https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 690 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 248 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204934Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:28:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント announced that 『eFootball™』 was held as an esports event at the 20th Asian Games on September 22–23, and that Japan’s representatives (mobile player Yuga Chatani and PC player Eikiya Kida) won bronze medals. On October 5, a report-back event for the Japanese team was held at the esports TOKYO BAY studio inside Konami Creative Front Tokyo Bay. Iran won gold and Malaysia won silver in the knockout tournament. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204935Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES立川市役所 published and is distributing issue No. 22 of its city history newsletter, “Tachikawa Monogatari,” on September 18, Reiwa 8. Feature 1 presents findings from research into documents of the Sunagawa family, who developed Sunagawa Village in the present-day Tachikawa area during the Edo period, along with a digest of the lecture “Exploring Edo-period Sunagawa through hawking grounds and the Tamagawa Aqueduct,” held in March, Reiwa 8. Feature 2 explains highlights of the exhibition “The Front and Home Front of Military Tachikawa: From the Official Documents of Sunagawa Village and Tachikawa City,” running through October 20, Reiwa 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204936Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:17:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japanese-Korean music festival “XMF 2026 (Xnterstellar Music Festival 2026)” was held for the first time at パラダイスシティ in Incheon, South Korea, over 2 days, October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026. A total of 24 acts performed: 22 top Japanese and Korean artists and 2 opening DJs, drawing around 40,000 attendees across both days. The festival was co-hosted by XMF実行委員会 and NPO法人日韓文化交流会, with support from CEIPA, the Federation of Music Producers Japan (FMPJ) and 仁川広域市. Plans call for it to grow into a rotating festival held alternately in Japan and South Korea, beginning with an event in Japan in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204937Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社iiTEC announced that its disaster prevention and site management solutions using its AI video solution, the “720-Degree Patrol Camera (Cupola360),” and proprietary edge AI were featured for the first time in the November issue of 日経トレンディ, published by 日経BP and released on October 2, 2026. They are presented, along with implementation examples, as noteworthy technologies for BCP measures and digital transformation at work sites. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204938Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人草月会 (いけばな草月流) will hold the 107th Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition, “Arrange. Live.,” at the main building’s 8th-floor hall of 日本橋髙島屋S.C. from October 21 to 26, 2026. Ahead of the school’s 100th anniversary in 2027, the exhibition, curated by 4th-generation headmaster 勅使河原茜, will display 512 works in total across the first and second periods, including works by the headmaster. A special display of works by 勅使河原茜 will also be held on the 1st-floor main entrance stage from October 14 to 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204830Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES大和アセットマネジメント株式会社は、原油や天然ガスの探鉱・開発・生産を担う先進国のエネルギー上流企業へ投資する新ETF「iFreeETF 先進国エネルギー上流企業株（証券コード：659A）」を設定し、2026年10月21日に運用開始、2026年10月23日に東京証券取引所へ上場することを発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204831Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204832Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アモティ, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社fantasista (TSE Standard: 1783), operates the franchise buyback specialty store 買取専門店「おたからや」. On October 5, 2026, it newly opened “おたからや Oshiage Store” in Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, expanding its store network to 28 locations. It aims to reach 31 locations by the end of 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204833Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:11:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Yagishのダイレクトリクルーティングサービス「yagioffer」で、2026年7月に企業から求職者へ送信されたオファー数が前月（6月）の約1.7倍に増加。7〜9月は1〜9月の月平均を上回り、9月は期間中最多の17.0%を占め、指数でも153と最高水準。利用企業1社あたりの送信数も7月以降増加し、9月は月平均の約2.5倍となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204834Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:09:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the esports competition of the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya), Japan’s national team won a total of 5 medals: 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze. About 500 competitors from 29 countries and regions took part, with contests held across 11 events and 13 titles. Japan’s 25-member team competed in 7 events. Puyo Puyo eSports (player Yuki Kurihara) and Pokémon UNITE won gold medals; the team fighting game event and Identity V won silver medals; and eFootball™ won a bronze medal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204835Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:03:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES京急開発グループの京急ロイヤルフーズ株式会社が運営する駅そば店「えきめんや」が、2026年10月7日から11月3日まで「えきめんや創業祭」を開催。第1弾はかき揚げ・麺を1.5倍増量、第2弾は肉2倍の肉うどんと特別価格のカレーうどん、第3弾は3年ぶりに「イカフライおかか麺当」を復活販売。対象商品購入者には全3種の「そば親父キラキラシール」をプレゼントする。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204836Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:02:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOPPAN株式会社 won in the Childbirth and Child-Rearing Support category at the 20th Kids Design Award for 2 initiatives: its multilingual communication support system “E-Traノート” and healthcare IoT service “わたしの温度®.” “E-Traノート” was also selected for the themed award, the Children and Child-Rearing Environment Award (Award from the Minister in Charge of Children’s Policies). In addition, “AIコミュニケータ―,” jointly developed by TOPPAN and the Total Media Development Institute, won in the Sensitivity and Creativity Development category. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204837Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:01:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESJAF Tokyo Branch (Japan Automobile Federation, a general incorporated association) will team up for the first time with the Japan Aerobic Federation, a public interest incorporated association that uses the same abbreviation, “JAF,” to hold a hands-on practical safe-driving course, “Drivers’ Seminar: Safe Driving Course,” at the Tokyo Transport Branch of the Kanto District Transport Bureau on November 8, 2026. Participants will learn about safe driving from both the perspectives of driving skills and physical function through activities including slow aerobics and slalom driving. Enrollment is limited to 10 people. The fee is 1,100 yen for JAF members and 2,200 yen for nonmembers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204838Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpotify held the first fan-invited live recording event for its exclusive video podcast “Liner Voice+” on October 4, 2026, to celebrate the release of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s new album “POPS.” A total of 300 people selected by lottery from among Spotify Premium’s top listeners attended, and the 3 members discussed the background behind the creation of all 16 tracks on the album and the thoughts they put into them. The recording is scheduled to be released exclusively on Spotify at a later date. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204857Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe special exhibition “Let’s Play with Picture Books: My First ? (HATENA),” presented at 福岡市科学館, which is operated by 株式会社トータルメディア開発研究所, has won the キッズデザイン協議会会長賞 in the 20th Kids Design Awards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204856Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社万代 announced that it will unveil its official character “Mannyai” on October 5, 2026. スーパーマーケット万代 has shared information through microphone performances, handwritten POP displays and flyers, but created the new character to deepen communication with a wider range of people. The design was created by illustrator “こばayashi けいこ,” who has ties to the Kansai region. The character will appear on the official website, Instagram, in-store POP displays and at store events, among other venues. The sub-character “Mandafuru Friend” is also scheduled to appear in due course. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204855Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPalabra株式会社, a group company of ポールトゥウィンホールディングス株式会社, is marking the 10th anniversary of “UDCast MOVIE,” an app that supports accessible movie screenings, and will exhibit for the first time at “Tomotomo Festa 2026,” hosted by the 内閣府 in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district on October 9 and 10, 2026. At a talk show, director 深田晃司, 大河内直之 and Palabra representative 庄子山上 will discuss “The Future of Film and Accessibility.” The exhibition booth will offer subtitle and audio-description demonstrations, as well as an advance opportunity to experience watching films with subtitles using the “SABERA” smart glasses (jig.jp／Cellid). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204854Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHonma Golf will launch a campaign on October 5, 2026, to mark the renovation of its Tokyo-area stores ahead of its 70th anniversary. A total of 147 people will receive prizes through a quiz entry: BUGATTI collaboration putters for 7 people, 2026 D1 balls for 70 people, and HONMA ball cases for 70 people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204853Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe community service “Machi-uma,” operated by エイチ・ツー・オー ネクスト株式会社, launched in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on October 5, 2026. Since launching in Takatsuki in May 2023, it has expanded to Ibaraki City and Shimamoto Town (April 2026) and Settsu City (July of the same year). The service plans to expand to Toyonaka, Minoh and Ikeda during fiscal 2026, and to Osaka City in fiscal 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204852Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRefineverse Group will make its first appearance at DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, presenting recycled materials under the concept “Garbage = Resources” in a design by 乃村工藝社 no.10. The event runs from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2026, at Daikanyama Hillside Terrace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204851Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESボストン コンサルティング グループ（BCG）は23回目となる「The 2026 M&A Report」を発表。2026年1～8月期の世界M&A市場は取引総額ベースで前年同期比15％増と回復し、メガディール（100億ドル以上）は37件と過去最多を更新した。BCG独自のM&Aセンチメント・インデックスは83で長期平均100を下回った。日本では2026年のM&A案件数が2025年比2.8％増と予測され、グループ再編や上場企業への同意なき買収提案を含むTOBが新たなテーマとして台頭。トヨタグループによる豊田自動織機へのTOBやデンソーによるロームへの買収提案などが具体例として挙げられた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204850Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESグランド ハイアット 福岡 announced that 増田 正人 was appointed its new general manager effective Oct. 1, 2026. Masuda began his career at 名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル and went on to serve as director of revenue management at ヒルトン名古屋 and ヒルトン東京. He joined ハイアット in 2019 as director of sales and marketing at グランド ハイアット 東京. After serving as deputy general manager in 2023 and hotel manager in 2025, he will lead the further growth of グランド ハイアット 福岡, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204849Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション announced that it has produced a “ハワイ出雲大社 120th Anniversary Commemorative Item” featuring its flagship product, サンサンスポンジ. The item will be presented in limited quantities to attendees at the ハワイ出雲大社 120th anniversary celebration ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. It will not be available for general sale and features a special design by Hawaii-based artist Taka Noguchi. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204848Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES大和コネクト証券株式会社とＴ＆Ｄフィナンシャル生命保険株式会社は共同で、資産形成の継続をサポートする新保険サービス「コネクトのつみたて応援保険」の提供を開始した。病気やケガによる障害・介護状態や三大疾病（がん・急性心筋梗塞・脳卒中）への備えとして給付金等を提供し、積立投資の中断リスクに備える。「ベーシックプラン」と「シンプルプラン」の2種類を用意し、スマートフォンで申込み完結する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204847Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of companies using オフィスステーション, the human resources and labor management cloud software offered by 株式会社エフアンドエム, has surpassed 60,000. Demand for more efficient procedures has grown amid the expansion of social insurance coverage in October 2026. Flexible options that let customers select only the functions they need, along with robust customer success support, have driven new customer acquisition. The company will continue to support responses to legal revisions and improve operational efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204846Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAPAMAN株式会社 has created the “Hani-chan MEICA Card Birthday Version” in collaboration with maze creator Yoshikawa Meiro’s “MEICA (Meika) Local Maze Cards” to mark the October 6 birthday of its official character, “Hani-chan.” The cards will be distributed free to the first 50 people each day (100 in total) at “Oktoberfest 2026 in アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲” for 2 days only, October 10 (Saturday) and 11 (Sunday), 2026. Additional cards will be sold for 300 yen each (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204845Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES山梨県 has launched a donation drive for 6 projects tackling social challenges through “Furusato Tax for Good.” Donations raised through this crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation program will be provided by the prefecture as grants to support entrepreneurs working on issues including support for children who do not attend school, establishing anime pilgrimage sites, addressing overtourism in tourist destinations, and creating jobs in hilly and mountainous areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204844Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESG LION GROUPと株式会社アクアイグニスが運営する株式会社神戸北野スイーツ＆カフェは、神戸北野ノスタ発の新しいスイーツブランド「NOSTA Anniversary（ノスタ アニバーサリー）」を立ち上げ、第一弾として2026年のクリスマスケーキ「生クリームデコレーション」と「キャラメルポワール」（各3,500円・税込）を大丸梅田店・大丸神戸店・神戸北野ノスタの3拠点で同時発売する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204843Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA report on the sponsorship and booth exhibit by “777Real,” a free pachinko and pachislot app operated by 株式会社サミーネットワークス, at the anime song outdoor festival “Nagano Aniera Festa 2026,” held September 19 and 20, 2026, at Komaba Park in Saku, Nagano Prefecture. The app held hands-on sessions, a smart-ball challenge and in-game events, and 21,762 people entered the in-game mission. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204842Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社宝島社が、料理家・ゆっぴさんの初レシピ本『11歳年下の夫の胃袋をつかんだ ゆっぴの満腹一皿おかずと揚げ物レシピ』を2026年10月8日に発売する。「一皿で完結する大皿料理」と「揚げ物料理をラクにする工夫」を2つの軸に、調理時間20分程度で手軽に作れるメニューを紹介する。著者は千葉県在住の元料理教室講師で、SNS総フォロワー数は14万人を超えるNadia Artist。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204841Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES阪急うめだ本店 will hold “A Bridge Connecting Us with Japan’s Traditional Techniques: CROSSLINKING: Japanese Creators” for 7 days, October 28 (Wednesday)–November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday), at Promotion Space 11 on the 1st floor. The event will feature 3 brands: Nishijin gold-leaf bags by “HERMNANT（ハームナント）,” teaware by “文祥窯,” which carries on early Imari techniques, and “あはひの,” traditional pan-fired tea from Ureshino, Saga. Ahead of the event, a pre-event experience session, “How to Enjoy Sencha,” will be held on October 24 (Saturday). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204840Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社新社会システム総合研究所（SSK） has announced that it will hold a seminar on November 17 (Tuesday), 2026, on “Strategies for Creating and Building Partnerships in Regional Food Tech.” Speakers will be Yukiko Niimi, senior manager, and Tomoaki Hashimoto, manager, of the Regional Transformation Unit at 株式会社NTTデータ経営研究所. They will discuss how food tech, one of the 17 fields in the Japan Growth Strategy promoted by the Takaichi administration, can be linked with regional future strategies, as well as overseas examples such as Food Valley in the Netherlands and the formation of clusters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204839Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES映画『ストリートファイター／ザ・ムービー』がIMAX®およびMX4D・4DX・SCREENX・ULTRA 4DX・Dolby Cinema®での上映決定。10月16日（金）全世界同時公開に先駆け、IMAX版限定の入場者特典A3ポスター配布、ジャパンプレミアSNSキャンペーン、アクリルパネル付きムビチケ前売券（ムービーウォーカー）、ローソンLoppiでのグッズ付きムビチケコンビニ券、プレイステーション®ストアカードキャンペーンなどの各種施策を展開。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204858Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フォンスが運営する「HOTEL AO KANAZAWA」1階の「食処 金沢 酢重」において、石川県で11月6日に解禁となるズワイガニを使用した「冬の蟹づくしコース」を2026年11月13日（金）～2027年2月28日（日）の期間で提供開始。焼き・茹で・しゃぶしゃぶなど調理法を変えてズワイガニの甘みと香りを引き出す全9品のコースで、1名33,000円（税込）。宿泊付きのプランも同期間で用意。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204859Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ムゲンエステート (securities code: 3299) has entered the 9th Home Staging Contest, organized by 一般社団法人日本ホームステージング協会, in 2 categories: vacant-home staging and virtual home staging. Voting runs from September 11 to October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204860Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES松江市 has launched a crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation program to support entrepreneurs. Donations will fund the operation of MIX, a community for entrepreneurs; development grants for prototype creation; and entrepreneurship support programs. The fundraising target is ¥2 million, and the campaign runs from October 3 to December 31, Reiwa 8, on ふるさとチョイス. This initiative follows the development grant program established last fiscal year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204861Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社希学園 announced that it will hold “Prestigious Schools Joint Discussion 2026” on November 25, 2026, at AP Osaka Chayamachi, with faculty members from the prestigious boys’ school 灘中学校 and girls’ school 四天王寺中学校. Online participation is also available, and admission is free. The discussion will cover differences in education at boys’ and girls’ schools and how to nurture the abilities needed to thrive in an unpredictable era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204862Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSweetLeap株式会社 has revamped the competitor comparison feature of “口コミロボ™,” an AI agent specializing in gaining reviews on Google Maps. Users can register up to 3 nearby competing stores and up to 5 keywords to track. Google Maps rankings are updated weekly, while ratings and review counts are updated daily, allowing comparison with your own store. Differences in keywords, rankings and review counts, as well as what customers praise in competitors’ reviews, can all be viewed on one screen. The feature is intended to help users improve Google Business Profile posts and review store information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204863Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:56:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キャリアデザインセンターが運営する転職サイト『type』が、2026年10月24日（土）に東京国際フォーラム ホールE1／有楽町にて、日本最大級のエンジニア向け転職イベント『type エンジニア転職フェア』を開催。IT・モノづくり領域のエンジニアを求める大手・優良企業約100社が出展し、チームみらい党首・安野貴博氏によるAI時代のエンジニア論スペシャルセミナーや、内閣府・宇宙スキル標準事務局による「宇宙×内閣府」セミナーなど注目コンテンツを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204865Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ポケットチェンジ, a group company of 株式会社デジタルガレージ, is launching “Hoku Pay,” 東京都北区’s original digital local currency, today, October 5, 2026. The company handled everything from app development and system construction to operations, and is launching 3 opening campaigns, including digital shopping vouchers with a 30% premium and a total issuance of around ¥1.8 billion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204864Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社阪急阪神ホテルズは、阪神タイガースのJERAセントラル・リーグ2年連続優勝を記念し、10月4日～6日の3日間、阪急阪神第一ホテルグループの7ホテル計24店舗のレストラン・バーでドリンク半額キャンペーンを開催。ホテル阪神大阪の「花座」では秋の味覚の全9品「葵会席」を通常11,500円の半額5,750円で提供する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204866Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:45:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESユニファースト株式会社 has planned and developed original merchandise inspired by the world of “record cafés,” with 6 young employees taking the lead. A variety of items, including record-shaped pouches and plush toys, will be unveiled for the first time at the “28th 販促EXPO 秋,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7–9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204867Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:43:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カーメイト announced that it will launch “Door Armrests” designed for the HiAce, Caravan, Every, Atrai and Hijet Cargo on September 24, 2026. The product features low-resilience urethane cushioning to improve comfort while driving. The company has also launched a “Cargo Storage Rack” for the HiAce under its roof-carrier brand INNO（イノー）, which went on sale July 13, 2026. It has a maximum load capacity of 300 kg and can be installed without drilling holes in the vehicle. The products are designed to improve comfort and load capacity for commercial vehicle users. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204868Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:41:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人CSIRTトレーニングセンター and TrustIQ Lab株式会社 announced that they will hold a 2-day practical training course, “Practical AI Agent Training: 2 Days of Use and Governance,” for corporate information systems and security personnel in Shibuya, Tokyo, on October 19 and 20, 2026. The course consists of DAY 1 on “using” AI agents and DAY 2 on “governing” them. Participants will learn through hands-on exercises, covering vulnerability response, incident investigation, shadow AI countermeasures and guardrail implementation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204869Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESSharp has issued its “Sustainability Report 2026,” focusing primarily on its ESG initiatives and results for fiscal 2025. Key topics include contributions to the SDGs; climate action (greenhouse gas emissions from its own activities were reduced by 56.0% from fiscal 2021 to 600 thousand t-CO₂, with 140 thousand t-CO₂ in emissions reductions enabled); expanded disclosure of nature-related information in line with the TNFD; and a systematic overview of human capital and human rights due diligence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204872Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビットブレーンが運営する印刷通販サービス「maniau - マニアウ」が、上質紙180kg名刺の当日仕上げ特別価格キャンペーンを2026年10月9日（金）16:00注文確定分をもって終了すると発表した。片面モノクロ100枚88円（税込）などの特別価格は終了後に通常料金へ移行する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204871Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グッドフェローズ, operator of the ticket distribution platform “チケットHUB,” has begun Web API integration with the cross-border digital tourism platform of Fontrip Technology Japan株式会社. In conjunction with this, sales of “TOHOKU FunPASS,” a digital sightseeing pass for travel around the Tohoku region, will begin on October 1, 2026. It will be offered in 3 plans priced from ¥4,500 to ¥9,800. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204870Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社阪急交通社 has begun selling domestic and overseas travel products to celebrate the 阪神タイガース’ JERA Central League championship. Domestic offerings include hot spring and gourmet packages, free-plan tours, and accommodation plans. Overseas options include packages featuring premium hotels, business-class travel, and fuel surcharges included. The booking period runs through October 16, 2026, and eligible departure dates are through December 31, 2027. As part of the 阪急阪神ホールディングス group, the company is supporting the team’s bid to win the Climax Series and Japan Series. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204873Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES美デンタルクリニック（神奈川県横浜市保土ヶ谷区、院長：藤倉純子）が開発した取り外し式の人工歯肉「スキマスク®」が2026年9月に特許を取得。歯ぐき下がり（歯肉退縮）やブラックトライアングルを、天然の歯や被せ物を削らず外科的処置なしでカバーするオーダーメイド装置。1装置220,000円（税込み）、最短3回の来院、約1か月で製作。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204874Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:38:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESNHK文化センター青山教室 will launch a regular course by philosopher 野矢茂樹, “Shigeki Noya’s Philosophy Seminar: Reading ‘A Philosophical Inquiry into Freedom,’” on October 14, 2026. Based on Noya’s book “A Philosophical Inquiry into Freedom,” the course will run for 6 sessions, with in-person and online options. The member fee is ¥27,456 for in-person attendance and ¥26,400 online. No prior knowledge is required, and the seminar format welcomes people new to philosophy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204875Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:37:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FJネクスト will begin sales on Thursday, October 15, of “ガーラ・グランディ綱島,” a condominium with 76 units. It is a 10-minute walk from Shin-Tsunashima Station on the Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line and a 12-minute walk from Tsunashima Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line. Completion is scheduled for late January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204876Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:36:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパンが運営するクラウドファンディング型ふるさと納税プラットフォーム「ふるさと納税forGood」は、山梨県と連携し、令和8年度「ソーシャルイノベーター成長支援事業費補助金」に採択された6者のプロジェクトの寄附受付を開始した。令和7年度に続き2年目の連携。採択されたのは、外国人向け狩猟ツーリズム、中高生の居場所づくり、通信制サポート校開校、まちの本屋づくり、アニメ・VTuberによる地域活性化、オーバーツーリズム対策に挑む6者。寄附目標額は1件あたり50万円で、最大178万円（補助率10分の10）が県から交付される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204877Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:35:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESSEIMAホールディングス株式会社 announced that its consolidated subsidiary 株式会社Food Operation Japan has opened 「銀座 十音」, a corporate facility centered on food with limited membership, in Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, and will provide dining services by chefs through a business partnership with 株式会社JTB. Membership is limited to 6 corporations, and the business will operate on a recurring monthly membership fee model. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204878Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:34:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社瀬戸内百姓の「怪獣レモン」ブランドを活用した「怪獣レモンポテト（塩レモン味）」「怪獣レモンポテト（レモンタルタル味）」が、有限会社味源より2026年10月5日に西日本限定で発売された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204879Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:32:59 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe insurance comparison website 「イオンのほけん相談 保険マーケット」, operated by イオン保険サービス株式会社, has released its October 2026 popularity rankings. It published rankings by category for life insurance, medical insurance, cancer insurance, income protection insurance, long-term care and dementia insurance, and auto insurance, based on browsing and application data from August 1 to August 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204880Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTORES株式会社 will run the 「Winter Thousand Customers, Thriving Business Campaign」 from October 1 to October 31, 2026, ahead of the busy year-end and New Year period. Businesses that newly apply for an annual contract for the “Standard Plan” during the campaign will receive an Amazon gift card worth up to 40,000 yen, depending on the amount of payments processed through eligible services from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204908Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Re:Factが運営する外壁塗装の会社探しサイト「ヌリカエ」が、2026年上半期（4月1日〜9月30日）に実際にご契約に至った件数をもとに「みんなに選ばれた塗装店ランキング 2026年上半期＜全国版＞」を発表。全国は第5位まで、エリア別・都道府県別は第3位までを公開。全国1位は三和ペイント株式会社（大阪府大阪市）、2位は株式会社ファインテック（大阪府大阪市）、3位は株式会社美全（兵庫県西宮市）。対象は2026年9月30日時点でヌリカエに加盟する4,637社。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204907Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSynClover Capital Management株式会社 announced that it acquired shares in 株式会社東海維持管理工業, which operates a sewerage facility maintenance business in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on September 30, 2026, through the SCCM1号ファンド, for which it serves as general partner. The current management team will remain in place, and the company will support recruitment and training, the use of digital technology, and expansion into new business areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204906Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES中央復建コンサルタンツ and アステリア proposed an abandoned bicycle management project using the no-code business app “Platio” as a demonstration project for 熊本市’s “Smart City Kumamoto Public-Private Partnership Platform,” and the proposal was selected. During the demonstration period from April 2026 to February 2027, the project will digitize end to end the patrol, removal, storage and return of abandoned bicycles, which had been handled using paper forms and Excel, aiming to reduce the burden on both field staff and the administration and improve data accuracy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204905Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTT e-Sports announced the renewal of its “Training Package,” an HR communications program for businesses, adding a new assessment feature and the training game “Brawl Stars.” It will also hold free trial sessions for HR and general affairs staff on October 13 and 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204904Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Mobitect has begun made-to-order production of its “disaster-response pop-up tent,” designed to provide both privacy protection and infection control at evacuation shelters. The large tent measures 1.8 m in ceiling height and 2.45 m square, and comes standard with a thermal-insulating aluminum mat. It is flame-retardant and features a mesh ceiling for ventilation. The price is 33,000 yen (before tax), the minimum order quantity is 100 units, and delivery takes about 2 months. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204903Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNeoX株式会社 announced that it will integrate “MEDIXS Family Pharmacy Support,” part of the integrated cloud solution “MEDIXS” for dispensing pharmacies provided by Medley, with “Yakushimaru Ken-ta,” an AI-OCR prescription entry support system provided by NeoX. With this integration, prescription images sent through the patient app “melmo” will be automatically transferred, and the AI-OCR analysis results will be entered into the pharmacy’s receipt computer system, helping reduce pharmacy staff workloads and input errors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204902Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES東鉄工業株式会社とCalTa株式会社は共同で「自律歩行型動物忌避ロボット」（通称「RUKE（ルーク）」）を開発し、2026年10月1日に愛知県名古屋市の模擬環境で現場試験を実施したと発表した。本ロボットは4足歩行ロボットをベースに線路内を自律歩行し、巡視員に先行して動物忌避音を発生させることで、熊などの野生動物との遭遇リスク低減と作業員の安全性向上を図るもの。今後は2026年10月に東鉄工業新潟支店越後湯沢出張所での現場検証、2026年11月7日・8日に長野県塩尻市のJR東日本塩尻スキルアップセンターで開催される「塩尻鉄道せつび体験ラリー2026」での実機展示を予定している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204901Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTT DXパートナー, in partnership with 株式会社紀陽銀行, will launch the “Kiyo DX Platform (Key X)” on October 5, 2026, to provide comprehensive support for digital transformation at local businesses. Through DX assessments, individual consultations, and collaboration with local governments, chambers of commerce and industry, and business support organizations, with 紀陽銀行 serving as a hub, the platform will provide end-to-end support, from identifying issues to matching businesses with support organizations and services and providing concrete assistance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204900Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT DATA Advanced Technology and NTT DATA News announced on October 5, 2026, that they will launch the “AI-Native Development In-House Enablement Solution for intra-mart,” which uses intra-mart’s AI-native development environment to help customers bring intra-mart app development in-house and operate it independently. The solution builds an AI Context Pack, with specialized AI agents supporting development at each stage, from requirements definition through implementation and testing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204899Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グラッドキューブ announced that it will launch a new “Voice Recognition Option” for its AI chatbot service “AvaTwin Chatbot” on October 5, 2026. The option recognizes users’ spoken questions and uses AI to generate answers. Users can ask questions simply by pressing a button and speaking; even when kanji are converted incorrectly, the system infers the intended meaning from the surrounding context and responds. It supports multiple languages for real-time Q&A at shareholder meetings, as well as service counters, recruitment, sales, and other uses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204898Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本経営 announced that it will co-host Luncheon Seminar 9, “3 Structural Reforms to Become an ‘Indispensable Hospital,’” at the 64th National Association of Municipal Hospital Conference, to be held in Sendai on October 9, 2026. The seminar will introduce ways to connect management decisions, on-site implementation and digital transformation, starting from regional supply and demand, from 3 perspectives: setting management goals and motivating staff, building consensus with the community, and using AI and digital transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204897Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Public Sports Betting Payment Guide,” operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 54 people who had used deferred payment on an online Auto Race betting service. Credit cards were the most common deferred payment method (72.2%), and 87.0% said they spent less than ¥50,000 per month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204896Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto University of Foreign Studies announced that, with the UN Choir—comprising current staff members at United Nations Headquarters in New York—visiting Japan for the first time in about 10 years, it will hold campus and community exchange programs in Kyoto from October 18 to 20, 2026. The program will include participation in an environmental fair in 亀岡市, a visit to 出雲大神宮, a free-admission peace concert at ロームシアター京都, and class exchanges and a luncheon on campus. In the milestone year marking 70 years since Japan joined the United Nations and 80 years since the end of the war, the university aims to promote peace from an atomic-bombed country through music and international exchange. The university will celebrate its 80th anniversary next year, and students will engage with the UN Choir on topics including the SDGs and Model United Nations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204895Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCAGUUU株式会社, which operates the furniture and interior brand CAGUUU (Kagoo), will open the brand’s first permanent direct-operated store, CAGUUU Kokubunji Marui, on the 4th floor of 国分寺マルイ on Friday, October 9, 2026. Moving beyond its e-commerce-centered business, the company will create a physical retail location where customers can see more than 30 popular products, including sofas, dining furniture, beds, office chairs, storage items, kotatsu and craft-paper furniture. To mark the opening, it will offer members a 10% discount on eligible products for 10 days, from October 9 through October 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204894Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRobot maker 株式会社ＦＵＪＩ conducted an assembly evaluation of Broadcom’s co-packaged optics (CPO) Ethernet switch, “Tomahawk® 6 – Davisson,” using its NXTR electronic component mounting robot, and confirmed that the component could be mounted for the first time in the industry. The evaluation was jointly conducted by 3 companies: FUJI, Broadcom and Celestica社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204893Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Jストリーム (TSE Growth 4308) has launched a feature to automate SSL/TLS server certificate management through ACME integration with certificate authorities in its CDN service, “J-Stream CDNext.” Certificate registration, renewal and deployment can be managed centrally, and integration with GMO GlobalSign’s “Atlas” has been confirmed. The feature is available as a standard function at no additional cost. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204892Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe family-pharmacy support feature of MEDIXS, an integrated cloud solution for dispensing pharmacies by 株式会社メドレー, has begun integrating with NeoX株式会社’s Yakushimaru Kenta, an AI-OCR service that supports prescription entry. When a prescription is sent through the patient app melmo, the prescription data analyzed by AI-OCR is automatically entered into the pharmacy claims-processing system, streamlining pharmacy operations and reducing patient wait times. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204891Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ポケットチェンジ（デジタルガレージグループ）が、東京都北区初の独自デジタル地域通貨「ほくペイ」のアプリを本日2026年10月5日に正式サービスイン。アプリ開発からシステム構築、サービス運用まで一気通貫で担当。30%プレミアム付ほくペイ（発行総額18億円規模）、ダウンロードキャンペーン（先着6万名・500円）、区民認証キャンペーン（先着3万名・1,500円）の3つのオープニングキャンペーンも同時開始。区制80周年を迎える北区の最重要施策として位置づけられる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204890Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, announced that it will hold “Kameoka Wanwan Festa 2026,” commemorating the 43rd National Urban Greening Fair, at Kameoka Hozugawa Park in Kyoto on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The outdoor event is for people and their dogs, and more than 2,000 people attended its inaugural edition in 2025. This year’s event will be expanded as a commemorative project for the greening fair, with a range of programs including a “Wanwan Bread-Eating Contest” using dog-friendly bread, elementary school students selling venison jerky, a guide dog awareness stage, a fashion show, and a market. Admission is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204889Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESライフカード株式会社は、エンタメ系クレジットカードの情報を集約した特設サイト「SUKIDA.」を2026年10月5日に公開した。エンタメカードの一覧やキャンペーン情報、公式SNS情報をまとめて掲載する情報サイトとなっている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204888Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESライフカード株式会社は、加賀美健氏と題府基之氏が券面デザインを手掛けた「現代アートカード」の発行を記念し、2026年10月30日に銀座で両氏が登壇するトークイベントを開催すると発表した。応募は公式Instagramで9月30日から10月12日まで実施し、抽選で15組30名を招待する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204887Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe fintech business of the Digital Plus Group, led by 株式会社デジタルプラス (securities code 3691, Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market), achieved 26 consecutive quarters of growth. Annual transaction volume for the fiscal year ending September 2026 reached approximately ¥32 billion (249% of the previous fiscal year), substantially exceeding the initial target of ¥25 billion. Fourth-quarter transaction volume was ¥11.6 billion, or 119% of the previous quarter. The group aims to reach ¥100 billion in transaction volume in the fiscal year ending September 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204886Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社は、2026年8月期より変更後の株主優待制度の詳細内容を決定し、ホテル宿泊割引券を進呈することを発表した。保有株式数・保有期間に応じて券面金額の組み合わせを選択可能で、FHG HOTELSおよび新たに持分法適用関連会社化したUMITOが運営するホテルが対象施設となる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204885Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES韓国発のダーマケアブランド「JASDERMA（ジャスダーマ）」が、日本正規販売代理店である株式会社韓国高麗人蔘社を通じて、2026年10月22日より全国のドン・キホーテで先行発売を開始。セラム3種とクリーム3種の計6アイテムを、各150mL・3,850円（税込）の大容量サイズで展開し、PDRN・ヒアルロン酸・グルタチオンの3ラインそれぞれに「20000 COMPLEX」を20,000ppm配合した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204884Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ユーグレナは、2026年10月5日より「からだにユーグレナ グリーンパウダー 10本入り」を全国のドン・キホーテなどPPIHグループの対象250店舗で順次販売開始すると発表した。通信販売中心だった販路を実店舗へ拡大し、ファミリー層を含む新規顧客層の接点創出を目指す。希望小売価格は1,620円（税込）。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204883Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トゥモローランド will hold the “CAFUNÉ POP UP STORE,” featuring bags from 〈CAFUNÉ（カフネ）〉, at メゾン トゥモローランド 伊勢丹新宿店 (2F, main building, 伊勢丹新宿店, 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) from October 7 (Wednesday) to October 18 (Sunday), 2026. The lineup will include everything from signature leather bags to new fall/winter styles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204882Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベストホスピタリティーネットワークが運営するザ ストリングス 表参道の地下1階「TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE」が、昼夜の営業スタイルを刷新し「グランサロン」として新営業を開始。2026年10月5日より、サービススタッフがキャストとなり目の前のテーブルを舞台に見立てたライブ演出を行う平日限定『サロン・ド・シアター アフタヌーンティー』（￥9,200／アップグレードプラン￥9,200）を3時間滞在で提供開始。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204881Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGiGO VIETNAM Co., Ltd., the Vietnamese subsidiary of 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment, held the grand opening of “GiGOイオンハイズオン” on the 2nd floor of AEON Hai Duong Shopping Center in Hai Phong, northern Vietnam, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is the company’s 4th location in Vietnam, with an operating area of 176 tsubo and a total of 99 machines (32 crane games, 5 music games and 62 redemption, interactive and other games). It offers Japanese-origin content and Japanese-quality amusement experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204909Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESNishika株式会社 has open-sourced “J-MeetEval,” an evaluation benchmark for Japanese-language meeting summarization AI, on GitHub and Hugging Face as an outcome of GENIAC Phase 3. The benchmark applies multiple instructions simultaneously to meeting transcripts of 3,000–11,000 characters. In an evaluation of 7 models in the 4B–9B class, the overall rankings on the general-purpose benchmark “Nejumi Leaderboard” and the instruction-completion rankings on J-MeetEval were negatively correlated (ρ = −0.52), demonstrating that models with strong general-purpose performance are not necessarily better at meeting-minutes tasks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204910Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:27:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンコー株式会社 launched “おなかぽかぽかポッケ,” a USB-powered 3-way heated cushion, on October 5. It has built-in heaters in 2 areas to warm your stomach and the backs of your hands, and can be used in 3 ways: as a hand warmer, electric lap blanket, or cushion. It is compatible with mobile batteries and features 3-level temperature control, a 4-hour automatic shutoff timer, and machine washability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204911Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:25:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its first festive season since opening in March 2026, 1 Hotel Tokyo announced a series of holiday experiences, including a Christmas cake collection, the special dinner “Noël en Provence,” festive afternoon tea, the “Herbal Restore” spa treatment, festive cocktails, and the “FESTIVE at 1” accommodation plan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204912Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:23:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES信州大学 startup 株式会社TRILL. will hold a demo event for “OURCAR (Awaka),” a P2P car-sharing service using underused vehicles, at Asunal Kanayama in 名古屋市 on October 7, 2026. As part of the 国土交通省 regional transportation DX promotion project “COMmmmONS,” the pilot will expand to the Kanayama area of 名古屋市 following last year’s trial involving 100 corporate vehicles in Nagano Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204913Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:22:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社肥後銀行 has launched additional features for “炭削（たんさく）くん,” its CO₂ emissions calculation system. The new features include a reduction simulation function, a solution introduction function, and “Learning Video Library: The First Step Toward Decarbonization,” a collection of 9 educational videos on decarbonization. The system can calculate emissions across Scope 1–3, with fees starting at ¥2,200 per month (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204914Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:21:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESWellBe株式会社 and 東急株式会社 will hold a nail art experience event for international visitors at “WANDER COMPASS SHIBUYA,” a tourist information center directly connected to Shibuya Station, for about 2 months starting October 9, 2026 (Friday). The service will be available on weekdays only, with both walk-ins and advance bookings accepted, and treatments can be completed in as little as 20 minutes. Designs inspired by Shibuya, including Hachi, cherry blossoms, kanji, and Halloween, will be offered. Treatments will be provided by partner nail salon ERFOLG GINZA, operated by 株式会社Viandu. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204915Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社肥後銀行 announced that it has been contracted to provide support for the introduction of Midori City’s CO₂ emissions visualization system, based on the “Midori City Action Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures” promoted by 群馬県みどり市. The bank will provide one-stop support to small and medium-sized businesses in Midori City, using its CO₂ emissions calculation system “Tansaku-kun” to help them visualize emissions and develop reduction proposals. The project will run through March 19, Reiwa 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204918Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社協同 will exhibit its parallel-view tablet “MYOFREE” at “CEATEC 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, and will host an esports competition program at its interactive “Eye-Relaxing Game Center” booth. Former Japan national soccer team player Keisuke Tsuboi and other special guests will appear, offering visitors the chance to compete in “EA SPORTS FC 27” and “ストリートファイター.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204917Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カチタス (securities code: 8919), which operates a pre-owned home purchase and resale business, was designated by 徳島市 as a “vacant home management and utilization support corporation” (Housing No. 592) effective October 1, Reiwa 8. The designation is based on the Act on Special Measures for the Promotion of Measures Against Vacant Houses, and the company will undertake activities including responding to consultations, public awareness and outreach, and collaboration with government and local communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204916Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHanshin Electric Railway is running a campaign through its official Hanshin Koshien Stadium online shop, “Koshien e-Mall,” from October 4 to October 31. Customers who spend at least ¥7,000, including tax, on Hanshin Tigers JERA Central League 2026 championship commemorative collaboration goods will be entered into a drawing to win a collaboration twin keychain. 100 winners will be selected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204919Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:18:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人工業所有権協力センター (IPCC) announced that it will exhibit at “CEATEC 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 (Tuesday) to 16 (Friday), 2026. At its booth, the center will introduce prior-art search services drawing on its expertise as a Japan Patent Office-registered search organization, as well as key points for using patent information. It will also hold mini-seminars every day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204920Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:18:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社旺文社 began offering its “Eiken® First-Stage Exam Answer速報 Service” on October 5, covering the 2nd 2026 Eiken® test session held October 2–4. Based on answers released by the Eiken Foundation of Japan, this free online self-scoring service covers all levels from 1 to 5 and also supports Pre-2 Plus, introduced in the 1st 2025 test session. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204921Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:17:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Trinitea,” a premium Japanese black tea brand from Mino Shirakawa, Gifu, operated by WinRate株式会社, has been selected as an official guest gift for “CANNES GALA 2026,” an international cultural and social event held in Cannes, France. Hosted by House of NOMA, the event takes place May 16–17. The brand was recognized for reinterpreting Shirakawa tea culture, with its history of about 400 years, as fermented Japanese tea, bringing the appeal of Japanese tea culture and local craftsmanship to cultural figures from around the world. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204922Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:17:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社 has launched “A Break with HOBiROA,” a free webpage where users can spend time with the character HOBiROA®（ホビロア） between work tasks. In a browser, users can touch, pet or watch HOBiROA, with no input or membership registration required. The page also offers settings to turn off sound and movement, a nap mode and access to a screen where users can talk with HOBiROA about work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204923Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:16:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セガ will hold “Pachi Eva CUP 2,” a collaboration event between the “SEGA NET Mahjong MJ” series and the pachinko game “e 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 〜はじまりの記憶〜,” starting October 5, 2026. Qualifying rounds and finals will be held in the app and arcade versions, featuring a range of collaboration items, including limited-edition evolved SP characters, table backgrounds, EX backgrounds and BGM. An X follow-and-repost campaign will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261005-15/index-en-p2.html#n3204924Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社QONQが運営するIBJ加盟結婚相談所「Looking Happy」が、2026年11月14日（土）に東京都青梅市・JR河辺駅周辺で、青梅・羽村・福生・あきる野の4地域合同の婚活イベント「西多摩婚」を開催すると発表した。各部男女6名ずつの2部制（計24名）の少人数制で、1対1の着席トーク形式。参加費は男性5,500円、女性4,500円。地域婚への事前登録と独身証明書の提出が必要。