AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-19 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 4 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 453 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 187 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Announcing a security intelligence service designed for escalating threats in the AI era [Earth Pavilio]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452158Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:16:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アースパビリオ announced plans for a new service, “EARTH PAVILIO SECURITY INTELLIGENCE (EPSI),” which will investigate and analyze potential risks in corporate information systems and work environments from multiple angles to support management decisions, responding to new security threats accompanying the spread of generative AI. 【ルイ·ヴィトン】まばゆい陽光を捉え、虹色に輝く新作ウィメンズバッグhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452015Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:12:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESLouis Vuitton has unveiled 4 new women’s bags made with reflective Monogram Miroir canvas. They include the Vanity Chain Pouch, Speedy Bandoulière 20, Alma BB and OnTheGo PM. 住宅購入者の約3割が「デメリットや追加費用の説明が不十分」598人調査https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452016Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESARROW LINK株式会社は、住宅購入経験者598名を対象に実施した調査で、約3割が物件のデメリットや追加費用の説明不十分を感じていると回答。また、不動産会社選びでは「担当者の知識や提案力」が最も重視された。 [Kanto area · Free appraisals] Rediscover the value of items you no longer use—purchase specialist shop 「つなぐ屋」 holds a limited-time buying fair | Oct. 19–24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452024Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES「つなぐ屋」, a purchase specialist shop operated by 株式会社カイトル, will hold a limited-time buying fair in the Kanto area from Oct. 19 to 24, 2026, offering free appraisals of gold, precious metals, branded goods and more. [Kansai area · Free appraisals] “Can I still sell this?” Find out what your items are worth at a nearby shopping center—purchase specialist shop 「つなぐ屋」 holds a buying fair | Oct. 19–24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452023Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES「つなぐ屋」, a purchase specialist shop operated by 株式会社カイトル, will hold a limited-time buying fair with free appraisals at shopping centers in the Kansai area from Oct. 19 to 24, 2026. Malaysia business information and community site CONNECTION completely revampedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452022Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBRIDGE International Asia Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of ブリッジインターナショナルグループ株式会社, completely revamped CONNECTION, a site supporting companies entering Malaysia, on Oct. 19, 2026. New features include a corporate database search, appointment scheduling requests, an AI consultation desk and a member forum, evolving the site from an information provider into a business community. Clear aligner service 「スマイルモア矯正」 surpasses 200 partner dental clinics nationwide—expands to 30 prefectures, about 2 times the number in August 2025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452021Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of partner dental clinics for 「スマイルモア矯正」, a clear aligner service operated by 株式会社スマイルモア, has grown to 206, expanding into 30 prefectures. Treatment starts at ¥187,000 (tax included), and a survey found that people tend to prioritize shorter clinic visits. [直方市] Hosting a business succession seminar and inviting participants!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452020Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBased on the 2nd 直方市 Industrial Promotion Vision, 直方市 is hosting a business succession seminar on Nov. 17, 令和8年 to support smooth business succession for small and medium-sized enterprises, and is accepting applications. [武蔵野大学] Student-organized community café “There are things you can do even with dementia” opens for a limited time! Event on Nov. 21; registration runs from Oct. 17 to 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452019Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe seminar led by Hirofumi Watanabe of the Department of Social Welfare, Faculty of Human Sciences, 武蔵野大学, helped plan 『まちがえちゃっても大丈夫 ALL GOOD！ at Café＋』, an event promoting dementia-inclusive communities hosted by 西東京市. It will be held on Nov. 21, with an admission fee of ¥2,000. [4 days of great deals!] 「山内農場 本厚木南口駅前店」 in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, holds a limited-time 4-day “half-price sale”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452018Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社モンテローザ will hold a 4-day limited-time sale from Oct. 20 to 23, 2026, at 「山内農場 本厚木南口駅前店」 in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture. [With support from netkeiba] 17 women active in horse racing, including jockey Seina Imamura, trainer Kyoko Maekawa and Junko Hosoe, share their passion for the sport in 『馬とともに自分らしく 競馬を拓く女性たちの情熱と流儀』, on sale Oct. 19!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452017Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイクロマガジン社は、競馬界で活躍する17人の女性ホースマンへのインタビューをまとめた書籍『馬とともに自分らしく 競馬を拓く女性たちの情熱と流儀』を2026年10月19日に発売する。 株式会社タツノコプロ, which will mark its 65th anniversary in 2027, unveils its “65th anniversary year” today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452025Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:09:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タツノコプロ announced that, as it will mark its 65th anniversary on Oct. 19, 2027, it has designated the 2 years starting Oct. 19, 2026, as its “65th anniversary year.” The company is also introducing anniversary projects and seeking corporate partners for collaborations and merchandise development. [Dior] New visuals unveiled for the “La Rose Dior” collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452026Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:06:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew visuals have been unveiled for the “La Rose Dior” collection, featuring jewelry pieces from Rose Dior Couture and Rose Dior Bagatelle, along with their prices and release dates. “Wanting to know what we don’t know” has driven civilization forward—students at AICJ京都校 ask space experts directly! Special IB PYP “Solar System” lesson heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452027Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:04:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 5, 2026, AICJ京都校 held a special lesson for 5th-grade students featuring a guest expert in space development, who answered the students’ questions about space directly. To celebrate the release of “Tales of Eternia Remastered,” a special limited-edition run of 2000 chronograph watches is here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452028Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:04:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社東栄 will release a special limited-edition run of 2000 chronograph watches to celebrate the release of “Tales of Eternia Remastered.” パネライ launches a new tourbillonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452029Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:03:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESパネライ has unveiled the new high-end watch “Luminor Tourbillon PAM01784,” featuring a 47 mm Grade 5 titanium case and hand-wound Caliber P.2005/T. The price is ¥27,181,000, tax included. Free mini-game site “Latte Game” expands to 23 games! Adds 9 new titles and rolls out major updates to existing gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452030Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:03:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESLatte Game, a free mini-game site operated by 株式会社ラテール, has added 9 titles since its official launch in August 2026, bringing the total number of games available to 23. Along with the new titles, major updates have also been made to existing games, including “Relaxing Sudoku” and “Prefecture Rush”. Japan CTO Association announces Kentaro Kawabe, Fumiaki Kobayashi and Maki Fujimoto as speakers at the keynote panel discussion of “TECH LEADERS FEST 2026”; Yuka Tanimoto of Forbes JAPAN to moderatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452031Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:03:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本CTO協会 announced Kentaro Kawabe, Fumiaki Kobayashi and Maki Fujimoto as speakers for the keynote panel discussion at “TECH LEADERS FEST 2026,” to be held on December 18, 2026, and Yuka Tanimoto (Forbes JAPAN) as moderator. Walk and nurture. A horse grows stronger with your daily steps: horse-raising game “UMAWALK（ウマウォーク）” launches simultaneously on iOS and Androidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452032Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:03:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社スイッチメディア launched “UMAWALK（ウマウォーク）,” a smartphone horse-raising game in which players train racehorses through their daily steps and lifestyle habits, simultaneously on the App Store and Google Play on October 19, 2026. ＜フィリピン初進出「アニメイトマニラ」がオープン＞マカティ市の商業施設「One Ayala（ワン・アヤラ）」内で営業開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452033Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:01:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アニメイト grand-opened its first store in the Philippines, アニメイトマニラ, inside the One Ayala shopping complex in Makati City on October 16, 2026. This marks the company’s expansion into its 3rd Southeast Asian country, following Thailand and Malaysia. Plush dolls of all 5 members of the “Quintet” in long-sleeved school uniforms from “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…” go on presale at the official e-commerce site あにふぇば！ starting Tuesday, October 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452034Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コンテンツセブン will begin taking preorders on October 20 at the official e-commerce site あにふぇば！ for plush dolls of all 5 members of the Quintet from “There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…,” wearing long-sleeved school uniforms. The price is 4,950 yen each. Peds3 wins the “Audience Award” and “三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券 Award” at IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452035Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Peds3 won 2 awards, the “Audience Award” and the “三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券 Award,” at the pitch event held as part of “IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026” on October 7, 2026. New pachinko machine “P Hane BASTARD!! -God of Destruction of Darkness-” launches as a free simulator game! Campaign with premium prizes also underway!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452036Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SANKYO released a free simulator game for the new pachinko machine “P Hane BASTARD!! -God of Destruction of Darkness-” on the “KUGITAMA” project’s special website on October 19, 2026. The machine is scheduled to roll out to pachinko halls nationwide starting November 2, 2026. To mark the release, a campaign offering QUO Card Pay prizes is underway on SANKYO’s official X account. New report published: JSS Clairvoyance (No. 242), “IR Column: About Baillie Gifford” and morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452037Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Shareholder Services (JSS), a 100% subsidiary of 三菱ＵＦＪ信託銀行, has published its newsletter “JSS Clairvoyance (No. 242).” Its contents include an IR column on Baillie Gifford and trends among institutional investors. SHEIN to hold its big sale, “SHEIN1111,” with discounts of up to 95% starting October 19; 3 phases: early sale, main sale and more sale! Free shipping on all items on Wednesday, November 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452038Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHEIN will hold its “SHEIN1111” sale starting October 19, offering benefits including discounts of up to 95% and free shipping on all items. The Kanto region’s largest small bonsai exhibition, the 34th Shuga Exhibition, to be held in Ueno, Tokyo! A miniature bonsai world colored by autumn leaves and fruit-bearing treeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452151Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 34th Shuga Exhibition, the Kanto region’s largest small bonsai exhibition, organized by 公益社団法人全日本小品盆栽協会, will be held at the Ueno Green Club in Tokyo from October 30 to November 1, 2026. Admission is 800 yen. EV GARDEN Namie grand opens on November 3! A multipurpose hub comes to the station front [EV GARDEN]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452150Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EV GARDEN will grand-open the commercial and office complex “EV GARDEN なみえ” in front of JR Namie Station in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, on November 3, 2026. The facility will feature a cafe, rental offices and disaster-prevention hub functions, and the “Hamadori Regional Design Center Namie (Hamasen)” will also relocate and open there. First-ever event: 6 startups selected to pitch in the “Tohoku Six-Prefecture Borderlands Pitch Contest,” competing under their prefectures’ bannershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452149Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe organizing committee of “Borderlands Alliance 2026” announced the 6 companies that will pitch in the startup category of the “Tohoku Six-Prefecture Borderlands Pitch Contest 2026,” to be held in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, on November 28, 2026. Companies selected from the 6 prefectures of Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata and Fukushima will take part, competing on “growth potential” and “social impact,” as well as “sustainability,” a distinctive evaluation criterion. 有限責任監査法人トーマツ is the title sponsor. 退職ステーション、「サービス提供方針」を策定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452148Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES退職ステーション, operated by 株式会社LEI, provides information and application support for services such as unemployment benefits and sickness and injury allowances. To help ensure users’ peace of mind, it has formalized a “Service Provision Policy” consisting of 4 items. Special announcement: Documentary film “イネとカゼ” to open nationwide, starting February 27, 2027, including at ユーロスペースhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452147Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アウトクロップ has announced that it will produce and distribute the documentary film “イネとカゼ,” which is set for nationwide release starting February 27, 2027. The film follows young brewers as they spend 5 and a half years creating a new movement called “craft sake” in Japan’s sake industry, where new sake-brewing licenses have not been issued. DEAR KISS reunites 2 years after ending activities! Former member Nonoko to produce new lineup “dear kiss”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452146Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIdol group DEAR KISS will relaunch as “dear kiss,” a new lineup produced by former member Nonoko, on November 22, 2026, the group’s 10th anniversary, and hold its debut live show at DAIA in Shibuya, Tokyo. JO1’s first-ever variety show “JO1のSURVIVAL神経衰弱” to stream exclusively on Lemino!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452145Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe video-streaming service “Lemino,” operated by 株式会社WOWOW Lemino, has announced that it will exclusively stream JO1’s first-ever variety show, “JO1のSURVIVAL神経衰弱.” To mark the release, it will also hold a campaign offering premium members and ドコモ subscribers the chance to watch the show being filmed. All-you-can-eat wagyu and premium seafood in Shinjuku Sanchome! 和牛ホルモンWAIGAYA adds all-you-can-eat spiny lobster, abalone and crab for an additional ¥1,000 including taxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452144Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinjuku Sanchome yakiniku restaurant 和牛ホルモンWAIGAYA has begun offering all-you-can-eat seafood, including spiny lobster, abalone and crab, for an additional ¥1,000 including tax with its premium wagyu yakiniku all-you-can-eat course priced at ¥12,000 including tax. LuLuCa digital cards now available through the しずてつストア LINE mini apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452143Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社静鉄ストア will expand the features of the official しずてつストア LINE mini app starting October 20, 2026, and begin issuing LuLuCa digital cards to new members. For existing members, it will strengthen links between LINE, LuLuCa and physical stores, offering greater convenience through free issuance with no deposit, membership-card display on smartphones and automatic linking when changing cards. 生成AIが選ぶ「クレジットカード」、1位は楽天カード（言及率63.0%）【2026年9月調査】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452142Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA September 2026 tracking survey by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that 楽天カード ranked first, with a 63.0% mention rate, when generative AI was asked for credit card recommendations. 楽天カード was the most frequently mentioned card by both ChatGPT and Gemini, and responses often cited comparison sites such as my-best.com as their sources. “鴻 オオドリー,” winner of the first-ever double award at the Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2025 and selected for the 食べログ Top 100 Restaurants 6 times, begins recruiting its 1st franchisees nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452141Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSoup curry specialist “鴻 オオドリー” will begin recruiting its 1st franchisees nationwide on October 1, 2026. The restaurant has been selected for the 食べログ Top 100 Restaurants 6 times and won the first-ever double award at the Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2025. SAMURAIアントレクラブ brings entrepreneurship to elementary school students, launching the first club in the Chugoku region in 岡山県瀬戸内市https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452140Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人SAMURAI財団, in partnership with 岡山県瀬戸内市, will launch “SAMURAIアントレクラブ,” an entrepreneurship development program for 5th- and 6th-grade students, starting October 25, 2026. It is the first club in the Chugoku region and the 2nd municipal partnership, following 愛知県武豊町. ホルモン焼肉ワイガヤ to launch full-scale franchise expansion, leveraging its wagyu offal, and begin recruiting its 1st franchisees in Tokyo and the greater metropolitan area on October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452139Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakiniku brand ホルモン焼肉ワイガヤ will begin recruiting its 1st franchisees in Tokyo and the greater metropolitan area on October 1, 2026, as it prepares for full-scale franchise expansion. EC site “産直テーブル” launches “Taste and compare seasonal apples! A showcase of apples grown in northern Japan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452138Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社産直 will launch a feature on October 19, 2026, on its EC site “産直テーブル,” showcasing 5 carefully selected apple varieties grown in northern regions, including Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido. “ドボクのトビラ,” a comprehensive information platform for construction and civil engineering, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452137Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ホーシン launched “ドボクのトビラ,” a comprehensive information platform covering construction and civil engineering, on October 19, 2026. Stockwork launches general availability of MCP integration, enabling customer first-party data gathered by sales teams to inform management and business decisionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452136Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MEDIUM has made generally available an MCP integration for its sales data platform Stockwork, enabling customer first-party data to be searched and referenced by external AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. This allows corporate planning and marketing teams to use non-numerical information, such as sales meeting logs, to inform business decisions. Recruiting general attendees and media representatives to cover the final tournament of 給食の鉄人2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452135Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人日本Ｅｄｕｃｅ食育総合研究所は、11月29日に服部栄養専門学校で開催される「給食の鉄人2026」決勝大会の一般観覧者（先着50名）およびメディア取材を募集している。 アニバーサリーコンシェル obtains certification to the international information security standard “ISO/IEC 27001”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452134Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアニバーサリーコンシェル株式会社 obtained certification on Sept. 23, 2026, under “ISO/IEC 27001,” the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification recognizes that its information security management system for planning, developing and operating the regional disaster-prevention DX service “デジ町” complies with the international standard. Elite university entrance exam prep school 「厚胤塾」 to open its Matsumoto campus on Oct. 17, 2026! Its 3rd campus in Nagano Prefecture, following its Ueda and Nagano campuses, will provide a local learning environment for students aiming to enter the most selective universities.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452133Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESElite university entrance exam prep school 「厚胤塾」 will open its Matsumoto campus in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2026. This will bring its total to 7 classrooms, including its Ueda and Nagano campuses and classrooms in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Encounter Mexico’s exuberant, authentic festival in Harajuku! “DAY OF THE DEAD HARAKADO 2026,” a Day of the Dead event adorned with skulls and marigolds, will be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452132Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMEXICAN GRILL AVOCADO, operated by 株式会社AVOCADO, will hold “DAY OF THE DEAD HARAKADO 2026,” a cultural event themed around Mexico’s traditional Day of the Dead, at 東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」 on Nov. 1 and 2, 2026. Dewlit, the non-rotating luminous contact lenses that sold out immediately after launch, adds 12 new colors! Choose from 3 colored-diameter options to find the look you want.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452131Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ホテラバ has launched 12 new colors and 3 size options for Dewlit, its non-rotating luminous contact lenses made with silicone hydrogel. [Kyoto University graduate, 43,500 YouTube subscribers] Seungjun gives an online career-planning talk at Chiba Keiai High Schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452130Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アクセントエース held an online talk at Chiba Keiai High School on Sept. 14, 2026. Its representative, Seungjun, spoke about career development and his personal experiences. Cloud-based time and attendance management system 「キンタイミライ」 launches API integration with HR co-creation platform 「PathosLogos」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452129Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネオレックス has launched API integration between its cloud-based time and attendance management system 「キンタイミライ」 and 株式会社パトスロゴス’s HR co-creation platform 「PathosLogos」. The integration enables automatic synchronization of employee information and the transfer of attendance records to payroll systems, with the expected benefits of reducing HR staff workloads and data-entry errors. Zept株式会社 establishes Web3.0 division; Mutsuo Mikiri, representative director of Advance Ability, appointed division headhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452128Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESZept株式会社 will establish a Web3.0 division effective Oct. 19, 2026, and appoint Mutsuo Mikiri, representative director of Advance Ability, as division head. パトスロゴス launches API integration with キンタイミライ by NeoRexhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452127Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社パトスロゴス has launched API integration between 株式会社ネオレックス’s time and attendance management system 「キンタイミライ」 and its own HR platform 「PathosLogos」, supporting more efficient HR and payroll operations at large companies. 『中華房® 酸辣燙』, with enhanced acidity, spiciness and depth (Note 1), to be relaunched on Monday, Oct. 19!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452126Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社医食同源ドットコム will relaunch 『中華房® 酸辣燙』, with enhanced acidity, spiciness and depth, on Oct. 19, 2026. Canva Japan launches official template collection commemorating 「ぷよぷよ」’s 35th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452125Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCanva Japan will launch an official template collection commemorating 「ぷよぷよ」’s 35th anniversary on Oct. 19, 2026, in collaboration with 株式会社セガ. The collection includes 101 templates, featuring newly drawn illustrations. FRANGES DIVINES presents its holiday collection. Limited-edition Christmas beauty sets inspired by the deep night and starlight bring out each other’s beautyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452124Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLip brand FRANGES DIVINES, from 株式会社佐々木商店, is releasing 2 limited-edition holiday collection sets themed around the deep night and starlight. They use microplastic-free glitter and will be available for preorder from Oct. 25, 2026. “ナレカンインサイト,” a knowledge management media outlet for non-IT companies, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452123Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Stock has launched “Narekan Insight,” an owned media platform specializing in knowledge management for non-IT companies, on the service website for its AI knowledge tool “Narekan.” We received a corporate hometown tax donation from シルク・キャピタル株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452122Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESシルク・キャピタル株式会社 donated 1 million yen to 北広島市 through the corporate hometown tax program, and a certificate of appreciation was presented. The donation will be used for projects including construction of a new JR station and the ballpark initiative. Ameri launches its 2nd collaboration with heritage British brand HUNTERhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452121Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmeri, the women’s brand operated by B STONE株式会社, will launch a collaboration with heritage British brand HUNTER on October 30. The collection includes 3 styles of nylon bags, snow boots and 2 styles of snow trainers. [Commemorating the opening of the first school in the Chiba area] English education provider J PREP expands to Chiba for the first time. Ahead of the new school’s opening, J PREP will hold special seminars for children from kindergarten to grade 3 and students from grade 4 to junior high school year 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452120Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJ PREP株式会社 held special seminars ahead of the March 2027 opening of J PREP Motoyawata, its first school in Chiba Prefecture. Seeking approximately 20 creators to take on overseas expansion of analog games. J-TAN, a selected project of the creator support fund established at the Japan Arts Council, has opened applications for participants in its development programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452119Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アークライト has opened applications for a practical training program for approximately 20 creators aiming to expand analog games overseas, as part of J-TAN, a project selected for the creator support fund of 独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会. Applications are open from October 16 to November 30, 2026, with domestic seminars and overseas training at SPIEL Essen in Germany scheduled from February 2027 through March 2029. First-ever in-person event in Japan※ focusing on the U.S. stock options strategy “0DTE”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452118Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESウィブル証券株式会社 will participate as the main sponsor of the investor event “INVESTOR CAMP: Learn About the Cutting Edge of U.S. Stock Options, ‘0DTE’” on November 14, 2026. The event aims to teach participants about “0DTE,” a U.S. stock options strategy. Japan’s largest-scale contest to choose Kyoto’s most beautiful women, “Kyoto Beauty Award Season5,” set to take place! ≒JOY’s Ayumi Ichihara returns as official ambassador!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452117Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Themiss announced that its beauty pageant “Kyoto Beauty Award Season5” will be held, and that ≒JOY’s Ayumi Ichihara has been appointed official ambassador. Sponsors include 京都きもの友禅株式会社 and 株式会社DONUTS. New bridal jewelry arrives from Dutch diamond jeweler ROYAL ASSCHER（ロイヤル‧アッシャー）, timed with its bridal fairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452116Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDutch diamond jeweler ROYAL ASSCHER will hold a bridal fair from October 31 to December 25, 2026, and unveil new bridal jewelry. [Fall limited edition] “Hokkaido Dorayaki Nouveau” launches on Friday, October 23, 2026. This fall, freshly harvested new azuki beans are being turned into red bean paste as quickly as possible and made into dorayaki using 77 years of expertise.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452115Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社もりもと will begin selling its fall-limited “Hokkaido Dorayaki Nouveau” on October 23, 2026. Made with new azuki beans from Tokachi, it will be available at 22 directly operated stores and online. The “Azuki Harvest Festival” will also run from that day through October 31, offering limited-time products. 株式会社パレットグループ begins handling Love Live! Anniversary Deck vol.1 Heart Shootershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452114Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe trading card business unit of 株式会社パレットグループ, トレカ商事カンパニー, will begin wholesale sales of “Love Live! Anniversary Deck vol.1 Heart Shooters,” scheduled for release on February 27, 2027. [Event report] 株式会社タイムレス holds its “October 2026 Mid-Career Employee Induction Ceremony”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452113Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タイムレス held an induction ceremony at its Toyosu office on October 5, 2026, welcoming 3 mid-career employees. The company aims to strengthen its comprehensive reuse services business and help realize a sustainable society. AUNT MARIE'S holds its first POPUP STORE at Yebisu Garden Place! Featuring new 26AW items and exclusive giftshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452112Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion brand AUNT MARIE'S, operated by 株式会社アンティローザ, will hold its first POPUP STORE at Yebisu Garden Place from October 22 to 25, 2026, featuring new 26AW items and exclusive gifts. Attorney Yuki Awai, a digital adviser to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to speak at free webinar on corporate safe-driving management on November 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452111Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社パイ・アール and 株式会社デンソーテン will host a free webinar on corporate safe-driving management on November 9, 2026, featuring attorney Yuki Awai of TMI総合法律事務所. Turn AI training into on-the-ground results. HEROZ launches new “HEROZ AI Talent Development Program” to help companies embed AI use!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452110Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHEROZ株式会社 launched its new corporate service, the “HEROZ AI Talent Development Program,” on October 9, 2026. The program combines AI literacy assessments, e-learning, and support for practical application and adoption in the workplace to address companies’ AI implementation challenges and help embed AI use across organizations. Dickies updates its classic “874” work pants for women. Introducing the new “MISS874” modelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452109Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWorkwear brand Dickies has unveiled “MISS874,” a new women’s model based on its classic “874” work pants, first introduced in 1967. Sales begin October 23, 2026. Prizes for the anime “Welcome to the Pie no Mi Oshino Forest!” to arrive starting in October 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452108Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エイコー announced that prizes for the anime “Welcome to the Pie no Mi Oshino Forest!” will roll out at amusement facilities across Japan starting in October 2026. Prizes for “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” to arrive starting in October 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452107Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エイコー will roll out prizes for “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” at amusement facilities nationwide starting in October 2026. Demand grows in the AI era: Around 60% shift from indifference through customer service—The issue of “continuing to call them mannequins”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452106Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by ニッポンモンダイ on product demonstrations found that around 60% of consumers were uninterested in a product before receiving customer service, and that the “human touchpoint” provided through conversations with sales staff plays an important role in deepening product understanding and boosting purchase interest. Prizes from the Morinaga Ramune × Pickles the Frog collaboration to arrive starting in October 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452105Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エイコー announced that collaboration prizes featuring “Morinaga Ramune × Pickles the Frog” will roll out at amusement facilities nationwide starting in October 2026. Pinterest announces 2026 beauty trends, presents “clear radiance” makeup in collaboration with SHISEIDOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452104Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPinterest announced its “Pinterest Beauty Trends Report 2026,” presenting 2026 beauty trends such as “clear radiance” in collaboration with SHISEIDO. Kuniyoshi Shigeta appointed new president of Volkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452103Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ボークス, which plans, manufactures and sells model and toy products, announced that Kuniyoshi Shigeta became its representative director and president on October 19, 2026. Former president Setsu Shigeta stepped down and will provide support as an adviser. HBC Radio announces opening date for Asahikawa FM relay stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452102Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES北海道放送株式会社 announced that the Asahikawa FM relay station, which it has been preparing jointly with 株式会社STVラジオ, will open on November 9, 2026. Mitani Sangyo Group Customer Appreciation Festival 2026: “Nice to Meet You, Nonoichi — FINDING NEW NONOICHI FES”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452101Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Mitani Sangyo Group will hold its “Customer Appreciation Festival 2026” on October 24, 2026, at Aramiya Park in Nonoichi, Ishikawa Prefecture. The event will feature a variety of activities, including local food and a quiz competition, and donations will also be made to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. HoloLab joins “MELFA Robot Partner” program, supporting remote operation and automation at manufacturing sites with XR and roboticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452100Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ホロラボ has joined Mitsubishi Electric’s “MELFA Robot Partner” program as a software partner and has begun offering “arm-pilot,” software for remote operation of MELFA robots using XR devices. An “unusual partnership” to promote 7-a-side soccer, or sochichi, which is attracting global attention: Japan Sochichi Federation to hold the “Junichi Kato Sochichi Strongest Cup” with Junichi Kato (ムラッシュFC) in January 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452099Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本ソサイチ連盟 announced a partnership with popular streamer Junichi Kato (ムラッシュFC) and plans to hold the “Junichi Kato Sochichi Strongest Cup” in January 2027. The Japan national sochichi team and 東京ヴェルディ ソサイチ have been confirmed as participants, and the event will promote the sport across Japan. Webinar announcement: Can AI-generated questions be used as-is? A live demo of “Smart Test Maker,” an AI question-generation tool that creates “correct” exam questions from your company’s materialshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452098Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社CBTソリューションズ will stream a recorded version of its free webinar, a live demo of “Smart Test Maker,” from October 26 to 30, 2026, introducing challenges in creating exam questions with generative AI and ways to address them. French politics and thought researcher Saki Morino launches a newsletter on the professional writing platform “theLetter”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452097Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSaki Morino, a researcher of French politics and thought, has launched a newsletter on “theLetter,” a professional writing platform operated by 株式会社OutNow. 集英社ゲームズ to exhibit at “Jump Festa 2027”! 2 hotly anticipated new titles and “Manga Board Games” to come togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452096Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社集英社ゲームズ will exhibit at “Jump Festa 2027,” taking place at Makuhari Messe in December 2026, and showcase 2 new titles, “Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON” and “Hoshin Engi: Gyakumei Shoten,” along with “Golden Kamuy: Bear Soup,” a new entry in its “Manga Board Games” series. 【LeSportsac × Her lip to】Their first special collection arrives!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452095Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社heart relation will launch its first special collection with LeSportsac and Her lip to on October 31, 2026. [Live Report] Virtual idol group SO.ON project LaV’s real-world solo tour “LaV with you!!” draws huge crowds! A special stage that deepened bonds with fans, crossing the boundary between virtual and realhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452094Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVirtual idol group SO.ON project LaV, celebrating its 5th anniversary, held its real-world solo live tour “LaV with you!!” in Tokyo, Sendai and Fukuoka, drawing huge crowds. The Osaka show is scheduled for November 29, 2026. [Okinawa, Yagaji Island] A whole-villa rental featuring a pool, jacuzzi and sauna goes on sale｜Applications filled for all 24 units; waitlist now open｜“COCO VILLA Owners”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452093Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESココザス株式会社 launched the 57th offering in its “COCO VILLA Owners” shared-vacation-home service on October 14, 2026, for “COCO VILLA Okinawa Yagaji Island,” a private villa on Yagaji Island in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. Applications have filled for all 24 units, and a cancellation waitlist is now open. [12th company-owned project] Acquires development site and other assets for “Ena Iwamura 3 Battery Storage Facility (tentative name)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452092Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リミックスポイント has acquired the development site and other assets for “Ena Iwamura 3 Battery Storage Facility (tentative name)” in Ena, Gifu Prefecture, bringing the total number of company-owned projects to 12 locations. M League 2026-27 season signs new sponsorship agreement with 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティングhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452091Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人Mリーグ機構 has signed a regular sponsorship agreement with 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング for the M League 2026-27 season. サンクゼール’s Christmas event “Hilltop Noel” runs from November 7 to December 25. Enjoy an Advent season at a winery in Naganohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452090Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サンクゼール will hold its Christmas event “Hilltop Noel” at its winery in Nagano Prefecture from November 7 to December 25, 2026. The program includes a bonfire and stargazing event, concerts, workshops such as wreath- and candle-making, and sales of Christmas-limited products and drinks. The Seo Laboratory makes its first appearance in the “Stand My Heroes” stage series!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452089Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社coly has announced the cast and schedule for “Season0: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department—Seo Laboratory,” a new installment in the “Stand My Heroes” stage series set to be performed in summer 2027. THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS ＆ RESORTS 仙石原 begins sales of a limited-time accommodation plan with a special dinner featuring seasonal white and black truffles to mark its 10th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452088Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTHE HIRAMATSU HOTELS ＆ RESORTS 仙石原, operated by 株式会社ひらまつ, has begun selling a limited-time accommodation plan that includes a special dinner featuring white and black truffles, commemorating the hotel’s 10th anniversary on December 27, 2026. パンフォーユー福田屋鹿沼店 to sell limited-quantity bread lucky bags worth 1,540 yen for 7 items at 1,080 yen starting October 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452087Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社パンフォーユー will sell limited-quantity “Bread Lucky Bags” for 3 days starting October 20, 2026, at パンフォーユー福田屋鹿沼店, its in-store bakery on the first floor of 福田屋鹿沼店 in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. It will also hold a “Shokupan and Curry Bread Museum” at the same time. Perfect Corp. sponsors “Women’s Life Design Days,” an event for female influencershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452086Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESパーフェクト株式会社 is sponsoring “Women’s Life Design Days,” an event for female influencers hosted by DMMオンラインサロン, and will offer free skin-analysis experiences using AI skin analysis technology. [A hotel for more than just a stay, offering a special Kanazawa experience] Comfort Hotel ERA Kanazawa East Exit to open on Monday, January 25, 2027, about a 4-minute walk from Kanazawa Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452085Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン will open Comfort Hotel ERA Kanazawa East Exit in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on January 25, 2027. Located about a 4-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station, the hotel will have 107 rooms and offer designs themed around Kanazawa’s history and culture, as well as a breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients. Reservations open on October 19, 2026. Unite Tokyo 2026 reveals Unity presentation lineuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452084Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnity Technologies Japan has revealed the keynote and staff presentation lineup for “Unite Tokyo 2026,” to be held on November 17, 2026. The Unity headquarters team and Japan staff will take the stage to discuss topics including the transition from Unity 6 to 7 and the use of AI. October 23 at City Hall Yokkaichi: “Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival” to feature a seminar on choosing a senior living home and a prize drawinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452083Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベルコ will hold its “Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival” at City Hall Yokkaichi on October 23, 2026, featuring a seminar on choosing a senior living home, a prize drawing and flower sales. Yuki Kashiwagi-produced cosmetics brand “upink” launches a limited-edition cream highlighter shade for a sheer, dewy glow; the long-awaited limited-edition “Honey Canule” eyeshadow palette becomes a permanent shadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452082Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“upink,” the cosmetics brand produced by Yuki Kashiwagi, will make its limited-edition cream highlighter shade “Lucent Pink” and limited-edition eyeshadow palette shade “Honey Canule” permanent additions to its lineup. Let’s clean up Chiba’s beaches! The “Chiba Zero Marine Litter Campaign” is running from Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 8!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452081Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES千葉県環境生活部循環型社会推進課主催、株式会社オニオン新聞社運営による「千葉海ごみゼロキャンペーン」が2026年9月25日から11月8日まで開催される。Instagramでの投稿により抽選で20名にプレゼントが当たる。 ASTOROID to hold one-day art event “ASTOROID CHRISTMAS STUDIO” on Sunday, Dec. 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452080Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ACROVEが展開するフィギュアブランド「ASTOROID」の1日限定アートイベント「ASTOROID CHRISTMAS STUDIO」を2026年12月6日に東京都内で開催。参加者がASTOROIDをペイントし、持ち帰ることができる。ゲストアーティストにソナーポケットのeyeron氏を迎える。 SBCメディカルグループホールディングス CMO Shinya Inoue to speak at “ad:tech tokyo 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452079Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinya Inoue, CMO of SBCメディカルグループホールディングス, will speak at the international marketing conference “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” to be held on Oct. 22, 2026. CLEAR Ueda salon to reopen after renovation on Monday, Oct. 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452078Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スタイルデザイナー, a group company of 株式会社アルテジェネシス, announced that it will reopen its CLEAR salon in Ueda after renovation on Oct. 19, 2026. New book: “Disc Union Overseas Buying Travelogue,” a superb overseas record-buying essay by a celebrated Disc Union buyer and former editor-in-chief of “JAZZ PERSPECTIVE”; on sale Dec. 8, now available for pre-orderhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-12/index-en-p4.html#n3452077Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDU BOOKS, the publishing division of 株式会社ディスクユニオン, will publish “Disc Union Overseas Buying Travelogue: 11 and a Half Trips Around the Earth in Search of Jazz and Records” on Dec. 8, 2026. The book is an overseas buying essay by Takashi Yamamoto, a buyer at the company and former editor-in-chief of “JAZZ PERSPECTIVE.”