https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.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-p4.html#n3401711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401711Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:14:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn exclusive collaboration collection by '47 and Baskin Robbins will launch on Oct. 24 at THE STAND and JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401712Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:12:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 11th Tsurumi Uchina Festival will be held for 2 days, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at Irifune Park in 鶴見区, 横浜市. The large-scale event offers visitors the chance to experience Okinawan food and culture and attracts approximately 50,000 visitors each year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401713Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:12:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Kyoto Station Building Beer Festa 2026” will be held at Kyoto Station Building, operated by 京都駅ビル開発株式会社, on Nov. 13 and 14, 2026, with 11 breweries participating from the Kansai, Hokuriku, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401719Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Kuu,” the hair and scalp care brand of 株式会社Qvou, will exhibit for the first time at “Beautyworld Japan Osaka 2026,” held at INTEX Osaka from Oct. 19, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401718Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ノックラーン has begun recruiting corporate sponsors for “Startup HR Forum 2027 Winter,” to be held on Feb. 18, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401717Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 14, 2026, TESS Holdings held a site tour for institutional investors and analysts at the Shizuoka Kikugawa Battery Storage Facility, which the group is developing, to promote understanding of its energy storage system business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401716Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラウドエース株式会社 will sponsor and exhibit at “Google Cloud Security Summit '26,” to be held on Oct. 20, 2026. Under the theme “Protect AI. Protect with AI. Protect alongside AI,” the company will introduce measures to address generative AI risks and support for building Agentic SOCs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401715Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES京急百貨店 will sell “2026 Winter Gifts and Year-End Gift Sets” online and at its gift center from Oct. 29 to Dec. 16, 2026. It has commissioned リンベル株式会社 to produce the catalog and handle orders, and shipping fees will be the same nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401714Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイボイスコム株式会社が実施した麺つゆ・だしつゆに関する調査によると、利用者は約84％で週1回以上利用する人は5割強。利用理由の上位は「だしをとる手間がかからない」「いろいろな料理に使える」。主要メーカーとしてキッコーマン、ヤマキ、ミツカンが挙げられた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401720Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:08:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Ludens AI will launch a crowdfunding presale of “INU,” a palm-sized AI companion robot, on Kibidango and GREEN FUNDING starting Oct. 16, 2026. The planned retail price is ¥39,800 (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401721Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:07:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESMOON-X Japan株式会社, which operates the cat supplies brand “猫壱,” announced the 12 winning cats in its photo contest, “Japan’s Cat Most Likely to Bring Good Fortune Championship,” held to coincide with Maneki-neko Day on Sept. 29. The winners in each category were selected from 421 entries by 3 judges, including cat photographer Masayuki Oki. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401722Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:06:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESフェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート will hold a Crab Fair at 5 restaurants within the hotel from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027, serving a variety of dishes made with snow crab and king crab. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401723Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:05:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京エディション虎ノ門 and 東京エディション銀座 will each display a festive tree, “CRYSTAL TREE” and “ARCH TREE,” in collaboration with artist DAICHI MIURA, and serve a special afternoon tea to match. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401724Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:04:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESToshiba Lifestyle’s drum washer-dryer “TW-137XP6” and toaster oven “HTR-D5B” have won the 2026 Good Design Award. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401725Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:04:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マルエイフードテック announced that the opening date of 豚丼屋TONTON’s Gifu “Hashima store” has been changed from Oct. 16, 2026, to Nov. 1 due to equipment problems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401726Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アークエッジ・スペース won JAXA’s competitive bidding for “Development of a LunaNet LANS Demonstration Receiver.” The receiver will be used to demonstrate interoperability and positioning accuracy among the lunar positioning systems of Japan, the United States and Europe. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401727Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESFuji Speedway will host Round 7 of the “Eneos Super Taikyu Series 2026 Empowered by Bridgestone,” the “S-Tai FINAL Grand Appreciation Festival,” on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. Held alongside it will be Honda’s hands-on event “Enjoy Honda 2026,” a live performance by rock band FLOW, a national anthem solo by Kenichi, and a Super Garage Sale bringing together a record 62 stores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401728Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:03:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アークエッジ・スペース has been selected as the contract partner for JAXA’s project competition, “Conceptual Design of an LANS Receiver for a Crewed Pressurized Rover.” The project will develop a conceptual design for an LANS receiver intended to be installed on a crewed pressurized rover for future crewed lunar exploration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401729Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人アジアがんフォーラム held “Stay Healthy and Live a Long Life! Walking Is Living” on Oct. 10, 2026, at the Takenotsuka Community Learning Center in Adachi City, with 196 attendees. The program included a talk session featuring Tadao Kakizoe and others, a film screening, and a haiku awards ceremony. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401730Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR九州 will hold an experience event on Nov. 14, 2026, where participants can tour the main and exploratory tunnels of the Kanmon Railway Tunnel and ride an aluminum cart used for track inspections. The participation fee is 80,000 yen, with a limit of 10 people per session. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401731Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESデクセリアルズ株式会社 carried out a tree-planting activity on Oct. 3, 2026, in Ashio Town, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, in cooperation with NPO法人「足尾に緑を育てる会」. A total of 102 employees and family members took part and planted approximately 100 saplings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401732Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES東レ建材株式会社 will add 2 new colors, Coral Beige and Siberian Gray, to its “REALDE®/Stone Type” exterior wall material and launch them nationwide in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401733Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人M&A支援機関協会 announced 15 nominees for the “M&A Awards 2026.” The final competition will be held on Dec. 10, 2026, following selection from 67 submissions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401735Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社WOWOW Lemino has announced that the Tokyo Dome concert on Stray Kids’ latest Japan tour will be broadcast live on its streaming service “Lemino” starting at 16:59 on Nov. 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401734Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EventHub has released “EventHub MCP,” an official MCP server that allows AI agents to access event information. The initiative, the first of its kind from a domestic event marketing platform, aims to improve marketers’ work efficiency and help them focus on planning. The company is also seeking 5 co-creation partners and plans to hold a webinar in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401736Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES林野庁 announced 9 winners of the “Mori Business Awards 2026,” which recognizes companies and others engaged in forest-based business: 1 Grand Prix winner and 8 runners-up. The awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 29, Reiwa 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401737Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コジマプロダクション will hold “BEYOND THE STRAND: A Voyage of Creation and Challenge,” a major exhibition marking its 10th anniversary, at Azabudai Hills Gallery from October 31 to December 20, 2026. The exhibition will feature the first public display of a “DEATH STRANDING” prototype, previously unreleased materials, and information about “OD - KNOCK,” as well as large-scale displays including a real-time connection to the office and life-size character statues. Collaborative menu items with businesses in Azabudai Hills will also be offered. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401738Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 3rd anniversary, Kyoto Tsutaya Bookstore will hold “resonance,” a group exhibition featuring 6 artists—伊庭靖子, 岩崎貴宏, 大西伸明, 金氏徹平, 佐々木類, and フランシス真悟—from October 24, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401739Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ギオン will establish Takatsuki Center, a large-scale facility covering approximately 5,700 tsubo, in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture, and work to strengthen and expand its food logistics network from October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401741Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 中部経済産業局電力・ガス事業北陸支局 will hold “The Future of the Region Forum Connected by the Crested Ibis” in 羽咋市, 石川県, on October 31, 2026. Marking the first release of crested ibises on Honshu, the forum will provide an opportunity to exchange views on creating value and revitalizing communities through the use of regional brands and intellectual property. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401740Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイネス will begin selling an “AI agent” in April 2027 to provide end-to-end support for municipal services, including welfare operations. The company will integrate it with WebRings and offer an AI screening solution for the welfare sector to address the decline in the number of local government employees and challenges caused by reliance on individual staff members. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401826Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESボートレースとこなめ will hold a pre-event for the SG Challenge Cup on October 24 and 25 at 中部国際空港セントレア, featuring talk shows with Hirokazu Ibata and top racers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401825Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES山梨県甲府市のアウトドアショップ「OUTING PRODUCTS ELK」が、熊被害対策として熊撃退スプレーの実店舗レンタルサービスを開始。1回2,000円から利用可能で、価格・機内持ち込み・廃棄の課題を解決する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401824Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES新潟県 has released a commemorative video celebrating the birth of “なつひめ,” a new rice variety debuting in Reiwa 8, along with sheet music for an original song, on a dedicated website. The song was composed by 宮下秀樹 and performed by 日本文理高等学校吹奏楽部. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401823Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES幸信電気株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with “MABPマーヴェリック,” a track and field team operated by M&Aベストパートナーズ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401822Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアムジェン株式会社と一般社団法人日本肥満学会は、2026年10月15日、「肥満症の研究と対策を通じた国民の健康増進のための産学連携に関する覚書」を締結した。両者は肥満症対策の推進や社会・医療環境の改善に向け連携する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401821Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES幸信電気株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with soccer club “シュワーボ東京,” which competes in Division 1 of the Tokyo Metropolitan Adult Soccer League. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401820Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Musical Instrument Expo 2026, organized by 一般社団法人JSPA and メジャーセブンス株式会社, will be held at the National Museum of Nature and Science on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. More than 210 brands from 75 companies will exhibit, adult admission is 3,000 yen, and organizers expect more than 10,000 visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401819Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will begin offering subscriptions and viewing for “NBA docomo” through “DAZN” on Oct. 16, 2026. The season plan costs 16,500 yen and the monthly plan costs 2,728 yen, including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401818Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AdipoSeeds, a venture launched from 慶應義塾大学医学部, has completed fundraising through a third-party allotment of shares to 東邦ホールディングス and コージンバイオ. It will move ahead with domestic company-led clinical trials of ASCL-PLC and a full-scale launch of its PRP business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401817Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES関西学院大学体育会陸上競技部 won the men’s 4×400m relay at the 110th Japan National Championships Relay, held at MUFG Stadium on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, claiming its first national title in 80 years since 1946. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401816Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401815Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTama City established sister-city ties with Reykjavik, Iceland, on Oct. 15, 2026. To mark the partnership, the 2nd Tama City Icelandic-style Machi Bar will be held at 20 locations in the city in November. A report meeting on the sister-city partnership, featuring Chiaki Horan as a guest, will also take place on Nov. 17. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401814Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FPコーポレーション conducted the first construction demonstration of “large wooden panels,” which it is developing as a solution to the carpenter shortage, in Saga Prefecture on Sept. 2, 2026, completing assembly in about 6 hours. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401810Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社片付け堂 will hold the 9th Katatsukedō Franchise National Convention on Oct. 22, 2026. The theme is “Safety, Trust, AI.” Hiroo Chikaraishi of トーマスアンドチカライシ株式会社 will deliver the keynote address. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401809Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人日本プライベートトラスト財団 announced the establishment of the “Innovative Treatment Development Fund,” which aims to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease, and said it will provide funding to 4 researchers for 2 years and 6 months starting in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401808Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXTES has secured a syndicated loan totaling 2 billion yen using 中小機構’s debt guarantee program. 商工中金 served as arranger, with 8 regional financial institutions participating. The funds will be used to strengthen production capacity for stationary storage batteries and for research and development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401807Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi will hold “Salon de Parfum 2026,” one of the largest fragrance festivals in the Tokai region, at special venues on the 3rd and 4th floors from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2026. The number of participating brands will rise from 33 last year to 47, with a diverse lineup including 7 brands making their Nagoya debut. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401806Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn interactive AI agent service powered by generative AI has launched from the character project 『A Cinematic Girl』 developed by 東京テアトル株式会社. Users can talk about movies with a girl who loves films, and the service also serves as a concierge for the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, to be held in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401805Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES八尾市 has created 3 model itineraries offering experiences in craftsmanship and tourism to coincide with the open-factory event “FactorISM（ファクトリズム）,” being held from October 22 to 25, Reiwa 8, and has published them on its official Instagram account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401804Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドーガン established the Kumamoto Issue-Solving Fund in August, Reiwa 8, to invest in startups seeking to address regional challenges in Kumamoto Prefecture. The fund has a maximum size of 2 billion yen, with local financial institutions such as Higo Bank and Kumamoto Bank as investors. It will invest in companies with technologies for addressing issues such as traffic congestion and digital transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401803Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GEKI will hold “AOZORA DISCO Vol.2,” a morning functional dance session for beginners led by 2 dancers, at SHIBUYA SKY on Nov. 15. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401802Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネルプ has revamped its official website to strengthen comprehensive customer-acquisition support for the era of AI search (AIO), building on social media management and MEO measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401801Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オプティム will update its MDM and PC management service “OPTiM Biz” to version 10.7 on October 18, 2026, expanding its file operation log collection capabilities to strengthen measures against information leaks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401800Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシンクレイヤ株式会社 will exhibit at “Industrial Fair in Kani 2026,” to be held on October 24, 2026, distributing original trading cards featuring broadcast and telecommunications equipment and displaying products that have received Good Design Awards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401799Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESURAKITA工房, operated by 株式会社愛鷹製作所, will begin accepting preorders on October 16, 2026, for folding container boxes with transparent windows, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the light novel 『Spice and Wolf』. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401798Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本リユースシステム株式会社 has opened a wholesale and export center for Japanese clothing accessories and upcycled products in Chiba Prefecture, unveiling it for the first time at an exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight. The center offers more than 100,000 items and operates by reservation only for inbound tourism businesses. It has also begun taking orders for “Kimono Upcycle Cloth OHARIKO,” which aims to support people with disabilities and those living in poverty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401797Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESりそなグループの埼玉りそな銀行が、株式会社菅野製麺所、アサヒロジスティクス株式会社、株式会社ファイブスターロジ、NPO法人埼玉フードパントリーネットワークと連携し、食品資源の有効活用と地域の食支援を目的とした「とどけ！彩の国 愛のうどん配送プロジェクト」を開始した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401796Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the CxO Roundtable hosted by ITU-T in New Delhi, India, on October 7, 2026, NTT proposed international dialogue on future networks connecting quantum computers with AI, data centers and other technologies, and participants agreed to continue discussions on international standardization. It was also decided that the 2027 CxO Roundtable would be held in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401795Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSotetsu Real Estate developed “Gracia Life Yokohama Yumegaoka Air,” a decarbonized home designed to achieve a negative CO2 emissions balance. Construction was completed in September 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401794Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人ベンチャー・カフェ東京 has established an advisory board for “YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT,” a networking program held at Yokohama City’s “TECH HUB YOKOHAMA,” appointing 9 experts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401793Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シンク・ネイチャー will send a team of 5 experts to the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17), which will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, starting in October 2026. Through events it hosts at the Data to Action Pavilion and briefings, the company will advocate for the co-creation of a biodiversity data ecosystem. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401792Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Where Light Looms,” the first solo exhibition by photographer Fuka Kamada, will be held from Oct. 31, 2026, to Nov. 29 at the カメラのキタムラ Osaka Namba CITY store, operated by 株式会社キタムラ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401791Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プリペアード is seeking model businesses in Ibaraki Prefecture for its AI call recording and automatic summarization service “RecACE plus,” to be the first to do so in the prefecture, and will test measures against customer harassment and ways to improve operational efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401790Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 8 entries selected for the domestic seafood cooking contest at the 12th Fish-1 Grand Prix (2026 fiscal year) have been announced. The event will be held in Odaiba on Dec. 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401789Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジュウロクホウイ will release the prize lottery “Hanshin Tigers 2026 JERA Central League Championship Commemorative Lottery” in late November 2026 to mark the Hanshin Tigers' 2026 Central League championship. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401788Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe mobile purchasing service 買いクル, operated by 株式会社RC, changed the name of its 買いクル石神井公園店 to 買いクル練馬石神井店 and reopened after renovations on October 11. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401787Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHRクラウド株式会社 will speak at the “Acaric Summit Premium HR and Recruitment EXPO,” held Oct. 21–23, 2026, and give a presentation on how to design the candidate experience (CX). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401786Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フォーステック and KDDI announced the final results of a campaign by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, “Recovering Resources from Tokyo's Mines: Lithium-Ion Battery Collection Campaign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.” Using the “Bin-e” AI automated sorting recycling bin, they collected 16,103 items over approximately 3 months. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401785Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNeotrust, a subsidiary of 日本管財ホールディングス, completely revamped its corporate website on Sept. 16, 2026, to strengthen the information it provides to job seekers and businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401784Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社mct Representative Director and CEO 白根英昭 will speak at the marketing course of “Sales and Marketing DXPO Tokyo '26 Autumn” on Nov. 20, 2026, giving a presentation on building brand value through CX (customer experience). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401783Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オンワードパーソナルスタイル's made-to-measure brand 『KASHIYAMA』 will sell official suits for NECレッドロケッツ川崎 of SV.LEAGUE WOMEN's 2026-27 season in limited quantities at stores nationwide from October 17. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401782Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社新東通信は、東京本社ラウンジ「おもしろキッチン DIS＋H」において、10万円超えの象印炊飯器と3万円台のタイガー炊飯器を用いた新米「ササニシキ」のブラインド食べ比べ検証を実施し、高級モデルの方が食感や水分量で明確な違いがあると結論付けた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401781Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サーバーワークス has launched “Claude Implementation Package on Amazon Bedrock,” which sets up authentication, auditing, cost management and security features for using Claude through Amazon Bedrock. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401780Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルグリーンパーク津, operated by 株式会社グリーンズ, has begun selling its 2026 Christmas cakes, “Royal Christmas” and “Chocolat, Thé et Agrumes,” made with ingredients including Mie Prefecture strawberries and Okuise yuzu. A total of 90 cakes are available. Reservations are open through Dec. 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401779Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESタチバナE酒販, operated by 株式会社アップライジング, will begin selling the “Luxury Whisky Lottery No. 161” on Oct. 16, 2026. To mark total sales surpassing 75,000 sets across the series, the chance of winning a first prize has increased to 2 times the previous level, and an 18-year-old Yamazaki is among the top prizes. The price is 3,980 yen (tax included) plus 990 yen shipping. During the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the Amazon store will offer a 5% discount. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401778Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCAMPARI JAPAN株式会社 announced that it has selected 6 semifinalists for the Japanese competition of “CAMPARI RED HANDS APAC 2026,” to be held in Tokyo on Nov. 12. The winner will compete in the Asian competition in Milan, Italy, in January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401777Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フルッタフルッタ has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with トメアス総合農業共同組合 (CAMTA) in Brazil for the introduction of biochar manufacturing equipment and cooperation on overseas sales of acai and other products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401776Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwatch will release 2 limited-edition watches, “EXPRESSWAY TO THE FUTURE” and “BRIDGE TO THE PAST,” created in collaboration with artist つちもちしんじ. The works, themed around Tokyo and Japan, will go on sale from Oct. 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401775Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESモビリティリゾートもてぎ, operated by ホンダモビリティランド株式会社, has received the Forestry Agency Director-General’s Award at 林野庁’s “Forest Business Awards.” The award recognized its efforts in forest conservation, regional collaboration and environmental education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401774Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched BODY PALETTE, a workplace improvement plan for companies that have received group analysis results from stress checks, guiding them through implementation of measures in 90 days. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401773Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSuupeas’s joint live event series “夢の待ち合わせ Vol.1” will be held at アニメイトシアター on Dec. 15, 2026, featuring 大渕野々花 and halca. Advance ticket lottery applications are now open on TIGET. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401772Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスポーツナビ has begun providing live match updates and tournament information for the newly established “U-21 Ｊリーグ,” starting with the 2026/27 season, on its PC and smartphone websites and app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401771Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnnouncement of the Tokyo fan meeting “2026 KIM YOUNG KWANG FANMEETING in TOKYO [GLORY ON]” by Kim Young-kwang and the opening of fan club advance ticket applications for the Dec. 19 performance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401770Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESダイドードリンコ株式会社 has revamped “Locomo Pro,” a food with functional claims, and will release it on Oct. 21. The new function is an effect that eases temporary lower-back discomfort when standing up. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401769Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES小林製薬 announced findings from a study examining the psychological and emotional value of toner-based “wipe-off” care. A single use increased feelings of “comfort” and “reset,” while continued use transformed it into “important time that fulfills the heart,” suggesting it may contribute to overall satisfaction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401768Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTreba, a consolidated subsidiary of CyberStep Holdings, will offer the 2nd collaboration prize with illustrator “タカオエリ” for a limited time from Oct. 19. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401767Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワニブックス will release the first recipe book by trainer Leo, “レオの平凡な夜ごはん,” on Oct. 16, 2026. It features 48 high-protein, low-fat recipes. The author has 290,000 Instagram followers and more than 300,000 followers overall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401766Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Voicy will begin streaming “ニッポンのいいもの発信！サタデーローカルマルシェ,” a new program produced by 木下斉, on Oct. 17, 2026. The program will showcase local specialties and producers’ voices from all 47 prefectures, aiming to support local communities through audio commerce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401765Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会 (JSPO) announced that 群馬県 has been selected to host the skating (speed skating) and ice hockey events of the 83rd National Sports Festival Winter Games. The event is scheduled to be held in Reiwa 11 (2029). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401764Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES徳島市は「SDGｓ未来都市」の取組として、11月1日に新町橋河畔桟橋で子ども向けSDGs体験イベント「SDGsこども未来チャレンジ」を開催する。ヤマハ発動機、セブン-イレブン、とくしま生協、徳島トヨペット、日産サティオ徳島、ファンライド徳島などの企業が参加し、無料での体験ブースが設けられる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401763Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESザ・パルス霧島, operated by ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社, will hold its “Whole Crab Festival” from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, offering an all-you-can-eat selection of approximately 20 dishes featuring snow crab. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401762Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスポチュニティ株式会社は、FC町田ゼルビアのクラウドファンディングプロジェクトにおいて、ライフエディトリアルストア「CIBONE」とのコラボアパレルグッズのデザイン公開およびキャップ追加リターンを発表した。目標金額は1,000万円。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401761Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTVV has signed a corporate sponsorship agreement with 株式会社フラットフィールド for the 2026–2027 season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401760Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Ryosuke Fukahori exhibition is on view at 文化のみち橦木館 from Sept. 18 to Oct. 25, 2026. Opening hours are extended until 8:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and admission to Shumokukan will be free on Oct. 18 in connection with the Nagoya Festival. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401759Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 25th anniversary of the “Fukufuku-go” highway bus service, 西日本鉄道 and サンデン交通 will run a nimoca-exclusive campaign from Nov. 1 to 30, 2026, offering 15% back in points on weekday fares. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401758Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィットイージー株式会社 held the pre-opening of FIT-EASY Hatsukaichi Honmachi store, its first location under a franchise agreement with 中国新聞社. The store features a sauna, wellness karaoke, golf and more, and offers an AI healthcare app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401757Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィットイージー株式会社 held the pre-opening of FIT-EASY Ota Komaim木 store in Ota, Gunma Prefecture. The store features golf, a sauna, EMS machines and more, and offers an AI healthcare app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401756Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS日テレの番組『友近・礼二の妄想トレイン』で、10月20日にあいの風とやま鉄道の観光列車「一万三千尺物語」を取り上げ、立山連峰の風景や車内での美食体験を紹介する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261016-15/index-en-p4.html#n3401755Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES博報堂は、東京テアトルのキャラクタープロジェクト『A Cinematic Girl』において生成AIを活用した対話型AIエージェントを開発し、第39回東京国際映画祭のコンシェルジュとして展開する。