https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 464 items from 9 sources; Taiwan, 267 items from 13 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/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402232Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フラッグ, which operates an entertainment marketing business, announced that 4 companies—株式会社アカツキ, イオンエンターテイメント株式会社, 株式会社エフエム大阪, and KANAMEL株式会社—have invested in the company. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402231Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBIPROGY’s appreciation card service “PRAISE CARD,” jointly operated with 博報堂コンサルティング and 博報堂, won the “2026 Good Design Award,” presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402230Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社VLCセキュリティ will hold a cyber incident briefing for members of the press on October 23, 2026. Based on its own analysis, the company will explain domestic incidents since September 2026 and 242 cases from early and mid-October, and discuss countermeasures and the realities of cyberattacks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402229Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESクイック・ネットワーク株式会社 and メルカリ have signed a capital and business alliance agreement to promote the transition of used-car sales services to e-commerce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402228Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of the “Fukuoka Prefecture Children’s Cafeteria Support Project 2026,” 福岡県 is soliciting donations through hometown tax contributions and will use the funds raised to distribute locally produced ingredients to children’s cafeterias in the prefecture. Applications for food distribution are being accepted through November 10. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402227Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTRUSTART株式会社 announced that it surveyed August registrations under the “business value security interest” system, which took effect in May 2026, and confirmed 11 registrations in a single month. Use of the system was confirmed among 7 power generation and electricity sales companies and 4 food and restaurant-related companies, while regional financial institutions such as 京都中央信用金庫, 東和銀行, and 足利銀行 continue to register security interests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402226Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ポケットペア’s publishing label ポケットペアパブリッシング announced that “Truckful,” a truck delivery simulator developed by MythicOwl, has been updated with features including manual camera controls and directional guidance. A major content update is planned for December, and a launch sale is currently underway on Steam and Google Play. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402225Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社さとゆめ and HIS have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kyonan Town on “creating a new destination.” The companies will develop tourism content and attract visitors by leveraging the town’s regional assets. Starting in May 2026, an HIS employee will be assigned to the town under a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications program to advance the initiative. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402224Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Legendary Kamen Rider Show” will be held on November 8, 2026, at 浅草花やしき, operated by 株式会社花やしき. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402223Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNow Do株式会社 and KDDI株式会社 will hold “4v4 au CUP 2026 in KANAGAWA Produced by au” on November 23 at Frontown Saginuma in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, with places in the JAPAN CUP at stake. The winning teams in U10 and U12 will receive wild card spots in the national tournament. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402222Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES京都伝統産業ミュージアム is holding the “珈琲とうつわ” 6th exhibition and sales event from Oct. 16, 2026. The event puts plates in the spotlight and features 23 artists and studios; an official online shop has also opened. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402221Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本アクセス and 三幸製菓 are offering sugar wafers and brown sugar milk wafers supervised by the 雪の宿 brand for presale on the crowdfunding site “サキニタベタイ” to mark the brand’s 50th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402220Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKDDI株式会社 and Now Do株式会社 will hold “4v4 au CUP 2026 in KANAGAWA Produced by au” in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 23, 2026, with the winning team earning a place in the JAPAN CUP. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402219Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“UMEDA SKY BUILDING Christmas 2026” will be held at 梅田スカイビル, featuring limited-time special performances that evoke the worlds of &TEAM and back number with a 25-meter-high LED mapping tree lit by approximately 130,000 lights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402218Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKIYOラーニング株式会社 will provide an answer key for the real estate transaction specialist exam on Oct. 18, 2026, with its proprietary AI “AIマスター先生” and its instructors each answering all 50 questions. Their answers and review process will be published on the day of the exam. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402217Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフラクタルワークアウト株式会社 is accepting consultations on next-year preparations for both the large-corporation and small-to-medium-sized corporation categories, based on its track record with the “BODY PALETTE” health management support service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402216Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヘッドウォータース and 株式会社ヘッドウォータースコンサルティング are working to apply AI to corporate business decisions using Microsoft’s decision-focused AI model, “Microsoft-Decision-1.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402215Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES愛媛マンダリンパイレーツ will auction off uniforms bearing players’ handwritten signatures from the 2026 season on スポオク, the official sports team auction service provided by 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート株式会社. The auction begins on Oct. 20, 2026. Proceeds will go toward the team’s operating expenses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402214Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNet cafe and karaoke chain DiCE, operated by 株式会社ディスクシティエンタテインメント, will hold a collaboration cafe event with “Dead by Daylight” from Oct. 30, 2026, offering original menu items and merchandise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402213Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES弁護士ドットコム株式会社 announced 25 winners of Excellence Awards across 5 categories and 1 winner of the Selection Committee Special Award at the “BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026.” Entries totaled 626, approximately 200 more than the previous year. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402212Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES松戸市 has published a guide to autumn walks and cultural experiences. It introduces events and attractions around the city, including sales of Rino Ka squash, the Edogawa Matsudo Flower Line Flower Festival, the 松戸神社 Shinko Festival, Vienna Festa MATSUDO, and autumn foliage viewing at Tojo-ga-oka Historical Park, 東漸寺 and 本土寺. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402211Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special exhibition is being held at アニメイト’s Ikebukuro main store and Umeda location to celebrate the series “転生した大聖女は、聖女であることをひた隠す,” published by 株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント, surpassing 4.5 million copies in total circulation. To coincide with the release of new books in October and the start of the TV anime broadcast, the event features figures and panels, as well as a sticker giveaway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402210Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FRONTEO has been selected for Tokyo’s “Next Edge Tokyo” support program and will work to strengthen its AI drug discovery support service “DDAIF” and develop its research and development framework. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402209Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold a seminar on October 29 to present findings from its proprietary research using “Light Depth Context,” a large-scale qualitative approach that leverages AI interviews. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402208Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES西武園ゆうえんち will hold “Godzilla Week” from November 2 to 8 to mark the release of director Takashi Yamazaki’s new film Godzilla-0.0. During the event, 2 “Godzilla the Ride” titles will be screened, one in each half of the day, and souvenir stickers and limited-edition tickets will be sold. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402207Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will run a special year-end and New Year promotion at the Philippine language school “WALES Academy.” The offer applies to start dates of November 29, 2026, and December 13, and includes 40% off dormitory fees. The campaign is limited to the first 10 new registrants. The school’s holiday schedule was also announced. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402206Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス (HIS) and 株式会社さとゆめ have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kyonan Town in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, on “creating a new destination” to revitalize the area through tourism promotion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402205Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKNT-CT Holdings donated 2,295,010 yen in relief funds to Kumamoto City to support the restoration of Kumamoto Castle following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, through group fundraising and a matching gift. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402204Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESキヤノンMJ and FREE will begin a water-circulation solution pilot in October 2026 at Tsukiyomi no Yado, an accommodation facility in Minokamo City, Gifu Prefecture, aiming to put self-sufficient, decentralized water infrastructure into practical use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402203Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESANYCOLOR株式会社は、VTuber育成プロジェクト「VTA(バーチャル・タレント・アカデミー)」の新規オーディションを2026年10月16日より開始し、応募期間は2026年11月9日12:00まで。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402202Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESカルビー株式会社 partnered with Shari Town, Hokkaido, and JTB to hold the “Calbee Agri Experience Shiretoko Sightseeing Tour” from October 8 to 10, 2026. The 7 participants took part in potato harvesting and sightseeing in Shiretoko, deepening their understanding of local industries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402201Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOUP DE CHANCE, a women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社フィールズインターナショナル of the ワールドグループ, will publish a feature page on fall and winter coats starring models Chiemi Aiko and Yuki Kanuma on its official online store starting October 16. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402200Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTV Tokyo has made a strategic investment in Foomore, which produces illustrations for anime IP, and entered into a capital and business alliance. As part of its CaaS strategy under TV Tokyo VISION 2035, the partnership will accelerate the merchandising business for anime content. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402199Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルメトロポリタン will hold a free towel art experience event exclusively for hotel guests on November 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402198Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey on inherited property sales by 株式会社NEXER Group and タクシエ found that having no plans to live in the property was the No. 1 reason for selling (62.0%), while 16.0% of respondents took 2 years or more to sell. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402197Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and WAVE found that 28.0% of people pay attention to packaging design when buying products, while 32.4% have had their expectations raised by the feel of the packaging. In particular, 63.6% said it “looks like good quality.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402196Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 誉プリンティング reported findings on impressions of exhibition booths. Some 63.0% cited “product displays” as the first element to catch their attention, and 82.0% said consistency in brand colors and logos affects first impressions. The most common condition for a company to seem trustworthy even to people unfamiliar with it was “the brand or company’s characteristics are clear at a glance,” at 29.0%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402195Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNagi Inoue of Nogizaka46 makes her first cover appearance in BITEKI’s December issue and discusses her beauty routine and thoughts on her activities in an interview. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402194Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社丸井グループ’s head office spaces “共創HALL” and “共創LOUNGE” won the “2026 Good Design Award” and were also named to the shortlist for the “Japan Spatial Design Awards 2026.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402193Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHYOGOSSIMO, the official online shop for Hyogo Prefecture operated by 株式会社フェリシモ, will hold a pop-up marche on the grounds of the Hyogo Prefectural Guest House on October 24, 2026, selling gourmet foods and craft products from across the prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402160Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:58:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社WHERE will conduct practical fieldwork in Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, 2026, as part of the 5th cohort of its “Hospitality and Community Development Human Resources Training Course,” run through its human resources development program WHERE ACADEMY. The 8 participants will visit 3 businesses and present proposals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402161Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:58:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビビッドガーデン has begun selling “support tickets” to help producers facing the threat of closure due to mass oyster die-offs in 広島県 and other areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402162Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:54:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESVolvo Cars is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to advance the development of next-generation autonomous driving technologies, including those using the Hyperion architecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402163Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:52:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジーテクト published its “Integrated Report: ジーテクト Report 2026” and “Sustainability Report 2026” on the same day for investors and other stakeholders. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402164Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:52:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コシダカ is running a collaboration campaign between the musical “Hetalia ~World☆Starts~” and カラオケまねきねこ. The campaign features limited-edition merchandise and drinks, as well as a singing promotion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402165Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:51:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DREAM PONY has announced plans for “GF Farm System,” a system to ship products directly from contract growers to customers through Green Flow, its Amazon sales franchise specializing in plants and seedlings. It aims to begin trial operations in 2026, based at its Osaka branch, and is in discussions with 5 farms. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402167Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デルフォニックス will hold “DAYS&HOLIDAYS,” a special event marking the 25th anniversary of its product brand “Rollbahn (ロルバーン),” at DAIKANYAMA T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY in Shibuya, Tokyo, on November 13 and 14, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402166Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES京都外国語大学学生会は、2026年10月17日・18日にイオンモール京都五条で「プレ学園祭」を開催する。ステージパフォーマンスや体験ブースなど14団体が参加し、外大祭の事前イベントとして地域住民と学生が交流する場を提供する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402168Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:48:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社酉島製作所 donated the eco-friendly pumps it provided at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo to 水資源機構 and received a certificate of appreciation on Oct. 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402169Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:46:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESATHENA株式会社 announced that its stick jelly “HESTIAP (Esti Up),” made with swallow’s nest extract, had been registered as a hometown tax donation gift from Kanda, Fukuoka Prefecture, and began accepting orders on “ふるさとチョイス” and “楽天ふるさと納税” on Oct. 2, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402170Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:45:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESJWマリオット・ホテル奈良 will hold a Samarkand-themed Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 11, 2026, and will also run a charity program. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401997Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:45:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “17th Minato Oasis Sea-Class Gourmet National Competition in Nanao” will be held in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, bringing together flavors prized by port towns at 33 locations across Japan and supporting Noto’s recovery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401998Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:43:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESLED TOKYO株式会社 will take part in a homecoming fashion show featuring fashion brand ANREALAGE’s Paris collection, to be held on Nov. 22, 2026, at the south rotary of Kunitachi Station and along Daigaku-dori. It will handle spatial production through the design and installation of large LED displays and the development of a video system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401999Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:42:59 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group including the National Cancer Center developed “ascairn,” a method for inferring centromere types from existing short-read WGS data. The group analyzed data from 3,332 people worldwide to clarify diversity and showed an association with chromosomal abnormalities in oligodendroglioma. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402000Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:42:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社haccobaは、福島テレビとみちのくスパイス研究所とのコラボレーションにより、福島の桃とスパイスを使用したお酒「#ももスパ」を発売する。10月17日・18日に開催される音楽フェス「LIVE AZUMA 2026」で初披露され、オンラインストアでも先行予約を受け付けている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402001Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:41:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES鳳凰高等学校, operated by the Hope Hill Academy Educational Institution, has published every page of its school guide brochure for students entering in 2027, “鳳凰高等学校 SCHOOL GUIDE 2027,” on its official website. The school has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a priority DX high school and highlights classes that use XR and AI. It will also hold open school events starting Oct. 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402002Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:39:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “JOY Card” points card issued by 菰野優良商店会 in Komono, Mie Prefecture, was revamped in October. To mark the start of use of the new card, 300 points are being awarded to the first 3,000 people. The old card’s validity and the points transfer period ended on Sept. 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402003Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:36:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe company announced that the number of media outlets using “Eternity OfferWall,” a performance-based offer wall service, has surpassed 200. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402005Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:36:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ボディスプラウト began general sales of its posture-support innerwear “Seitai Shirt ONE” on Oct. 16, 2026. The product uses a dual-point structure at the tanden and back, and its presale on Makuake achieved 1,229% of its target. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402004Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:36:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR九州 will conduct a trial of facial-recognition ticket gates starting in November 2026, using existing automatic ticket gates at Hakata Station. The trial will cover 5 employee-only lanes, with cooperation from NEC, Nippon Signal, JR Kyushu System Solutions and JR Kyushu Engineering. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402006Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:36:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES“ニカイメノイエ,” a home designed by 株式会社中田製作所, won the Good Design Gold Award at the 2026 Good Design Awards, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. The project involved demolishing an existing 45-year-old home, reusing its materials and building a new house. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402007Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:35:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR Kyushu Hotels and Resorts announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with 株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン and will rebrand 「ホテルオークラJRハウステンボス」 as 「オリエンタルホテルJRハウステンボス」, opening under the new name on October 1, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402008Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:34:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESABURAYAMA FUKUOKA will hold a limited-time, dinosaur-themed nighttime experiential event, “Dinosaur Adventure Tour: Night Dinosaur Kingdom,” from November 7 to December 26, 2026. Attractions will include illuminated displays, projection mapping, a bonfire and roasted marshmallow experience, fossil excavation, and film screenings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402009Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:34:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日立社会情報サービス held a value-creation workshop with 西川株式会社 to explore opportunities for co-creation in the wellbeing sector. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402010Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:34:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESスターライト工業株式会社 became the first in Shiga Prefecture to introduce the Japan Car Sharing Association’s “Disaster-Time Vehicle Return Car Lease” program, and held a vehicle handover ceremony at its Ritto office on October 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402011Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:31:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESトビラシステムズ has been named title partner of the Badminton S/J League 2026-27 Tokyo Tournament, to be held in Ota City, Tokyo, on November 28 and 29, 2026. The tournament will be held as the “トビラシステムズ PRESENTS Badminton S/J League 2026-27 Tokyo Tournament.” The company said it supports the event’s aims, with many companies and organizations, including NTT東日本, taking part. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402012Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:31:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES学校法人早稲田大学 will hold the Waseda Open Innovation Forum 2026 (WOI’26) at its Waseda Campus on November 11, 2026. The forum will promote industry-academia collaboration and human resource development as part of efforts to evolve into a university that contributes to people around the world, marking its 150th anniversary in 2032. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402013Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:31:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人ブレイブサークル運営委員会 will hold a colon cancer screening awareness event simultaneously at 295 イオン薬局 stores nationwide on October 18, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402014Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エクサウィザーズ held AI Innovators Forum 2026 in a hybrid format on October 14, 2026, drawing 4,862 registrations and achieving participant satisfaction of approximately 93%. Top leaders and leading companies, including 三井住友FG, DeNA, NTTドコモ, 西武HD, and グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン, took part in discussions on AI use cases and business transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402015Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESYosuke Chida, a siphonist with 「椿屋珈琲 焙煎所」, operated by 東和フードサービス株式会社, placed 3rd at the world championship “WSC 2026,” held on October 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402016Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESA paper co-authored by Kei Nakagawa, technical adviser at 株式会社MONO Investment, and others has won the “2025 Best Paper Award” from the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence’s Special Interest Group on Financial Informatics (SIG-FIN). The company plans to use the research to advance its analytical infrastructure and strengthen risk explanations and proposal support for customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402030Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MiDATA announced that 株式会社グロップ and 株式会社ビリーフ have adopted the beta version of 「カタヨセ・タイムシート」, an AI tool that automatically converts timesheets for the staffing industry. The companies have begun testing it in their day-to-day operations and will enhance its functionality based on feedback. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402029Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpecial garden openings and a collaboration event with 学園前アートフェスタ will be held in November 2026 at 百楽荘, a Nara restaurant operated by 株式会社近鉄リテーリング. Advance-sale-only dining vouchers will also go on sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402028Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe luxury resort in Kyoto, シックスセンシズ 京都, will run an autumn promotion featuring chestnuts from Oct. 23 to Dec. 21, 2026. It will offer gluten-free afternoon tea, parfaits, drinks and takeaway cakes, proposing a wellness-focused dining experience based on the “Eat With Six Senses” philosophy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402027Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアバスト (Gen) announced that it blocked 20.8 million cyberattacks exploiting household networks from January to mid-September 2026. Phishing was the most common attack, and the Metropolitan Police Department has also issued a warning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402026Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESオリジナルプリント.jp, an on-demand printing service operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, began offering a series of 5 bags made from washer-nylon fabric on Oct. 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402025Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Emooove supported new customer acquisition for 株式会社ワンスター through a multichannel approach combining LinkedIn and CxO letters, helping secure appointments with digital marketing decision-makers for its customer service and sales platform, “retailor.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402024Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESログリー株式会社は、BtoBマーケティング支援サービス「ウルテク」において、2026年10月28日にChatGPT、Claude、Geminiを用いたHTML資料作成の無料ウェビナーを開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402023Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESライフネット生命’s disability insurance and dementia insurance received an A+ rating for the 2nd consecutive year in the “Complete Insurance Guide 2026-2027,” selected by experts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402022Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 14, Railway Day, Nomura Asset Management co-hosted an event on asset management and travel with JR東日本’s 大人の休日倶楽部. It also held a promotional event featuring actor Kuranosuke Sasaki as a guest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402021Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDHC and MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. will launch “白玉はとむぎゼリー,” a supplement jelly focused on a clear complexion, first in October 2026, followed by a full release through DHC mail order and other channels in November of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402020Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City” is scheduled to run from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026. A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will also be held at ザ・リッツ・カールトン福岡 on the same day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402019Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 15, 2026, 株式会社ニーズウェル held a kickoff event for employees in the Tokyo area to mark the start of its 41st term, following its 40th anniversary. The event included a briefing on management policies, awards for outstanding employees and a special 40th-anniversary program. The company expressed its determination to realize its medium-term growth strategy and evolve into a solution provider. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402018Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SBI証券 announced that it will eliminate commissions on U.S. stock margin trading and interest and stock-lending fees for day trading on its internet course from Nov. 2, 2026, and introduce 23-hour trading from Dec. 7 of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3402017Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGiGO VIETNAM, the local subsidiary of 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment, will open GiGO Aeon Mall Thanh Hoa in Thanh Hoa City on Oct. 18, 2026, its 5th location in Vietnam. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401907Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:29:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダイサン has renewed its certification as a “DX-Certified Business Operator,” designated by 経済産業省. The company is promoting digital transformation by addressing challenges in the construction industry and reforming its internal operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401908Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シーネット will hold the online seminar “WMS × Connecting: Logistics DX: Everything You Need to Know DAY” on Oct. 20, following the response to its participation in International Logistics Exhibition 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401909Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トーエネック will begin a demonstration in fiscal year Reiwa 8 at Kuragaike Park in 豊田市, Aichi Prefecture, using perovskite solar cells developed by Aisin, in collaboration with 豊田市, 中部電力株式会社 and 中部電力ミライズ株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401910Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:24:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフェイラージャパン株式会社 announced the sale of a special gift set created through a collaboration between German plush toy brand Steiff and textile brand FEILER. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401911Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:23:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe players named winners of the August 2026 “ＳＭＢＣ信託銀行 Farm Monthly MVP Award” were announced, and an awards ceremony was held. In the Eastern Division, the award went to pitcher Shishi Shibata of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters; in the Central Division, to infielder Sowa Yokota of the Saitama Seibu Lions; and in the Western Division, to outfielder Yoshiyasu Sasagawa of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401912Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:22:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES道南いさりび鉄道株式会社 will hold “Isatetsu Festa 2026” in Hakodate on Nov. 7, Reiwa 8, to mark the 10th anniversary of its opening. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401913Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:22:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社3WELL has entered into a business partnership with Cafe24, one of South Korea’s largest global e-commerce platforms, to support Korean brands entering the Japanese market and expanding their sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401914Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:22:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大和書房 will release Katsunori Ishida’s “A Book to Turn the Daily Struggle with Children’s Smartphones and Games into Smiles” on Oct. 15, 2026. The book explains ways to rebuild trust between parents and children and foster children’s self-reliance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401915Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:21:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESロームシアター京都が、18歳以下の子どもを対象に2026年と2027年に開催される2公演を無料招待する「放課後かんげきプログラム」を実施。同伴者には定価半額の割引がある。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401916Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESまるっと本舗, an unwanted-item collection service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in November exclusively in Kamakura City to collect furniture and bedding from vacation homes and second homes, offering discounts of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a fixed-price package. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401917Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:19:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESヒルトン Japan, Korea and Micronesia announced that Mark Foxwell has been appointed general manager of ウォルドーフ・アストリア Tokyo Nihonbashi, scheduled to open in fall 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401918Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:18:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES税理士法人アップパートナーズ and 司法書士法人アクティス will hold free inheritance consultation sessions in Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, from Nov. 1 to 3, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401919Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:17:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlphaDrive REGION, the regional co-creation division of 株式会社アルファドライブ, will hold an online seminar on Nov. 12, 2026, explaining the realities of startup support that goes beyond simply “providing support” and the significance of being involved as a stakeholder. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401920Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:16:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社G・O・P will begin pre-launch character creation for the PC MMORPG “Icarus Online” on Oct. 16, 2026, with the official service scheduled to begin on Oct. 22 of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p3.html#n3401921Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:15:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESLouis Vuitton has launched 2 women’s scarves for early winter. The 100% wool “Muffler Forevergram” and 100% cashmere “Muffler LV Crown” are now available.