https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 982 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 120 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398737Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビジュアルボイス and 有限会社チャオジャパントレーディング have formed a business partnership and will begin regular short-film screenings at the Famintyu Theater at Naha Airport in November 2026. Plans also include collaboration with the creator platform “LIFE LOG BOX” and a proposal to host a film festival in Okinawa for its 30th anniversary in 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398736Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーカムグループ has released a Major League Baseball (MLB) merchandise collection from casual fashion brand “CIAOPANIC TYPY.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398735Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Tobacco (JT) will release 3 autumn limited-edition products from its “EVO,” “MEVIUS” and “CAMEL” brands of sticks for the “Ploom” heated tobacco device, in limited quantities through the CLUB JT online shop starting Oct. 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398734Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES大正大学は2026年11月5日に創立100周年を迎えるため、同月1日から7日まで「創立100周年記念週間」を開催し、式典やシンポジウムなどのイベントを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398733Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアサヒグループ食品は、グミタイプの栄養サプリメント「グミナチュラ」のTVCMに長澤まさみさんを起用し、10月21日から全国で放映を開始する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398732Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“JamJam Exhibition 2026” will be held from Nov. 19 at “Taiken Bijutsuba VIVA” on the 4th floor of Atre Toride, operated by 株式会社アトレ. The exhibition is being organized through industry-government-academia collaboration with 取手市, 東京藝術大学 and JR東日本, and will feature artist exhibitions, a bus tour of studios and a collaborative workshop with 東京藝術大学. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398731Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the Yoshikei Group’s 50th anniversary, ヨシケイグループ has launched “with YOSHIKEI,” a community site exclusively for customers, and started events including a Halloween drawing contest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398730Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES大和ハウス工業、ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム、Hacobuの3社は、国土交通省の「自動運転トラック実装支援事業」に採択され、2026年12月頃から物流施設「DPL」およびモビリティハブにおいて自動運転車両の受け入れ・運用に関する実証実験を開始する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398729Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESオープン株式会社 launched version “2026.3” of its RPA platform “BizRobo!” on October 16. This version supports “MCP (Model Context Protocol),” a standard for connecting AI agents with external systems, and includes a feature that allows AI agents to call robots directly to perform tasks. Key new features include integration of AI and RPA through MCP, automatic creation of robot summaries using AI, expanded direct integration with Git, a revamped upgrade method using direct database migration, and enhanced email-sending capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398728Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PE-BANK will hold a webinar for IT engineers on October 28, 2026, explaining hiring trends and areas of opportunity in the space business sector. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398727Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウィルオブ・パートナー will hold a free online seminar on October 26, 2026, about designing incentives and psychological safety for referral hiring. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398726Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESいなばペットフード has launched the “CIAO Pouch Jelly Style” series of cat food. The jelly-type product features toppings on a chicken tenderloin paste base and comes in a convenient 40g single-serving size. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398725Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFigures based on the anime “The Apothecary Diaries” from システムサービス株式会社’s figure brand “BRILLIANT” will be available at amusement facilities starting in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398724Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワニブックス will release 永尾まりや’s digital-exclusive photo book “メロいまりや。” starting October 16. It is priced at 2,200 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398723Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リベイス, a consolidated subsidiary of ユナイテッド株式会社, has obtained a license from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare to operate a fee-charging employment placement business and launched “JOOi,” a recruitment service specializing in designers, on September 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398722Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウェイブ launched an online lottery featuring original illustrations from the popular BL work “性癖ヤバめなオトコに狙われました。” on いろはぴくじ starting October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398721Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウェイブ has launched an online lottery on いろはぴくじ featuring original illustrations from the popular BL work “森のくまさん、冬眠中。,” which was adapted into an anime. The sales period runs from October 16 to November 27, 2026, and the price is 770 yen (tax included). Perks include a repost campaign and a lucky prize. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398720Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCraif株式会社 presented results at AACR 2026 from joint research with Kawasaki Medical School Hospital and others on the noninvasive detection of high-risk pancreatic cancer patients using urinary microRNA. The AUC was 0.888 for the training data and 0.889 for the test data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398719Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フォーバル has been awarded the “Startup and Second-Business Launch Support Services” contract by 青森商工会議所 and will work with 青森市 to support local companies launching second businesses and expanding into new ventures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398718Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社岩崎書店 will publish “The Half-God Is Training! Gluttonous, Rowdy, and, P-Poor…!?,” a children’s book written by Sasaki Katsuo and illustrated by idonaka, on October 19. The second installment in the slapstick entertainment series follows half-gods training at the Heavenly Shrine as they cause trouble while granting wishes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398717Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnder a licensing agreement with サンエックス株式会社, アイピーフォー株式会社 will launch toy cameras and squishy mochi-style squeezable toys featuring “Rilakkuma” and “Sumikko Gurashi” under the カヨトイズ brand from early September 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398716Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn overview of the Special Autumn Exhibition “Golden Sutras—The National Treasure Copper-Plate Lotus Sutra and Sutra Containers from the Sacred Site of Mount Shioji,” to be held at おおのじょうシティミュージウム from October 24 to December 13, Reiwa 8. Co-hosted by the Nishinippon Shimbun. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398715Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES不二家’s “生ドーナツ” (fresh donuts), launched in June 2026, surpassed cumulative sales of 1 million units in about 4 months. In response, limited-edition revived custard and black flavors will be introduced in November, alongside an SNS campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398714Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BitStar announced that the YouTube anime “ヒロたま！ヒロくん” will begin online serialization in “週刊コロコロコミック” on October 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398713Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLifestyle brand Francfranc announced that it has appointed Yui Sakurai of FRUITS ZIPPER as its 2026 Christmas ambassador and will premiere the tie-in song “Are you Merry ?” on October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398712Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSkincare and lifestyle brand athletia will launch a new size of its Eau de Parfum on October 16, 2026, and run a collaboration project with idol duo ROIROM on SPUR’s official website. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398711Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTKC Corporation launched API integration on October 16, 2026, between its FX Cloud Series cloud accounting software and the MINAGINE Attendance management system from 株式会社kubellパートナー. This eliminates the need to manually enter attendance data and helps improve the efficiency of payroll calculations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398710Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe VTuber regional revitalization project “まちスパチャプロジェクト,” operated by 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク, will exhibit at FAN2026, an event hosted by Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, and showcase its efforts to promote the city and foster connections with people through its partnership with the city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398709Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a free seminar video on YouTube about the review of equal pay for equal work rules, which takes effect on October 1, Reiwa 8. The amendments make it mandatory to specify the duty to explain differences in treatment in written notices of working conditions, and add guidelines covering retirement benefits and family allowances, among other items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398708Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES辰巳出版株式会社 announced that “語りかける ピアノコード,” a piano chord guidebook by 森真奈美, will go on sale on October 16, 2026. The book teaches readers to master chord playing and enjoy singing while playing or accompanying others, even if they cannot read staff notation. It will be published by 日東書院本社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398707Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヌーラボ’s project management tool Backlog has been adopted by 矢作建設工業’s Digital Promotion Group and is being used to make work requests visible, track progress and establish coordination rules with external partners. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398706Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 announced that it will air “Autumn/Winter Style Essentials! Carefully Selected Materials Fashion Day” on October 20. It also plans to hold a special thank-you promotion to mark its 30th anniversary in 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398705Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本経済新聞社 will co-host a discussion symposium featuring mystery writers 有栖川有栖 and 米澤穂信 with 文字・活字文化推進機構, streaming it on NIKKEI LIVE on October 21. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398704Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWWS Medical, a functional medical wear brand from 株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ, achieved 200% of its first-year target in the first half, and the number of companies adopting its uniforms surpassed 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398703Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group including 県立広島大学 analyzed data from 285 patients who underwent total knee replacement and reported in the international academic journal PAIN that abnormal body perception 6 months after surgery was associated with pain severity 1 year after surgery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398702Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal fashion e-commerce site 60%（シックスティーパーセント）, which brings together Asian fashion brands, will hold a special sale with discounts of up to 89% off and a limited-edition gift promotion for the Halloween season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398701Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアスエネ株式会社が運営するサステナビリティ採用AIプラットフォーム「ASUENE CAREER」が、内閣府の「地方創生人材支援制度」において協力企業に選定された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398700Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社 will exhibit a booth as 大江戸温泉物語グループ at “おは朝パーク2026,” a major event hosted by ABCテレビ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398699Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES鳥栖プレミアム・アウトレット will strengthen its lineup for the 2026 fall/winter season by welcoming 7 brands, including KENZO. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398698Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LegalOn Technologies has launched a new feature in its contract management AI, LegalOn, that automatically links contracts from before signing with their finalized versions. This supports decision-making based on the history of reviews and negotiations while reducing the burden of manual work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398697Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan is underway at Nijigen no Mori, an anime theme park on Awaji Island. As a countdown to the end of the event, sales have begun for the “Last Mission Pair Ticket,” which lets customers purchase the day and night events together at 5% off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398696Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESいわきFC has signed a business partner agreement with 株式会社グッドウイン and will display its logo on stadium signage starting in the 2026/27 season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398695Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セガ フェイブ held an event on October 15, 2026, featuring きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ as a guest to celebrate the release of its hybrid toy, “BLOFFFu.” To mark きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ’s 15th anniversary as a debut artist, a product collaboration featuring her original characters was announced. A POP UP STORE featuring all 36 character types is also scheduled to open for a limited time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398694Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will partner with Noda Village in Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture, starting in November to launch a campaign offering up to 20% in points back for using “d払い.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398693Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES集英社新書 will release the definitive edition, 『『アジア人物史』月報集成』, on October 16, 2026. The book expands and reorganizes the monthly supplements included with all 12 volumes of 『アジア人物史』, overseen by 姜尚中. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398692Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コメリ began selling its new product, “CRUZARD Piano Black Shine and Protective Coating,” on October 16, 2026. It makes minor scratches on glossy interior resin parts and glass screens less noticeable, giving them a mirror-like finish. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398691Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンエックス株式会社 announced that the third book in its Sumikko Gurashi picture book series, which has sold more than 500,000 copies, “Sumikko Gurashi Memory Album,” will be released by 株式会社主婦と生活社 on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398690Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンエックス株式会社 announced that the indoor walk-through attraction “San-X Paradise Secret Party!” will open at “San-X Paradise” at Fuji-Q Highland on November 14, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398689Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンエックス株式会社 will release collaboration items with Rilakkuma at “Chico,” operated by 株式会社パル, starting October 19, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398688Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワンダーシェアーソフトウェア began offering “UniConverter 18,” the latest version of its media processing software “Wondershare UniConverter,” on October 15, 2026. It has enhanced AI-powered image upscaling and video cleanup features, and optimized conversion using NVIDIA GPUs to reduce processing time by up to approximately 90%. It also improves automation and efficiency with features such as watched folders and more precise video compression. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398687Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 40th anniversary of AIRWALK, 株式会社ドウシシャ will release a revival of the “ONE” sneaker, which made a name for itself in the 90s, in limited quantities at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide starting in mid-October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398686Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSamsung announced on October 14, 2026, that it would expand language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby. Additional languages will be added for features such as Galaxy AI’s real-time interpreter, bringing the total to 24 languages, and 8 languages will be added to Now Nudge. Polish, Thai and Vietnamese will be added to Bixby, bringing its total to 12 languages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398685Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES三井住友カード has been certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as an “Eruboshi (third level)” company under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398684Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社eiicon has selected 14 projects for the “Hyogo TECH Innovation Project 2026,” co-hosted with Hyogo Prefecture. Trials will begin in October, and applications are now open for participants in the project plan briefing on November 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398683Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities will run a campaign starting October 19 to mark the launch of “Child NISA” in January 2027. Eligible customers who open qualifying accounts and meet the conditions will receive V Points or KidZania admission tickets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398682Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTV Aichi has begun streaming 2 Japanese films, “The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy” and “Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot,” for free on TVer, the official streaming service of commercial broadcasters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398678Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング and 澤田棉行 will begin general sales of “A Cushion to Support Concentration,” a portable cushion developed jointly to support concentration, on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398677Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Niigata Reptiles World executive committee will hold “Niigata Reptiles World,” a reptile and amphibian exhibition and sales event, for the first time at Toki Messe on October 24 and 25, 2026. More than 70 shops from across Japan will exhibit, and stage events and food sales will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398676Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社松屋フーズ will hold a “Double-Quantity Fair” at its tonkatsu restaurant 松のや starting October 21, 2026. The side dishes included with the pork loin cutlet set meal—fried chicken, fried oysters, fried shrimp and fried horse mackerel—will be increased to 2 times the quantity at no extra charge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398675Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バンダイ has unveiled the “CWU-36P” flight jacket from “STRICT-G,” its apparel brand inspired by the world of Gundam. It will be available for preorder on Premium Bandai starting October 16, 2026, and go on general sale at stores starting October 24 of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398674Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バンダイ’s Lifestyle Business Division will begin selling new items from the winter collection, including reversible outerwear and knit hats, from the children’s clothing brand “Anpanman Kids Collection,” based on the TV anime “Let’s Go! Anpanman,” on October 16, 2026. It will also run a gift campaign for customers who purchase eligible items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398673Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“dodaキャンパス,” operated by 株式会社ベネッセ i-キャリア, will launch “What Did You Do in College?,” a diagnostic feature based on the experiences of senior students and aimed at lower-year university students, on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398672Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESY’s has collaborated for the first time with BETTY BOOP™︎, a character born in 1930, and will release 3 T-shirts featuring original graphics on October 16, 2026. Each is priced at 22,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398671Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe exhibition “Namori 20th Anniversary Exhibition: Nanamori Junior High Art Club,” celebrating 20 years of Namori’s career as an artist, will be held at Yokohama World Porters from December 3 to 16, 2026. It will feature past illustrations and newly drawn works, with merchandise also planned for sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398670Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社幻冬舎 has announced that it will publish “Jiyucho ‘Q’,” a web series by “Q,” the fake documentary with over 20 million total YouTube views, as a book on November 18, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398669Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネイキッド, in collaboration with 京都市交通局, will sell combo tickets pairing a one-day subway and city bus pass with an autumn art event, and hold a stamp rally, starting October 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398668Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESASK Corporation has begun selling an ASK original customized model for the digital content production industry, built around a Lenovo社 workstation, the ThinkStation P4, and a graphics card equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398667Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESASK Corporation announced the Dockpower FI series and TOUGHPOWER TF3 1650W TITANIUM power supply units, as well as the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync series liquid CPU cooler, from Thermaltake社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398666Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES藤田観光株式会社は、2028年秋に三重県伊勢市に「ホテルグレイスリー伊勢（仮称）」を開業すると発表した。これは中期経営計画に基づく資産取得型の出店モデルであり、全128室を予定し、上層階に温泉大浴場などを設置する直営施設となる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398665Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESV Point Marketing and Akita Northern Happinets have signed an official partnership agreement. During the 2026-27 season, they will offer limited-edition merchandise exchanges at home games and launch V Kisekae, among other initiatives, aiming to revitalize the region and boost fan engagement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398664Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPuzzle-Based French Vocabulary Learning: Have Fun, Solve Puzzles, and Expand Your Vocabulary, a puzzle book by Julie Blanchan Fujita, a French illustrator living in Japan, will be released by NHK出版 on October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398663Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社movは10月27日、宿泊施設向けにOTA依存脱却と自社予約率向上を目指すオンラインセミナーを開催する。Lighthouseとmovが登壇し、インバウンド市場動向、Googleマップ活用、パーソナライズ施策について解説する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398662Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJCB and OLTA have launched a partnership to integrate OLTA's cloud factoring into JCB's Cashmap financial management portal via API. The services are scheduled to be linked by the end of fiscal 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398661Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファンケル will run a customer appreciation campaign through mail-order sales and directly operated stores starting October 16, 2026. Customers who purchase eligible products will receive a flower-themed planner or calendar. Special prices, bonus points, and other benefits will be offered across cosmetics, health foods, and innerwear and clothing categories. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398660Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニトリ began selling its Make-It-Yourself 3D Stickers in early October. The product lets users assemble stickers approximately 5mm thick to create three-dimensional animals. It comes in 4 series with 24 varieties, priced at 499 yen each (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398659Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES広島T-SITEは2026年10月20日から11月4日まで、「Craft Green Market Handmade, Plants & More」を開催し、24組の作り手やショップが集結する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398658Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社富士急ハイランドは、2026年8月に開業した「サンエックス パラダイス」内に、新屋内型ウォークスルーアトラクション「San-X Paradise Secret Party！」を2026年11月14日にオープンすると発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398657Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ライトオン is advancing its Right-on Caravan initiative, which brings pop-up stores and workshops to medical and welfare facilities. Events have been held at 5 facilities since June 2026, and events at a total of 13 facilities have been confirmed by spring 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398656Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社世界文化社 will release “Tsunagaru,” a new picture book by 2025 Yanase Takashi Cultural Award-winning author Chiki Kikuchi, on October 17. The 80-page wordless picture book is a revised version of a privately published edition from 2013. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398655Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES西武福井店 will begin taking reservations for osechi cuisine on October 21. Its diverse lineup includes products exclusive to Seibu-Sogo and items supervised by Wataru Ikeda. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398654Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFor its 2026 Christmas cake strategy, Sogo-Seibu is using “Small and Varied” as its theme, offering products that can be sampled in small portions, such as frozen cakes, petits gâteaux and assortments, as well as Advent sweets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398653Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社光文社 will release 3 versions of its women’s monthly magazine 美ST December 2026 issue: the main and special editions (cover: Aya Ueto) and the extra edition (cover: Yoshino Hokuto of THE RAMPAGE). The issue features special coverage including luxurious bonus items and the J-BEAUTY Awards, and will be released on October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398652Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESそごう横浜店が「香りに、トキメク。」をテーマに第2弾イベントを開催。限定ドリンクやファッションアイテムの販売に加え、アユーラのハンドトリートメント体験や茅乃舎の味噌玉作り、UCCカフェメルカードのコーヒー教室などの体験型イベントも実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398651Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMessenger Kuroda, Kosuke Suzuki and Goe Asagoe explored Osaka’s Tsuruhashi district. After visiting dessert and coffee shops in Koreatown, they ate at the long-awaited yakiniku hotspot Shinraku-i and discussed memorable quotes from Toshiyuki Nishida and others. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398650Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハピネット・ベンディングサービス, a subsidiary of 株式会社ハピネット, announced that it will open gashacoco Aqua Walk Ogaki, the capsule toy specialty store gashacoco’s first location in Gifu Prefecture, on October 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398649Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the theatrical release of “Avengers: Doomsday,” deluxe Blu-ray and DVD box sets of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Doctor Strange” will go on sale on December 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398648Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社U-NEXT will launch the first offer in its “U-NEXT MOBILE” 1st anniversary campaign on October 23. New subscribers will receive 1,800 U-NEXT points, making the service effectively free for 6 months. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398647Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 has released a dedicated webpage, “Taking the Certification Exam from Now: Roadmap,” which visualizes a study plan for the teacher certification exam. The roadmap provides a concrete study schedule and ways to ease the workload, helping working adults and university students respond to the teacher shortage and aim to pass the exam at a manageable pace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398646Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and お仕事ラボ found that about 90% of respondents had never consulted a pharmacist. However, 55.0% cited the pharmacist’s own experience and knowledge as factors affecting the quality of service, while only about 30% valued length of employment and retention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398645Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社日吉 found that while 46.0% of workplaces that handle water as part of their operations conduct water quality testing, 88.0% recognize its value in terms of reliability and risk reduction. A total of 66.0% would like to adopt an affordable, easy-to-use web-based service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398644Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHARE, the fashion brand of 株式会社アダストリア, will open its Daikanyama store on October 23, 2026. The store will feature 3 floors blending minimalist design with Japanese elements, and will hold sales of exclusive products and a reception party. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398643Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special “Moomin” photo spot opened in Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street on October 13, 2026, with sponsorship from 株式会社デジアラホールディングス, as part of the wide-area excursion project “MOOMIN × KOBE PORT TOWER,” co-hosted by 株式会社フェリシモ and 株式会社ライツ・アンド・ブランズ. The spot will be available free of charge through November 16. The overall project runs through November 30, with a total of 22 facilities and businesses participating across the city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398642Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on November 18, 2026, featuring Masafumi Tamagawa of ベーカー&マッケンジー法律事務所. Topics will include the fundamentals of grid-scale battery storage projects, major contracts and negotiations, and financing arrangements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398641Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGMOメディア will offer a free digital mock exam for “Information I,” created using AI, from December 1 to 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398640Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the USB-powered foot warmer “400-TOY055W,” which can be used in 2 ways—as a foot warmer or a mini blanket—by opening its zipper. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398639Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJAF兵庫支部は、12月6日に兵庫県立フラワーセンターで開催されるチームフリート主催のモータースポーツ体験イベント「オートテスト」に協力する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398638Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJAF兵庫支部は、2026年10月25日に東条湖おもちゃ王国で開催される「はたらくくるま大集合！」イベントにJAFブースを出展し、レッカー車展示や子ども安全免許証発行などのコンテンツを提供する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398637Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJAF福岡支部は、11月2日と9日に苅田および飯塚自動車学校で65歳以上を対象としたシニア向けドライビングスクールを開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398636Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ began selling “PalVerse Detective Conan vol. 3,” a new product from its stylized figure brand “PalVerse,” on October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-09/index-en-p8.html#n3398635Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KADOKAWA published The Best Study Method Proven by Behavioral Economics by behavioral economist Namika Sagara on October 16, 2026. The book offers an automation method that does not rely on willpower as a strategy for thriving in the AI era.