# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-15 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 472 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 267 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Fujisoft signs sales agency agreement with エクセディ for “MixFlit”; supports end-to-end automation of factory transport by combining integrated control with AMR “Neibo”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:11:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000061382.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346429-en.html
- anchor: #n3382662
- Companies mentioned: 富士ソフト株式会社、エクセディ、株式会社エクセディ、株式会社Preferred Robotics、株式会社Keigan

富士ソフト株式会社は、エクセディとフリート制御マネジメントシステム「MixFlit」の販売店契約を締結し、AMR「Neibo」と統合制御を組み合わせた工場搬送自動化の支援体制を整えた。

Facts:
- One-time fee: ¥6 million (excluding tax)
- Monthly fee: ¥180,000 (excluding tax)
- Connects up to 50 AMRs
- Implemented in as little as 2 months

## 【Ragnarok Online】“Autumn Seasonal Canned Food Get Campaign 2026” launches!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002178.000025063.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346422-en.html
- anchor: #n3382663
- Companies mentioned: ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.、Gravity Co., Ltd.、studio DTDS

GungHo Online Entertainment will launch the “Autumn Seasonal Canned Food Get Campaign 2026” in “Ragnarok Online” starting October 15, 2026, and sell Halloween and autumn support packs.

Facts:
- Approximately 4 weeks
- 15:00 on Thursday, October 15, 2026
- November 11, 2026 (Wed.) 9:59
- November 10, 2026 (Tue.) 9:59
- 10,000 yen (tax included)
- ¥1,500 [tax included]
- 30 days
- 23rd anniversary

## 10.21 Home Match against Sapporo: “Educational Day 2026 supported by Neo Career” to be held! “MY Company Expo,” connecting young people with local businesses, will also take place!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000055205.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346432-en.html
- anchor: #n3382664
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モンテディオ山形、北海道コンサドーレ札幌、株式会社ネオキャリア、東海大学山形高等学校、山形明正高等学校、山形学院高等学校

Montedio Yamagata will hold “Educational Day 2026,” sponsored by 株式会社ネオキャリア, at its October 21 match against Sapporo and invite approximately 4,000 children and students from the prefecture. It will also hold the “MY Company Expo,” a joint company information session featuring 50 companies from Yamagata Prefecture and beyond, bringing together approximately 2,300 high school and university students from the prefecture, including students from 東海大学山形高等学校.

Facts:
- Approximately 4,000 children and students from Yamagata Prefecture
- As a result, approximately 2,300 young people will gather
- The appeal and rewarding work of 50 companies from Yamagata Prefecture and beyond

## Announcement: 31st “SFC Open Research Forum 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000170455.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346434-en.html
- anchor: #n3382665
- Companies mentioned: 慶應義塾大学、慶應義塾大学SFC研究所、慶應義塾大学 湘南藤沢キャンパス

慶應義塾大学SFC研究所 announced that it will hold “SFC Open Research Forum 2026” at Shonan Fujisawa Campus on November 22 and 23, 2026. The theme is “Hiking on the Landscape.” Individual meetings with corporate, municipal and other external organizations will be offered through industry-academia collaboration coordinators.

Facts:
- November 22, 2026 (Sun.) and 23 (Mon., public holiday)
- 10:00～16:00
- Free

## Winner of the 2026 Good Design Award! “Kururito Compact Cooler Marche Bag, Easy to Use at Self-Checkout”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000036465.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346440-en.html
- anchor: #n3382669
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トレードワークス、MOTTERU、株式会社トランザクション、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

The “Kururito Compact Cooler Marche Bag, Easy to Use at Self-Checkout,” a cooler bag from the MOTTERU brand developed by 株式会社トレードワークス, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. This is the company’s 14th award in 8 consecutive years, bringing its cumulative total to 22 works.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 22 works in total
- Capacity: approximately 21 L
- Securities code: 7818

## 芝浦工業大学とSalomonがパートナーシップ契約を締結

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000112205.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346438-en.html
- anchor: #n3382668
- Companies mentioned: アメアスポーツジャパン株式会社、Salomon、サロモン、芝浦工業大学

アメアスポーツジャパン傘下のSalomonが、創立100周年記念事業「SIT EKIDEN PROJECT」の一環として芝浦工業大学駅伝部とパートナーシップ契約を締結した。2028年の大学最高峰駅伝大会出場を目指す同大学に対し、プロダクト提供や専用ユニフォームの開発・提供、ドキュメンタリーコンテンツ公開などで支援を行う。

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of the company’s founding
- November 2027
- January 2028
- Oct. 15, 2026
- 1947

## Achieves 64 menu options, 6 times the previous number: commercial coffee machine “CRYSTAⅢ” launched to meet diversifying coffee needs

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000043308.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346437-en.html
- anchor: #n3382667
- Companies mentioned: ＳＤＲＳ株式会社

ＳＤＲＳ株式会社 will launch the “CRYSTAⅢ,” a fully automatic commercial drip coffee machine that supports 64 menu options, 6 times the previous number, starting October 15, 2026.

Facts:
- 64 menu options
- 6 times the previous number
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Registered recipes: 96 recipes
- About 60% reduction

## 【Shibuya Ward only】November limited-time campaign｜Closet overflowing after bringing out winter clothes? Pickup of unwanted clothing together with hangers and storage cases｜Unwanted item collection by まるっと本舗

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000163141.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346436-en.html
- anchor: #n3382666
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

The unwanted item collection service まるっと本舗, operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a November closet pickup campaign exclusively in Shibuya Ward. Customers can receive a discount of up to ¥1,000 when unwanted items are collected, including clothes racks and storage cases.

Facts:
- Up to ¥1,000 off
- Campaign period: November 1, 2026–November 30, 2026
- Cardboard box package: from ¥3,000
- Mini-truck package: from ¥8,000
- 1.5t truck package: from ¥15,000

## Announcement: October issue of “Cosmetic Science,” a specialist cosmetics research magazine, published

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:09:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000139024.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346441-en.html
- anchor: #n3382670
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフィアリンクス、花王株式会社、株式会社ポーラ、ロート製薬株式会社、Ashland Specialties France、Ashland Japan Ltd.、ナガセヴィータ株式会社、一丸ファルコス株式会社、丸善製薬株式会社、SILAB、University of Marburg、東北大学大学院理学研究科物理学専攻、株式会社Mintel Japan、株式会社矢野経済研究所、株式会社ロボティア、株式会社ワールドワイド・アイピー・コンサルティングジャパン、高島国際特許事務所、東京都立産業技術研究センター、日本メナード化粧品株式会社、名古屋大学大学院医学系研究科、株式会社資生堂、株式会社コーセー、第一三共ヘルスケア株式会社、株式会社成和化成、日油株式会社、ルーブリゾール・ライフサイエンス、リポテック S.A.U.

株式会社ソフィアリンクスは、化粧品研究専門誌「Cosmetic Science」の第17号（10月号）を10月15日に発刊した。特集は「植物由来成分の素材設計と皮膚機能への応用」で、花王、ポーラ、ロート製薬、Ashland、ナガセヴィータ、一丸ファルコス、丸善製薬、SILABなど複数の企業・機関の論文を掲載している。

Facts:
- Published on October 15
- The October issue, Issue 17
- Established: October 1, 2010
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## 【レシチャレ調査 10月号】「残暑の鍋需要」で9月の「鍋つゆ」購入率前年比1.8倍！背徳の裏で「塩系」が自宅鍋のトレンドに

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:05:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000491.000019382.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346442-en.html
- anchor: #n3382671
- Companies mentioned: クラシル株式会社、レシチャレ、気象庁、クラシル

クラシル株式会社が運営する節約アプリ「レシチャレ」の2026年7〜9月レシートデータ分析によると、9月の鍋つゆ購入率は前年比1.8倍に急増。味別では「塩系」が前年比約2.1倍と伸長し、野菜を併買する王道スタイルが定着している。

Facts:
- 33,940 receipts
- 23.4%
- Approximately 2.1 times
- 56.9%

## New computational method developed to guide the design of distributed quantum computers

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:03:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000181531.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346443-en.html
- anchor: #n3382672
- Companies mentioned: NTT株式会社、NTT

NTT株式会社と立命館大学は、分散型量子コンピュータのチップ設計指針となる新計算法を開発した。この手法は代数幾何に基づき、ノイズを含む量子もつれを用いた場合の量子操作成功確率の限界を、従来法より10倍以上高精度かつ100倍以上高速に計算可能にした。

Facts:
- More than 10 times the accuracy
- More than 100 times the speed

## HOLUS’s Vietnam subsidiary AGRIEX named a “Good Company for Workers”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:03:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000052134.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346444-en.html
- anchor: #n3382673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HOLUS、AGRIEX、CONG TY TNHH AGRIEX、AGRIEX COMPANY LIMITED、ベトナム社会保険公社、BHXH

株式会社HOLUSのベトナム現地法人AGRIEXが、ラムドン省労働連盟主催の2026年「労働者のための優良企業」表彰式において選定され、10月8日に表彰された。

Facts:
- 24 selected companies
- Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- Number of employees: more than 700
- Site area: 1.4 hectares
- Capital: 11 million yen

## Launch of the “LINE Calendar” app

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:03:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001822.000129774.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346445-en.html
- anchor: #n3382674
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、LINEヤフー、LINE

LINEヤフーは、予定の検索やウィジェット表示、ドラッグ＆ドロップによる移動・コピーなどの機能を拡充した「LINEカレンダー」アプリの本格提供を開始した。

## Fold it, spread it, shape it your way! LOWYA unveils a versatile modular sofa with a backrest you can simply “place”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:03:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000026707.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346447-en.html
- anchor: #n3382675
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベガコーポレーション、LOWYA

株式会社ベガコーポレーションが運営する家具・インテリアブランド「LOWYA」は、マットの開閉と背もたれクッションの配置でスタイルを変えられる組み換え自在ソファを新発売した。

Facts:
- Price (tax included): 64,000 yen
- Width 164 × depth 92 × height 72 cm
- Seat height: 35 cm

## Jotaro Saito × 髙島織物 unveils details of new collaborative kimono, to be presented at launch events in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:02:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000168355.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346450-en.html
- anchor: #n3382676
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社やしま、株式会社髙島織物、髙島織物、アートユニ、矢野経済研究所

株式会社髙島織物 has announced “Yanagi Sarasa with Diagonal Stripes,” a new kimono created in collaboration with kimono designer Jotaro Saito, and will hold launch events in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.

Facts:
- 111th anniversary of the company’s founding
- 203 billion yen
- 95.8% year on year
- 195 billion yen
- 1915 (Taisho 4)
- 5 colorways in total

## [ホテルメトロポリタン] “Ovest Lunch,” offering authentic flavors in a casual setting, and “Felice,” a course available on weekends and public holidays

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:01:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002605.000030117.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346451-en.html
- anchor: #n3382677
- Companies mentioned: 日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン、JR東日本ホテルズ

Dining & Bar Ovest at ホテルメトロポリタン will begin serving “Ovest Lunch,” a new lunch menu featuring winter delicacies, and “Felice,” a special course available on weekends and public holidays, from November 1, 2026.

Facts:
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- ￥3,200～
- ￥6,800
- 100 m above ground
- 25F

## Marubun and Kebbi jointly develop “Kebbi Remote Control,” an app for remotely operating Kebbi from a smartphone

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:01:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000166754.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346453-en.html
- anchor: #n3382679
- Companies mentioned: 丸文株式会社、株式会社フレンドリーテック、NUWA Robotics Corp.、NUWA ロボティクスJAPAN 株式会社

丸文株式会社は、フレンドリーテック社と協業し、AIコミュニケーションロボットKebbiをスマートフォンから遠隔操作できる専用アプリ「ケビーリモコン」の開発を開始した。

Facts:
- March 2024
- 1844
- 1947

## Notice regarding the new listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:01:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000001288.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346452-en.html
- anchor: #n3382678
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルクレ、日本取引所グループ

株式会社ルクレ debuted on the Growth Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on October 15, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- 1995
- 648A

## [ルイ·ヴィトン] Announces forthcoming publication of テムズ·アンド·ハドソン社’s new book 『ルイ·ヴィトン メンズ·ウェア キャットウォーク™』

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002667.000060591.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346454-en.html
- anchor: #n3382680
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン ジャパン株式会社、ルイ·ヴィトン、テムズ·アンド·ハドソン社

ルイ·ヴィトン has announced the publication of the new book 『ルイ·ヴィトン メンズ·ウェア キャットウォーク™』 by テムズ·アンド·ハドソン社. The book features nearly 30 years of menswear collections and is scheduled for release in mid-November 2026.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 5
- 1998–2013
- About 30 years
- More than 1,200 runway photographs
- January 2001
- 632 pages
- 1,400 illustrations
- 12,100 yen (tax included)
- Mid-November 2026
- 2.5 million copies to date

## [sanrio house (サンリオハウス)] Café menu at the Nagoya PARCO store finally revealed! Opening October 29 (Thu.) with a wide lineup including exclusive designs and collaboration items!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004516.000018505.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346456-en.html
- anchor: #n3382681
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、株式会社サンリオ、sanrio house、サンリオハウス、GELATO PIQUE、ジェラート ピケ、HELLO BAKERY、HELLO KITCHEN、CAPSULE TOY LAND、Table Check

A café-equipped store will open on the 1st basement floor of the west building of Nagoya PARCO on October 29, 2026, as the 3rd location for 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ’s sanrio house brand. Offerings will include exclusive designs, collaboration items with GELATO PIQUE, and limited-time pop-up stores.

Facts:
- October 29 (Thu.)
- 3rd store
- Strawberry crepe with butter and sugar 790 yen
- Hello Kitty apple and mascarpone crepe 1,680 yen
- Hello Kitty soft serve ice cream 1,280 yen
- Hello Kitty strawberry mini parfait 1,580 yen
- Initial cookies: 220 yen each
- Clear tumbler 1,980 yen
- Heart-shaped glitter pin badge 660 yen
- Stickers: 440 yen each
- Nagoya PARCO store exclusive makeup pouch 2,750 yen
- Nagoya PARCO store exclusive clear pouch 1,760 yen
- Nagoya PARCO store exclusive sticker 990 yen
- HELLO BAKERY “bread plushies”: 2,970–6,380 yen each
- For customers who spend at least 7,700 yen including tax

## Beauty expert Megumi Kanzaki and a top hairstylist speak candidly about hair care! Special feature “Sublimic Channel: Megumi Kanzaki’s Hair Care Roundtable” now available

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000022691.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346457-en.html
- anchor: #n3382682
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂プロフェッショナル株式会社、ABBEY、LONESS、Lond

Sublimic, Shiseido Professional’s hair care brand, has released “Sublimic Channel,” a hair care roundtable featuring beauty expert Megumi Kanzaki and 3 top hairstylists.

## Live broadcast confirmed on WOWOW & Lemino! Day 2 of “LDH LIVE-EXPO 2026 -PERFECT YEAR BEST-” to be broadcast live on November 29 (Sunday)!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008979.000001355.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346460-en.html
- anchor: #n3382683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOWOW、Lemino、LDH JAPAN、MUFGスタジアム、WOWOWプライム、WOWOW オンデマンド

WOWOW and Lemino have announced that they will broadcast Day 2 of “LDH LIVE-EXPO 2026 -PERFECT YEAR BEST-,” taking place at the National Stadium on November 29.

Facts:
- As many as 20 artists
- 6年に1度
- Sunday, Nov. 29
- 5:00 p.m.–

## [Mechanism of sulfur formation elucidated!] Subsurface structure and process behind the formation of large quantities of molten sulfur at Shiretoko Sulfur Mountain, a World Heritage Site

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000135074.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346468-en.html
- anchor: #n3382684
- Companies mentioned: 大阪市立自然史博物館、京都大学大学院工学研究科、兵庫県立大学大学院理学研究科、日本特殊鉱業、Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research

The research group has elucidated how molten sulfur forms at Shiretoko-Iozan, a World Heritage site. Sulfur is produced when groundwater, andesitic water of magmatic origin and volcanic gases mix and react. It was confirmed that more than 110,000 tons of molten sulfur erupted during the 1936 eruption.

Facts:
- More than 100,000 tons of sulfur
- More than 110,000 tons of molten sulfur
- The figure of 116,000 tons
- Melts at 120°C
- The temperature was estimated at 176°C
- Water samples were collected at 85 locations (Fig. 2)
- Andesitic water accounts for around 11-12%
- Rain that fell at an elevation of around 860m
- Around an elevation of 700m

## Fujiiryoki’s flagship massage chair, “Cyber Relax AS-R2350,” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000065996.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346474-en.html
- anchor: #n3382685
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フジ医療器、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、ジョンソンヘルステック

株式会社フジ医療器’s flagship massage chair, “CYBER-RELAX Massage Chair H24 AS-R2350,” 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
- Medical device certification number 306AHBZX00041000
- 8-inch UI
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- Nov. 4 (Wed.)
- Founded in 1957
- A milestone 70th edition
- Capital: ¥30 million

## Amazon home security brand Ring signs agreement with Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, on a pilot project for crime prevention using video doorbells

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002200.000004612.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346483-en.html
- anchor: #n3382686
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Ring、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、Amazon Ring

Amazon home security brand Ring has signed an agreement with Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, for a pilot project using video doorbells for crime prevention. It will provide 1,000 “Ring Video Doorbell Pro” units free of charge to detached homes in the city to strengthen community safety monitoring.

Facts:
- We will distribute 1,000 units
- Distribution and installation for the first 200 people will begin
- Around 900 households have adopted the service
- Including the addition of 300 security cameras

## Tochigi Prefecture launches “Tochigi Trip: Winter Weekday Accommodation Campaign 2026-2027”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189748.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346874-en.html
- anchor: #n3382795
- Companies mentioned: 栃木県庁、JTB、じゃらん

Tochigi Prefecture will run the “Tochigi Trip: Winter Weekday Accommodation Campaign 2026-2027” to stimulate tourism demand during winter. Among people who stay at a prefectural ryokan or hotel on a weekday during the campaign period, 360 will be selected by lottery to receive accommodation coupons, wagyu beef and other prizes. Discount coupons will also be offered through JTB and じゃらん.

Facts:
- Accommodation coupons worth up to 100,000 yen
- We will give prizes to a total of 360 people
- 1泊6,000円以上の宿泊であること
- 1,000 yen discount

## Limited-time promotion for Gunma Residents’ Day (Oct. 28): Isawa Onsen, Yamanashi, gem-hunting experience. 【SAGASO石和】 thanks Gunma residents with a gift of natural diamonds for gem-hunting participants

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188147.html
- anchor: #n3382794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日食、SAGASO石和

SAGASO石和, an experiential tourism facility at Isawa Onsen in Yamanashi Prefecture, will run a thank-you campaign offering natural diamonds to 50 Gunma residents to mark Gunma Residents’ Day (Oct. 28).

Facts:
- First 50 people
- October 28
- Oct. 28, 2026

## Mayado Pharmaceutical addresses men’s health concerns. It will open the free “Health Consultation: Mayado Yakupo” advice service on September 29, 2026.

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000106722.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346869-en.html
- anchor: #n3382793
- Companies mentioned: 摩耶堂製薬株式会社、ロート製薬グループ、厚生労働省

On September 29, 2026, Mayado Pharmaceutical opened “Health Consultation: Mayado Yakupo,” a free health advice service for men. According to a survey by 厚生労働省, about 2 in 5 men aged 40–59 experience symptoms of menopause. The company offers one-on-one phone and in-person consultations with male pharmacists.

Facts:
- Sept. 29, 2026
- About 2 in 5 men aged 40–59
- 35.4％
- Since its founding in 1935
- 36 tablets (pouch packaging)
- Regular price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Special price: 2,640 yen (tax included)
- 20% OFF

## ＪＡ全農 develops 4 new “Autumn Meals” recipes for the fall sports season and new-rice season, from “cheering onigiri” and “recovery meals” made with new rice to ways to use leftover rice at home

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000186837.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346867-en.html
- anchor: #n3382792
- Companies mentioned: ＪＡ全農、全国農業協同組合連合会、全農、ＪＡ全青協

ＪＡ全農 developed 4 “Autumn Meals” recipes for the new-rice season and the fall sports season, and unveiled them at a press event.

Facts:
- 4 “Autumn Meals” recipes
- 66.9％
- 88.9％

## Patient support service “WithLink for Hypoparathyroidism” wins the 2026 Good Design Award!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000178111.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346865-en.html
- anchor: #n3382791
- Companies mentioned: 帝人株式会社、帝人グループ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

帝人株式会社の副甲状腺機能低下症向け患者支援サービス「WithLink for 副甲状腺機能低下症」が、2026年度のグッドデザイン賞を受賞した。

Facts:
- FY2026
- 1957

## A review of AI-related workforce cuts, based on a survey of STEM professionals in Japan

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000149028.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346862-en.html
- anchor: #n3382790
- Companies mentioned: SThree株式会社、YouGov、SThree plc、CDR東京オフィス、CDR、YouGov Plc

A report released by SThree based on a YouGov survey found that some AI-related workforce cuts among STEM professionals in Japan are being reversed, highlighting the importance of specialized expertise and the difficulty of replacing skilled technology workers.

Facts:
- 67.6%
- 18.1%
- 85.7%
- 794 workers
- 105 people (13.2%)
- 13.2%
- 592 respondents
- 64.9%
- 39.4%
- 35.4%
- 46.6%
- 41.2%
- 31.0%
- 51.6%
- 40 years of experience
- 11 countries worldwide
- Around 6,000 companies

## Aurora Energy Research supports economic analysis of a grid-scale battery project (50MW/200MWh) in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, by AMP-lify株式会社

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000167879.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346860-en.html
- anchor: #n3382789
- Companies mentioned: Aurora Energy Research株式会社、AMP-lify株式会社、ING Wholesale Banking、ING

Aurora Energy Research supported AMP-lify株式会社 with an economic analysis of its grid-scale battery project in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, with an output of 50MW and storage capacity of 200MWh. ING arranged financing of 6.481 billion yen.

Facts:
- Output: 50 megawatts
- Storage capacity: 200MWh
- Financing of 6.481 billion yen

## 【Survey report】About 40% of investors rate the quality of dialogue with companies as “low”; about 80% of companies say investors’ questions are “superficial”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000092812.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346856-en.html
- anchor: #n3382788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルズ、株式会社パンハウス

A survey conducted by Wills and Panhouse found that about 40% of investors rate the quality of dialogue with companies as “low,” while about 80% of companies feel investors’ questions are “superficial.” Both sides say preparation is burdensome, and hopes are growing that AI can improve the quality of dialogue.

Facts:
- About 40%
- About 80%
- Reviewing disclosure materials and organizing key points (35.0%)
- Somewhat low (36.4%)
- One-way explanations (lack of dialogue) (28.1%)
- Identifying anticipated questions and preparing draft answers (FAQ) (45.6%)
- About 90%

## CRE begins listing its “LogiSquare” series on “Nokikore,” a delivery destination information platform, to improve delivery efficiency for CRE and facility users

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000053924.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346855-en.html
- anchor: #n3382787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社canuu、株式会社シーアールイー、CRE、国土交通省

株式会社canuu has begun listing 25 of 株式会社シーアールイー (CRE)’s logistics facilities in its “LogiSquare” series on “Nokikore,” a delivery destination information platform, with the aim of improving delivery efficiency and reducing the workload of logistics providers.

Facts:
- Information listed for 25 properties
- 39 properties
- Approximately 1.51 million m² of total floor area
- 8 properties
- Approximately 270,000 m² of total floor area
- Approximately 1,700 properties
- Approximately 6.98 million m²

## Travel abroad despite the weak yen: 300 women in their 40s planning overseas trips over the year-end and New Year holidays share their destinations, reasons and spending plans 【GLAM survey】

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000118812.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346852-en.html
- anchor: #n3382786
- Companies mentioned: モードメディア・ジャパン株式会社、GLAM

GLAM, operated by Mode Media Japan, surveyed 300 women in their 40s planning overseas trips over the year-end and New Year holidays. The weak yen and higher prices prompted 73.7% to take some kind of measure, and destinations were concentrated in Asia, particularly South Korea and Taiwan. While many planned to cut spending elsewhere to save on travel costs, they were willing to spend on food and experiences at their destinations, showing a deliberate approach to spending.

Facts:
- 300 women in their 40s
- “South Korea” (32.7%)
- “Taiwan” (19.0%)
- “Hawaii” (11.7%)
- 73.7% selected responses indicating some impact from the weak yen or high prices
- “Changed their destination to somewhere nearby (such as Asia)” (29.7%)
- “Want to enjoy food, culture and scenery that cannot be experienced in Japan” (64.7%)
- “Cutting other expenses (such as dining out and clothes) to pay for travel” (38.0%)
- “Meals at the destination” (47.0%)

## MINNETONKA unveils 3 fall/winter shoe styles featuring fleece: a Japan-exclusive sneaker, a low-profile ballet flat and lace-up boots

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000074593.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346849-en.html
- anchor: #n3382785
- Companies mentioned: MINNETONKA、株式会社アースマーケティング

MINNETONKA has launched 3 styles for its fall/winter lineup: the Japan-exclusive lace-up belt sneaker “26M06,” the double-strap fleece ballet flat “26M07,” and the fleece-trimmed lace-up boots “26M12.”

Facts:
- Founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, in 1946
- 3 styles
- Coffee ¥15,950
- Off-white ¥16,500
- BLACK/GREY BEIGE ¥17,050
- Price: ¥20,350 (tax included)

## Around Europe and Alaska on a world cruise visiting the most ports: European Tour World Cruise “Voyage135” goes on sale Oct. 15, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000067446.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346844-en.html
- anchor: #n3382784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパングレイス、ピースボート、ICAN

株式会社ジャパングレイス announced that sales of the world cruise “Voyage135,” departing in April 2030, will begin on Oct. 15, 2026. The 108-day itinerary visits all 25 ports, the most in the cruise’s history.

Facts:
- Starting Oct. 15, 2026
- Departing Yokohama on April 19, 2030
- A cruise visiting destinations over 108 days
- All 25 ports
- Gross tonnage: 77,441 tons
- Travel fare: ¥3,008,000–¥15,050,000
- Up to 46% off
- Minimum number of passengers: 1,000

## “REON POCKET 6” selected for the Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the “2026 Good Design Awards”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000137210.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346821-en.html
- anchor: #n3382783
- Companies mentioned: ソニーサーモテクノロジー株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、気象庁、省エネルギーセンター

Sony Thermo Technology’s wearable thermo device “REON POCKET 6” won the Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the “2026 Good Design Awards.”

Facts:
- 5,111 entries in total
- 19 Gold Awards
- 3 recipients were honored
- Since statistics began in 1898
- A total of 36 locations
- The most since 2010
- If the temperature setting is eased by 1°C
- It can be reduced by approximately 10%
- Starting in April 2027
- Available in 22 countries and regions
- Cumulative sales reached 840,000 units
- A slim body measuring approximately 20mm at its thinnest point
- Release date: May 12, 2026

## [Partnership with outdoor brand “LOGOS”] Full support and exhibition experience at “LÖWE Week 2026,” held over 5 weekend days from Saturday, Oct. 10, to Sunday, Oct. 18

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000180282.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346820-en.html
- anchor: #n3382782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レーヴェ横浜、LOGOS、ハレクティオ岡山、F.O.P.inc、三井アウトレットパーク

株式会社レーヴェ横浜 has partnered with outdoor brand “LOGOS” and will provide products and offer an exhibition experience at “LÖWE Week 2026,” taking place from Oct. 10 to 18. It will also offer a 5% off coupon for LOGOS stores exclusively to members of its team app.

Facts:
- 5% OFF
- Through the end of December 2026
- Since its establishment in 2015
- Established: May 2026

## TIRE FROG 【TRIPLE ZERØ】 wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000026656.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346840-en.html
- anchor: #n3382781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EXIZZLE-LINE、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、国際協力NGOジョイセフ

株式会社EXIZZLE-LINE announced that its tire “TIRE FROG 【TRIPLE ZERØ】,” launched in February 2026, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Launched in February 2026
- Size: 215/65R16 109/107R LT
- Established: 2004

## New release: Luce 2023 from Italian winery テヌータ・ルーチェ, a showcase of Merlot and Sangiovese shaped by Montalcino’s terroir

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000093417.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346834-en.html
- anchor: #n3382780
- Companies mentioned: 日本リカー株式会社、テヌータ・ルーチェ

日本リカー株式会社 will launch the new vintage “Luce 2023” from the Italian winery “テヌータ・ルーチェ” on Oct. 16, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 16, 2026
- Luce 2023
- 50% each
- 750ml
- 28,050 yen

## New service dedicated to delivering hometown tax donation gifts, “Furusato Tax Express,” to launch in April 2027

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000050421.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346828-en.html
- anchor: #n3382779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Workthy、Workthy、ヤマト運輸株式会社、ヤマト運輸

株式会社Workthy has developed a new service dedicated to delivering hometown tax donation gifts, “Furusato Tax Express,” in partnership with ヤマト運輸, and will begin offering it on the 4th in 2027.

Facts:
- Approximately 60 million cases annually
- System changes starting in October 2026
- Approximately 1500 municipalities nationwide
- From Oct. 2026
- February–March 2027
- Starting in April 2027

## A drinkable dashi cafe opens in Aoyama for the first time! Dashi Corporation to set up DASHI café food truck at the Makurazaki City Premium Market from Thursday, Oct. 29, to Saturday, Oct. 31

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000167538.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346826-en.html
- anchor: #n3382778
- Companies mentioned: Dashi Corporation株式会社

Dashi Corporation株式会社 will set up its “DASHI café” food truck at the “Makurazaki City Premium Market,” held in Minato, Tokyo, from Oct. 29 to 31, 2026, and serve “drinkable dashi” menu items.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, to Oct. 31
- Bonito dashi Americano 300 yen
- Bonito dashi au lait 400 yen
- Bonito dashi latte 400 yen
- Special venue price: 500 yen
- 通常1箱660円
- Established: 1974

## Moonbat’s folding umbrella “pitää (Pita)” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000033869.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346824-en.html
- anchor: #n3382777
- Companies mentioned: ムーンバット株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、MOONBAT CO.,LTD

ムーンバット株式会社’s “pitää (Pita)” folding umbrella series 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
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
- Weight: approximately 70g
- Weight: approximately 88g
- Weight: approximately 230g
- Weight: approximately 137g

## Call for entries: 16th Tetsutabi of the Year, general category!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000004502.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346823-en.html
- anchor: #n3382776
- Companies mentioned: 鉄旅オブザイヤー実行委員会、株式会社ホリプロ、北海道旅客鉄道株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、四国旅客鉄道株式会社、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、交通新聞社、鉄道博物館

鉄旅オブザイヤー実行委員会 has opened submissions for the 16th general category. Entries for railway tour plans featuring destinations hosting the 2027 Destination Campaign will be accepted from Nov. 1 to Dec. 18, and winners will receive a prize of ¥50,000.

Facts:
- 16th
- Sunday, Nov. 1
- Dec. 18 (Fri.)
- Prize money: 50,000 yen
- Wednesday, April 14, 2027

## Apple Watch band specialty online store “BELTIES” to hold a limited-time pop-up in Yokohama Chinatown on Oct. 24 and 25!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000046265.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346822-en.html
- anchor: #n3382775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアエクシード、BELTIES、Bandee Joy、AULUMU、Timberland、Vivienne Westwood、Chameleo cafe

Apple Watchバンド専門通販「BELTIES」を運営する株式会社メディアエクシードは、2026年10月24日と25日に横浜中華街のChameleo cafeで期間限定POPUP STOREを開催する。Bandee Joy、AULUMU、Timberland、Vivienne Westwoodなどのブランドアイテムや新作「BRIGHT」シリーズを展示・販売し、LINE友だち追加で10％OFF特典を提供する。

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
- 10% OFF
- Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00

## 【城西国際大学】帝京大学との連携による「文理融合」ワークショップを開催

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000157464.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346819-en.html
- anchor: #n3382774
- Companies mentioned: 城西国際大学、帝京大学、Apple米国本社

城西国際大学と帝京大学は10月8日、帝京大学冲永総合研究所イノベーションラボにて「文理融合」ワークショップを開催し、医療DXやXR技術のハンズオン体験および事業化に関するディスカッションを実施した。

Facts:
- Oct. 8
- 2014
- 2nd person
- 2 times

## 湘南エリア最大級のショッピングセンター「テラスモール湘南」は2026年11月11日に開業15周年！

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000116791.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346814-en.html
- anchor: #n3382773
- Companies mentioned: 住商アーバン開発株式会社、テラスモール湘南、AOTOSORA、NPO法人海さくら、Bent、Yurari、ART MORIYA、LEO、Hanah Spring、SPiCYSOL、JCB

湘南エリア最大級のショッピングセンター「テラスモール湘南」は2026年11月11日に開業15周年を迎える。運営の住商アーバン開発株式会社は、感謝を込めて11月1日より周年記念イベントを開催し、AOTOSORAとのコラボ、ビーチクリーン、ポイントアップキャンペーンなどを展開する。

Facts:
- 15th anniversary
- Nov. 11, 2026
- 10 times points
- 5x points
- Receive 500 points
- Limited to the first 1,000 people
- ¥2,000 worth

## The wearable thermal device “REON POCKET 6” wins the Good Design Gold Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the “2026 Good Design Awards”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000062020.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346812-en.html
- anchor: #n3382772
- Companies mentioned: ソニーグループ株式会社、ソニーグループ、クリエイティブセンター、Sony Design、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

ソニーグループのウェアラブルサーモデバイス『REON POCKET 6』が「2026年度グッドデザイン賞」で「グッドデザイン金賞（経済産業大臣賞）」を受賞し、環境関連プロジェクトも受賞した。

Facts:
- FY2026
- 5,111 entries considered
- 1,484 entries win the Good Design Award
- The 100 outstanding entries are selected for the “Good Design Best 100”
- 3 of this fiscal year’s 19 entries received awards

## Exhibiting at Japan’s largest-scale comprehensive trade show for crisis management, “Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2026 (RISCON TOKYO)”; disaster relief specialists working at disaster sites see the value of “optimized nutrition food” as “disaster relief food”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000124804.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346804-en.html
- anchor: #n3382771
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本最適化栄養食協会、日本災害食学会

一般社団法人日本最適化栄養食協会は、東京ビッグサイトで開催された「危機管理産業展2026(RISCON TOKYO)」に日本災害食学会主催の「防災カフェ」エリアで出展し、「最適化栄養食」の有用性を説明した。試食・アンケート結果では、98%が災害支援食として有用と回答し、自衛官や消防士などの専門家では約88%が強く勧めたいと回答した。

Facts:
- 33 key nutrients
- As much as 98% of the total
- 95% of the total
- “Would strongly recommend” 58%
- “Would recommend” 37%
- Approximately 88% and
- Overall (approximately 58%)
- Cumulative shipments surpass 54 million meals

## [“Property Bank” already adopted] Helping readers choose properties. Improve site performance and profitability with “fair and transparent information,” including AI price analysis, transaction examples and neighborhood analysis, at no cost or effort.

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000050271.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346801-en.html
- anchor: #n3382770
- Companies mentioned: エステートテクノロジーズ株式会社、株式会社プロパティバンク

エステートテクノロジーズは、JavaScriptタグの埋め込みで不動産分析機能を実装できるウィジェットサービス「不動産コンテンツウィジェットサービス」の提供を開始し、株式会社プロパティバンクが運営する「Property Bank」に導入された。

Facts:
- JavaScriptタグを1行埋め込むだけで
- The price index is 225.1
- Contract prices fell 3.3% year over year
- Inventory increased 30.7% over the same period
- In the Josai area, it fell 8.9% over the same period
- 45.2% of consumers expect “greater transparency in real estate transactions”

## 最短30分で今人気のアクリルグッズが作れる「アクスタSTUDIO」、2026年10月15日新宿 北村写真機店に誕生

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000170981.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346798-en.html
- anchor: #n3382769
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キタムラ、新宿 北村写真機店、株式会社しまうまプリント、しまうまプラス、PHOTO MARCHE By 北村写真機店、カメラのキタムラ 厚木・林店、PICmii、北村写真スタジオ b MERCI、株式会社フォトクリエイト、キタムラ・ホールディングス、ライカブティック、カメラのキタムラ、スタジオマリオ、キタムラネットショップ事業

株式会社キタムラは、2026年10月15日に新宿北村写真機店に最短30分でアクリルグッズを作成・受け取れる「アクスタSTUDIO」を開設する。グループ会社のしまうまプリントが展開する「しまうまプラス」の技術を用い、撮影から仕上げまでを館内で完結させるサービスを提供する。

Facts:
- As little as 30 minutes
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Usually takes 2–3 weeks for delivery
- 3rd store
- Approximately 500 stores nationwide
- Acrylic stand 1,200 yen
- Photo keychain 700 yen
- Name keychain 600 yen
- Motif card 800 yen
- Card stand 300 yen
- 150 yen–

## 「株式会社ウラカン」とバルドラール浦安 戦略的事業共創パートナーシップ契約締結

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000039862.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346796-en.html
- anchor: #n3382768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウラカン、バルドラール浦安、浦安スポーツネットワーク株式会社、明海大学

株式会社ウラカンとバルドラール浦安（浦安スポーツネットワーク株式会社）は、スポーツを起点とした地域共創及び新たな事業価値の創出を目的として、戦略的事業共創パートナーシップ契約を締結した。

Facts:
- 1998年に明海大学サッカー部OBを中心に設立され
- Joined the F.League in 2007

## Wins the “2026 Good Design Award”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000072040.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346793-en.html
- anchor: #n3382767
- Companies mentioned: マックス株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

マックス株式会社のチューブマーカー『レタツイン LM-3000PRO』と新消耗品「グリップスリーブ」が「2026年度グッドデザイン賞」を受賞した。

Facts:
- FY2026
- Securities code: 6454
- 1994
- 63% improvement
- 1分間に85個
- 1957

## FDE in-house development support | Client company employees use AI to develop internal business systems themselves. Work worth tens of millions of yen in external contracts is completed in-house.

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000091210.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346792-en.html
- anchor: #n3382766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社renue、ハーモニープラス株式会社

株式会社renueは、ハーモニープラス株式会社に対しFDE内製化支援を提供し、同社社員がAIコーディングツールを用いて社内用業務システムを開発した。renueは今後、中小企業向けに同様の支援およびFDE部門立ち上げ支援を展開する。

Facts:
- At renue, a system was established in April 2026 for all employees to use AI coding tools in their work

## 千葉県香取・海匝地域の高校5校が、学校の枠を越えて壁画制作に挑戦！地域に作品を残すためのクラウドファンディングを実施中【千葉県香取市】

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000132436.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346791-en.html
- anchor: #n3382765
- Companies mentioned: 香取市、佐原高校、佐原白楊高校、小見川高校、市立銚子高校、匝瑳高校、CAMPFIRE、千葉日報

香取市と海匝地域の高校5校が協力し、地域に壁画を残すプロジェクトを実施中。大型看板の製作・設置費用を募るクラウドファンディング（CAMPFIRE）を2026年10月31日まで実施。

Facts:
- 150 cm high × 240 cm wide
- Funding goal: 800,000 yen
- The fundraising deadline is Oct. 31, 2026
- Marks its 180th anniversary

## 【2026年度グッドデザイン賞 受賞】作図と筆記を1本で完結！ペン型コンパス『ペンパス』

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000144194.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346790-en.html
- anchor: #n3382764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レイメイ藤井、グッドデザイン賞

株式会社レイメイ藤井のペン型コンパス「ペンパス」が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞。フルモデルチェンジにより、針ノック式機構で作図と筆記を1本で完結させる新コンセプトを採用。繰り出し芯タイプとシャープタイプの2ラインアップで展開。

Facts:
- 2026年度グッドデザイン賞
- Since its launch in 2007
- Full model change in June 2026
- Replacement lead 1.5 times longer than the previous product
- Price: 1,100 yen
- Price: ¥1,200
- Maximum drawing diameter: approximately 30 cm
- A milestone 70th edition

## AGEST offers 50 companies a support plan at a special price, using selected features of its AI security defense platform “AGEST ZERO SHIELD” as an emergency response to the surge in cyberattacks and information leaks

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000137899.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346789-en.html
- anchor: #n3382763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AGEST、IPA、国家サイバー統括室、JPCERT/CC、個人情報保護委員会、東京商工リサーチ、Uravation、セキュリティ対策Lab、警察庁、FIXIT

株式会社AGEST announced it will offer an emergency support plan using selected features of its AI security defense platform “AGEST ZERO SHIELD” (penetration testing) to the first 50 companies at a special price of 500,000 yen (excluding tax), in response to the surge in cyberattacks.

Facts:
- Emergency support plan for a limited 50 companies
- Just 39 days from September 1, 2026
- The number of domestic organizations that disclosed unauthorized access or information leaks exceeded 30
- Information leak incidents (or suspected incidents) totaled approximately 100 million records
- Large-scale leaks involving more than 10 million records have occurred only 3 times in the past 14 years
- Special offer price: 500,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Limited to the first 50 companies

## Packaging refreshed for “Tanchakansu,” making it easy to enjoy tea mixed with the TANTAKATAN series; a new “Tancha TANTAKATAN Jasmine Tea Highball” also launches!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000026921.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346788-en.html
- anchor: #n3382762
- Companies mentioned: オエノンホールディングス株式会社、合同酒精株式会社、オエノングループ

合同酒精株式会社 refreshed the packaging for its “Tancha” series and launched the new “Tancha TANTAKATAN Jasmine Tea Highball” on October 13.

Facts:
- Launched on Tuesday, October 13
- Alcohol content: 4%
- Volume/container: 350 mL can
- Volume/container: 340 mL can
- Packaging: Cardboard cases of 24 cans
- Suggested retail price: 195 yen (excluding tax)
- 2025 consolidated sales: 87.6 billion yen
- 811 consolidated employees

## ＜メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス＞ A warm winter moment wrapped in cherished memories. A limited holiday collection launches. October brings limited-edition bottles of popular fragrances, an Advent calendar and more.

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000076967.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346786-en.html
- anchor: #n3382761
- Companies mentioned: 日本ロレアル株式会社、メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス、ZOZOCOSME、@cosme shopping、LINE GIFT

L’Oréal Japan will launch the 2026 holiday collection from メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス in October. Limited-edition bottles and an Advent calendar will be available at the Omotesando flagship store, online store and other locations.

Facts:
- Nationwide launch date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Advance launch date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Volume/price: 100 mL
- 100 mL: 25,520 yen (tax included)
- Price: 34,100 yen (tax included)
- Volume/price: 50 mL
- 50 mL: 4,510 yen (tax included)
- Volume/price: 70 g
- 70 g: 6,710 yen (tax included)
- Price: 10,010 yen (tax included)
- Price: 16,720 yen (tax included)
- Price: 5,720 yen (tax included)
- Price: 4,730 yen (tax included)

## FM大阪 to hold its first public recording of “iDoBuddy” at 近畿大学’s Ikoma Festival! The appeal of the latest Disney film, “Billy and the Beginning of Magic,” will be showcased on stage and at a photo booth; the film opens December 4 (Friday).

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000011787.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346785-en.html
- anchor: #n3382760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフエム大阪、FM大阪、近畿大学、ウォルト・ディズニー・スタジオ・ジャパン、Disney Enterprises, Inc.

FM大阪 will hold the first public recording of “iDoBuddy” at 近畿大学’s Higashiosaka Campus on November 3, 2026, showcasing the world of the Disney film “Billy and the Beginning of Magic” on stage and at a photo booth.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- 13時30分から
- Friday, December 4

## “Genba Plus” wins for 17 consecutive periods; “Chumon Bunjo Cloud DX” wins for 12 consecutive periods: ダイテック announces double wins in 2 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000095448.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346784-en.html
- anchor: #n3382759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイテック、ダイテック、アイティクラウド株式会社

株式会社ダイテック won the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, with “Genba Plus” recognized for the 3rd consecutive year in the construction management systems category and “Chumon Bunjo Cloud DX” for the 4th consecutive period in the ERP systems for the construction industry category.

Facts:
- Approximately 15,500 listed products
- Approximately 164,000 reviews
- “Genba Plus,” winner for 3 consecutive years
- Used by more than approximately 82,000 companies
- More than 750 SaaS products and business tools
- “Chumon Bunjo Cloud DX,” winner for 4 consecutive periods

## 類設計室’s Tokyo Design Division co-creation project hubs “Root,” “Base” and “Soil” have received the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000029522.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346781-en.html
- anchor: #n3382758
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社類設計室、(株)エスエス、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

The in-house co-creation project hubs “Root,” “Base” and “Soil,” designed by the Tokyo Design Division of 株式会社類設計室, received the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- FY2026
- 3 floors
- 1957
- 1972

## チェンジHD joins “SAKURA,” an alliance aiming to develop a spaceport and related businesses

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000084434.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346780-en.html
- anchor: #n3382757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チェンジホールディングス、チェンジHD、ASTRO GATE株式会社、ASTRO GATE、一般社団法人Space Port Japan、次世代型宇宙港ワーキンググループ

株式会社チェンジホールディングス has joined “SAKURA,” an alliance established by ASTRO GATE株式会社, with the aim of developing a spaceport and related businesses.

Facts:
- Aug. 7, 2026
- Sept. 16, 2026

## 【Survey report】About 40% of investors rate the quality of dialogue with companies as “low”; about 80% of companies say investors’ questions are “superficial”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000089303.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346602-en.html
- anchor: #n3382755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルズ、株式会社パンハウス

According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ウィルズ and 株式会社パンハウス, about 40% of investors rated the quality of dialogue with companies as “low,” while about 80% of companies felt that questions from investors were “superficial.” Both sides find advance preparation burdensome, and expectations are high for using AI to organize information and test scenarios.

Facts:
- About 40%
- About 80%
- 35.0％
- 36.4％
- 28.1％
- 45.6％
- About 90%

## Doctors File provides special sponsorship for “Reyes Fiesta 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000010559.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346595-en.html
- anchor: #n3382754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギミック、東急スポーツシステム株式会社、東急SレイエスFC

株式会社ギミック provided special sponsorship and exhibited at “Reyes Fiesta 2026,” a community event hosted by 東急SレイエスFC on September 23, 2026.

Facts:
- September 23, 2026
- 30,000 accounts

## Students in the seminar led by Maho Shimizu in 文教大学’s Faculty of International Studies develop “VEGGIECOS” fresh sweets in collaboration with 喜田家

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000043752.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346594-en.html
- anchor: #n3382753
- Companies mentioned: 文教大学学園、文教大学、喜田家

Students in the seminar led by Maho Shimizu in 文教大学’s Faculty of International Studies developed “VEGGIECOS,” fresh sweets inspired by vegetables, in collaboration with 喜田家, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop in Adachi, Tokyo. The sweets will be sold at several events.

Facts:
- In 1955
- 約3割
- 単 価：1個540円
- 8 types in total
- Enrolled students / 8,791

## Easy on your smartphone! Try the redesigned オリジナルプリント.jp interface, with improved customization and estimates for T-shirts, hoodies and more, during a thank-you sale offering up to 50% off

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000085001.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346593-en.html
- anchor: #n3382752
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イメージ・マジック、オリジナルプリント.jp

株式会社イメージ・マジック revamped the design and estimate screens for its on-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp on October 15, 2026, improving smartphone usability and estimate display functions. A thank-you sale offering up to 50% off is also underway.

Facts:
- More than 2,500 types of items
- Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
- Up to 50% off
- Thank-you sale celebrating surpassing 1 million users
- Capital: ¥347.96 million

## 【昨年延べ3,000人超が来場】2026年12月、新木場の工場をひらく「SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB 2026」、規模を拡大し今年も開催決定！

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000039931.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346713-en.html
- anchor: #n3382751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博展、株式会社榎戸材木店、SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB実行委員会、東京新木場木材商工協同組合、東京原木協同組合、Yahoo!ニュース、テレビ東京

SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB実行委員会 (secretariat: 株式会社博展, 株式会社榎戸材木店) will hold “SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB 2026,” a community exploration event in the Shinkiba and Tatsumi area, from December 10 to 12, 2026. A total of 3,282 people attended its inaugural event last year, and this year’s program will expand the number of participating companies and activities.

Facts:
- Dec. 2026
- More than 14 companies participating
- A total of 3,282 visitors attended
- 2026年12月10日（木）から12日（土）の3日間
- Customer satisfaction among participants: over 90%

## Tokushima Prefecture’s Higashimiyoshi Town Mayor Matsuura and DIGITALIO President and CEO Ando discuss what local government should look like when digital benefits aim to “leave no one behind”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000087754.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346687-en.html
- anchor: #n3382750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DIGITALIO、株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ、PayPay、Amazon、QUOカードPay、株式会社クオカード、dポイントギフト、株式会社NTTドコモ、WAON POINT、イオン株式会社、WAON POINT eギフト、イオンマーケティング株式会社、株式会社NTTカードソリューション、au PAY、KDDI株式会社、PeX、ECナビ、conio、Remone

Higashimiyoshi Town, Tokushima Prefecture, adopted the digital gift service “デジコ,” operated by 株式会社DIGITALIO, for its benefits program. Mayor Keiji Matsuura and President and CEO Atsushi Ando discussed the initiative. More than 55% of eligible residents completed the process within approximately 2 weeks of its launch, demonstrating its effectiveness in advancing government digital transformation and supporting residents.

Facts:
- More than 55% of eligible residents
- September 2, 2026
- Capital: 198 million yen
- Established: January 22, 2007

## Future Shop to launch “future Globalhop,” a service supporting cross-border e-commerce in Taiwan and Singapore, on Nov. 2, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000008279.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346676-en.html
- anchor: #n3382749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーショップ、momo購物網、Shopee、futureshop、futura select、Lazada、Tmall、株式会社フューチャースピリッツ

株式会社フューチャーショップ will launch “future Globalhop,” a SaaS service supporting cross-border e-commerce expansion into Taiwan and Singapore, on Nov. 2, 2026. The service supports listings on momo購物網 and Shopee, and offers one-stop assistance with translation, logistics and customs clearance, as well as low-risk plans starting at ¥0 per month.

Facts:
- 月額固定費0円
- Visited by approximately 40 million people per month
- 200 products on momo
- 50 products on Shopee
- 500 products on momo
- 100 products on Shopee

## Rediscover the charms of destinations across Japan in Tokyo! Antenna shop tour event and nationwide product fair to be held

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000056254.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346663-en.html
- anchor: #n3382748
- Companies mentioned: TSP太陽株式会社、東京都、公益財団法人東京観光財団

TSP太陽株式会社 will hold a tour event visiting antenna shops in Tokyo and a nationwide product fair, “JAPAN SELECT 推しうまーけっと2026,” hosted by 東京都 and 公益財団法人東京観光財団.

Facts:
- A selection of products chosen by antenna shops will be given away by lottery to 2,100 winners in total across the 1st and 2nd rounds
- Number of employees: 308 (as of the end of June 2026)

## Bring Mie’s food culture to the New Year’s table: Reservations open for “彩（いろどり）おせち,” made with prefectural ingredients including Ise lobster and Matsusaka beef

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000053694.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346642-en.html
- anchor: #n3382747
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グリーンズ、Grissier、グリシエ、チョイスホテルズブランド

株式会社グリーンズ has begun accepting reservations for its special New Year’s meal, “彩（いろどり）おせち,” made with ingredients from Mie Prefecture, including Matsusaka beef and Ise lobster. It is available in 2 varieties: the 三段重 “結” and the 一段重 “瑞.” Each comes with baked sweets from the company’s original sweets brand, “Grissier.”

Facts:
- Price: ¥32,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥19,940 (tax included)
- As a New Year’s offering for 2027
- A hotel chain with more than 7,500 properties in more than 51 countries

## Implementation of the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Promote Comprehensive Welfare for People with Disabilities

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000068011.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346630-en.html
- anchor: #n3382746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本総合研究所、日本総研

株式会社日本総合研究所 will conduct a research study on the use of information-access support devices when people with visual or hearing disabilities travel outside the home, with a national government subsidy under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s FY Reiwa 8 Project to Promote Comprehensive Welfare for People with Disabilities.

## TWL, a lifestyle select shop attracting attention in South Korea, to make its Japan debut at Shibuya Scramble Square and hold a joint pop-up!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000077024.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346619-en.html
- anchor: #n3382745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 MXN JAPAN、TWL、新世界百貨店、株式会社新世界、東急リテールマネジメント株式会社、スタジオ・ポー、チャン・フンソン工房、チョ・スンヨン

株式会社MXN JAPAN will hold the first Japan pop-up for South Korean lifestyle select shop TWL at Shibuya Scramble Square from Oct. 15, 2026. The event is part of “DISTRICT SEOUL SHIBUYA EDITION,” hosted by 新世界百貨店, and will feature pottery and glass works by craft artists.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Oct. 21
- 3 facilities
- 5,000 yen or more including tax
- 1,000 yen off
- Limited to the first 30 people

## Ceramics that look like cushions or flower petals? Korean ceramic brand “LEEJAE” arrives in Shibuya

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000077024.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346609-en.html
- anchor: #n3382744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 MXN JAPAN、LEEJAE、新世界百貨店、株式会社新世界、東急リテールマネジメント株式会社、Forbes Asia

株式会社MXN JAPAN announced that it will hold a pop-up shop for Korean ceramic brand “LEEJAE” at Shibuya Scramble Square from Oct. 15, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Oct. 21
- 3 facilities

## 【響21年が当たる】1口4,970円、555口限定「福響の黄金祭みくじ」10月15日発売。山崎12年もラインナップ

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000145472.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346599-en.html
- anchor: #n3382743
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アップライジング、タチバナE酒販、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、宮崎どげんかせんとい館

株式会社アップライジングは、2026年10月15日より「福響の黄金祭みくじ」を555口限定で販売開始。1口4,970円で、響21年や山崎12年などのウイスキーが抽選で当たる。

Facts:
- 1口4,970円
- Limited to 555 tickets
- Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)

## Supporting children’s “challenges”! SCO Group supported by “SCOPE” Tokyo event to be held on Oct. 18

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000064367.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346738-en.html
- anchor: #n3382742
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SCOグループ、公益社団法人トライアスロンジャパン、株式会社KNOCK、シカゴ・カブス、慶應義塾大学

株式会社SCOグループ is supporting the Tokyo event of the kids’ triathlon project “SCOPE,” to be held on Oct. 18 at the Sea Forest Waterway in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Participants will include competitive-eating YouTuber えびまよ and athlete 常松広太郎, who signed with the MLB’s シカゴ・カブス. SCO Group will also provide free dental checkups.

Facts:
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Finished all 307 bowls
- Main channel has 1.08 million subscribers
- Established: March 22, 2013

## NCN to give a special presentation at the “Kansai Non-Residential Wooden Building Fair”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000004739.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346733-en.html
- anchor: #n3382741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ、株式会社木構造デザイン、株式会社翠豊

Hiroshi Fukuda, a director of 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ, will give a special presentation at the “Kansai Non-Residential Wooden Building Fair,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on Oct. 29.

Facts:
- Capital: 391.5 million yen.
- 2002年にエヌ・シー・エヌへ入社し
- More than 20 years of developing timber-structure technology

## Winners of the special competition “SIAF2027 500m Museum Award”: 2 groups announced!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000130084.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346600-en.html
- anchor: #n3382740
- Companies mentioned: 札幌市、札幌国際芸術祭、札幌大通地下ギャラリー 500m美術館、Minatomachi Art Table, Nagoya、MAT, Nagoya、CAI現代美術研究所、CAI03、一般社団法人 PROJECTA、札幌国際芸術祭実行委員会事務局

Yasuaki Onishi and Yuya Suzuki have been selected as the 2 winning artists in “SIAF2027 500m Museum Award,” a special competition held in collaboration between 札幌国際芸術祭 and the 500m Museum. Both artists will exhibit their works starting in January 2027.

Facts:
- 81 entries submitted
- Saturday, Jan. 16, 2027
- From April through July this year

## [Steak no Asakuma] All 3 dishes chosen by customers to be turned into menu items! “Student Hamburger Steak Fair” starts Oct. 15!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000030130.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346641-en.html
- anchor: #n3382739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テンポスホールディングス、株式会社あさくま

株式会社あさくま will hold a limited-time “Student Hamburger Steak Fair” at Steak no Asakuma locations nationwide starting Oct. 15, 2026. The fair will feature 3 new menu items selected by SNS ambassadors.

Facts:
- Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
- Arriving in 3 new flavors
- 5 Asakuma ambassadors
- Student hamburger steak with grated daikon and aromatic vegetables (180g)
- Locations without salad bars (14 stores)
- Salad bar set: ¥700
- Established: Dec. 10, 1948

## “PeopleX AI Roleplay” adds an AI agent with emotional expression to its AI dialogue model

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000139786.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346591-en.html
- anchor: #n3382738
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX

株式会社PeopleX has updated the AI dialogue model in its interactive AI roleplay service, “PeopleX AI Roleplay,” improving the realism of emotional expression and increasing response speed.

Facts:
- Capital: 5,100 million yen
- Practice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

## Delightful floral aroma and refined finish, powered by UCC’s hydrogen-roasting technology that delivers both “great taste × sustainability”! Jointly developed: セブンカフェ 選べる3種の青「セレクトブレンド（グアテマラブレンド）」

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000074056.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346652-en.html
- anchor: #n3382737
- Companies mentioned: UCC上島珈琲株式会社、UCC、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブンカフェ、セブン-イレブン

UCC上島珈琲株式会社とセブン‐イレブン・ジャパンは、水素焙煎技術を活用した「セブンカフェ 選べる3種の青『セレクトブレンド（グアテマラブレンド）』」を共同開発し、10月20日より全国のセブン-イレブン店舗で発売する。

Facts:
- Starting October 20 (Tuesday)
- R: ¥158 (¥170.64 including tax)
- L: ¥241 (¥260.28 including tax)
- L: ¥269 (¥290.52 including tax)
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
- A large-scale hydrogen roaster in April 2025
- Annual capacity of more than 3,000 tons
- Sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 471 billion yen

## Shinka to exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive DX and AX exhibitions

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000016795.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346586-en.html
- anchor: #n3382736
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンカ、RX Japan合同会社

株式会社シンカ will exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026, and will introduce ways to use its AI communications integration platform “KAIKURA” and examples of business DX.

Facts:
- October 21 (Wed.)–23 (Fri.), 2026
- 99.6% retention rate
- Used at more than 3,300 companies and 6,600 locations
- ¥5,000 (excluding tax)
- Capital: 420 million yen
- Number of employees: 93

## [Estimate the financial impact of health initiatives using your company’s own figures] Now accepting corporate consultations to consider estimates that distinguish measured and assumed values, and how to explain them at management meetings

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000118106.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346588-en.html
- anchor: #n3382735
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、厚生労働省

フラクタルワークアウト株式会社は、法人向け健康経営支援サービス「BODY PALETTE」を通じて、健康施策の経済面影響を自社データで試算し、実測値と仮定値を明確に分けた形で経営会議に説明する相談受付を開始した。

Facts:
- Target population: 100 people
- 1人あたりの年間賃金を4,087,200円
- ¥340.6 thousand per month
- Capital: 50 million yen

## ビットトレード and STANDAGE to hold joint seminar on “Trade and International Payments Using Crypto Assets”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000037450.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346677-en.html
- anchor: #n3382734
- Companies mentioned: ビットトレード株式会社、STANDAGE、株式会社STANDAGE、ビットトレード

ビットトレード株式会社 and STANDAGE held a joint seminar on September 15, 2026, on “Trade and International Payments Using Crypto Assets,” explaining the SWIFT system and practical challenges in cross-border transactions using blockchain.

Facts:
- September 15, 2026
- Capital: 367 million yen
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Gota Nishidera’s “Definitive Edition: The Michael Jackson Textbook” to be published on December 8. Expanded reissue adds a guide to all works spanning more than 150 pages! Includes recommendation comments!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000404.000033531.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346549-en.html
- anchor: #n3382733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディスクユニオン、DU BOOKS、ビジネス社、新潮文庫、講談社現代新書、新潮新書、文藝春秋、ソウ・スウィート・パブリッシング

DU BOOKS, the publishing division of 株式会社ディスクユニオン, will publish an expanded reissue of Gota Nishidera’s “Definitive Edition: The Michael Jackson Textbook” on December 8, 2026. The book adds a guide to all works spanning more than 150 pages to the existing edition, bringing the total to 400 pages (planned), with an estimated price of ¥3,000 before tax.

Facts:
- A guide to all works spanning more than 150 pages
- On December 8, 2026
- Pages: 400 (planned)
- Provisional price: ¥3,000 plus tax
- Has recorded more than 1.4 million views
- Born in Tokyo in 1973
- Debuted in 1997

## Repayment completed 9 days after operations ended—Real estate crowdfunding project “Just Fit Roppongi” pays anticipated distributions and repays principal ahead of schedule as planned

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000046799.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346548-en.html
- anchor: #n3382732
- Companies mentioned: シマダグループ株式会社、シマダアセットパートナーズ株式会社、シマダハウス株式会社、一般社団法人日本不動産クラウドファンディング協会、JRCA、国土交通省

シマダアセットパートナーズ株式会社が組成する不動産クラウドファンディング「ジャストフィット六本木」について、運用終了から9日後の2026年10月9日に、契約上の送金期限より約1か月半早く、元本毀損なく想定通りの分配金支払いと元本償還を完了したことを報告している。

Facts:
- As of Friday, October 9, 2026
- 契約上の送金期限（2026年11月末日）より約1か月半早い
- Operations ended on September 30, 2026
- The contractual remittance deadline is the end of November 2026
- 52 days ahead of the deadline
- A cumulative total of 13 funds
- Approximately ¥2.779 billion in funds established
- Across all 5 funds whose operations have ended
- Total investment in FY24 was ¥176.3 billion
- More than 20 times the level of 4 years ago
- As of the end of FY23, the cumulative number of investors stood at 200,000
- シマダハウス株式会社, founded in 1960
- Established in 2007 when the real estate development and sales division was spun off as an independent company
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Revenue: ¥22 billion on a consolidated group basis
- Standalone: 10 billion yen
- Employees: 1,268 on a consolidated group basis
- Standalone: 29 employees
- It began in 1952 with a rice shop in Setagaya Ward

## [Professor Layton × QuizKnock] Collaboration puzzle-solving event underway at Tokyo Dome City surpasses 10,000 participants in 28 days since opening!

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000416.000012901.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346547-en.html
- anchor: #n3382731
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社baton、QuizKnock、NazoLock、株式会社東京ドーム

“Professor Layton and the Secret Invitation in Tokyo Dome City,” organized by 株式会社baton’s QuizKnock and currently underway at Tokyo Dome City, has surpassed 10,000 participants in 28 days since opening.

Facts:
- For 3 consecutive years since 2023
- The event is being held for the 4th time this year
- 4 courses in total
- Price: ¥2,800 (tax included)
- Channel subscribers surpass 2.6 million

## Winner of the 2026 Good Design Award! The “COFFEE CRUSH” fully automatic coffee machine series by KRUPS by T-fal

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000017190.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346546-en.html
- anchor: #n3382730
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グループセブ ジャパン、KRUPS by T-fal、ティファール、Groupe SEB、WMF、ラゴスティーナ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

株式会社グループセブ ジャパン announced that the “COFFEE CRUSH” series of fully automatic coffee machines from the KRUPS by T-fal brand, making its debut in Japan, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Launching in September 2026
- Approximately 15 cm wide
- Suggested price: ¥70,000
- Suggested price: ¥60,000

## 1日1パレットから使える冷凍保管サービス「COLD X NETWORK」が2026年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000048076.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346545-en.html
- anchor: #n3382729
- Companies mentioned: 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社、X NETWORK株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、日本初調査総研合同会社

“COLD X NETWORK,” a frozen storage service operated by 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社 and its subsidiary X NETWORK株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- The number of registered companies has already grown to 453※
- Currently, 818 companies are registered
- 4 locations: the Tokorozawa area, Sendai, Nagoya and Kawasaki

## アンリアレイジが10月29日に原宿で「JUST AN REAL AGE by JUST AN IDEA」をオープン！LED TOKYOが参画し壁・天井・什器にLEDビジョンを使用した次世代型店舗に

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000030501.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346544-en.html
- anchor: #n3382728
- Companies mentioned: LED TOKYO株式会社、ANREALAGE、アンリアレイジ、JUST AN IDEA、colette、Just an Idea Books、LVMH Prize、FENDI

LED TOKYO株式会社 will handle the design and installation of an LED system using white “Invisible LED Wall” panels on the walls, ceiling and fixtures, as well as video and spatial production, for the new store “JUST AN REAL AGE by JUST AN IDEA,” which fashion brand ANREALAGE（アンリアレイジ） will open in Harajuku, Tokyo, on October 29, 2026.

Facts:
- Opening in Harajuku, Tokyo, on Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Business hours: 13:00–20:00
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Discovery of an approach to strengthening hair using supersulfur molecules. Moving beyond conventional damage repair toward “proactive care” that strengthens hair in preparation for damage

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000055758.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346543-en.html
- anchor: #n3382727
- Companies mentioned: タカラベルモント株式会社、国際化粧品技術者会連盟、IFSCC、日本化粧品技術者会

Takara Belmont presented research findings on “proactive care,” an approach to strengthening hair using supersulfur molecules, at the IFSCC Congress held in Australia.

Facts:
- September 28 (Monday)–October 1 (Thursday), 2026
- 36th IFSCC Congress
- More than 1,200 submissions overall
- 1 submission from our company was accepted
- The “2nd 日本化粧品技術者会 Academic Conference,” held in November 2024
- Top 3 poster presentations
- Countries spanning 78 regions around the world
- 48 organizations are members
- Total membership is approximately 16,000
- Established in 1959
- Capital: 300 million yen.
- Employees: 1,626
- (As of 2026.03.31)
- Founded: October 5, 1921
- As it celebrates its 100th anniversary

## Media Invitation: Lighting Ceremony for “Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000519.000041300.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346542-en.html
- anchor: #n3382726
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社よみうりランド、石井幹子デザイン事務所、㈱アンティル、日本テレビ、中京テレビ、ABEMA、テレビ東京、フジテレビ

Yomiuriland will hold the lighting ceremony for “Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026” on October 29, 2026, showcasing attractions including new-color illuminations and a fountain show.

Facts:
- 138 days
- 17th season
- 15 m tall
- 226 fountains

## “LINE WORKS Catch Call,” an AI phone reception service, officially launches with 1 year of free service

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000555.000020202.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346541-en.html
- anchor: #n3382725
- Companies mentioned: LINE WORKS株式会社

LINE WORKS株式会社 announced that it will officially launch its AI phone reception service “LINE WORKS Catch Call” on October 19 and provide it free of charge for 1 year from the start of the contract.

Facts:
- Officially available starting October 19 (Monday)
- A campaign offering 1 year of free use of this service
- A track record of handling 30 million calls annually
- A survey conducted among 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses across Japan
- 電話対応業務の効率化・デジタル化を検討する企業が5割弱にのぼる
- 実際に取り組みを行っている企業は、1割未満にとどまる
- 1日あたり平均1時間（68.5分）が費やされており
- Approximately 70 companies have used our service to date
- AI provides automatic support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- 1,800 calls per year
- 8,900 yen per month
- 3,600 calls per year
- 14,900 yen per month
- 12,000 calls per year
- 39,800 yen per month
- 1番号あたり：月額1,000円
- Per 100 items: 10,000 yen

## Book “The Remarkable Note-Taking Habits of Leaders Who Help People Grow” goes on sale October 15 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000082530.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346540-en.html
- anchor: #n3382724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター、JMAM、（株）職場のSDGs研究所、ＮＰＯ法人沖縄人財クラスタ研究会、合同フォレスト、日本実業出版社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター released the book “The Remarkable Note-Taking Habits of Leaders Who Help People Grow,” written by Jun Shirai, on October 15, 2026. The book introduces the “3-point note-taking method,” systematized based on support provided to 300 companies and 50,000 people, and presents practical ways for leaders to foster talent and improve productivity by recording their team members’ strengths, relationships, and condition.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- 1,870 yen
- 272 pages
- 300 companies
- 50,000 people
- 1日5分
- 3 items
- 20 years
- More than 10,000 people

## [Training for Japanese-language teachers] “How should we respond to the new system? Using the model curriculum for the Employment for Skill Development program and managing courses effectively”

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000074396.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346539-en.html
- anchor: #n3382723
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本国際協力センター、JICE、JICE日本語教育・就労支援センター

一般財団法人日本国際協力センター（JICE） will launch online training for Japanese-language teachers to promote a model curriculum for Japanese-language classes developed in response to the Employment for Skill Development system, which will come fully into effect in fiscal 2027.

Facts:
- To come fully into effect from fiscal 2027
- In courses targeting A2

## A record featuring a track by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter. Featuring works by artists represented by Heralbony and “everyday sounds,” it will be released in a worldwide limited edition of 150 copies

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000618.000039365.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346538-en.html
- anchor: #n3382722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヘラルボニー、ANREALAGE、Alberts & Gothmaan、The Vinyl Factory、HERALBONY、HERALBONY EUROPE、LVMH PRIZE、FENDI

株式会社ヘラルボニー will release “THOMAS BANGALTER / SONGS FOR ANREALAGE,” a record featuring music by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter, in collaboration with fashion brand ANREALAGE. The release is limited to 150 copies worldwide.

Facts:
- Limited to 150 copies worldwide
- Price: 9,000 yen (before tax)
- Price: 15,000 yen (before tax)
- More than 2,000 artworks created by artists with disabilities
- Has been active for 30 years

## Batman vs. Clayface! A superb cover illustration becomes a 1/4-scale statue

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000623.000061479.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346537-en.html
- anchor: #n3382721
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プライム1スタジオ、PRIME 1 STATUE、プライム１スタジオ、DCコミックス、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

株式会社プライム1スタジオ is releasing “Batman VS Clayface,” a 1/4-scale statue based on cover art illustrated by Jim Lee for DCコミックス, under its high-end brand “PRIME 1 STATUE.” Priced at ¥426,690, the statue is limited to 350 units. Preorders open on October 15, with release scheduled for March–June 2028.

Facts:
- 15th anniversary
- October 15
- March–June 2028
- ￥426,690
- 350
- 1/4
- 83 cm
- 50.1 kg

## First performers announced for the “anan AWARD 2026” ceremony! Hiro Odagiri and Akari Hasegawa to appear; Tetsuko Kuroyanagi to deliver the opening declaration in a video appearance, with Yumi Nagashima as MC

- Published: 2026-10-15T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000705.000030125.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4346536-en.html
- anchor: #n3382720
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マガジンハウス、anan

株式会社マガジンハウス announced that it will hold the “anan AWARD 2026” ceremony, hosted by anan, on November 14, 2026. The first performers announced are Hiro Odagiri and Akari Hasegawa, who will appear in person; Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, who will deliver the opening declaration in a video appearance; and Yumi Nagashima, who will serve as MC.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Appearing for 7 consecutive years
- Celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2025