# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-14 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 13

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1140 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 106 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Sports climber Mao Nakamura signs sponsorship deal; after hitting rock bottom when dropped from the national team, she aims to become world champion, driven by the spirit of “being stronger than yesterday”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000050480.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328287-en.html
- anchor: #n3360691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストロングハート、明治大学体育会水泳部、B-PUMP荻窪店、株式会社ホリプロ

株式会社ストロングハート has signed a sponsorship agreement with sports climber Mao Nakamura. Nakamura is a world-class boulderer and regularly uses the company’s “Strong Bar,” which led to the agreement after she approached the company with the offer.

Facts:
- Sept. 1, 2026
- 2024 Boulder Japan Cup
- 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup, Round 3
- October 16–18
- Has continued competing for approximately 14 years
- Experienced 2 years off the national team
- 68 km between Izu Oshima and Chigasaki
- Date of birth: March 2, 2000
- Established: April 18, 2013 (Heisei 25)

## Takumi Giken to speak at smart factory conference hosted by Hutzper

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000057137.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328286-en.html
- anchor: #n3360690
- Companies mentioned: 匠技研工業株式会社、株式会社フツパー、一般社団法人日本経済団体連合会

Kazuki Inoue, customer success manager at 匠技研工業株式会社, will speak at a smart factory conference hosted by 株式会社フツパー, sharing practical insights on ensuring systems take root in the manufacturing industry.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- Registration capacity: 500 people
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Autumn appetite has arrived! A look at rice flour treats made with seasonal autumn ingredients! “Autumn” rice flour recipes now available on Komeko Times

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000126772.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328134-en.html
- anchor: #n3360687
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぐるなび、楽天ぐるなび、農林水産省

The Rice and Rice Flour Consumption Promotion Project Secretariat has been publishing rice flour recipes using seasonal autumn ingredients such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes and pumpkin on “Komeko Times” since October.

Facts:
- Rice flour (for bread-making) 180 g
- Silken tofu 200 g
- Dry yeast 4 g
- Let rise for 15 minutes
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden
- Silken tofu 150 g
- Maitake mushrooms (roughly chopped) 60 g
- Frozen pumpkin (without skin) 90 g
- Granulated white sugar 70 g
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes
- Capital: ¥100 million

## 【楽天お買い物マラソン10/14～】クーポン配布＆P2倍！植物性100％、乳・卵不使用のヴィーガンスイーツ＆フードがさらにお得に｜MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000174572.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328132-en.html
- anchor: #n3360686
- Companies mentioned: イージーリンク株式会社、MERCY Vegan Factory、楽天市場

MERCY Vegan Factoryは、2026年10月14日から開催される「楽天市場お買い物マラソン」に合わせてキャンペーンを実施し、全商品ポイント2倍や新規・リピーター向けクーポンを配布する。

Facts:
- Oct. 14, 2026
- 2x points
- 20% off coupon
- 15% off coupon
- Purchases of 3,500 yen or more
- Up to 47.5 times

## Whisk in the fragrance of autumn. WACHA unveils seasonal “Kinmokusei Matcha (OSMANTHUS MATCHA)”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000092382.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328128-en.html
- anchor: #n3360685
- Companies mentioned: WACHA株式会社、WACHA

WACHA株式会社 has unveiled “Kinmokusei Matcha (OSMANTHUS MATCHA),” a seasonal product available for autumn. This botanical matcha uses Japanese matcha and dried edible osmanthus flowers. It will be offered for presale at “JAPAN TEA EXPO 2026,” held in October 2026, and will subsequently go on sale through the e-commerce store.

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
- 20g
- 2,880 yen (including tax)
- 3,880 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 1.5 g

## ENES strengthens AI-powered revenue-maximizing operations to address falling prices and volatility in the balancing market

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000028289.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328119-en.html
- anchor: #n3360684
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sassor、ENES、JEPX、日本卸電力取引所

株式会社Sassor has strengthened AI-powered revenue-maximizing operations on its aggregation platform “ENES,” simultaneously optimizing charging and discharging plans for the balancing market and JEPX based on market price forecasts.

Facts:
- As fiscal 2026 began
- 8.16 yen/ΔkW per 30 minutes in April 2026
- It fell to 3.82 yen/ΔkW per 30 minutes in September
- The price cap was lowered from 15 yen
- To 10 yen
- Approximately 54% in April
- It fell to approximately 38% in September
- 43.3% in April
- It fell to 10.5% in September
- Approximately 25% higher than fixed-price methods and other approaches
- Output: 49.9 kW
- Capacity: 220 kWh
- Approximately 48% higher than with conventional operations
- 4 years shorter than with conventional operations
- Annual revenue increases by approximately 34%
- Established: September 30, 2010

## Sakaseru flower gift online store | Celebrating its 11th anniversary! ¥500 OFF campaign launched as a token of appreciation

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000029829.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328115-en.html
- anchor: #n3360683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sakaseru、小田急エージェンシー、新東通信

株式会社Sakaseru, operator of the Sakaseru flower gift online store, will mark its 11th anniversary on October 14, 2026. To celebrate, it is running a campaign offering ¥500 OFF coupons as a token of appreciation, and highlighting service improvements including enhanced support for corporate customers and expanded delivery areas.

Facts:
- 11th anniversary
- 500 yen OFF
- More than 120,000 orders to date
- Totaling at least 8,000 yen

## AI interview agent “Kikuvi” launches new feature allowing images to be displayed with questions

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000164127.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328092-en.html
- anchor: #n3360682
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kikuvi、Kikuvi

株式会社Kikuvi has released a new feature for its AI interview agent “Kikuvi” that lets users attach images to questions and choices for display to respondents. This enables visual comparative evaluations of items such as packaging and screen designs, as well as deeper exploration of the reasons behind responses.

Facts:
- Hundreds to thousands of people
- Approximately 9 minutes
- June 2025

## 【北海道富良野市】『キャプテン翼』デザインマンホール蓋 第２弾を設置

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000141136.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328058-en.html
- anchor: #n3360681
- Companies mentioned: 北海道富良野市、富良野市、南葛SC、ふらの小サッカー部、武蔵FC、明和FC、実行委員会、富良野ワイン工場、富良野市複合庁舎

北海道富良野市, a place associated with “Captain Tsubasa,” has installed a 2nd specially designed manhole cover, following the 1st. The design is based on the cover of Jump Comics Volume 7 and was unveiled at the youth soccer tournament “2nd Captain Tsubasa CUP.” The covers are located at 富良野ワイン工場 and 富良野市複合庁舎.

Facts:
- Second installment
- FY Reiwa 7
- Volume 7
- October 3, Reiwa 8
- As of the end of September, Reiwa 8
- 18,991 people
- 2050

## LumApps to exhibit at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000054452.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328055-en.html
- anchor: #n3360680
- Companies mentioned: LumApps、LumApps 株式会社、ガートナージャパン株式会社、TOTO株式会社、Google LLC、Microsoft Corporation

LumApps will exhibit at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026, taking place at Pacifico Yokohama from November 4 to 6, 2026. The event will feature a speaking session by TOTO株式会社 and a LumApps booth.

Facts:
- 2026
- Nov. 4
- 6 (Friday)
- More than 20,000 people annually
- More than 1,750 CIOs and IT leaders
- 38 Gartner analysts
- More than 75 solution providers
- 2,200 companies worldwide
- Used by more than 7 million people

## Authentic warabi mochi-making workshop to be held in Kitakami on November 7

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000136246.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328050-en.html
- anchor: #n3360679
- Companies mentioned: 北上地方農林業振興協議会地域振興部会、やまに農産株式会社つきざわワラビ園、雪国のだんご屋 団平、中部農業改良普及センター西和賀普及サブセンター

北上地方農林業振興協議会地域振興部会は、2026年11月7日に北上市のみちのく民俗村で「西わらび料理教室」を開催する。西和賀町のGI登録特産品である西わらびを使ったわらび餅作りを、生産者と和菓子職人が指導する。

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- 13:30～15:30
- First 16 people
- Participation fee: Free
- Application period: October 14 (Wednesday)–October 28 (Wednesday)
- Registered under the national Geographical Indication (GI) protection system in January 2024
- Just around 5%

## “AI Dig” for contact centers creates a fully cloud-based speech recognition environment

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000039179.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328044-en.html
- anchor: #n3360678
- Companies mentioned: エス・アンド・アイ株式会社、Genesys Cloud、BIPROGYグループ

エス・アンド・アイ株式会社 has released an enhanced version of “AI Dig,” its AI-powered knowledge solution for contact centers. The company has added a new offering for Genesys Cloud customers and enabled AudioHook integration, making a fully cloud-based configuration possible without a converger and aiming to reduce implementation and operational burdens.

Facts:
- Established: July 31, 1987
- Capital: ¥490 million

## DroR to hold free online study session for executives and HR leaders on November 26; special session to focus on choosing where to seek advice on organizational challenges

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000134829.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328039-en.html
- anchor: #n3360677
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DroR、DroR、DroR Corporation

株式会社DroR will hold a special session of its free online study series, “DroR Lab Study Sessions,” for executives and HR leaders on November 26, 2026. The theme is choosing where to seek advice on organizational challenges, and the speaker will be CEO Makoto Yamanaka.

Facts:
- Nov. 26, 2026
- 13:00〜14:30
- Capacity: approximately 30 people
- 90 minutes
- 5 episodes in total
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen
- Founded: August 2023

## Earns GRESB Real Estate Assessment stars for 7 consecutive years; rated “2 stars” in eastern Japan and “1 star” in western Japan

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000048052.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328034-en.html
- anchor: #n3360676
- Companies mentioned: ビレッジハウス・マネジメント株式会社、ビレッジハウス、GRESB、責任投資原則（PRI）、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人、GPIF、フォートレス・インベストメント・グループ、独立行政法人高齢・障害・求職者雇用支援機構

Affordable housing “ビレッジハウス,” managed by ビレッジハウス・マネジメント株式会社, earned “2 stars” in eastern Japan and “1 star” in western Japan in the 2026 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, marking its 7th consecutive year earning stars.

Facts:
- Currently totals approximately 150 institutions
- More than 2,000 listed and unlisted real estate companies and funds worldwide participated
- 1,064 properties across all 47 prefectures
- 2,960 buildings
- 108,409 units
- Has 1,049 employees
- Operates 7 branches nationwide
- 559 housing representatives

## 「死」という大きな喪失のあと、人はどう立て直せるのか。「レジリエンス」と「癒やし」におけるアートの役割を考える1日｜循環葬® RETURN TO NATURE

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000110675.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328029-en.html
- anchor: #n3360675
- Companies mentioned: at FOREST株式会社、NL/ROKKO project、厚生労働省、Forbes

at FOREST株式会社 announced that CEO Yuki Koike and COO Yuta Masaki will speak at “ART IN GRIEF,” a gathering to reflect in the forest, at ROKKONOMAD on Mount Rokko in Kobe on October 25, 2026. The event will consider resilience after the loss of death and the role of art in healing.

Facts:
- There were approximately 1.59 million deaths in 2025
- Number of births (approximately 670,000)
- More than 900,000 above the number of births (approximately 670,000)
- The natural population decline continued for the 19th consecutive year
- Founded at FOREST株式会社 in 2022
- Received the Forbes RISING STAR AWARD in 2024
- October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
- Admission: 2,200 yen

## Japan System and Blueship to exhibit jointly at ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000081796.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328023-en.html
- anchor: #n3360674
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンシステム株式会社、株式会社Blueship、ServiceNow Japan合同会社、ServiceNow

ジャパンシステム株式会社 and 株式会社Blueship will exhibit jointly at ServiceNow World Forum Tokyo 2026, taking place on October 27 and 28, 2026. The companies will present use cases for enhancing customer services through CRM and SPM and will also hold a joint session.

Facts:
- 2026
- October 27
- October 28
- 2023
- More than 20 cases
- 2025

## 株式会社ROLEUP obtains certification under the “JIS Q 27001:2025” information security management system standard

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000117636.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328016-en.html
- anchor: #n3360673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ROLEUP、エイエスアール株式会社

株式会社ROLEUP obtained certification under the “JIS Q 27001:2025” information security management system standard, effective October 7, 2026.

Facts:
- Effective October 7, 2026
- Expiration date: October 6, 2029
- Registration number: J0945

## A new “TYPHON WARM,” designed for ease of movement in the winter mountains

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000022214.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328012-en.html
- anchor: #n3360672
- Companies mentioned: ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン株式会社、ミレー、MILLET

ミレー・マウンテン・グループ・ジャパン will launch “TYPHON WARM,” waterproof, breathable apparel for fall and winter designed for ease of movement and featuring its original “MONT 3D™” articulated pattern.

Facts:
- Founded in 1921
- Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
- Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
- Weight: 504g (M)
- Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
- Weight: 348g (M)

## ディグル株式会社 releases all speakers and program details for “CONX 2026,” a business conference for executives and corporate planning professionals

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000025957.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328009-en.html
- anchor: #n3360671
- Companies mentioned: ディグル株式会社、AGC株式会社、ベイマークコンサルティング合同会社、ボストングループ、ZIPAIR Tokyo、日本航空、株式会社ティー・ビー・エル、株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、野村證券、アクセンチュア、ディー・エヌ・エー、メルカリ、日清食品ホールディングス株式会社、日清食品株式会社、株式会社ローランド・ベルガー、企業再生支援機構、JVCケンウッド、日本電産、コクヨ株式会社、コクヨアンドパートナーズ株式会社、日本電気株式会社、グロービス経営大学院、滋賀大学、大阪ガス(株)、株式会社東京証券取引所、スパークス・アセット・マネジメント株式会社、株式会社UACJ、京都大学経営管理大学院、ニチハ株式会社、埼玉大学経済経営系大学院、株式会社コレスポンデンス、元 株式会社ザスパ、株式会社yutori、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、アニコム ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社DriveForce

ディグル株式会社 has released the speakers and program details for “CONX 2026,” a business conference for executives and corporate planning professionals. The event will be held at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO on October 28, 2026. Last year’s CONX 2025 received more than 1,200 advance registrations and drew nearly 600 attendees.

Facts:
- 2026
- Oct. 28, 2026
- Held for the 3rd time this year
- Launched in 2024
- More than 1,200 people registered in advance
- Nearly 600 people attended on the day
- The following 4 gaps
- 11 years as CFO
- Approximately 20 years in total working in corporate planning
- During the tenures of 5 successive presidents
- Left the company at the end of March 2026
- Joined 日本航空 (JAL) in 1991
- From 2010, worked in the Route Management Headquarters
- In 2018, the predecessor to ZIPAIR
- Renamed ZIPAIR Tokyo in March 2019
- Has served as a director of 株式会社ZIPAIR Tokyo since 2019
- Became president and representative director in April 2026
- After spending 16 years as a salaried employee
- Led Square Enix for 16 years
- Since 2016, has supported young business leaders
- With bases in approximately 10 countries worldwide
- For the past 10 years, focused on developing the next generation of talent
- Joined アクセンチュア as a new graduate in 1999
- Joined ディー・エヌ・エー in 2012
- Joined Nissin Foods Holdings in December 2019
- Has held the current position since April 2022
- Joined 日清食品株式会社 in 1995
- Worked in overseas business at 米国日清 from 2003
- Joined the Beyond Food Business Division in 2022
- Has held the current position since April 2024
- Grew it into a brand worth ¥10 billion in 4 years
- Joined NEC (日本電気株式会社) in 1991
- Appointed head of the FP&A department in October 2025
- Has held the current position since April 2026

## Tokyo Ryutsu Center / Holds 4th TRC Tenant Networking Event

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000091164.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328003-en.html
- anchor: #n3360670
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京流通センター、TRC、大田区産業経済課

株式会社東京流通センター held the 4th Tenant Networking Event for tenant companies at its TRC facility on September 18, 2026. 36 companies and about 100 people attended.

Facts:
- September 18, 2026
- 4th
- 36 companies
- about 100 people
- 1967

## Event Report: 15 companies from 兵庫県 exhibit at a joint job fair at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. “Hyogo Street” creates opportunities to meet Vietnamese new-graduate engineering candidates

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000150352.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328087-en.html
- anchor: #n3360669
- Companies mentioned: G.A.グループ株式会社、G.A.グループ、兵庫県

G.A.グループは、兵庫県が実施する「令和8年度ひょうごのキャリアフェアinベトナム」事業を受託し、2026年10月3日にホーチミン市工科大学で開催された合同就職フェアにおいて、「ひょうごストリート」を設置して県内企業15社と学生とのマッチングを支援した。

Facts:
- Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- More than 160 companies exhibited
- More than 300 students in total
- Cumulative total of 10,500 people
- A cumulative total of 1,500 companies

## A collaboration between あべのハルカス美術館’s “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition” and unimocc! The drink “Caramel Ginger and Espresso Jelly Latte,” inspired by the world of the paintings, is now on sale to popular acclaim

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000030842.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328060-en.html
- anchor: #n3360668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、unimocc、あべのハルカス美術館、unimocc art cafe gallery

unimocc art cafe gallery, operated by 株式会社TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, is collaborating with the “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition” currently on view at あべのハルカス美術館 and selling “Caramel Ginger and Espresso Jelly Latte” for a limited time.

Facts:
- Starting Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- Through Monday, Nov. 30
- ¥1,800 (tax included)

## PRONI（プロニ） selects 34 companies recognized as outstanding professionals for their strong track records and customer satisfaction in the “PRO of the Partner Award 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000069475.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328057-en.html
- anchor: #n3360667
- Companies mentioned: PRONI株式会社、PRONI（プロニ）、PRONIアイミツ、株式会社ビジョン、株式会社Acsport、株式会社MORLD、株式会社エムトラッド、スターティア株式会社、株式会社AIコミュニケーション、株式会社デジタルダイブ、株式会社スターラボ、株式会社だんきち、株式会社志ん誠社、株式会社一創、株式会社みんなシステムズ、株式会社いいんじゃ、株式会社フェリックス、HapInS株式会社、株式会社ソニックムーブ、西安スターティアソフト株式会社、株式会社ブライトビューメディア、株式会社DiVE、株式会社ジーズ・コーポレーション、株式会社インディゴ、株式会社ScaleX、株式会社アサーティブ、株式会社BELL、マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、株式会社VAZ TWO、株式会社RISING INNOVATION、ディーエムソリューションズ株式会社、マディライン株式会社、吉岡印刷株式会社、ガイアモーレ株式会社、有限会社エッセンシャルエデュケーションセンター、株式会社ライフ・サポート、株式会社ホンヤク社、東京証券取引所、経済産業省、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、公益財団法人日本生産性本部、一般社団法人日本クラウド産業協会、総務省

PRONI株式会社は、BtoB受発注プラットフォーム「PRONIアイミツ」を通じて高い実績と満足度を得た34社を表彰する「PRO of the Partner Award 2026」の受賞企業を発表した。

Facts:
- Selected 34 companies
- The 12th edition to date
- 9 categories and 34 companies
- From July 2025
- The period from June 2026
- A total of 84 services
- 28 categories
- More than 100 categories
- More than 680,000 successful matches
- Launched the awards program in 2019
- Changed the name to the current “PRO of the Partner Award” in 2025
- 1年半で単月黒字化
- During the 7 years since its founding
- Raised its first funding as a Series A round in June 2019
- 2025年12月、東京証券取引所グロース市場へと上場
- In 2024, certified as a “DX-Certified Business Operator” by 経済産業省
- In 2025, recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place To Work® Institute Japan
- Received the Excellence Award at the 4th Japan Service Awards in 2022
- Received the Advanced Business Model Award at the 18th ASPIC Cloud Awards 2024 in 2024
- Date established: October 1, 2012
- Capital: 100 million yen

## PRONI（プロニ） announces the “PRO of the DX Award 2026,” recognizing 84 services across 28 SaaS categories that support Japan’s digital transformation

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000069475.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328051-en.html
- anchor: #n3360666
- Companies mentioned: PRONI株式会社、PRONIアイミツ、マネーフォワード、freee、弥生、バクラク、楽楽精算、ジンジャー、コラボフロー、esm flow、invox、Loglass、Finovo、Scale Cloud、Bill One、KING OF TIME、HRMOS、PERSONA、採用一括かんりくん、manebi、カオナビ、etudes Biz-Platform、ベネフィット・ステーション、筋肉食堂Office、HRBrain、あしたのクラウド®HR、sai*reco、SmartHR、オフィスステーション タレントマネジメント、電子印鑑GMOサイン、ドキュサイン、クラウドサイン、Contract One、トビラフォン Cloud、VoiceX、MiiTel Phone、CASHIER POS、Airレジ、スマレジ、PKSHA FAQ、Zendesk、Helpfeel、JAPAN AI AGENT、ナレフルチャット、neoAI Chat、esm call、InfiniTalk、Sansan、Agentforce Sales、ネクストSFA、Agentforce Service、chai+、SKYPCE、Kairos3 Sales、VeriTrans4G、Airペイ、ペイゲート

PRONI株式会社 announced the “PRO of the DX Award 2026,” which recognizes SaaS companies with outstanding usage results during the period from July 2025 to June 2026. A total of 84 services across 28 categories won awards, with leading companies such as マネーフォワード, freee, Sansan and カオナビ receiving top and excellence awards in their respective categories.

Facts:
- 28 categories
- A total of 84 services
- 2026
- 2025
- 2019
- 34 companies

## You pay your electricity bill every month, but… Only 3 of 366 people got all 8 basic questions right; 40% mistakenly think “kW” is the unit of consumption [Survey of 366 people]

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000126702.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328048-en.html
- anchor: #n3360665
- Companies mentioned: セレクトラ・ジャパン株式会社、アイブリッジ株式会社

A survey on basic knowledge of electricity bills conducted by セレクトラ・ジャパン株式会社 found that just 3 of 366 people answered every question correctly, revealing low levels of understanding about units of consumption and the renewable energy surcharge.

Facts:
- Out of 366 people
- Just 3 people
- Average of 3.3 correct answers out of 8 questions
- About 40% (39.3%)
- About 40% (38.1%)
- Nearly half (46.7%)
- Less than 2% (1.8%)

## “DigiPro®CX,” a sales support system for pharmaceutical companies, adopted by Meiji Seika ファルマ株式会社

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000128741.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328042-en.html
- anchor: #n3360664
- Companies mentioned: インフォコム株式会社、Meiji Seika ファルマ株式会社、Meiji Seika ファルマ

インフォコム株式会社’s “DigiPro®CX,” a sales support system for pharmaceutical companies, has been adopted as the new CRM platform of Meiji Seika ファルマ株式会社.

## FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜中部＞ to host special feature “Fermented Foods World”; special bus tour exploring Aichi’s fermentation culture to be held the day before the event

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000163340.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328038-en.html
- anchor: #n3360663
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノベント、FOOD STYLE Chubu 実行委員会、Aichi Sky Expo、愛知「発酵食文化」振興協議会、甘強酒造、発酵食堂 円居cafe、鶴見酒造、漬処 壽俵屋 扶桑總本家

株式会社イノベント will host “Fermented Foods World,” a special feature focusing on Aichi’s fermented food culture, at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜中部＞. A special bus tour organized by 愛知「発酵食文化」振興協議会 will also take place the day before the event.

Facts:
- 2026年10月28日（水）・29日（木）の2日間
- 4 locations supporting Aichi’s fermentation culture
- Founded in 1862
- More than 150 years of history
- First 10 people

## PRONI（プロニ） announces the “PRO of the Partner Award 2026” and “PRO of the DX Award 2026” on the same day — recognizing 34 service companies and 84 SaaS services

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000069475.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328030-en.html
- anchor: #n3360662
- Companies mentioned: PRONI株式会社、PRONIアイミツ、PRONIアイミツSaaS

PRONI株式会社は、BtoB領域の優れた企業を表彰する「PRO of the Partner Award 2026」と「PRO of the DX Award 2026」を同日発表した。役務分野では34社が、SaaS分野では84サービスがそれぞれ表彰された。

Facts:
- Marking its 12th edition
- For the 2nd time

## Base44 launches “Base Code” to support collaborative team development and rapid releases

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000025208.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328024-en.html
- anchor: #n3360661
- Companies mentioned: Wix.com Ltd.、Wix、Base44、Base44 Inc.、Wix.com Japan株式会社、GitHub

Wix.com Ltd. has launched “Base Code,” a new product from its AI-powered app development platform “Base44.” It connects existing codebases to a shared cloud development environment, supporting collaborative team development and rapid releases.

Facts:
- 2024
- June 2025
- 2006

## [2026 Contractor Survey] Community-based initiatives rise to 49.0%

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000028770.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328000-en.html
- anchor: #n3360660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズ・クリエイション、KengakuCloud

According to a July 2026 fixed-point survey of homebuilders conducted by 株式会社ビズ・クリエイション, 87.3% of companies had implemented customer-attraction initiatives in the previous 3 months. Locally focused initiatives were on an upward trend at 49.0%, and open-house events were the most common activity.

Facts:
- 87.3% of companies implemented events and initiatives aimed at attracting customers
- Survey of 157 companies using KengakuCloud
- “Summer vacation and Obon period initiatives” ranked first at 56.3%

## VideoTouch to exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” Japan’s largest contact center industry event

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000016270.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327999-en.html
- anchor: #n3360659
- Companies mentioned: VideoTouch株式会社、株式会社かんぽ生命保険、株式会社リックテレコム、月刊コールセンタージャパン、インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパン株式会社

VideoTouch株式会社 will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, and will speak at a seminar co-hosted with Japan Post Insurance.

Facts:
- Nov. 12 (Thu.) and 13 (Fri.), 2026
- Booth No.: 4C16
- Seminar No.: F-01
- 27th

## Accelerating data processing and controlling heat: Ultrason® for E&E applications in the AI era

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000092340.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4328001-en.html
- anchor: #n3360658
- Companies mentioned: BASF、BASFジャパン株式会社

BASF announced that it is expanding the range of applications for Ultrason® (PSU, PESU and PPSU) in E&E applications such as AI data centers and e-mobility, supporting improved thermal management and reliability.

Facts:
- Up to 200°C
- In 2025, global sales for the Performance Materials division reached 6.4 billion euros
- With approximately 95,000 employees worldwide
- BASF’s sales in 2025 were approximately 60 billion euros

## Signs official partnership agreement with 立川ダイス

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000143588.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327736-en.html
- anchor: #n3360584
- Companies mentioned: コア・コクボホールディングス株式会社、小久保製氷冷蔵株式会社、KOKOグループ、株式会社多摩スポーツクラブ、立川ダイス、りそなグループ

小久保製氷冷蔵株式会社 has signed an official partnership agreement with 立川ダイス for the B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season.

Facts:
- B.LEAGUE 2026-27
- 1973
- October 2023
- 50th anniversary
- May 2016
- September 1969

## Special accommodation plan offered for the Mie Matsusaka Marathon

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000166147.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327806-en.html
- anchor: #n3360583
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JPF、JPF、LEOMO

株式会社JPF (JPF) is offering a special accommodation plan for the Mie Matsusaka Marathon, to be held on Dec. 20, 2026, using the Matsusaka Sports Center, the athletes’ dormitory at Matsusaka Velodrome. All 30 rooms reached capacity immediately.

Facts:
- Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
- 1室最大4名まで利用でき
- A total of 30 rooms were made available
- Invented in 1950, the slit camera is used to determine finish order in publicly operated sports such as keirin and boat racing
- Started its total management business for publicly operated sports venues in 2010

## 【ビズー】冬の銀世界を表現した2026年ホリデーコレクション「BLUE in the GARDEN」。12月の誕生石タンザナイトや希少石パライバトルマリンが美しく輝く新作ジュエリーを10月16日発売。

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000054098.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327786-en.html
- anchor: #n3360582
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームフィールズ、BIZOUX、ビズー

株式会社ドリームフィールズ, operator of the colored-stone jewelry brand “BIZOUX,” will launch its 2026 holiday collection “BLUE in the GARDEN” on Oct. 16. The collection features new jewelry made with tanzanite and Paraiba tourmaline. A campaign will also give customers an Arita-yaki small plate with purchases of 77,000 yen or more.

Facts:
- Oct. 16, 2026
- 209,000 yen including tax
- 99,000 yen including tax
- 363,000 yen including tax
- 748,000 yen including tax
- 583,000 yen including tax
- 132,000 yen, including tax
- From 99,000 yen including tax
- 13,200 yen including tax
- 77,000 yen including tax
- 10 locations nationwide

## 電気硝子ユニバーサポート wins the Organization President’s Encouragement Award in the “Good Practices for Improving Workplaces for Persons with Disabilities”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000074162.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327782-en.html
- anchor: #n3360581
- Companies mentioned: 日本電気硝子株式会社、電気硝子ユニバーサポート株式会社、独立行政法人高齢・障害・求職者雇用支援機構、JEED

日本電気硝子の特例子会社である電気硝子ユニバーサポートが、独立行政法人高齢・障害・求職者雇用支援機構（JEED）の「令和8年度障害者雇用職場改善好事例」で機構理事長賞奨励賞を受賞した。聴覚障害社員がiPad動画マニュアルを作成し、作業習熟期間の短縮やミス減少などの効果を得た。

Facts:
- 87 offices nationwide
- Sept. 18
- Reiwa 8 fiscal year

## [Kyoto University of Foreign Studies] Free admission for high school students | 80th anniversary concert “Paul Meyer & Éric Le Sage Duo Concert” to be held at Morita Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000078199.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327775-en.html
- anchor: #n3360580
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人 京都外国語大学、ArTRANDOM、在日フランス大使館、アンスティチュ・フランセ、京都市教育委員会、産経新聞、京都新聞、JEUGIA、株式会社 ビュッフェ・クランポン・ジャパン、文化庁

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies will hold a duo concert featuring Paul Meyer and Éric Le Sage at Morita Memorial Auditorium on Nov. 13, 2026, to mark its 80th anniversary in 2027. The first 200 high school students will be admitted free of charge.

Facts:
- 80th anniversary
- Nov. 13, 2026
- First 200 people
- Advance tickets: 6,000 yen
- Same-day tickets: 6,500 yen

## Free on-demand viewing | Recording of 3-company co-hosted seminar “Why doesn’t the distance between you and your direct reports shrink, even when you keep holding 1on1s?” now available

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000039305.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327769-en.html
- anchor: #n3360579
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルネクスト、アンドエル株式会社、株式会社シンギュレイト

株式会社ウィルネクスト、アンドエル株式会社、株式会社シンギュレイトの3社共催による「1on1」セミナーの録画アーカイブが、10月14日から1週間限定で無料公開される。

Facts:
- Held on Sept. 30, 2026
- Available for 1 week only, from Oct. 14 to Oct. 21
- 13:00〜14:00

## ジェラルド・チャールズ unveils new Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000083993.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327765-en.html
- anchor: #n3360578
- Companies mentioned: ジェラルド・チャールズ、Mugino & Co.株式会社、オフィス麦野

Swiss luxury watch brand ジェラルド・チャールズ unveiled a new model in its tennis collection, the “Maestro GC Sport Tennis Turquoise,” at Geneva Watch Days 2026. It features a light turquoise dial and titanium case, and is limited to 100 pieces worldwide, priced at 4.4 million yen including tax.

Facts:
- Price: 4.4 million yen (including tax)
- 100 bottles available worldwide
- The case weighs just 64 g
- Approximately 50 hours of power reserve
- Water resistance of 100 m
- Case diameter: 39 mm x 41 mm
- Produces 1,500 watches annually

## サイバーリーズン to rebrand as “LevelBlue” in January 2027

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000088140.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327757-en.html
- anchor: #n3360577
- Companies mentioned: サイバーリーズン合同会社、LevelBlue、Cybereason、Microsoft、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所株式会社、CREST、Qualys、Tenable、SpiderLabs

サイバーリーズン合同会社 announced that it will change its brand to “LevelBlue” and its company name to “レベルブルー合同会社” in January 2027. In conjunction with the change, it will begin offering 3 new services in Japan today, drawing on SpiderLabs’ expertise: MXDR for Microsoft, a managed vulnerability scanning service and penetration testing.

Facts:
- January 2027
- 17 countries worldwide
- More than 1,000 experts
- 3 services
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Over 10 years
- More than 40 countries
- More than 2,000 penetration tests
- More than 1,000 threat hunts

## XAION DATA joins the 金融データ活用推進協会 (FDUA) as a startup member

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000068842.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327753-en.html
- anchor: #n3360576
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社XAION DATA、一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会、FDUA

株式会社XAION DATA has joined the 一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会 (FDUA) as a startup member.

Facts:
- Date established: April 25, 2022
- Patent No. 7116940

## AI chatbot “SuttoChat” revamped with new plans starting at 10,000 yen per month

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000126297.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327734-en.html
- anchor: #n3360575
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクアリーフ、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

株式会社アクアリーフ has revamped the pricing structure for its business-focused generative AI chatbot “SuttoChat” and launched new plans starting at 10,000 yen per month, before tax.

Facts:
- ¥10,000 per month (excluding tax)
- 78,000 yen per month, before tax
- Up to 200 times per month
- Up to 1,000 times per month

## “Connecting through shared values, not just conditions”: Official app launches for the startup job service “スタクラ.” Developed using AI in about 1 month and a half, released simultaneously on iOS and Android

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000013537.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327714-en.html
- anchor: #n3360574
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタートアップクラス、株式会社アマテラス、App Store、Google Play

株式会社スタートアップクラス released the official app for its startup job service “スタクラ” on iOS and Android on October 9, 2026. The app was developed using AI in about 1 month and a half.

Facts:
- Oct. 9, 2026
- About 1 month and a half
- More than 170 companies
- 80% or more
- January 2025
- April 2011

## Recognized for １１ consecutive years of blood donation activities, receives letter of appreciation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000050616.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327712-en.html
- anchor: #n3360573
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サカイ引越センター

株式会社サカイ引越センター received a letter of appreciation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for its blood donation activities, which it has continued since 2016.

Facts:
- 11 consecutive years
- 87 people
- 2 units
- 150 people

## RECORE joins the 環境省’s “Sustainable Fashion Partner” initiative

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000038267.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327687-en.html
- anchor: #n3360572
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RECORE、環境省、経済産業省、消費者庁

株式会社RECORE has joined the 環境省’s “Sustainable Fashion Partner Program” and begun an initiative to visualize environmental impacts, including CO2 emissions reductions and waste avoidance through reuse, using purchase and resale data accumulated by its cloud-based core system.

Facts:
- More than 500 companies have adopted the system
- More than 1,800 stores nationwide have adopted the system
- At RECORE stores nationwide, in the 1 month of September 2026

## BANK SUMMIT 2026 announces 8 operating partners! More than 50 banks and bank-affiliated VCs from across Japan to gather this year!

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000035974.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327684-en.html
- anchor: #n3360571
- Companies mentioned: ザシードキャピタル株式会社、THE SEED、日本経済新聞社、NIKKEI THE PITCH、NOBUNAGAキャピタルビレッジ株式会社、株式会社山梨中央銀行、ごうぎんキャピタル株式会社、ほくほくキャピタル株式会社、横浜キャピタル株式会社、住友不動産株式会社、あおぞら企業投資株式会社、SMBCベンチャーキャピタル株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、みずほキャピタル株式会社、株式会社三井住友銀行、株式会社SMBC Edge、りそなキャピタル株式会社、株式会社埼玉りそな銀行、株式会社セブン銀行、株式会社青森みちのく銀行、株式会社岩手銀行、いわぎん未来投資株式会社、株式会社七十七銀行、株式会社武蔵野銀行、株式会社ぶぎんキャピタル、ちばぎんキャピタル株式会社、株式会社きらぼしコンサルティング、株式会社八十二長野銀行、八十二インベストメント株式会社、株式会社北陸銀行、株式会社ふくいキャピタルパートナーズ、静岡キャピタル株式会社、株式会社OKBキャピタル、株式会社滋賀銀行、南都キャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社鳥取銀行、とっとりキャピタル株式会社、株式会社ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社広島ベンチャーキャピタル、阿波銀キャピタル株式会社、株式会社百十四銀行、いよぎんキャピタル株式会社、しぎんキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行株式会社、三井住友トラスト・インベストメント株式会社、株式会社ＳＢＩ新生銀行、SBI新生企業投資株式会社、株式会社北洋銀行、株式会社北海道共創パートナーズ、株式会社京葉銀行、株式会社東日本銀行、株式会社ファーストバンク・キャピタルパートナーズ、愛知キャピタル株式会社、信金キャピタル株式会社、多摩信用金庫、碧海信用金庫、株式会社商工組合中央金庫、株式会社日本政策投資銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫、大阪大学共創機構、NICT

Pre-seed VC THE SEED will hold “BANK SUMMIT 2026” on November 9, 2026, and announced 8 operating partners and registration by more than 50 banks and bank-affiliated VCs from across Japan.

Facts:
- 8 operating partners
- More than 50 banks and bank-affiliated VCs nationwide
- Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
- Currently manages approximately ¥4 billion
- Made startup investments in approximately 70 companies

## Shaddy’s 100th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival is underway. Enter a drawing and receive store-exclusive benefits when you purchase a Shaddy catalog gift, with options to suit the recipient and occasion.

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000078929.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327681-en.html
- anchor: #n3360570
- Companies mentioned: シャディ株式会社、サラダ館、シャディ提携店、シャディギフトモール

シャディ株式会社 is holding the “Shaddy 100th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival” to mark its 100th anniversary. The second installment offers a purchase benefit at participating stores (a free freezer bag), while the first installment’s monthly drawing, with 100 winners, is also continuing.

Facts:
- 100th anniversary
- 100 winners each month
- ¥10,000 including tax
- September 10, 2026
- Founded in 1926

## Festival for international students studying languages: “Language Student Fair 2026: Further Education, Employment and International Exchange” to be held!

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000004505.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327674-en.html
- anchor: #n3360569
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さんぽう

株式会社さんぽう will hold the “Language Student Fair 2026” at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on October 27. The event will provide career and education information for international students enrolled at Japanese-language education institutions in Japan, and expects more than 3500 visitors.

Facts:
- October 27
- Expecting more than 3500 visitors
- More than 100 private universities, vocational schools and companies will participate
- The event drew more than 4000 visitors in 2025

## ポケットサイン appoints a director and CFO and 2 auditors to strengthen management structure ahead of a potential future listing

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000110743.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327669-en.html
- anchor: #n3360568
- Companies mentioned: ポケットサイン株式会社、丸紅株式会社、EYストラテジー・アンド・コンサルティング、Opn Holdings株式会社、Omise、アクアシス法律事務所、ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ、林祐也公認会計士事務所、合同会社Stylo Consulting、日本IPO実務検定協会

ポケットサイン株式会社 will strengthen its management structure ahead of a potential future listing by creating the positions of director and CFO and 2 auditor positions, effective October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 250 local governments
- Registrations have surpassed 3 million
- Effective Oct. 1, 2026
- In September 2026
- In May 2023
- Established: August 29, 2022

## メディコムジャパン to launch “SafeSeal Seal Checker,” supporting routine management of heat-sealing processes in medical settings, on October 20

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000079090.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327663-en.html
- anchor: #n3360567
- Companies mentioned: A.R.メディコム・インク・アジア・リミテッド、メディコムジャパン、メディコムグループ

メディコムジャパン will launch “SafeSeal Seal Checker,” a check sheet designed to support routine management of heat-sealing processes in medical settings, on October 20, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 20, 2026
- About 200 mm × 100 mm
- About 100 countries

## 【Amazon Prime Big Deal Days】Car accessories for fall drives and car washes up to 44% off! Lineup for the early sale announced

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000030950.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327655-en.html
- anchor: #n3360566
- Companies mentioned: ユニオンエタニティ株式会社、Amazon.co.jp、Mobiful、モビフル、Sarupika、CARZEL

ユニオンエタニティ株式会社 will offer car accessories from its モビフル brand at up to 44% off during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. The early sale will run from October 13 to 15, and the main sale from October 16 to 19.

Facts:
- Up to 44% off
- About 80%
- Less than 1割
- Just 7.5 g per ear
- Regular price: ¥11,880
- Prime Big Deal Days special price: ¥6,580

## 77.7% of employees responsible for office relocations discard supplies that are still usable. What lies behind the “double loss” of having to buy them again later? — Survey on office relocation practices and overlooked costs —

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000037527.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327731-en.html
- anchor: #n3360565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本パープル

According to a survey conducted by 株式会社日本パープル, 77.7% of employees responsible for office relocations discard supplies that are still usable, and 74.3% have experienced the “double loss” of having to buy them again later. Employee work time was cited most often as an easily overlooked cost.

Facts:
- 77.7%
- 74.3%
- 300 employees responsible for asset management
- 76.3%
- 31.3%
- 78.7%
- 39.0%
- 26.7%
- 13.3%

## Accounting firm SoVa and 日商保 enter business partnership to support growing companies, from opening or relocating offices to establishing accounting and labor management systems

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000016254.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327730-en.html
- anchor: #n3360564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日商保、日商保、SoVa、株式会社SoVa

株式会社日商保 and 株式会社SoVa, which operates the accounting firm SoVa, have entered into a business partnership to provide growing companies with office relocation support and comprehensive assistance in establishing accounting and labor management systems.

Facts:
- From ¥29,800 per month
- Companies with 30 or fewer employees
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Why do dogs lick their owners’ hands? 95.00% of owners have experienced it; “during affectionate interaction” was the most common time at 39.47%. Reasons for licking and what owners should watch out for 【コノコトトモニ】

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000073890.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327728-en.html
- anchor: #n3360563
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゆずず、コノコトトモニ

『コノコトトモニ』, operated by 株式会社ゆずず, surveyed 200 adult men and women who own dogs. 95.00% of owners said their dogs had licked their hands, and the most common time was “during affectionate interaction,” at 39.47%.

Facts:
- 95.00％
- 200 people
- 39.47％
- 27.37％
- 21.05％
- 10.00％

## デルタ電子 and アルプスアルパイン launch collaboration to advance energy management and decarbonization at factory sites

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000023563.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327726-en.html
- anchor: #n3360562
- Companies mentioned: デルタ電子株式会社、デルタ電子、アルプスアルパイン株式会社、アルプスアルパイン、無錫アルプス電子有限公司、無錫アルプス

デルタ電子 and アルプスアルパイン have launched a collaboration to advance energy management and promote decarbonization at アルプスアルパイン factory sites. At the initial site, 無錫アルプス, they identified 29 energy-saving measures and expect to reduce energy use by about 4,370 MWh annually by implementing 12 of them during fiscal 2026.

Facts:
- 29 energy-saving measures
- That can be initiated during fiscal 2026
- 12 measures
- About 4,370 MWh in annual energy use reductions
- About 17% of annual energy use
- Energy savings of about 16,031 MWh
- Annual reduction of about 7,000 tons of CO₂ emissions

## 【Gacha as a workshop participation reward】Gacha machine provided at “Toda SDGs Festival 2026” (イオンモール北戸田); operated 207 times on the day

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000166888.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327725-en.html
- anchor: #n3360561
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロプレイス、イオンモール北戸田、戸田市

株式会社ゼロプレイス provided its interactive gacha machine “GTCHA X” at “Toda SDGs Festival 2026,” held at イオンモール北戸田 on October 4, 2026. As a reward for participating in workshops, the machine was used 207 times that day.

Facts:
- 207 times
- 2026
- October 4

## 日本香堂 announces winning entries in the 3rd “Obon Is Wonderful Photo Contest 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000049915.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327724-en.html
- anchor: #n3360560
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本香堂、日本香堂、camell編集部、camell、Amazon

株式会社日本香堂 announced 15 winning entries in the 3rd “Obon Is Wonderful Photo Contest 2026.” The contest received 995 entries from across Japan, and the Grand Prize, Excellence Awards and 日本香堂 Award were selected.

Facts:
- A total of 995 entries
- 15 items in total
- ¥80,000 worth of Amazon gift cards
- Sukiyaki set worth ¥20,000
- ¥20,000 worth of Amazon gift cards
- Assorted sukiyaki box worth ¥10,000
- Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- A history of about 450 years

## Compact AI camera with a detachable head to launch in December, designed for confined spaces and areas where aesthetics matter

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000075890.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327722-en.html
- anchor: #n3360559
- Companies mentioned: i-PRO株式会社、GlobalSign、GMO GlobalSign Pte. Ltd.

i-PRO株式会社 will launch a “camera with a detachable head” in December, separating the compact camera head from the AI main unit. The 25.5 mm-diameter head can be installed in confined spaces and inside equipment. The camera also supports close-up shooting from a minimum distance of 20 cm and recessed ceiling installation.

Facts:
- Launching this December
- Compact camera head with a diameter of 25.5 mm
- Close-up shooting from as near as 20 cm
- Cultivated over more than 60 years
- A participant in the United Nations Global Compact since 2023

## FRAIM and Money Forward conduct proof-of-concept test of AI for leveraging legal consultation knowledge

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000037680.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327721-en.html
- anchor: #n3360558
- Companies mentioned: FRAIM株式会社、株式会社マネーフォワード

FRAIM株式会社 and 株式会社マネーフォワード jointly conducted a proof-of-concept (PoC) test of AI that converts internal legal consultation logs into structured knowledge and provides support with supporting evidence. Using approximately 18,000 consultation records, the test leveraged FRAIM AI Agent and FRAIM Agentic Platform to evaluate a system for accumulating and reusing individual employees’ expertise as an organizational asset.

Facts:
- Approximately 18,000 cases
- April–June 2026

## The appeal of Helsinki’s evolving design and architecture scene in Finland and Japan

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000017830.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327720-en.html
- anchor: #n3360557
- Companies mentioned: JKMMアーキテクツ、JKMM Architects、Visit Finland（フィンランド政府観光局）、KELA、Artek（アルテック）、Ekberg（エクベリ）、Kalevala （カレワラ）、Marimekko（マリメッコ）

An introduction to Finland’s evolving design and architecture scene, including the inscription of Helsinki’s Aalto works on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the reopening of the National Museum of Finland, and plans to build a new architecture and design museum. The article also shares related information about exhibitions, concerts, and new store openings in Japan.

Facts:
- The new architecture and design museum is scheduled for completion in 2030
- Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2026
- 5 of the 13 buildings are located in Finland’s capital
- Completed in 1936
- Completed in 1955
- It will temporarily close from January 7, 2027
- It will reopen on March 5
- From among the 624 entries submitted to the competition to design the new architecture and design museum
- The firm also designed the Amos Rex museum, which opened in 2018
- In October 2026, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, led by chief conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste,
- 8 performances will be held, featuring soloists Hayato Sumino (piano) and Ryota Higashi (violin)
- 3 performances will be held in South Korea
- Dates: October 9–18, 2026
- Tokyo performance: October 13, Suntory Hall
- October 14, Tokyo Opera City
- Artek（アルテック）, founded in Helsinki in 1935,
- The approximately 200 m² store
- Ekberg（エクベリ）, founded in 1852,
- In July 2026, the family-run Helsinki institution
- Kalevala （カレワラ） opened its first concept store in Japan in September 2026
- Exhibition period: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)–January 24, 2027 (Sunday)
- Exhibition period: October 3 (Saturday)–December 20 (Sunday), 2026

## Exhibiting at the 58th Plumbing Equipment and Facilities Exhibition, showcasing innovative technology-based solutions for the increasingly diverse plumbing equipment and facilities sector

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000089576.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327718-en.html
- anchor: #n3360556
- Companies mentioned: ミルウォーキーツール・ジャパン合同会社、テクトロニック インダストリーズ カンパニー リミテッド、TTI

ミルウォーキーツール・ジャパン合同会社 will exhibit at the 58th Plumbing Equipment and Facilities Exhibition, held from October 21 to 23, 2026, showcasing and demonstrating cordless power tools including the M12 FUEL high-speed pipe cleaner and the M18 drainage hand pump.

Facts:
- 2026年10月21日（水）から23日（金）
- M12 FUEL High-Speed Pipe Cleaner (32 mm–50 mm)
- Drain pipes up to 10.5 m
- Maximum flow rate: 94.5 liters per minute
- Total head: 5.1 m
- Drains up to 3,785 liters
- Refrigerant copper pipes up to 2 inches
- 43 mm clearance from the wall
- 113 Nm of torque
- Compact size (119 mm)

## Windows 10のサポート終了から1年。2026年7月の調査で、PC調達に関わる300人の49.0％が「勤務先に残っている」と回答

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000165816.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327716-en.html
- anchor: #n3360555
- Companies mentioned: リングロー株式会社、StatCounter、Microsoft、Microsoft Corporation、有限会社リペアシステムサービス

リングロー株式会社 released the results of a survey on corporate PC procurement conducted in July 2026. One year after Windows 10 support ended, 49.0% of companies still reported having Windows 10 devices at their workplace, indicating that responses to replacing the devices vary.

Facts:
- 300 people
- 49.0％
- October 14, 2025
- 21.00％
- 27.77％
- 26.0%
- 16.3%
- 6.7%
- 45.0%
- 2.7%
- 3.3%
- 155 people
- 27.1%
- 26.5%
- 16.8%
- 10.3%
- 8.4%
- 5.2%
- 3.9%
- 1.3%
- 0.6%
- 53.5％
- Oct. 13, 2026

## SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE announces its 2026 Fall/Winter collection, “Axis of Endurance,” created by Haider Ackermann

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000104161.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327715-en.html
- anchor: #n3360554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カナダグースジャパン、カナダグース、SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE

カナダグース announced “Axis of Endurance,” the 2026 Fall/Winter collection for SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE created by creative director Haider Ackermann. The collection goes on sale October 17.

Facts:
- Autumn and winter 2026
- Saturday, October 17

## Tachikawa City (立川市) establishes “Tachikawa Public Relations PR Ambassador” role; Tachikawa-born rakugo performer Tachikawa Sunshi named its first ambassador

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000156956.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327711-en.html
- anchor: #n3360553
- Companies mentioned: 立川市役所、立川市、立川市動画チャンネル、立川クリーンセンターたちむにぃ

Tokyo’s Tachikawa City (立川市) established the “Tachikawa Public Relations PR Ambassador” role effective October 1, Reiwa 8, and appointed Tachikawa-born rakugo performer Tachikawa Sunshi as its first ambassador. Mayor Sakai presented him with his letter of appointment. He will begin activities including appearing in informational videos and at events.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, Reiwa 8
- 1967
- Age 44
- August 2011
- 3 years and 7 months of apprenticeship as a junior rakugo performer
- March 2015
- 2017
- 2024
- October 1, 2026
- Monday, October 5, Reiwa 8
- Sunday, October 25, Reiwa 8

## AI call evaluation service Dr.Tel and training cloud services BIZTEL shouin and shouin for Contact Center launch API integration, automating everything from evaluations to personalized curriculum generation

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000015527.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327710-en.html
- anchor: #n3360552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタジアム、株式会社リンク、ブライシス株式会社、株式会社エクサウィザーズ、リックテレコム、月刊コールセンタージャパン編集部

株式会社スタジアム has launched API integration between its AI call evaluation service Dr.Tel and 株式会社リンク’s BIZTEL shouin and ブライシス株式会社’s shouin for Contact Center, enabling automatic generation of training curricula based on evaluation results.

Facts:
- SVが担当する業務の第1位が「オペレータのフォローや指導、教育」で90%
- 1カ月のうち最も長い時間をかけている業務も、同じ項目が62%で第1位でした
- 51% of centers do not conduct “calibration” sessions to align evaluation criteria
- SV／リーダーがやりがいを感じる瞬間の第1位が「担当オペレータの成長を感じたとき」で81%
- More than 190 professionally supervised training videos available through BIZTEL shouin and shouin for Contact Center

## “東京焼肉 平城苑 銀座５丁目店” and “東京焼肉 一頭や コレド室町テラス店” Revamp Course Menus Ideal for Year-End Parties and Business Entertaining

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000029315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327708-en.html
- anchor: #n3360551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平城苑、平城苑、東京焼肉 平城苑 銀座５丁目店、東京焼肉 一頭や コレド室町テラス店、東京焼肉 平城苑 銀座5丁目店

株式会社平城苑は、『東京焼肉 平城苑 銀座５丁目店』と『東京焼肉 一頭や コレド室町テラス店』の忘年会・接待向けコースメニューをリニューアルし、2026年10月14日より年末予約受付を開始する。

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
- 8,000 yen
- 13,200 yen
- 18,700 yen
- 11,000 yen
- 14,000 yen
- For 2–24 guests
- Up to 24 guests
- For 4–8 guests
- Up to 70 guests
- Since its founding in 1970
- Established: March 2012
- Capital: 45 million yen
- 35 stores
- 1 location overseas

## [Fast-charging laptops in your car] Delivers up to 83W total output! Compact in-car PD charger series “ACPD-V083AC” for use in 12V and 24V vehicles goes on sale October 14

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000102992.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327707-en.html
- anchor: #n3360550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドテック、アドテック、株式会社AKIBAホールディングス

株式会社アドテックは、USB PD対応の車載用急速充電器「ACPD-V083AC」シリーズを2026年10月14日より発売する。合計最大83W出力に対応し、12V車・24V車で使用可能。

Facts:
- Up to 65W
- Up to 18W
- 12V vehicle
- 24V vehicle
- 15% OFF
- Oct. 14, 2026

## Tokyo’s Omotesando Refreshes 34 “SmaGO” Smart Bins with Autumn Designs, Bringing the Streets to Life with 2 Works by HERALBONY Artists

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000080115.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327705-en.html
- anchor: #n3360549
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーステック、日本特殊陶業株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY EUROPE、商店街振興組合原宿表参道欅会

株式会社フォーステック has updated the wraps on 34 “SmaGO” smart bins in Omotesando, Tokyo, with 2026 autumn designs. The designs feature works by artists under contract with HERALBONY, and the project is being carried out with support from 日本特殊陶業.

Facts:
- 34 units
- 13 locations
- Approximately one-fifth
- Approximately 70% reduction

## Low retention rates in medical and welfare services top all industries at 42.4%; construction faces hiring challenges, while logistics and transportation struggle with retention and understanding their organizations

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000099622.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327703-en.html
- anchor: #n3360548
- Companies mentioned: ミイダス株式会社、パーソルグループ、マクロミル

A survey conducted by ミイダス株式会社 found that low retention rates in medical and welfare services were the highest of all industries, at 42.4%. It also found that construction faces hiring challenges, while logistics and transportation face challenges with retention and understanding their organizations.

Facts:
- “Low retention rate” was cited by 42.4%
- Among 1,033 employed men and women nationwide aged 20 to 65
- 11.6 percentage points higher than the overall figure of 30.8%
- “Hiring is not going well” was cited by 32.5%
- “Low retention rate” was cited by 35.4%

## [10th Anniversary] Weighing just 550g and able to hold a laptop: “JEANNE,” a recycled-fishing-net bag for working women, launches Wednesday, October 14

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000022408.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327702-en.html
- anchor: #n3360547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FUMIKODA、モリトアパレル株式会社、一般社団法人Alliance for the Blue、公益財団法人日本財団

To mark its 10th anniversary, 株式会社FUMIKODA will launch “JEANNE,” a lightweight business bag made from recycled fishing-net materials, on October 14, 2026.

Facts:
- ¥68,200
- 10th anniversary of founding
- Launching Wednesday, October 14, 2026

## LOCUS to speak at Nov. 11 seminar: “＼BtoC Manufacturers: The Winning Formula for 2027／ Building Brands Trusted by Both AI and People”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000008265.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327701-en.html
- anchor: #n3360546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LOCUS、株式会社インターファクトリー、株式会社TWOSTONE AIvita、株式会社Vooster、EC-Consulting Japan株式会社、株式会社コムニコ、株式会社ハックルベリー、株式会社ネイビーグループ、株式会社TaTap、株式会社OUTRITHM

株式会社LOCUS will speak at a webinar co-hosted by 株式会社インターファクトリー on November 11, 2026, presenting on building brands trusted by AI and search engines, as well as YouTube strategies.

Facts:
- Provides consulting services to more than 2,000 companies, with video as the starting point
- BtoC manufacturers: The winning formula for 2027
- Starting at 13:00 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Increase reach by 170%
- Approximately 1,100 dispensing pharmacies nationwide

## [智光山公園こども動物園] October and November are packed with Asian small-clawed otter birthdays! 4 birthday celebrations will be held for a total of 7 otters!

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000042592.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327699-en.html
- anchor: #n3360545
- Companies mentioned: 狭山市役所、智光山公園こども動物園、西武バス、東武バス、ファミリーマート

智光山公園こども動物園 will hold a total of 4 birthday celebrations in October and November to celebrate the birthdays of 7 Asian small-clawed otters.

Facts:
- 4 times in total
- Total area: 53 hectares
- 1986 (Showa 61)
- 3.3 hectares
- Adults (high school students and general admission): 500 yen

## Festive Promotions 2026

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000030887.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327697-en.html
- anchor: #n3360544
- Companies mentioned: インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、パンアメリカン航空、IHGワンリワーズ

インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪 will offer a range of festive promotions for Christmas and winter 2026, including a cake collection, a Christmas menu at restaurant Pierre, a winter promotion and buffet at NOKA Roast & Grill, and cocktails and a countdown party at Adee Lounge & Bar.

Facts:
- 2026
- 7,000 yen
- 6,800 yen
- 2,800 yen
- 1,800 yen
- 800 yen
- 42,000 yen
- 20,000 yen
- ¥5,900
- 6,700 yen
- 6,100 yen
- ¥6,900
- 8,500 yen
- 13,000 yen
- 19,000 yen
- 3,500 yen
- Number of guest rooms: 272
- More than 73,500 rooms
- More than 6,600 establishments
- 145 million people

## ZENKIGEN Announces Research on Audio Technology for Remote Work That Conceals Conversation Content While Conveying a Sense of Presence

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000035867.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327692-en.html
- anchor: #n3360543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZENKIGEN、ZENKIGEN、青山学院大学、日本工学院八王子専門学校、神戸大学

A paper from joint research by AI tech company 株式会社ZENKIGEN and 青山学院大学 was published in an international academic journal. It finds that audio technology, including vowel conversion, can conceal conversation content while conveying a sense of presence and individuality in remote-work settings, helping balance privacy protection with human connection.

Facts:
- Volume 21
- Issue 11
- November
- 2026
- 11 adults
- Ages 22–24
- 1 octave
- October 2017
- Implemented at more than 1,000 companies
- Approximately 15 million video data records (as of May 2025)

## As comprehensive and school-recommendation-based admissions gain momentum in autumn, a “Regular Tests × Eiken®” admissions strategy seminar for parents of students at combined junior and senior high schools will be held in Shibuya on October 24

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000134095.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327688-en.html
- anchor: #n3360542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メイツ、中高一貫校専門 個別指導塾WAYS、文部科学省、旺文社教育情報センター、青山学院、東京女学館、実践女子学園、日本大学、攻玉社、法政大学第二、多摩大学目黒、東京都市大学等々力、青稜、桜修館、田園調布学園、玉川聖学院、香蘭女学校、世田谷学園、目黒日本大学、神奈川大学附属、中央大学附属横浜、森村学園、桐蔭学園中等教育

中高一貫校専門 個別指導塾WAYS, operated by 株式会社メイツ, will hold a free seminar in Shibuya on October 24 for parents of students at combined junior and senior high schools, explaining admissions strategies that balance regular tests and Eiken.

Facts:
- 53.6% of university entrants decide on their university through comprehensive admissions or school-recommendation admissions
- 494 universities use external English proficiency tests in admissions
- 65% of the total
- Eiken® accounts for 92.8% of the certification tests used by examinees
- More than 450 schools
- More than 18,500 people cumulatively
- First 60 people

## GenOCR、パソコン1台で動く「CPU版」を提供開始 ― GPUサーバー不要・ネット接続不要で、手書き帳票を社内PCだけでデータ化

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000143568.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327682-en.html
- anchor: #n3360541
- Companies mentioned: ジンベイ株式会社、GenOCR、ジンベイ GenOCR

ジンベイ株式会社は、手書き文字や非定型帳票の読み取りに強いAI-OCRサービス「ジンベイ GenOCR」において、GPUサーバー不要でPC1台で動作するスタンドアローン型の「CPU版」を提供開始した。

Facts:
- Initial cost: 200,000 yen
- Annual license: 600,000 yen per unit
- Memory: 16GB or more
- Minimum 8GB
- Free space: 6GB or more
- Reading accuracy of 99% or higher (＊)
- Starting at a minimum monthly price of 25,000 yen

## おそうじ本舗 to Launch “Year-End Deep-Cleaning Campaign” for Its “Security-Focused Housekeeping Service” on Thursday, October 15

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000019127.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327676-en.html
- anchor: #n3360540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HITOWA、おそうじ本舗

おそうじ本舗, operated by 株式会社HITOWA, will run a year-end deep-cleaning campaign from October 15, 2026, for its security-focused housekeeping service, which incorporates network cameras and smart tags. First-time users can receive discounts on spot plans or a free period on regular plans.

Facts:
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Dec. 15, 2026 (Tue.)
- 50%OFF
- 42.63%
- 3 months
- 50 million yen

## [idetox] New “Trailer House × Sauna” Display Opens in Kumamoto

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000140798.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327670-en.html
- anchor: #n3360539
- Companies mentioned: idetox、株式会社 MY WAY SMART、トレーラーハウス熊本、株式会社TWO M NEXT

idetox (株式会社MY WAY SMART) has installed a permanent barrel sauna at its Kumamoto showroom in collaboration with トレーラーハウス熊本 (operated by 株式会社TWO M NEXT). Visitors can view the setup and discuss combining a trailer house with a sauna or installing either individually. An open house and consultation event is also planned for December.

Facts:
- In December,
- Business hours: 10:00–17:00
- Capital: 20 million yen

## A stay package and cocktail plan are here to help you express your feelings with flowers for someone special on an anniversary

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000015522.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327662-en.html
- anchor: #n3360538
- Companies mentioned: ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、インターコンチネンタル®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、パンアメリカン航空、Apple App、Google Play

ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル has begun offering 2 plans for anniversaries: a “Family Package” and an “Anniversary Cocktail.”

Facts:
- 594 guest rooms
- Price: 62,000 yen and up
- Price: 4,700 yen for 2 people
- 1杯1,800円
- 242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
- With 77,027 rooms

## 【Oct. 17 to mid-November】“Shine Muscat and Earl’s Melon All-You-Can-Eat” event confirmed!

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000031300.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327657-en.html
- anchor: #n3360537
- Companies mentioned: 井上商事株式会社、スイーツパラダイス、ハーゲンダッツ、イルジェラート

All スイーツパラダイス locations operated by 井上商事株式会社 will hold an all-you-can-eat event featuring Shine Muscat grapes and Earl’s melon from Oct. 17, 2026, through mid-November. The Full Para course will also include limited-edition sweets.

Facts:
- 【Period】 Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat.) to mid-November
- 【Weekdays】Adults: ¥3,600
- Children: 1,800 yen
- 【Weekends and holidays】Adults: ¥3,990
- ※Time limit: 100 minutes

## マルエツ launches “One Bite, Complete Satisfaction! Large Meat Shumai” on Oct. 15, from its original Chinese side-dish series “Gomanetsu Chinese”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000135992.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327656-en.html
- anchor: #n3360536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マルエツ、マルエツ

マルエツ will launch “One Bite, Complete Satisfaction! Large Meat Shumai” on Oct. 15, from its original Chinese side-dish series “Gomanetsu Chinese.”

Facts:
- 40 g
- 299 yen
- ¥322
- 399 yen
- 430 yen
- 580 yen
- 626 yen

## 【nana’s green tea】Notice of price revisions for products made with matcha

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000042376.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327650-en.html
- anchor: #n3360535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社七葉、山政小山園

株式会社七葉 will revise the prices of matcha products and some merchandise sold under nana's green tea starting Nov. 5, 2026, in response to rising raw material costs amid growing demand for matcha.

Facts:
- Nov. 5, 2026
- 70–90 yen
- 30–140 yen
- 50 yen
- 620 yen
- 710 yen
- ¥1,250
- ¥1,390
- 2,400 yen
- 2,900 yen
- 2001

## 【吉積情報株式会社】A case study on the adoption of “Cmosy Pocket” at メンターキャピタル税理士法人 has been published.

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000069271.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327651-en.html
- anchor: #n3360534
- Companies mentioned: 吉積情報株式会社、メンターキャピタル税理士法人、Google LLC、Cmosy

吉積情報株式会社 has published a case study on メンターキャピタル税理士法人’s adoption of the Google Workspace extension “Cmosy Pocket.” The firm selected the tool to address challenges with its PPAP operations and strengthen security, enabling it to move away from PPAP and improve operational efficiency.

## “Those scissors will change the world.” From Matsudo to the world! なかよし学園 speaks at “Matsudo Mirai Juku,” bringing the 国境なき美容師団’s mission to the next generation

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000166170.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327653-en.html
- anchor: #n3360533
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、株式会社ネオ・ゼロ、株式会社IYAS U

特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト gave a talk at “Matsudo Mirai Juku,” hosted by 株式会社ネオ・ゼロ. Its representative, Yuichi Nakamura, and Tomoyuki Hori introduced the activities of 国境なき美容師団 and examples of support in Cambodia, urging attendees to contribute to world peace.

Facts:
- Oct. 10, 2026
- 11 countries worldwide
- August 2026
- September 2026

## Information materials introducing the “mediation function” to support multi-unit operations of “eve auto” have been published

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000131054.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327652-en.html
- anchor: #n3360532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eve autonomy、eve autonomy

株式会社eve autonomy has published materials on its official website introducing a mediation function that supports multi-unit operations of its outdoor-capable autonomous transport service “eve auto.”

Facts:
- Approximately 60 locations nationwide
- Approximately 100 vehicles

## 【Held Nov. 14】The 12th Thank You Fair is here! Miyazaki beef and Miyazaki brand pork on sale at special prices

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000148344.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327649-en.html
- anchor: #n3360531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミヤチク、(株)ミヤチク、JAみやざき宮崎中央地区本部肥育牛部会、JAみやざき宮崎中央地区肉豚部会、宮崎市畜産振興連合会、みやざき中央畜産物消費拡大推進協議会、国富町

株式会社ミヤチク will hold the “12th Thank You Fair” in Miyazaki City on Nov. 14, Reiwa 8, and sell special sets of Miyazaki beef and Miyazaki brand pork.

Facts:
- Nov. 14, Reiwa 8 (Sat.)
- Total weight: 4.4 kg
- Special price: 20,000 yen (tax included)
- Total weight: 2.1 kg
- Special price: 10,000 yen (tax included)
- 1,000-yen discount coupon
- A total of 39 people will win

## auフィナンシャルサービス, ナッジ and JCB form strategic alliance to build a co-creation platform for cards

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000020989.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327693-en.html
- anchor: #n3360530
- Companies mentioned: auフィナンシャルサービス株式会社、ナッジ株式会社、株式会社ジェーシービー

auフィナンシャルサービス, ナッジ and JCB have signed a basic agreement on a strategic alliance to build a card platform that will allow diverse companies and communities to quickly and flexibly launch their own credit cards.

## 63.8% of travelers say they “sleep worse away from home than at home.” Among those who cannot sleep, 49.4% say it affects the next day’s sightseeing or physical condition, and 16.1% have changed or canceled plans. Travel satisfaction differs by 19.6 percentage points between those who “slept well” and those who “slept poorly.”

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000034237.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327686-en.html
- anchor: #n3360529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Morght、NELL、日本気象協会、久留米大学、日本睡眠学会、日本睡眠協会

A survey of 1,000 people with domestic travel experience by 株式会社Morght found that 63.8% of travelers said they could not sleep while away from home, resulting in a 19.6-percentage-point difference in travel satisfaction.

Facts:
- A 19.6-percentage-point difference in travel satisfaction
- Women: 72.0%
- Men (55.6%)
- Those who slept well ... satisfaction: 96.0%
- Those who could not sleep ... 76.4%
- The effects of sleep deprivation continued to affect work and housework after returning home ... 49.2%
- 54.6% want to choose accommodations in the future based on whether they can “sleep well”

## 10 halal Japanese dishes now available in Kanazawa, expanding food options for Muslim travelers

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000060496.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327683-en.html
- anchor: #n3360528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SU-BEE、Coil、株式会社サビー

株式会社SU-BEE, which operates restaurants in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, will begin offering 10 halal Japanese dishes at its experiential restaurant Coil on Oct. 1.

Facts:
- 10 types in total
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- 880 yen
- 1,480 yen
- 1,980 yen
- ¥6,900
- 790 yen
- 980 yen
- ¥850

## Eliminating reliance on individuals for risk checks. 2線の匠クラウド launches a suite of features that automatically assigns questions, approval routes and personnel based on risk category and department, while recording the reasoning behind decisions

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000089471.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327675-en.html
- anchor: #n3360527
- Companies mentioned: SecureNavi株式会社、2線の匠クラウド

SecureNavi株式会社 has launched a suite of new features for its security risk assessment cloud service 2線の匠クラウド. The features automatically determine questions, approval routes and personnel based on risk category and department, and record the reasoning behind decisions.

Facts:
- n=400
- 22.5%
- About 70%
- 60.5%
- 68.3%
- 1,000–9,999 people

## First in Kagawa Prefecture: Digital mail service “SmartPOST” launches in Mitoyo City

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000037505.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327672-en.html
- anchor: #n3360526
- Companies mentioned: xID株式会社、xID、xID（クロスアイディ）株式会社

Govtech startup xID株式会社 announced that its digital mail service “SmartPOST” has launched in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. Residents can now receive digital notifications using their My Number cards, helping reduce paper mail costs and improve operational efficiency.

Facts:
- All 1,741 municipalities nationwide
- Established: May 2012

## Braze signs strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with AWS to advance AI-powered customer engagement

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000066773.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327664-en.html
- anchor: #n3360525
- Companies mentioned: Braze、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Braze株式会社、Bundesliga Media GmbH、G2、Fortune、Newsweek

Braze has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with AWS to strengthen generative AI and customer engagement.

Facts:
- 25.8 trillion data points
- 10.2 trillion API calls
- More than 7.8 billion monthly active users
- More than 99.99% uptime
- An increase of more than 80% year over year

## Braze accelerates AI innovation — empowering marketers to deliver optimized experiences to every customer

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000066773.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327658-en.html
- anchor: #n3360524
- Companies mentioned: Braze、Braze株式会社、Nasdaq、Claude、ChatGPT、Microsoft Copilot、Snowflake Cortex Code、Sportsbet、Stitch、Fortune、Newsweek、G2

Braze announced 3 new features for its AI portfolio (Decisioning Studio Go, Agentic Standards and Operator Connect) and conversational AI capabilities, strengthening support for marketer decision-making, QA automation and integration with existing AI tools.

Facts:
- 3 key new features
- More than 1 billion combinations
- Improved by up to 90%
- More than 130 customers
- Operating in 15 locations

## My-car advertising service CheerDrive opens applications for participants in the アクサ損害保険 safe-driving awareness campaign

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000075261.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327654-en.html
- anchor: #n3360523
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チアドライブ、CheerDrive、アクサ損害保険、アクサ損害保険株式会社、アクサダイレクト総合自動車保険

株式会社チアドライブ is recruiting participants for アクサ損害保険's safe-driving awareness campaign. It is open to 300 holders of gold driver's licenses, who can earn points based on the distance they drive.

Facts:
- From Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- 300 drivers
- 1kmあたり3円〜5円相当
- A participation fee of 1,000 yen will be charged.
- The number of policies held exceeds 1 million.

## Enjoy premium beef skirt steak at half price, no matter how many plates you order! Yakiniku restaurant 大東園 to hold its “Beef Skirt Steak Half-Price Fair” for 9 days only, starting Oct. 26 (Mon.)

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000126693.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327640-en.html
- anchor: #n3360522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社甲羅、大東園

Yakiniku restaurant 大東園, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold its “Beef Skirt Steak Half-Price Fair” for 9 days only, starting Oct. 26, 2026. Beef skirt steak, normally priced at 990 yen, will be offered for 495 yen, with no limit on the number of plates ordered. The offer is available at 3 locations: Toyohashi Komukai, Toyokawa Interchange, and Okazaki.

Facts:
- Regular price: 990 yen
- Half-price: 495 yen
- 1,089 yen including tax
- 544 yen, including tax
- A total of 9 days
- In business for over 60 years

## ESCAPE.ID surpasses 190,000 members. The platform connects experiential content, including puzzle-solving, escape games and immersive experiences, through electronic tickets. Supporting partner businesses with a pledge to offer Japan’s lowest effective fees!

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000148619.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327639-en.html
- anchor: #n3360521
- Companies mentioned: ESCAPE株式会社、ESCAPE.ID

ESCAPE株式会社 announced that membership of its experiential content integration platform, ESCAPE.ID, has surpassed 190,000. The company has pledged to maintain Japan’s lowest effective fees for electronic tickets and is supporting partner businesses.

Facts:
- 190,000 people

## [Webinar] “The Latest AIO Trends in Fall 2026 Through Research Papers: Tips for Getting Cited by AI” to be held Oct. 20 (Tue.) at 12:30 p.m.

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000054657.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327637-en.html
- anchor: #n3360520
- Companies mentioned: Priv Tech株式会社

Priv Tech株式会社 will hold a free online seminar, “The Latest AIO Trends in Fall 2026 Through Research Papers: Tips for Getting Cited by AI,” starting at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2026. The seminar will explain how to track citations of company information in generative AI responses and measure the effectiveness of AIO (AI Optimization) measures.

Facts:
- Oct. 20, 2026
- 12:30
- 30 minutes

## Priv Tech to offer free basic website security assessments to the first 10 companies, amid a succession of large-scale personal information leaks

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000054657.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327636-en.html
- anchor: #n3360519
- Companies mentioned: Priv Tech株式会社、東京商工リサーチ、Gray Swan AI社

Priv Tech株式会社 will offer free basic website security assessments to the first 10 companies in response to a succession of personal information leaks. Applications are open until Nov. 13, 2026.

Facts:
- Limited to the first 10 companies
- More than 1 million personal records leaked
- 10 cases as of Oct. 5, 2026
- 6 cases in 2025
- Applications accepted through Nov. 13 (Fri.), 2026
- Approximately 2 weeks from the start of the assessment
- Online interview (approximately 30 minutes)
- 15th out of 4,000 people

## [Oct. 17 is Savings Day] 1 in 4 working men and women in their 20s to 50s have no savings; the No. 1 reason is “barely making ends meet” (64.0%)

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000074850.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327635-en.html
- anchor: #n3360518
- Companies mentioned: 福祉はぐくみ企業年金基金、株式会社ベター・プレイス、ベター・プレイス、金融経済教育推進機構、J-FLEC、厚生労働省

A survey by 株式会社ベター・プレイス found that about 1 in 4 working men and women in their 20s to 50s have no savings. The No. 1 reason was “barely making ends meet” (64.0%).

Facts:
- A survey of 595 working men and women nationwide in their 20s to 50s
- 74.8% said they had savings
- 17.8% have savings of less than 1 million yen
- 16.9% have savings of 10 million yen or more but less than 30 million yen
- 57.6% said they did not have enough to put toward savings or investments for the future
- 19.5% said they had borrowed money
- The most common reason for borrowing was “to cover living expenses” (41.4%).

## 作品収益1億円突破のBUMPオリジナル大ヒットショートドラマ、小出恵介主演『3000万稼げ！』シーズン2「大阪ペガサス編」が10月14日（水）19時独占配信

- Published: 2026-10-14T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000039336.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4327633-en.html
- anchor: #n3360517
- Companies mentioned: emole株式会社、BUMP、株式会社アシタへ、イトーカンパニー

emole株式会社は、2026年4月に公開され作品収益1億円を突破したBUMPオリジナルショートドラマ『3000万稼げ！』のシーズン2「大阪ペガサス編」を、2026年10月14日19時に独占配信すると発表した。小出恵介主演で、大阪ミナミのホストクラブを舞台にした人間ドラマを描く。

Facts:
- ¥100 million in revenue from the title
- Earn 30 million!
- 4 million total downloads
- 1話97円
