Nov. 27 (Fri.): AndTech to hold online Zoom seminar on material design and latest trends in resins for next-generation semiconductor packaging substrates
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社AndTech will hold an online Zoom seminar on Nov. 27, 2026, on the theme of “Material Design and Latest Trends in Resins for Next-Generation Semiconductor Packaging Substrates.” The participation fee is 38,500 yen (tax included).
A festive collection to brighten the holidays arrives from バーバリー ビューティ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
バーバリー ビューティ will release the limited-edition “バーバリー ビューティ Festive Collection” on Nov. 4, 2026. It includes limited-edition eyeshadow palettes and blushes, as well as 3 fragrance gift sets.
Improve your English for entrance exams in 3 months. ENGLISH COMPANY founder and author of “100 Rules of English Grammar” to hold a free webinar on scientific English-learning methods for medical school and top university applicants on Oct. 31
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社新恵社 and 株式会社Learning City will hold a free webinar on Oct. 31, 2026, explaining scientific English-learning methods for medical school and top university applicants. Speakers will be ENGLISH COMPANY founder Kensaku Oka and Hideya Tokiyoshi, author of “100 Rules of English Grammar.”
グランド ハイアット 福岡 | Reservations for 2026 Christmas cakes open Oct. 15
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
グランド ハイアット 福岡 will begin accepting reservations for 2026 Christmas cakes and takeaway food on Oct. 15. Special early-bird prices will also be available.
Facts
Limited to 100
Special early-bird price: 6,000 yen
Regular price: 6,500 yen
Limited to 250
Limited to 30
Special early-bird price: 25,000 yen
Regular price: 27,000 yen
Special early-bird price: 3,500 yen
Regular price: 4,000 yen
Special early-bird price: 4,500 yen
List price: 5,000 yen
Special early-bird price: 20,000 yen
Regular price: 22,000 yen
Companies mentioned：グランド ハイアット 福岡、株式会社博多住吉ホテルマネジメント、THE MARKET F カフェ、キャナルシティ博多、grandhyatt.com、fukuoka.grand.hyatt.com
New feature added to AI call center system “VLOOM”: “AI Analysis” streamlines service quality assessments and customer needs analysis
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コラボス has added an “AI Analysis” feature to its AI call center system “VLOOM.” The feature uses call recordings to automatically assess service quality and analyze customer needs.
Facts
June 2026
A-13-5032
October 2001
Companies mentioned：株式会社コラボス、AWS、Amazon Web Services
Get an advance tasting of the upcoming “Secret Bottle”! Special tasting seminar by 長濱蒸溜所 chief blender Yusuke Yaku to be held in Shinjuku from 16:00 on Oct. 12, 2026 (Mon., national holiday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ロイヤルマイル has announced a special tasting seminar led by the chief blender of 長濱蒸溜所, to be held in Shinjuku on Oct. 12, 2026.
[New release] Alien Chair Pro 2.0 preorder sales begin on Oct. 5
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Alien Chair Pro from office chair brand “EastForce” has been updated and will go on sale for preorder as the “Alien Chair Pro 2.0” on Oct. 5, 2026. It features a 4D headrest and highly durable mesh. The black model is 36,999 yen, and the ash white model is 38,999 yen.
株式会社商船三井 welcomed 28 new employees on Oct. 1. President Jotaro Tamura delivered an address at the entrance ceremony, speaking about the values of Challenge and Safety.
[Nihon Rikagaku Industry] Exhibiting at the inclusive outdoor festival “Tonto Festival 2026,” opening tomorrow! Limited sales of new “Moomin tin Kitpas” product, plus “Acrylic Drawing” and “Handprint Workshop” activities!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本理化学工業株式会社 will exhibit at the inclusive outdoor festival “Tonto Festival 2026,” to be held on Oct. 3 and 4, 2026, at Metsä Village in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture. The company will offer workshops using “Kitpas” and sell the new “Moomin tin Kitpas” product.
Nakgopsae specialty restaurant “사위식당 (Sawui Sikdang)” to open Ikebukuro West Exit location on Saturday, Oct. 10!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Nakgopsae specialty restaurant “사위식당 (Sawui Sikdang)” will open its Ikebukuro West Exit location on Oct. 10, 2026. As Korea’s No. 1 franchise, it is accelerating its expansion in Japan and actively seeking franchisees.
Is “babka” a dessert? Japan’s first babka specialty shop, BABKA cadabra, celebrates its 1st anniversary!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
BABKA cadabra, a Kyoto-born babka specialty shop operated by リボン食品株式会社, will celebrate its 1st anniversary on Oct. 4, 2026. To mark the occasion, it will release a new palm-sized “Babka Cube” and give a limited-edition tumbler to customers who spend 2,500 yen or more, including tax.
Facts
Celebrates its 1st anniversary
Celebrates its 1st anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Price: 486 yen each (tax included)
Babka Cube (all 6 varieties)
For customers who spend 2,500 yen or more, including tax
Began manufacturing and selling margarine in Japan for the first time in 1907
Building on the technology and expertise cultivated over 118 years since its founding
Companies mentioned：リボン食品株式会社、BABKA cadabra、Fat Witch New York
“The original tokusatsu hero” Moonlight Mask, which captivated audiences in the Showa era, begins airing on 衛星劇場 on Monday, Oct. 5! A comment from star Koichi Ose has also arrived!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Showa-era tokusatsu hero drama Moonlight Mask begins airing on the CS channel 衛星劇場 on Oct. 5. The 123 surviving episodes of the 130-episode series will be aired in sequence, and a comment from star Koichi Ose has arrived.
“NSGカレッジリーグ University Festival,” a major festival created by about 8,000 vocational school students and attracting a total of 20,000 attendees, to be held on Oct. 17 and 18
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
NSGカレッジリーグ will hold the “NSGカレッジリーグ University Festival in Toki Messe 2026” at Toki Messe in Niigata City on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. About 8,000 students will participate, and organizers expect a total of 20,000 visitors. Experience booths, food stalls, guest stage events and more are planned.
The first 3D live showcase performance by the next-generation multimedia project “ALIEN STAGE” will be broadcast live exclusively on “ABEMA PPV” on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 16 and 19 o’clock!
Korean brands compete for rankings based on “support” and “sales.” A participatory K-Beauty pop-up with rankings that change daily will run for 13 days at 雑貨館インキューブ天神店
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
OriginalKITERU合同会社は、2026年10月6日から18日まで雑貨館インキューブ天神店にて、来場者のSNS応援と売れ行きで順位が変動する参加型K-Beautyポップアップ「K-Beauty Discovery at INCUBE 天神 Season 1」を開催する。約40の韓国ブランドが参加し、ランキングボードで順位が毎日公開される。
Nov. 27 (Fri.) AndTech to hold an online Zoom webinar: “Latest Developments in PFAS Regulations and Trends in Alternative Materials for Compliance: Current Status, Concepts and Future Directions in Fluorine-Free Materials Development”
ベンスクリニック横浜 will begin offering “リトゥオ（Re2O）,” a skin booster that uses a human-derived acellular dermal matrix, in October 2026. The standard price starts at 29,900 yen (before tax).
Shosukabu.com Chairman and Representative Director Yutaka Yamanaka wins damages lawsuit against コスモ株式会社; Tokyo District Court rejects motion to transfer case to Osaka District Court
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
In a damages lawsuit filed by Shosukabu.com Chairman and Representative Director Yutaka Yamanaka against コスモ株式会社 and Kenji Mori, the Tokyo District Court rejected a motion to transfer the case to the Osaka District Court and ruled that proceedings would continue in Tokyo.
A collaboration sneaker with PUMA arrives as part of kolor’s AW26 collection
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
kolor has unveiled a collaboration sneaker with PUMA. Based on the Suede, the design evokes the winter sea, the theme of its 2026 AW collection. Priced at ¥63,800, it goes on sale Oct. 10.
Rising prices reignite interest in at-home beauty! Full-scale launch of NanoD skincare with nano-diamonds, bringing a professional “home spa” experience to your home
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
HADARIKI PLUS株式会社 is stepping up sales of its NanoD skincare series, formulated with nano-diamonds, as a home spa option in response to a decline in salon visits amid rising prices.
Facts
Original全体で約4割〜5割（40%〜50%強）
Down 1 to 2 points overall
Original「3〜4ヶ月に1回」へ通うペース
A decrease of several percent to around 10% year on year
First event in the Tokai region: 3-day limited-time event THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND, where visitors can experience the world of James Bond, to be held at Midland Square in Nagoya
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
OriginalBLBG株式会社は、2026年10月10日から12日まで名古屋・ミッドランドスクエアにて、ジェームズ・ボンドの世界を体感する3日間限定ポップアップイベント『THE WORLD OF JAMES BOND』を開催する。アストンマーティン DB12の展示や歴代ボンド着用アイテムのレプリカ販売、トークセッションが行われる。
— Hanshin Tigers Calendar 2027 Edition Now on Sale! — Make 2027 all about the Tigers! Add color to every day cheering on the Hanshin Tigers!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Mail-order sales of the Hanshin Tigers Calendar 2027 edition begin on October 2. 3 types are set to go on sale: wall, desk and mascot calendars. Details on purchase bonuses, the release date and sales locations have been announced.
JAF Miyazaki: “Drivers’ Seminar: General Course (Half-Day)” to be held on Tuesday, November 3 (public holiday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Miyazaki Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold the “Drivers’ Seminar: General Course (Half-Day)” at the Miyazaki Prefectural Comprehensive Driver’s License Center on November 3, 2026.
Taking place tomorrow, October 3! Tochigi Prefecture to support the 2nd Try On Dog Festa in Hunter Mountain
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ハブファン株式会社 announced that Tochigi Prefecture will support the 2nd Try On Dog Festa in Hunter Mountain, to be held on October 3, 2026, at ハンターマウンテン塩原 in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture.
STORM × gg: 2 limited-edition gaming PCs now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The gaming PC search site gg, operated by 合同会社気づけば, has partnered with 株式会社アイティーシー’s BTO brand STORM to begin selling 2 limited-edition gaming PC models.
M·A·C updates your fall and winter look: refined brow products and rich eyeliner arrive
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
M·A·C will launch 3 new products in limited quantities on October 2, 2026: Pro Brow Styler Fill & Shade Pencil, Pro Brow Whip Grip Mousse, and Kajal Excès Longwear Eyeliner.
“Tomorrow’s Tokyo Project” — Get to know Tokyo and you’ll love it more and want to welcome others to it — Recruiting participants for “Sustainable Tourism on Tokyo’s Islands”
Main visual featuring the 6 cast members of the stage production Suite of Massacre, to be staged in February 2027, unveiled! Comments from director Tamiya Kuriyama and star Yoshio Inoue also released. Advance ticket sales open on Sunday, October 4
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hisashi Inoue’s play Suite of Massacre will be staged in February 2027. Directed by Tamiya Kuriyama and starring Yoshio Inoue, the production has unveiled its main visual featuring 6 cast members and their comments. Advance ticket sales begin October 4.
Facts
6 cast members
Advance sales on a first-come, first-served basis begin on October 4
A limited podcast where artists and FM802 DJs chat casually about “music and the outdoors”: “CHILL GREEN presents — Where There’s Fire”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
濵田酒造株式会社 will release a special program based on the world of CHILL GREEN, a novel botanical-style barley shochu, as the FM802 Podcast “CHILL GREEN presents — Where There’s Fire,” for a limited run of 4 episodes starting October 9, 2026.
Facts
Limited to 4 episodes starting Friday, October 9, 2026
[No reservation required; free admission] Get treasure with the hugely popular “LEGO® × Minecraft” programming activity! A 1-day-only event at the autumn festival at SOCOLA武蔵小金井クロス on October 12 (Mon., national holiday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Pendemy will offer free programming experiences combining LEGO® and Minecraft, as well as an AI coaster-making workshop, at the “Socola Autumn Festival” on October 12, 2026.
Survey examines use of pay-later payments for public sports betting. 91.4% spend less than ¥50,000 per month, with credit cards the most common method
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Public Sports Betting Payment Guide, operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 58 people who had used pay-later payments for online public sports betting. Credit cards were the most common payment method (63.8%), and 91.4% spent less than ¥50,000 per month on account top-ups.
Facts
58 participants
September 13–16, 2026
37 people
63.8％
25 people
43.1％
14 people
24.1％
91.4％
50,000 yen
48.3％
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイトクリエーション、クラウドワークス、PayPayクレジット、au、KDDI、NTTドコモ、SoftBank、楽天モバイル、PayPay、楽天ペイ、ペイディ、PR TIMES
Recruitment opens for event staff for “TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 REBOOT,” a startup festival for the U25 generation!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Staff are being recruited for “TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 REBOOT,” a startup event for the U25 generation. It will be held in Tenjin, Fukuoka, on November 14, with applications closing on October 28.
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
Approximately 10 people are planned for the overall team
The previous TORYUMON 2026 焔 drew approximately 500 people to the venue
アイデム and リッケイ sign basic agreement toward strategic business partnership in system development and the use of AI technology
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
アイデム and リッケイ signed a basic agreement toward a strategic, medium- to long-term business partnership in system development and the use of AI technology. They aim to create businesses worth a cumulative ¥2 billion over the 5-year period from 2026 through 2030.
[For DX and HR departments] Don’t let generative AI use end with “use by a few employees”! Free webinar to teach principles for workplace adoption and business process redesign
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TAC株式会社 will hold a free “3-part series” of webinars on workplace adoption of generative AI and business process redesign. The instructor will be Koichi Kukita of 株式会社IMゼロワンサポート, and the webinars will be held on Zoom in October and November 2026.
アパホテル株式会社 will illuminate the windows of the Central Tower at アパホテル＆リゾート〈東京ベイ幕張〉, which it operates, to mark the retirement ceremony for 千葉ロッテマリーンズ player Katsuya Kakunaka, to be held at ZOZO Marine Stadium on October 2.
Facts
367 domestically operated hotels under the company’s own brand
レンジャーシステムズ signs agreement with 山口県’s 岩国市 to establish a business presence
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
レンジャーシステムズ株式会社 signed an agreement with 山口県’s 岩国市 on October 1, 2026, to establish a new business base and expand its operations in the Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu regions.
Originalオトメイト新作「MIX DUNK -KING OF BASKETBALL-」発売記念！プレゼントキャンペーンのお知らせ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
アイディアファクトリー株式会社 announced a giveaway campaign to celebrate the release of “MIX DUNK -KING OF BASKETBALL-,” a Nintendo Switch game from the women’s game brand オトメイト, scheduled for release on November 26, 2026.
Against a backdrop of soaring whey ingredient costs, 武内製薬’s “ザプロ” expands nutrition options. Egg protein launches, with cream of rice scheduled for release on October 9
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
In response to rising whey ingredient costs, 武内製薬 has launched egg-white-based egg protein under its own brand, “ザプロ,” and plans to release cream of rice made with 100% domestically produced rice on October 9.
Facts
On September 28, 2026
On October 9, 2026
Original2025年10月の1ポンド当たり5.80米ドルから
To $10.50 in the first quarter of 2026
Rose approximately 1.8 times
After more than 100 rounds of prototyping and tasting
Sets new records for sales and profit for 2 consecutive months since joining the CCHグループ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社AGENT SUCCESS set new records for sales and profit for 2 consecutive months, August and September, after joining the CCHグループ. The factors included the adoption of CCH’s M&A expertise and an acceleration of inbound marketing using YouTube.
The organizing committee, including 株式会社One Bright KOBE, announced that the arena music festival “KOBE MUSIC COMMONS 2026,” scheduled to be held at GLION ARENA KOBE on December 30, 2026, will be postponed until the end of 2027 due to insufficient preparation time.
Facts
2026
Dec. 30
2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社One Bright KOBE、KOBE MUSIC COMMONS実行委員会
[New fund launched!] Applications for “Rाकutama No. 49 (Azabu-Juban Project)” open at 12:00 on October 5!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Rakutama,” a real estate crowdfunding platform operated by 株式会社フロンティアグループ, will open applications for its new fund, “Rakutama No. 49 (Azabu-Juban Project),” at 12:00 on October 5. The capital-gains fund has a 16-month investment period and an expected yield of 6.1%, and offers investor protection through subordinated investment as well as a points campaign.
U-ZERO wins the top award in the Organizational Transformation and Development category of the Professional Division at 日本の人事部’s “HR Awards 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社U-ZERO’s “U-ZERO Engagement Suite,” a cloud service that uses AI to transform employee engagement, won the top award in the Organizational Transformation and Development category of the Professional Division at the “HR Awards 2026,” hosted by 日本の人事部.
Facts
377 entries
18 award-winning entries
1st for the 7th consecutive year
6% in 2024
to 10%
Global average: 23%
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-ZERO、日本の人事部、厚生労働省、コンカー日本法人、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、SAPジャパン株式会社、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、ベタープレイス・ジャパン株式会社、ギャラップ社、日本パブリックリレーションズ研究所
Protecting families from “mortgage anxiety” caused by 日銀 rate hikes. A real estate “community doctor” in Tokyo’s Kita Ward opens a dedicated SOS hotline, “My Parents’ Home and My Home Rescue for Emergencies,” for worries people cannot share with anyone
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社彦や不動産 has opened “My Parents’ Home and My Home Rescue for Emergencies,” a dedicated hotline where people can seek advice anonymously via LINE about mortgage repayment anxiety and inheritance issues arising from 日銀 rate hikes.
株式会社BULL awarded an additional ¥260 million under 文部科学省’s SBIR Phase 3 program
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社BULL received an allocation of ¥260 million in additional funding under 文部科学省’s SBIR Phase 3 program for a theme focused on the development and demonstration of space debris reduction technology.
“Aomori, a Treasure Trove of Food”: Prefectural product promotional video to be released on October 1 (Thursday), showcasing Aomori’s food through 3 perspectives: the seasons, producers and ingredients
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
As part of its “Aomori, a Treasure Trove of Food” project, 青森県 will release a promotional video on October 1, 2026, highlighting Aomori’s food through 3 perspectives: the seasons, producers and ingredients. The video is scheduled to air on official social media accounts and YouTube channels, as well as at venues for the “Blue Sparkle Aomori National Sports Festival and Sports Festival for Persons with Disabilities,” to be held in October of the same year. The initiative also includes the creation of a new logo, “AOMORI ONE,” and the appointment of Takafumi Hamada as an adviser.
Facts
To be released on October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
To be held from October 10 (Saturday) to October 20 (Tuesday)
To be held from October 23 (Friday) to October 26 (Monday)
Talk event to be held in November 2026
January–February 2027: Second “Aomori, a Treasure Trove of Food” special menu fair
株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE lends support to “Beer Marche 2026 @ Toyama,” to be held in Toyama City
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE will support “Beer Marche 2026 @ Toyama,” to be held in Toyama City on October 17, 2026. The company opened a Toyama sales office in April and is working to revitalize the region.
ハンサード・インターナショナル・リミテッド Japan Branch joins 在日英国商業会議所（BCCJ） as a corporate member
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The Japan Branch of investment manager ハンサード・インターナショナル・リミテッド has joined 在日英国商業会議所（BCCJ） as a corporate member. Group CEO トーマス・モーフェット visited Japan, met with セーラ・バックレイ of BCCJ, and exchanged views on collaboration.
Facts
August 2026
Sept. 2
1600 years
1948
More than approximately 3,700 individual members
More than 230 corporate members
40 industries
Companies mentioned：ハンサード・インターナショナル・リミテッド、在日英国商業会議所、BCCJ、British Chamber of Commerce in Japan、ロンドン証券取引所
Utopai Studios revamps “PAI” for film and TV production and unveils video generation model “Utopai X,” enhancing production intelligence
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Utopai Studios announced on September 30 a revamped version of its film and television production platform “PAI” and its video generation model “Utopai X.” Utopai X ranked 2nd worldwide in Artificial Analysis’s rankings, while PAI enhances the production process through script analysis and support features powered by AI agents.
[New release] A new kind of yakiniku sauce for enjoying beef with a beef-stock-based sauce: “Gyudashi Yakiniku Sauce, Citrus Style, Shichidaime Kobayashi,” released 10/1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コバヤシ released “Gyudashi Yakiniku Sauce, Citrus Style, Shichidaime Kobayashi,” a beef-stock-based yakiniku sauce, on October 1, 2026.
ベース株式会社（securities code: 4481）to speak at its first seminar for individual investors in Nagoya
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ベース株式会社 appeared at the Kabu Berry-hosted IR seminar “Kabu Berry Lab” in Nagoya on September 13, 2026, and explained its business overview and growth strategy.
The 3rd installment of the “What’s Central Up To?” series! New TV commercial focuses on Central Automotive Products’ alcohol detector business
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
中央自動車工業株式会社 has produced “Interlock,” the 3rd installment of its corporate TV commercial series “What’s Central Up To?,” featuring actor Ayami Makita. The commercial will begin airing on October 3, 2026. It introduces the company’s alcohol detector business and its efforts to prevent drunk driving through its interlock system.
Facts
(15 seconds)
October 3, 2026
80th anniversary
May 2026
May 2025
Original資本金:10億100万円
Companies mentioned：中央自動車工業株式会社、電通、GMO ENGINE、モメンタム、PICTCORE、TREE Digital Studio、バックスラッシュ、スーパーボーイ、電通キャスティングアンドエンタテインメント
Spiber opens to external clients its fermentation production technology developed through mass production of its own materials
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Spiber株式会社 is launching “SPIBER BIOFOUNDRY,” a new business that makes available to other companies its protein production technology and facilities using microbial fermentation, developed through mass production of its own material, Brewed Protein™. The business will be unveiled at “BioJapan 2026,” held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7, 2026, and will offer 2 services: development of high-protein-producing strains and process development and contract manufacturing.
Facts
Over approximately 20 years
Production concentration of 50 g/L
At over 90%
An average of 4 times
Up to 40 times
A commercial plant in Thailand with capacity exceeding 100 kL
Stage play “Emoharu Drama: What Does ‘Emoi’ Mean?” set for November 2026! Cast announced
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Emoharu Drama: What Does ‘Emoi’ Mean?,” a stage adaptation of the vertical short drama “#EmoharuDrama” streamed on TikTok and YouTube, will run at Theatre Alpha Tokyo from November 18 to 23, 2026.
Speakers announced for “Blockchain Summit 2026 Autumn”; Kirifuda CEO Hideyuki Akagawa to appear alongside key figures in on-chain finance
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hideyuki Akagawa, representative of キリフダ株式会社, will serve as a moderator and deliver a keynote at “Blockchain Summit 2026 Autumn,” to be held on October 5, 2026. The session will discuss the use of stablecoins with au Coincheck Digital Assets, Japan Financial Elan Technologies, JPYC and others. Many companies, including ジェーシービー and みずほ銀行, will also participate.
Facts
October 5, 2026
Capital: 165 million yen
Companies mentioned：キリフダ株式会社、Pacific Meta Group、au Coincheck Digital Assets、Japan Financial Elan Technologies、JPYC、ジェーシービー、SBI VCトレード、みずほ銀行、野村ホールディングス、三井物産、三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券、a16z crypto、Aptos Labs、au Coincheck Digital Assets株式会社、Japan Financial Elan Technologies株式会社、JPYC株式会社、株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、KDDI株式会社、三井物産株式会社
日本空輸株式会社 has begun selling its “Fall and Winter Package Plan,” featuring JALグループ LCC carrier スプリング・ジャパン’s 2026 winter schedule. Airfare and hotel stays can be booked together for routes from Narita and Chubu to New Chitose, Hakodate and Hiroshima. Return dates can be selected from 3 periods: November 16 and 17, December 21, and January 12, 2027.
“Onegai Aipri” anime: Episode 27 synopsis and preview images released!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The synopsis and preview images for Episode 27 of the “Onegai Aipri” anime have been released. It will air on the TV Tokyo network of 6 stations from 9:30 on October 4. It was also announced that the anime is scheduled to begin airing in April 2026, 2 arcade games are scheduled to launch, and related toys will be released by タカラトミー.
“Roman Disco,” promoting physical and mental well-being through music: Report on the September 2026 events
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Roman Disco,” an event promoting physical and mental well-being through music, was held over 3 days—September 13, 19 and 26, 2026—in Futako-Tamagawa, Kobe and Tsubame-Sanjo. Performances by senior dance teams and interactions with attendees took place, while an adjoining booth also raised awareness about the importance of hepatitis testing.
Facts
Held over 3 days
Held over 3 days, on September 13, 19 and 26, 2026
The “Know About Hepatitis Project” has been running since 2012
From “reading” about Kyoto crafts to “visiting” them | 京都伝統産業ミュージアム to sell its first experiential tour through its official e-commerce site
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
京都伝統産業ミュージアム has published “CRAFTED vol.6,” an article introducing Kyoto stone crafts by 齋田石材店, on its official e-commerce site, “MOCAD ONLINE SHOP,” and has begun selling an experience tour that includes a workshop visit and a matcha-grinding experience at the company.
The used condominium market in the 3 central Tokyo wards enters a correction phase—What inventory, closing prices and discount rates reveal about future trends
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An analysis of the used condominium market in the 3 central Tokyo wards by マンションリサーチ株式会社. Based on 51,744 data points from 2024 through September 2026, the analysis suggests the market is shifting from a phase of rising prices to a correction phase, as new listing prices fall, closing prices edge down, time on market lengthens, discount rates rise and inventory grows.
Facts
Total cases: 51,744
A website publishing price trends for condominiums for sale across 140,000 buildings nationwide
Approximately 300 million real estate listing records
Gokurakuyu・RAKU SPA × “Sanrio Characters” collaboration campaign to launch on Thursday, October 22, 2026!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社極楽湯 and 株式会社GK Marketing will hold the “Kawaii♡Bath Time” collaboration campaign with Sanrio Characters at 15 locations in the Gokurakuyu・RAKU SPA group starting October 22, 2026.
A brewery-exclusive sake from Otaru, now in Osaka. 田中酒造’s “亀甲蔵” arrives, with a tasting comparison against the junmai daiginjo “宝川”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
At the Osaka izakaya 北海道海鮮 にほんいち 福島店, operated by 株式会社N・I, 田中酒造’s brewery-exclusive junmai ginjo sake “亀甲蔵” and junmai daiginjo “宝川” from Otaru will be available starting October 3, 2026. A tasting set will also be offered.
The TV anime “Ranma 1/2” and “Yokohama Iekei Ramen 壱角家” team up for their first-ever collaboration!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A collaboration campaign between 壱角家, operated by 株式会社ガーデン, and the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” will run from October 16 to November 23, 2026. Limited-edition ramen and drinks will be sold at 115 locations, with merchandise also available at some locations.
ADKグループ to take the stage again this year at “Toranomon Advertising Festival,” a celebration of advertising creativity
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ADKグループ will take part in all 10 sessions of “Toranomon Advertising Festival,” an advertising creativity festival held at Toranomon Hills from October 9 to 17, 2026.
Hosting a webinar on “Transforming business operations through processes × data in the AI era” (co-hosted with ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エル・ティー・エス and ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社 will co-host a webinar on October 29 titled “Transforming business operations through processes × data in the AI era.”
“Obungu and Friends: More! Outings to Shrines, Temples and the Movies”—Encore of the hugely popular “Obungu and Friends” × “Shrines, Temples and Movies” collaboration!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
松竹株式会社 will hold an event featuring SNS-popular characters “Obungu and Friends,” selling offerings and general merchandise at shrines and temples, キデイランド and 松竹歌舞伎屋本舗, starting November 6, 2026.
To mark the renovation of 横須賀美術館, 横須賀市 will hold “Metaverse Yokosuka Sightseeing Tour on the Road vol.2” on the VRChat metaverse platform. World creator そにつく and city staff will provide commentary.
Survey on telework practices and adoption｜69.1% want to continue teleworking; 52.7% of those working remotely 3–5 days a week say their happiness has increased
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a survey by 株式会社ネオマーケティング, 69.1% of people with telework experience want to continue, and 52.7% of those who telework 3–5 days a week feel their happiness has increased. Fully remote work accounts for just 22.6%, with hybrid work the norm.
Facts
69.1% want to continue teleworking
Fully remote work accounts for just 22.6%
40.0% say their productivity “increased” with telework
[How children spend their days off] Departing 10/25: A field guide-making tour with field guide creator Mr. Maruyama Takashi!—Autumn at Zoorasia edition
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社プラスワン教育 will hold an “Autumn at Zoorasia” field guide-making tour on October 25, 2026, supervised by field guide creator Mr. Maruyama Takashi.
Build the “ability to experiment and learn independently” needed in the AI era across all 4 lessons: “Programming Education HALLO Winter School 2026” launches!
【にじさんじ】Kuzuha’s first in-person solo live in 3 years streams live on Niconico on 10/12! Kenmochi Toya, Fuwa Minato, Ibrahim and Lauren Iroas to appear as guests
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ドワンゴ announced that Kuzuha, a member of the VTuber group にじさんじ, will hold “Kuzuha One-Man Live ‘Bloody Alexandrite’,” his first in-person solo live in 3 years, at K-Arena Yokohama on October 12, 2026, with a live broadcast on ニコニコ生放送. 4 guests, including Kenmochi Toya, will appear, and ticket sales begin October 1.
【New product】Solves the problem of cold hands on winter motorcycle rides. Fleece-lined handlebar covers let you see and operate the turn signals and horn through a clear window
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Fun Standard株式会社 began selling a fleece-lined handlebar cover on Oct. 1, 2026, under its automotive accessories brand CRAFTWORKS. Designed to solve the problem of cold hands when riding a motorcycle in winter, it features a transparent window for checking switch operation. Suggested retail price: from 2,980 yen.
For used and classic car owners: Solving the problem of universal floor mats that “don’t fit.” The “3D Gorilla Mat,” which can be trimmed with scissors for a perfect fit, is here
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Fun Standard株式会社 has released a redesigned version of the universal “3D Gorilla Mat” under its automotive accessories brand CRAFTWORKS. The mat can be freely resized with scissors.
“I only want to carry the clubs I need.” Earned the No. 1 spot in its Amazon category in less than 2 weeks after launch. A self-standing golf bag weighing about 1kg and holding up to 7 clubs
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “Self-Standing Golf Bag S-TONE SERIES SBG-101,” released under the outdoor brand “PYKES PEAK” by Fun Standard株式会社, earned the No. 1 spot in Amazon’s “Golf Stand” category in less than 2 weeks after launch. It weighs about 1kg and holds up to 7 clubs.
Make customizing your Jimny easier. CRAFT WORKS to exhibit at “TAKEGTOURING2026,” showcasing 2 vehicles: the Nomade and Sierra
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
CRAFT WORKS, a subsidiary brand of Fun Standard株式会社, will exhibit at “TAKEGTOURING2026,” held in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 4, 2026, and showcase 2 vehicles: the Jimny Nomade and Jimny Sierra.
Popular BL manga “Seventeen Syrups” teams up with “マリオンクレープ”! Original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations by Rikka Arata and collaboration crepes also go on sale!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A collaboration between the popular BL manga “Seventeen Syrups” and “マリオンクレープ” has been announced. The collaboration will feature original merchandise using newly drawn illustrations by Rikka Arata, collaboration crepes, and life-size standee displays.
Facts
Friday, October 2, 2026
October 25 (Sun)
1,100 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
990 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
¥770 (tax included)
330 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、MARION CO.,LTD.、新書館、eeo Store online、マリオンクレープ、渋谷モディ店、WACCA池袋店、eeo Store 池袋本店
Live demonstration seminar showcasing the capabilities of the industrial drone “DJI Matrice 400” and laser scanner “DJI Zenmuse L3” to be held in Tochigi on Oct. 21 (Wed.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セキド will hold the “DJI Matrice 400&Zenmuse L3 Performance Demonstration Seminar,” hosted by 株式会社NSi真岡, in Tochigi Prefecture on Oct. 21, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Capacity: 18 people
Flight time of up to 59 minutes
6kg payload
Ranging up to 950m
Dual 100MP RGB mapping cameras
More than 1,950 seminars and events of various kinds held to date
A total of more than 21,000 customers
More than 45,000 companies and government agencies
“口コミコム” to exhibit at the 10th Fashion Tech EXPO Autumn — Oct. 7 (Wed.) to Oct. 9 (Fri.) @ Tokyo Big Sight
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社mov will exhibit at the 10th Fashion Tech EXPO Autumn, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, and demonstrate “口コミコム,” an all-in-one customer acquisition platform for stores.
Photograph popular cosplayers with the EOS R8 Mark II! A hands-on photography event to be held at the “Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Canon Marketing Japan will hold a hands-on photography event using its latest mirrorless camera, the “EOS R8 Mark II,” at the “Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026,” taking place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, 2026.
STマイクロエレクトロニクス announces new intelligent power module with significant size reduction for air conditioners, heat pumps and home appliances
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
STマイクロエレクトロニクス has announced “STGI15C60S,” a new addition to its “SLLIMM Compact Series” of intelligent power modules, offering a smaller size for air conditioners and heat pumps. It is more than 30% smaller than existing IPMs and is in mass production in a 20A configuration.
Sapporo Breweries’ “Executive 360-Degree Feedback Session” wins an Excellence Award in the corporate HR category at the “HR Award 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Sapporo Breweries’ “Executive 360-Degree Feedback Session” won an Excellence Award in the corporate HR category at the “HR Award 2026,” organized by 日本の人事部.
The 2nd set of nostalgic preview photos from Ryu Koga’s 1st photo book is unveiled! Reservations for the release event open on Oct. 3!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
東京ニュース通信社 will release actor Ryu Koga’s first photo book, “Ryu Koga 1st Photo Book (tentative title),” on Nov. 17, 2026. The 2nd set of preview photos has been unveiled, and reservations for tickets to the release event open on Oct. 3.