https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 572 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 213 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/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345094Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESあべのハルカスの展望台「ハルカス300」にて、2026年10月29日から2027年3月28日まで暖かいこたつで絶景とおでん・お鍋を楽しめるイベント『かこむ de こたつ』が開催される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345093Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESENEOSサンフラワーズ announced that the 2026-27 W League season will open on Oct. 14, 2026. They will face 三菱電機コアラーズ in their opening game and aim to win the W League title for the first time in 4 years and claim a record 24th championship. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345092Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES「デザート王国」が秋の期間限定メニューとして、安納芋を使用したモンブランクレープと黒糖ほうじ茶ラテを販売開始。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345091Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本通運所属のショートトラックスピードスケート宮田将吾選手が、長野県で開催された第37回全日本ショートトラックスピードスケート距離別選手権大会で男子500mおよび1000mの2冠を達成し、日本代表に選出された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345090Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES第一工業製薬は、台湾のグループ会社である晉一化工と共同で、2026年10月20日から22日まで台北で開催される「TPCA Show 2026」に初出展する。両社は半導体実装や5G/6G通信向けの電子材料・技術を展示し、顧客課題解決と台湾市場での事業拡大を目指す。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345089Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSmilegate unveiled the “Nightmare Festival” showcase to mark the 1st anniversary of the official release of “Chaos Zero Nightmare,” a roguelike RPG developed by SUPER CREATIVE, announcing new combatants, system improvements and 1st-anniversary events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345088Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 1, 2026, フィリップス Japan held a media roundtable on breast cancer screening at 高原クリニック イノベーティブスキャン on the first day of Pink Ribbon Month, explaining the potential of MRI-based screening and ways to lower barriers to getting screened. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345087Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三菱総合研究所 has published a proposal report anticipating the emergence of an “A2A economy,” in which business transactions between companies become autonomous as generative AI and AI agents spread. It proposes that “managed risk-taking” through the development of industry-specific middle platforms is essential for Japan to participate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345086Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブランチ・アウト and 株式会社寛斎スーパースタジオ have signed a product licensing partnership agreement for “RECRAZE” and will begin developing apparel and fashion accessories. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345085Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES味の素株式会社 has begun providing its nutrition guidance service “ReTabell” to イオンリテール株式会社’s senior care business “MySCUE,” introducing it at the MySCUE Aeon Mall Dainichi store in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345084Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESポーターズ株式会社 will hold “How Can Recruitment Agencies Create Their Next Phase of Growth?” on Oct. 15, 2026, discussing business expansion strategies and the use of AI through case studies from コンフィデンス・インターワークス and スポーツフィールド. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345083Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a plan to design participation pathways for health insurance associations and employers to jointly implement exercise initiatives after health checkups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345082Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三井不動産ホテルマネジメント will hold the “Autumn Travel Giveaway Campaign 2026” for the “MGH Rewards Club” membership program, covering 三井不動産グループ’s 40 hotels in Japan and overseas, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 30, 2026. A prize drawing will award hotel stay invitations and MGH points, while newsletter subscribers will receive coupons for up to 10% off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345081Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AppBrew, which operates “LIPS Shopping,” will hold “LIPS Festa 2026 Autumn” starting Oct. 13, 2026, and distribute coupons for up to 20% off on 2 occasions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345080Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarting Oct. 15, 日本空港ビルデング株式会社 will install a “Prepaid SIM Vending Machine for Use in Japan” on Basement Level 1 of Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345079Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEndo Shunei of 株式会社ギックス will speak at the international marketing conference “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” to be held in October 2026. The session will discuss the balance between algorithms and serendipity, and how collaboration between AI and people can improve the customer experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345078Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“JURA SWEETS ISALAND,” a frozen vending machine operated by 株式会社番匠本店, has been installed outside the east side of ふくいジュラモール and sells frozen sweets and gourmet foods, including butter mochi and Dubai chocolate cookies, 24 hours a day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345077Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ADKホールディングス has signed a basic agreement with Stagwell Inc. on a 3-year strategic business partnership. Building on the results of their collaboration over the past 1 year, the companies will focus on supporting the global expansion of Japanese IP and helping global brands enter the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345076Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社資さん announced that it will open “資さんうどん 熱田一番店” in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in late January 2027, as the first Tokai region location of the Kitakyushu-born udon chain “資さんうどん.” A food truck sales event will also be held in Nagoya in October ahead of the opening. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345075Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイトロンジャパン will hold the “SIGHTRON JAPAN Appreciation Festival 2026: Autumn” at its headquarters on Oct. 24, 2026, selling optical equipment such as binoculars and astronomical telescopes at up to 50% off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345074Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKCJ GROUP株式会社 will hold the industry-government-academia collaboration workshop for junior and senior high school students, “Technology Talent Development Academy 2026: Space Course to Open Up the Future,” jointly with Fukuoka Prefecture, starting in December 2026. Applications open on Oct. 13. A new Kitakyushu venue and a model rocket launch experience will be added. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345073Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタイガー魔法瓶 conducted a monitor survey of a straw-equipped vacuum-insulated bottle with 20 patients who had undergone upper-limb surgery, in cooperation with 済生会横浜市東部病院. The bottle received high marks for being operable with one hand and allowing users to drink without tilting their heads. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345072Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWILLER MARKETING株式会社 has added a new “Ride Guide” feature to its official WILLER TRAVEL app to address concerns and inconveniences during highway bus rides. The feature includes location-based bus stop searches, timetable checks, a guide to seat operation, and in-app inquiries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345071Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean cosmetics brand rom&nd is launching a new skincare brand, “STEP by rom&nd,” exclusive to ドン・キホーテ-affiliated stores, and will release 7 products on Oct. 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345070Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“RIVERSIDE CLUB MUSIC CAFÉ & BISTRO” in Nakameguro, operated by 株式会社トランジットホールディングス, has launched “RIVERSIDE RUN CLUB,” a project to create a hub for running teams. Building on events held about 10 times, with up to approximately 120 participants, the project aims to foster a community through coffee and music experiences before and after runs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345069Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京ドームシティ will hold “Bar-Hopping in TOKYO DOME CITY 2026 AUTUMN” from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2026. A 1,000-yen bar-hopping set will be offered at 28 participating restaurants, alongside events including a stamp rally, merchandise sales and yosakoi dancing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345068Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Finatextホールディングス has been selected for the first time as an outstanding company in the emerging market stocks category of the 2026 “Disclosure Awards for Outstanding Companies by Securities Analysts.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345067Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JTBパブリッシング will hold the reprint commemorative event “Futagase Observation Meeting 2026 Autumn” at 紀伊國屋書店新宿本店 on Oct. 31, 2026, following confirmation of a third printing of the mockumentary horror novel “Rurubu ■■ Edition: Futagase.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345066Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn exhibition titled “Prescription Library®” will be held at Ryutopia from Oct. 16 to 20 to mark the 120th anniversary of the birth of Ango Sakaguchi, a writer from 新潟市. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345065Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イトーキ handled concept development, design and construction for a new base project for lunar exploration company ispace. Under the theme “Unfinished Office,” designed to adapt to organizational change, it used 2 floors, the 6th and 7th, to create a workplace that promotes collaboration between departments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345064Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHuis Ten Bosch will hold a Miffy experience event from Nov. 6, 2026, to Feb. 25, 2027, featuring collaborative food, merchandise and shows with “Dick Bruna Table.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345063Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ディ・テクノ began accepting preorders for original merchandise from “Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” on Oct. 13, 2026. Shipment is scheduled for January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345062Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIZKAN MUSEUM, operated by 株式会社Mizkan Holdings, will hold “MIM食堂 ～〆鍋編～” for the first time at the ミツカン headquarters from October 2026 through January 2027. The event will offer a taste test of hot pot, ramen and rice bowls made with 3 new products. Participants can sample them and talk with developers for 100 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345061Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 10-design collection of FREAK'S STORE exclusive Reverse Weave® made by Champion is here. Featuring graphics themed around cultures from regions across the United States, it is on sale for 17,380 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345060Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社eiicon is seeking co-creation partner companies to develop new businesses with 3 sports organizations, including those in esports, volleyball and deaf beach volleyball, through the SOIP project commissioned by スポーツ庁. An online information session will be held on Oct. 22. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345059Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社W TOKYO announced additional performers for “SBI GROUP presents TGC TOYAMA 2026,” to be held in Toyama Prefecture on Nov. 21, 2026. Idol group iLiFE! and models and actors will walk the runway, while popular brands including Knuth Marf and POLO CHAMPS will exhibit. 村重杏奈 will serve as the audition ambassador, and a dance workshop led by EXILE TETSUYA will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345058Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン has revamped its staple products “Rich and Savory Egg Salad Roll” and “Flavorful Hot Dog,” now on sale at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345057Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES国立大学法人千葉大学 and 渋沢研究会 will hold a symposium at 千葉大学けやき会館 on Nov. 13, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of Japan-U.S. doll exchanges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345056Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESドレモルタオ, operated by 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ（株式会社ケイシイシイ）, has begun accepting reservations for 2 kinds of special hors d'oeuvres in limited quantities for Christmas and the year-end and New Year holidays. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345055Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES川崎区役所, 日本電気株式会社 and 一般財団法人ダイバーシティ研究所 are launching a pilot project for foreign residents. By the end of the year, they will conduct a web survey targeting about 16,000 households and use needs analysis to gather foundational data for measures promoting multicultural coexistence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345054Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京地下鉄株式会社は、小学生を対象とした体験プログラム「東京メトロキッズチャレンジ」を2026年11月から12月にかけて開催する。車両基地や博物館などでレール保守、運転士体験、ロボットプログラミングなど全6種類のプログラムを実施し、専用サイトから10月14日から28日まで応募を受け付ける。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345053Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES寿司・しゃぶしゃぶ ゆず庵, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will offer its all-you-can-eat-and-drink year-end and New Year party plan from Nov. 10, 2026, to Feb. 15, 2027. Reservations opened on Oct. 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345052Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKanagawa Prefecture and 公益財団法人神奈川県下水道公社 will hold the “Sewerage Festival” to deepen understanding of the regional sewerage projects along the Sagami and Sakawa rivers. Events, including tours of wastewater treatment facilities and a learning room, will take place at the Yanagishima Shiosai Park venue in Chigasaki (Oct. 17) and the Sakawa Kirari Plaza venue in Odawara (Oct. 24). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345051Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“e The Seven Deadly Sins 3” by サミー株式会社 will be available from Oct. 13, 2026, on “777Real,” a free pachinko and pachislot app operated by 株式会社サミーネットワークス. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345050Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES産経新聞社とニップンは、高校生向け出張授業「小麦粉マイスターへの道！」を10月20日と26日に滋賀県と神奈川県で開催する。これは「スイーツ甲子園」のスピンオフイベントで、ニップンの技術者による小麦粉の解説と、菓子工房グリューネベルクの濱田舟志シェフによるデモンストレーションが行われる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345049Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHuman Academy will hold an online information session on Oct. 22, 2026, featuring an MBA graduate who moved from manufacturing to IT and is driving business transformation through the use of AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345048Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 100 public servants found that 44.0% had chosen or were considering real estate investment as a source of income other than salary, while NISA was the most popular asset-building method. In addition, 17.0% said they did not know procedures were required for how resident tax is collected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345047Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 協和薬品株式会社 and 株式会社NEXER Group found that 37.8% of 500 men and women nationwide have sleep concerns. The main concerns were “waking during the night” and “difficulty falling asleep,” while the biggest factor was “stress from work and daily life.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345046Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXER Groupと北海道のカニ通販『鮮・彩くらぶ』による調査で、カニの一番好きな種類はタラバガニ（44.3%）、好きな部位は脚の身（65.0%）、購入時の重視ポイントは価格（68.3%）がそれぞれ1位となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345045Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 福岡工務店 found that “the surrounding living environment” was the top priority when searching for land for a custom-built home, at 50.8%, while “already owned land” was the most common response, at 36.4%. A total of 93.2% felt reassured by the approach they chose, but 24.6% acknowledged regrets or a lack of prior knowledge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345044Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社ナック電子 conducted a survey on the balance between security and convenience. A total of 60.6% wanted both to be given equal priority, and 73.6% responded favorably to walk-through security gates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345043Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES寿ホームズ株式会社と株式会社NEXER Groupによる調査で、理想の家づくりにおいて「広さ・間取り」が重視事項1位（51.4%）、「耐震性・安全性」が最も大切なこと1位（22.0%）となった。依頼先は大手ハウスメーカーが56.0%、地元の工務店が44.0%で、工務店の受賞歴・施工実績は信頼の判断材料になると75.4%が回答した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345042Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店 will run the “大丸・松坂屋 Winter Beauty Up” campaign from Oct. 14 to Dec. 25, 2026. Customers who spend at least 7,000 yen at participating stores or online at DEPACO will be entered in a draw to win points worth a total of 3 million yen. Information on new cosmetics and fragrances is also available, including a holiday makeup look by Aki Sugata of 超ときめき♡宣伝部. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345041Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESジャスネットコミュニケーションズ, a subsidiary of 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, has released the “Accounting Firm and Tax Accountant Corporation Skill Maturity Assessment,” developed jointly with 株式会社クラウドパートナーズ. This free tool lets users answer 11 questions in about 60 seconds to see their skill level on an 8-stage scale and identify what to develop next. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344999Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:56:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESArtist Yuichi Higashionna’s solo exhibition, “Paradise Transit Permit,” will be held at void+ from October 16 to November 14, 2026. The exhibition, themed around Freud’s “uncanny,” will include an installation featuring text fragments from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl” and stripes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345000Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES認定NPO法人ポロクル, which operates the shared bicycle service “Porocle” in Sapporo, has released the second part of an educational video that offers a fun way to learn about bicycle safety with players from the men’s professional volleyball team 北海道イエロースターズ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345001Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESSurf brand BILLABONG and グランドプリンスホテル新高輪 are collaborating to host “BILLABONG ROOFTOP CLUB,” an event where guests can enjoy a sauna and café in a rooftop space in November 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345002Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on December 1, 2026, on the theme “Advances in the Production of Useful Substances Through Precision Fermentation and Prospects for Practical Application and Commercialization.” The participation fee is 66,000 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345003Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:54:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESアパグループ held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new hotel, APA Hotel Kanda Otemachi Station North, in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. The hotel is scheduled to open in fall 2028 and will have 261 rooms. According to the company, this will bring its number of operating properties in Chiyoda Ward to 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345004Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:50:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プティルウ launched all 5 styles in the 2026 winter collection of “Oshare Koguma collection,” dress-up clothes for 12 cm plush toys, on October 13. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345006Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタカヤ株式会社 will exhibit at the 28th Library Fair 2026, which opens at Pacifico Yokohama on October 20, 2026, and will set up a hands-on booth for library IC equipment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345005Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA launch party for shirt brand “offline.”’s new collection “SESSION 9” and its leather shirt collaboration with “T” will be held on October 17, 2026, at the Daikanyama store of “ROYAL FLASH,” a select shop operated by 株式会社TSI. Live performances by JAZEE MINOR and Yellow Pato are also planned. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345007Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:49:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES宮崎県 has launched the official LINE account “Hinata Miyazaki Fan Club,” which shares information on tourism, food and relocation, among other topics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345008Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:49:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESスマート・アナリティクス株式会社は、学生向けビジネス体験プログラム「Smart MBA for Internship」を10月20日より提供開始する。半日版と1日版を用意し、MonsoonSIMを用いた会社経営のシミュレーションを通じて、利益構造やキャッシュフローなどのビジネス基礎を学ぶことができる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345009Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:48:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESiki-ikiインフラシステム株式会社 announced that it will launch “魁（さきがけ）,” a corporate activity monitoring service that detects company developments such as establishment, relocation and name changes, on October 13, 2026. The company also mentioned its AI business platform “OBELIS.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345010Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:46:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Lead accel has opened a base development platform at 東京科学大学 and will conduct joint research on accelerator-driven subcritical reactors for 3 years, from June 2026 to May 2029. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345011Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESSAMANTHAVEGA, a brand operated by 株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド, has tapped AKB48's Momoka Ito as the season visual model for its 2026 fall/winter collection and will release new bags. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3345012Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大洋図書は10月13日、堅実志向の投資初級者向けに高配当株投資と投資信託を解説したムック誌『堅実な投資計画で資産を守る・増やす 高配当株投資と投資信託』を刊行した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344844Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:44:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeafood processor おばまグリーザーズ and 若狭ふぐの宿下亟 have developed a new soy-sauce-dried fish product using Fukui Prefecture's branded “Wakasa Mahata.” They will test-market it at a market held in 小浜市's Ano district on October 31. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344845Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDBT Tokyo and 一般社団法人長谷川メンタルヘルス研究所 will invite Dr. Tony DuBose of the US-based Behavioral Tech Institute in November 2026 and hold a special public seminar on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) at 武蔵野大学 and 早稲田大学. The event marks the launch of the “More DBT in Japan” project, which aims to promote DBT in Japan and train specialists. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344846Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESアスメック株式会社 has begun offering Aetina社's AIE-KT78/68 edge AI computer. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, the product can run VLA models on robots without relying on the cloud and supports applications including collaborative and humanoid robots. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344847Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:37:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社 will hold an online seminar on October 23, 2026, to support the introduction of the new lease accounting standard. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344848Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:36:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES鹿児島市 will hold the final round of the “Saigo Don Lookalike Contest” at Centerrace Tenmonkan on November 3, 2026, commemorating the 200th anniversary of Saigo Takamori's birth and the 150th anniversary of his death. The 10 finalists selected from 51 applicants will compete for the grand prix in the “Reiwa Saigo Don” and “Future Saigo Don” divisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344849Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:34:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESA talk and signing event for a dinosaur series featuring “フクイベナートル” as its protagonist will be held in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, on November 14, with picture-book author たしろちさと as a guest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344850Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:32:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アクティバリューズ will exhibit at the “Kyushu and Okinawa Hospitality and Foodservice Industry Exhibition,” to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from October 28 to 29, 2026, and will showcase solutions for streamlining inquiries with AI and providing digital in-house guidance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344851Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:31:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESロート製薬 established the Phytoexosome Research Group and held its 1st academic meeting on October 10, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344852Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジーティービー provides “emba,” an AI cloud service that supports proofreading and inspection of labels and packaging, and plans to unveil new features for the first time at TOKYO PACK 2026, to be held in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344853Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES楽天GORA, operated by 楽天グループ株式会社, has announced rankings of highly rated golf courses known for their challenging greens. ゴルフ５カントリーオークビレッヂ in Chiba Prefecture ranked 1st in the Kanto and Koshinetsu area, while パインレークゴルフクラブ in Hyogo Prefecture ranked 1st in the Kinki area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344854Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES久世福商店, operated by 株式会社サンクゼール, began serving its “Rich Umami Kombu Dashi” as a drink at the Japan Airlines (JAL) domestic Sakura Lounge, which reopened after renovations on October 8, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344855Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESHUMAN MADE株式会社 will release a limited-edition collection inspired by the film “E.T.” from 〈Buffer〉, a brand created by creative director Toru Nishiyama, on October 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344871Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCampus Quest, an education media outlet operated by Best School International, LLC, which partners with U.S. boarding school information platform FindingSchool, has launched Japanese-language pages for Japan and begun offering a video series and live webinars. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344870Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe management association of サンクタス新松戸, a condominium in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, damaged by 1.8m of flooding above floor level during the heavy rains in Chiba in August 2026, is tackling 3 reconstruction challenges—daily life, finances and flood control—and has launched an official portal site to share information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344869Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKazuya Chikaraishi, representative of R-TRUCK, discusses his 12 years of experience as a trainer, his role as a vocational school instructor, and his unique management philosophy, which excludes practices such as “aggressive sales pitches.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344868Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MGC will offer sauna tent sets, stones, benches and other products from its brands “ShareFunN” and “UNIMIXY” at sale prices during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, running from October 13 to 19, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344867Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESInternational contemporary art gallery ア・ライトハウス・カナタ will hold the group exhibition “Ars Longa, Vita Brevis” from October 14 to 30, 2026, to mark 1 year since moving from Nishi-Azabu to Omotesando. The exhibition will feature approximately 50 works, and the 2nd-floor gallery will also be specially opened to visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344866Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTonkatsu chain かつ雅, operated by 株式会社レ・ヴァン, has 13 locations in Aichi Prefecture and has opened online reservations for 5 types of osechi dishes for the New Year. Early-bird discounts apply through November 30, 2026, and a special price is also available for a limited quantity of 200. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344865Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人Grow & Leap and 株式会社デンソー will jointly host “THE Leaders Lab vol.3,” an intergenerational co-creation event for middle and high school students, university students and working adults, on November 1, 2026 (Nagoya) and November 7 (online). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344864Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe immersive audio guide for “Memory Contamination Exhibition,” jointly developed by no plan株式会社 and TwoGate, achieved a high purchase rate equivalent to approximately 6 times the average usage rate at art museums and museums (approximately 3%). Featuring narration by Yuki Kaji and the use of AI, it will also be available at the exhibition’s Osaka run. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344863Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Advertisers Association Digital Marketing Institute, a public interest incorporated association, announced the first-round screening results for the 14th Web Grand Prix. A total of 45 sites across the corporate BtoB, BtoC, promotion, corporate and recruitment categories advanced to the second-round screening, and 31 special judges were selected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344862Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社長谷工ライブネット has begun sales of the “Tokai Region Rental Apartment Rent Market Map, 2026 Edition,” which analyzes rental apartment rents by rail line and station across the Tokai region. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344861Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIRAI株式会社 announced that it supported the arrival and placement of 3 Filipino workers with specified skills at a care facility in Hokkaido, bringing the facility’s cumulative number of workers accepted to 10. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344860Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn employee of 株式会社大広 will speak at “Retail Media Summit 2026,” taking place on November 11, 2026, and discuss the potential of advertising initiatives using purchase data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344859Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESブティックス株式会社 will hold the “2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO Fukuoka ’26” at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 22 and 23. The event is a business-matching exhibition for system development, security and IT talent development, and will also feature a total of 20 expert seminars. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344858Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESキズキ共育塾, operated by 株式会社キズキ, is extending its enrollment fee waiver campaign for the “Comeback Admission Course” through October 31, 2026. Individual tutoring for students with needs such as school refusal and developmental disabilities is available, limited to 5 students at each campus. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344857Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEScaseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX, will release the 3rd collection of original smartphone cases featuring the anime “ポンコツクエスト ～魔王と派遣の魔物たち～” on October 13, 2026. The collection features 4 Halloween-themed designs and supports more than 170 models. Price: 4,980 yen, including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344856Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch “Samyang 1963,” a premium packaged ramen that sold approximately 7 million servings in its first month in Korea, ahead of its wider Japan release at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide starting October 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344816Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESLouis Vuitton has unveiled 4 new men’s bag models made from nappa leather: Keepall Bandoulière 35, Nile XL, Vagabond Hobo PM and Alma 45. The press release lists the price, materials and dimensions of each product. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344817Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:27:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社WAKUWAKU is holding the renovation photo contest “#私のリノベ見せます。” for customers who have created their homes through リノベ不動産. Grand prize winners will receive prizes including PayPay worth 50,000 yen. The entry deadline is November 30, 2026, and results are scheduled to be announced on January 20, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344818Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES学生団体OLEA is rolling out a new disaster-prevention initiative in Tottori Prefecture, where “Bosai Kokutai” will be held, and in 3 areas of Kyoto City (Kita Ward, Kashino school district and Suzaku No. 2 school district). The initiative uses everyday activities involving flowers, food and local community spirit as an entry point. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261013-12/index-en-p2.html#n3344819Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:25:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES大洋技研株式会社 will host the special “AMOS MEMBERS Premium Event” for members of its “AMOS MEMBERS” service on November 14, 2026, inviting 4 mahjong professionals, including Aiko Hyuga. The event is free to attend, limited to 12 participants, and entry is by lottery.