AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-02 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 167 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 149 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [Second location in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture; 96th in the prefecture] A large-scale venue offering a wide range of entertainment services, from golf and karaoke for health to private bedrock-bath rooms for women! FIT-EASY Otagawa Station-front location grand opens Friday, Oct. 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158970Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:30:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィットイージー株式会社 will grand open FIT-EASY Otagawa Station-front location in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 30, 2026. The large-scale venue will offer entertainment services including golf, karaoke for health and private bedrock-bath rooms for women, and will be the company's 96th location in the prefecture. SHIN-JIGEN CTO Kishimoto to speak at AIST-hosted “9th Grand Canvas” on Oct. 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158971Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKazuaki Kishimoto, CTO of 株式会社SHIN-JIGEN, will speak at “9th Grand Canvas,” hosted by AIST on Oct. 6, 2026. He will share examples of demonstrations involving predictive equipment failure detection using edge AI and robotics applications, as well as perspectives on performance, quality and safety for ensuring the continued use of AI in the field. [Now underway] Korean cosmetics come together at “K-BEAUTY PARK,” now open at イトーヨーカドー大森店 | Products from 16 brands and free sampleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158966Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:23:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe limited-time Korean cosmetics pop-up event “K-BEAUTY PARK” is underway at イトーヨーカドー大森店 from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2026. The event brings together 16 brands and offers free samples with purchases of ¥3,000 or more. “I can design, but it doesn’t lead to work.” Overcome that barrier. Next Designer College’s “NDC” surpasses 20 studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158949Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:13:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of students at “NDC,” a design school operated by 株式会社Straxis, has surpassed 20. Instructors Mei Fujita and Gun Obara have taught a combined total of more than 50 people, and the school aims to foster a business perspective that encompasses sales and marketing as well as design skills. [MIESROHE] Limited-time POP UP STORE featuring Barbour, one of Britain’s leading lifestyle brands, to open at the Omotesando Hills store!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158950Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIESROHE, a women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will hold a limited-time POP UP STORE featuring British lifestyle brand Barbour at its Omotesando Hills store from Oct. 7 to 31, offering a lineup of 8 items. Latest episode of “NoBorder News,” new media covering topics taboo on terrestrial TV, releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158951Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:02:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NoBorder released “NoBorder News #56” on Sept. 28, 2026. The program featured Nobuteru Ishihara and Fumio Hirai discussing the fallout from the U.S.-China summit, political developments under the Takaichi administration, preparations for a Taiwan contingency, consumption tax cuts and fiscal sustainability, and government public relations spending. Painter and picture-book author Koichiro Kashima to hold first Osaka solo exhibition in 3 years: “Secret Fruit Tea Garden and Picture-Book Original Art Exhibition” opens Friday, Oct. 2, at えほんサロンPICOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158952Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:01:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Secret Fruit Tea Garden and Picture-Book Original Art Exhibition,” a solo exhibition by painter and picture-book author Koichiro Kashima, will open at カルチャー＆ブックカフェPICO in Osaka on Oct. 2, 2026. It is his first exhibition in Osaka in about 3 years, and will feature transparent watercolor works, original art from the Japanese-language picture book, workshops and merchandise. [Operating period: about 3 months; projected yield: 12.0% (annualized, before tax)] “ELEMOs Next-Generation Four-Wheel Mobility Fund” launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158959Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESikkaq株式会社 has launched its 4th fund, the “ELEMOs Next-Generation Four-Wheel Mobility Fund,” targeting the procurement and sales business for specified small electric four-wheel vehicles conducted by the fund operator, ELEMOs株式会社. The operating period is about 3 months, with a projected yield of 12.0% (annualized, before tax). Subscriptions are scheduled to open on Oct. 7, 2026. [PARCELLE JEWELRY] October “CARAVAN” event to be held at 9 locations nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158958Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold its monthly “CARAVAN” event at 9 locations nationwide from Oct. 3 to 23, 2026. Founding member Yoko Miyamoto will visit each location, offering assistance ranging from gemstone selection, with a focus on black opals and tourmalines, to design consultations for custom jewelry. The company also held a preview opening in August for “LAND Harajuku trunk,” the first store of its new brand, LAND. [Episode 1 available for free] The first episode of “The Tower: The Investigation of Detective Sarah Collins,” a TV adaptation of a novel by former Metropolitan Police detective Kate London, available free for a limited time on YouTube!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158957Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES元ロンドン警視庁の刑事ケイト・ロンドンの小説をドラマ化したミステリードラマ『ザ・タワー 〜刑事サラ・コリンズの捜査〜』第1話が、Prime Video「シネフィルWOWOWプラス」公式YouTubeにて10月2日20:00から期間限定で無料公開される。 Saturday drama “Rebirth of Uzume”: Work in your 20s, family in your 30s, and go all-in on what you’re good at in your 40s! Ayako Imoto’s first starring role in a new chapter of her career: “I haven’t learned tomorrow’s lines yet (laughs).” Too realistic!? Jun Shirasu also weighs in: What would you ask a handyman to do?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158956Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESイモトアヤコが連続ドラマ初主演を務める土ドラ『再生のウズメ』が、東海テレビ・フジテレビ系で10月3日よりスタートする。原作は祥伝社刊の天堂きりん作同名マンガ。40歳の元子役・田村ウズメが便利屋「救ちゃん」を通じて人生を再生していくヒューマンドラマであり、白洲迅や三倉佳奈らも出演する。 “REJECT” streamer Kon Mushin releases “Kon Mushin Birthday Goods 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158955Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the birthday of Kon Mushin, a streamer with the esports team “REJECT,” operated by 株式会社REJECT, “Kon Mushin Birthday Goods 2026” will be available for purchase by pre-order for a limited time. October 4 marks the anniversary of the first broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion! All 26 episodes of the TV series to air back-to-back for free on ABEMA! Free marathon viewing begins at 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, the anniversary, and continues for 2 consecutive dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158954Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA will air all 26 episodes of the TV series for free in a marathon to mark the anniversary of the first broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion on October 4. Live demonstrations of AI-powered content creation, including animation and app development! Free event “Game meets 52 AI CONTENTS LAB” to be held on Monday, Oct. 19! (Onarimon, Tokyo)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158953Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGame meets, a creative co-creation community organized by 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, will hold the free in-person event “Game meets 52 AI CONTENTS LAB” in Onarimon, Tokyo, on October 19, featuring live demonstrations of the production process for AI-powered animation and app development. LTK Season: Finale, the new season of LTK hosted by k4sen of the CREATOR division of “ZETA DIVISION,” kicks off!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158809Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:37:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESk4sen, a streamer with ZETA DIVISION operated by GANYMEDE株式会社, will hold the new season of League The k4sen, “LTK Season: Finale,” with support from Riot Games. It will run from October 15 to November 22, 2026, with LEVEL ∞, Red Bull, Sony (INZONE) and others participating as sponsors. New “40K MEGAMAX” model launched from the nicotine- and tar-free portable electronic shisha “Al Fakher CROWN BAR”; all 13 flavors go on sale October 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158810Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:33:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESHALLE株式会社 will begin selling the new “40K MEGAMAX” model from the Al Fakher CROWN BAR brand on October 5, 2026. It comes with 30 ml of liquid and costs ¥5,900 including tax, and is available in 13 flavors. Sales of the previous “15K” model will end once current stocks run out. Free trial demo of AI role-play training offered in response to mandatory customer-harassment countermeasureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158811Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:31:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESクリスタルメソッド株式会社 is offering a free trial demo of “AI Role-Play for Handling Customer Harassment,” an interactive training tool using AI avatars, in response to the requirement to implement customer-harassment countermeasures under the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies, which took effect on October 1, 2026. A family for every child. [October 4 is Foster Parent Day] 70 BreakingDown fighters join the efforthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158812Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES認定NPO法人日本こども支援協会 will launch the “ONE LOVE” campaign to raise awareness of the foster care system in conjunction with Foster Parent Day on October 4, with around 70 fighters from the combat-sports entertainment event BreakingDown taking part. The campaign has raised a cumulative ¥3,210,117, and will share message videos on social media to raise awareness that approximately 42,000 children are currently waiting for families. Steam Autumn Sale underway! Palworld and all ポケットペアパブリッシング titles are at their lowest prices ever!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158816Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ポケットペア is offering all of its titles, including Palworld, as well as all ポケットペアパブリッシング titles, at their lowest prices ever in the Autumn Sale underway on Steam since October 2, 2026. 『頭文字D』の伝説のシーンを、トヨタの凄腕ドライバーは再現できるのか!?10月2日「豆腐の日」特別企画 “コップの水をこぼさない高速走行”に挑戦https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158815Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn October 2, “Tofu Day,” トヨタ自動車 released a special video in collaboration with Initial D, testing whether an ace driver could recreate the work’s legendary scene of driving at high speed without spilling a cup of water. Let’s think together about “What’s wrong with this design?” We’ll also unpack the challenges of AI design! Free streaming from Oct. 26 of the archive video for the popular seminar “What’s Wrong with This Design? Design Basics Vol. 4”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158814Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream the archive video of its online seminar “What’s Wrong with This Design? Design Basics Vol. 4,” held in August, for free starting October 26. Theater Company Hikosen’s entirely original work: New stage production “Tatara no Utahime: Kagura Barai” opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158813Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTheater Company Hikosen, a group company of 株式会社ブシロード, opened the stage production “Tatara no Utahime: Kagura Barai” on October 2, 2026. The production is a sequel to the previous work, and tickets are on sale through イープラス. Mari Yaguchi and Issei Ishida chart the moments in life that “got their brains firing”! They speak candidly about their turbulent entertainment careers! “Brain Juice Timeline,” a social-media-exclusive feature from ABEMA’s “脳汁じゅ〜す,” hosted by Eiko Kano, is now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158733Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:25:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn “Brain Juice Timeline,” a social-media-exclusive feature of Season 3 of ABEMA’s “脳汁じゅ〜す,” Mari Yaguchi and Issei Ishida looked back on the ups and downs of their entertainment careers. [Dior] Mikey Madison wears Dior at the premiere of the film “Social Reckoning”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158734Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:23:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the premiere of the film “Social Reckoning” in Paris on October 1, 2026, Mikey Madison wore Dior, appearing in an embroidered silk gown. A “posture routine” that keeps the body from getting tired, day and night: unveiling a new proposal that brings together everything from wheelchairs and bedding to fully accessible accommodations, for everyday life and travelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158735Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:21:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES(株)ピーエーエス will exhibit at H.C.R. 2026, the 53rd International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition, at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme “A posture routine that keeps the body from getting tired, day and night,” it will present products and solutions including the “暮らしのあいだ” wheelchair, the “ウェルネスマットレス” and “リカバーレイ” bedding series, and the universal-access accommodation facility “coconiwa.” “We want you to hold it again!” In response to popular demand, the 2nd edition! A big gathering of “cute” birds at Sanchika in Kobe! Expanded venue and 6 days of eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158736Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:17:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エクシードジャパンは、鳥モチーフのグッズが集まるイベント「ことりすまいるまつり」の第2回を、2026年10月29日から11月3日まで神戸・さんちかホールで開催する。 Hashimoto Nanako-produced ururu to release Bridal Cardigan and Mille-feuille Set One-Piece on October 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158737Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESururu, an apparel brand produced by Nanako Hashimoto and operated by 株式会社Anfini, will release its second collection, Bridal Cardigan and Mille-feuille Set One-Piece, on its official website on October 2. Oizumi Kojo to exhibit at the Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival 2026, taking place at Kiba Park on Sunday, October 4!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158619Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:14:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大泉工場 will exhibit at the Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival 2026, held at Kiba Park on October 4, 2026, and sell _SHIP KOMBUCHA and ZEN BOWL. Free 24-page practical guide published for people working in organizations: Rethinking Work Through an Artist's Observationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158620Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:08:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社, a company conducting research and developing education in organizational behavioral science®, has published a free practical guide for people working in organizations, Rethinking Work Through an Artist's Observations. Limited to 30 participants, online: Behind the scenes of production of the generative AI anime Oiran Reincarnation revealed in full. Paid seminar explaining 15 steps, from planning to final delivery, to be held October 16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158621Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:07:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プエンテ will hold a paid online seminar on October 16, 2026, explaining the production process for the generative AI anime Oiran Reincarnation. The president of インパクトスタートアップ協会 (ISA) and representatives of 3 portfolio companies to speak at IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158622Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:06:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UNERI announced that its representative director, Masaki Kawai, and the representatives of its portfolio companies SORA Technology, AgeWellJapan and CareFran will speak at IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026, to be held on October 7, 2026. bitFlyer introduces a cooldown to prevent cryptocurrency fraud losseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158623Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:05:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社bitFlyer will introduce a cooldown feature on October 15, 2026, to prevent cryptocurrency fraud losses. When an individual customer whose identity verification was completed less than 90 days earlier deposits yen, restrictions on external transfers will apply for 48 hours after the deposit. To celebrate the digital release of new song BACKLASH! A Hiromitsu Kitayama listening party featuring exclusive voice messages will be held in the AWA Lounge!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158624Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:01:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESAWA株式会社 will hold a listening party in the AWA Lounge on October 4, 2026, to celebrate the digital release of Hiromitsu Kitayama's new song BACKLASH, featuring exclusive voice messages. Collaboration campaign between hugely popular horror game creator Chilla's Art and ROUND1 announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158625Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハイ・シーズン will hold a collaboration campaign with horror game creator Chilla's Art at ラウンドワン locations nationwide from October 17, 2026, to January 17, 2027. Direct Suzu-Kanazawa service: Hokuriku's first shared taxi launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158647Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスズ交通株式会社, a group company of 株式会社恋路観光バス, will launch a long-distance shared taxi service connecting central 珠洲市 and Kanazawa Station on September 30, 2026, the first of its kind in the 3 Hokuriku prefectures. The service requires reservations, takes 3 hours one way, and uses a fare-splitting system (up to 9 passengers, at 4,167 yen per person). Using a 観光庁 subsidy program, it aims to improve convenience for local residents, disperse tourists, and restore visitor flows to the Noto Peninsula. AMIAYA's new brand GltheaA (ジルシア) launches 10/2 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158646Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAMIAYA's new fashion brand GltheaA (ジルシア) launches on October 2. Its official online store will open on October 16, and an exhibition and ordering event for its debut collection will be held in Omotesando, Tokyo, on October 17 and 18. Ami Ozaki's 50th anniversary tour is finally underway! With more performances selling out, advance reservations for 2027 shows open October 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158645Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmi Ozaki's 50th anniversary tour, 50th Amii-versary Concert Tour 2026-2027, kicks off on October 25. The 2026 shows are doing so well that some are sold out, and advance reservations for the 2027 shows open on October 3. The band that taught Hi-STANDARD the spirit of music and DIY! The outrageously explicit documentary NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin’Up, chronicling NOFX, is finally set for theatrical release in Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158644Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe documentary NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin’Up, depicting NOFX's 40-year career, is set to open in Japan on December 4, 2026. More than 7,000 people experienced it in 10 days! Following the response to the immersive event Q LIMINAL in Tokyo, it will be held at Osaka's EXPOCITY starting October 9. We're also calling for submissions of the most Backrooms-like locations from across Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158643Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TwoGate announced that “Q LIMINAL,” an immersive event themed around the urban legend “The Backrooms,” will be held in Osaka. Following the response to its Tokyo run, the event will open at EXPOCITY on October 9, 2026, and is also seeking venues across Japan. 「ライブの熱狂を、カラオケまねきねこで。」 ホロライブ「IRyS」1stソロライブのライブビューイングをカラオケまねきねこ渋谷本店にて2026年10月6日開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158642Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コシダカは、ホロライブ所属VTuber「IRyS」の1stソロライブを2026年10月6日にカラオケまねきねこ渋谷本店でライブビューイングとして開催することを発表した。 OrcaRouter releases “Orca Incident Alignment (OIAS),” a dataset for training AI agents in decision-makinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158641Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs株式会社 announced that the development team for OrcaRouter, an AI inference gateway developed by U.S. AI research institute Continuum AI and offered exclusively by the company, has released “Orca Incident Alignment (OIAS),” an open dataset for training AI agents to make behavioral decisions. The dataset contains 261 cases reconstructed from real incidents (41 basic cases and 220 counterfactual cases), annotated with 5 levels of behavioral decisions: “allow, confirm, verify, escalate and block.” It is released under CC BY 4.0. Second wave of artists announced for “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN”! Official 2nd advance sales for single-day tickets are open until October 4 (Sunday) at 23:59!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158640Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESATEEZ, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, RIIZE, RESCENE, Hearts2Hearts and ALPHA DRIVE ONE have been announced as the second wave of artists for “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN.” Official 2nd advance sales for single-day tickets are open until October 4 at 23:59. 【Yokohama Excellence】“Isezaki-chojamachi Station” takeover announcementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158639Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社横浜エクセレンス is carrying out a campaign to decorate and take over Isezaki-chojamachi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, near its home arena, to raise awareness of the club and strengthen ties with the local community. 2 months after the Kumamoto Earthquake: From evacuation immediately after the disaster and beyond, continuing medium- and long-term support in response to changing needshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158638Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本赤十字社 continues to provide medium- and long-term support, including medical relief, improved living conditions and mental health care, as the 2-month mark since the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake approaches, addressing deteriorating health and psychological stress caused by prolonged stays in evacuation shelters. Going forward, support will shift from a nationwide response system to locally rooted assistance centered on 熊本県支部. More than 7,000 people experienced it in 10 days! Following the response to the Tokyo run of immersive event “Q LIMINAL,” Osaka’s EXPOCITY venue confirmed to open on Friday, October 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158637Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ギークピクチュアズ announced that “Q LIMINAL,” an immersive event themed around the urban legend “The Backrooms,” will tour to EXPOCITY in Osaka starting October 9, 2026, following a strong response that drew more than 7,000 visitors in Tokyo. “Traveling HR Library” event to be held in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district on October 19! How can you address “employees leaving soon after being hired” and “employees not performing as expected”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158636Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Trustyyle will hold “Traveling HR Library in Fukuoka” at the Fukuoka office of 株式会社スマレジ in Tenjin, Fukuoka, on October 19, 2026. The event will offer mini-lectures and workshops to help participants reflect on organizational challenges at their companies and address issues such as early departures after hiring and employees not performing as expected. Cute classic and Heisei-era gyaru design! Hello Kitty “Fluffy Sashiko Embroidery Pouch” debutshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158635Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーカムグループ will release a new “Fluffy Sashiko Embroidery Pouch” featuring a Hello Kitty design from Sanrio in early October. REJECT Fortnite team members Tarou, SPINZ, Mofu and tomat to compete in “Fortnite Championship Series Solos 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158634Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFour members of REJECT’s Fortnite division—Tarou, SPINZ, Mofu and tomat—will compete in “Fortnite Championship Series Solos 2026.” The esports team is operated by 株式会社REJECT. 【STPR】ちぐさくん of AMPTAK marks 8 years of activity! Music video released for commemorative solo song “内緒のシーっクレット”! He has formed a business partnership with 株式会社ステイラック and is launching his voice acting career in earnest!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158633Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSinger ちぐさくん, affiliated with 株式会社STPR, released a music video for a new song to mark 8 years of activity. He has also formed a business partnership with 株式会社ステイラック and is launching his voice acting career in earnest. gummy3000 releases new single Walk, Walkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158632Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESgummy3000 released the new single “Walk, Walk” on October 2, 2026. The track has surpassed 500万 total streams on Spotify. REJAY kicks off its global expansion in earnest. New single “bed,” produced by hinata miyake of next-generation future soul band luv, to be released on Oct. 7!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158631Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIndie-pop rising star REJAY will release its new song “bed,” produced by luv’s hinata miyake, on Oct. 7. The song will be released worldwide simultaneously through a partnership between its management company, RAINBOW ENTERTAINMENT, and global management company AMA, with the aim of expanding activities in Asia and Japan. “Mr. Urban Legend: Akio Sekio’s Hidden Urban Legends” to stream all 15 episodes of new installment “Gambling Maniacs: Men Who Bet Their Lives” on “TateDora” starting Friday, Oct. 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158630Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DONUTSが開発する縦型ショートドラマアプリ「タテドラ」は、バラエティ企画『Mr.都市伝説 関暁夫の裏都市伝説』の新テーマ「ギャンブル狂〜人生を賭けた男たち〜」全15話を2026年10月2日19:00より配信開始する。 The first half of the story in “TateDora” original drama “I Tried Becoming LINE Friends with My Husband’s Affair Partner,” starring Miho Watanabe, concludes with episodes 17–23, streaming from 19:00 today, Friday, Oct. 2!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158629Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEpisodes 17–23 of “I Tried Becoming LINE Friends with My Husband’s Affair Partner,” an original drama on “TateDora,” a vertical short-drama app developed by 株式会社DONUTS, began streaming at 19:00 on Oct. 2, 2026. [Web Design] Learn how to make websites mobile-friendly while watching a demonstration! Free seminars on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9: “The Basics of Website Creation Learned Through Demonstrations: 2026 Edition”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158628Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold free online seminars on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9 for web designers and coders to learn how to create websites optimized for smartphones. The ultimate comedy showcase featuring top comedians is back! A riotous year-end celebration YOSHIMOTO presents “DAIBAKUSHOW 2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158627Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYoshimoto Kogyo announced that “DAIBAKUSHOW 2026” will be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on Dec. 30, 2026. For the event’s 7th edition, 34 comedy acts, including Nakagawa-ke and Shimofuri Myojo, have been confirmed as the first wave of performers. Ticket sales begin on Oct. 3. 『都市伝説解体センター』 × 夏生カラオケの鉄人 collaborationが開催決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158626Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アルマビアンカ and カラオケの鉄人 will hold a collaboration event with “Urban Legend Disassembly Center” from Oct. 8 to Nov. 23, 2026. New merchandise and drinks will be sold at participating locations, which will also feature concept rooms. [Osaka, Higashi-Umeda] セルフカフェ, with more than 70 locations nationwide and 100,000 monthly users, opens at Osaka Station Front Building No. 4 on Friday, Oct. 2! Directly connected to Higashi-Umeda Station, with Wi-Fi and power outlets, this new space is ideal for work, study and breaks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158603Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:56:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESウッドデザインパーク株式会社 opened a new location of its unmanned cafe brand セルフカフェ, セルフカフェ大阪駅前第4ビル店, on Oct. 2, 2026, on the 1st floor of Osaka Station Front Building No. 4 in Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka. Directly connected to Higashi-Umeda Station, it offers 34 seats equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets, serving as a workspace and study area for businesspeople and students. 【TIFFANY & CO.】マイキー・マディソン、パリで開催された『ソーシャル・ネットワーク』プレミアにてティファニーのジュエリーを纏い登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158604Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:53:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESMikey Madison appeared wearing ティファニー jewelry at the Paris premiere of the film “The Social Network.” [Urawa] ＼NEW OPEN 9/9／Experience the benefits in just 1 session with bodywork × Pilates ◎ A new women-only personal Pilates studio opens in Urawa!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158605Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:53:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社La pilates opened a new location in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 9 as a women-only Pilates studio established in 2023. The brand offers a method combining bodywork and machine Pilates, and had 108 locations nationwide as of the end of August 2026. Fairy-type Pokémon merchandise, including a Domiteria key chain and acrylic marker charm set. アイアップ to launch 4 new products in November 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158606Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイアップ will launch 4 new products themed around Fairy-type Pokémon in November 2026: an acrylic marker charm set, a Domiteria key chain, a honeycomb acrylic magnet BIG, and a honeycomb acrylic magnet. [コープみらい] Assists with the transport of disaster-response supplieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158607Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:47:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the request of 千葉県社会福祉協議会, 生活協同組合コープみらい used a コープデリ delivery truck to transport disaster-response supplies to the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Volunteer Center. [BSフジ] “Quiz! Brain Bell SHOW” to air a special celebrating the release of the film “Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W.: Race Through Metropolis!” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 and 12!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158608Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:45:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESBSフジ will air a special celebrating the release of the film “Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W.: Race Through Metropolis!” on “Quiz! Brain Bell SHOW” during the weeks of Oct. 5 and 12. Illustrator Seina Takeuchi × “Oshi Gacha®” collaboration launches on Oct. 3! Exclusive prizes include digital illustrations drawn by Takeuchi and 5-minute online talkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158459Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:44:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Oshimateは、オンラインくじサービス「推しガチャ®」において、イラストレーター・竹内星菜との期間限定コラボ企画を2026年10月3日より開催する。販売価格は1回880円（税込）で、本人描き下ろしのイラストやオンライントークなどの限定賞品が用意されている。 Supporting Ibaraki’s appeal through gig work: Sharefull seeks “festival-enjoyment gig” workers in Kasama, Ibarakihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158460Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:42:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESシェアフル株式会社 will recruit workers for a “festival-enjoyment gig” through the Sharefull app at “IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026,” to be held in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, 2026. Japan’s “largest-scale” stage welcomes Japan’s “No. 1” manzai duo! M-1 champion Takurō appears! New landmark “Terminal Square Ohayo Vision” opens in front of Okayama Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158464Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スクエアビル, a group company of 株式会社オハヨーホールディングス, will install “Terminal Square Ohayo Vision,” one of Japan’s largest outdoor video screens, on the facade of “Terminal Square” in front of Okayama Station, which it owns, and begin operating it on October 5, 2026. A lighting ceremony was held as a commemorative event, attended by M-1 champion Takurō and Goe Asagoe, among others. Katitas to take part in “Individual Consultations on Vacant Homes” hosted by Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158463Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カチタス will take part in the “Individual Consultations on Vacant Homes” to be held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, on October 10 and 11, 2026. The company has signed a partnership agreement with Setouchi City and operates a business purchasing and renovating vacant homes. Including its group company Reprice, it has 158 sales offices nationwide. 【petit main】Unveils “2026 FALL LOOK BOOK Vol.2,” the second installment of its 2026 fall season lookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158462Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESChildren’s clothing brand “petit main,” operated by 株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル, unveiled “2026 FALL LOOK BOOK Vol.2,” the second installment of its 2026 fall season look, on October 2. 【TAC Civil Service】“Can’t Wait Until Spring! Start Dash Campaign Part1” underway for local government senior-level and national government general-service exams (through Nov. 30); 33,000 yen off eligible courses for those aiming to pass in 2028!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158461Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 is running its “Can’t Wait Until Spring! Start Dash Campaign Part1” through November 30, offering 33,000 yen off eligible courses for local government senior-level and national government general-service exams for those aiming to pass in 2028. Why an osteopathic clinic looks after “sleep,” too: Honegori designates October as “Sleep Month”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158465Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:37:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ほねごり is designating October 2026 as “Honegori Sleep Month” and will offer a half-price campaign on its cranial adjustment program, discounts on its chiropractic pillows, and an early rollout and sales discount for its new chiropractic mattress. Hunter Bank service launches in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, with kickoff meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158466Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:36:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESバイオマスパワーテクノロジーズ株式会社 will launch the hunting experience service Hunter Bank in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, and hold a kickoff meeting on October 3, 2026. 【佐原商家町ホテル NIPPONIA】「佐原の大祭秋祭り」プレミアムシートプランに〈昼の部〉が新登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158467Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:34:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES風のヘリテージ株式会社 has begun selling a premium seating plan available only during the festival and a special lunch course to coincide with the “Sawara Grand Autumn Festival” held at 佐原商家町ホテル NIPPONIA. A “daytime session” premium seating plan, available only on October 9 and 10, has been added, and the reservation deadline has been extended. JR東日本 will also operate the extra limited express train “Ayame.” MARTAN, a specialty mala tang restaurant, launches “MARTAN for Office (Odekake Mala Tang),” a corporate cafeteria service delivering mala tang to officeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158468Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:32:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スナップフーズ has launched “MARTAN for Office (Odekake Mala Tang),” the corporate cafeteria service from specialty mala tang restaurant “MARTAN.” In an advance rollout at a publicly listed IT company, 100 servings sold out in 15 minutes, earning high satisfaction ratings. A health-conscious “organic and plant-based” food store opens in Minamihorie, Osaka. Plant-Based Market holds its grand opening on October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158469Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:31:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESPlant-Based Market, which offers pesticide- and chemical fertilizer-free vegetables, organic foods and plant-based foods, held its grand opening in Minamihorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka, on October 1, 2026. Akkodis ASP Team to compete in Round 6 of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the “Fuji 6 Hours”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158470Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESAKKODiSコンサルティング株式会社’s racing team, “Akkodis ASP Team,” competed in Round 6 of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the “Fuji 6 Hours.” 霞ヶ関キャピタルマレーシア signs MOU with JLG Capital to develop cold-storage automated warehouses and create business opportunities in low-temperature logistics infrastructure in Malaysiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158471Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES霞ヶ関キャピタルマレーシア, a subsidiary of 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with JLG Capital, a subsidiary of JLand Group Berhad, to develop cold-storage automated warehouses and create business opportunities in low-temperature logistics infrastructure in Malaysia. What are the people behind a recruitment agency really like? Manufacturer-specialized recruitment agency [Way Mark] | Story video reveals the behind-the-scenes of career supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158472Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Way Mark released story videos on its official YouTube and Instagram accounts on October 2, depicting consultants’ work and the behind-the-scenes of career support. 冷暖房完備の「インドアテニススクール ラフ」が北九州2校体制へ。黒崎校に続き、新コンセプトスクール「ラフスマート」を2026年12月に開校。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158477Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESリンクスポーツ株式会社 announced that it will open the new-concept, air-conditioned インドアテニススクール ラフスマート 紫川校 in Kitakyushu in December 2026. Trial lessons are scheduled to start on November 14 of the same year, bringing its total in Kitakyushu to 2 locations following its existing ラフ黒崎校. A companion for your fandom activities: 26 items to support your favorite, featuring illustrator mikko’s Lil ala mode, go on sale starting Friday, October 16, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158476Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will begin selling 26 items to support fans, featuring illustrator mikko’s Lil ala mode characters, on October 16, 2026. New accessories from ヴァンドームブティック featuring animal and flower motifs that capture the mood of autumnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158475Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴァンドームブティック is releasing new accessories featuring animal and flower motifs, made with amber and carnelian. Over 1.8 million copies sold: Volume 17 of the latest heartwarming yakuza comedy about a boss’s only daughter and his young underboss, 『組長娘と世話係』, goes on sale December 10! Reservations are now open for the limited edition with exclusive newly drawn bonuses!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158474Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイクロマガジン社 will release Volume 17 of the manga 『組長娘と世話係』, which has sold over 1.8 million copies, on December 10, 2026, and is accepting reservations for the limited edition featuring exclusive new illustrations. Latest information on the Week 1 theatergoer gift for the film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora,” the etiquette video screening alongside the film, and more!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158473Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブシロード announced the first theatergoer bonus for the new film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora,” an etiquette video to be screened alongside it, stage greeting event information, and merchandise details. “Rich despite being vegan” and “chewy despite being gluten-free”: medicinal soy milk tantan noodles in Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158444Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:24:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESMERCY Vegan Ramen 四条河原町店, a vegan ramen specialty shop that grand-opened in Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto, on September 29, 2026, has begun serving medicinal soy milk tantan noodles made without animal-based ingredients or wheat. The price is 2,420 yen (tax included). 【飛騨高山・岐阜県高山市】令和10年度開校予定「朝日学園」校章デザイン案募集！！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158445Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:24:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES高山市, Gifu Prefecture, is inviting design proposals for the school emblem of 朝日学園, a compulsory education school scheduled to open in FY Reiwa 10. Applications will be accepted from September 1 through October 30, Reiwa 8, with entries submitted through 朝日まちづくり協議会. 『沖晴くんの涙を殺して』 opens nationwide today, Friday, October 2 | バレットグループ joins the production committeehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158446Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:22:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe film 『沖晴くんの涙を殺して』, funded by バレットグループ株式会社, opened nationwide on October 2. The company joined the production committee through its ties to a development base in Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, and supports culture as part of its CSR activities. 【長野県東御市】点在するワイナリーを“バスで巡れる”エリアへ 上田市と連携しワイナリーラインを実証運行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158447Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:20:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES長野県東御市と上田市は、しなの鉄道田中駅を起点に両市のワイナリーや観光施設を結ぶ周遊バス「ワイナリーラインうえだ・とうみ」を2026年10月3日から11月23日まで実証運行する。 imase’s EP “はてな” available for streaming starting Friday, October 2!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158448Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUniversal Music announced that imase’s EP “はてな” will be released on October 2 as the artist resumes activities. The EP contains 8 tracks and features several producers, including 松本ジュン and HANO+7MD. New original merchandise packed with the appeal of JR Kyushu railways!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158449Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:19:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR九州リテール株式会社 will begin selling railway merchandise, including a 2027 calendar and mini destination blinds, on October 14, 2026. The items will also go on sale early at the 33rd Railway Festival in Tokyo. Merchandise available at the 33rd Railway Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158450Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:18:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR九州東京支社 will set up a merchandise booth at the 33rd Railway Festival, to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, from October 10 to 11, 2026, and sell original merchandise and rare train parts in limited quantities. レオナルド モチーフが祝祭の季節を彩る グッチ ビューティ ホリデー コレクションが登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158451Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESコティジャパン合同会社より、グッチ ビューティの2026年ホリデー コレクションが登場。レオナルド モチーフをデザインに採用した限定メイクアップアイテムとフレグランスが11月4日より発売される。 Event report: Speaking at a conference on recruiting and retaining foreign talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158367Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:13:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ツナグ・グローバルエージェント spoke at a conference hosted by エスプールプラス on September 15, 2026, and held a session on recruiting and retaining foreign talent. PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD 2026 ceremony held; 16 recipients recognized for shaping the future of Japanese culture, with the grand prize announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158368Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:13:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本文化発信機構 and 株式会社プレミアムジャパン held the PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD 2026 ceremony on September 29, 2026, at Kanze Nohgakudo in Ginza, Tokyo, honoring 16 groups for their contributions to the development of Japanese culture. 日本料理アカデミー’s The Complete Guide to Japanese Cuisine won the grand prize. akippa株式会社 releases video of its new listing press conference on its IR websitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158369Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:12:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESakippa株式会社, operator of the parking marketplace Akippa, has released a video of its new listing press conference on its official IR website. Study clarifies that the degree of age-related motor nerve degeneration explains differences in muscle strength among older adultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158370Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:10:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group at Chukyo University’s School of Sports Sciences found that greater motor unit remodeling in older adults is associated with lower muscle strength, and showed that this measure could be used as a physiological biomarker for assessing motor function in older adults. POCHI launches new wet version of its veterinary diet for dogs, Obesity Care Low Caloriehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158371Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマーケティングパートナー株式会社, operator of premium dog food brand POCHI, launched a wet version of its veterinary diet for dogs, Obesity Care Low Calorie Chicken, on Oct. 2. ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月2日開催 T.T彩たま vs 静岡ジェード オーダー発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158372Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:09:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESノジマTリーグ2026-2027シーズン公式戦、10月2日にT.T彩たま対静岡ジェードのオーダーを発表。 Up to 20% off refurbished computers from domestic brands! PCバル’s Autumn Domestic-Brand PC Festival runs through Oct. 23https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158373Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:08:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESPCバル, a refurbished computer sales site operated by 株式会社バルテックフィールドサービス, is holding a sale through Oct. 23, offering up to 20% off refurbished computers from domestic brands. Notice regarding issuance of the 2nd unsecured corporate bondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158374Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:07:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ムゲンエステート announced that it will issue its 2nd unsecured corporate bond, with a total value of ¥2.5 billion. The annual interest rate is 3.800%, and the redemption date is Oct. 5, 2029. The proceeds will be used to redeem existing corporate bonds and acquire real estate. ポメラート reinterprets Moneta Orientale for a modern erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158375Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:07:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn 2026, ポメラート will unveil the Moneta Orientale capsule collection as a new chapter in its Memorie d’Archivio project. The pendant is a contemporary reinterpretation of a 1997 archive piece, handcrafted by artisans at カーサ・ポメラート in Milan. AEGISAPP Transport adds support for tanker truck transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158376Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:06:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イージスワン has developed a new feature for its cloud-based ERP system, AEGISAPP Transport, for trucking businesses, supporting operations specific to tanker truck transportation. Nov. 30 (Mon.): AndTech plans to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar, Practical Course on Interface Control of Semiconductor Encapsulation Resins and Silane Coupling Agents: Fundamentals, Reactions, Surface Treatment, and Applications to Composite Materialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261002-18/index-en.html#n3158377Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:06:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on the Practical Course on Interface Control of Semiconductor Encapsulation Resins and Silane Coupling Agents on Nov. 30, 2026. The participation fee is 55,000 yen (tax included).