AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-13 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 8

Japan Femtech Association to exhibit for the first time at “Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon EXPO 2026”! Bone density measurements, hands-on experiences with the latest femtech products, and free Level 3 certification exam (Femrun edition)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:21:51 +0900

一般社団法人日本フェムテック協会 will exhibit for the first time at “Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon EXPO 2026,” taking place at MUFG Stadium on October 16 and 17, 2026. The association will offer bone density measurements, hands-on experiences with femtech products and a free certification exam.

Online event from 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24! Rising interest rates and construction costs… “New-Build RC Investment in Tokyo’s 23 Wards” for success in a period of major change

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:21:09 +0900

株式会社ゴールドオンライン will host a free webinar on new-build RC investment in Tokyo’s 23 wards on October 24, 2026, featuring Riku Nakanishi of 株式会社ひなご as the speaker.

Age and background don’t matter! Welcoming 5 new employees in October and holding an induction ceremony!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:20:01 +0900

株式会社ペーパー・シャワーズ held an induction ceremony on October 1, 2026, in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, welcoming 5 new employees. The president outlined a vision to develop the flyer-distribution business into “health infrastructure that supports the community.” Activities to deepen bonds among the new employees included games with existing employees and gifts of tickets to sporting events.

Judges confirmed for the 3rd Japan-wide Local Frozen Food Awards 2027: 4 judges. 講談社BECK joins as a partner media outlet.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:20:01 +0900

一般社団法人未来の食卓 announced 4 new judges for the “3rd Japan Nationwide! Local Frozen Food Awards 2027” and partner media outlet “おとなの週末” (講談社BECK), and also revealed its participation in a project by 農林水産省.

SmartSate, a rent appraisal system, to exhibit and hold a seminar at the “Comprehensive Exhibition of Housing, Architecture and Real Estate BREX Kansai” | Taking place Oct. 29 (Thu.) and 30 (Fri.)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:20:01 +0900

スマサテ株式会社, which provides the SmartSate rent appraisal system, will exhibit at the “Comprehensive Exhibition of Housing, Architecture and Real Estate BREX Kansai,” taking place on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026, and will also speak at a seminar.

Sapporo Television launches reliable, attentive home-clearing services in Hokkaido! STV Senior Support’s decluttering service is popular

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:20:01 +0900

札幌テレビ放送株式会社 launched its “Home Decluttering Service” in October through STVシニアサポート. It provides reliable, attentive decluttering and end-of-life planning support for Hokkaido residents, and has also published an official end-of-life planning guidebook for Sapporo.

パナソニック、Fire TV搭載SQD Mini LED 4K液晶ビエラ「X97Cシリーズ」を発売

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:20:01 +0900

パナソニックは、新世代ディスプレイ技術「SQD Mini LED」を採用した4K液晶ビエラ「X97Cシリーズ」（98V型〜65V型）を2026年11月中旬に発売する。約18年ぶりの大画面モデルであり、Fire TV搭載や360立体音響サウンドシステムなどを特徴とする。

A company with 3 new graduate hires secures 11 offer acceptances in 5 months. Don’t give up on hiring new graduates just because you’re in a regional area! We’ll reveal a real-world case study. [Online event on 10/28]

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:18:57 +0900

株式会社あつまる will hold a free online seminar presenting a case study of a Niigata Prefecture company that revamped its new graduate hiring strategy and secured 11 offer acceptances in 5 months.

Urara Communications publishes “Fukui Company Directory 2026,” featuring more than 160 companies in Fukui Prefecture by industry

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:18:45 +0900

株式会社ウララコミュニケーションズ will publish “Fukui Company Directory 2026,” featuring more than 160 companies in Fukui Prefecture by industry, on Oct. 16, 2026.

山形市のおいしい食を未来につなぐ！第2弾「農家応援プロジェクト」ふるさと納税型クラウドファンディング実施中

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:18:34 +0900

山形市 is running the 2nd Farmer Support Project through a hometown tax crowdfunding campaign to address the aging farming population and lack of successors, and to sustain agriculture, including cherry production, into the future. The funds will support new farmers and the operation of training farms.

The first smartphone app for “ちいかわ,” “ちいかわぽけっと,” to launch its 4th official merchandise collection on Oct. 24, 2026!!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:17:23 +0900

株式会社アプリボット will release the 4th official merchandise collection for “ちいかわぽけっと,” the first smartphone app for “ちいかわ,” on Oct. 24, 2026, and hold pop-up stores in 5 locations nationwide: Tokyo, Osaka, Sendai, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

[Saitama Prefecture, Tsurugashima City] Doctor-mayor urges residents in a video to make cancer screening a personal priority

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:16:51 +0900

埼玉県鶴ヶ島市 will run an awareness video as a YouTube ad for local audiences from Oct. 7 to 30, aiming to encourage people to get cancer screenings. The mayor, who is a doctor, appears alongside the city character “つるゴン” to stress the importance of early detection.

Carrying on Yamaha’s tradition of high-quality sound technology and design philosophy. An entry-level model for enjoying the world of HiFi audio with ease: Yamaha HiFi Stereo Receiver “R200A”

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:16:34 +0900

ヤマハ株式会社 will launch the entry-level “R200A,” drawing on more than 70 years of HiFi audio history. It features a power amplifier with a rated output of 80W×2, as well as Bluetooth, a wide FM/AM tuner and phono input. The suggested retail price is 55,000 yen (before tax).

[Amazon Prime Big Deal Days] 8.68-inch rugged tablet “AGM PAD P3 Compact” on sale from 35,879 yen! Limited-time sale through Oct. 19

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:16:32 +0900

AGM Mobile will sell the 8.68-inch rugged tablet “AGM PAD P3 Compact” at a special price during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival (Oct. 13–19). The standard model costs ¥35,879, while the model with a detachable stand costs ¥39,880. It features IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance and runs Android 16.

Participating in “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026”: Citizen for time, Yamaha for sound. Two companies’ designers unveil their joint research for the first time. Citizen × Yamaha design exhibition “FIND RHYTHM” to be held

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:09 +0900

ヤマハ株式会社 and シチズン時計株式会社 will hold “FIND RHYTHM,” a design exhibition showcasing prototypes from joint research by the companies’ in-house designers at “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026,” running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8.

A place for “learning and connection” created together by the community and students: The 17th Kyōiku Festival, “Let’s go find the seeds of excitement!” to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:15:08 +0900

學校法人國學院大學人間開發學部 will hold the 17th 共育フェスティバル at the たまプラーザキャンパス on Oct. 25, 2026. This year, the ticket distribution system has been discontinued, and all activities are free to attend. Around 200 students will plan and run the event, offering 16 hands-on programs.

タグ・ホイヤー unveils timepiece celebrating 10th anniversary of partnership with オラクル・レッドブル・レーシング

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:55 +0900

タグ・ホイヤー has unveiled the “タグ・ホイヤーフォーミュラ1 ソーラーグラフ × オラクル・レッドブル・レーシング” to mark the 10th anniversary of its partnership with オラクル・レッドブル・レーシング. It features a 38mm case and a Solargraph movement, and will go on sale in October 2026 for ¥324,500.

Korean women’s golf apparel brand “FairLiar” officially sponsors breast cancer awareness charity golf tournament for 2 consecutive years

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:11:46 +0900

FairLiar, a Korean women’s golf apparel brand, officially sponsored the “2026 Motiva Pink Ribbon Pro-Am Festa,” a breast cancer awareness charity golf tournament held on Sept. 28, 2026, for the 2nd consecutive year.

Celebrating 500 years since the discovery of Iwami Ginzan and 20 years since its World Heritage inscription! Special day trip drive from Iwami Ginzan to Izumo Taisha now on sale

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:15 +0900

石見銀山発見500年および世界遺産登録20周年を記念し、出雲観光協会と大田市観光協会が連携して、石見銀山から出雲大社をめぐる日帰りドライブプラン「石見銀山発見500年＆世界遺産20周年記念プラン」を4,000円（税込）で販売している。

Indoor golf search site “INGOL” and personal gym search site “GYM NAVI” now among Japan’s largest by number of listings*

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

Indoor golf search site “INGOL” and personal gym comparison site “GYM NAVI,” operated by 合同会社XTV, now have among the largest numbers of listings in Japan following their October 2026 revamp. Both sites will make a limited number of new listing slots available to businesses starting in November 2026.

New concept combining lamb and sake, “炭羊 Lamb & Sake,” opens in Yaesu

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

ESNAL株式会社 opened “炭羊 Lamb & Sake (Sumihitsuji),” a new concept centered on lamb and sake, on Sept. 10, 2026, on the 2nd floor of TOFROM YAESU, a mixed-use commercial complex directly connected to Tokyo Station.

AI meeting minutes tool “YOMEL” integrates with “Box,” enabling automatic saving of minutes data to Box

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

株式会社PKSHA Infinity began integrating its AI meeting minutes creation tool “YOMEL” with the intelligent content management platform “Box” on Oct. 13, 2026, enabling meeting minutes data to be saved automatically.

Free conference seminar: Experts in various fields share solutions to labor shortages that do not rely on hiring and tips for building organizations

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

株式会社クリエアナブキ will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 21, 2026, explaining solutions to labor shortages that do not rely on hiring.

“Raindrop Cloth Pro 2P” launches!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

株式会社ソフト９９コーポレーション will launch “Raindrop Cloth Pro 2P,” a microfiber cloth designed to maximize the performance of coating products, on Oct. 13, 2026.

men’s packaged underwear arrives at ファッションプラザ[パシオス]!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

株式会社田原屋 is selling men’s underwear containing natural ginger ingredients, “ ,” at ファッションプラザ[パシオス]. The “Soft Stretch Heat” series will also go on sale starting Oct. 14.

Test drives available! Jimny customization specialist “ジムニーラバーズ” to hold custom event with installation labor up to 50% off

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

The Jimny specialist shop “ジムニーラバーズ,” operated by 株式会社ラスター, will hold a custom event for 2 days only, on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. The event will feature custom parts at outlet prices, up to 50% off installation labor, custom consultation services, and test drives of customized vehicles.

エルメ updates its management dashboard, including a ban on duplicate registration of management names

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:10:01 +0900

On September 30, 2026, 株式会社ミショナ updated the L Message admin panel, prohibiting duplicate entries for the “management name” of tags and rich menus, and added a caution regarding placing friend-add URLs on Instagram.

“Oakwood Premier YAESU CORE Tokyo” (Oakwood Premier Yaesu Core Tokyo) scheduled to open in 2029

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:07:24 +0900

Mitsui Fudosan and Ascott have agreed that “Oakwood Premier YAESU CORE Tokyo,” a hotel and serviced residence scheduled to open in 2029, will be located within the “YAESU CORE” redevelopment project in front of Tokyo Station.

「本当に届くのかな」―クラスTシャツ幹事の不安につくり手が答えます。classclass2021、国民生活センターの「クラＴトラブル」注意喚起を受けて「注文前に確認したい7つの条件」と自社の対応を公開

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:14 +0900

株式会社Lemonが運営するclassclass2021は、国民生活センターの注意喚起を受け、クラスTシャツ注文前に確認すべき7つの条件と自社の対応を公開した。

“Explosive growth” Action RPG Stupid Never Dies: New video showcases the game in 90 seconds!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:38 +0900

株式会社セガ has released a 90-second introductory video for the action RPG Stupid Never Dies, scheduled for release on October 22, 2026. GPTRACK50 is developing the game, with Sega handling sales.

グラフィソフト announces 2026 product portfolio centered on Archicad

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:04:18 +0900

グラフィソフト has announced its 2026 product portfolio centered on Archicad, and will advance enhancements to AI features and expand its subscription plans. It will also hold the online event “IGNITE JAPAN 2026” on October 15.

Helping household budgets! Sugino Machine distributes “Sugino Rice (Sugino Mai)” to employees for the first time

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:03:54 +0900

To mark its 90th anniversary and support employees and local farmers amid rising prices, 株式会社スギノマシン distributed the branded rice “Fufufu,” grown by farmers in Namerikawa, Toyama Prefecture, to all of its approximately 1,470 employees.

issue+design, behind the series Walking Through the World of Dementia, which has sold 300,000 copies in total, launches its second project, “Space Brain: People with Developmental Disabilities Opening Up the Future.” Series to begin in October in Forbes JAPAN

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:01:42 +0900

The nonprofit organization issue+design is launching “Space Brain: People with Developmental Disabilities Opening Up the Future,” its second project following Walking Through the World of Dementia, which has sold more than 300,000 copies in total. The series will begin in Forbes JAPAN in October 2026.

「NTTドコモ Presents Lemino修斗.9」Leminoにて独占無料生配信決定！2026年10月19日（月）18:00より生配信スタート

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:01:13 +0900

株式会社WOWOW Leminoが運営する映像配信サービス「Lemino」において、2026年10月19日18:00より「NTTドコモ Presents Lemino修斗.9」を独占無料生配信する。賞金200万円をかけたメインマッチや注目選手多数による全9試合の配信が行われる。

First in Tokyo! Experience childcare work at a public nursery as a “paid volunteer”! Supporting aspiring returnees to childcare with a “small first step.” New workplace experience program launches

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:01:09 +0900

Hino City and エンパワー・サポート株式会社 will launch a childcare workplace experience program on October 13, Reiwa 8, to support qualified childcare workers who are not currently working in returning to the profession. It is Tokyo’s first paid volunteer experience program at a public nursery, offering 2,700 yen per session.

LiPro (Internet) survey examines whether the foldable iPhone “iPhone Duo” can replace a tablet or computer

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:35 +0900

株式会社イード conducted a survey of 1,000 smartphone users on LiPro to find out whether the foldable iPhone “iPhone Duo” could replace a tablet or computer.

「ぷよぷよ」35周年 “だいれんさ！” プロジェクト続報発表！サンリオキャラクターズ「はぴだんぶい」とのコラボや「カムンとアント」コラボPOP-UP開催、デザインツール「Canva」コラボも決定

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:33 +0900

株式会社セガは「ぷよぷよ」35周年プロジェクトの続報として、サンリオキャラクターズ「はぴだんぶい」とのコラボ、韓国発キャラクター「カムンとアント」とのコラボPOP-UP SHOP開催、およびデザインツール「Canva」とのコラボレーションを発表した。

Audible announces results of global survey on listening habits for audio content

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:29 +0900

Audible announced the results of a global survey conducted by NielsenIQ of about 18,000 people in 11 countries. The findings showed that listening to audio content had increased over the past 12 months, and that it had become an established alternative to screen entertainment and a way to relax. In Japan, positive attitudes toward AI narration were the highest among the 11 countries, reaching 66%.

フォルクスワーゲンのベストセラーモデルが電気自動車に：新型「ID. Tiguan」を世界初公開（日本語訳）

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:20 +0900

フォルクスワーゲン unveiled the new electric vehicle ID. Tiguan worldwide, with its launch planned for early 2027. The electric version of the Tiguan brand, which has sold more than 950,000 units to date, will succeed the ID. 4 and ID. 5. Its features include a maximum output of 220kW, a range of up to 600km and a towing capacity of up to 2.0 tons. It also incorporates new technologies such as a passenger display and a Retro display.

Airbnb Japan and mui Lab launch a pilot project in Kyoto to monitor noise using Minut, testing a system to prevent problems before they arise and support accommodation that coexists with the local community

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:13 +0900

Airbnb Japan and mui Lab have launched a pilot project in Kyoto targeting listings without a host on site. Using the Minut IoT noise sensor, they will test a system to prevent problems before they arise and promote coexistence with the local community.

“Homecoming Support Ticket” service to launch on October 13, making trips home more reassuring and comfortable

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:12 +0900

株式会社Visual Innovation will launch the “Homecoming Support Ticket” on October 13, 2026, for pregnant people and families with children up to 3 years old. The service offers options such as private Shinkansen Green Car charters and shared private jet rides to reduce the burden of travel and provide a comfortable experience.

4 female Girls Keirin and auto racing athletes and former ozeki Tochinoshin gather at Obihiro Racecourse for “Girls DAY 2026”!

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:10 +0900

オッズ・パーク株式会社 held “Girls DAY 2026,” a collaborative event featuring ban’ei horse racing, Girls Keirin and auto racing, at Obihiro Racecourse on October 10, 2026. The event featured 4 female athletes and former ozeki Tochinoshin.

Forval signs partnership agreement with Hokkaido’s Tobetsu Town on “sustainable community development”

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:09 +0900

株式会社フォーバル signed a partnership agreement with Tobetsu Town, Hokkaido, at the Regional Co-Creation Forum held on October 10, 2026, and announced a joint declaration.

Results announced for “Japan Cheese Awards 2026,” one of Japan’s largest cheese competitions; “Sakura” from 農事組合法人共働学舎新得農場 wins the grand prize

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:07 +0900

Results have been announced for “Japan Cheese Awards 2026,” one of Japan’s largest cheese competitions, organized by NPO法人チーズプロフェッショナル協会. “Sakura” from 農事組合法人共働学舎新得農場 won the grand prize, while a product from 森永乳業株式会社 took the top award in the processed cheese category.

GINORI 1735 unveils “FORTUNAE,” a new collection inspired by wishes for good fortune

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:05 +0900

GINORI 1735 unveiled its new “FORTUNAE” collection on October 23, 2026. The porcelain pieces feature good-luck motifs inspired by the Game of the Goose. The brand is part of the ケリンググループ.

[アミュプラザ鹿児島] Major renovation of about 50 stores! First look at all stores in Phase 2 and 23 stores in Phase 3