# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-15 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 4 of 12

One 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.

## Yamagata Hanagasa Festival official app wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:52:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000181478.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345171-en.html
- anchor: #n3382212
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社 DESIGN STUDIO K、山形県花笠協議会、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

合同会社DESIGN STUDIO Kが開発した山形花笠まつり公式アプリが、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会主催の2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞した。

Facts:
- Performance order for 147 groups
- Approximately 10,000 dancers
- Approximately 800,000 spectators
- Capital: 500,000 yen
- 11 members

## Furusato tax donation program “Kodomo Furusato Bin” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:51:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000113664.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345172-en.html
- anchor: #n3382213
- Companies mentioned: ネッスー株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、厚生労働省、日本財団

The hometown tax donation site Kodomo Furusato Bin, operated by ネッスー株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The service enables people to purchase local products through donations and deliver them to children’s cafeterias and other destinations. It has provided support packages to 2,179 households and 1,572 organizations to date.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 1 in 9 children
- 1 in 2 people in single-parent households
- More than 250,000 children live with intractable diseases
- We have delivered support packages to 2,179 households and 1,572 organizations
- Rice: 19.3 tons
- Watermelons: 3,494
- Daikon radishes: 51,960
- We are providing agricultural harvesting experiences to 125 households

## UK-made “Sequence Pillar” pill case you’ll want to leave out makes its Japan debut. Made with non-GMO wheat straw material

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192453.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345175-en.html
- anchor: #n3382216
- Companies mentioned: TrailblazerTrade、Sequence Health、The Times、The Sun on Sunday、Daily Mail、Daily Mail Ireland、BuzzFeed、Hello!、Women’s Health、Women’s Fitness、Woman’s Own、Top Santé、Amazon.com、Woodland Trust、Makuake

The “Pillar” series of pill cases from UK wellness brand Sequence Health is being offered for presale on Makuake by its authorized Japanese distributor, TrailblazerTrade. Made with wheat straw, the products combine design and functionality.

Facts:
- Made with 55% wheat straw fiber
- Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Amazon.com
- Based on 1,434 customer reviews
- Donated 1,240 pounds in July 2025
- Planned retail price: 4,200 yen (tax included)
- Planned retail price: 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Planned retail price: 5,560 yen (tax included)

## New product “ZESTA/eaves soffit calcium silicate board” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000151590.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345174-en.html
- anchor: #n3382215
- Companies mentioned: 神島化学工業株式会社、神島化学、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

ZESTA/eaves soffit calcium silicate board from 神島化学工業 has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The mass-produced building material uses a CO2 recycling manufacturing system and builds on technology that received a Best 100 award in 2024.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Received a Good Design Best 100 award in 2024
- Scheduled for publication in November 2026
- Based on our research as of May 18, 2026
- Saturday, October 31 to Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Founded in 1957
- A milestone 70th edition

## 水月雨MOONDROP’s fully wireless earbuds “Pudding” win the 2026 Good Design Award!

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000170901.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345173-en.html
- anchor: #n3382214
- Companies mentioned: 水月雨MOONDROP、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、Amazon、楽天市場、e☆イヤホン、ビックカメラ、フジヤエービック、ヨドバシカメラ

“Pudding,” fully wireless earbuds from HiFi audio brand 水月雨 (MOONDROP), has won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Battery life exceeding 50 hours
- Available in three warm, inviting colors
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- Nov. 4 (Wed.)
- Was established in 2015

## Luxury rental residence “YAMATOMACHI TERRACE” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:49:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000180240.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345176-en.html
- anchor: #n3382217
- Companies mentioned: 日本住宅株式会社、丸中倉庫運輸株式会社、株式会社アーキヴィジョン広谷スタジオ

The luxury rental residence “YAMATOMACHI TERRACE,” developed by 日本住宅株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 8 stories above ground
- Total units: 18
- Exclusive floor area: 97.40㎡–99.91㎡
- Completed: December 2025

## eMotion Fleet wins 3 awards at the AAN Global Startup Awards 2026, including the grand prize and 2 accelerator awards

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:48:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000143174.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345177-en.html
- anchor: #n3382218
- Companies mentioned: eMotion Fleet株式会社、株式会社ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ、MeCode (Thailand)、E3 Global (Malaysia)

eMotion Fleet won 3 awards, including the grand prize, at the 2026 AAN Global Startup Awards in Fukuoka. The company also secured business support in Thailand and Malaysia and the right to choose a third expansion market from 7 major Asian markets.

Facts:
- A total of 3 awards
- More than 23,000 commercial EVs deployed cumulatively

## Akai探偵事務所 begins free distribution of a manual on choosing a detective agency: “How to Compare and Choose a Detective Agency Yourself” [PDF Edition for Infidelity Investigations]

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:48:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000078563.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345178-en.html
- anchor: #n3382219
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社赤井事務所、Akai探偵事務所

Akai探偵事務所, operated by 株式会社赤井事務所, began distributing a free PDF manual for infidelity investigations on October 15, 2026. The company recommends a 2-stage investigation combining a low-cost trial investigation with competitive quotes based on a 100% success fee. Its services include a trial investigation for 3,300 yen, including tax, and a 5-year full refund guarantee.

Facts:
- 3,300 yen (tax included)
- 5-year full refund guarantee
- Estimate of approximately 4 million yen
- Time-based investigation for approximately 1.5 million yen

## More than 100 million sold worldwide. The “菊ハンドル®” wins the 2026 Long Life Design Award and Good Design Award simultaneously.

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:48:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000095982.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345179-en.html
- anchor: #n3382220
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キッツ、柳工業デザイン研究会、KITZ

株式会社キッツ’ “菊ハンドル” has won the 2026 Long Life Design Award and Good Design Award simultaneously. Developed in 1978 and launched in 1980, it has sold more than 100 million units worldwide, and its design by 柳宗理氏 was recognized.

Facts:
- Developed in 1978
- Since its launch in 1980

## 健診の「要再検査」を、来年も受け取りますか。写真1枚で食事を記録し、管理栄養士監修レシピ8,000件が「次の一食」まで決める『MEGURU』月額0円から始めませんか。

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:47:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000186678.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345180-en.html
- anchor: #n3382221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社D-SYSTEMS-EN

株式会社D-SYSTEMS-EN has begun offering the main features of its health management service MEGURU through a free plan with a monthly fee of 0 yen. Features include AI meal analysis from photos, 8,000 recipes supervised by registered dietitians, and AI analysis of health checkup results.

Facts:
- 8,000 recipes supervised by registered dietitians
- Monthly fee: 0 yen
- Basic: 480 yen
- Premium: ¥980
- 20 years at a hospital
- Search by 37 concerns
- 1,008 recipes for people with high blood pressure
- 81 columns supervised by registered dietitians now available
- 31,497 sheets in total

## [Tachikawa and Tama area only] October mega-savings campaign!! “Autumn Drone Challenge” offers a path to a national drone license starting at 135,000 yen! Save up to 165,000 yen off the regular price of 300,000 yen, plus a free trial

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:47:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000176615.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345181-en.html
- anchor: #n3382222
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エーアールエー、ドローンスクールコモンズ立川立飛

株式会社エーアールエー運営のドローンスクールコモンズ立川立飛が、2026年9月30日（施設概要欄では10月31日）まで立川・多摩地区を対象に「秋のドローンチャレンジキャンペーン」を実施。国家資格取得コースを最大16.5万円OFFの13.5万円から提供し、無料体験や教材プレゼント、機材貸出を行う。

Facts:
- 135,000 yen (tax included)
- 165,000 yen off
- Usually ¥300,000
- ¥185,000 (tax included)
- ¥115,000 off
- 370,000 yen (tax included)
- ¥190,000 (tax included)
- ¥180,000 off

## ●New product●A president whose love for Shiba Inu knows no bounds has turned it into a product! Pull the tail and the Shiba Inu’s tail spins, making the dog jiggle! (New design)

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:45:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001556.000040971.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345182-en.html
- anchor: #n3382223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイス

株式会社フェイス will release “Shippu Purupuru,” a key chain with a Shiba Inu tail that spins when pulled, on October 15. Available in 5 designs, with a limited run of 10,000 units.

Facts:
- On sale October 15
- 5 types in total
- 3 Shiba Inu designs
- 2 black Shiba Inu designs
- Limited run of 10,000 units
- Total length: 18 cm
- Width: 6.2 cm
- Depth: 8 cm
- Weight: 26 g
- Recommended age: 6 and up

## New product “Lulu A Premium,” from the comprehensive cold medicine Lulu, which marks its 75th anniversary, will be featured in the new TV commercial “Here Comes Lulu-san,” airing nationwide from Thursday, October 15, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:44:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000178254.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344695-en.html
- anchor: #n3381956
- Companies mentioned: 第一三共ヘルスケア株式会社、第一三共ヘルスケア

第一三共ヘルスケアは、発売75周年を迎える総合かぜ薬「ルル」の新製品『ルルＡプレミアム』の新TV-CM「ルルさん登場」篇を2026年10月15日より全国で放映開始すると発表した。CMには石原さとみがイメージキャラクターとして起用されている。

Facts:
- 75th anniversary of its launch
- Nationwide broadcasts begin October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- The 22nd new brand image character
- Delivers excellent effects against all 11 symptoms of a severe cold*1
- Can be taken from age 7
- New product launches August 31, 2026 (Monday)

## The EAD50 Electronic Acoustic Drum Module wins the top honor, the Good Design Grand Award, at the 2026 Good Design Awards; the Trova™ casual wind instrument wins the Good Design Gold Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:43:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001201.000010701.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344694-en.html
- anchor: #n3381957
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、Elgato社

ヤマハ株式会社のエレクトロニックアコースティックドラムモジュール『EAD50』が「2026年度グッドデザイン賞」の最高賞「グッドデザイン大賞」を受賞し、カジュアル管楽器『Trova™』は「グッドデザイン金賞」を受賞した。これら2製品に加え、オーディオインターフェース『URXシリーズ』、USBコントローラー『CC1』、ワイヤレスHiFiスピーカー『NX-70A』、無線LANアクセスポイント『WLX333/232』の計4製品・シリーズも「グッドデザイン賞」を受賞し、当社の受賞総数は6製品・シリーズとなった。今回で1984年から43年連続の受賞となり、大賞受賞は2017年以来2度目、金賞受賞は2013年以来となる。

Facts:
- FY2026
- All 20 categories
- A total of 6 products and series
- Second time
- 43 consecutive years
- 1984
- 2017
- 2013
- More than 70 years

## Ibaraki-based builder AS IT IS wins 2026 Good Design Award for its self-designed and built home, “Tsutsumu (HOU) — The Cork House”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:42:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000183931.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344696-en.html
- anchor: #n3381958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AS IT IS、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

Ibaraki-based builder AS IT IS won the 2026 Good Design Award for “Tsutsumu (HOU) — The Cork House,” a home it designed and built itself. As the company marks its 10th anniversary, it has become the first builder headquartered in Ibaraki Prefecture to win the award on its own.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 10th anniversary
- 20.28 tsubo
- 67.07㎡
- May 2016
- 2023
- 1957
- 5,225 cases
- 1,619 cases
- 20 million yen
- 16 people

## “Flapper Gate” wins 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:42:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000110317.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344697-en.html
- anchor: #n3381959
- Companies mentioned: 東芝テック株式会社、東芝テック

The “Flapper Gate” security gate for self-checkout areas, sold by 東芝テック株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- From October 31 to November 4, 2026

## Nepal landslide disaster: “Children bearing the cost of global warming” — ユニセフ spokesperson reports from affected areas [Press release]

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:41:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002783.000005176.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344700-en.html
- anchor: #n3381960
- Companies mentioned: ユニセフ、国連児童基金、日本ユニセフ協会、公益財団法人日本ユニセフ協会、UNICEF、国連気候変動枠組条約、UNFCCC

A ユニセフ spokesperson reported on the landslide disaster in Nepal, noting that more than 32,000 children were affected by the impacts of global warming and 84 people died. ユニセフ is providing assistance, including cash transfers and vaccinations.

Facts:
- More than 32,000 children
- 84 child deaths
- 5,285 people missing
- 240 million people live there
- 1.65 billion people live there
- Just around 0.1% of the global total
- More than 500,000 children
- 23 schools
- 7 health facilities
- 64 water supply facilities
- 28% of young women
- More than 68,000 people
- Water supplied to 27,000 people
- 51 children

## Social contribution platform actcoin wins 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000100306.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344701-en.html
- anchor: #n3381961
- Companies mentioned: 日本コムシンク株式会社、actcoin

Social contribution platform actcoin, operated by 日本コムシンク株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- More than 37,000 users
- More than 400 organizations are participating
- Approximately 1.6 million habit-building actions
- Approximately ¥26 million in donation actions
- A total of 5,111 entries were considered in 2026
- 1,484 winning companies were named

## Bringing change to healthcare workplaces — 世田谷記念病院’s 2Co HOUSE initiative wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191099.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344721-en.html
- anchor: #n3381972
- Companies mentioned: 世田谷記念病院、平成医療福祉グループ、株式会社松田健嗣建築設計事務所

世田谷記念病院, a convalescent rehabilitation hospital in Setagaya, Tokyo, has won the 2026 Good Design Award for its 2Co HOUSE staff rest facility initiative.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 451.08 square meters
- 8.57 square meters
- Approximately 400 staff members
- More than 100 hospitals, nursing care facilities and welfare facilities nationwide

## marutope Corporation to launch EV smart charger “marutope ONE” on October 31

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192501.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344719-en.html
- anchor: #n3381971
- Companies mentioned: marutope株式会社、marutope、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

marutope株式会社 announced that its EV smart charger “marutope ONE” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Sales will begin on October 31. The charger features a high output of up to 9.6 kW and a design that blends harmoniously with its surroundings.

Facts:
- High output of up to 9.6 kW
- A typical 3 kW standard charger
- Charges at more than 3 times the speed
- Product price: 138,000 yen
- 151,800 yen, including tax

## 2026 Good Design Award | NOOG’s one-length irons and wedges win award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000177587.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344717-en.html
- anchor: #n3381970
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UNOLD、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、共栄ゴルフ工業株式会社

株式会社UNOLD’s golf brand NOOG has won the 2026 Good Design Award, presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.

Facts:
- Total support purchases: 18.6 million yen
- More than 950,000 channel subscribers
- More than 60 years of golf club manufacturing

## Hida-Takayama furniture | KASHIWA products win 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000135661.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344716-en.html
- anchor: #n3381969
- Companies mentioned: 柏木工株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

柏木工株式会社’s “Litt Sofa” and “Protea” have won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 70th time
- 293,700 yen
- 609,400 yen
- As short as 2 weeks
- ¥143,000
- 776,600 yen
- 55 million yen

## “Enshu Textiles × Kurumeki Rice Terrace Project” wins 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000158371.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344715-en.html
- anchor: #n3381968
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HUIS、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、久留女木地域振興協議会、竜宮小僧の会、静岡文化芸術大学、多機能型事業所 だんだん、ミマス株式会社、大正紡績株式会社、株式会社和田ワインダー、渥美整経、杉村整経、株式会社和田糊付工場、マルマス経糸準備、古橋織布有限会社、カネタ織物株式会社、株式会社大長、有限会社浜名染色、秋田整理有限会社、株式会社オータス、株式会社サンロジ、主婦と生活社、日刊現代、講談社

The “Enshu Textiles × Kurumeki Rice Terrace Project,” undertaken by 株式会社HUIS in partnership with 久留女木地域振興協議会 and others, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Approximately 800 rice fields
- 約3分の2が休耕田
- Launched in 2023
- Contains 15% cotton
- 9 types in total
- In spring 2025
- Showrooms at 7 locations nationwide
- Approximately 80 retailers
- Published in March 2024
- Published May 15, 2026
- Started in 2014
- 20–30 times the usual amount of time
- List price: 1,650 yen

## HIOKI wins the 2026 Good Design Award for 3 products simultaneously

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000127829.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344714-en.html
- anchor: #n3381967
- Companies mentioned: 日置電機株式会社、HIOKI、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

3 products from 日置電機株式会社（HIOKI）simultaneously won the 2026 Good Design Award, bringing the total number of awards to 85.

Facts:
- 3 products
- FY2026
- 85 awards to date
- Weight: 4.6 kg
- －20℃
- ＋50℃
- ±0.04％

## WEB招待状ヨブナラ wins the 2026 Good Design Award!

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000040914.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344712-en.html
- anchor: #n3381966
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ココチエ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

WEB invitation service “WEB招待状ヨブナラ,” operated by 株式会社ココチエ, won the 2026 Good Design Award. The judges recognized its flow designed for beginners, support for events with 500 people, surpassing 1 million users, and a 70% reduction in preparation time, among other features.

Facts:
- FY2026
- More than 500 people
- More than 100 patterns*
- Surpassed 1 million users
- Reduced by 70%
- Founded in 1957
- A milestone 70th edition
- Year founded: 2013

## 5 products, including office multifunction printers and production printers, win the Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000118297.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344710-en.html
- anchor: #n3381965
- Companies mentioned: 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、通商産業省、経済産業省、財団法人日本産業デザイン振興会、富士フイルムホールディングス、富士フイルム株式会社

Fujifilm Business Innovation announced that a total of 5 products won the 2026 Good Design Award: 5 office multifunction printers, production printers, and the cloud service “3DWorks.”

Facts:
- 5 products in total
- FY2026
- 35 products
- 1957
- 1988

## Announcing primeNumber Autonomous Data Platform, an autonomous data foundation that adapts and evolves with change

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000039164.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344704-en.html
- anchor: #n3381964
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社primeNumber、primeNumber

株式会社primeNumber announced that it will launch “primeNumber Autonomous Data Platform（primeNumber ADP）,” which autonomously evolves its data foundation in response to changes in markets and regulations, starting October 15, 2026. The autonomous platform is built around the cloud ETL service “TROCCO” and AI data platform “COMETA,” with AI agents updating data and context.

Facts:
- Available from Oct. 15, 2026
- Adopted by more than 2,500 companies and organizations
- It can easily and securely connect with approximately 200 services in Japan and overseas

## AQUA “まっ直ぐドラム” AQW-DMS10A wins the Good Design Award; compact, large-capacity design suited to Japanese homes earns recognition

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000045454.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344703-en.html
- anchor: #n3381963
- Companies mentioned: アクア株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、三洋電機、Haierグループ

アクア株式会社のドラム式洗濯乾燥機「まっ直ぐドラム」AQW-DMS10Aが、2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞した。

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Washing and spin-drying capacity: 10 kg
- Drying capacity: 5kg
- Since 2021
- 60 cm-square waterproof pan
- Both the width and depth are kept within 60 cm.
- Since it began in 1957
- January 2012

## Kotehada® plaster-finish tile combines short construction time with refined design; wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000054227.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344702-en.html
- anchor: #n3381962
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンゲツ、株式会社鬼木デザインスタジオ、ゲーテハウス株式会社、株式会社乃村工藝社

株式会社サンゲツは、塩ビタイルに左官材を施した新床材「Kotehada®」が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞したと発表した。本商品は鬼木デザインスタジオ、ゲーテハウス、乃村工藝社との4社共創により開発され、短工期化と高意匠性を両立している。

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- A collaboration among the following 4 companies
- Net sales (consolidated): 206.4 billion yen

## Marna wins the Good Design Award for the 21st consecutive year; 4 products selected for 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:39:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000028612.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344723-en.html
- anchor: #n3381973
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーナ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

株式会社マーナ won 4 awards in the 2026 Good Design Award, extending its consecutive-wins streak to 21 years.

Facts:
- More than 150 years since its founding

## Learn about children’s cafeterias and discover places to connect in the community

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:39:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000099719.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344707-en.html
- anchor: #n3381974
- Companies mentioned: ふじみ野市役所、イオンタウンふじみ野、むすびえ

Fujimino City will hold the “Community Coexistence Society Exhibition” and the “6th Kodomo Shokudo Biyori” at イオンタウンふじみ野 on October 31. The event will promote community interaction through an introduction to “Minkatsu,” a next-generation development project, and hands-on experiences at children’s cafeterias.

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 31
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Phone: 049-256-7218

## October 29, 2026 | Free webinar: Where is your new business getting stuck? Experts explain what to do at every stage, from planning and validation to customer acquisition, sales, and growth

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:39:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000483.000027964.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344708-en.html
- anchor: #n3381975
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カスタメディア、株式会社アスマーク、クラウドサーカス株式会社、株式会社BREXA SOLVIA

株式会社カスタメディア announced a free webinar to be held on October 29, 2026. Experts will explain how to address challenges in planning, validating, attracting customers to, and growing new businesses.

Facts:
- Oct. 29, 2026
- 11:00～14:00
- 4 themes
- Participation fee: Free

## MiseMise wins the 2026 Good Design Award Gold Prize

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:35:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000156310.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344709-en.html
- anchor: #n3381976
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Preferred Networks、PFN、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

“MiseMise,” a retail AI and robotics solution offered by 株式会社Preferred Networks, won the Gold Prize at the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 20 cases in total
- 70th

## Escon wins the Good Design Award for the 9th consecutive year

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000090191.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344706-en.html
- anchor: #n3381977
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスコン、株式会社APOLLO一級建築士事務所、大豊建設株式会社、株式会社日企設計一級建築士事務所、株式会社川村工営、株式会社エヌプラス アーキテクト デザインオフィス、吉原建設株式会社

4 condominiums developed by 株式会社エスコン won the 2026 Good Design Award, marking the company’s 9th consecutive year receiving the award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 10 units in total
- A variety of plans, with 9 types
- Deliberately limited to 8 stories

## アイシン wins the 2026 Good Design Award in 2 categories

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:34:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000112940.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344728-en.html
- anchor: #n3381978
- Companies mentioned: アイシン、株式会社アイシン、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、公益社団法人日本デザイン振興会

アイシン won awards in 2 categories at the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会, and was selected for the Good Design Best 100.

Facts:
- 2 categories
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 6th win, following the 2023 award
- 7 categories in total
- Approximately 1 nm in diameter

## 日光金谷ホテル×デザインフィル 「館内を旅するような物語」をテーマにしたオリジナル文具を10月5日より発売

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:33:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000120935.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344740-en.html
- anchor: #n3381979
- Companies mentioned: 金谷ホテル株式会社、日光金谷ホテル、中禅寺金谷ホテル、株式会社デザインフィル

A collaboration between 金谷ホテル株式会社 and 株式会社デザインフィル will bring original stationery themed around “A story that takes you on a journey through the hotel” to market starting October 5, 2026.

Facts:
- On sale starting Friday, October 5, 2026
- 880 yen (tax included)
- 680 yen (tax included)
- ¥1,480 (tax included)
- 2,000 yen (tax included)

## Unicharm wins the 2026 Good Design Award for both its “Sofy Be” menstrual and health management app and “Moonie Sleeper 5-Piece Bedding Set” for infants

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:33:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000026351.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344741-en.html
- anchor: #n3381980
- Companies mentioned: ユニ・チャーム株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

ユニ・チャーム株式会社’s “Sofy Be” menstrual and health management app and “Moonie Sleeper 5-Piece Bedding Set” for infants simultaneously won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 1.7 million downloads*
- 2 million downloads
- For more than 40 years

## “ZEST,” a platform that improves revenue for home medical care and nursing care, wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:33:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000056654.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344742-en.html
- anchor: #n3381981
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼスト、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

“ZEST,” a platform developed by 株式会社ゼスト to improve revenue for home medical care and nursing care, won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Adopted by more than 1,000 facilities
- Market research in the specified field, for the fiscal year ended February 2024

## Notice of winning the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:31:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000534.000040622.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344743-en.html
- anchor: #n3381982
- Companies mentioned: カシオ計算機株式会社、CASIO、G-SHOCK、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

Casio Computer announced that 4 products won the 2026 Good Design Award: the AQ-240 and DWN-5600 watches, the DN-SE10 guitar effects controller, and the SXC-1 sampler.

Facts:
- FY2026
- About 1/10
- 20 atmospheres
- 23.4mm × 20mm × 7.5mm
- 208 types
- 16 units
- 1957

## Shonan International Marathon wins the 2026 Good Design Award — A new hydration system using personal bottles and cups

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:31:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000158930.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344744-en.html
- anchor: #n3381983
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ランナーズ・ウェルネス、国際スパルタスロン協会日本支部

Shonan International Marathon won the 2026 Good Design Award for its hydration system using personal bottles and cups. The design was recognized for combining environmental considerations, including an approximately 76% reduction in single-use waste, with runner comfort.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Approximately 200 hydration stations along the course
- Now in its 5th year
- Scheduled to be held on Dec. 6, 2026
- Together with approximately 26,000 runners
- Approximately every 200m, except for some sections
- Across the entire 42.195km course
- This initiative, launched in 2022
- From 86% in the first year of implementation, 2022,
- it reached 95.5% in 2025
- The event's total waste output has also been reduced by approximately 76% compared with before the system was introduced
- Founded in 1957
- After 4 years of the event
- The 21st Shonan International Marathon

## ファシロ wins the 2026 Good Design Award as a co-creation platform for real estate transactions

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000113384.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344745-en.html
- anchor: #n3381984
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Facilo、ファシロ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

株式会社Facilo, which supports real estate DX, won the 2026 Good Design Award for its co-creation platform, “Facilo.”

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 2,300 stores nationwide
- More than 13,000 sales representatives
- Since its launch in 2023
- 4 “Brokerage Cloud” services
- Established in 2021

## Public-interest litigation platform CALL4, which opens legal action to the public, wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000045445.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344746-en.html
- anchor: #n3381985
- Companies mentioned: 認定特定非営利活動法人CALL4、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、CALL4

認定特定非営利活動法人CALL4, which operates the public-interest litigation support platform “CALL4,” won the 2026 Good Design Award and “My Choice 2026,” selected by the judging committee.

Facts:
- Total cases handled: 95 (as of July 15, 2026)
- Total donations to cases: 17,258
- Total donations: more than 130 million yen (as of the end of May 2026)

## BraveJIG wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000034341.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344747-en.html
- anchor: #n3381986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Braveridge、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

BraveJIG, a general-purpose IoT/DX modular device developed by 株式会社Braveridge, won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 70th

## Wheelchair-accessible furisode “Universal Design Furisode” wins the 2026 Good Design Award [株式会社一蔵]

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000033952.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344748-en.html
- anchor: #n3381987
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一蔵、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、厚生労働省、京都きもの学院

株式会社一蔵 developed the wheelchair-accessible furisode “Universal Design Furisode,” which won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- Approximately 96,000 people
- Approximately 8 minutes
- 113 stores nationwide

## Water vacuum cleaner “WV 1 Compact Care” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000068349.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344749-en.html
- anchor: #n3381988
- Companies mentioned: ケルヒャー ジャパン株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、ドイツ・ケルヒャー、Makuake

ケルヒャー ジャパン株式会社のウォーターバキュームクリーナー「WV 1 Compact Care」が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞。同社は2020年から7年連続、累計24製品の受賞を果たした。

Facts:
- 7 consecutive years
- A total of 24 products
- The unit is lightweight at 0.5kg
- 360° cleaning
- Established in 1988
- More than 3,000 types of cleaning equipment
- Approximately 190 countries worldwide

## Turning cultural-property tatami into cultural property once again: “Tatami REBIRTH” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000163679.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344750-en.html
- anchor: #n3381989
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人SAMURAI REBIRTH、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

The cultural-property resource-circulation project “Tatami REBIRTH,” promoted by 一般社団法人SAMURAI REBIRTH, won the 2026 Good Design Award. The initiative to compost old tatami and fallen leaves and make recycled tatami at Yanagawa Tachibana Residence Ohana was recognized.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 30 old tatami mats
- 1,400L of fallen leaves
- Approximately 800L of compost
- Approximately 900m² of land for growing rush grass
- 80 recycled tatami mats
- 80 applications for Joshu “Tatami Owner”

## “LET'S EXPO,” designed by kenma, wins both the 2026 Good Design Award “Good Design Best 100” and “Good Focus Award [New Business Design]”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000038407.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344751-en.html
- anchor: #n3381990
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社kenma、一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター、東京トラベルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社ツクイ、公益財団法人日本財団ボランティアセンター、シマダグループ株式会社、住友電気工業株式会社、株式会社Blanket、東北大学、特定非営利活動法人伊勢志摩バリアフリーツアーセンター、有限会社高菱技研、株式会社コスモテック、株式会社オカモトヤ、三和物産株式会社、MUFG、三菱UFJ銀行

The universal tourism project “LET'S EXPO,” designed by 株式会社kenma, won both the “Good Design Best 100” and “Good Focus Award [New Business Design]” at the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- Supported the participation of more than 150,000 people in total
- User satisfaction with on-site support reached 90.0%
- There are said to be more than 17 million people in Japan
- 86.4% of people aged 60 or older with physical disabilities said they “wanted to go” to the Expo
- 98.1% responded that they “could not go”
- 88.1% of family members and supporters wanted to “invite” the people they support to the Expo
- It was found that 72.5% had not actually “invited” them
- Distributed to 268 schools nationwide
- Also distributed to care facilities 75 times in total
- A total of 2,500 volunteers took part in running the program
- There were 29 participating pavilions in Japan and overseas
- 88.4% responded that “the support prompted them to visit”
- Cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 1 million units
- ローンチ後半年で50社が導入し
- The emergency women's kit sold 32,000 units

## [Japan Actors Union] Announces “Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI Involving Voice” to Protect Voice Rights in the Generative AI Era and Foster the Healthy Development of the Industry

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192155.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345032-en.html
- anchor: #n3382076
- Companies mentioned: 協同組合 日本俳優連合、日俳連

The Japan Actors Union officially formulated and announced the “Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI Involving Voice” to prevent infringements on performers' rights amid the rapid development of generative AI technology and foster the healthy development of the industry.

Facts:
- With approximately 2,600 actors and voice actors as members

## Upcycling of forest resources through thinned wood. Architectural interior material “COKYU Board” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192417.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345031-en.html
- anchor: #n3382075
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスウッド、ITOグループ 株式会社伊藤商店、一般財団法人東海技術センター、岐阜県生活技術研究所、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

“COKYU Board,” an architectural interior material jointly developed by 株式会社エスウッド and Ito Shoten Co., Ltd., won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- More than 99% in 2 hours for ammonia
- More than 97% in 1 hour for trimethylamine
- More than 88% in 1 hour for isovaleric acid
- More than 99% reduction in 5 hours
- Approximately 2 times the moisture absorption and release capacity after 24 hours
- 70% sludge and 30% wood chips
- 100% wood chips
- Width 900mm × length 1800mm
- Thickness 6mm
- Weight 7.3kg per sheet

## Regional co-creation project “食とわ” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000155795.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345030-en.html
- anchor: #n3382074
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社地球Labo、エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社、H2O、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、株式会社honshoku、一般社団法人フードサルベージ、五月山動物園、能勢電鉄、環境省

The regional co-creation project “食とわ,” led by 株式会社地球Labo, won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- Approximately 800 households in total
- Approximately 2,300 people
- Approximately 2.8t of food waste in total
- 21 organizations※2

## “おうち診療所神山” in Kamiyama, Tokushima Prefecture, selected for the Good Design Award Best 100 and wins the Good Focus Award (Community Design) for 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000192447.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345029-en.html
- anchor: #n3382073
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人 平成博愛会、平成医療福祉グループ、おうち診療所神山、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、博愛記念病院

“おうち診療所神山” in Kamiyama, Tokushima Prefecture, was selected for the Best 100 and won the Good Focus Award (Community Design) at the 2026 Good Design Awards. The facility, operated by the medical corporation Heisei Hakuaikai, was recognized for its distinctive design that brings together a community center and a clinic.

Facts:
- FY2026
- Best 100
- Aug. 2024
- More than 100

## ＴＯＨＯシネマズ’ “Baby Club Theater” wins the 2026 Good Design Award! Eliminating “I can’t go to the movies because I have a baby” — a screening service that has supported the moviegoing experience of parents for more than 20 years

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000075863.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345028-en.html
- anchor: #n3382072
- Companies mentioned: ＴＯＨＯシネマズ株式会社、ＴＯＨＯシネマズ

ＴＯＨＯシネマズ’ baby-friendly screening service “Baby Club Theater” won the 2026 Good Design Award. It has supported the moviegoing experience of parents for more than 20 years and is currently offered at 61 theaters nationwide.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Launched in 2003 as “Mamas Club Theater”
- Resumed in 2022 under the name “Baby Club Theater”
- Available at 61 theaters nationwide
- From 279 people in 2022
- It reached 44,435 people in 2025

## Multidisciplinary information-sharing system “バイタルリンク®” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000175446.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345027-en.html
- anchor: #n3382071
- Companies mentioned: 帝人ファーマ株式会社

帝人ファーマ株式会社の多職種連携情報共有システム「バイタルリンク®」が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞した。

Facts:
- FY2026

## tacto-designed “ハピカンダッシュボード” for 丸亀製麺 restaurants wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000109951.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345025-en.html
- anchor: #n3382070
- Companies mentioned: tacto株式会社、丸亀製麺、株式会社トリドールホールディングス、株式会社プレイド、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、Deloitte Digital、博報堂アイ・スタジオ

The restaurant dashboard “ハピカンダッシュボード” for 丸亀製麺, designed by tacto, won the 2026 Good Design Award. Co-developed with Toridoll Holdings and Plaid, it is in use at approximately 900 restaurants and has recorded a retention rate of over 90%.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 70th edition
- Approximately 900 stores
- 90% or more
- For 888 employees

## 株式会社富山環境整備’s “GOMIKARA Project” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000121303.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345023-en.html
- anchor: #n3382069
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社富山環境整備、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

株式会社富山環境整備’s “GOMIKARA Project” won the 2026 Good Design Award. The project is a circular recycling business that turns household plastic packaging into recycled pellets and reuses them to make products such as garbage bags. Its approximately 25 years of accumulated technical expertise and participatory environmental education were highly praised.

Facts:
- FY2026
- Approximately 25 years
- More than 10,000,000 sheets in total

## Jisou Lab in Inami, Toyama, wins the 2026 Good Design Award for its privately led entrepreneur mentoring program

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000126673.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345013-en.html
- anchor: #n3382068
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ジソウラボ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、アキヤラボ、イドウラボ、継業ラボ、INAMI BASE

一般社団法人ジソウラボ announced that its privately led entrepreneur mentoring program, the “(MA)P Project,” won the 2026 Good Design Award. Over 5 years, the project attracted 6 core entrepreneurs, brought in more than 35 new residents, and put 148 vacant houses to use.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 7 business owners
- 2020
- Over 5 years
- 6 core entrepreneurs
- More than 35 new residents
- 148 cases of vacant home utilization
- As of August 2025

## Giving new value to waste from concrete production. Interior material “COKYU Board” wins the 2026 Good Design Award!

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000191963.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345012-en.html
- anchor: #n3382067
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊藤商店、ITOグループ株式会社伊藤商店、株式会社エスウッド

“COKYU Board,” an interior material jointly developed by 株式会社伊藤商店 and 株式会社エスウッド, won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- At least 99%
- Up to 97％
- Approximately 88％
- About 2 times
- 70％ sludge
- 30％ wood chips
- 100% wood chips
- Width: 900mm
- Length: 1,800mm
- 7.3kg per sheet
- Capital: 10 million yen

## AI inspection platform “AUDER” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000152258.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345010-en.html
- anchor: #n3382066
- Companies mentioned: AUDER株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

AUDER株式会社’s AI inspection platform “AUDER” won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Approximately 5,000 entries
- Founded in 1957
- Established: 2021

## High-quality decorative sheet “サフマーレ マッティシモ” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000161367.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345021-en.html
- anchor: #n3382065
- Companies mentioned: 大日本印刷株式会社、DNP、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

Dai Nippon Printing’s high-quality decorative sheet “サフマーレ マッティシモ” won the 2026 Good Design Award. Its EB coating technology combines an ultra-low-gloss finish, a smooth feel, and resistance to fingerprints and scratches, and was recognized for its contribution to residential spaces.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- A milestone 70th edition

## Harbor House wins the 2026 Good Design Award in its 20th anniversary year. Houses with a shared courtyard in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, earn recognition

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000174678.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345019-en.html
- anchor: #n3382064
- Companies mentioned: ハーバーハウス株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

ハーバーハウス株式会社, which builds custom homes in the Niigata and Nagano areas, announced that its “Tokiwagi Model House,” a development-style model home in Ueda, Nagano Prefecture, won the 2026 Good Design Award in commemoration of the company’s 20th anniversary.

Facts:
- 20th anniversary
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Founded in 2006

## EZ Sign NFC, rewritable on a smartphone, wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000116528.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345017-en.html
- anchor: #n3382063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンテクノロジー、Santek

株式会社サンテクノロジー’s electronic paper product “EZ Sign NFC” won the 2026 Good Design Award. Its battery- and wiring-free design powered by NFC was recognized, along with results including a 57% reduction in work time and cumulative sales exceeding 60,000 units.

Facts:
- 3.4mm thick
- Reduces work time by 57%
- 1枚あたり計3分30秒
- Reduced to 1 minute and 30 seconds with EZ Sign
- 50 rewrites per month
- 20 hours’ worth of annual labor costs
- Equivalent to 600 sheets of paper and ink
- Cumulative sales surpass 60,000 units
- Approximately 2,200 units through crowdfunding

## Compact, slim long wallet “Hitoe® L-zip L” wins both the Good Design Award and German Design Award. Limited-time sales at KITTE Marunouchi

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000090472.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345016-en.html
- anchor: #n3382062
- Companies mentioned: SYRINX合同会社、German Design Council、NOHARA

SYRINX合同会社’s long wallet “Hitoe® L-zip L” won the 2026 Good Design Award and the German Design Award 2027. It will be sold for a limited time at KITTE Marunouchi and online starting October 15.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- German Design Award 2027
- Starting Oct. 15
- Tuesday, Dec. 1
- Approximately 10mm thick
- Approximately 169 × 92mm
- Price: 29,700 yen

## Fulltime System, No. 1 in parcel box and parcel locker share*¹, wins the 2026 Good Design Award for its AI-linked parcel locker “フルタイムAX”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000187282.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345014-en.html
- anchor: #n3382061
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フルタイムシステム、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、株式会社不動産経済研究所、ギネスワールドレコーズ、国連

株式会社フルタイムシステム’s AI-linked parcel locker “フルタイムAX” won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was recognized as a system that reduces redelivery and supports 三 temperature zones.

Facts:
- No. 1 in parcel box and parcel locker share
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 40th anniversary
- 24-hour staffed support
- 24時間365日の遠隔監視
- Full-time lockers installed at 60,282 locations nationwide
- Comparison metric: 1,363 properties with installations
- Redeliveries: “0 (zero)”

## Regional co-creation project “食とわ” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000060492.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345011-en.html
- anchor: #n3382060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社honshoku、エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社、H2O、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、五月山動物園、能勢電鉄、一般社団法人フードサルベージ、株式会社地球Labo

株式会社honshokuがコンセプト設計を担当したエイチ・ツー・オー リテイリングの地域共創プロジェクト「食とわ」が、2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞。

Facts:
- Approximately 800 households in total
- Approximately 2,300 people
- Approximately 2.8t of food waste in total
- 21 organizations※2

## 【株式会社QIX】Domestic, additive-free pet food “Smiley” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000140252.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345009-en.html
- anchor: #n3382059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社QIX、GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA

株式会社QIX’s domestic, additive-free pet food “Smiley” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. To mark the win, it will be exhibited for a limited time at GOOD DESIGN STORE TOKYO by NOHARA and GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Since its founding in 1957
- 8,700 veterinary hospitals nationwide
- Capital: ¥15 million

## Aerosol automatic fire suppression device [K/SMOKE DEVICE] wins the 2026 GOOD DESIGN Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000165296.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345008-en.html
- anchor: #n3382058
- Companies mentioned: ヤマトプロテック株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

ヤマトプロテック株式会社’s aerosol automatic fire suppression device “K/SMOKE DEVICE” has won the 2026 Good Design Award and was also selected for the special feature “My Choice.”

Facts:
- Yamato Protec: 381 employees
- Consolidated group: 744 employees
- ヤマトプロテック：359.9 億円
- グループ連結：399.2 億円

## 敷島住宅(株) wins the Good Design Award for the 8th time

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000097703.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4345007-en.html
- anchor: #n3382057
- Companies mentioned: 敷島住宅株式会社、敷島住宅(株)

敷島住宅株式会社 has won the 2026 Good Design Award for its “7-Region Passive Design Model Utilizing Local Resources,” tailored to 7 areas in the Kinki region. The company works with universities to study local climates and cultures and develop and test homes that pursue comfort while limiting environmental impact.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 7-region model
- Buildings in 4 regions have already been completed
- Design is underway in 3 regions
- This plan began in 2019

## Kufuno’s “Brush Sponge” wins the 2026 Good Design Best 100 award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000160965.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344881-en.html
- anchor: #n3382055
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クフウノトビラ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、株式会社丸善化工

株式会社クフウノトビラ’s “Brush Sponge” has won the 2026 Good Design Best 100 award and “My Choice” award.

Facts:
- Approximately 500,000 ultra-fine brushes※
- Delivered to professional workplaces for approximately 15 years

## Toshiro Shinko of Yuasa Soy Sauce in Wakayama selected for Forbes JAPAN’s “CULTURE-PRENEURS AWARD 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000072563.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344880-en.html
- anchor: #n3382054
- Companies mentioned: 湯浅醤油有限会社、丸新本家、Forbes JAPAN

Toshiro Shinko, representative director of 湯浅醤油有限会社, a long-established soy sauce brewery in Yuasa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, has been selected for Forbes JAPAN’s “CULTURE-PRENEURS AWARD 2026.”

Facts:
- Meiji 14 (1881)
- 2026
- About 40 years
- 19-member advisory board
- 30 groups have been selected
- Founded 湯浅醤油有限会社 in 2002

## Disaster-preparedness education kit “はるるーと” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000096058.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344879-en.html
- anchor: #n3382053
- Companies mentioned: I&CO合同会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、TOYOTA、UNIQLO、Panasonic、Amazon Audible

The disaster-preparedness education kit “はるるーと,” planned and developed by I&CO合同会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- More than 60% of teachers
- Approximately 40 children
- More than 90% of teachers
- 2025 Kids Design Award
- Founded in 1957
- A milestone 70th edition
- Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat.)–Nov. 4 (Wed.)
- Established: July 2019

## Ordi Dia incense holder wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000102183.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344878-en.html
- anchor: #n3382052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナガエプリュス、NAGAE＋（ナガエプリュス）

“Ordi Dia,” an incense holder from the lifestyle brand “NAGAE＋” developed by 株式会社ナガエプリュス, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- A milestone 70th edition
- ¥7,700
- Weight: 51 g
- Weight: 68 g

## Starting Nov. 1, 2026: Gift certificates and vouchers found during year-end cleaning can be donated! International aid organization launches “Spring Clean Your Drawers! Campaign”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000106981.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344876-en.html
- anchor: #n3382051
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人ハンガー・フリー・ワールド、HFW、全国百貨店共通商品券、JCBギフトカード、VJAギフトカード、UCギフトカード、イオン商品券、セブン＆アイ共通商品券、QUOカード

認定NPO法人ハンガー・フリー・ワールド is running the “Spring Clean Your Drawers! Campaign” from Nov. 1, 2026, and is calling for donations of gift certificates and vouchers found during year-end cleaning.

Facts:
- A donation of 3,000 yen
- The cost of light meals for approximately 11 people
- A donation of 5,000 yen
- 20 kg of corn seeds
- 4 kg of sesame seeds
- A donation of 10,000 yen
- 1回20名分の配布用研修教材

## アイズドッグ山形店 begins taking year-end grooming reservations in October

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000103887.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344875-en.html
- anchor: #n3382050
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社I One、アイズドッグ山形店、アイズドッグ

株式会社I Oneが運営するトリミングサロン「アイズドッグ山形店」は、2026年10月から2026年12月のトリミング予約案内を開始する。

Facts:
- From Oct. 2026
- Dec. 2026
- 3 minutes by car
- Opened in November 2025
- アイズドッグ’s 12th store
- Founded in 2012 in Oharu, Aichi Prefecture

## Announcement: Elementary school education program “Writing Is Important” Project wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000091203.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344873-en.html
- anchor: #n3382049
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本文化教育推進機構、株式会社パイロットコーポレーション、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、京都教育大学附属桃山小学校

一般社団法人日本文化教育推進機構 and 株式会社パイロットコーポレーション announced that their elementary school education program, the “Writing Is Important” Project, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- More than 900 teachers
- Approximately 21,700 children
- Approximately 93% of teachers

## Exotec wins Good Design Award for Skypod®, which makes use of warehouse height

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000128228.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344872-en.html
- anchor: #n3382048
- Companies mentioned: Exotec Nihon株式会社、Exotec、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、UNIQLO、ヨドバシカメラ、三井不動産、Carrefour、Decathlon、GAP

Exotec Nihon株式会社’s warehouse automation system “Skypod®” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The next-generation model has increased storage capacity by up to 30% and workstation processing capacity by 50%.

Facts:
- Up to 30%
- 50% compared with the previous model
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Up to 14 m

## “Regional Zero Clothing Waste Area Initiative by the Sustainable Fashion Platform Council” launches!

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000152319.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344870-en.html
- anchor: #n3382047
- Companies mentioned: エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社、青山商事株式会社、Earth hacks株式会社、大阪府、千里中央公園パークマネジメント株式会社、FM802、摂津環境事業協同組合、NPO法人とよなか市民環境会議アジェンダ21、一般社団法人JAPANゼロカーボン・スマートシティ・ファウンデーション（JaZCaF）

エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社, 青山商事株式会社, Earth hacks株式会社, and 大阪府 are launching the “Regional Zero Clothing Waste Area Initiative by the Sustainable Fashion Platform Council.” Selected for the Environment Ministry’s “Decokatsu” promotion program, the initiative aims to bring about behavior change among 7,500 people and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 300 tons in the Osaka Hokusetsu region through measures including setting up clothing collection points and participating in events.

Facts:
- We will establish 10 or more clothing collection points
- Bring about behavior change among 7,500 people
- Reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 300 tons

## 【2026 Good Design Award】“Last Bed,” a bed that transforms into a coffin and opens 180 degrees at the side

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000144189.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344868-en.html
- anchor: #n3382046
- Companies mentioned: 三和物産株式会社、三和物産、B-OWND、京都芸術大学

三和物産株式会社’s bed that transforms into a coffin, “Last Bed,” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Its sides open 180 degrees, offering a new way to say goodbye in which the deceased and their family can spend time at the same eye level.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Since it began in 1957
- Founded: April 9, 1959

## Regional co-creation project “食とわ” wins the 2026 Good Design Award!

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000152319.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344867-en.html
- anchor: #n3382045
- Companies mentioned: エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社、H2O、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、五月山動物園、能勢電鉄、宝塚市、株式会社honshoku、一般社団法人フードサルベージ、株式会社地球Labo、環境省

The regional co-creation project “食とわ,” run by エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- Approximately 800 households in total
- Approximately 2,300 people
- Approximately 2.8 tons in total
- 21 organizations
- 11 sessions in total

## “New homes that age gracefully” and “RC rental housing that pursues the appeal of craftsmanship,” created in collaboration with artisans, have won the Good Design Award simultaneously.

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000085359.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344865-en.html
- anchor: #n3382044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平成建設、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

株式会社平成建設 has won the 2026 Good Design Award for both its new home “混跡（こんせき）の住処” and its rental apartment building “バンレーラ鷹番.”

Facts:
- FY2026
- Over 200 people
- 3 types of formwork
- October 15
- 20th project overall

## 【川崎重工グループ Helicopter Booking Service Z-Leg™︎】Wins the 2026 Good Design Award!

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000159000.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344863-en.html
- anchor: #n3382043
- Companies mentioned: 川重岐阜サービス株式会社、川崎重工グループ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、F1日本グランプリ、小田急グループ、東海バス、星野リゾート トマム、川崎重工業株式会社

川崎重工グループ’s helicopter booking service “Z-Leg™” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Simplified procedures and an expanded network of off-airport landing sites have enabled the service to serve diverse travel needs, including tourism, business, and disaster response.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- The service launched in March 2023.
- The number of available off-airport landing sites has surpassed 100.
- Alongside plans to expand the network to 500 locations in the near future
- In September 2025
- Helicopter shuttle service for F1日本グランプリ spectators (2023–)
- Launch of an Izu day-trip package in collaboration with 小田急グループ and 東海バス (January 2025)
- Partnership with 星野リゾート トマム (June 2025)
- Over the 128 years since its founding
- Gifu Prefecture Governor-Registered Travel Agency 2-361

## SEKAI HOTEL, which turns shopping streets into hotels, wins the “Good Design Award 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000026458.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344862-en.html
- anchor: #n3382042
- Companies mentioned: クジラ株式会社、SEKAI HOTEL、金太郎パン、文苑堂 本店

SEKAI HOTEL, a “whole-town hotel” operated by クジラ株式会社, has won the “Good Design Award 2026.” Operating in Fuse and Takaoka, it offers lodging experiences that make use of local resources.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 10,080 people stayed
- Fiscal year ending September 2025
- 2,014 visits | Breakfast at a shopping-street café
- 1,502 visits | Used a local public bath
- 5,152 visits | Received a “bonus gift*” at a shopping-street store
- 100-yen bonus gift
- Launched in Osaka’s Nishikujo in 2017

## CoWorker, an AI security company, wins the 2026 Good Design Award for its “Security AI Agent Series”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000156001.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344859-en.html
- anchor: #n3382041
- Companies mentioned: CoWorker株式会社、CoWorker

The “Security AI Agent Series,” developed by AI security solutions provider CoWorker株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- Approximately 89% year on year
- Approx. 29 minutes
- Approximately 45%
- 77％
- 89.1％
- 30 days previously
- 1 day
- More than 350

## Plastic recycling company esa wins the 2026 Good Design Award for “Repla Pallet,” a logistics pallet made from 100% recycled materials

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000102225.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344857-en.html
- anchor: #n3382040
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ｅｓａ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

“Repla Pallet,” a logistics pallet made from 100% recycled plastic and developed by 株式会社esa, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- From 3 kg to 500 kg
- 2023 Good Design Award
- Approximately 48% reduction
- Static load: 4t
- Dynamic load: 2t

## 「やさしい朝日新聞」が 2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000041204.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344855-en.html
- anchor: #n3382039
- Companies mentioned: アルファサード株式会社、株式会社朝日新聞社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、朝日新聞グループ

“やさしい朝日新聞,” a news outlet jointly operated by アルファサード株式会社 and 株式会社朝日新聞社 of the 朝日新聞グループ, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- The service launched in October 2025

## Camera gear carry case “FRAME-ONE（フレームワン）” wins the Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000086220.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344854-en.html
- anchor: #n3382038
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティーアンドエス、T&S、LEGEND WALKER、LW、PETiCO、ヨドバシカメラ新宿西口店、マルチメディア池袋、マルチメディアAkiba、マルチメディア横浜、マルチメディア梅田

“FRAME-ONE,” a carry case for camera equipment launched under 株式会社ティーアンドエス’s flagship brand LEGEND WALKER, has won the Good Design Award.

Facts:
- With a 25kg load
- Price (tax included): 107,800 yen (tax included)
- Capacity/weight: approximately 93 L
- Capacity/weight: approximately 93 L/approximately 8.1kg

## 【東栄住宅】<三年連続受賞> Wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000071450.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344851-en.html
- anchor: #n3382037
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東栄住宅、東栄住宅グループ、東栄住宅

株式会社東栄住宅 has won the 2026 Good Design Award for the third consecutive year, with recognition for 3 projects: climate-responsive housing, a craftsperson development program, and Grand Shade.

Facts:
- Founded in 1957

## 菊水酒造’s experiential facility “KIKUSUI蔵GARDEN” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000059888.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344849-en.html
- anchor: #n3382036
- Companies mentioned: 菊水酒造株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、株式会社梶浦暁建築設計事務所、株式会社山田憲明構造設計事務所、長濱香代子庭園設計株式会社

菊水酒造’s experiential facility “KIKUSUI蔵GARDEN” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. It comprises a partially relocated and repurposed section of a former soy sauce brewery, using its timber, a fermentation-themed laboratory, a shop, a café, and a garden. The brewery has a history spanning 145 years.

Facts:
- FY2026
- Annual visitors: 80,000
- In just over 1 year
- A 145-year history
- Stored for 10 years

## Gait-analysis smart insole “ORPHE INSOLE” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000020411.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344847-en.html
- anchor: #n3382035
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ORPHE、ORPHE、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

株式会社ORPHE’s smart insole “ORPHE INSOLE” has won the 2026 Good Design Award and will be exhibited at Tokyo Midtown starting October 31.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Starting October 31, 2026
- Hours: 11:00–19:00

## Icom wins the 2026 Good Design Award for 2 products

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000038597.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344842-en.html
- anchor: #n3382034
- Companies mentioned: アイコム株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

アイコム株式会社’s 2 products, “ID-5200” and “VP-21,” have won the 2026 Good Design Award, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 2 products

## Kitchen appliances you’ll want to leave on display. Aarke’s home appliance series wins the “2026 Good Design Best 100” award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000054408.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344838-en.html
- anchor: #n3382033
- Companies mentioned: モダニティ株式会社、Aarke、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

The home appliance series from Aarke, a premium Swedish kitchen brand distributed in Japan by モダニティ株式会社, has won the “2026 Good Design Award” and been selected for the “Good Design Best 100.”

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Good Design Best 100
- Award number: 26G050225
- Carbonator 3
- Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2013
- Starting at 13:30 on Thursday, October 15
- From Saturday, Oct. 31
- Through Nov. 4 (Wed.)

## Disinfection and storage cabinet wins the “2026 Good Design Award”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000061218.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344829-en.html
- anchor: #n3382032
- Companies mentioned: ホシザキ株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

ホシザキ株式会社’s HSB C-Type disinfection and storage cabinet has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The company has now won for 7 consecutive years, with a total of 15 awards for 24 products.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 15 in total
- 24 products
- 7 consecutive years
- 80℃
- 5 minutes or more
- 5 baskets
- 80 baskets

## アイロボット Japan’s “Roomba Mini” wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000025142.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344819-en.html
- anchor: #n3382031
- Companies mentioned: アイロボットジャパン合同会社、アイロボット、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、iRobot

アイロボット Japan announced that its “Roomba Mini” series, among the world’s smallest robot vacuum cleaners, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. To mark the award, it will launch a Japan-exclusive new color, “KINAKO,” for models with charging stations starting Nov. 2.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Its 2nd win in 6 years
- Second time
- Monday, Nov. 2
- 従来のルンバの約2分の1
- Reduced by about 85%
- 50 million units worldwide to date
- 2025
- About 3 months
- In 1 month
- Captured more than 23%
- 49,800 yen
- 39,800 yen
- Monthly rental: ¥1,680
- Monthly rental: ¥1,180

## Blueair「Blue Signature™ SP4i （ブルーシグネチャー SP4i）」が「2026年度グッドデザイン・ベスト100」「グッドデザイン金賞」を受賞

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000000862.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344810-en.html
- anchor: #n3382030
- Companies mentioned: セールス・オンデマンド株式会社、Blueair、ブルーエア、スウェーデンBlueair社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、アイロボット社、アイロボットジャパン合同会社、アメリカ合衆国環境保護庁

Blueair’s air purifier “Blue Signature™ SP4i,” handled by セールス・オンデマンド株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Best 100 and Good Design Gold Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Best 100
- Draws in air from all 360° directions
- Trusted in more than 60 countries worldwide
- Indoor air is up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air

## LET’S EXPO wins the 2026 Good Design Award’s “Good Focus Award [New Business Design]” — Aiming to introduce “mobility support within the venue” at the ２０２７ International Horticultural Expo

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000094621.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344804-en.html
- anchor: #n3382029
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター、MUIC、MUIC Kansai、東京トラベルパートナーズ株式会社、住友電気工業株式会社、公益社団法人日本財団ボランティアセンター、株式会社ツクイ、公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会、MUFG、三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社kenma

LET’S EXPO, operated by 一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター, 東京トラベルパートナーズ株式会社 and 住友電気工業株式会社, has won the “Good Design Best 100” and the special “Good Focus Award [New Business Design]” at the 2026 Good Design Awards. The project provided support at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo and aims to introduce mobility support within the venue at the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027).

Facts:
- FY2026
- 2027
- More than 150,000 people in total
- 471 men and women aged 60 and over nationwide
- 86.4％
- 98.1％
- n=3,852

## TBSテレビ’s “Making Programs Accessible to Everyone” project wins a Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000065979.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344793-en.html
- anchor: #n3382028
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TBSテレビ、TBSテレビ、JNN系列局

株式会社TBSテレビ’s “Making Programs Accessible to Everyone” project has won a Good Design Award. It was recognized for reducing viewing stress and accommodating color-vision diversity through a scientific approach involving brainwave measurements in joint research with Keio University and the “Color UD Checker” AI tool, and for embedding these practices in the production workflow.

Facts:
- Expanded to 130% of the previous size
- 1行あたり17文字以内に制限
- Set at least 15dB lower

## The “FUTURE KID TAKARA” project, an animated educational resource about global warming, has won the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000019688.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344789-en.html
- anchor: #n3382027
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NHKエンタープライズ、NHKエンタープライズ、STUDIO4℃、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、公益財団法人イオン環境財団、公益社団法日本プロサッカーリーグ、Jリーグ、NOSIGNER株式会社、TOYOTAグループ、NTTまなびポケット、SDGｓ-TV、東京大学未来ビジョン研究センター、日本環境教育フォーラム

The “FUTURE KID TAKARA” project, an animated educational resource about global warming produced by the Future Kid Takara Production Committee (lead company: NHKエンタープライズ), has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 1話5-6分のショート動画
- 11 short anime episodes in total
- More than 500 AEON stores

## Turkey pavilion closes “Tourism EXPO Japan 2026” to great success

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000049599.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344820-en.html
- anchor: #n3382026
- Companies mentioned: トルコ共和国大使館 文化観光局、トルコ観光広報・開発庁、TGA、カッパドキア地区管理局、日本旅行業協会、JATA

トルコ共和国大使館文化観光局は、2026年9月24日から27日まで東京ビッグサイトで開催された「ツーリズムEXPOジャパン2026」に、トルコ観光広報・開発庁（TGA）とカッパドキア地区管理局が出展し、大盛況のうちに閉幕したと発表した。

Facts:
- Sept. 24, 2026
- 27
- 74 countries and regions overseas
- 46 prefectures across Japan
- 1,420 companies and organizations
- 183,378 people
- More than 1,000 people

## Hitachi grill-free IH cooktop wins the “2026 Good Design Award”

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000027680.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344815-en.html
- anchor: #n3382025
- Companies mentioned: 日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社、日立GLS、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社の「グリルレスIHクッキングヒーター HT-ZA10Tシリーズ」が、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会主催の「2026年度グッドデザイン賞」を受賞した。

Facts:
- FY2026
- Oct. 31
- Nov. 4

## 電動工具ブランド「HiKOKI(ハイコーキ)」コードレスコンクリート釘打機 NC1840DAが「2026年度グッドデザイン賞」を受賞

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000043886.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344805-en.html
- anchor: #n3382024
- Companies mentioned: 工機ホールディングス株式会社、工機ホールディングスジャパン株式会社、HiKOKI、ハイコーキ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、KOKI Group、株式会社 LIGHT'S

Koki Holdings Japan’s HiKOKI cordless concrete nailer “NC1840DA” has won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- This marks its 36th win
- Launched on Jan. 20, 2026
- 1充電あたり 約620本
- About 1.5 nails per second during intermittent operation
- Launched in 1957
- Sold in more than 126 countries

## 20th anniversary of the launch of “HEBEL MAISON PAWTNER（※）”; wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000073738.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4344795-en.html
- anchor: #n3382023
- Companies mentioned: 旭化成ホームズ株式会社、旭化成不動産レジデンス株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、麻布大学

Asahi Kasei Homes and Asahi Kasei Real Estate Residences announced that their pet-friendly rental housing development “HEBEL MAISON PAWTNER” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The development marks 20 years since its launch in 2006 and has a track record of managing more than 20,000 units to date.

Facts:
- 20,346 units and 3,303 buildings
- 78.0% of PAWTNER residents
- Overall satisfaction: 94.3%