AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-15 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 894 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 208 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 3 miratap products win the “2026 Good Design Award”—marking 17 consecutive years of awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382356Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES3 products by 株式会社ミラタップ (《ディポルテ》, 《ルメロ》 and 《ロイナ》) won the “2026 Good Design Award,” marking 17 consecutive years of awards. ミサワホーム wins 6 awards in the 2026 Good Design Awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382355Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES6 ミサワホーム projects, including detached houses, condominiums and building materials, won the 2026 Good Design Awards. Its cumulative total reached 182 awards, the highest in the housing industry. “Rakuten STAY Niseko” grand opens in Niseko, Hokkaidohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382354Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESミサワホーム株式会社 and 楽天ステイ株式会社 built the 12-room accommodation facility “Rakuten STAY Niseko” in Niseko, Hokkaido, and it grand-opened on Oct. 15. The facility uses the proprietary “PRO MONOCOQUE” construction method and features high thermal insulation, airtightness and soundproofing. Restaurant operations DX platform “POS＋ food series” wins the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382353Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “POS＋ food series,” a restaurant operations DX platform offered by ポスタス株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. フィリップス、グローバル調査レポート「Future Health Index 2026」を発表 AIは「可能性」から「実践」へ―医療現場で具体的な成果が現れ始めるhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382352Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Weathernews Map partnership launches “Winter Tire Change Front Map”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382351Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オートバックスセブン and 株式会社ウェザーマップ have partnered to launch the “Winter Tire Change Front Map” on October 15, 2026, using weather forecast data. They will also publish video content featuring a certified weather forecaster. NEWoMan Takanawa LUFTBAUM and musician Keiichiro Shibuya perform together for the first time; one-night-only listening event at LUFTBAUM celebrates release of latest album “ATAK030 Threshold”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382350Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ルミネ, ATAK, and Qobuz have collaborated to hold a one-night-only listening event at NEWoMan Takanawa LUFTBAUM on November 3, 2026, celebrating the release of musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s latest album “ATAK030 Threshold.” [フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート] Reservations open October 15 for all 6 Christmas cake varietieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382349Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート will begin accepting reservations for all 6 Christmas cake varieties on October 15, 2026. SPMC members receive a 10% discount. JAXA venture 天地人 to speak at “Hokkaido Aerospace Conference 2026,” presenting case studies on the use of its water utility DX solution “Space Water Bureau”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382348Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社天地人, a JAXA-certified space venture, will speak at the “Hokkaido Aerospace Conference 2026,” to be held in Sapporo on October 27, 2026, and present case studies on the use of “Space Water Bureau,” a water utility DX solution using satellite data and AI. Point site Moppy app downloads surpass 8 million!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382347Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDownloads of the smartphone app for Moppy, a points site operated by 株式会社セレス, surpassed 8 million on October 15, 2026. “Kobe Meriken Christmas 2026,” illuminated with light and sound, confirmed! Special shows combining fireworks will also be held on the opening and closing dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382346Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Kobe Minato no Yoru” Executive Committee will hold “Kobe Meriken Christmas” at Meriken Park from December 19 to 25, 2026. The event will center on a drone show, with collaborative shows featuring fireworks on the opening and closing days. Planning, production, and operations will be handled by Avex Live Creative and others. Grants for translating and preparing proposals and sample translations to support the publication and distribution of Japanese books overseas! 2nd application period: October 15–November 6, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382345Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVIPOは、文化庁の「活字文化のグローバル展開推進事業」の一環として、日本の書籍の海外ライセンスアウトに向けた企画書およびサンプル翻訳費用を助成する第2回募集を開始した。 S-Pool to hold free seminar on Oct. 21 ahead of revisions to regional public transportation planshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382344Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エスプール and 株式会社unerry will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 21, 2026, on revising regional public transportation plans. In light of the enforcement of the amended Regional Transportation Act and revisions to national guidelines, the seminar will explain changes to the system, survey methods using people-flow data, and budget planning. “Children’s Planning Meeting,” a hands-on learning program by baby and children’s goods company Familiar that turns children’s ideas into reality, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382343Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファミリア’s hands-on learning program “Children’s Planning Meeting” has won the “2026 Good Design Award.” The program lets children experience the process of turning their ideas into products and aims to foster creativity and cooperation. Pixie Dust Technologies and Shikoku Kasei Kenzai’s “iwasemi OC-β×Keisou Wall,” combining the handwork of plastering with sound absorption, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382342Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“iwasemi OC-β×Keisou Wall,” a product combining the sound-absorbing module “iwasemi OC-β,” jointly developed by Pixie Dust Technologies and Shikoku Kasei Kenzai, with a diatomaceous-earth plaster finish, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. [木村屋總本店] Rebranding wins the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382341Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社木村屋總本店’s rebranding project has won the “2026 Good Design Award.” Under the new purpose, “Enriching Japan’s bread culture,” it focused on “sake-seed anpan” and the culture of gift-giving, and unified the brand and refreshed its visual identity. [GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA] Around 250 products honored with the 2026 Good Design Award to be showcased all at once from announcement dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382340Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES野原グループ株式会社 will hold a sales event featuring about 250 products honored with the 2026 Good Design Award at GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA’s Marunouchi store and online store. [Oct. 16, World Food Day] It takes “1 hour” or “30 days” of work to buy the same food — ワールド・ビジョン survey of 62 countries reveals food inequalityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382339Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESワールド・ビジョン conducted a food-basket survey across 62 countries and found a major disparity: people in developed countries can buy food with just over 1 hour of work, while people in the Central African Republic need income equivalent to about 30 days. JR東日本スタートアップ and any style form capital and business alliancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382338Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR東日本スタートアップ株式会社 and 株式会社any style have agreed to form a capital and business alliance, with a view to regional support projects featuring VTubers and boosting awareness of locally produced goods and regional economies through rail travel. Online conference for recruitment professionals, “A Map for New Graduate Recruitment Vol. 5,” to be held for 2 consecutive days from Nov. 10 / Sessions will show how to use “700,000 job-hunting data points” and “students’ candid opinions” in recruitment strategieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382337Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワンキャリア will hold “A Map for New Graduate Recruitment Vol. 5,” an online conference for new graduate recruitment professionals, on Nov. 10 and 11, 2026. Sessions will use 700,000 job-hunting data points and cover building candidate pools and increasing candidates’ willingness to accept job offers. ADK Marketing Solutions’ Nobuya Takeshita and Hitoatsu Kozuka to speak at official sessions of “アドテック東京2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382336Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ’s Nobuya Takeshita and Hitoatsu Kozuka are set to speak at official sessions of the international conference “ad:tech tokyo（アドテック東京2026）,” taking place Oct. 21–23. [BREW WATCH CO.] Model inspired by espresso poured into a cup arrives in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382335Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTiCTACがNY発ウォッチブランドBREW WATCH CO.の日本未発売モデル「METRIC BLOOM」および「MTRC-TEL-YLW」を、池袋パルコリニューアルイベントに合わせて先行発売する。 “First Anniversary: A Stage for Life, A Year in Review” Part 2 revealed! See the endangered aquatic insect giant water bug on display, plus public weigh-ins for the animals!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382334Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES広島もとまち水族館は開館1周年記念企画『First Anniversary～生命の舞台、1年の軌跡～』の第2弾を10月31日より開催する。絶滅危惧種の水生昆虫「タガメ」の展示開始、生きものたちの公開身体測定、館長によるプレミアムガイドツアー、イチゴヤドクガエルの公式ナビゲーター就任式などが行われる。また、石井竜也作品展やリーガロイヤルホテル広島とのコラボレーションアフタヌーンティーも予定されている。 “U-18 Monozukuri EXPO 2026” to be held Nov. 8. High school students from Vietnam to participate for the first time and present “creations that make someone smile”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382333Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES「U-18ものづくりEXPO 2026」が2026年11月8日に追手門学院大学茨木総持寺キャンパスで開催され、約40組・総勢約200名の小中高生が参加。今年はベトナムの中高生が初参戦し、「誰かを笑顔にする作品」を発表する。 ハロウィン気分を盛り上げる、見た目も楽しいスイーツが登場！ 不二家洋菓子店 ハロウィンセールhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382332Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES不二家洋菓子店 will launch Halloween-exclusive sweets on Oct. 23, 2026. The lineup includes 4 types of cakes themed around pumpkins, ghosts, and spiderwebs. On Halloween, it will also give Country Ma’am cookies to children in elementary school and younger. [First appearance] Omotesando’s SPICA to hold its first pop-up at 伊勢丹新宿店! First-ever prepared dishes and a limited-edition course on offer. Event featuring chef Yoshida Aoi, a hot topic on social media, also planned!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382331Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOmotesando’s SPICA will hold its first pop-up at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026, offering a limited-edition course and prepared dishes for the first time. LG launches “LG Mini RGB evo MRGB86,” a 4K LCD TV featuring its proprietary Mini RGB backlight technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382329Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLGエレクトロニクス・ジャパンは、独自のMini RGBバックライト技術を採用した4K液晶テレビ「LG Mini RGB evo MRGB86」シリーズを発売する。75V型、65V型、55V型の3モデルで構成され、2026年10月下旬から11月上旬にかけて順次販売される。 Web commercial released for “AssetView Cloud ＋,” an information security solution centered on “people”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382328Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハンモック has released a web commercial for “AssetView Cloud ＋,” an information security solution centered on “people.” 杵築市・日出町・サンリオエンターテイメント、3者「フレンドシップ宣言」の一環として、誰もが一緒に楽しめるイベント「世界でいちばんやさしい場所へ ～フレンドシップで目指す地域創生～」11/22（日）開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382327Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its “Friendship Declaration” with Kitsuki City and Hiji Town, 株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント will hold an event at ハーモニーランド on November 22, 2026, where everyone can enjoy themselves together. In collaboration with ホンダ太陽株式会社, it will also make accessibility initiatives permanent and hold an SDGs live show, among other activities. Regarding the acquisition of shares in 株式会社ＶＡＭＯhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382326Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSuzuyo Shoji acquired all shares in 株式会社ＶＡＭＯ, which operates a business supporting companies by leveraging the experience of veteran personnel, making it a subsidiary. “Koenji Apartment” wins the 2026 Good Design Best 100 and Good Focus Award [Community Design]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382325Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Koenji Apartment,” operated by 株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発, won the Best 100 and Good Focus Award [Community Design] in the 2026 Good Design Awards. Part-time job communication app “Baitoru Talk” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382324Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Baitoru Talk,” a communication app for part-time workers jointly developed by 株式会社アイリッジ and ディップ株式会社, won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. 3 products—“Visual Bar Timer Petit,” “Twip” and “Wearable Futon & Air Mattress”—win the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382323Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES3 products from 株式会社キングジム (Visual Bar Timer Petit, Twip, and Wearable Futon & Air Mattress) won the 2026 Good Design Award. Itoki wins the “2026 Good Design Award” for 6 product and communication entrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382322Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イトーキ won a total of 6 awards in the “2026 Good Design Awards,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会: 5 product awards and 1 communication award. Among them, “ALLROUND” from the office furniture brand “NII” was selected for the “Good Design Best 100.” A spectacular roller coaster debuts to mark the 35th anniversary of opening! The Miffy parade gets a major makeover, with limited-edition merchandise and food also arriving one after another, bringing you a special year overflowing with excitementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382321Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 35th anniversary on March 25, 2027, ハウステンボス announced plans to introduce its first spectacular roller coaster, revamp the Miffy parade, and offer limited-edition merchandise and food. It also outlined growth strategies, including an Evangelion-themed attraction and a complete overhaul of its illuminations. Serving a special cocktail and pecan nuts from ザ・サウザンド京都 at “Shosei-en Jusan'ya,” a moon-viewing gathering held at a scenic historic site in Kyotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382320Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES京阪グループのフラッグシップホテル「ザ・サウザンド京都」は、2026年10月23日に東本願寺の飛地境内「渉成園」で開催されるお月見の会「渉成園十三夜」にて、特製カクテルやピーカンナッツショコラを提供する。 “B.A” and “From Loss To Beauty” win the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382319Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“B.A” and “From Loss To Beauty,” developed by 株式会社ポーラ, won the 2026 Good Design Award. [Event report] “Kodomo Work in Kobe 2026” provided marine job experiences to 274 family groups (more than 540 people in total) this summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382318Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Kodomo Work in Kobe 2026,” supervised by アクトインディ株式会社, offered 23 types of programs this summer, giving 274 family groups the chance to experience marine-related jobs (more than 540 people in total). Applications reached a record 2,500 groups and more than 5,000 people, and programs for junior high school students were also launched in earnest. Wins the 2026 Good Design Award: “Toshima-ku Minami-Nagasaki 5-chome Project (tentative name),” a renovated building combining residences and retailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382317Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社東急Ｒｅ・デザイン and 株式会社東急コミュニティー, part of the 東急不動産ホールディングス Group, announced that “Toshima-ku Minami-Nagasaki 5-chome Project (tentative name),” a renovated building combining residences and retail, won the 2026 Good Design Award. Asuene’s AI energy reduction platform “NZero” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382316Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“NZero,” an AI energy reduction platform operated by アスエネ株式会社, won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. It has been deployed at more than 5,000 locations to date. 女川町町制施行100周年記念道の駅おながわ×仙台泉プレミアム・アウトレット～ショッピングと三陸観光を楽しむ周遊企画初開催お買い物券や女川特産品が当たる抽選会を実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382315Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES三菱地所・サイモン株式会社は、女川町の町制施行100周年を記念し、「道の駅おながわ」と連携した周遊キャンペーンを2026年10月17日から2027年1月31日まで開催する。 The [Sanitary Shorts] from femcare brand “YOJOY” win the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382314Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanitary shorts from 株式会社ワコール's femcare brand “YOJOY” have won the 2026 Good Design Award. Sales volume is strong, at 161% of the previous year's level. Functional pole “Orpheus Post Unit” and exhibition facility “YKK AP Technology Museum” win the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382313Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYKK AP株式会社's functional pole “Orpheus Post Unit” and exhibition facility “YKK AP技術館” have won the 2026 Good Design Award. The Technology Museum shared the award with 株式会社アプルデザインワークショップ and 株式会社丹青社. 神戸マリオットホテル1階「HARBOR CAFE」何気ない日常にもご褒美を。夜を彩る2種の新作パフェ登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382312Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHARBOR CAFE, on the 1st floor of 神戸マリオットホテル and operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, will begin accepting reservations for 2 new parfaits on Nov. 1, 2026. An archived stream of “Famione Conference 2026” is now available for a limited time through Nov. 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382311Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファミワン announced that an archived stream of “Famione Conference 2026,” held on Oct. 8, 2026, will be available for a limited time through Nov. 30, 2026. [ロイズ] Halloween monsters turn into bread! Halloween-exclusive bread featuring jack-o'-lanterns, ghosts and more on sale for a limited time at 8 ロイズ directly operated stores.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382310Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロイズコンフェクト will sell Halloween-exclusive bread for a limited time at 8 ロイズ directly operated stores from Oct. 8 through 31, 2026. Even after corporal punishment was banned, perceptions of abuse-related behavior remain misalignedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382309Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES順天堂大学医学部小児科学講座の中野聡助教らは、茨城県内の公立小中学校の協力のもと、養育者1,098人を対象に虐待関連行為に関する調査を実施。その結果、「怒鳴る」「手で叩く」「言葉で脅す」などの行為は多くの養育者が過去に行った経験がある一方で、虐待としての認識率が低い傾向があり、体罰禁止後も実態と認識のずれが存在することが明らかになった。 Global makeup brand “KATE” wins the 2026 Good Design Award for KATE PRESENTS “The Witch of 18th Street: The Witch's Mansion of Emotions,” an attraction co-created with USJhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382308Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn attraction co-created by global makeup brand “KATE” and USJ has won the 2026 Good Design Award. This is the first award in the attractions category for 花王グループ. The attraction will run from Sept. 11 through Nov. 8, 2026. LIFULL donates “Instant Rooms” to Hokkaido's Shimizu Town through in-kind corporate hometown tax donationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382307Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LIFULL donated 25 “Instant Rooms,” private spaces for use as evacuation shelters during disasters, to Hokkaido's Shimizu Town through the in-kind corporate hometown tax donation program. The company received a letter of appreciation from the town mayor and is supporting privacy for people requiring special consideration and strengthening disaster preparedness. Kawasaki's 2027 “Ninja 1100SX” and “Ninja 1100SX SE” models arrive in new colors! On sale from Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382306Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カワサキモータースジャパン will launch the 2027 “Ninja 1100SX” and “Ninja 1100SX SE” models in new colors on Nov. 14, 2026. 2027 “Z1100” and “Z1100 SE” models from カワサキ arrive│On sale Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382305Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カワサキモータースジャパンは、2026年11月14日に「Z1100」と「Z1100 SE」の2027年モデルを発売する。 [Saitama Prefecture × eiicon] From Shibusawa MIX “Canvas”: 丸文 × フレンドリーテック release 2 new features for AI communication robot “Kebbi”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382304Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnder Saitama Prefecture's “Canvas” program, operated by 株式会社eiicon, 丸文 and フレンドリーテック have released 2 new features, “Kebbi Talk” and “Kebbi Remote Control,” for the AI communication robot “Kebbi.” 野村不動産 Group wins the Good Design Award for 25 consecutive yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382303Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES野村不動産 Group announced that 野村不動産 and UDS won the “2026 Good Design Award” for a total of 5 projects, marking 25 consecutive years of winning the award. 【埼玉県】—Experience the action behind the races!—“すぽったま！” × 埼玉Green Brave team up for the first time to hold a motorsports factory tourhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382302Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES埼玉県 and motorsports team 埼玉Green Brave are teaming up for the first time to hold a tour at 埼玉トヨペット Motorsports Factory. Activities include changing a tire and starting an engine. 【Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore】Yudai Takeuchi’s solo exhibition “After the Constellations” opens on Saturday, October 31. Through the act of “connecting the dots” like constellations, the exhibition explores the nature of storytelling in the modern era.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382301Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYudai Takeuchi’s solo exhibition “After the Constellations” opens at Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore on October 31, 2026. Held as part of the bookstore’s 3rd anniversary celebrations, the exhibition will showcase approximately 15 works exploring the nature of storytelling in the modern era through the act of “connecting the dots.” 【アーツカウンシル東京】11月14日（土）・15日（日）、豊洲公園で開催 子供たち一人ひとりの「好き」が見つかる文化体験型イベント「TOKYOカルチャーデビューPARK」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382300Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都 and アーツカウンシル東京 will hold “TOKYOカルチャーデビューPARK,” a cultural experience event for children, at Toyosu Park on November 14 and 15. 26 supporting companies and organizations will exhibit, with free and paid programs on offer. マンダム wins the Best Basic Research Poster Award at the 36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) 2026 Perth Congress!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382299Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA joint research group including 株式会社マンダム and Osaka University won the Best Basic Research Poster Award at the 36th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) 2026 Perth Congress, held in Perth, Australia, from September 28 to October 1, 2026. The award-winning research examined the regulation of inflammatory memory by primary cilia and was selected from 825 presentations. 【Commemorating the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy】NAKED to present projection mapping at Osaka Castle for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382298Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネイキッド will direct and produce projection mapping for “SINFONIA,” a project commemorating the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, on the south face of Osaka Castle’s main tower from October 15 to 25, 2026. 10 products win the “2026 Good Design Award”; photon-counting CT system “Ultimion” selected for “Good Design Best 100”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382297Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES10 Canon products won the “2026 Good Design Award,” and the photon-counting CT system “Ultimion” was selected for “Good Design Best 100.” Systematizing the energy conditions required for photocurrent generation in organic solar cells—Revealing the “thermodynamic boundary” that enables both photocurrent and voltagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382296Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA joint research team from Chiba University, NHK放送技術研究所, 京都大学 and other institutions systematized the energy conditions for generating photocurrent while suppressing voltage loss in organic thin-film solar cells (OPVs), revealing the “thermodynamic boundary.” JR Omiya Station’s “ecute Omiya” refreshes its eat-in, prepared-food and bakery shops! A total of 9 shops, including 4 new stores, will open in stages starting Wednesday, October 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382295Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt “ecute Omiya,” operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, the eat-in, prepared-food and bakery shops will be revamped from October 21 to November 13, with a total of 9 stores, including 4 new ones, opening in stages. Enjoy your coffee to match your mood with セブンカフェ: “Select Blend,” a choice of 3 blue coffees, launches Tuesday, October 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382294Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパンは、累計販売数100億杯達成を控えた『セブンカフェ』の新商品として、産地別の3種類から選べる「セレクトブレンド」を10月20日より発売する。また、10月21日から31日までの期間限定で30円引きセールを実施し、『セブンカフェ ベーカリー』の新商品も併せて紹介している。 TikTok and SV.LEAGUE sign content partnership agreement for the 2nd consecutive year. “TikTok GamePlan” newly introduced to further enhance the fan experience on TikTok, in partnership with V.LEAGUEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382293Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTikTok and SV.LEAGUE have signed a content partnership agreement for the 2nd consecutive year, expanding the fan experience through the introduction of the new “TikTok GamePlan” feature and the appointment of support creators, in partnership with V.LEAGUE. Making its first appearance at a station! A new travel companion from a pork soup specialty shop: “Gochiton ecute Omiya,” opening November 13!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382292Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアークランドサービスホールディングス株式会社の子会社フィルドテーブル株式会社が運営する豚汁定食専門店「ごちとん」が、2026年11月13日に駅構内店舗「ごちとん エキュート大宮店」をオープンする。 OMO７横浜 by 星野リゾート wins the 2026 Good Design Gold Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382291Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOMO７横浜 by 星野リゾート, created by 竹中工務店, 東急, 京急電鉄 and 星野リゾート, won the 2026 Good Design Gold Award. Four services and products by 東急 and 東急電鉄 win the 2026 Good Design Award!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382290Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFour services and products by 東急 and 東急電鉄 won the 2026 Good Design Award. OMO7横浜 by 星野リゾート, in which 東急 participates, also won the Gold Award. Fuu Oimachi by LATIERRA wins the 2026 Good Design Award — rental residences with shared facilities recognized for presenting a vision of “warm solitude”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382289Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFuu Oimachi by LATIERRA, a rental residence with shared facilities operated by 東京ガス不動産株式会社, won the 2026 Good Design Award. 東京メトロの駅施設等を舞台とした周遊型イマーシブ体験 第２弾を開催！「東京メトロ整備課 異失物係」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382288Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京地下鉄株式会社は、株式会社Sallyの「ウズプロダクション」と共催で、2026年11月20日より周遊型イマーシブ体験『東京メトロ整備課 異失物係』を開催する。 Regarding the 2026 Good Design Award winnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382287Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSix projects from the JR東日本グループ won the 2026 Good Design Award. The Dedicated Shinkansen for Cargo, JAL de Hakobyun and JEMAPS app won jointly, while the Kouka Shita Park Clubhouse, Koenji Apartment residential complex and Crevia Todoroki also won awards, either jointly with related companies or independently. エレコム wins the 2026 Good Design Award for 6 serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382286Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエレコム株式会社 won awards for 6 series at the 2026 Good Design Awards, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会, marking its 23rd consecutive year of winning. Its mobile battery with haptic feedback was also selected for the Good Design Best 100. Part-time job communication app “バイトルトーク” wins the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382285Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe part-time worker communication app “バイトルトーク,” jointly developed by ディップ株式会社 and 株式会社アイリッジ, won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. Notice of CBC Charity Fundraiserhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382284Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES中部日本放送株式会社 will hold the CBC Charity Fundraiser, themed around “food support for children,” with CBC Television and CBC Radio from November 1 to December 20, 2026. Announcement of the 2026 Good Design Award winners from the Nitori Grouphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382283Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニトリ won the 2026 Good Design Award in 7 categories: comfortable perforated sandals, a dual-adjustment comforter, Active Thermo Down, a hybrid humidifier with a portable tank, a compression bed frame, cordless and pole-free blinds, and 公益財団法人似鳥国際奨学財団. The rich cheese and fragrant basil of Pizza Potato are a perfect match! Recreating the deep flavor of Genovese sauce: “Pizza Potato Genovese Flavor”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382282Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCalbee will launch “Pizza Potato Genovese Flavor,” a limited-time product recreating the taste of Genovese pizza, first at convenience stores starting October 26, 2026, and at other stores starting November 2 of the same year. freee launches “Automation” feature using data on its integrated platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382281Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESfreee株式会社 has launched an “Automation” feature that automates subsequent tasks based on business events such as employee onboarding and department transfers. It will initially handle the issuance of action requests through the freee Employee Portal, with plans to gradually expand to other products, including accounting and invoicing. Middle school second-year student Ayumu Kato creates a “step counter to check on grandparents’ health” and wins 3 top awards, including the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, taking the top prize for the second consecutive year — Creative Robotics Contest 2026 heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382280Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the Creative Robotics Contest 2026, supported by Human Academy, Ayumu Kato won 3 awards, including the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, and took the top prize for the second consecutive year. Yuma Kato won the gold award in the time-attack race division. 20 years since its founding as India’s first Japanese-affiliated human resources services companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382279Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESパソナインディアは、インド初の日系人材サービス会社として2006年に設立され、設立から20周年を迎えるにあたり、2026年10月30日にニューデリーで記念祝賀会を開催する。 【都シティ 大阪天王寺】森の小動物をモチーフにした「クリスマスアフタヌーンティー」を販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382278Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES都シティ 大阪天王寺, operated by 株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ, will offer a Christmas afternoon tea at スカイレストラン エトワール on the top floor from Nov. 1 to Dec. 25, 2026. 【株式会社ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット】The “シルバニアファミリー Pop-Up Park” will be held at JR京都駅 from Oct. 20 (Tuesday) to Nov. 3 (Tuesday, national holiday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382277Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “シルバニアファミリー Pop-Up Park” will be held at JR京都駅 Ekimaru à la mode Kyoto mini from Oct. 20 to Nov. 3, featuring new products with a Halloween theme and more. A pilgrimage to anime holy sites at FamilyMart!? A collaboration with 『青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない』 to mark the film adaptation of the mega-hit “青ブタ” series, which has sold more than 3 million copies!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382276Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファミリーマート will open specially wrapped stores and release original merchandise starting Oct. 16, 2026, to mark the release of the film 『青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない』. 【ホテルメトロポリタン】Dining & Bar “オーヴェスト” introduces “Starry Night,” a dinner with free-flow drinks and nighttime views from 100 m above groundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382275Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルメトロポリタン will begin serving “Starry Night,” a dinner with free-flow drinks and views from 100 m above ground, at its Dining & Bar “オーヴェスト” on Nov. 1, 2026. 【OMO7横浜】Wins the “2026 Good Design Gold Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382274Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES星野リゾート’s OMO7横浜 has won the 2026 Good Design Gold Award. As a legacy hotel created by renovating the former Yokohama City Hall’s administrative building, its design blending old and new was highly rated. “Morutan,” a paper tumbler upcycled from “malt feed,” a byproduct of beer production, wins the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382273Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESサッポロビール株式会社’s paper tumbler “Morutan” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. About 60% were concerned about additional funeral costs. 73.8% said they would use a service that lets them check an estimate in advancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382272Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 村田葬儀社 found that 77.8% did not know the going rate for funeral costs, 59.6% were concerned about additional charges, and 73.8% wanted to use a service offering estimates in advance. 【Gardening survey】The biggest hurdle to growing plants from seed is “worry about germination (51.2%)”! The top appeal is “the joy of seeing the moment a seed sprouts”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382271Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 大和農園ホールディングス found that the biggest concern when gardening from seed was “worry about germination (51.2%),” while the top appeal was “the joy of seeing the moment a seed sprouts (42.4%).” “Printed” makes a better impression than “handwritten”! Choosing receipts that build trust in a store can set it apart, even as 73.6% say the design makes no differencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382270Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 伝票工房 analyzed how the design of slips and receipts affects store impressions and intentions to return. Some 22.6% said printed slips made a store feel “properly run,” suggesting they tend to make a better impression than handwritten ones. Actor 榎木孝明 and guitarist 竹内永和 appear in a special performance. Presenting “narration and music” as performing arts—not a reading or a concert. Tickets on sale for the “577th Nikkei Muse Salon”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382269Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe special performance “577th Nikkei Muse Salon,” featuring actor 榎木孝明 and guitarist 竹内永和, will be held at Nikkei Hall on Dec. 18, 2026. Tickets are on sale. A moving experience meeting Santa Claus and spectacular gospel performances! Christmas at ホテルニューオータニ幕張 begins Nov. 13 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382268Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルニューオータニ幕張 will hold “HOTEL NEW OTANI MAKUHARI CHRISTMAS 2026” from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026, offering the chance to meet Santa Claus, a gospel concert, special dishes, Christmas cakes and more. Services from 3 GMOインターネットグループ companies win the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382267Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESServices offered by 3 companies in GMOインターネットグループ—GMOグローバルサイン・HD, GMOペパボ and GMOメディア—have won the 2026 Good Design Award. “縦横間差込み自在スリムタップ” wins the Good Focus Award [Technology and Heritage Design] at the 2026 Good Design Awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382266Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanwa Supply’s slim power strips with outlets that accept plugs in either direction, the “TAP-SLIM6UC Series” and “TAP-SPSLIM4/6/8MG Series,” have won the Good Design Best 100 and the Good Focus Award [Technology and Design Legacy] at the 2026 Good Design Awards. DMM GAMES’s Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- launches its 3rd Anniversary Countdown Campaign, the “Scipio Festival” celebrating new costumes, and the new event “The Vampire Knight Scipio Never Sleeps [P.C.]”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382265Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社EXNOAが運営するDMM GAMES『ガールズクリエイション -少女藝術綺譚-』にて、3周年カウントダウンキャンペーン、新衣装記念「スキッピオ祭」、新イベント「吸血騎士スキッピオは眠らない【P.C.】」、ピックアップガチャ、および3周年記念公式生放送の開催を発表。 袖ケ浦市郷土博物館 企画展Ⅱ「星の導き、天の声」を開催しますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382203Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:59:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES袖ケ浦市郷土博物館が、西原遺跡から出土した「紫微宮星座呪符木簡」を軸とした企画展Ⅱを開催する。展示では古代の星図や信仰に関する資料を紹介し、関連講演会も実施する。 ミズホ株式会社「杉田クリップ」が2026年度グッドデザイン・ロングライフデザイン賞を受賞しました！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382204Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:58:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESミズホ株式会社の自社製品「杉田クリップ」が、2026年度グッドデザイン・ロングライフデザイン賞を受賞した。 Only 1.2% of skills will be replaced by AI. However, how work is done will change for 98.8% of skillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382205Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:57:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Personalityは、仕事の辞書「スキル大全」に生成AIの影響を分析した「×AI」レイヤーを追加。3,899件のスキルのうち、AIに代わられるのは1.2%（48件）のみで、98.8%のスキルでは仕事のやり方が変わるとの結果を得た。 The “Joto Kiso Packing Method” wins the 2026 Good Design Long Life Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382206Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:55:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES城東テクノ株式会社の木造住宅床下換気工法「Jotoキソパッキング工法」が、2026年度グッドデザイン・ロングライフデザイン賞を受賞した。累計採用棟数は670万棟を超え、日本の木造住宅の半数以上で普及している。 Biodiversity initiative launched by Kamikawa Town and TSI Holdings at the “Ishikari River Basin Co-Creation Tour” hosted by Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382207Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:55:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TSIホールディングスは、北海道上川町主催の「石狩川流域共創ツアー」に参加し、上川町と生物多様性や自然資本を活用した持続可能な地域づくりの取り組みをスタートさせた。 「マッドメン・シリーズ」巨匠・諸星大二郎先生の直筆サイン入り複製原画！秋田書店オンラインショップにて抽選販売の受付中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382208Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:55:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社秋田書店は、諸星大二郎先生の代表作『マッドメン・シリーズ』の直筆サイン入り複製原画をオンラインショップで抽選販売している。 Omron power supply that neatly integrates power circuitry wins the 2026 Good Design Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382209Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESオムロン株式会社の製造現場向けスマート・パワーサプライ「S8AS2」が、2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞した。 こぐま会の幼児向け学習教材『ひとりでとっくん100』が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382210Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社幼児教育実践研究所「こぐま会」の幼児向け学習教材『ひとりでとっくん100』が、2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞し、審査委員安西葉子氏によって「私の選んだ一品」に選出された。 体験格差に取り組む「こども冒険バンク」が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞 フローレンスとサントリーホールディングスが共同開発https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261015-12/index-en-p3.html#n3382211Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES認定NPO法人フローレンスが運営する「こども冒険バンク」が、サントリーホールディングスとの共同開発により体験格差是減に取り組んだとして2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞した。