AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 13

TOHO Global and En’s “Social Impact Recruitment Project” launches simultaneous recruitment for multiple roles, including “Overseas Brand Management”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:43:51 +0900

エン株式会社 is launching the “Social Impact Recruitment Project” for TOHO Global株式会社, simultaneously recruiting for multiple roles, including “Overseas Brand Management.”

[LENDEX] Get an Amazon gift card! Announcement of a friend referral campaign

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:43:10 +0900

株式会社LENDEX is holding a referral campaign starting October 8, 2026, offering Amazon gift cards. Both the person making the referral and the person being referred will receive a gift card worth 1,000 yen, and those making their first investment will receive an additional gift card worth 1,000 yen.

ポンデテック’s IT equipment circulation service supporting employment for people with disabilities selected for two stars in “Sustainable★Selection 2026”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:42:50 +0900

An IT equipment circulation service supporting employment for people with disabilities, provided by 株式会社ポンデテック of the 関西電力グループ, has been selected for two stars in “Sustainable★Selection 2026.” It has a track record of recirculating approximately 156,000 devices.

Taiwanese AI company Spingence Technology accelerates expansion in the Japanese market

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:40:33 +0900

Taiwanese AI company Spingence Technology will exhibit at “Global Startup EXPO 2026” and “Manufacturing World Osaka” to accelerate its business expansion in Japan, showcasing its SPAK-based “AI-Native Factory” solution.

Survey of 500 people examines participation in marketing training and workplace changes

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

デジプロ, a web marketing school operated by 株式会社Hagakure, surveyed 500 people who had taken marketing training. The findings showed that groups taking the training together in a group of multiple people (5 or more) were more likely than individual participants to notice workplace changes, such as applying their learning in practice and collaborating with other departments.

GVA TECH to publish practical guide to legal AI, “Legal AI Through Case Studies,” on October 29; 5-part practical legal AI seminar series to mark publication

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

GVA TECH株式会社 will publish “Legal AI Through Case Studies,” a practical guide to legal AI, on October 29, 2026, and will hold a 5-part online seminar series to mark its publication.

Find out your company’s legal AX level in 3 minutes! GVA TECH revamps the Legal AI Research Institute website and launches a legal AI demo and assessment tool anyone can try

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

GVA TECH株式会社 has revamped the Legal AI Research Institute website and launched a legal AI demo available to try after registration, along with a legal AX assessment tool featuring 15 questions.

A fall and winter staple, “roasted sweet potatoes,” slowly roasted in-store: domestically grown Beni Haruka on sale from Wednesday, October 14, with a 50-yen-off coupon for your next purchase

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

株式会社ローソンストア100 will begin selling in-store-roasted sweet potatoes made with domestically grown “Beni Haruka” on October 14, 2026, and will issue buyers a 50-yen-off coupon.

アチーブメント served as title sponsor of Pink Lady member 未唯mie’s 50th anniversary concert marking her debut

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:39:27 +0900

アチーブメント株式会社, a human resources training and consulting company, served as title sponsor of Pink Lady member 未唯mie’s 50th anniversary concert, held at Tokyo International Forum on September 19, 2026. An interview with Chairman and President 仁志青木 is also scheduled for October 14.

Development of a “divot topdressing vehicle” gets underway. Work begins on a small autonomous topdressing vehicle for golf courses. Aiming to complete 70% of topdressing work overnight, it will help repair divots and reduce the labor required for course maintenance.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:38:29 +0900

株式会社三笠製作所 has begun developing a small autonomous topdressing vehicle to help repair divots on golf courses. The company aims to improve the efficiency of nighttime work and reduce the labor required for course maintenance by leveraging existing technologies from an affiliated company.

AI voice bot commubo adopted for handling cancellations of HOT TAB bicarbonate bath additives; automation tailored to older customers achieves a completion rate of about 90%, reduces callers waiting during peak periods and extends reception hours

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:36:18 +0900

SoftFront, a subsidiary of 株式会社ソフトフロントジャパン, has adopted the AI voice bot commubo to handle cancellations of 株式会社ホットアルバム炭酸泉タブレット’s HOT TAB bicarbonate bath additives. The service was automated for older customers, achieving a completion rate of about 90%, reducing callers waiting and eliminating the need to add operators.

ヴィーナ・グループ、真庭太陽光発電所（72MW）の商業運転を開始

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:36:09 +0900

ヴィーナ・グループは、岡山県真庭市にある出力72MWの真庭太陽光発電所の商業運転を開始した。本発電所はLINEヤフー株式会社が初となるバーチャルPPAを締結しており、年間約18,500世帯相当のクリーンエネルギーを供給する。

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems air conditioners for the Australian market earn high marks again in 2026, receiving top ratings in reviews by major product review sites and consumer organizations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:35:08 +0900

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems air conditioners for the Australian market received high ratings in 2026 from CHOICE®, Canstar, and Finder.

Outdoor brand DOD launches “Sukusaku,” a new square backpack designed for comfort on autumn trips and in everyday life

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:35:04 +0900

Outdoor brand DOD, operated by ビーズ株式会社, has launched “Sukusaku,” a square backpack suited to autumn travel and everyday use. Its 180-degree full-opening design and 12 pockets are intended to reduce the stress of packing.

Making children’s “right to play” part of society’s systems. Crowdfunding underway to support policy proposals as TOKYO PLAY marks its 10th anniversary as a corporation

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:34:44 +0900

一般社団法人TOKYO PLAY is marking its 10th anniversary as a corporation by soliciting donations through crowdfunding starting October 7, 2026, and conducting policy advocacy calling for play to be included in municipalities’ “children’s plans.”

[4 days left] RebotAi’s 10-inch Android tablet [D101PRO] is 50% off! 23,999 yen → 11,999 yen, limited Amazon time sale through October 12

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:33:09 +0900

RebotAi has announced that the 50% off time sale for its 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO,” sold on Amazon.co.jp, ends on October 12, 2026. The price has been reduced from the regular 23,999 yen to 11,999 yen, with the limited campaign having 4 days remaining.

Kitakyushu’s coming-of-age ceremony culture comes to London in an exhibition lasting approximately ５ months! “Tradition/Rebellion: Coming-of-Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan｜Matsurawanu Hatachi” opens

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:32:04 +0900

外務省の対外発信拠点「ジャパン・ハウスロンドン」にて、北九州市の成人式文化に着目した世界初の企画展が2026年11月11日から約5か月間開催される。

[Scheduled for release in December 2026] DriveChecker to offer “ClassroomChecker” for educational institutions, making Google Classroom operations “worry-free”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:31:59 +0900

DriveChecker株式会社 plans to launch its new product “ClassroomChecker” in December 2026 for users of Google Workspace for Education. It will streamline annual update tasks and provide features to prevent accidental sharing with students, and will be demonstrated at EDIX 2026 Osaka.

supa, inc. sponsors Hono Conference in Tokyo 2026 as a platinum sponsor

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:31:20 +0900

supa, inc. will sponsor “Hono Conference in Tokyo 2026,” to be held on October 11, 2026, as a platinum sponsor, with a booth introducing its AI-driven development platform “supateam” and sponsorship of the networking reception.

More than 500 varieties on sale, including autumn flavors and new-crop wheat bread! “Bread! Scones! Bagels!” event starts October 16

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:17 +0900

小田急百貨店新宿店で10月16日から4日間、「パン！スコーン！ベーグル！」イベントが開催され、全国38店舗が参加し500種以上の商品が販売される。

A professional drummer who has supported LiSA, 篠原涼子, くず and others launches “SHOWTIMEBOXX STAGE,” bringing live bands to wedding receptions and corporate parties!