https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 432 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 276 items from 9 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/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261506Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:34:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESPapergames (ニキ株式会社) is holding the collaboration event “Maiden Goddess’s Chant” with Chinese designer 張家衣 in its 3D dress-up game Shining Nikki, starting Oct. 4, 2026. The game, which has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads, features custom outfits, various campaigns and feature updates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261507Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:33:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESNikko City and Tochigi Prefecture will implement measures to address traffic congestion caused by private cars during the autumn foliage season, including a trial ban on right turns in the Chugushi district and recommendations to visit during off-peak hours, aiming to reduce environmental impact and make tourism more comfortable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261508Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:31:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESA clip from ALWAYS LALISA, BLACKPINK’s LISA’s first documentary film, has been released. The film will open in theaters on Oct. 12. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261509Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社toraru will exhibit at “TechBIZKON X,” taking place at Tokyo Innovation Base on Oct. 9, 2026, and offer a hands-on demo of immersive commerce using its avatar service “GENCHI.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261510Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 7th Kansai qualifier of “D-SHOCK 2026-2027 ROUND,” a street dance contest organized by 株式会社Chord Prise, was held in Osaka on Oct. 4, 2026, with 58 teams and 123 dancers taking part. The full results have been announced for the competition, which offered a total prize pool of 500,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261511Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES台北市政府観光伝播局 has announced a promotional campaign for Japan featuring actor Sota Fukushi. With the theme “In Taipei, even getting lost can feel like a date,” the campaign will include street-level video displays in Tokyo and Osaka and a limited-edition gift campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261517Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCP AI Robotics株式会社 unveiled a physical AI solution for retail at RETAIL EXPO Tokyo 2026, including the bipedal humanoid robot H1, the wheeled dual-arm robot C1 and the management platform M1. The system can autonomously complete up to 99% of tasks, achieving high precision and low latency with technologies such as SLM-0.5 and STEAM. The company aims to launch commercial services in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261516Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESmocomoco株式会社 will begin offering a tablet-based trial kit for businesses and organizations for a fee from October 2026. The on-premises version of its voice AI モコボイス uses edge voice AI technology equipped with a local LLM. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261515Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMR.BROTHERS CUT CLUB, operated by 株式会社ファイヤーワークス, opened its 2nd Nakameguro location on Oct. 2, 2026, bringing its total number of locations in Japan and overseas to 11. Featuring an interior inspired by a European luxury hotel, the new location will host an opening party and a BROSH pop-up at TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET on Oct. 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261514Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESReYuu Japan株式会社 has released a video explaining its financial results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending October 2026. Revenue rose 56.1% year on year to 6,673 million yen, and the company posted an operating profit of 39 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261513Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES赤穂化成株式会社 will hold the “400th Anniversary of Akō Salt Making Drone Show” on Oct. 17, 2026, on the Sumida River in Tokyo. The event will be hosted by 赤穂化成株式会社, with production and operations handled by 株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン. The approximately 15-minute show will feature 1,000 drones. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261512Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESグリーンアライアンス, led by Hanwha Japan, will donate a solar power system and batteries to 宮崎県日向市 General Gymnasium following a proposal by Ecotech Japan, aiming to reduce environmental impact during normal times and strengthen disaster-prevention capabilities in emergencies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261477Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:28:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESインターネット・アカデミー株式会社 has launched “Claude Code Training (Hands-on Refactoring Edition),” corporate IT engineer training that uses Claude Code. The course comprises 6 sessions totaling 12 hours and covers hands-on work documenting and refactoring existing systems, from basic operations through requirements definition, implementation and verification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261478Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:27:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メディアリンクス’ next-generation IP gateway “Xscend®” and compact IP media gateway “MDP3020 JPEG-XS” were selected by the host broadcaster for Asia’s largest sporting event, held in Japan, enabling high-quality video transmission. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261479Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:27:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人全国障害学生支援センター is holding its 2026 networking event for students with disabilities and a mini online networking event, sponsored by 株式会社ミレニアム. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261480Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:26:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベイクルーズ’ interior brand JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE opened its LaLaport Toyosu store on Oct. 8, 2026, its first location in the bay area. The store is offering exclusive products and events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261481Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:26:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESONLINE FACE株式会社 is advancing its proprietary patented technology (Patent No. 7063508), which does not retain data after verifying public identity documents. Building on its track record in government-related fields, including 警察庁 and 国土交通省, the company is expanding technology provision and system integration across a wide range of industries, including finance and payments, human resources and real estate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261482Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:23:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESTsunomaki Watame, a VTuber with ホロライブプロダクション, will release early “Respawn!!,” the opening theme for the TV anime “The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass,” and will release a single CD in December. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261483Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:22:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES国立大学法人岡山大学 held the 5th “AI-HPC Partners” meeting at KIBINOVE, the co-creation and innovation lab on its Tsushima Campus, jointly with 工学部 and iMS. The event, titled “AI CAFÉ,” was a hands-on AI hackathon where approximately 40 participants used generative AI tools such as Claude to develop prototypes for business process automation and research support, fostering cross-disciplinary interaction and knowledge sharing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261484Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:22:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Choi Oden Sapporo Sumikawa,” operated by 合同会社WORKid Next as a franchise location of the casual oden bar “Choi Oden,” run by 株式会社ちょいおでん, will grand open in Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Oct. 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261486Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社THINKフィットネス, operator of ゴールドジム, will launch a new 20g size of “ゴールドジム Soy Protein,” made with 100% soy protein and designed for portability and sampling. The new caramel and café latte flavors will go on sale on Oct. 14, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261485Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本計画研究所 will host a seminar on Oct. 30 featuring Takashi Tajima, a coordinating officer at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, on regional infrastructure renewal strategies through “group management” and future directions for infrastructure management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261487Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:19:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESせんデータ株式会社 has released a free “Retail and Food Service Trend Dashboard” ahead of the April 2027 consumption tax cut on food. It allows users to compare year-over-year changes in sales, customer numbers and average spend per customer for 64 retailers and 36 food service companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261488Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:19:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Research on Olfactive Display,” an olfactory expression artwork by Izumi Kan, an artist affiliated with Ｈ株式会社, will be released as a multiple at MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026. The price is 12,000 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261489Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:18:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Yagish will launch a campaign on October 1, 2026, offering both the referrer and the referred friend 30 days of its paid plan “Yagi Prime” free of charge through its résumé creation service yagish. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261490Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:16:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社さとふる began accepting proxy donations from Fukushima Prefecture’s Kagamiishi Town to Chiba Prefecture’s Sakura City on October 8 through its emergency support donation site for damage caused by the Reiwa 8 September heavy rain and typhoons. This brings the number of municipalities receiving support to 27 and the number accepting donations to 28. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261491Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of “Sparkling Jubilee,” an anniversary event marking the 25th anniversary of Tokyo DisneySea’s opening, special merchandise featuring Swarovski crystal—including a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush toy set, headbands, key chains, bracelets and necklaces—will go on sale starting November 25. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261492Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:15:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project will hold an authentic shochu tasting event on October 31, 2026, at Fairfield by Marriott Kagoshima Tarumizu Sakurajima in Tarumizu, Kagoshima Prefecture, in collaboration with Kanoya City’s 大海酒販. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261408Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:12:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESFC大阪 head coach Mitsunori Yabuta has received the September 2026/27 明治安田Jリーグ Monthly Manager Award (J3). His scoring strength and defensive balance, along with a 4-match unbeaten run and just 2 goals conceded, were among the achievements recognized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261413Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本道路株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing paving materials and technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261412Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHealth food and skincare maker 株式会社アビオス will exhibit and sell its products at “KOMAFES2026,” which will be held on October 17 and 18, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261411Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES欧州連合（EU） will sponsor “World Festa Yokohama 2026,” to be held at Yokohama’s Yamashita Park on October 10–11, 2026, and will host a special booth for EU food and beverages. The event is part of the “The Perfect Match” promotional campaign for the Japanese market, which aims to expand trade and raise awareness under the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261410Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大広 will hold a free seminar, “Health Tech Cross Talk,” on November 10, 2026, featuring topics including the mental support app Mamaemi from 塩野義製薬. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261409Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAIデータ株式会社 announced that it will newly offer the “AI Executive PMO” feature on its AI platform for tax accounting firms, AI Tax Loop on IDX, to strengthen business management support for their clients. The feature will help tax accountants shift from tax filing work to serving as management advisers, while boosting productivity and managing risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261414Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESFC大阪 player Sho Sumida has received the September 2026/27 明治安田Jリーグ KONAMI Monthly MVP award. He will receive 100,000 yen in prize money and a cube ornament. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261415Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:07:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GLORIA will hold a dinner cruise on Osaka’s rivers on November 20, 2026, aboard the next-generation electric vessel Queen Bee M7. The meal will be provided by the traditional-style restaurant ハレノヤ, and a crab prize drawing is also planned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261416Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:06:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社情報基盤開発 announced an analysis of data from 2,968 businesses that used “ソシキスイッチ ストレスチェック” in 2025. The proportion of employees experiencing high stress was 14.3%, above the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s benchmark of 10%, but showed signs of improvement. The overall health risk was 99.5, nearly in line with the benchmark. Manufacturing ranked 1st for the proportion of employees experiencing high stress, with insufficient workplace support emerging as an industry-wide challenge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261417Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:03:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESユサコ株式会社 began sales on October 7, 2026, of “Sovereign GaiXer,” an on-premises generative AI appliance that requires no internet connection, for academic and research institutions. It was developed by 株式会社FIXER and is priced at 3,806,400 yen, excluding tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261418Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES“ML STYLING,” an interior coordination business launched by 株式会社ハースト婦人画報社’s luxury housing magazine “MODERN LIVING,” has teamed up with 大和ハウス工業 for the first time to launch “MARE Karuizawa Minamigaoka,” a furnished detached vacation home in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261419Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スカイマティクス will hold the “KUMIKI Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Summit 2026” on October 21, 2026. Speakers will include 熊本県, Tokyu Construction, Shimizu Corporation, Craftia and Kajima Corporation, who will share examples of using geospatial data for disaster prevention and infrastructure management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261420Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTISSOT is the title partner for the B.LEAGUE game between 長崎ヴェルカ and シーホース三河, to be held on November 17, 2026, and has opened reservations for a special watch set. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261421Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ソラスト will hold a web seminar covering criteria for deciding whether to maintain or convert acute care functions, as well as revenue simulations for introducing community-based integrated care wards, in light of the 2026 medical fee revision and regional healthcare planning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261422Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESブルーテック株式会社 has redefined its sales support platform “Knowledge Suite+ (KS+)” as an “AI Agent Hub” and will begin offering its first release, “KS+ SFA,” on October 8, 2026. The CRM/SFA plan is available for 3,000 yen per month (excluding tax) per ID, with an API planned for late October and MCP planned for November. As an early adoption campaign, the service will be offered to the first 100 companies for 2,500 yen per month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261423Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シャリオン signed a business partnership agreement with Mirai Asia Trading Co., Ltd., an affiliate of major Vietnamese conglomerate SUNグループ, and held a signing ceremony on September 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261424Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESeBASE株式会社 will hold an online briefing on its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 and its medium-term management plan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261468Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESForcus株式会社 revamped its corporate website on October 8, 2026, and launched “Forcus Dialogue,” a series of conversations with leading figures from various fields. The first guest was Hiroki Ito of FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261467Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIntercoiffure Mondial created “AMBASSADEUR,” its first new title in 100 years, and selected Hiroyuki Obayashi. Obayashi was recognized for his longstanding contributions to the development of beauty culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261466Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to an awareness survey conducted by 日本生活習慣病予防協会, 87.0% of doctors prioritize hemoglobin A1c when assessing diabetes risk, while 68.7% of consumers prioritize blood sugar levels, revealing a gap in awareness between the two groups. In addition, 40.3% of consumers said they “did not know” about hemoglobin A1c, indicating low awareness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261465Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special event themed around Saitama Prefecture will be held on Nov. 13 and 14 at Japanese Restaurant En at Garden Hotel Tokyo, operated by 野村不動産ホテルズ株式会社. The event will feature kaiseki cuisine made with Saitama specialties and sake from 北西酒造. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261464Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESユキグニファクトリー株式会社は、11月15日まで「あなたの夢をかなえるキャンペーン」を実施中。LINE友だち追加と応募フォームからの応募で、最大3名に1人あたり最大100万円の夢応援賞を提供し、Wチャンス賞として神明のあかふじ米を100名様にプレゼントする。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261463Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMegumi Iguchi, who aims to improve gender balance in the space industry, and Takumi Sasaki, who provides recruitment and executive community services, will appear as guests on the Oct. 8 episode of “Why So Good?,” an interfm program produced by 株式会社まぐまぐ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261462Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマルコメ株式会社 completed construction of an additive-free miso factory on the grounds of its headquarters in Nagano City, and opened it on Oct. 8, 2026. With a total investment of 8.4 billion yen, the company has added annual production capacity of 10,000 tons, bringing its total annual production capacity, including its existing factory, to 28,000 tons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261461Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社レント opened “Smart Rent Sendai Arai” in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Oct. 1, 2026, as a new location for its unmanned vehicle pickup and return service, “Smart Rent.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261460Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社下村畜産食肉が運営する焼肉店「三代目下村牛」は、大府市のプレミアム付商品券事業「おおぶLINEクーポン第3弾」の対象店舗となり、2026年10月9日から11月1日までの期間中、クーポンを4枚利用した顧客に総額5,000円相当の5大特典クーポンをプレゼントするキャンペーンを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261459Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Marubeni I-DIGIO Group has developed a “Health Management Strategy Map” and a “Health Management Promotion Structure Chart,” based on its “Health Management Declaration,” established on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261458Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アセンド announced that its call recording, AI transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” now supports “BBIQ Hikari Denwa” and the business IP phone service “QT PRO Hikari Denwa” from 株式会社QTnet. This will enable QTnet customers to use a service that supports call logging and improved operational efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261457Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBritish footwear brand Clarks will hold its “MID SEASON SALE” at its directly operated stores nationwide and online from Oct. 8, 2026, with discounts of up to 50% on eligible items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261456Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィシルコム株式会社 has revamped its estimate simulator for SNS content creation and management, adding a feature that allows users to separately consider creating new posts and improving the management of existing posts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261455Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES今治市サイクルシティ推進協議会 and Nomura Co., Ltd. are stepping up development of the “IMABARI REHELM Project,” launched in 2025. The initiative upcycles bicycle helmets entrusted by residents into furniture, and plans to promote the project at events in 2026 and an international conference in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261454Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社 announced that, from Oct. 30, the unsubtitled version of the Korean music program “SBS Inkigayo” will be available via スカパー! Program Streaming exclusively to subscribers of the basic plan. This brings together 4 leading K-pop music programs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261453Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シグマ has announced the Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS | Contemporary telephoto zoom lens for APS-C cameras, which will go on sale on October 22, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261452Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シグマ has announced that it will add a Nikon Z-mount version of the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary, an APS-C high-magnification zoom lens that achieved the world’s first approximately 18.8x zoom ratio for a mirrorless lens. It will go on sale on November 5, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261451Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn event titled “Let’s Look for Living Things (Team) ~2026~” will be held at 智光山公園こども動物園 on October 11, 2026. Activities include observing insects, creating distribution maps and identifying species with the help of an insect expert. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261450Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinpei Kato, CEO of 株式会社ティアフォー, has won the Venture Entrepreneur Award at the Keizaikai Legend Venture Awards. The award recognized his contributions to the global expansion and real-world implementation of Autoware, open-source software for autonomous driving. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261449Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESプラパ, a mobile battery-sharing service operated by スリーアール株式会社, will install rental stations in the venue’s information area at the “INSPIRATION by SUNSET LIVE” music festival, held in Fukuoka on October 10 and 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261448Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社yutori will open 静岡県’s first permanent store for popular Korean brand MARITHÉ + FRANCOIS GIRBAUD at 御殿場プレミアム・アウトレット on October 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261447Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES久世福商店, operated by 株式会社サンクゼール, will release a fall-exclusive lucky bag online only on October 9, 2026. Priced at ¥4,380, it contains 7 items, including rice accompaniments and dashi. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261446Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴェレダ launched Skin Food Shower Cream on October 8, 2026, formulated with a plant-based recipe passed down for more than 100 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261445Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナツメ社 will release the latest book by ゆめふで, a beautiful-handwriting advisor with more than 220,000 social media followers: “ゆめふで式 12か月の美文字練習帖,” on October 19. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261444Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESダイアナ株式会社 has published a feature on fur bags to bring fall and winter outfits to life, showcasing seasonal styling with looks worn by its staff. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261443Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーションは、一般社団法人Withalと協業し、10月9日から25日にかけて衣料品回収キャンペーン「ECOMMU」を開催する。回収されたアイテム1点につき500円オフのチケットが提供される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261442Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES髙木珈琲, operated by 株式会社サンパーク, will launch the limited-time Cassis Mont Blanc Pancake and Marron Macchiato Shake, made with cassis and marron, on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261441Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESbelle-ville pancake cafe, operated by 株式会社サンパーク, will launch the limited-time Cassis Mont Blanc Pancake and Marron Macchiato Shake, made with cassis and marron, on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261440Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakumi Takanashi, CEO of 株式会社favy, will speak at a workshop in Shinjuku on October 16, 2026, demonstrating how to edit a company website with the AI tool “v0” without programming knowledge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261439Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSony Life Insurance will revise its “Whole Life Insurance with Limited Premium Payment Period (Nonparticipating)” from November 2, 2026, resume sales of single-premium policies and lower the minimum sum insured. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261438Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe winning designs for the “World Jewelry Design Award 2026” have been selected, with 3 works chosen for the Grand Prize, Special Prize and Excellence Award. The awards ceremony will be held on December 8, 2026. The winning designs are scheduled to be made into products by 株式会社NEW ART and sold at エクセルコ ダイヤモンド stores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261437Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN announced that, to mark KNTV’s 30th anniversary, it will air the subtitled version of “SBS Inkigayo” in Japan for the first time from December. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261436Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJT’s corporate R&D organization “D-LAB” has adopted FRONTEO’s “KIBIT Amanogawa” AI for searching medical research papers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261435Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン has been commissioned to run a social-issue-solving project by Osaka Prefecture and will hold the hands-on “OSAKA SDGs Challenge 3days Project” for high school and university students, among others, from November 2026 through January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261434Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold a seminar on October 20, 2026, focusing on the spending and values of “retirement-age women” as women who entered the workforce when the Equal Employment Opportunity Law took effect in 1986—the law’s first generation—reach retirement age. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261433Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション and 龍谷大学 have established “Link Base,” an outdoor student gathering facility on 龍谷大学’s Seta Campus under a comprehensive partnership agreement, and held an opening event on October 8, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261432Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will run its “Family Plan Campaign” from October 8 to October 18, 2026, giving coins worth 2,000 yen (1,000 coins) to new family members who meet the requirements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261431Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released the November issue of “BOMB” on October 8, 2026, at a special price of 1,590 yen. Hinatazaka46’s Kaho Fujishima appears on the cover and Tamaki Ishizuka on the back cover, while the limited edition features Rei Jōnishi, Yume Nishino and others. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261430Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on October 28 on strategic initiatives in defense technology and industry-academia-government collaboration, with Aki Minami, director of the Technology Strategy Department at 防衛装備庁, as the speaker. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261429Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLuxury lifestyle hotel W大阪 will hold a countdown party on December 31, 2026, to welcome 2027, followed by New Year events on January 1, 2027, including kagami-biraki and mochi-pounding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261428Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 announced that it will publish a review of the first-class architect design-and-drafting exam held on October 11 and hold an online analysis event 2 days later, on October 13. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261427Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the employment support provider セカンドプレイス found that 40.8% of respondents had experienced difficulty working because of physical or mental health problems. The No. 1 cause was “work-related stress” (76.0%), and 62.7% said they had not received sufficient understanding. In addition, 85.2% said workplaces where they can be open about their physical and mental health are easier to work in. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261426Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 採用総研 of 1,000 men and women nationwide asked which celebrities companies would “definitely want to hire” for new-graduate recruitment. Mana Ashida ranked No. 1 with 274 votes, followed by Suzu Hirose in No. 2 with 64 votes and Mio Imada in No. 3 with 51 votes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261425Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey on end-of-life planning by 介護マーケティング研究所, operated by 株式会社小学館, found that only 8% have taken steps, while 38% are considering it or gathering information, and 71% of them intend to get started in earnest. Barriers to action include a lack of information, with respondents saying they “don’t know where to start,” and a communication barrier, with respondents saying it is “difficult to talk with family.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261393Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:53:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES学校法人片柳学園日本工学院の学生プロジェクト「Vision Craft」から生まれた仮想企業「トライフープ社」は、植物の状態をAIで捉えAR上で返事のように表示する「植物の気持ち翻訳アプリ」のプロトタイプを、2026年10月13日～16日に幕張メッセで開催されるCEATEC 2026に出展する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261394Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:53:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESBASF, Chery and Orient Motion announced the world’s first mass-production electromechanical brake (EMB) brake-by-wire system at FAKUMA 2026. It will be installed in Chery’s EXEED EX7, with BASF engineering plastics delivering reduced weight and durability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261395Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:52:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ココロミル will speak at 自費研フェスティバル2026, to be held at the Gotanda TOC Building on Oct. 9 and 10, 2026. CEO Hiroki Hayashi and Associate Professor Keitaro Seno of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine will discuss medical DX through the “Home Heart Checkup®” and efforts to eliminate sudden cardiac deaths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261396Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:50:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESジョナサン・アンダーソンがデザインした「ディオール リボン」スニーカーの新作が登場。2026年10月より発売予定で、価格は14万〜16万5千円。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261398Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:50:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAPAMAN株式会社 will hold a wedding reception for its official characters “べあ～君” and “ハニちゃん” at “アルマリアン TOKYO” in Ikebukuro on Feb. 2, 2027, and is inviting 30 members of the public to attend. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261397Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:50:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デジタルガレージ and WIREBASE, a construction DX company, have begun jointly rolling out “DGFT Invoice Card Payments” to enter the construction B2B payments market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261399Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:49:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES一広株式会社 will launch “凪白（なぎしろ）,” a new towel series made with ultra-fine 160-count yarn, in early October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261400Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:48:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ディバータ announced that it will strengthen security measures for “Kuroco,” its backend platform for headless CMS and membership systems, to prepare for cyber threats in the AI era. Planned offerings, to be rolled out starting Oct. 15, 2026, include AI-powered security checks, an application to Anthropic’s “Cyber Verification Program,” data protection through multiple cloud platforms, and a recovery feature accessible from the admin screen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261401Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:45:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社栃木日光アイスバックス announced a new management structure, with Eiji Tsuchida becoming representative director effective Nov. 1, 2026, and Sergio Echigo stepping down as chairman of the board. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261224Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:43:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラス恋 has launched “ラス恋ボイス,” an interview series supporting older adults as they take new steps in life. The first installment features an interview with manga artist Mifuru Shiroto (Tamifuru), who left her job to travel around the world in search of a partner. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261008-15/index-en-p2.html#n3261228Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFoundry (CIO.com Japan) announced that it will hold “CIO 50 Awards & Conference Japan 2026” at グランドハイアット東京 on Dec. 11, 2026, and opened registration for the conference that day. The awards have expanded to 8 categories and 50 recipients, with key figures from デジタル庁, Accenture and Kansai Electric Power among those giving keynote speeches. Co-hosts include Salesforce Japan, New Relic and Braze.