AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-02 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 887 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 105 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en <TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO> Hosting a diverse range of events and achieving a 93% arena utilization rate※! Cumulative attendance surpasses 1.15 million, bringing new flows of people to revitalize the waterfront areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151707Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:17:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESトヨタアルバルク東京株式会社 released a first-anniversary report on TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, which opened in October 2025, reporting that cumulative attendance had surpassed 1.15 million and the utilization rate had reached 93%. Sojitz acquires UK seafood processing and sales companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151708Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:17:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES双日株式会社 has acquired all shares in UK seafood processing and sales company SFIH, making subsidiaries including NESI consolidated subsidiaries. The move aims to strengthen its procurement network and customer base in the European and US markets and increase the value of its seafood business as a whole. TOPPAN launches liquid product dispensing system designed to reduce drips and residuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151486Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:14:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOPPAN will launch a system for retailers such as supermarkets and mass retailers to sell liquid products such as household detergents and shampoos by weight starting in October 2026. The liquid containers use “TL-PAKⓇ,” and a curved nozzle, a drip-resistant tap and a specially perforated pipe keep residue to around 10% of that left by conventional products without using power. Weighing is handled by Teraoka Seiko’s “減算式セルフはかりⓇ,” and a label is automatically issued after dispensing. The system will be exhibited at “TOKYO PACK 2026” from October 14 to 16, 2026, and the company aims to generate 300 million yen in sales by 2027. Cards printed at convenience stores become gifts combining flowers and words. New “Message Card” design for Good Couple Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151487Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:11:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESA design that holds a single flower has been added to “My Message Card,” a message card printing service at convenience stores operated by 株式会社サムライソード, for Good Couple Day on November 22. Cards featuring photos and messages can be printed at approximately 63,000 convenience stores nationwide, and a flower can be inserted into a slit to create a small floral gift. As part of the 11th campaign, participants can enter to win an Amazon gift card worth 1,000 yen by following and reposting on X. “SONY'S OFFICIAL GOODS” second collection goes on sale at Sony Storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151488Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESソニーマーケティング株式会社 will launch the second collection of “SONY'S OFFICIAL GOODS,” inspired by historic Sony products, on October 2 (Friday), 2026, at the Sony Store online and 5 company-operated stores. Inspired by the Walkman “WM-8,” my first Sony “TCM-4300” and Digital Handycam “DCR-VX1000,” the lineup includes at least 7 items, such as T-shirts, tote bags and acrylic key charms. RoboTrader surpasses 35,000 cumulative user-monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151526Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRoboTrader, a trading signal distribution service operated by 株式会社テラス, had a cumulative usage record of 35,448 person-months as of September 30, 2026, surpassing 35,000 person-months. It currently offers 342 trading robots, and the median measurement period for their forward performance is 3,000 days. “Handmade means it’s supposed to be expensive”—not for us. Founded in 1964, 武田ハム launches 3 varieties of cherry-wood-chip, direct-fire-smoked meats for presale on Makuakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151525Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社丸正タケダ is offering a 3-variety tasting set of cherry-wood-chip, direct-fire-smoked bacon, Daisen chicken smoked chicken and domestic smoked tongue for presale on Makuake under its 武田ハム brand, founded in 1964. Survey of 226 men: 85.7% of users of online ED care say they “want to continue,” while 46.1% of those considering it say they “don’t know how to choose a clinic”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151524Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey on online ED care conducted by the General Incorporated Association Hakugeikai’s イサナクリニック found that 85.7% of users intend to continue, while 46.1% of those considering it said they do not know how to choose a clinic. Concerns about effectiveness and side effects are also major barriers. [Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture] Bamboo lanterns illuminate Kotogahama, designated one of the “100 Best Moons of Japan.” “Kotogahama Bamboo Lantern Evening” to be held amid the sound of waves and moonlighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151523Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Kotogahama Bamboo Lantern Evening,” a light-up event featuring bamboo lanterns made by local residents by hand, will be held on October 31, 2026, at Kotogahama in Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture, which was selected as one of the “100 Best Moons of Japan.” [A snapshot of Japan’s PE industry] Domestic private equity fund industry landscape map (2027 edition) by beluuga.aihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151522Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESベルーガエーアイ株式会社 has released the “Chaos Map 2027 Edition,” which visualizes major players in Japan’s private equity (PE) fund industry and changes in their scale. The company, a subsidiary, has taken over production of the map from くじらキャピタル and changed it to an interactive format. Search interest in AI meeting minutes has grown to about 20 times its level 5 years ago and become “established”—the next competition shifts from “creating” to “being read.” AI meeting minutes delivered as manga: “Recoba”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151521Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TRY Link announced the results of its own research, which found that search interest in AI meeting minutes has grown to about 20 times its level 5 years ago and become established. It also noted that the market for products delivering meeting minutes as manga remains untapped, and said it is offering free trials of its product “Recoba.” Following popular demand, the 2nd “黒澤衣裳” pop-up and costume design original art exhibition will be held for 3 days, Oct. 10–12!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151520Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“黒澤衣裳” will hold its 2nd pop-up and costume design original art exhibition in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward from Oct. 10 to 12, 2026. (Press conference notice) [恵寿総合病院] World first: Automatically managing inpatients’ vital signs with smartwatches. A press conference will be held on Oct. 19 (Mon.) to mark the start of full-scale operations (in-person and online).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151519Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES恵寿総合病院, operated by 社会医療法人財団董仙会, will begin full-scale operations for automatically managing inpatients’ vital signs using HUAWEI smartwatches on Oct. 19, 2026, and will hold a press conference the same day. “GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2027,” one of the industry’s largest business events focused on game marketing and production, to be held on June 9, 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151518Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MOTTO announced that it will hold “GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2027,” one of the industry’s largest business events focused on game marketing and production, at Belle Salle Shibuya Garden on June 9, 2027. “Nicoli Family Meetup 2026,” bringing together 13 companies in the parenting and family sector and 3 creators, held for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151517Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Nicoli held the first “Nicoli Family Meetup 2026” on Sept. 25, 2026, at the SHIFT event space in Azabudai Hills, bringing together 13 companies in the parenting and family sector and 3 creators. Under the theme “Understanding the ‘now’ of Reiwa-era parents,” participants discussed changes in parents’ information-seeking behavior due to social media and generative AI, among other topics. The company also announced the launch of “NICOLI FAMILY LAB,” an ongoing research initiative. Latest issue of “運輸と経済” looks to the future of the 道央圏, on sale Oct. 8, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151516Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人交通経済研究所 will release the October issue of its specialist journal “運輸と経済” on Oct. 8, 2026. The issue’s special feature is “The Future of the 道央圏,” and includes roundtable discussions and articles on new industries and transport infrastructure. Your usual work manual, transformed into an AI reception staff member.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151515Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTRIBAWL株式会社 launched “Kumion,” a cloud service that reads work manuals and creates AI reception workflows, on Oct. 1, 2026. commissure to exhibit at 東京大学 booth (E25) at “Global Startup EXPO 2026,” a world-leading deep-tech conferencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151514Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社commissure will exhibit from booth “E-25” at 東京大学 during the Expo Days (Oct. 6 and 7) of “Global Startup EXPO 2026,” a deep-tech conference taking place in Osaka from Oct. 5 to 7, 2026. The company will present its work on physical AI. Bringing knowledge of plant-based therapies developed in Europe and the United States to Japan and across Asia. Establishment of the new promotion platform “AMPP(仏植物療法普及医学協会) Asia Chapter”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151513Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Le Bois Phytotherapy School,” operated by 株式会社サンルイ・インターナショナル, announced the establishment of “AMPP(仏植物療法普及医学協会) Asia Chapter” as a new platform to expand knowledge of plant-based therapies from Europe and the United States to Japan and Asia. A press announcement will be held on Oct. 2, 2026, with plans to offer certification exams and expand into Taiwan, Malaysia and other markets. B Corp-certified brand Öffen and バリューブックス bring books to their next readers. 3rd “Öffen Book Club” to be held in Daikanyamahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151512Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESÖffen, a B Corp-certified shoe brand operated by 株式会社Norms, and バリューブックス, which is also B Corp-certified, will hold “Öffen Book Club” at its Daikanyama store from Oct. 10 to 18, 2026. Through book exchanges, talk sessions and other activities, the event will offer ideas for enjoying reading and everyday life. The fiery festival “Ninja TRIBE FES 2026 Breeze,” bringing together Kawasaki fans from across Japan, will be held at Saku Ski Garden “Parada” in Shinshu on Oct. 11, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151511Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES佐久平尾山開発株式会社 announced that it will hold “Ninja TRIBE FES 2026 Breeze,” a large-scale meetup event bringing together Kawasaki Ninja fans from across Japan, at Saku Ski Garden “Parada” in Shinshu on Oct. 11, 2026. Basic agreement signed on a locally produced and consumed energy supply project using CO₂-free electricity from the new Clean Center Shida waste treatment facility of 志太広域事務組合https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151510Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タクマ and Takuma Energy have signed a basic agreement with 志太広域事務組合, 焼津市, and 藤枝市, and will begin supplying CO₂-free electricity generated at Clean Center Shida to public facilities from January 2027. IIJ expands features of its SD-WAN service, “IIJ Omnibus Service”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151509Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIIJは企業向けSD-WANサービス「IIJ Omnibusサービス」の機能を拡充し、10GbEポートを持つ自社開発アダプタ「SEILアプライアンスシリーズ CA10」を追加するとともに、NTT東日本・NTT西日本の「フレッツ光クロス」を利用した概ね10Gbps回線を使うIPv6 IPoE方式での接続に対応し、本日より提供開始した。 【ことりすまいる】3周年を迎える特別な1ヶ月！お店の鳥さんたちが主役の『ことりすまいる3rd Anniversary』開催♪https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151508Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エクシードジャパン announced that the Osaka concept cafe “ことりすまいる” will hold the “ことりすまいる3rd Anniversary” event in November 2026 to celebrate its 3rd anniversary. Plans include limited-time menu items, distribution of original “OkameTea” merchandise, and an in-store event with collaborator ふくふく堂. Limited to 180 pieces in Japan: 686’s LA-born snowboarding jacket gets a new muted blue color, “DUSTY MARINE”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151507Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESライクス株式会社 has released the 2026–27 season model of “JAPAN LIMITED FOUNDATION SHELL JACKET,” a shell jacket from LA-born snowwear brand 686, with production limited to 180 pieces in Japan. The new color is “DUSTY MARINE,” and the price is 45,100 yen (tax included). 【Post-completion process for grid-scale batteries】Completion does not mean market entry: practical steps through testing and operational preparation revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151506Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has published the practical steps involved from completion of grid-scale battery construction to the start of operations in the electricity market. Several preparation stages are required even after the facilities are completed, including operational checks and coordination tests with aggregators. The company emphasizes the importance of building systems with market operations in mind from the construction stage. “Drive Stamp Rally Along the Echizen-Mino Highway,” covering 4 cities and 12 spots in Fukui and Gifu, runs through January 31, 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151505Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Drive Stamp Rally Along the Echizen-Mino Highway,” covering 4 cities and 12 spots in Fukui and Gifu prefectures, is running from September 18, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Organized by JAF, the rally offers participants who meet the requirements a chance to win local specialties in a drawing. 【Tickets sold out】Meet-and-greet idol VTuber “Quinte” reveals merchandise for sale on the day of Hano Ciel’s birthday mini-live “Angel's Tale” on 10/4 (Sun)! A limited-quantity “Hano Ciel Birthday T-shirt” is also availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151504Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMerchandise for sale on the day of “Angel's Tale,” a birthday mini-live for 羽乃シエル, a member of “クインテ,” run by 株式会社Blackbox, has been revealed, including limited-quantity T-shirts. Tickets are already sold out. Participating as a supporting partner in “Onigiri Action 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151503Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サンゲツ is participating as a supporting partner in “Onigiri Action 2026,” organized by the nonprofit TABLE FOR TWO International, and will hold “Onigiri Day” at its offices across Japan during the campaign. “We’ll be visiting Fukuya in Hiroshima again!” “Okanpan” returns to Hiroshima for a limited time! On sale for a limited time at 福屋広島駅前店 from October 1 to 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151502Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Okanpan,” operated by 株式会社ダイヤ, will be sold for a limited time at 福屋広島駅前店 from October 1 to 6. Winter is finally coming: Menaic ultra-warm leggings, 590 yen/pair, 37-degree constant temperature, Japanese quality, 100% inspected, sewn and processed at a factory in Yiwu, China; fleece-lined pants, 2026 winter fleece-lined pants summary sale, full-scale rollout from October 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151501Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES義烏優豊株式会社, a sewing and processing factory in Yiwu, China, announced that it has begun wholesale sales in Japan of “Menaic” fleece-lined pants (590 yen/pair, 37-degree constant temperature, 100% inspected), with full-scale rollout starting October 2. It is seeking OEM partners for small-lot orders. As AI enters an era of “remembering,” people can focus on “nurturing relationships.” “Go縁,” a networking management service born from the question of what value only humans can provide in the AI erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151500Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ままよろ provides “Go縁（ごえん）,” a cloud-based networking management service, as a collaborator of ソーシャルビジネスコミュニティ「ワクセル」. Designed around the idea that AI should handle only “not forgetting and recalling,” while people nurture their own relationships. 【IPO or M&A? TV / Hosted by】Report on a gathering with ユーザベース President Inagaki (formerly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, 3966)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151499Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IR Robotics held a study session and networking event for business leaders, inviting Yusuke Inagaki, representative director and CEO of ユーザベース and a guest on the YouTube channel “IPO or M&A? TV.” 【Merlette】A special collection commemorating the brand’s 10th anniversary. Two styles adorned with floral sequins and beads.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151498Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion brand Merlette, which marked its 10th anniversary in 2026, will release “SOLIMAN EMBROIDERED” and “TIANA” as a special collection on October 2, 2026. The 2 styles reflect the brand’s 10 years of aesthetic vision and feature hand-embroidered floral sequins and beads. 【Taking place Dec. 2 (Wed.) at 19:00】Year-end sales home stretch! A company president and sales professionals discuss “the future of sales” in the age of AI and sales tools in Shibuya!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151497Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社が、渋谷道玄坂の『KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR』にて、2026年12月2日(水)19:00から「社長×営業」のカジュアル会食イベントを開催。AI・営業ツール時代の営業をテーマに、経営者や営業プロフェッショナルがクラフトビールを手に交流する。 【High-End Rice Cooker Rankings】Make the new rice season extra special! We investigate recommended premium models that will take your dining experience to the next level!! (Kaden Hihyo, November 2026 issue)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151496Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe November 2026 issue of Kaden Hihyo, the home appliance magazine published by 株式会社晋遊舎, features the 2026 Premium Rice Cooker Grand Prix. Expert reviews and taste tests by 50 monitors compared 6 high-end rice cookers from 6 major manufacturers. In 1st place was タイガー魔法瓶’s “土鍋圧力IH JRT-A100” (148,500 yen); 2nd was 三菱電機’s “本炭釜 紬 NJ-BW10J” (124,984 yen); 3rd was 象印マホービン’s “炎舞炊き NX-AB10” (156,400 yen); 4th was 東芝ライフスタイル’s “炎匠炊き RC-10ZWA” (114,830 yen); 5th was 日立GLS’s “ふっくら御膳 RZ-W100JM” (86,890 yen); and 6th was パナソニック’s “ビストロ SR-X910E” (99,000 yen). Lower-lash makeup is essential for making the midface look shorter! Dinty launches a new full-strip lower lash series for creating a trendy lower lash line!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151495Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Business co-creation company Relic joins 一般社団法人日本経済団体連合会 (Keidanren)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151494Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Relic, a business co-creation company, announced that it joined 一般社団法人日本経済団体連合会 (Keidanren) effective October 1, 2026. It joined in support of Keidanren’s principles, drawing on the expertise and execution capabilities it has developed over 11 years of supporting new business development by major companies and startups. 株式会社NIJIN selected for the “X-HUB TOKYO OUTBOUND PROGRAM (UK Course)” hosted by 東京都.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151493Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NIJIN announced that it has been selected for the “X-HUB TOKYO OUTBOUND PROGRAM (UK Course),” an overseas expansion support program hosted by 東京都 and operated by JETRO. The program will run for approximately 5 months, from September 2026 to February 2027, in collaboration with JETRO and CISL, an organization under ケンブリッジ大学. An in-person program in Cambridge and London is planned from late January through February 2027. NIJIN was selected for its education model, which reframes school nonattendance as “a new gateway to learning,” and aims to take a new form of education from Japan to overseas markets. [SCAPA] meets Yuka Kurotani: The Elegant Scent of Late Autumn — “SCENT of the AMBER SEASON” feature page now available at the official online store.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151492Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ルック, which operates the Belgian fashion brand “SCAPA（スキャパ）,” will launch its fall/winter feature page “SCENT of the AMBER SEASON,” featuring actress 黒谷友香, on October 2, 2026, at its official online store and stores nationwide. The feature showcases Kurotani wearing items such as soft-touch jackets and bottoms. Product prices (with prices shown before and after tax) include jackets from ¥79,200, knitwear from ¥33,000, skirts from ¥47,300, vests at ¥51,700, blouses from ¥33,000, and pants from ¥39,600. 北海道博物館 第28回企画テーマ展「大解剖！あなたの知らない骨の世界」：2026年10月10日（土）～2026年12月13日（日）開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151491Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES北海道博物館 will hold its 28th Special Theme Exhibition, “Anatomy Revealed! The World of Bones You Never Knew,” from October 10 to December 13, 2026. Admission is free, and the exhibition introduces how living things are structured through comparisons of bones. The venue is the Special Exhibition Room on the 2nd floor of 北海道博物館. Spend Labor Thanksgiving Day trying out jobs in Inagi: November 3 (Tue, holiday), 7 (Sat) and 23 (Mon, holiday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151490Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESパルシステム連合会は2026年11月3日・7日・23日の3日間、東京都稲城市の物流・IT体験施設で小学生とその保護者を対象とした「おしごと体験」企画を開催する。仕分け体験やタブレットを使った宅配の仕組みの学習を通じて、2023年からの累計参加者数は2,200人を超え、満足度は約94%となっている。 Tasting and sales of popular yogurt and sausages at the “Hiratsuka Center Festival” on October 17 (Sat) [Kanagawa].https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151489Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES生活協同組合パルシステム神奈川 announced that it will hold the “Hiratsuka Center Festival” on October 17 (Sat) at its Hiratsuka Center distribution site in Konabejima, Hiratsuka. 15 organizations, including local producers and manufacturers, will exhibit and offer tastings and sales of staple foods such as yogurt and sausages. Family-friendly activities will also be held, including a delivery-work experience, a children’s license activity, a disaster-preparedness workshop and a health-check corner. The event will also showcase resource-circulation initiatives, including exchanges of milk cartons for tissue paper and food donations. Solving the problem of getting lost underground and indoors: “IndoorFlow” deployed in a real-world setting for the first time in Nihonbashi; indoor navigation service introduced to promote a walkable city.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151527Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:09:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsui Fudosan and Ashirase will deploy the indoor navigation service “IndoorFlow” in the Nihonbashi area starting October 1, 2026, to promote a walkable city. ErudAite代表・飯田蔵土が、一橋大学イノベーションネクサス株式会社との共催セミナー「AI暴走。その責任、誰が取る？」（2026年10月7日19時、丸の内・SAAI）に登壇https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151528Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:09:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ErudAite and 一橋大学イノベーションネクサス株式会社 will co-host the seminar “AI Run Amok. Who Takes Responsibility?” at SAAI in Marunouchi on October 7, 2026. CEO Kurato Iida and others will discuss how to design accountability in the age of AI agents. Just replace your water heater! Turn the hot water throughout your home into ultrafine bubble water. Seibu Gas launches a campaign offering a special gift with purchases of its “Ultrafine Bubble Water Heater”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151529Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:09:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES西部ガス株式会社 is running a campaign offering a special gift with purchases of its ultrafine bubble water heater. Customers who install an eligible unit will receive a shampoo and conditioner set. カフェトーク×Hapa英会話 Hapa School秋学期「日本の秋・冬を英語で語ろう 」をカフェトーク内で販売開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151530Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:06:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スモールブリッジは、カフェトーク内でHapa英会話による英語学習プログラム「Hapa School 秋学期コース」の販売を開始した。 “Tesron Power Blade Drink” launches! Advertising campaign featuring entertainer Shoei begins!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151531Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:06:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メタボリック will launch a new drink in its “Tesron Power Blade” supplement series for middle-aged men on October 2, 2026, and begin an advertising campaign featuring entertainer Shoei. “Spectator Dance Performance Organized Play Soccer vol.2” to be held October 3 and 4!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151532Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:05:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Organized Play Soccer vol.2,” a spectator-participation dance work by choreographer Yurika Toyota, will be performed at Sumida Park Theatre Sō in Tokyo on October 3 and 4, 2026. Players must dance while playing soccer, and spectators can influence the match with Super Chats. The event is organized by EuRa, with support from Arts Council Tokyo and others. Tickets are on sale through チケットペイ, operated by 株式会社ペイメントフォー. [NDS] Obtains “Platinum Kurumin” certification under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151533Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:02:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESＮＤＳ株式会社 obtained “Platinum Kurumin” certification under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children, effective September 1, 2026. BLACKPINK’s LISA to make her documentary film debut with ALWAYS LALISA, in theaters for 3 days only on 10/12 (Mon.), 14 (Wed.) and 17 (Sat.). In-theater gifts for moviegoers confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151534Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:02:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESBLACKPINK’s LISA’s first documentary film, ALWAYS LALISA, will be shown in theaters for 3 days only on October 12, 14 and 17, with gifts for moviegoers confirmed. [COCO DEAL] Releases New Season Visual vol.2 on 10/2 (Fri.), evoking composed elegance and refinementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151535Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:01:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOCO DEAL, operated by アイア株式会社, released its WEB visual vol.2, “Midnight Daydream,” on October 2. Building an HR data foundation for the AI era: How XAION DATA × Offers can turn fragmented HR data into a foundation AI can use | Events on 10/15 (Thu.) and 10/19 (Mon.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151536Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:01:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社overflow and 株式会社XAION DATA will co-host the webinar “Building an HR Data Foundation for the AI Era,” with a live broadcast on October 15, 2026, and an archived broadcast on the 19th. The presentation will cover how to turn fragmented HR data into a foundation AI can use. Selected for the Top 10 in the oral presentation category at the 36th IFSCC World Congresshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151537Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESRohto Pharmaceutical presented research on skin suppleness and senescent cells at the 36th IFSCC World Congress, held in Perth, Australia, from September 28 to October 1, 2026, and was selected for the Top 10 in the basic research category. Recreating the era of dial-up bulletin boards: Text-based BBS Wick launches, featuring an SSH-accessible forum and AI residentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151538Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESWickプロジェクト, run by 川口弘行合同会社, released the SSH-only text BBS “Wick” as open source on September 13, 2026. It uses the hypernotes-style system of the dial-up era’s mmm/MASH and features email, bulletin boards, chat, line conferences and telegrams. AI residents connected through an OpenAI-compatible API live in the system. It also includes a Go reimplementation of “Rogue.” Feel like royalty every day with “King’s Towel.” The luxurious, premium Imabari towel made with luxury cotton turns everyday life into an elegant, indulgent moment. “King’s Towel” launches October 2. A towel joins the popular King series, known for “King’s Dream Pillow.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151539Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESまくら株式会社 and Beech株式会社 will launch “King’s Towel,” a premium Imabari towel made with luxury cotton “Watauru,” on October 2, 2026. Official launch of “brain training × esports” service Puyo Puyo Trainer for nursing care and welfare facilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151540Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESPuyo Puyo Trainer, a “brain training × esports” service for nursing care and welfare facilities developed by a production committee established by 株式会社エンタケア研究所, エレコム株式会社, GLOE株式会社 and 松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社, will officially launch on October 1, 2026. SHE proposes “career choices on a gradient,” beyond white- or blue-collar! Its 1st event, exploring new ways of working in construction and community development, will be held on 10/20 (Tue.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151541Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHE株式会社 will hold an online event on construction management in the construction and community development sector on October 20, 2026. After surveying concerns about AI-related changes to or replacement of white-collar jobs and the barriers to transitioning to blue-collar work, the company is proposing “career choices on a gradient.” Tensor Energy and ポート株式会社 sign an aggregation agreement for a high-voltage grid-scale battery storage facilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151542Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESTensor Energy株式会社 has decided to undertake aggregation operations for high-voltage grid-scale battery storage facilities owned and operated by ポート株式会社. Lock manufacturer Goal takes on the challenge of creating new value with BIMhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151543Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゴール has launched a new initiative to reduce on-site work and internal workloads through data utilization, as BIM adoption advances at construction sites. Recognizing BIM as a design database and workflow, the company aims to improve processes by combining its know-how in creating key plans with BIM data. “Vases made by a florist”: karendo to launch new “JOYLY” series featuring strawberry and tomato-can motifs on Friday, October 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151544Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe flower gift shop karendo, operated by 株式会社花恋人, will launch its new “JOYLY” vase series, featuring motifs including strawberries and tomato cans, on October 2, 2026. In 2027, Queen of Bossa Nova Lisa Ono brings 2 nationwide tours: details announced for “LISA ONO DUO TOUR ‘SUE ANN’”; “Lisa Ono My Songs: Songs I Love” also confirmedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151545Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESLisa Ono has announced that she will stage 2 nationwide tours in 2027: “LISA ONO DUO TOUR ‘SUE ANN’” and “Lisa Ono My Songs: Songs I Love.” The former is a duo performance with pianist Masaki Hayashi marking the 100th anniversary of Antonio Carlos Jobim’s birth, while the latter is a special concert featuring songs from a range of genres performed with top musicians. New plastic models also unveiled! Prime 1 Studio to exhibit at the 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Showhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151546Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プライム1スタジオ will exhibit at the 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on October 3 and 4, 2026, and showcase new plastic models and limited-edition products. An exotic “steam town” appears in Tokyo’s Meguro for 2 days only! Showcasing steampunk culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151834Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本スチームパンク協会 will hold the Japan Steam Expo 2026 at STUDIO EASE目黒 in Tokyo’s Meguro district for 2 days, October 31 and November 1, 2026. The theme is “Travel.” ペルノ・リカール・ジャパン株式会社 is a sponsor, and a total of 75 exhibitors will take part. インフォシス、ABNアムロ銀行との戦略的協業を拡大し、IT環境を簡素化するとともにAI主導の変革を加速https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151833Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESインフォシス and ABNアムロ銀行 are expanding their strategic collaboration to accelerate AI-led transformation and simplify the IT environment. Gunma Prefecture VTuber agency changes its name to “さどぷれ” from “3'dPLAYce(サードプレイス)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151832Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe VTuber agency 3'dPLAYce(サードプレイス) will change its name to 群馬県Vtuber事務所さどぷれ on October 1, 2026. Welfare service provider develops with service users and AI: “HAKASE CARE,” a business support agent for Type B continuous employment support facilities, launches October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151831Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エー・サポート launched “HAKASE CARE,” a business support agent for Type B continuous employment support facilities, on October 1, 2026. The new software uses AI to suggest support based on records and send deadline notifications, and service users took part in its development. NAYUTA, an AI marketing company specializing in housing and real estate, launches with 150 practical web tools available for freehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151830Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NAYUTA was established on October 1, 2026, as an AI marketing company specializing in housing and real estate. To mark its launch, it has made 150 practical web tools, “NAYUTA Tools,” available for free and is seeking co-creation partners. A maison of fragrance and wellness to help you find “your own scent” | “SCENT HOUSE” opens in Nagono, Nagoyahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151829Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Tealsは、2026年10月24日に名古屋市西区那古野に「SCENT HOUSE by Awainël」をオープンする。150年前の古民家を改装した店内には、200種以上のブランド香水をセレクトする「Scent Stand」と、バスフレグランスやヘッドスパを提供する「Awainël Shop＆Spa」の2つのエリアがある。 400年続く“やきものの町”の裏側をひらく4日間 波佐見町を巡る新イベント「オープンハサミ2026」初開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151828Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new event, “Open Hasami 2026,” will be held for the first time in 波佐見町, Nagasaki Prefecture, from October 31 to November 3, 2026, offering visitors a chance to experience the division of labor behind Hasami ware and the town’s appeal. It is organized by オープンハサミプロジェクト, established by 6 organizations involved in administration, tourism and industry. Consolidating scattered sales expertise in an in-house AI system to reduce training workload | SaR builds an in-house knowledge-search AI for recruitment sales at 株式会社エンデバースhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151827Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESData and AI strategy implementation firm 株式会社SaR built an in-house knowledge-search AI chatbot for 株式会社エンデバース, consolidating previously scattered sales expertise. This reduced the workload of training new employees and minimized variations in sales capabilities. Could “Don’t do that, you’ll get dirty” become “Go ahead and do it”? At 花王’s “アタック” event, 94% of parents said they wanted to watch over their children without worrying about dirty clotheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151826Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its “アタック” laundry detergent brand, 花王 held “Yogorenja Park with Laundry Cleaning,” an experiential event where parents could watch over their children without worrying about them getting dirty. 94% of parents indicated that this was what they wanted. Mizuho no Sato Sarabiki roadside station in Kyotanba, Kyoto Prefecture, to reopen on July 18 after renovations! Restaurant sales reach approximately 180% of the same period last yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151825Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESグリーンランドみずほJV renovated the Mizuho no Sato Sarabiki roadside station in Kyotanba, Kyoto Prefecture, and reopened it on July 18, 2026. The project included opening the new “MIZU CAFE” and revamping the “Sarabiki Dining” restaurant. With So Matsuda, a Beijing Olympics competitor, serving as manager, sales reached approximately 180% of the same period last year. 71 “everyday living solutions” created by people with short stature and their families to be exhibited at the International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition H.C.R.2026 (Tokyo Big Sight), with visitor votinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151824Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Welloop and シュポーン株式会社 will exhibit 71 “everyday living solutions” submitted by people with short stature at the International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition H.C.R.2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, and invite visitors to vote. 劇団ドラマティックゆうや’s 第九回 performance, “Everyone’s Morning,” opens. Runs October 14–18 at Ebisu Echo Theaterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151823Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES劇団ドラマティックゆうや’s 第九回 performance, “Everyone’s Morning,” will run at Ebisu Echo Theater from October 14 to 18, 2026. “Which sling should I choose for a care lift?” Get an answer in approximately 1 minute. Free app “Morito Sling Selection” lets users simply select the person’s physical conditionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151822Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社モリトー released its free app “Morito Sling Selection,” which helps users select slings for care lifts, on the App Store on September 24, 2026. “INNOVATION SHOWROOM,” where visitors can experience the latest LED displays and digital signage, to open on Tuesday, October 13!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151821Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESブリーズビジョン株式会社 is relocating its office to Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, and will open “INNOVATION SHOWROOM” on October 13, 2026, where visitors can experience the latest LED display and digital signage technologies. 3-minute walk from Machida Station: “Yakitori Don Machida” grand opening on Friday, October 30, 2026! Enjoy signature chicken stew and charcoal-grilled yakitori at reasonable prices. A new yakitori bar where you can drop in casually, whether for a drink after work or a get-together with friendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151820Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TEMANEKI announced that its new restaurant, “Yakitori Don Machida,” will grand-open on October 30, 2026. Conveniently located a 3-minute walk from Machida Station, it will serve as a yakitori bar offering signature chicken stew and charcoal-grilled yakitori. 2 partners by your side. Best-friend AI “Dr.Love” officially launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151819Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDr.Love株式会社 officially launched its best-friend AI service “Dr.Love” on October 1, 2026. Developed based on the founder’s personal experience, it raised 529万8300 yen through crowdfunding. The service offers “Chiguhagu Diagnosis,” which analyzes the gap between what people really think and what they say, conversations with 2 characters who support users’ feelings and actions, and a feature for sharing feelings in the form of “snacks.” It aims to popularize a culture of seeking advice. “Don’t think; find peace in being asynchronous.” 株式会社ANSYNC TOKYO launches as a product company creating experiences that help people switch off, in the sleep and rest sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151818Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ANSYNC TOKYO was established on August 8, 2026, and launched as a product company offering experiences that help people switch off, in the sleep and rest sector. It is developing its first product, the thought-canceling pillow “ANSYNC PILLOW,” with presales planned on Makuake in December 2026. Through collaboration between Oneder and CROSS TOKYO, the company has built a system to handle everything from product development to marketing. WISDOM, Change and PST form business partnership, launch corporate “EQ Training × Voice EQ Measurement” servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151817Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社WISDOM has formed a business partnership with 株式会社チェンジ and PST株式会社 and will launch “EQ Training × Voice EQ Measurement,” a new service combining EQ training with EQ measurement through voice analysis for businesses, starting October 2, 2026. Layer8’s autonomous AI “Trident” ranks No. 1 worldwide in HackerOne’s VDP rankingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151816Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Layer8の自律型AI「Trident」が、HackerOneの2026年第3四半期VDPランキングで世界1位を獲得。同社はWebアプリケーション・API向けペネトレーションテストサービス「Layer8 Trident」を提供中。 “EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026 EXHIBITION” to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151815Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人静けさの森共鳴機構は、大阪・関西万博閉幕1周年にあわせ、2026年10月12日に「EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026 EXHIBITION」を開催する。本イベントでは、万博で得た気づきから始まった多様な活動や挑戦を表彰する「EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026」の受賞者決定と展示が行われ、審査委員によるトークセッションや公式キャラクター「ミャクミャク」の登場、パートナー企業とのコラボお弁当販売などが予定されている。 Next-generation nickel-zinc batteries to be exhibited at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151814Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエナジーウィズ株式会社は、安全性と高機能を備えた次世代電池「ニッケル亜鉛電池」を2026年10月に行われる「Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026」に出展し、実製品を初公開するとともに鉛蓄電池との性能比較を行う。 Signing of official apparel sponsorship agreement with Chuo University Track and Field Club’s Distance Running Teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151813Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES飛島ホールディングス株式会社は、中央大学陸上競技部長距離ブロックの活動を支援するため、一般社団法人CHUO EKIDEN CLUBと公式ウェアスポンサー契約を締結した。2026年10月からの学生三大駅伝より選手着用ウェアにロゴ掲出される。 Solving the question “What should I use?” when adopting AI: AI Portalize now offers more than 500 ready-to-use AI tools and practical know-how resources. Cross-search lets users find what they need simply by entering what they want to dohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151812Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Portalize株式会社は、提供する公式AIツールと活用ナレッジの合計数が500件を超えたことを発表。また、「やりたいこと」を入力するとツールと記事が同時に検索できる横断検索機能を新たに提供している。 【株式会社小林洋行】自己株式の取得状況および取得終了に関するお知らせhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151811Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社小林洋行は、2026年3月26日の取締役会決議に基づく自己株式取得が終了したと発表。9月中に3万3,000株を取得し、累計取得株数は26万1,000株、累計取得金額は約1億4,148万円となった。 [Survey] 84% of people who have closed a family grave say they are glad they did—with the biggest regret being “I wish I’d done it sooner”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151810Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Sora Capitalが実施した墓じまい経験者100名への調査で、84%が「やってよかった」と回答。最大の後悔は「もっと早くすればよかった」（36%）であり、事前の不安は実際の大変さを上回っていた。 Sonic’s 35th anniversary × Arita ware with a 400-year legacy. Limited to 50 worldwide, on sale from Friday, Oct. 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151809Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal porcelain brand “YOYOYO™” will begin selling “Infinite Blue,” a Sonic the Hedgehog Arita ware piece, on Oct. 9, 2026, with a worldwide limit of 50 pieces. Priced at 1 million yen, it will be exhibited and sold by lottery at 池袋PARCO. A powerful security and disaster-prevention ally that uses light and sound to signal its presence in an emergency: Konan Original “PortTech Sound Warning Alarm Light” now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151808Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKonan Shoji has launched “Sound Warning Alarm Light (model number: IWL-24B),” a new product under its original “PortTech” brand, which combines disaster-prevention and security functions. Sales began on the company’s official e-commerce site in September 2026. Price gap widens as expense regulations tighten in October: Kamaishi City’s hometown tax donations include items priced 37,000 yen lower than on portals. Designated donations support an NPO for children with disabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151807Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES岩手県釜石市のふるさと納税特設サイト「ふるさと生活」は、楽天ふるさと納税と比較して返礼品の寄附額が最大37,000円安い。10月の経費規制強化によりポータル手数料の高さが浮上する中、同サイトでは障害児支援NPO「認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness」への指定寄附も可能。 First-time exhibitor: Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, to exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, showcase its tourism and MICE attractions, and sign a memorandum of cooperation with a Japanese organizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151806Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAstana, the capital of Kazakhstan, will exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 for the first time, hold business meetings with Japan’s travel industry, and sign a memorandum of cooperation between Astana Invest and JIDA. Over 100,000 cumulative views! The 5th short drama starring HKT48, “My First Dress,” premieres October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151805Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラック will release “My First Dress,” the 5th short drama starring HKT48, on October 1, 2026. The series has surpassed 100,000 cumulative views and tells stories based on real-life experiences around weddings, funerals and other ceremonial occasions. NEXTBLUE、東京都「TOKYO SUTEAM」グローバルコースに採択。MATTERと日本発フェムテック・ヘルスケアスタートアップの米国進出を支援https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151804Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEXTBLUEは、東京都の「TOKYO SUTEAM」グローバルコースに採択され、MATTERと連携して日本発フェムテック・ヘルスケアスタートアップの米国進出を支援するプログラムを実施する。 For kids: Learn English through Bollywood dance! A class exploring Indian culture in English will be held for the first time at STUDIO BOLLYQUE Jimbocho.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151803Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BOLLYQUE will hold its first workshop at STUDIO BOLLYQUE Jimbocho on October 17, 2026, for students in grades 1–4, teaching Indian culture and Bollywood dance in English. “MILLE FEUILLE & KUKKIA” goes on sale Tuesday, October 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151802Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社赤い帽子 will launch “MILLE FEUILLE & KUKKIA,” an assorted gift combining “Mille-feuille,” a pastry made with 100% butter, and the popular cookie “Kukkia,” on October 6, 2026. [October 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.)] Take commemorative photos at a scenic Nagoya Castle photo spot! Make limited-edition trading cards and photo panels on-site at “Castle Photo Studio + Lab” by PDAYhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151801Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe photo editing service PDAY, offered by 株式会社コイデカメラ and 有限会社モノグラム, will set up at Nagoya Castle during “SOCIAL CASTLE MARKET 2026” on October 10 and 11, 2026, offering commemorative photos and on-site creation of trading cards and photo panels. [Wakashachiya, famous for its curry udon] Original curry bread launches at 3 Japanese-affiliated hotels in Guamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151800Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社若鯱家のオリジナルカレーパン「若鯱家の和風だしカレーパン」が、グアムの日系3ホテル（ホテル・ニッコー・グアム、ザ・ツバキタワー、リーガロイヤル・ラグーナ・グアム）にて販売を開始。 “iseshima connect project” launches its fiscal 令和8年度 initiatives, aiming to attract high-value inbound tourism to Ise-Shima and build sustainable tourism destinationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151799Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益社団法人伊勢志摩観光コンベンション機構 will launch the demonstration phase of the “iseshima connect project” in fiscal 令和8年度, aiming to accelerate inbound tourism promotion and enable the region to operate independently under local leadership. Answers to “What should I do?” in payroll operations. Ecomic launches “Payroll Practice Lab by Ecomic,” a practical resource for payroll calculation and year-end adjustmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-09/index-en-p5.html#n3151798Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エコミック launched “Payroll Practice Lab by Ecomic,” a web-based resource sharing practical information on payroll calculation and year-end adjustments, on October 1, 2026.