESいばらきコープ生活協同組合 will begin accepting applications on October 1, 2026, for grants from the 27th Ibaraki Coop Environmental Fund, which supports organizations and individuals engaged in environmental activities in Ibaraki Prefecture. ガルデリア launches 3 consulting services to support resource recovery and recyclinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136042Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:35:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ガルデリア will begin offering 3 consulting services on October 1, 2026: support for recovering and processing low-concentration precious metals; support for launching resource recovery and recycling businesses using urban mines; and joint research and demonstrations on wastewater resource recovery using microalgae. Powder Keg Technologies selected for NEDO's “NEP Breakthrough Course 3000”; to research and develop diagnostic technology for ongoing verification of physical AI integrity and robustnesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136043Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:34:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESPowder Keg Technologies株式会社 has been selected for NEDO's 2026 “NEP Breakthrough Course 3000” and will conduct research and development on diagnostic technology to verify the integrity and robustness of robots equipped with physical AI. Balancing community engagement and business! Announcement of the “Renewable Energy Study Tour by Bus”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136044Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:33:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES宮城県 will hold a “Renewable Energy Study Tour by Bus” on November 18, 2026, for businesses in the prefecture as part of efforts to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Participants will tour facilities operated by 株式会社舞台ファーム and learn about its business model and regional partnerships. New sessions starting in November 2026! Registration open for the themed study group “Connecting Logistics and Corporate Value Through ESG Metrics”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136045Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:33:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益社団法人日本ロジスティクスシステム協会 (JILS) will launch a new study group, “Connecting Logistics and Corporate Value Through ESG Metrics,” in November 2026 and is recruiting participants. The small-group program runs for 2 days and aims to help participants learn about the relationship between ESG and non-financial metrics and corporate value, and reassess their company's sustainability activities from a management perspective. Notice of Important Personnel Changes at Group Companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136046Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:32:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GENDA announced that it will make key personnel changes at its group companies GENDA Europe Ltd. and GENDA Playnation Entertainment Ltd., effective October 1, 2026, including the promotion of Daiki Sugawara. Second-round applications for the Logistics Hub Function Enhancement Support Subsidy open October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136047Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:32:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe second round of applications for the Logistics Hub Function Enhancement Support Subsidy will open on October 1, Reiwa 8. Industry first: Launch of “StageNote Studio,” an AI voice production platform specializing in event productionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136048Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:32:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プロデュースエージェント officially released StageNote Studio, an AI voice production platform specializing in event production, on October 1, 2026. Developed for settings such as conferences hosted by IT companies and lectures by pharmaceutical manufacturers, the service aims to reduce production costs and enable single-person operation by generating announcements with natural pronunciation and integrating with the existing audio library StageNote. 伊勢神宮まで徒歩10分*、伊勢参りの新たな滞在拠点「edit x seven 伊勢」が2027年4月開業https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136049Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:32:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFHG hotels株式会社 will open edit x seven Ise, a 10-minute walk from Ise Jingu's Geku, in April 2027 and began accepting reservations today. The hotel has 49 rooms and features an herbal spa and sauna, as well as a collaboration café with local businesses. ヘルスケアサーカス、大阪市「大阪トップランナー育成事業」認定を契機に企業向けヘルスケア教育を強化https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136051Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESヘルスケアサーカス株式会社 has been recognized under 大阪市's “Osaka Top Runner Development Program” and will expand its “Healthcare Challenge Success Program,” a healthcare education program for businesses. M&A Capital Partners, known for its “Lion President,” to begin airing new commercials in October! Total of 20 versionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136050Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESM&A Capital Partners will begin airing a total of 20 versions, including 3 new commercials featuring the “Lion President,” on October 1, 2026. たけびし completes acquisition of subsidiary 福井三菱電機機器販売株式会社; company name changed to “福井たけびし株式会社”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136102Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社たけびし completed its acquisition of 100% of the issued shares of 福井三菱電機機器販売株式会社, making it a subsidiary effective October 1, 2026, and changed the company's trade name to 福井たけびし株式会社. “I'd like to give something besides flowers.” GiftFund launches its “e-Gift Option,” inspired by customer feedbackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136101Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGiftFund, a group gift service from Sanoh Industrial, has launched its “e-Gift Option” in response to customer requests for gifts other than flowers. The option offers 4 flexible gift set plans combining e-gifts such as QUO Card Pay with bouquets. 富士シティオ's initiative to upcycle unused onions, with グリーンエース participating as a partner, wins the “Reiwa 8 Yokohama City Food 3R Kiraboshi Activity Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136100Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn initiative by 富士シティオ to upcycle unused onions, with 株式会社グリーンエース participating as a partner, has won the “Reiwa 8 Yokohama City Food 3R Kiraboshi Activity Award.” It put 6,280 kg of onions to effective use over 1 year and developed onion soy sauce dressing. “Eat, enjoy and support Noto.” The “Noto Robata Pop-Up” brings you a hearty taste of Noto’s seafood!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136099Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Noto Robata Pop-Up,” an interactive food event featuring seafood from Noto, will be held to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disasters. A portion of sales will be donated to disaster-hit areas of Ishikawa Prefecture. “Eat, enjoy and support Noto.” The “Noto Robata Pop-Up” brings you a hearty taste of Noto’s seafood!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136098Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハイリスク will hold the “Noto Robata Pop-Up,” an interactive food event supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rain disasters. The event will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 23, 2026, in the parking lot of Raspa Hakusan in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, serving Noto seafood grilled over charcoal in a self-service BBQ style. A portion of sales will be donated to disaster-hit areas of 石川県. 【medicube】One simple step to wipe away shine and dirt! The “Azelaic Acid*¹ Sebum Balancing Pad,” which helps give skin a healthy, clear appearance, launches Oct. 1 (Thursday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136097Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESmedicube, the global beauty brand operated by APR Corporation, will launch its toner pads specializing in sebum care, the “Azelaic Acid Sebum Balancing Pad,” on Qoo10メガポ starting Oct. 1. コムチュア、株式会社クボタ様の人事データ活用基盤をMicrosoft Azure上に構築https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136096Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESコムチュア built a “Human Resources Data Utilization Platform” for クボタ, consolidating dispersed personnel data on Microsoft Azure to enable centralized data management, visualization and enhanced security. TDSE launches service website for “TDSE AI Forge,” an on-premises AI agent platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136095Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTDSE株式会社 has launched the service website for “TDSE AI Forge,” an on-premises AI agent platform that enables companies to securely build and operate AI agents in their own environments. Notice of change of company name to “ＭＷＣＣ株式会社”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136094Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイクロ波化学株式会社 changed its company name to “ＭＷＣＣ株式会社” effective Oct. 1, 2026. The change reflects its policy of expanding its business scope and accelerating global expansion. Virtual PPA signed with 3 Toyota-affiliated companies using onshore wind farms transitioned under the FIP systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136093Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEurus Green Energy has signed VPPA agreements with 3 Toyota-affiliated companies using onshore wind farms following their transition to the FIP system, and will begin supplying environmental value in October 2026. NEDO approves grant for “Practical research and development of DPS recovery technology to build a domestic recycling system for platinum-group precious metals to support the widespread adoption of fuel cells and water electrolysis”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136092Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESＭＷＣＣ株式会社 has received notification of a grant decision for its project, “Practical research and development of DPS recovery technology to build a domestic recycling system for platinum-group precious metals to support the widespread adoption of fuel cells and water electrolysis,” selected for NEDO’s first 2026 program supporting new-energy small and medium-sized enterprises and startups. Vanguard Smith and Rakunage form business alliance, offering one-stop support from tenant relations for rental property managers to resolution of neighborhood disputeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136091Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヴァンガードスミス and 株式会社らくなげ are forming a business alliance to provide one-stop support, from tenant relations for rental property managers to assistance resolving neighborhood disputes. 【Advances to final judging】Emergency statement on “the dangers faced by visiting professionals” selected for Best101 in the PR TIMES “Press Release Awards 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136090Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn emergency statement on “the dangers faced by visiting professionals,” issued by 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會, has been selected for Best101 from among 4,236 entries in the “Press Release Awards 2026” hosted by PR TIMES, advancing to the final judging round. Launch of “Private Market Solutions,” an investment banking business specializing in unlisted shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136089Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHiJoJo Partners株式会社 began operations in “Private Market Solutions,” an investment banking business specializing in unlisted shares, effective Oct. 1, 2026. AD Works’ real estate crowdfunding offering “REALE No. 1 Ebisu” closes after receiving applications totaling 14.6億円 (316% of the target offering amount)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136088Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe inaugural fund of “REALE,” a real estate crowdfunding platform operated by 株式会社エー・ディー・ワークス, “REALE１号 Ebisu One-Building Residence,” closed after receiving applications totaling 1.46072 billion yen against a target offering amount of 462 million yen. Notice of launch of the 株式会社ハイブリッドワン websitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136087Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハイブリッドテクノロジーズ transitioned to a holding company structure through a simplified incorporation-type company split effective Oct. 1, 2026, and launched the official website of 株式会社ハイブリッドワン, the newly established company taking over its offshore development business. Notice of appointment of an executive officerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136086Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ココナラ appointed Yutaro Yamagiwa as executive officer and VP of HR, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The appointment is intended to strengthen the organization and talent base following the introduction of a company-based structure and to enhance corporate value over the medium to long term. 株式会社ナイガイ signs sponsorship agreement with 東レアローズ滋賀https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136085Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナイガイ has signed a product-supply sponsorship agreement with 東レアローズ株式会社, which operates 東レアローズ滋賀, and will provide socks from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027. 株式会社NAJIM works launches “NAJIM Personal Agent” initiativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136084Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NAJIM works has launched the “NAJIM Personal Agent concept,” combining AI and human interaction to deepen users’ understanding and connect it to actions and services. As its first initiative, it will begin developing “Hiyori Life Navi,” a lifestyle support service for seniors. 株式会社KOMPEITO establishes executive officer position of CCO (Chief Customer Officer)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136083Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KOMPEITO appointed Yukiko Murakami as executive officer CCO effective October 1, 2026, putting in place a structure to improve the customer experience and strengthen LTV and retention rates. 【中京大学体育会サッカー部×アールプランナー】選手着用の練習着が完成。ブランディングおよび地域活性化に向けた取り組みが本格始動！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136082Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アールプランナーは、スポンサー契約を締結した中京大学体育会サッカー部の選手向けに、自社工場ロゴ入り練習着を提供し、ブランディングおよび地域活性化に向けた取り組みを本格始動させた。 サイバー・バズ launches “Men View,” a new service connecting companies that “want men to buy” with men who “want to buy,” targeting the expanding male markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136081Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイバー・バズ has launched “Men View,” a new service for the male market that matches companies that “want men to buy” with male users who “want to buy.” NOK Group株式会社 established through the business integration of NOK and イーグル工業https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136080Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNOK株式会社 and イーグル工業株式会社 established the holding company NOK Group株式会社 on October 1, 2026, through a joint share transfer. The group operates in 20 countries and regions, with 111 companies and approximately 43,000 employees. SHIFT wins Cabinet Secretariat contract for “Survey on Developing Guidelines and Revising ISMAP-Related Regulations in Connection with the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year ISMAP Management Standards Revision”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261001-15/index-en-p4.html#n3136079Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SHIFT won the Cabinet Secretariat’s “Survey on Developing Guidelines and Revising ISMAP-Related Regulations in Connection with the Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year ISMAP Management Standards Revision” and began the project on June 18, 2026.