AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-19 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 150 items from 4 sources; Japan, 95 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Special release of unseen footage from the drama She Is a Rose, starring Liu Yifei! Behind the scenes of new parents’ child-rearing struggles and their perfectly synchronized pair dancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457577Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:36:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the release of DVD-BOX2 of the Chinese drama She Is a Rose, unseen footage showing behind the scenes of filming has been released on the YouTube channel WE LOVE K. The release of BOX3 and an advance exclusive TVOD stream on U-NEXT are also scheduled for November 4. A look at the current progress of SATOYAMA GRID, a power and water microgrid underway in Maura, Notohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457578Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:34:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人現代集落 will hold the Gendaishuso Forum 2026 in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, in November 2026 and in Tokyo in January 2027, unveiling the progress of SATOYAMA GRID, a water and power microgrid aimed at rebuilding local infrastructure following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. About 80% of the power system and about 40% of the water system have been completed. Our consultant will speak at “Practical Approaches to Using Transport Costs to Secure Price Pass-Through” (hosted by アセンド株式会社)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457572Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA consultant from 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング will speak at the online seminar “Practical Approaches to Transport Management: Turning Cost Accounting into Profit,” hosted by アセンド株式会社 on October 27, 2026. An exceptional men’s sauna, usually off-limits to women, opens for a special 1-day event! “さふぃスパ舞子 Ladies’ Day” to be held November 22 (Sunday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457561Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESさふぃスパ舞子メンズサウナ will hold a special women-only event, “Ladies’ Day,” on November 22, 2026. No advance reservation is required; offerings will include a soy milk bath and a performance by aufguss master BIBI. THE COLLAGEN, formulated with cysteine peptides, returns to sale on October 19, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457562Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:05:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オールペア will resume sales of THE COLLAGEN, a supplement formulated with cysteine peptides, on October 19, 2026. This article cites survey findings from 花王株式会社 to show the high level of interest in dull-looking skin. [Certification] ゼロカラ’s high-speed freezer ZeroFreezer M100 receives the world’s first performance certification for freezing equipment. Rated ★5, the highest score for freezing power. Its “speed” proven through third-party measurement data.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457563Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:05:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゼロカラ’s high-speed freezer ZeroFreezer M100 has received freezing equipment performance certification from the Food Freezing Technology Promotion Organization (FFTech) and was awarded ★5, the highest rating for freezing power. Super-indies idol group Sparkling Eyes, produced by Tsunku♂, releases its first group music video for new song “青春じゃんけんギュウ〜！！”! 吉本新喜劇 chair Akki makes a surprise appearancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457568Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe idol group Sparkling Eyes, produced by Tsunku♂, released a music video for its new song “青春じゃんけんギュウ〜！！,” featuring a surprise appearance by Akki, chair of 吉本新喜劇. “That car horn could be a child’s cry for help.” At a safety class in Aichi, which ranks No. 1 nationwide in vehicle ownership, 76 preschoolers try honking car horns and learn how to sound them using both hands or a water bottle in case they are trapped inside a vehiclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457567Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA safety class for the “Tasuke-te Boo-Boo” project, which teaches children how to call for help by honking a car horn if trapped inside a vehicle, was held at Miwa Kodomoen in Ama, Aichi Prefecture. 76 preschoolers took part. [Supporting your favorite at a Gifu izakaya] Send encouragement to female staff starting at 500 yen! 飯処 雲隠レ launches a new way to show supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457566Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Gifu Prefecture izakaya 飯処 雲隠レ has launched “Oshi Yell,” a program allowing customers to support female staff with contributions starting at 500 yen through the dinii mobile ordering system. Launching the first product line from Tama & Friends: Have You Seen My Tama?—a collection of 16 fashion accessories!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457565Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーカムグループ released a collection of 16 fashion accessories featuring the popular characters Tama & Friends in late September. 【英会話】1回たった15分！日常で使えるテーマで楽しくリスニング力をアップさせよう！ 毎週木曜開催の無料セミナー「クリスのランチタイム英会話【暮らしと建物編】【ヘルスケア英語編】」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457564Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar, “Chris’s Lunchtime English Conversation,” every Thursday in November, teaching English in 15 minutes over the lunch break. The themes are “Everyday Life and Buildings” and “Healthcare English,” and the instructor is Chris Larimore. The latest book for learning AWS from the hugely popular “Naru Hon” series is here! “Amazon Web Services 2026 Technology: Become an AWS Engineer in 1 Month” goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457552Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:59:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ミラクルソリューション will release “Amazon Web Services 2026 Technology: Become an AWS Engineer in 1 Month,” a technical book for learning AWS from the basics, on October 20, 2026. Tasuke te ACCESS releases a database of Access service case studies to solve black-box problems caused by the absence of a predecessor or specificationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457554Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社BlueAge has released a database of Access service case studies on its Access information site, “Tasuke te ACCESS,” based on a track record of providing support in more than 400 cases. The database is intended to help small and midsize companies resolve Access system issues that put their operations at risk of stopping because systems have become black boxes due to the absence of a predecessor or specifications. 【ルイ·ヴィトン】The savoir-faire behind the custom-made outfit worn by Alysa Liu at the Academy Museum Gala 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457553Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe time taken to embroider the custom-made Louis Vuitton outfit worn by Alysa Liu at the Academy Museum Gala 2026 has been revealed. 【Survey Report】80% of existing clients create social media posts using AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457555Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:48:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 40 existing clients by 株式会社BOTANICO found that 80% of companies create social media posts using AI. The story of Stogra comes to Namba, Osaka. E36 to host “STGR METROPOLIS -OSAKA-” on December 12 (Sat.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457556Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESProfessional esports team ENTER FORCE.36 will invite characters from Stogra and hold the event “STGR METROPOLIS -OSAKA-” in Namba, Osaka, on December 12, 2026. 【Limited to the first 3 companies | Special plan at half price】Seiichi Sakakibara of “Reiwa no Tora” opens general enrollment for his hugely popular, referral-only “Fully Customized Social Media Seminar”! A special course packed with a track record of supporting more than 1,000 companies on social mediahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457417Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:31:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EMOLVA has opened general enrollment for its “Fully Customized Social Media Marketing Seminar,” taught by its president and representative director, Seiichi Sakakibara. The seminar was previously available by referral only, but in response to growing demand, the company is offering a special plan at half the regular price: 150,000 yen instead of 300,000 yen, limited to the first 3 companies. The landmark 10th issue, “BLT MONSTER Round 10,” is set to go on sale on November 10 (Tue.)! Aoi Mizobata, whose career in gravure is taking off, will appear on the cover.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457418Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京ニュース通信社よりグラビアムック「BLT MONSTER Round 10」が2026年11月10日に発売決定。表紙は溝端葵、裏表紙はSophià la Modeの南みゆかが務める。 Popular voice actor Hayato Dojima dives into the world of boat racing! New program “Voice Actors’ Boat Racing Club: Toda Branch” is now available! Special events will also be held on November 1 and 8!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457423Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESボートレース戸田は、人気声優・堂島颯人が出演する新番組「声優ボートレース同好会 戸田支部」を公開し、11月1日と8日にスペシャルイベントを開催する。 2.5次元タレントグループ「シクフォニ」、ぴあアリーナMMで2日間・計2万人を動員！ 2027年春には過去最多公演数となる3rdライブツアーの開催も発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457422Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES2.5次元タレントグループ「シクフォニ」は、ぴあアリーナMMにて開催されたワンマンライブで2日間で計2万人を動員し、2027年春に過去最多公演数となる3rdライブツアーの開催を発表した。 創業１０４年、ひょうたん温泉が「AI予測モデル」に挑戦https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457421Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES創業104年のひょうたん温泉（運営：株式会社ユーネット）は、来場動向や顧客ニーズを先読みするAI予測モデルの取り組みを開始した。これは経営判断をAIに委ねるものではなく、AIで仮説を立て、全社員が現場で検証・答え合わせを行うことで組織的な意思決定を促進するものである。年間来場者数30万人から40万人への拡大を目指している。 【Handball】Matchups set for the 69th men's and 62nd women's Takamatsu-no-miya Cup All-Japan Intercollegiate Championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457420Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 and 一般社団法人全日本学生ハンドボール連盟 have announced the draw results and schedule for the Takamatsu-no-miya Cup 69th Men's and 62nd Women's All-Japan Intercollegiate Championships, to be held in Osaka Prefecture from November 14, 2026. A total of 32 teams in each of the men's and women's divisions will compete, and the champions and runners-up will be recommended for the Japan Championships in December. 【AI and DX】Organize your thinking to navigate an era of change with confidence! Free seminar on Nov. 6 (Fri.): “Why Isn’t DX Advancing in the AI Era? Approaches to Improvement and Transformation for Creators”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457419Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar for creators on November 6 titled “Why Isn’t DX Advancing in the AI Era? Approaches to Improvement and Transformation for Creators.” 【TAC Bookkeeping Exam Course】“39th Business Accounting Certification Exam: Preliminary Answers for Levels 3 and 2” to be released!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457342Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社は、2026年10月18日に実施された第39回ビジネス会計検定試験®の3級・2級解答速報を10月20日17:00に公開すると発表した。また、11月6日には講師による解答解説も公開予定である。 【ルイ·ヴィトン】The savoir-faire behind the custom-made outfit worn by Chase Infiniti at the Academy Museum Gala 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457343Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESChase Infiniti’s savoir-faire in a custom-made Louis Vuitton outfit worn to the Academy Museum Gala 2026 has been revealed. 『北斗の拳』×コアフォース「ケンシロウ特別モデル」を10本限定で発売。1本ずつシリアルナンバー入り。10月25日（日）19:07より、コアフォース公式オンラインショップにて予約受付開始。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457251Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:07:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゆうき will release the “Kenshiro Special Model” in a limited run of 10 through the official コアフォース online shop to mark the anime adaptation of Hokuto no Ken. Reservations open on Oct. 25. Announcement: NHK ONE Education page launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457252Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESNHK has added a page for information on educational programs to its internet service NHK ONE. In fiscal 2026, it will provide information on approximately 20 program series covering themes such as history and nature. It will also make more than 600 clips from past programs available and offer search functions using timelines and maps. IC Navi, a patient-explanation video service specializing in healthcare, surpasses 70 hospitals nationwide in cumulative adoptions!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457253Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:03:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メディカスタッフプロモーション’s patient-explanation video service IC Navi, which specializes in healthcare, has surpassed 70 hospitals nationwide in cumulative adoptions. Selected from more than 730 works from over 60 countries: AI Japan International Film Festival 2026 announces 68 official selections and 21 finalists!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457254Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:03:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Film Japan Co., Ltd. announced that it has selected 68 official selections and 21 finalists from more than 730 works submitted from over 60 countries for the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival, which opens on Oct. 31, 2026. Partnering with 19 U.S. restaurants to showcase new ways to enjoy sea grapeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457255Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:02:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本バイオテック will partner with 19 locations in Los Angeles and New York to host Umi Budo Week from October 2026, showcasing the culinary appeal of sea grapes. For businesses in Shibuya Ward: 30 minutes, up to 5 people. Now accepting inquiries for small-group sessions at your office with a trainerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457256Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:02:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESフラクタルワークアウト株式会社は、渋谷区内の企業を対象に、トレーナーがオフィスへ伺う少人数訪問セッションの相談受付を開始した。1枠30分、最大5名で、従業員の健康支援を目的としている。 A new facet of Roman elegance from ブリオーニ at アントニアhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457257Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESブリオーニ is presenting a selection themed around Roman elegance at the Milan select shop ANTONIA for a limited time through Oct. 22. The woman who made waves on NOBROCK TV is making a major splash in gravure, too! The latest digital photobook by 森脇梨々夏 is released by ワニブックス!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457262Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワニブックス will release the digital-only photobook Lyrical Love -リリカル・ラブ- by 森脇梨々夏, who has drawn attention on YouTube’s NOBROCK TV, on Oct. 19, 2026. The hugely popular Pokémon are back in this year’s wall newspaper! Wall newspaper introduces active play inspired by Pokémonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457261Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会 (JSPO) will feature active play inspired by Pokémon’s Wishiwashi and Falinks in the Oct. 19 issue of its wall newspaper, JSPO Sports Medicine and Science Info, for fiscal year Reiwa 8. uka × “PASSION ― The Dreams Hokusai Painted ―”: Special collaboration announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457260Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTotal beauty company uka is launching a special collaboration with PASSION ― The Dreams Hokusai Painted ―, a stage work themed around Katsushika Hokusai, and will offer 3 nail design menus. The collaboration runs from Oct. 20 through Nov. 8. 【PLUS VENDOME】Pop-up store to open at 阪急うめだ本店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457259Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJewelry brand PLUS VENDOME will hold a pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 18 to 24, 2026. The event will include an appearance by designer 優季 and special limited-time offers. Long Coat Daddy × ジェラードン! A talk between the 2 King of Conte champions from different eras! “Long Coat Daddy’s King of Conte podcast”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457258Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESジェラードン, the King of Conte 2026 champions, appeared as a guest on TBS Podcast’s “Long Coat Daddy’s King of Conte podcast,” where the champions from different eras talked. 【Aichi, Ichinomiya】A winter feast around piping-hot oysters! Roast, steam and savor them in season: “Winter Oyster Hut” opens Nov. 1 for its 3rd winter at ウッドデザインパーク一宮https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457244Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESウッドデザインパーク一宮 in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, will host its “Winter Oyster Hut” for its 3rd year from Nov. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. Guests can choose from 3 plans, including grilled oysters and “gangan-yaki,” and enjoy a bonfire experience. “FUTURE” event brings encouragement to Kumamoto through the power of musichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457243Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTen years after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the “FUTURE” recovery concert was held at Kumamoto-jo Hall on Oct. 18 following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake in July 2026. Numerous artists, including 南こうせつ and 小室哲哉, performed, drawing approximately 2,300 people. World Food Day 2026 event: “Today’s innovations support tomorrow’s food.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457245Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:46:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESFAO駐日連絡事務所 will host an online World Food Day event on October 30, 2026, with support from WFP, IFAD and 横浜市立西柴中学校, and sponsorship from 外務省 and 農林水産省. The theme is “Today’s innovations support tomorrow’s food.” d’Alba × W Osaka to hold “The Golden Glow Afternoon Tea”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457105Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESd’Alba, a premium vegan beauty brand operated by d’Alba Global Co., Ltd., and W Osaka will hold their first collaborative afternoon tea, “The Golden Glow Afternoon Tea,” from November 1 to December 31, 2026. The offering includes sweets featuring truffles and skincare product gifts, and is priced at ¥8,000. 株式会社YORISOI revises pricing for “採用くん,” its recruitment outsourcing service for staffing agencies, as adoption expands; releases median figures for seated interviews and cost per seated interviewhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457107Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社YORISOI will revise the pricing structure for “採用くん,” its recruitment outsourcing service for staffing agencies, starting in September 2026, offering a Light Plan at ¥250,000 per month and a Basic Plan at ¥450,000 per month. It also released operating results for April–October 2026, including a median of 45 seated interviews and a median cost per seated interview of ¥12,000. 【TAC Police Officer and Firefighter】“Ask successful candidates: How do you prepare for the Metropolitan Police Department exam?” to be held online on October 26 (Mon.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457106Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 will hold an online seminar titled “Ask successful candidates: How do you prepare for the Metropolitan Police Department exam?” on October 26, 2026, for people considering taking the police recruitment exam. インベスコの「世界のベスト」：8ファンド合計で運用資産総額5兆円到達https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457108Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESインベスコ・アセット・マネジメント announced that the total assets under management across its 8 “World’s Best” global equity active funds reached ¥5 trillion as of October 16, 2026. Net inflows have also been recorded for 117 consecutive months since 2017, with September’s net inflow of ¥286.7 billion marking a record high. Roguelike action game Chocolate Parade, playable with up to 3 players, set for release on Steam on November 6, 2026; participating in Steam Next Fest!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457114Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWorldMap株式会社 announced that Chocolate Parade, a roguelike action game developed by ブラウザランド, will launch on Steam on November 6, 2026. It will be priced at ¥750/$4.99, and is set to participate in Steam Next Fest and hold a launch sale. “MTV VMAJ 2026” to be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29; TELASA to exclusively livestream the red carpet featuring a star-studded lineup!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457113Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTELASA announced that it will exclusively livestream the red carpet at “MTV VMAJ 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29, 2026. A ticket giveaway campaign will also be held. Latest original children’s book by Mutsumi Ishiihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457112Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社理論社 released Futari no Ashita, an original children’s book written by Mutsumi Ishii and illustrated for the cover by Haruna Makizumi, on September 18, 2026. A theatergoer giveaway illustrated by the director of the film We Are Aliens has finally been announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457111Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFollowing the hit film We Are Aliens winning the Best Feature-Length Animation award at the 59th Sitges – Catalonian International Film Festival and surpassing 195,000 admissions, a special postcard illustrated by director Kohei Kadowaki will be given to moviegoers. 選挙ドットコム has launched a vote-matching service for the 2026 Naha mayoral election (voting on October 25)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457110Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESイチニ株式会社 has launched a “vote matching” service for the 2026 Naha mayoral election, with voting on October 25. The service measures policy alignment with candidates through 15 questions and has been used more than 10 million times in total. 【Kengo Kuma + MA,YU】New jewelry launched from a collection inspired by stage designhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457109Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new jewelry collection inspired by the stage design for Verdi’s opera Simon Boccanegra will be launched as part of the collaboration between architect Kengo Kuma and designer Mayumi Omura’s unit “Kengo Kuma + MA,YU” and ヴァンドーム青山. A fair will also be held starting October 14, with an original knitted bag offered for purchases of ¥55,000 or more. 【ルイ·ヴィトン】Celebrities wear Louis Vuitton at the Academy Museum Gala 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457091Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:29:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESCelebrities including Ana de Armas attended the Academy Museum Gala 2026 in Los Angeles on October 17, wearing Louis Vuitton. New browser game “Chaos★Smash” launches service at 15:00 on Thursday, October 29! Launch campaign for all players also confirmedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457092Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:29:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ムーンラビット announced that its new browser game “Chaos★Smash” will officially launch at 15:00 on October 29, 2026. A launch campaign open to all players will also be held, and pre-registration is open until just before the service launches. To protect, retain no information. Check-in service “Private Check-in” launches, encrypting passport images on guests’ smartphones.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457093Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:25:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UPBOND has launched “Private Check-in,” a check-in service that encrypts passport images of international guests on their own smartphones. “CERASTA 2026,” one of Japan’s largest tile festivalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457094Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:20:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESCERASTA実行委員会 will hold “CERASTA 2026,” one of Japan’s largest tile events, at Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall from October 29 to November 1, 2026. The event will showcase the appeal of tile culture through exhibitions, a student competition, live stages, and more. 【M·A·C】2026 Holiday Collection arrives! Popular jewel-like shimmering lip balm returns in new shades｜Pre-sale on the official online store today, October 19 (Mon.); nationwide release on October 31 (Sat.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457095Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:15:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESM·A·C will pre-release its 2026 Holiday Collection on its official online store on October 19, followed by a nationwide release on October 31. New shades of the jewel-like Fizzy Feels Lip Balm, limited-edition lipstick colors, gloss, eyeshadow, and more will be available. 【Veritas In Silico】Notice of milestone achievement in joint drug discovery research with 東レ株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457052Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:12:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESVeritas In Silico Inc. has achieved the important milestone of obtaining hit compounds in its joint drug discovery research on mRNA-targeted small-molecule drugs with 東レ株式会社. A story that began with 68 drawings heads to Hollywood. Director Hayato Inoue’s “Pocket Apricot” to screenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457057Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDirector Hayato Inoue of 株式会社TOKYO EPIC screened the original animation “Pocket Apricot” at a film festival in Hollywood, USA, on October 3, 2026, and announced that the series will be released starting in spring 2027, along with the launch of its official website. Taking the stage at “Tsukiji Night Market,” an event exploring Tsukiji’s food and futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457056Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NINZIA will take the stage at “Tsukiji Night Market,” held on October 29 and 30, 2026, and share the initiatives and philosophy of NINZIA BOSAI through a tasting of disaster-preparedness curry. QommonsAI training held in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture — Exploring how to use generative AI tools in drafting ordinanceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457055Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPolimill株式会社 held an intermediate-level training session on QommonsAI, a generative AI service for local governments, for Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, employees on September 17, 2026. The session included exercises on choosing the right functions and writing prompts for practical tasks such as drafting ordinances. QommonsAI training held in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture — How employees’ calls to “learn more about QommonsAI” point to expanding practical usehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457054Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPolimill株式会社 held an intermediate-level training session on QommonsAI, a generative AI service, for employees of Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, on September 14, 2026. Participants said they wanted to learn more, reflecting the high level of practical work involved; their feedback will help inform improvements to future training. 【Opening October 22】Special collaboration announced between uka and dance entertainment play “PASSION: Hokusai’s Dream”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457053Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe dance entertainment play “PASSION: Hokusai’s Dream” is collaborating with the total beauty salon uka to offer nail designs. The collaboration will run during the Kanagawa performances opening on October 22 and the Osaka performances in November. “Tokyo Revengers Cafe in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-” opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457058Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:05:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Tokyo Revengers Cafe in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-” will be held from October 20 to November 8, 2026, at E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store, operated by 株式会社イーディス, and at イーアニ －EDITH ANIME SHOP－ in Osaka. Original food and merchandise will be sold. AMIRI announces the second season of its menswear formalwear collection as part of its ongoing partnership with FCバルセロナhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457059Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:03:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAMIRI announced the second season of its menswear formalwear collection as part of its partnership with FCバルセロナ. IMP. announces the release of its 3rd ALBUM, 『PERIOD.』! Reservations for the first-press limited edition and regular edition, both with exclusive benefits from @Loppi and HMV, open on Oct. 29, 2026, at 18:00!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457060Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe male group “IMP.”, affiliated with TOBE, will release its 3rd ALBUM, 『PERIOD.』, on Dec. 14, 2026. Reservations open at 18:00 on Oct. 29, 2026, at HMV stores, ローソン in-store Loppi terminals, and HMV&BOOKS online. A first-press limited edition and a regular edition, both with exclusive benefits, will be available. Announcement: Top interview featured in investor magazine 「株主手帳」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457061Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn interview with Hiroaki Yamaguchi, representative director and president of 大石産業株式会社, appeared in the November 2026 issue of investor magazine 「株主手帳」, published on Oct. 16, 2026. This fall, an immersive horror experience that may be Kansai’s No. 1! 『Re.Nova北山ハロウィンゾンビナイト2026』 confirmedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457086Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本リグランド株式会社 will hold the immersive horror event 『Re.Nova北山ハロウィンゾンビナイト2026』 at “Re.Nova Kitayama” in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, for a limited 5 days from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, 2026. The event is planned and produced by 合同会社伯虎座. “KATAN” launches a special campaign for BIGBANG’s first world tour in 9 years, “BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ＜XX : COSMOS＞ IN JAPAN”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457085Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Hello Venus is sponsoring BIGBANG’s first Japan world tour in 9 years, “BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ＜XX : COSMOS＞ IN JAPAN,” and will run a campaign offering tickets and skincare boxes by lottery to purchasers of designated KATAN products and people who enter via the special website. First event confirmed! GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2027 SUMMER in SENDAI, Japan’s largest student-participation event for female students, produced by 関西コレクションhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457084Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GAKUSEI RUNWAY announced that it will hold “GAKUSEI RUNWAY,” a student-participation event for female students produced by 関西コレクション, for the first time on May 29, 2027, at Sendai PIT in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 19 to Dec. 5, 2026. New store opening: 質屋かんてい局 Hachinohe store grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 10!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457083Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFTC株式会社 grand-opened 質屋かんてい局 Hachinohe store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2026, as a new location for its nationwide pawnshop chain, 質屋かんてい局. How much of the 34 administrative tasks in real estate can be entrusted to AI? Free AI task assessment now available to the public for 5 business types. Includes ready-to-use prompt examples for every task.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457082Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ノックデザイン has made its free web-based “AI Task Assessment” tool for the real estate industry publicly available. It covers 34 tasks across 5 business types—property sales brokerage, rental brokerage, rental management, property acquisition and resale, and comprehensive building and apartment management—and provides estimates of administrative work reductions through AI use, along with prompt examples. Grid-scale battery storage: How does Japan differ from overseas? Webinar examines U.S. FERC orders and long-duration storage support measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457081Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in mid-November 2026 explaining U.S. FERC orders and long-duration storage support measures in various countries. [October 2026 event] Tokyo Night Market finally reveals all performers and vendors!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457080Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Tokyo Night Market will be held at Yoyogi Park from Oct. 21 to 25, 2026, featuring food vendors at all 50 stalls, live performances, DJ booths, and more. Special Crime Prevention Advisor Ryotaro Sugi urges the public to “take precautions rather than dismissing them as a hassle”; joins Natsuko Godai and EXILE crime prevention support advisors Toshio Matsumoto and ATSUSHI in calling for measures to prevent special fraud 피해https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457079Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRyotaro Sugi, Natsuko Godai, and EXILE members Toshio Matsumoto and ATSUSHI attended a special fraud prevention event in Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, urging caution about crimes using international phone numbers and the use of apps recommended by 警察庁. To mark the release of a new commercial featuring Hideki Matsui, campaign launches offering a chance to win a baseball signed by Hideki Matsui or 「えらべるPay®」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457078Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMatsui Securities will launch a campaign on Oct. 19, 2026, offering a chance to win 「えらべるPay®」 or a baseball signed by Hideki Matsui, to mark the release of a new commercial featuring the former professional baseball player. 【ステーキのあさくま】肉の日 お客様感謝デー開催！サーロイン・テンダーロイン・ランプ、3種類すべて50%増量！10月24日(土)・25日(日)限定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457077Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社あさくまが運営するステーキのあさくまは、10月24日と25日に「肉の日お客様感謝デー」を開催し、サーロイン、テンダーロイン、ランプの3種類で通常サイズから50%増量して提供。 The collaboration event “Granblue Fantasy: A Journey Through the Baths of the Skies” is being held with 7 bath facilities across Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457076Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーディス will hold the collaboration event “Granblue Fantasy: A Journey Through the Baths of the Skies” with the game Granblue Fantasy and 7 bath facilities across Japan from Oct. 29 to Dec. 13, 2026. We are announcing vendor and stage information for the 5th Kawasaki Night Market, which begins Friday, Oct. 23! A varied lineup of stages will be presented, including appearances by talent Mari Iwata and others.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457075Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES川崎市 will hold the 5th Kawasaki Night Market around Kawasaki Station from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1. The Kawasaki Bar Festival will feature 61 participating venues, and the Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls will feature 37. The event will include a variety of programs, such as stages featuring talent Mari Iwata and a collaboration with かわさきジャズ. A huge hit with Gen Z through the Y2K generation! LOVEBOAT launches a striking leopard-print knit scarf featuring a bold logo!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457074Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーカムグループ launched a knit scarf featuring a leopard print and bold logo from the fashion brand LOVEBOAT in early September. The price is 4,290 yen (tax included). 【MIDNIGHT STELLAR】Making its debut at ZEROTOKYO! Full lineup announced for the special collaborative DJ EVENT by STUDIO STELLAR and GOLD DISC!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457073Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【おうちにプロ】掃除に期限を感じる瞬間に関するアンケート調査https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457072Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey conducted by おうちにプロ, 96% of respondents feel pressure to finish cleaning, mainly when expecting visitors and during year-end and spring-cleaning periods. When deadlines approach, the most common response is to do a thorough cleaning themselves. Many said they would want to contact a professional at least 1 week in advance or when they realize they will not finish in time. The first terrestrial TV commercial featuring LEO and Ryosuke Yamada begins airing. LEO makes his first appearance as a Leader Card in Xross Stars!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457071Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESXross Stars, a trading card game jointly developed by 株式会社Game & Co. and 株式会社Samurai工房, will begin airing its first terrestrial TV commercial featuring LEO and Ryosuke Yamada on Oct. 20, 2026. LEO will appear as a Leader Card in the 5th booster pack, scheduled for release on Oct. 30. 料理×ダンス×アクションてんこ盛り！梅棒 22nd dish『eatBeat』メインビジュアル公開！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457070Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe main visual has been unveiled for eatBeat, the November–December 2026 production by the dance entertainment troupe 梅棒. The show will be staged in Tokyo, Aichi and Osaka, and tickets are now on sale. Streaming tickets for OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02. “9 R.I.P. sequel” go on sale today at 12 p.m.! Entries are also being accepted for the special segment, “Looking Back on Memories with ‘My Beloved’!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457069Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイディアファクトリー株式会社 began selling streaming tickets for OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02. “9 R.I.P. sequel,” an event by the women’s game brand Otomate, at 12 p.m. on Oct. 19. Entries for the special segment are also now being accepted. Post-event online sales begin for “Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: After Kyo-MAF”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457068Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPost-event online sales for “Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: After Kyo-MAF” are open on the THEキャラ online store from Oct. 19 to Nov. 4, 2026. にじさんじ・NIJISANJI ENから「Haunted School」グッズが登場！2026年10月20日(火)18時(JST)から販売開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457067Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESANYCOLOR株式会社は、VTuberグループ「にじさんじ・NIJISANJI EN」のハロウィンテーマグッズ「Haunted School」を2026年10月20日18時(JST)から販売開始する。 Sticker-collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection celebrates its 2.5th anniversary! Andrococo arrives! Free 100-pull campaign launches! Main Quest: Holy-Demon War Arc Chapter 27, “Decisive Battle at Mandala!”, now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457066Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マーベラス has launched a range of events to celebrate the 2.5th anniversary of the sticker-collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, including a free 100-pull campaign, a new quest, “Holy-Demon War Arc Chapter 27,” and a new character, Andrococo. Get one of 3 tarot-style cards! Fair celebrates the release of volume 3 of Fortress Girl Sylvia!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457065Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイクロマガジン社 will hold a fair from around Oct. 30 to celebrate the release of volume 3 of Fortress Girl Sylvia, giving tarot-style cards to customers who purchase eligible books. 【ウェスティンホテル東京】クリスマスを彩る華やかな20種類以上のデザートが勢揃い「Christmas Dessert Buffet」を開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457064Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESウェスティンホテル東京は、2026年11月9日から12月11日の平日限定で、インターナショナルレストラン「ザ・テラス」にて20種類以上のデザートを提供する「Christmas Dessert Buffet」を開催する。料金は大人6,800円、子供3,500円。 Written, directed and starring Teruyoshi Uchimura! New stage production! “Time moves on ~ The Spirit of Midori and the Teapot ~” to be staged in March and April!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457063Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new stage production, “Time moves on ~ The Spirit of Midori and the Teapot ~,” written, directed and starring Teruyoshi Uchimura, will be staged at Tokyo Tatemono ぴあ Theater in March and April 2027. To mark the release of the new EP “love”! Special program featuring WATWING members to be held in the AWA Loungehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457062Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the release of WATWING’s new EP “love,” AWA株式会社 will hold a special program in the online space “AWA Lounge” on Oct. 21, 2026. Reservations open Oct. 20 for the “2026 Centara Grand Christmas Cake Collection”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457042Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:55:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESセンタラグランドホテル大阪は、2026年10月20日より「2026 センタラグランドクリスマスケーキ コレクション」の予約受付を開始する。3種のクリスマスケーキと、11月13日より販売開始されるシュトーレンや焼き菓子の情報が記載されている。 Dear me proposes protein cube® bridal gifts at 阪急うめだ本店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457043Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES梅花堂紙業株式会社’s food brand “Dear me” will exhibit at the “GREEN AGE GIFT MARKET,” held at 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 4 to 10, 2026, and present protein cubes® as bridal gifts. SHINING 3D announces “FreeScan Combo+ Wireless,” a wireless 3D scanner expanding the possibilities for industrial inspectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457044Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:49:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHINING 3D has announced “FreeScan Combo+ Wireless,” a wireless 3D scanner for industrial inspection. Features include Wi-Fi 7 support, up to 2 hours of battery life, VPG technology, high-speed scanning with 93 laser lines, and AI recognition. 富士薬品 signs safety and security cooperation agreement with Matsusaka, Mie Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457045Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:48:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社富士薬品 signed an “Agreement on Cooperation for Safety and Security” with Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2026. The agreement aims for mutual cooperation and coordination in 5 areas: disaster prevention and response, promoting residents’ health, community and daily-life safety and security, monitoring older adults and others, and other matters. This is the 62nd agreement with a local government through its household medicine sales business, and the first in Mie Prefecture. 【業界初※】AI活用で商品を”モニタリング”！『イージーマイショップ』が”商品モニタリング機能”など3つの新機能を実装https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457263Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社システムリサーチ began offering 3 new AI-powered features—product monitoring, description writing, and description proofreading—for its e-commerce site-building service イージーマイショップ on Sept. 2, 2025. Festival float overturns in Japan’s Ehime, crushing deputy mayor Nambae Akihiro to deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457580Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:47:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADuring the autumn festival in Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, Deputy Mayor Nambae Akihiro was taken to hospital after being crushed when a taikodai float overturned while he was serving as a bearer, but he died. Vivian Sung plays a girl who grows into middle age in new film, portraying shifts in her character’s outlookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457581Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:46:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActor Vivian Sung stars in the Taiwan-Malaysia co-production The Era of Farewell, portraying a character from girlhood into middle age and exploring shifts in her outlook and choices. The film was nominated for 4 awards at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards and will open the event. It will be released on Nov. 13. Renxin subsidiary moves up to 那斯達克’s highest tier, seeks inclusion in biotech indexhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457582Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:45:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA仁新醫藥 announced that its subsidiary Belite has been approved to transfer from the 那斯達克 Capital Market to the Global Select Market, its highest listing tier. Belite will seek inclusion in the 那斯達克 Biotechnology Index. Referendum on Alberta independence goes ahead in Canada; secession bid may fail, but dispute could drag onhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457583Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:44:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAlberta, Canada, is holding a nonbinding referendum on leaving Canada. Polls show most voters oppose separation, but the dispute may be far from over. Violence spreads in France, sending European stocks broadly lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261019-18/index-en.html#n3457579Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:41:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMajor European stock markets fell broadly amid escalating violence in France and Italy, with Paris’s CAC 40 and Milan’s FTSE MIB leading the declines.