https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1009 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 129 items from 7 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/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277636Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn October 7, 2026, HP Japan held its annual “HP Future of Work AI Conference 2026” at Shinagawa Prince Hotel, drawing more than 1,000 attendees. The event featured strategies for translating AI into business results and new products, including the ultra-light AI PC “HP EliteBook 8 G2iW 14” and high-performance mobile workstation “HP ZBook Ultra G3a 16,” both developed specifically for the Japanese market, as well as the next-generation communications solution “HP Dimension with Google Beam.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277635Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Daystorm Chukka,” a collaborative boot by SOREL and Aries, will launch on October 9, 2026, Japan time. The price is ¥55,000, including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277634Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBRUNO株式会社 is collaborating for the first time with Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba to offer the holiday lunch “Holiday Kitchen with BRUNO” for a limited time, from November 1, 2026, through January 5, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277633Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オープントーン has launched the beta version of “Backlog Insights,” a service that analyzes data from Nulab’s project management tool “Backlog” to visualize team and member activity. It will be available free of charge through the end of January 2027 and can be used to optimize workloads and as a reference for personnel evaluations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277632Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Uravation has launched “Vibe Coding Camp (private booking for 1 company),” a corporate program running 1 night and 2 days, with 12 hours of core training. Sales, accounting and general affairs staff use AI tools to create and take home 1 tool for their work. The program details include how it differs from non-residential training and its pricing structure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277631Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社レビックグローバル announced that it has added Persian, Filipino and Swahili to the interface languages of its corporate LMS “SmartSkill Campus,” bringing the number of standard languages to 47. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277630Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PRIZMA will speak at the online conference “The AI Generation’s Rapid Rise,” taking place October 20–23. Marketing director Kazuma Matsuura will give a talk on practical methods for “primary information × PR × AIO.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277629Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUbie株式会社 announced that it will begin full-scale use of “Ubie Generative AI” in the electronic medical records environment at 金沢医科大学病院 from October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277628Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヴァリューズが、国内の主要生成AIサービス6つ（ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Microsoft Copilot、Perplexity AI、Agent i）を対象に2024年6月～2026年5月のユーザー動向調査を実施。ChatGPTがMAU2,670万人でリードし、Gemini（1,153%増、Google提供）、Claude（1,232%増、Anthropic提供）、LINEヤフー提供のAgent i（MAU623万人）が急成長。20代のヘビーユーザー化（17%）や30・40代のボリュームゾーン拡大も判明。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277627Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エイブル総合研究所は、2025年の埼玉県内における「2人暮らし～ファミリー」向け成約データに基づき、実際に契約された駅を順位付けした。上位には教育・生活環境が整う浦和周辺エリア（東浦和、蕨、南浦和、武蔵浦和、西川口）が集中し、家賃のバランスや交通アクセス、学校密度などが選定理由として挙げられている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277620Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キューブ’s luxury golf brand ‘MARK & LONA’ has appointed aespa’s KARINA as an ambassador and released new visuals and featured items from its 2026 Fall/Winter collection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277618Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES武蔵野美術大学 will hold its 2026 Arts Festival at the Takanodai Campus from October 23 to 25. The theme is “A Land Where Art Takes Root FIORALUNE.” Admission is free, and no advance reservation is required. The festival will feature exhibitions, events and food stalls. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277617Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セミナーインフォ has opened registration for 6 new online seminars for people responsible for legal affairs, auditing and risk management at financial institutions and companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277616Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社coly’s 「アニメバコ」 is holding a TV anime “Blue Lock” POP UP SHOP at Shibuya Modi. The event will sell a variety of goods featuring new original illustrations and hold a lottery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277615Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESポスタス株式会社 has released its restaurant sales trends report for September 2026. Sales were up 102.3% year over year, while the cashless payment ratio rose to 58.1%. Credit cards topped the nationwide ranking of payment methods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277614Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDanish design-goods store Flying Tiger Copenhagen, founded in Denmark, will open a limited-time POP UP STORE at 近鉄百貨店 四日市店 in Yokkaichi, 三重県, from October 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277613Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESセレクチュアー株式会社 will release limited-edition collaboration models from Rody and kukka ja puu, “Strawberry” and “Grape,” on October 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277612Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゲオストア, a group company of 株式会社セカンドリテイリング, will launch 3 autumn/winter clothing products, including the “Circulation-Boosting Lounge Wear Set,” at 774 eligible GEO stores nationwide from October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277611Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESプロパティエージェント株式会社 held an “Investment Literacy in the AI Era” seminar on October 2, 2026, featuring Hassen Kuniyama and Susumu Namikawa as speakers. They highlighted the importance of making investment decisions without blindly trusting generative AI responses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277610Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES大阪ガスケミカル and 大阪ガスビジネスクリエイト will co-host a webinar on optical and photonics materials on October 16, 2026. The webinar will explain fluorene materials technology and perspectives on management of technology (MOT). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277609Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Suction Bowl Duo,” a suction-base weaning bowl from the b.box brand operated by ウェスキー株式会社, will go on sale on October 14, 2026. The set includes 2 bowls, with capacities of 375ml and 250ml, and is priced at 2,530 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277608Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネオジャパンは、RX Japan合同会社主催のJapan DX & AX Week「社内業務DX EXPO【秋】」2026年10月21日～23日に幕張メッセ5ホールに出展する。展示製品にはdesknet's NEO、AppSuite、ChatLuck、neoAI Chat for desknet'sが含まれ、共同出展としてパナソニック デジタル（MAJOR FLOW）が参加する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277607Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXYZ.Group, 株式会社ブランジスタ and 株式会社ネクシィーズ・ワンダーウォール will hold “WONDER NIGHT JINGU 〜月華〜,” an immersive night-walk event featuring autumn foliage and light displays on the grounds of Heian Jingu, with support from Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City. The event will run for about 1 month from November 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277606Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本能率協会 will hold the “Condominium Renovation Expo” and “Building Maintenance Human Fair & Clean EXPO 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18 to 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277605Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESトミー ヒルフィガー has announced the 2026 Fall campaign for “トミー ジーンズ,” featuring K-pop star Jang Wonyoung. The collection draws on New York style. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277604Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAutumn roses are in bloom at Hakone Gora Park, and the best viewing is expected to continue until early November. Visitors can enjoy about 600 rose bushes, and the performers for the “Autumn Rose Garden Concert” have been announced. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277603Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES箱根強羅公園 will set up special photo spots from October 16 to December 6, 2026, and hold a “Dog Photo Contest” to encourage visitors to enjoy an autumn outing with their dogs. Entries must be posted on Instagram. Winners of the Grand Prix and Director’s Special Award will receive admission tickets and meal vouchers for the park’s 一色堂茶廊 dining facility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277602Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES箱根ロープウェイ, operated by 株式会社小田急箱根, will run “Rose Gondolas” for a limited time from October 10 to November 3, 2026. 箱根強羅公園 will also hold the “Rose Garden Concert” to coincide with the autumn rose season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277601Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe pet travel media outlet 休日いぬ部, operated by 株式会社イオレ, has published a stay experience report on わんわんパラダイス プレミア 南紀白浜 and is running a prize draw for free accommodation vouchers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277600Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベネクス has signed an official recovery wear supplier agreement with professional basketball team ウォルガ湘南. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277599Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダイブグループ has published a page on its special website introducing 5 experts who will provide ongoing support under the Tourism Agency’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Support Program for Community Development in Regional Hot Spring Areas through the Removal and Restoration of Abandoned Buildings.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277598Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES愛眼株式会社 will begin selling collaborative glasses with fashion brand “CIAOPANIC TYPY” under its private label “FUWATTY” on October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277597Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアカマイ・テクノロジーズ will hold a webinar on October 28, 2026, in response to the rise in unauthorized access and information leaks. It will explain the “blind spots in APIs” that conventional WAFs struggle to address, as well as the latest defenses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277596Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン will co-host the final of the “Vietnam Japanese Reading Contest” with ハノイ大学 and MEIKO NETWORK VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED at ハノイ大学 on October 24, 2026. This year saw a record 226 applicants. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277595Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヘッドウォータースは、マイクロソフトの上位パートナー認定「AI Platform on Microsoft Azure」Specializationの更新認定を取得した。2026年上半期のエンタープライズAIソリューションは前年同期比149.4%となり、事業名称を「AIプラットフォーム事業」へ変更した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277594Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESベルキン株式会社 began sales on October 9 of the “UltraCharge 75W GaN Charger ZSP,” featuring ZSP technology that keeps standby power below 0.005W. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277593Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESB-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社 will run its “Happy ICE CREAM CHRISTMAS” campaign from November 1 to December 25, 2026, selling Christmas-exclusive ice cream cakes and party sets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277592Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESB-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社 will sell “ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン 25th Anniversary Palette 6,” a Christmas ice cream cake created in its first collaboration with ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン to mark USJ’s 25th anniversary. Priced at 4,900 yen, mobile order reservations will open on October 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277591Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Spectee CEO Kenjiro Murakami will speak at a session hosted by the AI Disaster Prevention Council at “ぼうさいこくたい2026 in 鳥取,” to be held in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, 2026. He will discuss the current state and challenges of using AI at disaster sites. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277590Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアルサーガパートナーズ has opened a new community hub, “アルサーガラウンジ,” in the Sakuragaoka area of Shibuya, where the company was founded. The lounge has installed シグニファイ Philips Hue smart lighting throughout, aiming to foster interaction and innovation both within and outside the company. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277589Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES三菱地所株式会社 will hold “Marunouchi Japan Wine Weeks 2026” in the Marunouchi area from October 21 to November 8, 2026, showcasing the appeal of Japanese wine through tastings, seminars and sales events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277588Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHENNGE株式会社 has launched “HENNGE Domain Protection,” a new service within its cloud security service “HENNGE One” that detects and counters spoofed emails abusing a company’s own domain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277587Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESロジザード株式会社 announced that 株式会社WacWac will be added as a new exhibitor at “Logizard EXPO 2026 @ Osaka,” to be held on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277586Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アジラ will speak at the “Security Industry Future Forum 2026,” to be held in Shinagawa, Tokyo, on October 21, 2026, presenting case studies on resolving challenges in the security industry with AI and discussing the role of digital transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277585Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ミスミグループ本社は、スタンレー電気浜松工場が間接材トータルコストダウンサービス「MISUMI floow」を導入し、手袋の購入コストを約20％低減したと発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277584Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワークスアプリケーションズ announced that 森永乳業 has begun sending and receiving digital invoices using the international Peppol standard for actual transactions with TKC, using WAP’s “HUE Digital Invoice.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277583Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タナベコンサルティング has launched “Integrated Report Production,” a hands-on support service that brings together management consultants and creative production. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277582Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワンキャリア began streaming a special program on new-graduate recruitment featuring 株式会社サイバーエージェント on the business video media platform PIVOT on Oct. 8, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277581Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都板橋区は10月17日と18日に「絵本のまちひろば2026」を板橋第一中学校で開催する。昨年の板橋区民まつりと同様に開催され、中学生による本屋さんの企画や東京家政大学とリンテック株式会社のコラボワークショップなど、体験型プログラムが充実している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277580Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TRUSTDOCK will exhibit at the financial IT fair FIT2026, to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Oct. 15 and 16, 2026, and propose its eKYC solution TRUSTDOCK to support compliance with amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277579Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESProperty Agent, a subsidiary of Migalo Holdings, held a seminar on “Investment Literacy in the AI Era” on Oct. 2, 2026. Hassen Kuniyama and Susumu Namikawa spoke about the importance of “verifying” generative AI answers rather than accepting them at face value, and how to distinguish when to use AI and when to consult experts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277578Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイトロンジャパン will launch the new LAOWA Aksen Ultra Macro series from the LAOWA lens brand of Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology (Venus Optics) on Oct. 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277577Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイトロンジャパン will launch the 92mm-aperture “92GX” apochromatic refracting telescope from 奈光株式会社’s NAKOH astronomical telescope brand on Oct. 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277576Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイトロンジャパン will launch the 210mm-aperture Newtonian reflector telescope “N210” from the Askar brand of Jiaxing Ruixing Optical Instrument社 on Oct. 9, 2026. Compatible with APS-C, it features a carbon-fiber optical tube, with an estimated market price of around 260,000 yen including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277575Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKaraoke chain ジャンカラ (株式会社TOAI) is collaborating with 3 カプコン game titles and will give away limited-edition merchandise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277574Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESオープン株式会社 will exhibit 5 services from the RoboRobo HR Series at Back Office DXPO Fukuoka ’26, to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Oct. 20 and 21, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277573Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESストックマーク株式会社 will hold the free online conference FUTURE TECH 2026 from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, for researchers and technology developers in the manufacturing industry. The conference will cover the latest technology trends in areas including AI agents, semiconductors, fusion energy, Chinese mobility and the space industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277572Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESいなば食品株式会社 has begun stockpiling food for emergencies at its employee dormitory in Shizuoka, and is working to improve residents’ living conditions and convenience through initiatives such as sharing menus via the cloud and introducing a refrigerated display case. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277571Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGerman luxury furniture brand 「ロルフベンツ」 will hold “Living with Gratitude,” a collaborative exhibition with contemporary artist Yuta Okuda, and take part in DESIGNART TOKYO 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277570Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESシステムサービス株式会社 will roll out Sesame Street prize products for amusement facilities in succession from October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277569Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バカン will use its VACAN Maps service to visualize congestion at 6 parking lots around the venue for the music festival Rural Act'26, to be held in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, on October 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277568Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean cosmetics brand rom&nd is bringing its UFO Cover Cushion foundation to Japan. Combining high coverage from high-density nanoparticles with a lightweight feel, it will launch first at ドン・キホーテ group stores, followed by variety shops and other retailers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277567Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWILLER EXPRESS株式会社 will offer a limited-time Christmas plan aboard its Tokyo restaurant bus from December 1 to 25, 2026. The plan features 2 courses, lunch and dinner, with authentic French cuisine featuring domestic beef tenderloin and sea bream, enjoyed alongside spectacular views of Tokyo from the bus. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277566Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ルネサンス will support “Learning About Cancer and Cancer Prevention: Training 2026 OSAKA,” co-hosted by 認定NPO法人がんサポートコミュニティー, 公益財団法人日本対がん協会 and 公益財団法人大阪対がん協会, and will give a lecture on the theme of “Cancer and Exercise” on November 8, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277565Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEntries are now open for the 27th JQA Global Environment Children’s Drawing Contest, hosted by 一般財団法人日本品質保証機構 (JQA) and 国際認証機関ネットワーク (IQNET). The deadline is May 31, 2027. The theme is “The Treasures of Earth I Have Found.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277564Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFM802’s BRIGHT MORNING and ファミリーマート will launch their first collaboration products on October 13, 2026: 4 types of shrimp-themed bento boxes and prepared dishes recommended by DJ Ayako Uchida, available at approximately 2,600 stores in the Kansai region. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277563Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社電通総研 was named a 2026 “Great Place to Work” by GPTWジャパン for the 5th consecutive year. It was also named to the young professionals ranking for the 2nd time overall and to the senior ranking for the 4th consecutive year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277562Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSONORRA, a live music venue operated by 寺田倉庫, has launched SONORRA TENNOZ PLAYERS SHOWCASE, an open-call program supporting the independence of emerging musicians. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277561Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSO Technologies, a consolidated subsidiary of ソウルドアウト株式会社, has launched the beta version of n-ext, an AI service that understands companies’ unique rules and supports workflow collaboration. Built on Notion, it accelerates AI adoption by advertisers and agencies through end-to-end support from an FDE team. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277560Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バイウィル has published an article on a “Regional GX Roundtable” among 4 parties: 東城町森林組合, 備福通信, 中国銀行 and the company. The article explains the process of building a model for circulating funds within the region through the creation, sale and purchase of J-Credits, as well as efforts to address challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277559Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TKC, 森永乳業 and 株式会社ワークスアプリケーションズ (WAP) have begun digital invoice integration from TKC to 森永乳業 for actual transactions using the international standard Peppol. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277558Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESラ・スイート神戸オーシャンズガーデンは、2026年10月24日と25日の2日間、「オータム・ハロウィン・フェスティバル」を開催する。約24種のブッフェ料理とプロマジシャンによるパフォーマンスを提供し、仮装来館者にはプレゼントがある。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277557Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビザスク will exhibit at “CEATEC 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, and introduce its expert interview service, VisasQ interview. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277556Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe podcast “Professor Yoro Ponders Life! Ep66. I’m Going Bald at a Young Age. What Should I Do?” is now streaming on Audible. It features anatomist Takeshi Yoro, whose “The Wall of Fools” series has sold more than 7 million copies, discussing “life.” It is planned and presented by Moon Creative Lab Inc., which operates VOOX. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277555Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA radio program in which Yosuke Horikoshi, a specially appointed researcher at the University of Tokyo, and Hikaru Kashida of デジタル庁 discuss “between,” Ep54 is now streaming on the audio learning platform VOOX and Spotify. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277554Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES少数株ドットコム株式会社は、2026年10月10日に経済学分野のクラリベイト引用栄誉賞受賞候補者であるアビナッシュ・ディキシット氏を解説する特別ウェビナーを開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277553Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESロイヤルコントラクトサービス株式会社 announced that it will open the restaurant “Cafe＆Dining LUANA” on October 16, 2026, inside “Times Spa RESTA,” operated by タイムズサービス株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277552Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn RUNWAY channel, operated by MARK STYLER株式会社, a campaign themed “Girls Party” featuring new looks by 6 talents from seju will run from October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277551Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESインサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched its “Brand Strategy” course as part of the new “Overseas Business ‘Practical’ MBA: Marketing” series on its online training service, INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277550Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKURONEKO Innovation Fund 2号 (KIF2号), managed by Global Brain, has invested in 株式会社Ocean, which operates the refund-based tax-free shopping platform Ocean Tax Refund. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277549Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日立製作所 was named a Leader in IDC’s “IDC MarketScape: Japan Cloud Professional Services 2026 Vendor Assessment” (September 2026). The recognition reflects its “Modernization powered by Lumada” brand, which integrates its extensive track record in building and operating mission-critical systems with practical AI expertise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277548Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNowcast will begin offering approximately 10 million real estate registry records held by TRUSTART through the MCP connection for “DataLens Corporate Sales” in September, supporting AI agents in conducting detailed asset information analysis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277547Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JTBパブリッシング will hold a special fair at its directly operated restaurant, editor’s fav るるぶキッチン, in partnership with Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, offering lunch menus featuring the city’s branded beef, “Nasu Wagyu.” Nasushiobara City received the first Silver Award in Kanto from the Green Destinations Awards, and the fair will also introduce initiatives to build a sustainable community. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277546Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マガジンハウス announced reprints of Yasunori Nomura’s “Physics Super-Introductory” series, “Why Does Gravity Exist?” and “How Was the Universe Born?,” bringing total copies published to more than 50,000. A campaign will also be held on the Amazon Kindleストア in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277545Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESしゃぶしゃぶ温野菜, operated by 株式会社レインズインターナショナル of the コロワイドグループ, will open its Urawa location, its 9th in Saitama Prefecture, on October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277544Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESパーソルイノベーション株式会社ビルスピカンパニー will exhibit at the “10th AI and Business Process Automation Expo,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026, and introduce customized training programs to develop people who deliver results in the generative AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277312Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベーシックは、BtoBマーケティングサービス『ferret』シリーズ（ferret MA、ferret SFA/CRM）において、CVしたリードの企業情報を自動で付与・補完する「企業データリッチ化機能」を提供開始した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277311Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 and Morinaga Milk Industry announced the 10 winning entries in their joint “Parenting Moments Senryu 2026” contest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277310Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTVV has signed a uniform sponsorship agreement with 合同会社DMM.com for UEFA-organized international club competitions in the 2026-2027 season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277309Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAhead of Sports Day on October 12, SmartNews announced its TOP20 most-read sports figures, based on viewing data from January 1 to September 30, 2026. Shohei Ohtani ranked 1st, Munetaka Murakami 2nd, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto 3rd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277308Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyu Land Corporation has named the office building in its “Osaki Riverwalk Garden” redevelopment project in the Osaki-Gotanda area “Osaki Riverwalk Tower.” With opening targeted for spring 2027, the project will include a live-work urban garden, an IoT vegetable garden, TENOHA Osaki, and other facilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277307Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESポノス株式会社 launched a collaboration event between the smartphone game The Battle Cats and the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story on October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277306Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAwajishima Anime Park Nijigen no Mori will exhibit at “Fukuyamanime 9,” an anime event taking place in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, on October 10 and 11, and sell original merchandise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277305Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社宣伝会議 will launch a course in October 2026 teaching practical techniques for in-depth and group interviews that draw out consumers’ true feelings, focusing on the importance of “firsthand customer understanding” in the age of AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277304Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社あきんどスシロー will hold “Oimo Fest 2026” at スシロー locations nationwide from October 14, selling 3 types of sweet potato desserts, including “Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée Crepe Wraps.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277303Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフューチャー株式会社 will sponsor “CSS2026,” a core academic symposium for security research in Japan, to be held in October 2026. Consultants from its Cybersecurity Innovation Group will present papers and give talks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277302Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キャリアデザインセンター will hold the 2nd edition of “Honest Job Change Board,” an interactive event where working women can share their real-life experiences, at the “Onna no Tenshoku type” job fair at Shibuya Hikarie on October 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277301Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMorinaga & Co. will hold a Halloween event in collaboration with 北軽井沢スウィートグラス starting October 9, 2026. Guests staying with their dogs will be offered treats that people and their dogs can share. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277300Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NIJIN and Edunext will hold “A teacher’s next step isn’t limited to one path,” an online event exploring diverse career paths for teachers, on October 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261009-09/index-en-p3.html#n3277299Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUP-T launches a new lightweight mesh-line tote that can hold A4-size items. It supports full-color transfer printing and can be ordered starting from 1 piece.