mov Executive Director and COO Kikuchi to speak at big data conference “SPECTACLEs 2026,” hosted by unerry
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Korechika Kikuchi, executive director and COO of 株式会社mov, will speak at “SPECTACLEs 2026,” a big data conference hosted by 株式会社unerry, and present a joint inbound marketing case study with B-biz LINK, Beppu City’s industry collaboration and cooperation platform.
Facts
More than 70 key figures
Approximately 25 sessions
An in-person DAY will be held at Tokyo International Forum on Sept. 17
The online DAYs will run from Oct. 14 to 16
Broadcast date and time: 14:30–15:00 on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、株式会社unerry、一般社団法人別府市産業連携・協働プラットフォーム B-biz LINK、訪日ラボ、Beacon Bank、LBMA Japan、口コミコム、trial JAPAN
Rilakkuma × おふろcafe collaboration event to be held for the 3rd consecutive year at 12 locations nationwide! Starting Jan. 8, 2027, the event will feature bath experiences, cafe menu items, photo spots and more inspired by the world of Rilakkuma.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A collaboration event with Rilakkuma will be held from Jan. 8 to April 4, 2027, at 12 locations of the おふろcafe bathing brand operated by 株式会社温泉道場.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Pino’s launch, the “Pinopa Lottery” campaign is here, with 15,050 original goods to be won and enjoyed together! Entries open at 10:00 on Oct. 8, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
To mark the 50th anniversary of Pino’s launch, 森永乳業 will run the online lottery campaign “Pinopa Lottery” from Oct. 8, 2026, with a total of 15,050 original goods to be won.
A collaboration collection by huf® and THREE 6 MAFIA is set to launch. The collection features items blending Memphis hip-hop culture and San Francisco skate culture, and goes on sale Oct. 9.
Facts
Original10月9日(金)10:00より発売いたします
¥48,950
¥18,975
¥19,800
¥17,985
¥8,580
¥16,940
¥9,900
¥3,960
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSIホールディングス、huf®、THREE 6 MAFIA、Hypnotize Minds、Sony Music、HUF JAPAN
ASUS announces the ROG CRONOX ARGB, an LCD-equipped PC case that can hold up to 14 fans, and the ROG Eurux GR120 ARGB case fan, which is 30mm thick and supports proprietary daisy-chain connections
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ASUS JAPAN株式会社 has announced the LCD-equipped ROG CRONOX ARGB PC case, which can hold up to 14 fans, and the ROG Eurux GR120 ARGB case fan, which is 30mm thick and supports daisy-chain connections. Both go on sale Oct. 9, 2026.
Facts
Up to 14 units
9.2-inch LCD display
4 case fans
30mm thick
1920×462 resolution
Supports 60Hz
Up to 400mm
Up to 60W
USB 20Gbps
A total of 36 high-density LEDs
A team of 5,000 research and development experts
Companies mentioned：ASUS JAPAN株式会社、ASUS、Republic of Gamers、ROG
[代官山 蔦屋書店] Talk event “THAI Coffee Session – Connecting Thailand and Japan Through Coffee” to be held on Friday, Oct. 16
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
代官山蔦屋書店 will hold “THAI Coffee Session,” a talk event focused on Thai coffee culture, on Oct. 16, 2026. Co-hosted by the Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy, and the ASEAN-Japan Centre, the event will feature a panel discussion with 4 guests and a tasting.
Celebrate the New Year with an original label featuring next year’s zodiac sign, the Sheep: “Kosaki no Bishu Zodiac Series: Sheep, 2003 Vintage,” made with a 24-year-aged sake that won gold at IWC2026, goes on sale Thursday, Oct. 8
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社パソナ古酒蔵 will release “Kosaki no Bishu Zodiac Series: Sheep, 2003 Vintage,” an aged sake themed around the 2027 zodiac sign, the Sheep, on Oct. 8, 2026. The gold medal-winning product at IWC2026 features an art label by Takehiro Kato.
The long-awaited manga adaptation of “The Exorcism Chronicles of the Hanabishi Couple,” the popular series by Konko Shirakawa, author of “The Raven in the Inner Palace,” is now on sale!
【Limited to Chiba, Saitama, Tokyo and Kanagawa】FamilyMart’s first-ever tie-up with Chiba Television, celebrating its 55th anniversary! “Chiba TV Recommends! Delicious Gourmet Food” launches October 13 (Tuesday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
FamilyMart is teaming up with Chiba Television, which is celebrating its 55th anniversary, to launch 3 new products in 4 prefectures in the Kanto region starting October 13, 2026.
A long-awaited collaboration returns for the first time in 4 years! Enjoy that perfect post-bath sweetness as a “drinkable ice cream”! “Coolish × Yukijirushi Coffee” launches nationwide on October 26 (Monday)
“Becoming a better adult” at Shitennoji! Get excited about temple history, make mud dumplings and try soba-making! Messe Kuroda warns middle-aged men, while Kosuke Suzuki and Goe Asagoe share surprising stories about their marriages
The 15th edition of Jiro Sakuma’s Noh event “Sanyokai” confirmed! Theme: “Parent-child affection and bonds between lord and vassal.” Don’t miss 3 generations of the Nomura family—Mansaku, Mansai and Yuki—performing together!
2026 Survey on Awareness and Experiences of Odors in Fitness Gyms and Studios: 61% of users and 87% of employees said they had noticed odors at fitness gyms or studios
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a 2026 survey by パナソニック HVAC&CC on awareness and experiences of odors in fitness gyms and studios, 61% of users and 87% of employees said they had noticed odors. The most commonly cited challenge in odor control was “high turnover of users,” at 44%. When choosing a facility, “no noticeable odors” was also considered important, alongside “convenient access” and “cleanliness.”
Facts
61% of users
87% of employees
1,000 valid responses
900 men and women aged 20 and over nationwide
100 men and women aged 20 and over nationwide
“High turnover of users” (44.0%)
“Restrictions on air conditioning and ventilation” (39.0%)
“Many sources of odors” (31.0%)
60.7% said they had noticed odors
87.0% said they had noticed odors
For “Odors inside the facility negatively affect its image,” 46.7% answered “Yes (total)”
For “Noticing odors inside the facility lowers my motivation to train,” the figure was 45.0%
For “Odors inside the facility cause me stress,” the figure was 44.8%
For “Noticing odors inside the facility lowers my motivation at work,” 69.0% answered “Yes (total)”
For “Noticing odors inside the facility makes me dissatisfied with the workplace environment,” 65.0% answered “Yes (total)”
For “Odors inside the facility cause me stress,” 61.0% answered “Yes (total)”
Strengthening collection of used cooking oil from households!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
東京都 has launched the “Tokyo Oil Field Project,” collecting used cooking oil from households for use in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other applications. It will strengthen its collection system in partnership with supermarkets, apartment buildings and shopping streets.
【JAF Yamagata】“Winter in Yamagata” snow-road driving experience and lifestyle seminar for newcomers and prospective residents
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
JAF山形支部 will serve as an instructor at the “Winter in Yamagata” snow-road driving experience and lifestyle seminar organized by くらすべ山形, providing simulated skidding experiences and classroom instruction for newcomers and prospective residents.
Facts
Capacity: approximately 20 participants (first come, first served)
Participation fee: 1,100 yen (includes lunch and insurance)
Date and time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00–14:30
JAF栃木支部 will take part in the school festival held at 日産栃木自動車大学校 on October 17, 2026, and set up a JAF booth. Activities will include issuing child safety licenses and displaying and demonstrating a tow truck, with the aim of raising traffic safety awareness and revitalizing the local community.
【JAF Hiroshima】Experience the thrilling action that brings the series to a close! JAF to set up a booth at Round 8 of the JAF All-Japan Dirt Trial Championship
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
JAF広島支部 will set up a JAF booth at “2026 JAF All-Japan Dirt Trial Championship Round 8,” to be held October 10–11. The booth will be open only on the 11th and will offer services including the issuance of JAF junior licenses.
How should families prepare for the much-anticipated “Kids NISA”? “The Basics of the New NISA & iDeCo,” from a popular series, returns in an edition updated for the new system
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Gakken, a group company of 学研ホールディングス, released “Everything You Want to Know! The Basics of the New NISA & iDeCo [Edition Updated for the New System]” on October 8, 2026. The book covers the “Kids NISA,” launching in 2027, and revisions to iDeCo, and explains the fundamentals of building assets as part of a popular series that has sold more than 100,000 copies in total.
Facts
On Thursday, October 8, 2026
From 2027, the NISA regular investment allowance will be
available to people aged 0–17 as well
The iDeCo system will also be revised in December 2026
The eligible enrollment age will be extended to under 70
The series has surpassed 100,000 copies in total*
As of Sept. 2026
Start building assets with as little as 5,000 yen a month
To celebrate the release of “Iyashi no Kodonburi,” the latest book by culinary expert Maki Watanabe, special exhibitions will be held at 2 venues in Kamakura and Daikanyama, where visitors can experience the world of the book
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Gakken, a subsidiary of 学研ホールディングス, will hold special exhibitions at 2 venues in Kamakura and Daikanyama to celebrate the release of “Iyashi no Kodonburi,” the latest book by culinary expert Maki Watanabe.
Facts
“Iyashi no Kodonburi” (by Maki Watanabe) was released on Thursday, October 8, 2026
“Small bowls” measuring approximately 15 cm in diameter
Most recipes can be made in 10–15 minutes
The recipes generally involve no more than 3 steps
10 artists in 8 groups
Original【会期】2026年10月10日（土）～25日（日）
Original【会期】2026年11月2日（月）～19日（木）
List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Format: B5 / 104 pages
・Capital: 50 million yen
Conducts education, medical and welfare activities in more than 150 countries worldwide
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
A 365-day guide to good fortune that will change your destiny, from acclaimed fortune teller Leon Kinoshita, a hit on television!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KADOKAWA has published “Leon Kinoshita’s Ultimate Good Fortune: Teio Divination 2027,” a guide to good fortune for 2027 by fortune teller Leon Kinoshita.
Facts
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
“Leon Kinoshita’s Ultimate Good Fortune: Teio Divination 2027”
ケア21 takes a new step toward advancing elderly care in Vietnam
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ケア21 held a ceremony for PLAISANT MAISON BA DINH, a complex facility in Hanoi, Vietnam, offering elderly care and medical services, and began providing Japanese-style nursing care services.
Facts
October 7, 2026 (local time)
For more than 25 years
More than 500 offices nationwide
More than 600 offices across the ケア21グループ as a whole
2025 marks 25 years since entering the welfare services business
[World Heritage talk show and popular sword exhibits] The 15th Fun History Festival, “Enjoying History,” to be held at National Asuka Historical Park in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 15th Fun History Festival, “Enjoying History,” will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026, at National Asuka Historical Park in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture. The program includes a variety of events, such as sword exhibits and talk shows.
Former Defense Ministry technical officer and “singing nurse” Akiko Iriyama to hold a “Healthy Living Concert” in Tokorozawa! Songs and nursing expertise aim to dispel frailty and isolation in a super-aging society
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Akiko Iriyama, a nurse and former technical officer at the Ministry of Defense, will hold a “Healthy Living Concert” in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on November 3, 2026. Following the success of her new song “Esashi Koi Onna,” she aims to help seniors overcome frailty and isolation through an immersive entertainment experience that draws on her knowledge of music and nursing.
SHIPS pursues a digital “STYLISH STANDARD” through the adoption of Forter. Implementing “Pattern ①” for 3D Secure, with customer experience as the top priority.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社シップス adopted Forter’s AI decision platform and implemented “Pattern ①” for 3D Secure. The company achieved zero fraud and raised its payment completion rate to 92%.
Facts
Approximately 9,000 manual checks per year
The payment completion rate was around 86%-88% when the system was first introduced (April 2025)
Original半年後の10月には 92%前後まで改善しました
3.0% when using the previous system
Fell to 0.045% after adopting Forter
The number of fraudulent chargebacks has remained at 0
An 85% decrease compared with operations under Pattern ②
An improvement of 3–5 percentage points compared with operations under Pattern ②
Mobility is about more than “driving”; it also means “stopping.” パーキングサイエンス to exhibit at Japan Mobility Show 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
パーキングサイエンス株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026,” which opens at Makuhari Messe on October 13, 2026. Under the theme “Changing mobility with parking data,” it will showcase P-Collection search behavior data and more.
Agreement signed with 笠加簡易郵便局 on a cooling shelter [岡山県瀬戸内市]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
岡山県瀬戸内市 has signed a cooling shelter agreement with 笠加簡易郵便局 as a measure against heatstroke. The number of designated facilities in the city will increase to 9 public and 17 private locations.
[Final recruitment round this fiscal year] Applications open October 12 for the 2026 second-term SchoolTakt Certified Master program, earned by more than 360 people
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コードタクト will begin accepting applications on October 12 for the 2026 second-term SchoolTakt Certified Master program, which certifies skills in using SchoolTakt. More than 360 people have earned the certification to date. The free, fully online program has 3 levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
[Designing installations for the grid-scale “Raptor” battery] 417kWh cabinet units suit irregular plots and sites with elevation differences—layout and maintainability designed with partial replacement in mind
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 explains the installation design for its grid-scale “Raptor” battery. The 417kWh cabinet-type product is easier to install on irregular plots and sites with elevation differences than container-type units, and individual cabinets can be partially replaced and maintained.
Remote medical consultation service “いつでもドクター” launches in Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture, for pregnant women and households with children aged 18 or younger
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社リーバー launched its remote medical consultation service “いつでもドクター” in Shioya Town, Tochigi Prefecture, in October 2026, for pregnant women and households with children aged 18 or younger.
First, try Argentine wine and get to know it. A special アルゼンチンワインクラブ initiative that starts with “drinking wine”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
アルゼンチンワインクラブ has launched a special offer for members, providing wines from “ヴィーニャ・コボス,” a premium winery in Argentina owned by Paul Hobbs, at special prices with the cooperation of Wine to Style株式会社.
Facts
1991
1999
Companies mentioned：アルゼンチンワインクラブ、Wine to Style株式会社、トランスワールドサービス合同会社、ロバート・モンダヴィ・ワイナリー、オーパス・ワン、ポール・ホブス・ワイナリー、ヴィーニャ・コボス
FTG Company, whose food-service business includes Osaka Yakiniku and Offal Futago, wins the “ZeroDX Award 2026 Emergent Excellence” award for organizational management
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
FTG Company has won the “ZeroDX Award 2026 Emergent Excellence” award. After about 10 years of putting its organizational development principles into practice and learning from the failure of its 2020 move to a flat structure, the company is working to build an autonomous organization.
Facts
September 21, 2026
An organization of 80,000 people
More than 4,000 independent small organizations
About 190 applicant companies
About 70 stores at the time
Companies mentioned：株式会社FTG Company、ハイアール・グループ、ビュートゾルフ、モーニング・スター、home's vi
Put your “thank you” for Good Couple’s Day on a noshi wrapper. New design added to “My Noshi Paper,” which you can create on your smartphone and print at a convenience store
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社サムライソード has added a new design for “Good Couple’s Day” on November 22 to “My Noshi Paper,” a service that lets users create and print custom noshi paper from a smartphone.
From everyday work frustrations to the next question to investigate. The reading site “The Creative Times®” is now live
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
リクエスト株式会社, which conducts research and develops education based on organizational behavior science using data on 338,000 working people at 980 companies, has launched “The Creative Times®,” a reading site for people working in organizations.
船曳, representative of the samurai and kendo experience “Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka,” speaks as a panelist at “Tabinaka Summit OSAKA 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
船曳, representative of the samurai and kendo experience “Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka,” operated by 株式会社Vicky, spoke as a panelist at the tourism industry conference “Tabinaka Summit OSAKA 2026,” held on September 10, 2026, and discussed developing sales channels beyond OTAs.
Facts
About 230 people
More than 1,800 cases
2nd place
Up to 14 guests
15 to 100+ people
Companies mentioned：株式会社Vicky、Samurai Training Experience KENDO in Osaka、Tabinaka Summit OSAKA 2026、GetYourGuide、JTB、BÓKUN、Headout、株式会社ジェイ・リンクス、Osaka Kitchen、トリップアドバイザー、地球の歩き方、GOOD LUCK TRIP
グルスタ to exhibit at Izakaya JAPAN — Free access to recruitment know-how from more than 700 restaurant-support companies at the booth [October 14 and 15, 2026 / INTEX Osaka]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社グルスタ will exhibit at “Izakaya JAPAN,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on October 14 and 15, 2026, and will offer free access to recruitment know-how from more than 700 restaurant-support companies.
ウェルモ automates lead generation from care facilities gathering information at night and on holidays by adopting “immedio”; meetings booked without phone calls rise to about 3.6 times the previous level
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ウェルモ, which provides digital transformation services in the medical and nursing care sectors, has adopted “immedio,” the AI-powered inside sales service from 株式会社immedio. The service accommodates information gathering at night and on holidays, increasing the number of automatically scheduled business meetings to about 3.6 times the pre-adoption level.
A specialty Earl Grey shop’s hugely popular soft-serve ice cream, a hit at events nationwide, and the buzzworthy new-style sweet “butter mochi,” crisp on the outside and chewy inside, on sale for a limited time at the “Japan’s Delicious Foods Exhibition” at 伊勢丹浦和店!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社キャセリンハウス, operator of the specialty Earl Grey shop “&EARL GREY,” will sell soft-serve ice cream, butter mochi and other items for a limited time at the “Japan’s Delicious Foods Exhibition,” opening at 伊勢丹浦和店 on October 14, 2026.
休暇村嬬恋鹿沢 is offering limited-date accommodation plans that include a tour of autumn-colored 吾妻峡, 八ッ場ダム and the history and recovery of “Japan’s Pompeii” — inviting guests on a special trip to enjoy breathtaking autumn foliage and the history passed down through the region all at once.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
休暇村嬬恋鹿沢 will offer accommodation plans in November 2026 that include a 2-night, 3-day bus tour of 吾妻峡, 八ッ場ダム and the 鎌原 district.
Exhibiting at “TOKYO PACK 2026 (2026 Tokyo International Packaging Exhibition),” one of Asia’s largest international packaging trade shows
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ザ・パック株式会社 will exhibit independently for the first time at “TOKYO PACK 2026,” one of Asia’s largest international packaging trade shows, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026.
[No. 3 in Japan] “Kitashinchi Harami Hozenji Store,” a yakiniku restaurant specializing in harami, selected in Tripadvisor’s luxury restaurant category | Osaka’s Hozenji Yokocho
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Kitashinchi Harami Hozenji Store,” a yakiniku restaurant operated by 株式会社エフティー, was ranked No. 3 in Japan in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice luxury restaurant category. In addition, the Bettei location has introduced a new course, while the Shin-Omiya location has been revamped as a reservation-only restaurant.
日革研究所 has released verification data for October 10, Futon Day, showing that sun-drying and vacuuming do not sufficiently eliminate mites inside futons. The findings showed that about 80% of mites survived even after sun-drying in midsummer, and that vacuuming removed only 1% or less of the mites inside.
Facts
Originalダニの約8〜9割が生き残る
Even after sun-drying for 4 hours in midsummer
The futon did not reach 50°C
About 80% of mites survived
More than 90% of mites survived
The share of mites inside the futon removed by vacuuming was 1% or less
Create X profile text and images all at once: New profile creation feature for the AI butler “SebaschaNS”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ベイワークス株式会社 has introduced a profile creation feature as a new addition to “SebaschaNS,” its AI butler service that supports posting on X (formerly Twitter). By setting the purpose of the posts and their intended audience, users can generate and edit a display name, bio, profile icon and header image all at once.
Facts
Choose from 3 options each for the name field (display name) and bio, and from 3 options for the header
Recruitment management system “HRMOS採用” earns No. 1 in both cumulative company adoptions and sales share
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“HRMOS採用,” a recruitment management system operated by 株式会社ビズリーチ, ranked No. 1 in both cumulative company adoptions and sales share in a survey by the Japan Marketing Research Organization.
Facts
13 major companies
June 2016–August 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビズリーチ、HRMOS採用、株式会社日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、Visionalグループ、ビズリーチ、社内版ビズリーチ by HRMOS、HRMOSタレントマネジメント、HRMOS勤怠、HRMOS経費、HRMOS労務給与、ビズリーチ・キャンパス
OCR added to Mail2Login | Email-attached PDF content can now be linked to Salesforce and kintone
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
7plus株式会社 will add OCR functionality to Mail2Login, enabling the contents of PDFs attached to emails to be linked to CRM systems such as Salesforce and kintone. The service will launch on September 15, 2026.
A new travel trend: Japanese travelers seeking “new experiences” in the United States turn their attention to Bellevue, Washington
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Bellevue, Washington, is drawing growing attention on social media and gaining popularity as a destination where Japanese travelers can enjoy “new experiences.” Free transportation services, information available in Japanese and international acclaim have established it as a comfortable, accessible base.
LumApps announced that it was named a Leader for the 4th consecutive year in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Intranet Packaged Solutions. It was positioned highest for “Ability to Execute” and furthest to the right for “Completeness of Vision.” It also achieved the highest scores in 4 Critical Capabilities use cases. LumApps launched LumApps AI on June 23, 2026, accelerating the transformation toward the industry’s first “AI Employee Hub.”
Toyo Ito, Sou Fujimoto, Naomi Kawase and Ken Mogi gather in Aoyama. 100 people invited to the November 7 “IMAGINE大学 Festival 2026” event
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “IMAGINE大学 Festival 2026,” organized by the DESIGN ASSOCIATION Liberal Arts Association, will be held at Spiral in Aoyama, Tokyo, from November 6 to 8, 2026. Speakers will include Toyo Ito, Sou Fujimoto, Naomi Kawase and Ken Mogi, with talks and exhibitions spanning fields such as architecture and film.
Facts
2026
Nov. 7
100 winners
3 days
5 countries worldwide
About 15 people
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 DESIGN ASSOCIATION リベラルアーツ協会、IMAGINE大学、ベネッセコーポレーション、マインクラフト、IMAGINE大学YouTube
Eliminating the “double cost” of AI and labor. New service GROW-AX launches to visualize the optimal allocation of people and AI
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Institution for a Global Society株式会社 will launch its new service GROW-AX in 2026/10, visualizing whether AI or people should handle individual work tasks. The service is designed based on practical expertise in creating skills maps and can also connect with GROW360+.
Facts
We will launch the service in October 2026
All 4 dates
Evaluation data for approximately 1 million people has been accumulated
Registration number: 6589257
Since the service launched in 2016
Companies with 300 or more employees
Capital: 91 million yen
Companies mentioned：Institution for a Global Society株式会社、IGS、米国O*NET ®データベース、欧州ESCO、米国労働省雇用訓練局、USDOL/ETA、東証マザーズ市場、グロース市場
Wrap select champagnes in original newspaper wrapping paper “LIN-TE”; now available at 楽天市場T-BOX
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
東日印刷株式会社 has begun selling at 楽天市場T-BOX products featuring 4 types of champagnes selected by Champagne and wrapped in its original newspaper wrapping paper, “LIN-TE.”
For workplaces where AI instructions aren’t followed: free guide released on revising overly long rules
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社コミクス has released a free guide outlining how to revise rulebooks in response to challenges with consistently getting generative AI to follow instructions, and has begun accepting inquiries about support plans.
Facts
A practical mini-guide organized into 10 pages
In September 2026, Comix
We streamlined the rules that are always loaded from 11 to 7
We will first verify quality, review time and reproducibility in 1 task before rolling it out more broadly
[Taiwan Report] What’s the next business opportunity for Taiwan’s manufacturing industry, driven by surging AI demand? Latest trends in resource recycling and value-added production explained in a new ワイズリサーチ report
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ワイズコンサルティング グループ has published its latest report on Taiwan’s machinery industry. It analyzes waste reuse amid semiconductor production growth driven by AI demand, strategies to increase value added in the automotive electronics industry, transformer market entry by 連距電機 (LE), and a recovery in orders and decarbonization efforts in the hand tools industry.
[A must-have toilet guide for children] “I can’t use the school toilet…” Two picture books, “Toilet Manners for Girls” and “Toilet Manners for Boys,” published simultaneously to ease anxiety and help children handle tricky situations!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社文響社 will release 2 picture books on October 8, 2026, for children around the time they start elementary school. “Toilet Manners for Girls” and “Toilet Manners for Boys” explain toilet etiquette at school and how to handle difficult situations.
少数株ドットコム株式会社 will hold a special webinar on October 9, 2026, explaining the possibility of David Autor receiving the クラリベイト Citation Laureate in Economics.
Facts
89 of those selected have gone on to receive the Nobel Prize
We are pleased to announce that it will be held on October 9, 2026
A music box adorned with delicately crafted miniature objects: the J’adore Music Box arrives
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ディオール will launch the J’adore Music Box ahead of the holiday season on October 14, 2026, followed by an in-store exclusive release on October 16. The price is 154,000 yen (tax included).
Famione CEO Yusuke Ishikawa to speak at a luncheon seminar at the annual meeting of the Japan Society of Reproductive Endocrinology
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ファミワン CEO Yusuke Ishikawa will speak at a luncheon seminar at the 31st annual meeting of the Japan Society of Reproductive Endocrinology, to be held on October 10, 2026.
Facts
31st
Oct. 10, 2026
2018
June 1, 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミワン、東京薬科大学、特定非営利活動法人Healthy Aging Projects for Women、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社
The origins of Monaco, embodied in a square case. The HEUER Monaco First Model Mark.2 1970s has arrived.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A 1970s HEUER Monaco First Model Mark.2 Ref.1133G has arrived at PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro. It features a blue-gray dial and a Calibre 12 movement. The price is ¥2,230,000.
The largest event ever! “IBJ Summit 2026” brings together approximately 900 matchmakers from across Japan. A talk battle will also be held to discuss “norms” around dating expenses and common-law marriage.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社IBJ will hold “IBJ Summit 2026” on November 19, 2026, bringing together approximately 900 matchmakers from across Japan. A talk battle discussing changing values around dating expenses and common-law marriage, as well as a keynote address, is planned.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Approximately 4,800 marriage agencies nationwide
Approximately 110,000 members
The number of matchmaking meetings per month has also surpassed 100,000
“World Costumes: Revised Edition,” featuring 164 photographs of traditional clothing from around the world that reflect cultures, festivals and ways of life, goes on sale October 15
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“World Costumes: Revised Edition,” featuring 164 photographs of traditional clothing from around the world that reflect cultures, festivals and ways of life, will go on sale October 15, 2026.
The latest issue of “サライ” features a major special report, “Discovering ‘Kyoto’ Anew.” Explore “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Kyoto in the Mountains,” the farthest reaches of the ancient capital! Includes a special 2027 “アクアスキュータム” schedule planner!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The November 2026 issue of “サライ” is being published as an oversized 37th-anniversary edition. Its special supplement is a planner made in collaboration with the venerable brand “アクアスキュータム.” The major feature explores “Kyoto by the Sea” and “Kyoto in the Mountains,” and the issue also includes a look at the essence of meat cuisine and an interview with Takeshi Yoro.
Considering Japan’s peace and national security by supporting life on remote islands. Remote Island Moving Service joins IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
アイランデクス株式会社 took part in “IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026,” held on October 7, 2026, and discussed supporting local communities through its remote-island moving business and its role in Japan’s peace and national security.
“Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen” goes on sale tomorrow, October 9 (Friday)! Special footage raises expectations for its “dark fantasy world”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Capcom has released special footage for “Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen,” scheduled for release on October 9. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, with updates including the addition of Hard Mode and support for new technologies also being released.
Danish brand HUMDAKIN’s dog-care products now on sale in Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社NOMAD began domestic sales on September 19, 2026, of the DOG series for dogs from HUMDAKIN, a Danish cleaning and care brand. The line includes shampoo and conditioning spray.
Japan Pet Hotel Association opens its 125th location in Utsunomiya
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本ペットホテル協会株式会社 will open its Utsunomiya Imaizumi location in Imaizumi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on October 9, 2026, bringing its nationwide total to 125 locations.
[Exhibiting at the Non-Residential Wooden Architecture Fair] Showcasing the potential of timber construction through spaces featuring CLT and engineered wood; first-ever Kansai mini-seminars offering a hands-on look at implementation!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
銘建工業株式会社 will exhibit at the Non-Residential Wooden Architecture Fair 2026, to be held at INTEX Osaka on October 29 and 30, 2026. It will present spaces using CLT and engineered wood and hold mini-seminars.
Fast response in under 1 second, natural-sounding voice | Early-access companies now being recruited for AI phone service “AI Call”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ブロックチェーン総合研究所 has begun recruiting companies for early access to “AI Call,” an AI phone service featuring natural-sounding voice and fast response times of under 1 second.
Facts
Responds in under 1 second
Processes requests in approximately 50 ms (0.05 seconds)
Are social gifts for giving and gift cards for personal use? 61% of people who know about LINE Gift have used it
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a survey by リサート（インタビュールーム株式会社）, social gifts tend to be used for giving, while gift cards tend to be for personal use. Amazon gift cards and LINE Gift are vying for the top spot in awareness and usage.
Before giving up on your child’s orthodontic treatment because “braces cost 1 million yen”: Japan Society of Pediatric Orthodontics to hold free online seminar on October 22
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人日本小児矯正研究会 will hold a free online seminar for dentists on October 22, 2026, and has published a column for parents titled “Are you stuck on the idea that orthodontic treatment costs 1 million yen?” It has also published a report on “Forum Nagoya 2026,” held on October 4.
Facts
“Orthodontics costs 1 million yen”
The commonly cited price range of 800,000 to 1,200,000 yen
Automatic image correction with a simple upload! Online printer Graphic releases “AI Image Correction (Beta).”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社グラフィックネットプリント has launched “AI Image Correction (Beta),” a new service that automatically adjusts uploaded photos to achieve optimal colors, and is currently running a free campaign.
株式会社FS.shake will grand-open the “Private-Room-Equipped Popular Chicken Tavern とりいちず Kofu Showa Location” in Showa, Nakakoma District, Yamanashi Prefecture, on October 14, 2026. The large restaurant will have 114 seats and operate as a popular tavern specializing in chicken dishes.
築野グループ to speak at Functional Health Rice Association symposium: “Creating New Value from Functional Rice Bran Ingredients”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
築野グループ株式会社 will speak at a symposium hosted by the Functional Health Rice Association at Abeno Harukas on November 5, delivering a talk on the theme “Creating New Value from Functional Rice Bran Ingredients.”
[Latest for the first half of 2026] おたからや announces its TOP 3 ranking of luxury watch brands brought in for high-value purchases! Which brand took the overwhelming No. 1 spot in a luxury watch market where prices and demand continue to rise?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社いーふらん announced its TOP 3 ranking of luxury watch brands brought in to おたからや for high-value purchases in the first half of 2026. ロレックス ranked No. 1, オーデマピゲ No. 2, and パテックフィリップ No. 3.
Facts
First half of 2026
TOP 3
More than 2,060 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、おたからや、ロレックス、ROLEX、オーデマピゲ、AUDEMARS PIGUET、パテックフィリップ、PATEK PHILIPPE
西部ガスホールディングス named a finalist for the “Japan AI Award 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
西部ガスホールディングス株式会社 was selected as a finalist in the organization category of the “Japan AI Award 2026.” It was chosen from 126 entries nationwide and will give a presentation at the final selection event in Gotanda, Tokyo, on November 12, 2026.
[広島工業大学] to hold “Miyajima Saturday Lectures 2026” for 3 days starting October 24
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
広島工業大学 will hold lectures and a symposium over 3 days starting October 24, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of “Miyajima Komon,” established in 2006, and the 17th anniversary of the “Miyajima Saturday Lectures.”
Taboola announces “Realize ID” to resolve data fragmentation, support further growth through performance advertising, and increase advertisers’ conversion acquisition efficiency by up to 2.4 times
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Taboola has launched “Realize ID,” a new solution that connects scattered user identification information and behavioral signals across the open web. The feature aims to identify purchase intent earlier and improve conversion acquisition efficiency through performance advertising by up to 2.4 times.
Facts
Original米国の成人がメディアに接する時間は1日約13時間に及び
70% of customers use generative AI search to make purchase decisions
Used by more than 15,000 companies worldwide
Reaches more than 600 million people every day
Has signed long-term exclusive agreements covering approximately 500 or more sites
Companies mentioned：Taboola、タブーラ・ジャパン株式会社、El Corte Inglés、Ergo、Axis Max Life Insurance、Motilal Oswal Asset Management Co. Ltd.、Allianz、FOUND、lastminute.com、Forward、JIAA、JICDAQ
[Kanako second location] Sauna × popular diner “Sauna New Kanako” grand-opens in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社その壱 will grand-open “Sauna New Kanako Atsugi” on October 8, 2026, in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture. The men-only facility combines a sauna and a popular diner.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
445 people
6,784,950 yen in total
Weekday sauna, 90 minutes: 1,500 yen
Weekday sauna, 120 minutes: 2,000 yen
Sauna on weekends and holidays, 90 minutes: 1,700 yen
Sauna on weekends and holidays, 120 minutes: 2,200 yen
株式会社SACMOTs selected for NEDO’s NEP Breakthrough Course 3000
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社SACMOTs was selected for NEDO’s FY2026 NEP Breakthrough Course 3000 and will advance with the theme “Technology development to increase plant factory turnover through GMO-independent seed technology.”
Facts
Breakthrough Course 3000
FY2026 “Program to Support Startup Formation and Securing of Management Personnel for R&D-Oriented Startups”
New rice from 新潟県, including Koshihikari, arrives for a limited time at 34 ニラックス buffet locations!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
As part of its Niigata rice promotion, 新潟県 will serve Koshihikari rice produced in 新潟県 at 34 “ニラックス Buffet” locations for a limited time from October 9 to 15.
Azusa Design, Azusa Research Institute and MESON co-create “Immersive Wood Gallery,” an XR gallery exploring the cycle of wood and design philosophy—as part of Azusa Design’s 80th-anniversary project
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Azusa Design, Azusa Research Institute and MESON, 3 companies, co-created “Immersive Wood Gallery,” an XR gallery using Apple Vision Pro, as part of Azusa Design’s 80th-anniversary project. It offers an MR walkthrough experience exploring the cycle of wood and design philosophy.
シェアードリサーチ launches “Earnings Briefing Related Services (beta version)! Start” — publishing earnings briefing transcripts and flash reports for institutional investors
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社シェアードリサーチ launched its “Earnings Briefing Related Services (beta version)” on September 1, 2026, publishing earnings briefing transcripts and AI-generated flash reports for institutional investors in Japan and overseas.
Facts
Began on Sept. 1, 2026
Approximately 2,300 people registered on our website