AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 4

[Survey Report] 30% of existing clients are using AI-powered ad operations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:43:42 +0900

According to a survey of 40 existing clients conducted by 株式会社BOTANICO, 30% of companies are using AI-powered ad operations. The remaining 70% are taking a cautious approach, and the report concludes that combining AI-driven efficiency with human strategic decision-making will become important going forward.

Launched work on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Demonstration Project Related to Watt-Bit Collaboration”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:41:13 +0900

電源開発、シスコシステムズ、東日本旅客鉄道、日立製作所、ビットメディアの5社は、総務省の令和8年度「ワット・ビット連携関連実証」に採択され、分散型AIデータセンターを活用したワークロードシフトの実証を2026年8月から開始する。

Gather around for winter warmth. HAGOOGI launches a convection kerosene heater that spreads warmth through 360°

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:37:10 +0900

HAGOOGI株式会社 has launched the “ZT-1800,” a convection kerosene heater that spreads warmth through 360°. It delivers a maximum heating output of approximately 2.5kW and has a compact design weighing approximately 4.6kg. It requires no power supply and is equipped with an automatic extinguishing function.

The 30th Ulsan Whale Festival: a new transformation for Jangsaengpo, the “city of whales”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:37:09 +0900

蔚山南区 will hold the 30th Ulsan Whale Festival in Jangsaengpo from October 15 to 18. The festival will strengthen its interactive content and transform the area into a destination for longer stays, making use of new tourism infrastructure such as whale carts and an elevated walkway.

東北を拠点に全国で活躍するいぎなり東北産がオフィシャルパートナーに就任！宮城交通「挑戦を、運ぶ。」プロジェクト始動！新社屋OPENを機に、新ブランドメッセージと東北挑戦応援プロジェクトを発表

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:37:05 +0900

On October 8, 2026, Miyagi Kotsu announced its new brand message, “Carrying Challenges,” and the “Tohoku Challenge Support Project” at its new headquarters, and welcomed the idol group いぎなり東北産 as its official partner.

SEVESKIG launches collaborative fragrances and T-shirts with 5 works by director Satoshi Kon to mark “Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration 2026”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:13 +0900

Tokyo fashion brand SEVESKIG will launch fragrances and T-shirts in collaboration with 5 works by director Satoshi Kon to mark “Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration 2026,” held in October, the month of the director’s birth.

[ルイ·ヴィトン] Aju Makita wears ルイ·ヴィトン at the 31st Busan International Film Festival

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:04 +0900

Aju Makita appeared on the red carpet at the 31st Busan International Film Festival wearing a dress, fine jewelry and cosmetics by ルイ·ヴィトン.

Arata Iura and Ayami Nakajo appear in glasses that brighten their looks! They discuss their eyewear preferences, their roots and their views on acting. “ラインアートシャルマン” × artist Kanako Sasaki: collaborative models launched!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900

To mark its 70th anniversary, 株式会社シャルマン has launched a collaboration between its original eyewear brand “ラインアートシャルマン” and artist Kanako Sasaki. A media event was held in Ginza on October 7, with models Arata Iura and Ayami Nakajo in attendance.

~Public-Private Partnership Promotion Organization Fukushima Prefecture Recovery Support Project Vo.1~

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900

As part of a recovery support project for Kawamata, Fukushima Prefecture, 一般社団法人公民連携推進機構 has invited the idol group “Rain Tree” to film a music video and begun selling collaborative bottles through a hometown tax crowdfunding campaign.

Broadcast begins in January 2027! The opening theme for the TV anime “Egaku Naru Ue wa” will be shallm’s “Kimiiro Hirari”!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900

shallm’s newly written song “Kimiiro Hirari” has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Egaku Naru Ue wa,” which begins airing in January 2027.

“Satoshi Kon Birthday Celebration 2026” to be held starting 10/9 (Fri.)! Second round of details announced!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900

株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメントが運営する池袋HUMAXシネマズと渋谷HUMAXシネマにて、10月9日より今敏監督の作品上映やトークイベント、ポップアップショップを開催する「今敏生誕祭 2026」を実施する。

First performers announced! “TBSラジオ 75th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival: The Finale! ~The Afterparty Is Here~ produced by アフター６ジャンクション２”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900

TBSラジオ has announced the first performers for its “TBS Radio 75th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on February 11, 2027. Utamaru, Satoshi Mukai, Jane Su and Kintaro Tamabukuro will appear in the talk segment, while RHYMESTER and Gota Nishidera will perform in the music segment. Ticket sales begin on October 13, 2026.

秋に備えるアークテリクス。より自由な感性で常識をアップデートするウィメンズ注目の3プロダクト

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:25:13 +0900

アークテリクス has unveiled 3 new items for women this autumn—the Clarkia AR Insulated Hoody, Covert 1/2 Zip and Omineca Short Jacket—and is featuring web content on its official website.

Dubai Research Institute surveys completed resale apartments: Low-priced units in 10 target areas tend to be smaller【August 2026】

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:19:01 +0900

株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス announced the results of a survey of 1,106 completed resale apartments across 10 areas of Dubai in August 2026. Among transactions under ¥30 million, units smaller than 700 sq. ft. accounted for 80.4%, revealing a clear relationship between price range and floor area.

Hiroshima's Yuki-based dairy farm サゴタニ牧農 to make its first appearance at 日本橋三越本店. Gelato made with freshly drawn milk and dairy products to be sold for 7 days starting Wednesday, October 14

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:09:59 +0900

砂谷株式会社 (サゴタニ牧農) will hold its first pop-up store at 日本橋三越本店 for 7 days starting October 14, 2026, selling gelato made from fresh milk and other dairy products.

Web designer job-acquisition school “lilis Consulting” adopts Tabi Life株式会社's accommodation discount service “TabiPass” as an employee benefit. Launches “school-originated benefits” available to current and former students

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:02:31 +0900

合同会社Li-Li will introduce the accommodation discount service “TabiPass” as an employee benefit starting in October 2026, available to students and graduates of its web design school “lilis Consulting” as well as its employees.

A tumultuous Cinderella story set to captivating music! The musical “I Was Jilted Because I Was Deemed Incompetent for Being Unable to Use Spirit Magic, So I Chose Exile Rather Than Becoming My Stepsister’s Slave” opens at 六行会ホール in Tokyo

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0900

The musical “I Was Jilted Because I Was Deemed Incompetent for Being Unable to Use Spirit Magic, So I Chose Exile Rather Than Becoming My Stepsister’s Slave,” funded and produced by 株式会社HIKE, opens at 六行会ホール in Tokyo on October 8.

朝日奈まお collaborates on “fluffy muffler kit,” a knitting kit that can be made without a pattern; specialist knitting kit store yulu opens preorders through October 10

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:52 +0900

Specialist knitting kit store yulu has launched the “fluffy muffler kit,” a collaboration with 朝日奈まお, and is accepting preorders through October 10.

ONE BREATH × saunahouse launch social media campaign for Sports Day!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900

株式会社BUB’s sports beauty brand “ONE BREATH” will run an Instagram campaign with urban sauna facility “saunahouse” to mark Sports Day on October 12, 2026. The theme is “What sport did you used to play?” Cosmetics and sauna passes will be awarded to 5 entrants.

Professional esports team “FENNEL” establishes “STREET FIGHTER 6” division

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900

株式会社Fennelが運営するプロeスポーツチーム「FENNEL」は、新たに「STREET FIGHTER 6」部門を設立した。所属選手として「tako」、「shion」の2名が加入し、コーチに「がる」、プロデューサーに「Myzz」が就任する。

【ルイ·ヴィトン】Accessories complement the flowing looks of the Spring-Summer 2027 Women’s Collection

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:59:53 +0900

ルイ·ヴィトン held a fashion show on October 7 for its Spring-Summer 2027 Women’s Collection by Nicolas Ghesquière, showcasing accessories paired with fluid looks.

Two heads move alternately from side to side. HAGOOGI’s innovative scalp-care device debuts on Makuake!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:57:06 +0900

HAGOOGI株式会社 will launch pre-sales of its “BK-05” scalp-care device, whose 2 heads move alternately from side to side, on Makuake starting October 8, 2026.

滝川 to exhibit at “THAT’S FASHION WEEKEND BEAUTY”!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:41:29 +0900

滝川株式会社, a comprehensive beauty and barber supply wholesaler, will exhibit at “THAT’S FASHION WEEKEND BEAUTY,” held at Tokyo Tower starting October 10, with product experience booths featuring OPI, SpaLuce and more.

【福岡プリンスホテルももち浜】A new hub connecting the hotel and local community opens. Café “YOCASTAND (Yoka Stand)” changes its operating format and launches on Saturday, October 10

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:41:12 +0900

Fukuoka Prince Hotel Momochihama will partially outsource operation of its lobby café “YOCASTAND” to 株式会社CHILL FRENZY starting October 10, 2026, launching it as a new community space.

Enjoy the amusement park with your family dog! Dog-friendly day at 北海道グリーンランド遊園地!!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:37:26 +0900

空知リゾートシティ株式会社 will hold a dog-friendly day at 北海道グリーンランド遊園地 on October 25, 2026. The event will also include free admission for residents of Iwamizawa, stage shows, and limited-time sales of bathing ticket books at 北村温泉ホテル.

The trefoil shines. A new skeleton watch with a fresh shape, “CITY TECH FIVE CRYSTAL,” from adidas Originals（アディダスオリジナルス）.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:34:46 +0900

株式会社ウエニ貿易, the Japanese general distributor for adidas Originals, will release the “CITY TECH FIVE CRYSTAL” watch on October 16, 2026. The model features a tonneau-shaped case and translucent resin, and is priced at ¥15,400 (tax included).

Press conference for シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ’s Japan production of “Earth Pharmaceutical KOOZA”: Osamu Shitara (Banana Man), FANTASTICS and Rikako Yagi thrilled by a live performance from “KOOZA”!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:31:30 +0900

A press conference was held for シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ’s Japan production of “Earth Pharmaceutical KOOZA.” Osamu Shitara (Banana Man), FANTASTICS and Rikako Yagi were named special supporters. Performances will be held in Tokyo from February 2027 and in Osaka from August.

Today, October 8, is the birthday of Toru Takemitsu. Shigeru Kishida, Erika Ikuta, Ichika Nito and others will “play with Toru Takemitsu” at “ASOBIBA TAKEMITSU,” a concert at NHK Hall on October 26

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:01 +0900

A concert titled “ASOBIBA TAKEMITSU” will be held at NHK Hall on October 26 to mark 30 years since the death of composer Toru Takemitsu. A diverse group of artists, including Shigeru Kishida, Erika Ikuta and Ichika Nito, will take part in a program exploring Takemitsu’s work and world from a contemporary perspective.

Timewitch holds a puzzle-solving orientation for 6 incoming employees, taking them around Shibuya. Planned and run by a first-year employee

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:01 +0900

株式会社Timewitch held a puzzle-solving orientation around Shibuya on October 1, 2026, for 6 incoming employees scheduled to join in April 2027. The event was planned and run by new employees who joined in April 2026, and was designed to build connections among incoming colleagues and with employees, taking into account survey findings from マイナビ総合研究所.

Will author Tetsuya Okuyama of “K-9” finally take over Shibuya!? A total of 131 posters appear at 15 locations across Shibuya!! Latest volume 8 goes on sale 10/8!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:30:01 +0900

To mark the release of the latest volume 8 of “K-9” by author Tetsuya Okuyama, a total of 131 posters will be displayed at 15 locations across Shibuya starting October 8.

Latest episode of the terrestrial-TV-taboo-breaking new media outlet NoBorder News released

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:26:10 +0900

株式会社NoBorder released “NoBorder News #57” on October 5, 2026. The program discussed the opening of the extraordinary Diet session, the response to the Takaichi administration and the future of opposition-party realignment, with Kenta Izumi and Ryuzo Hosokawa as guests. They exchanged views on the reasons for forming the new parliamentary group “志士の会,” political party subsidies, a proposal to cut the consumption tax rate and a proposal to reduce the number of Diet seats.

FRUITS ZIPPER surpasses 1 million YouTube subscribers

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:25:11 +0900

The 7-member idol group FRUITS ZIPPER surpassed 1 million YouTube subscribers on October 8. To mark the milestone, live footage from its Tokyo Dome performance will be released as a YouTube Premiere.

Public bathhouses and dry cleaners down about 36% over the past 10 years, while simple lodging facilities are up 70%; market data for 69 industries released for free

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:02 +0900

株式会社ルミエール has compiled 10-year changes across 10 industries, including declines in public bathhouses and dry cleaners and an increase in simple lodging facilities, based on statistics from 厚生労働省. It has published a market data research page covering 69 industries.

Figures of Hatsune Miku “Dekomiku (Lightness)” and “Dekomiku (Darkness)” are joining the L size lineup of POP UP PARADE. Both are available for preorder at あみあみ.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:02 +0900

ホビー通販大手のあみあみ（大網株式会社）が、グッドスマイルカンパニーより『POP UP PARADE 初音ミク L size』の「デコミク(ライトネス)」および「デコミク(ダークネス)」フィギュアの予約受付を開始した。各9,800円で2027年4月発売予定。

『THE MATRIX』より、「NEO」が史上最強のアクションフィギュアで登場。あみあみにて予約受付中。

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:02 +0900

ホビー通販大手のあみあみ（大網株式会社）が、メディコム・トイより『マフェックス No.332 MAFEX NEO(THE MATRIX)』を予約受付中。参考価格14,080円、発売は2027年7月予定。

『ブルーアーカイブ -Blue Archive-』より「アロナ」「プラナ」が、ねんどろいどどーるに登場。あみあみにて、それぞれ予約受付中。

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:02 +0900

ホビー通販大手のあみあみ（大網株式会社）が、グッドスマイルカンパニーより『ブルーアーカイブ』のアロナとプラナのねんどろいどどーるを予約受付中。参考価格各9,800円、2027年4月発売予定。

映画『超かぐや姫！』より、コラボライブに臨む「かぐや」「酒寄彩葉」「月見ヤチヨ」をフィギュア化。あみあみにて、それぞれ予約受付中。

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:20:02 +0900

ホビー通販大手のあみあみ（大網株式会社）が、映画『超かぐや姫！』のコラボライブVer.フィギュア3種を予約受付中。各6,600円、2027年4月発売予定。

The latest version of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, “LITTLE WITCH TRICK,” is now live! As Belorta enjoys Halloween, suspicious rumors begin to close in!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:15:31 +0900

Level Infinite and SHIFT UP announced that the latest version of the mobile game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, “LITTLE WITCH TRICK,” will go live on October 8, 2026. The update adds the new SSR character “Belorta: Pumpkin Witch,” Halloween-themed events and limited-time costumes for sale.

“AI Search Partners,” provided by TechSuite, ranks No. 1※ in the number of companies adopting AI search optimization consulting, according to an independent survey of publicly verifiable adoption and support cases

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:11:43 +0900

TechSuite株式会社’s AI search optimization consulting service “AI Search Partners” ranked No. 1 in the number of adopting companies in an independent survey conducted by TFCO株式会社.

『トリッカル・もちもちほっペ大作戦』より、「ジョアン」のフィギュアが登場。あみあみ限定でご案内中。

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:01 +0900

ホビー通販大手のあみあみ（大網株式会社）が、Cerberus Projectより『トリッカル・もちもちほっペ大作戦』のジョアンノンスケールフィギュアを限定販売中。参考価格6,380円、発売は2027年4月予定。

“I want to find more I can do”—turn that feeling into reality. “Light Heart Dental College 2026,” an event shaping the future of the dental industry, takes place December 6!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

THDC合同会社 announced “Light Heart Dental College 2026,” an event for the dental industry to be held on December 6, 2026. Its theme is “Turning feelings into reality.” The event will take place at タカラベルモント㈱’s Tokyo head office, with participation fees including ¥10,000 for dentists.

A collaboration between the Monogatari Series anime and VTuber unit Secret Society holoX is here! The interactive exhibition “X Monogatari -Batsumonogatari-” is coming!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

The interactive exhibition “X Monogatari -Batsumonogatari-,” a collaboration between the Monogatari Series anime and VTuber unit Secret Society holoX, will be held at BEAM Gallery in Shibuya, Tokyo, from January 3, 2027.

The boys of Aoh High’s rhythmic gymnastics club become cute mini characters! A raffle lottery for the original TV anime Backflip!! is coming—with lots of exclusive prizes featuring newly drawn illustrations!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

フォッグ株式会社は、オンラインくじプラットフォーム「RAFFLE」にて、アニメ『バクテン!!』のラッフルくじを発売する。販売期間は2026年10月8日から11月8日までで、価格は1回770円（税込）。景品にはアクリルジオラマやチャームなどが含まれる。

PARIGOT Okayama is entering a new chapter on 10/31. With the long-awaited addition of menswear, a new-concept store grand-opens!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

PARIGOT, a select shop operated by 株式会社アクセ, will relocate and expand at Okayama Ichibangai on October 31, 2026, grand-opening as a new-concept store combining menswear and womenswear.

[ChatGPT] The local-government AI platform zevo will begin offering 3 models—“GPT-6 Sol,” “GPT-6 Luna” and “GPT-6.1 Sol”—on Thursday, October 8, 2026!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

シフトプラス株式会社 announced that it has added OpenAI’s 3 models, “GPT-6 Sol,” “GPT-6 Luna” and “GPT-6.1 Sol,” to its “Local Government AI zevo” system, which enables local governments to use generative AI such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini in the LGWAN environment. The models became available to all participating local governments at no additional cost from October 8, 2026.

Tomo Cafe Moka appointed as official Mala Tang ambassador | Sauna Meal Ambassador (public relations representative) @maratan_tokyo The original Japanese-style mala tang

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

頂マーラータン・おうちでマーラートン株式会社 appointed ともカフェもか as an official ambassador (public relations representative) and signed a partnership agreement. The company is part of the ネクスター株式会社 group and operates a D2C brand for Japanese-style mala tang as well as a B2B business serving bath and sauna facilities.

クラシル株式会社 launches “Document Conversion Agent” and “Reconciliation Agent” on Kurashiru AI OS, automating everything from digitizing business forms to matching and clearing transactions

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

クラシル株式会社 has launched two new features for its AI agent platform Kurashiru AI OS for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers: “Document Conversion Agent,” which digitizes business forms, and “Reconciliation Agent,” which matches and clears invoices and payments.

「劇場版七次元生徒会！〜ずっと一緒大作戦！〜」グッズがにじさんじオフィシャルストアにて2026年10月9日(金)19時から事前販売開始！

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900

ANYCOLOR株式会社 will begin presales of merchandise related to the live event “劇場版七次元生徒会！〜ずっと一緒大作戦！〜,” scheduled for January 2027, at にじさんじオフィシャルストア from 19:00 on Oct. 9, 2026.

Nightlife-industry social media recruitment service launches with fully performance-based fees | 株式会社キングプロテア launches a new service in October 2026, sharing a proven model from its own concept café

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:58:12 +0900

株式会社キングプロテア officially launched a fully performance-based recruitment support service specializing in social media recruitment for the nightlife industry on Oct. 8, 2026. Based on data from its own concept café, the company is rolling out a model using TikTok, Instagram and Threads to other businesses.

Why are rivals “co-creating”? Tomoaki Harada of Shimizu Corporation and the Construction RX Consortium to deliver a special lecture on automating and reducing staffing at worksites, a challenge taken up by more than 330 companies ＜12/9・free admission＞

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:54:15 +0900

At “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum from Dec. 9 to 10, 2026, 株式会社イプロス will host a special lecture by Tomoaki Harada of Shimizu Corporation on the Construction RX Consortium’s initiatives and the automation and labor-saving efforts underway at worksites.

ザボディショップ to launch 2 advent calendars filled with popular products for 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 29

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:51:52 +0900

ザボディショップ will launch 2 limited-quantity advent calendars, “Ultimate” and “Core,” as part of its 2026 holiday collection.

『舟納豆納豆餃子』新発売！

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:44:55 +0900

株式会社舟納豆 has launched “舟納豆納豆餃子,” made with premium small-grain natto from Ibaraki Prefecture.

【TAC Public Service】Night guidance session “Start in October! Learn about public service exams from scratch!” to be held on Thursday, Oct. 15

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:40:01 +0900

TAC株式会社 will hold an online evening guidance session for public service exams on Oct. 15.

〔イルビゾンテ〕Limited quantity | Holiday gift set presale begins

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:38:49 +0900

Italian bag and leather goods brand “IL BISONTE” will begin presales of a limited-quantity holiday gift set (wallet and key case), exclusively through its official online store, on Oct. 9, 2026.

ザ・プリンスギャラリー東京紀尾井町 to offer “Christmas Wish Afternoon Tea～with Steiff～,” celebrating Christmas with loved ones and family alongside a “シュタイフ teddy bear”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:37:34 +0900

ザ・プリンスギャラリー東京紀尾井町 will offer a Christmas-exclusive afternoon tea in collaboration with German teddy bear brand “シュタイフ” from Nov. 1, 2026. Plans include a teddy bear or key ring to mark the hotel’s 10th anniversary.

Personality launches “Manufacturing and Materials,” the 1st industry-specific package in its “Skills Compendium”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:36:13 +0900

株式会社Personality has launched “Manufacturing and Materials,” the 1st industry-specific package in its “Skills Compendium,” a dictionary of occupations, tasks and skills. The package includes 15 manufacturing and materials occupations, 30 tasks and 210 skills.

Generate realistic interior CG from hand-drawn floor plans alone — Make House adds a new feature to “AI real CG,” its perspective-generation AI for housing

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:34:47 +0900

Make House株式会社 has added “AI real CG 3D,” a new feature that generates 3D interior CG from hand-drawn floor plans, to “AI real CG,” its perspective-generation AI for housing. The feature officially launched on Oct. 8, 2026. A flat monthly subscription offers unlimited image generation.

AI model begins supporting the launch of アダストリア’s AI co-creation brand ELMIRA

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:41 +0900

AI model株式会社 has begun supporting the launch of アダストリア’s AI co-creation brand “ELMIRA.” Using generative AI, it will produce image models and e-commerce images and videos from start to finish, aiming to cut production costs and lead times.

【福岡ソフトバンクホークス】2nd lineup of live acts and performance dates announced!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:16 +0900

福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社, in partnership with スペースシャワーエンタテインメントプロデューシング株式会社 and 株式会社ビームス, announced the 5 artists in the 2nd lineup for music festival “FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.2027” and confirmed the event dates as January 30 and 31.

『ARC Raiders』 gets its biggest update yet, “Frozen Trail”!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:15 +0900

株式会社ネクソン released “Frozen Trail,” a major update for 『ARC Raiders』, a PvPvE game developed by Embark Studios, on Oct. 8, 2026. The update adds the new map “Pendra Pass,” 3 new ARC types and a weapon enhancement system. Free play will be available from Oct. 8 through 12, followed by a limited-time beta test of PvE matchmaking starting on the 13th.

ボークス announces the release of Mari Illustrious Makinami from “Rebuild of Evangelion” under its top-tier figure brand “Zettai Ryoiki”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900

ボークス株式会社 has announced a 1/4-scale resin assembly kit of Mari Illustrious Makinami from 『ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版』, under its figure brand 「絶対領域」. The price is 115,500 yen (tax included). Orders will open in November 2026, with delivery scheduled for spring 2027.

New V-liver agency 「Lilyette」 is running advertisements featuring its members at Akihabara Station!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900

VTuber agency 「Lilyette」 reached 5 million points in an IRIAM merchandise-production event and placed poster advertisements featuring its members at Akihabara Station.

Here are the synopsis and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime 『朱色の仮面』, animated by 100studio, airing Saturday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m.!

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The synopsis and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime 『朱色の仮面』, produced by 100studio, have been released. The series begins airing on October 10, 2026, and a second cour has been confirmed for April 2027.

Artist Zuma (Nijiiro Samurai) visits the school for a talk and live performance at the “SHOW! Music Entertainment Seminar”—attendees learn how to share music on social media and experience improvised songs up close

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900

SHOW!, a vocational school in the NSGグループ, held the “SHOW! Music Entertainment Seminar” on October 2, 2026, with artist Zuma (Nijiiro Samurai) as a guest. Attendees learned about sharing music on social media and improvised songs.

Volume 4 of the comic adaptation of 『あやかし屋敷のまやかし夫婦』 (Kotonoha Bunko), a story about a “contract marriage” set in Kamakura, arrives on やわらかスピリッツ on October 8!

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Volume 4 of the comic adaptation of マイクロマガジン社's Kotonoha Bunko title 『あやかし屋敷のまやかし夫婦』 was released on やわらかスピリッツ on October 8.

This weekend, a “Play Culture Festival” at a former school building in Shinjuku. Details of all 154 booths are now available. 300 masters of play will gather, including an Othello champion, a member of Japan’s table soccer team, a wooden toy maker, a childcare worker renowned for crafts, and a master of tōsenkyō!

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認定NPO法人芸術と遊び創造協会が運営する東京おもちゃ美術館で、2026年10月10日・11日に「東京おもちゃまつり」が開催される。全154ブース、300名の遊びの達人が集結し、おもちゃメーカーや作家が出展する。

京都発の時計ブランドKUOE KYOTO、28年春に新本社完成へ。生産能力を最大約5倍に

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:24:03 +0900

株式会社KUOE GLOBAL, which operates Kyoto-based watch brand KUOE KYOTO, plans to build a new headquarters in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward in response to rising orders. It aims to complete construction in spring 2028 and expand production capacity by up to about 5 times. The company is also considering a future IPO.

選挙ドットコム has launched its vote-matching service for the 2026 Fukushima gubernatorial election (voting on October 25)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:20:01 +0900

イチニ株式会社 has launched a vote-matching service for the 2026 Fukushima gubernatorial election, with voting on October 25.

Notice of change in representative director and new management structure; press conference held

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:58 +0900

株式会社栃木日光アイスバックス held a press conference on October 8, 2026, at the prefectural government press club regarding a change in representative director and its new management structure. Eiji Tsuchida is set to become the new representative director, and Sergio Echigo will become chairman of the board. The new structure will officially take effect on November 1.

HARIORI to exhibit at India Mela 2026 with 2 booths, offering Ayurvedic head-care experiences and spices

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:11:24 +0900

HARIORI合同会社 will exhibit with 2 booths at India Mela 2026, western Japan’s largest Indian festival, offering Ayurvedic head-care experiences by instructor Kenji Asagai and selling spices backed by more than 16 years of trading experience, as well as rice grown at its own farm. Indus Ray, a South Indian home-cooking restaurant it supports, will also exhibit. A new location is scheduled to open in Nagata, Kobe, in November.

“Mochitto Ice Monaka,” which sold 600 units in Osaka, comes to Tokyo! Oimoya to exhibit at the Rakuten Foodie Festival 2026 for the 3rd consecutive year

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900

株式会社おいもや will exhibit for the 3rd consecutive year at the 3rd Rakuten Foodie Festival, held at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya, Tokyo, from October 9 to 12, 2026. The company will sell more than 10 products, including “Mochitto Ice Monaka,” which has previously sold at its Osaka venue.

How can work and organizations adapt in an era of change? Registration now open for special talks at “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900

エバーリッジ株式会社 will hold “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026, and has opened registration for special talks by Nobuyuki Sakuma, Takushi Izawa and others.

〈VACHEMENT〉 POP UP STORE to open at TOMORROWLAND Lumine Shinjuku and Tachikawa | Exclusive outerwear and new 2026 fall/winter arrivals

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900

TOMORROWLAND will hold limited-time POP UP STORE events for outerwear brand VACHEMENT at its Lumine Shinjuku and Lumine Tachikawa stores. The lineup will include TOMORROWLAND exclusive models and new 2026 fall/winter arrivals.

Instantly research what’s on TV just by asking the AI you use every day! インフィニマインド launches MCP integration for TV analysis AI “TVPulse”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:09:37 +0900

インフィニマインド株式会社 began offering the “TVPulse MCP Connector” on October 1, 2026, linking its real-time TV broadcast analysis AI “TVPulse” with AI chat tools. Users can search and organize on-screen captions and statements from TV broadcasts in AI chats, and even draft articles and reports.

[デウソン神戸 | Activity Report] Conducting the 2nd Physical Test in Partnership with 神戸国際大学

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:08:47 +0900

デウソン神戸 conducted its 2nd physical test for first-team players in partnership with 神戸国際大学, with support from interns and the university, to assess the players’ physical abilities.

Everyone who participates in the “Nagahama Whisky Special Tasting Seminar” will receive an “Original Tasting Note” with the perk of no cover charge at 4 affiliated bars! The seminar will be held in Shinjuku from 16:00 on October 12 (Monday, public holiday)!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:03:54 +0900

株式会社ロイヤルマイル announced that all participants in the “Nagahama Whisky Special Tasting Seminar,” to be held in Shinjuku on October 12, 2026, will receive an original tasting note. The note comes with a perk of no cover charge at 4 affiliated bars.

“beyond NORMAL. Beauty that takes the shortcut to results” — GENiS has released a concept video depicting beauty that reduces steps and leads to results.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:03:16 +0900

株式会社Elevate’s sensitive-skin skincare brand “GENiS Professional” released the concept video “MAKE IT SIMPLER.” on October 8, 2026. The video expresses a vision of beauty that reduces steps and leads to results, and also introduces “Inazumask,” a face mask with cumulative sales exceeding 710,000 sheets.

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