https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360691Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360690Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKazuki 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360687Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360686Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMERCY 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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360685Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWACHA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360684Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360683Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360682Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360681Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360680Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLumApps 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360679Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360678Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360677Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360676Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAffordable 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360675Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESat 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360674Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360673Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ROLEUP obtained certification under the “JIS Q 27001:2025” information security management system standard, effective October 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360672Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360671Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360670Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360669Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESG.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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360668Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESunimocc 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360667Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPRONI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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360666Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPRONI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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360665Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360664Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360663Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360662Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPRONI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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360661Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWix.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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360660Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360659Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVideoTouch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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360658Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBASF 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360584Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360583Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360582Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360581Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360580Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360579Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360578Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwiss 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360577Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360576Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360575Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360574Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360573Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360572Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360571Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPre-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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360570Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360569Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360568Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360567Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360566Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360565Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360564Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360563Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES『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%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360562Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360561Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360560Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360559Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESi-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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360558Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFRAIM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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360557Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360556Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360555Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360554Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360553Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360552Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360551Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360550Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360549Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360548Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360547Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360546Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360545Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360544Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360543Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360542Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360541Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360540Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360539Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESidetox (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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360538Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360537Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAll 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360536Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360535Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360534Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360533Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360532Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360531Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360530Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESau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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360529Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360528Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360527Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSecureNavi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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360526Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGovtech 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360525Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBraze has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with AWS to strengthen generative AI and customer engagement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360524Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBraze 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360523Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360522Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakiniku 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360521Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESESCAPE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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360520Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPriv 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360519Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPriv 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360518Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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%). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261014-09/index-en-p8.html#n3360517Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESemole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。