https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 947 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 125 items from 6 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/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342404Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEdge Works株式会社 announced that it will hold “CC AI ROADMAP 2027,” an online conference on the use of AI in contact centers, on December 10, 2026. It announced 17 speakers and 6 discussion topics, and admission is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342403Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FORSPECT has launched “Avatifi,” a service that creates short videos featuring a person’s AI avatar speaking based on messages sent, and is accepting applications for a free trial of 10 videos over 7 days starting October 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342402Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メイテツコム, an IT company in the 名古屋鉄道グループ, has won the “Rising Star of the Year” award for the first time at the “AWS Japan Certification Award 2025,” hosted by アマゾン ウェブ サービス（AWS）ジャパン合同会社. The award is presented to the partner with the largest increase in AWS certifications earned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342401Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESラック and リッケイ have signed an MOU on a comprehensive business partnership aimed at expanding their cybersecurity businesses in Japan and the APAC region. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342400Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアカメディア株式会社 has launched “Sales Studio AKAMEDIA STANDARD PLAN,” a sales support service combining AI with sales professionals. A dedicated team can get to work in as little as 3 days, providing end-to-end support from strategy development through closing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342399Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロノア will release new merchandise for the TV anime “Mission: Yozakura Family” in January 2027, with preorders opening on October 14, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342398Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社commissure will exhibit at the joint booth of the RobotMateHub community at CEATEC 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, where it will introduce physical AI training for businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342397Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKIMOTOファーム, operated by 株式会社きもと, will begin selling “Minori no Hyakunenmai,” Koshihikari rice grown in Inabe, Mie Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. Aiming to be a “company that lasts 100 years,” the company is starting sales from fields certified under Japan’s Organic JAS standards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342396Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社NIG has added 4 new colors to its commuter backpack QUICK PACK officer and began general sales on October 10, 2026. The presale received a total of 12.56 million yen in support, and about half of prospective buyers had requested more color options. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342395Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe lifestyle brand deux C from (株)フィル・エ・クチーレ is offering interior decor and gifts for Christmas 2026, including wooden toys, ceramics, and glass objects that blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342394Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社白鳩 launched the “041 Series,” a new collection from its original brand HIMICO inspired by “a fantastical rose garden where Alice has wandered in,” on October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342393Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社江戸一 will completely renovate “すたみな太郎 八戸店” in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and reopen it as “すたみな太郎 PREMIUM BUFFET八戸店” on October 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342392Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デイトナ has released the “45B Inner Weight Handle” for Rebel250/500 ('25) models. The bolt-on part improves riding position by moving the grip section approximately 45mm closer and reduces vibration with inner weights. The standard price is ¥14,300 including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342391Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デイトナ has added products for GSX-8T/TT/S/R ('23–'26) and R12/nineT ('23–'26) to its lineup of bar-end mirror adapters for stock handlebars. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342390Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES福井市’s administrative reform initiatives using nudges won the Chairperson’s Special Award at “Administrative Reform Koshien 2026,” hosted by 愛媛県, selected from 89 initiatives nationwide. The efforts produced 36 results, including a 3.4-point increase in the colorectal cancer screening rate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342389Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サンゲツ is holding its 10th design competition, “Sangetsu Design Award 2026,” and began accepting entries on October 13. The theme is “Joy of Design.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342388Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has announced a business model for dog runs and cafes exclusively for dogs using its “AirElixir” atmospheric water generator. The self-sufficient system powered by solar energy and storage batteries requires no water piping and provides safe drinking water that meets Japanese water quality standards. The company aims to address heatstroke risks in summer and create a sustainable pet wellness space. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342387Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES義烏優豊株式会社 has begun wholesale sales in Japan of its own brushed-back pants and camisoles. The company operates a sewing factory in Yiwu, China, and draws on 19 years of Japan-China trade expertise to offer OEM production and proposals for household goods and apparel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342386Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESプロモツール株式会社 has begun selling an aroma spray (50ml, ¥2,750 including tax) made exclusively with natural essential oils, from its “White Tea & Thyme Natural” series under its own brand, “PROMOTOOL.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342385Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA fiscal 2026 market survey conducted by 株式会社マゼランメディカル found that 71.0% of clinics in medical malls were profitable, exceeding the rate for solo practices (51.9%). However, approximately 90% of facilities had not introduced shared systems, revealing that most remained “simple clusters.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342384Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 西鎌倉レ・シュー pastry shop in Nish Kamakura has released “Boo,” a ghost-shaped treat for Halloween, along with seasonal offerings featuring pumpkin and Japanese chestnuts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342383Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESブラザー工業株式会社 will exhibit at “JIMTOF2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 to 31, showcasing the latest SPEEDIO series models, a new concept model under development, thermal displacement compensation technology, and a web service featuring an AI chat function. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342382Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“DRESSY CAFE,” operated by 冒険社プラコレ, will launch new menu items featuring seasonal fruit, including a burrata cheese croffle plate and seasonal fruit tea, at select locations in Osaka and Nagoya from October 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342381Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESパルシステム生活協同組合連合会 and JA新潟かがやき held the “Let’s Visit the Producers: Sasakami Rice Harvesting Tour” in the Sasakami area of Agano, Niigata Prefecture, on September 26 and 27, 2026. A total of 101 users experienced sustainable agriculture through rice harvesting and nature activities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342380Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社アイ・エフ・ティ found that only 14% of companies have a dedicated employee responsible for website security, with outsourcing and staff handling security alongside other duties being the norm. It also found that 58% were concerned about their security arrangements and lacked a sufficient understanding of their budgets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342379Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マッシュホールディングス will hold its 10th participatory charity event, MASH PARK PROJECT '26, at its headquarters for 2 days on November 6 and 7, 2026. Proceeds will go toward supporting the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, and special menu items from several food and beverage brands, including gelato pique cafe and Cosme Kitchen Adaptation, will be served. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342378Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette added the original song 'Stars, Sometimes Light' by Abaraya to the rhythm game 'Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku' for iOS/Android, and launched the new event 'Stars Off Orbit' and 'Soundless Sea Gacha' on October 12, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342408Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:06:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES双日商業開発株式会社が運営するモラージュ菖蒲にて、10月16日に無印良品が移転リニューアルオープンし、18周年大感謝祭が開催される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342409Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:05:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon Sharyo and NEC have jointly developed a VR application using 3D data of railway vehicles to improve the efficiency and quality of design reviews and support operations such as maintenance and training. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342410Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:04:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESひと・コミュニケーションズ株式会社 held a ceremony to mark its 75th anniversary, announcing Chairman Susumu Koike's retirement and its new corporate motto, 'Always Victorious,' as it looks toward its 100th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342411Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:04:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES楽天銀行 will run its '25th Anniversary of Operations! High-Rate Time Deposit Campaign' for business and personal business accounts from October 1 to November 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342412Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 50th edition of 'TAKEO PAPER SHOW,' a paper and creative event held by 株式会社竹尾 since 1965, 株式会社美術出版社 will publish a book condensing the exhibition's content, '祝（ほぎ）と礼（れい）―MARK THE MOMENT,' on November 2, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342413Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOPPAN株式会社, a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, will collaborate with Vtuber '鮫升コモリ' at its Akihabara shop 'TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA,' selling 3D visual merchandise and offering a digital photo booth. Satellite shops are also planned at 4 locations nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342414Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESLegalOn Technologies began offering templates governed by Singapore law in collaboration with Singapore Academy of Law（SAL）, bringing its cumulative offerings, including the MORI HAMADA library, to more than 2,500. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342415Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:01:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESカモ井加工紙株式会社 launched “mt french nail seal,” a new nail product category under its “mt” masking tape brand for stationery and lifestyle goods. Available since September 2026 at the official mt online shop and its directly operated “mt lab.” stores, the product lets users enjoy French nails by applying a seal to the nail tip and adding gel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342416Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESIKUM株式会社, operator of the body-shaping brand “Rebone,” will hold an online lesson on Oct. 24, 2026, in conjunction with Pink Ribbon Month. The 500-yen participation fee, excluding transaction fees, will be donated to breast cancer support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342417Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESNihon M&A Center, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社日本M&Aセンターホールディングス, has been recognized by Guinness World Records for 6 consecutive years since 2020 as the “company handling the most M&A financial advisory engagements.” It handled 1,150 deals in 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342418Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESインキュベイトファンド株式会社 announced that it had selected 16 entrepreneurs to participate in “Incubate Camp 19th,” a residential acceleration program taking place on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342419Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NO MORE, which provides immersive entertainment experiences, announced that “CLUB Night Fever,” a hit with every performance sold out, will return from Nov. 7 to Dec. 19, 2026, at “CLUB VOCE” in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Ticket lottery applications are now open. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342420Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith sponsorship from 株式会社明治, 日本生活習慣病予防協会 held a hemoglobin A1c event, where former ozeki Naruto Oyakata and physician Daisuke Ito explained the gap between awareness of blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c, as well as health management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342421Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニューテック began selling the new “Nrec6200” and “Nrec4200” models in its “Nrec” series of recording servers for surveillance camera video systems in October 2026. They come standard with a hardware RAID controller and offer high availability, keeping recording running even if a drive fails. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342422Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Onono Corporation held an opening reception attended by more than 500 people as it grand-opened its first “onono” convenience store with an attached cafe in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan, on Oct. 3, 2026. It aims to expand to multiple locations in the country and grow its business into other Central Asian countries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342759Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe pediatric clinic あかちゃんとこどものクリニック 浦和カルエ, operated by 医療法人社団Links, will open on Nov. 1, 2026, inside CulE, 1 minute on foot from the west exit of JR Urawa Station. It will be open until 21:00 nearly every day, prioritizing convenience for working families. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342758Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アシンメトリ announced the pricing for “You Love EPUB,” a service that translates the full text of an entire ebook in the EPUB format into multiple languages. The low-cost plan starts at 180 yen, including tax, and the standard plan starts at 240 yen, including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342757Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESキヤノンITソリューションズ株式会社と株式会社メディアフォースは、EDI-Masterシリーズを利用する顧客のシステム連携支援のため協業を開始した。両社は企業間データ交換の知見とシステム・クラウド連携のノウハウを組み合わせ、ERPやSaaSへのEDIデータ連携課題を解決する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342756Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKitajima, a long-established confectionery shop in Saga, Kyushu, will begin selling “Saga-no-Ki Baumkuchen,” a new product drawing on its experience making the dough for its signature “Marubouro,” on October 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342755Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSatsuma Bridge, based in Kagoshima, will hold the 1st installment of its business support event series for regional companies, “Satsuma Bridge Meeting,” on November 5, 2026. The theme is a workshop on the decision-making process for performance reviews, pay raises and bonuses, with Takayoshi Sakata, representative director of 株式会社BottoK, appearing as a guest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342754Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMedGenerate株式会社 provides corporate AI training for companies and organizations in Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures, with instructors traveling to clients and creating deliverables using AI on the same day. A 12-hour program eligible for national subsidies is also available. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342753Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES搾り屋935, a smoothie specialty shop in Hongo-sanchome operated by 株式会社SHIBORI, will mark its 14th anniversary on October 15, 2026. To celebrate, customers will receive 1 mandarin orange for every purchase of 600 yen or more in-store from October 15 through 21. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342752Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESトライリンクス株式会社は、フォロワー40万人のインフルエンサー「ちやん」の声を持つAIキャラクター「さきみらい」と電話で会話できるサービス「さきみらい電話」の有料ベータを2026年10月1日に開始する。定員は100人限定で、月額契約なしのチケット制（1枚980円）を採用している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342751Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNICT will exhibit at CEATEC 2026 and showcase 15 projects under the Innovative Information and Communications Technology (Beyond 5G (6G)) Fund. The exhibit features research and development involving major companies including SoftBank and 東海旅客鉄道. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342750Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ノーブル will launch the 2026 collection from the APENTE brand and hold pop-up stores in October at 代官山T-SITE and そごう横浜店. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342749Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESbrandneu株式会社 has fully launched Tsugumi (継ぐ美), a service supporting brand development before and after business succession, primarily for female successors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342748Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBalinese Jimbaran (バリニーズ・ジンバラン), which operates a salon and school in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, will launch a free trial of in-home Balinese conditioning to care for employees’ physical well-being, limited to 3 companies in Kanazawa. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342747Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES楽智株式会社 provides the “Rakuchi Local AI Solution,” supporting the combined use of information security and AI. Against the backdrop of AI-related risks being included on IPA’s threat list, the company designs AI implementation and operations in local environments, including the use of internal documents, integration with business systems and access control. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342746Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRapidCopy研究所 will take over the software businesses for “RapidCopy” and “RapidCopySuite” from レスパスビジョン株式会社, transferring sales and support operations effective January 12, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342745Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsian beauty brand HADA HADA, operated by 株式会社GUNHEE, launched simultaneously in Japan and South Korea on October 13, 2026, and released its first product, the Terahertz Stone Gua Sha SAKI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342744Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESソロ物販LAB, operated by 株式会社Steady. Corporation, is running a promotion for its “Weak Yen × AI” Thailand export e-commerce model from October 15 to November 18, 2026. It proposes a business model with zero employees using AI and outsourcing, and highlights its sales management technology patent and coverage by outlets including Global News Asia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342743Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESゴムマリ株式会社 will launch its “Personnel Appointment Entry AI Agent,” which automates personnel appointment entry tasks, on October 13, 2026. It can be integrated into existing systems and adopted with initial setup costs from 500,000 yen and monthly operating costs from 50,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342742Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Sincecore officially launched “Shinmirai Navi,” a SaaS platform for “high-risk interviews” involving internal whistleblowing and harassment consultations, on October 13, 2026. Ahead of the enforcement of the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, it offers AI drafting and organization features as well as tamper-resistant record management, and has begun offering a free trial. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342741Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社小林車輌 has released MyHome3D, a home design tool that turns floor plans drawn in a browser into 3D designs and lets users create models with a home 3D printer. Alongside free features, it offers a full plan for 9,800 yen per month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342740Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社OCTAGON will grand open the yakiniku restaurant “Kyo Yakiniku Renzo Gion” in Kyoto’s Gion district on October 15, 2026. All 90 seats are in private or semi-private rooms, and the venue can accommodate banquets for up to 40 people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342739Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Korean lifestyle experience event “KDAY TOKYO” will be held at Omotesando Hills in Tokyo from October 14, featuring 36 K-brands including GS25 and ANOK, as well as a variety of programs such as fashion shows and talk shows. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342738Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWeather Data Science合同会社は、太陽光発電量予測をセルフサービスで利用できるWebサービス「PV予測セルフ工房」の期間限定無料トライアルを10月13日より開始した。2026年12月までに利用開始した方を対象に、月末まで無料で試用でき、通常料金は1予測単位あたり月額5,000円（税別）。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342737Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタカハタプレシジョン株式会社 and 株式会社ハイパーデジタルツイン have launched a joint venture for a privacy-conscious monitoring service using 3D sensors. The project was selected for 東京都’s “Smart Services Deployment Support Program.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342736Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社flaro began offering an “MCP integration” feature for its FLARO management platform for multi-location restaurants on September 30, 2026. The feature lets users directly check sales, labor cost ratios and other information by store through AI assistants Claude and ChatGPT. It is the first official MCP server offering for a restaurant headquarters management system in Japan and supports read-only access and permission management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342735Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社studio empath began selling 2 new colors of its multifunctional dog harness HUGNESS—charcoal gray and mist plum—on October 12, 2026, bringing the lineup to a total of 4 colors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342734Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人mimamo co-hosted a dialogue event with 一般社団法人me on June 14, 2026, at Kaneku Junior High School in Amami City, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. 10 children took part in conversations with online mentors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342733Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社C4C held “DEFCON,” a conference where engineers with hearing disabilities and companies discuss the “quality of employment,” for the first time on September 26, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342732Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハレフル launched “ProofStamp,” an evidence preservation service that fixes the displayed content of online posts and videos in a form that can be verified by third parties, on October 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342731Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESライノフラックス株式会社 was selected for Phase 3 (large-scale technology development demonstration) of the SBIR program administered by 環境省 and ERCA. In fiscal 2026, it will install a 20kW-class pilot plant to demonstrate highly efficient power generation from unused biomass and CO2 capture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342730Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Pake × SloMood - The Filler,” a collaboration between SloMood, operated by G.P.WOODWORK株式会社, and zipper-bag brand Pake®, is on sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342729Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES有限会社オランジェ will exhibit its brands “nū” and “dadada” at “Local to Local,” a special program at “POPUPASIA® 10TH,” to be held in Taipei, Taiwan, starting November 12, 2026. Both brands received high praise at the Tokyo Gift Show and drew interest, including OEM inquiries and approaches from department stores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342728Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人暮らしの設計室 has begun selling powdered Ise tea “まるの茶” on Amazon.co.jp, with a focus on emotional care in the AI era. Made with 100% Ise tea from Mie Prefecture, it comes in 5 varieties, each accompanied by a story about a cat depicting little misfortunes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342727Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Japan Snow Mountain Consulting and ジェイプラスインターナショナル have launched a partnership to create a Japan-born “Japanese Winter Resort Culture,” with Kentaro Minagawa appointed Executive Advisor of SNOW BUNKER. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342726Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESParis-born jewelry brand Marie Lichtenberg will hold a trunk show to mark the launch of its latest collection, with designer Marie Lichtenberg visiting Japan, from October 21 to 24 at cherish, L’Appartement Aoyama, and ESTNATION 六本木ヒルズ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342725Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES福原ニードル株式会社 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with social welfare corporation 社会福祉法人白浜コスモス福祉会 in January 2026, and is promoting regional contributions and sustainable community development through recycling and product sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342724Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Leopard”-patterned Moka Express and Moka Induction, created in collaboration between ビアレッティ and ドルチェ＆ガッバーナ, will go on sale in Japan on October 19, 2026. The dedicated coffee “Perfetto Moka Audace” is scheduled to launch in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342723Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AI Atelier has released a free “AI Cost Diagnostic” tool that helps users choose the least expensive AI for each task, based on real-world measurements across 118 combinations of 7 Claude Code and Codex models, reasoning levels and checks. It says costs can vary by as much as about 34 times for the same task, such as sorting inquiries, and that reviewing how models are assigned can significantly cut costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342722Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESImperial Nexus株式会社は、2026年10月1日に公開した動画で、「顧客満足度No.1」などの広告表示前に確認すべき4つの項目（比較対象、回答者、調査方法、表現の整合性）を提言した。消費者庁の調査では、景品表示法措置命令を受けた事業者のうち約3割がNo.1表示関連であったことが示されている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342721Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES丹後織物工業組合 will hold the “TANGO TEXTILE EXHIBITION / The 77th Tango Textile Appraisal Exhibition” at ツカキスクエア京都 in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, on October 21 and 22, 2026. The theme is “300 Years of Craft: Tango Textiles Gather in Kyoto.” In addition to judging and an exhibition and business-matching event, the program will include special exhibits and public voting. Award-winning works will be exhibited in 京丹後市 from October 28 to November 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342720Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPOUYUENJI KYOTO will hold 2 exhibitions from autumn through winter. “Tea-Colored Dyeing Scenes” by dye artist Hidero Tao is scheduled to open on October 7, followed by “Vessels of Time | A Vessel for Time,” curated by Mai Miyake, on November 4. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342719Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社学研ビジネスブレインズ launched its hybrid training program, “Workplace CanDo Japanese Acquisition Course,” on October 1, 2026, to help foreign employees turn “Japanese they know” into “Japanese they can use at work.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342718Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マザーディクショナリー and Yanada Temple will launch the 3rd cohort of “The 500-Year School” on November 4, 2026, and are accepting applications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342717Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人KYOPO will hold the “50th KYOPO” at the Kiyomizu-yaki housing complex in Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, starting October 16, 2026, with a total of 159 booths. It has also decided to hold the 1st “Spring KYOPO” at Okazaki Park in March 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342716Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESライノフラックス株式会社 was selected for “Ⅲ: Full-Scale Business Development Course” in the “Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Forest” Promotion Project run by 京都府 and 公益財団法人京都産業21, as part of a consortium with 国立大学法人京都大学. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342715Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe spot work service “welp,” operated by キャル株式会社, held the “Gastronomy Study Hub” work experience program in Nagano City in partnership with 株式会社SATOKA. 5 students from 服部栄養専門学校 studied game meat and created dishes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342714Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社YScope will run a special autumn discount campaign for the AI voice recorders “Comu Action Pro” and “Comulytic Note Pro” from October 13 to 19, 2026. They will be available at up to 40% off on Amazon and the official e-commerce site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342713Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Portalize株式会社 has published a case study on the platform’s adoption by Dentsu Elf Architect, an e-commerce support company, to address the gap between “users and non-users” and boost AI use across the company. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342712Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社栄美通信 will hold “Shingaku Summit in SHIBUYA,” a joint admissions consultation event bringing together national, public, and private universities and other institutions, in Shibuya on October 24, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342711Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Quick and 株式会社日本経営 have formed a capital and business alliance aimed at improving the efficiency of regional emergency medical care. The companies will combine Quick’s AI system for supporting 119 emergency call reception, “Quick AI,” with 日本経営’s expertise in regional healthcare analysis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342710Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡山やきとりフェス実行委員会は、2026年10月23日から25日にかけて倉敷マスカット球場イベント広場で「岡山やきとりフェス2026」を開催すると発表し、県内外から集まる出店店舗と注目メニューを紹介した。また、混雑緩和のための「優先購入パス付きチケット」の販売も開始している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342709Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLa HEAD, a dry head spa operated by 株式会社Karada Works, will begin a conditioning partnership with Private Gym Dand.A on Oct. 13, 2026, drawing on knowledge from an osteopathic clinic to improve treatment quality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342708Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社赤い帽子 will launch a snack-size pouch of Butter-Scented Mille-Feuille containing 2 pieces on Oct. 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342707Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESユニソル株式会社 will launch the ギガ・セレクション Work Chair Choi-Gake in early November, designed to reduce fatigue and boost productivity on manufacturing floors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342706Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKKT合同会社-operated professional baseball team 金沢ドラゴンクロス announced its first 8 founding partner companies as it prepares to join 日本海リーグ for the 2027 season. Of these, 4 companies will continue their participation in fiscal 2027, while the remaining 4 are considering their partner ranks. サニーサイド and フルーツむらはた are expected to become employers accepting players for dual careers, and more than 20 companies are currently considering participation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342705Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESリバーウォーク北九州 will collaborate with the film Godzilla-0.0, which opens nationwide on Nov. 3, and run a large-scale campaign from Oct. 13 to Nov. 15, 2026. During the campaign, a Godzilla statue and an exhibition of posters from past films will be on display, and a lottery will offer prizes including limited-edition goods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342704Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人電子出版制作・流通協議会（電流協） and the Japan Publishing Wholesalers Association（取協） released the results of a survey on the use of digital printing (DSR) in book production. In a survey of 300 publishers, 52.8% said they were using or testing DSR, with “small-lot reprints” the most common use at 77%. The most frequently cited challenge was “difficulty assessing profitability” at 46%, but about 90% of publishers with experience using it indicated they intend to expand its use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342703Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDrone and programming school D-TYPE., operated by HDL合同会社, will open at コナミスポーツクラブ 明石 in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, in November 2026, and will hold free trial sessions starting Oct. 17. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-09/index-en-p5.html#n3342702Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社薩摩川内市観光物産協会 will hold the 1-night, 2-day experiential bus tour “Satsumasendai Feast Tour” on Nov. 21–22, 2026, with culinary expert Shinpei Kurihara as a guest. Participation is limited to 10 people, and the tour costs 77,000 yen.