https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1112 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 114 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470530Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAuthor Mazda Mihiro will open COSHALL BOOQ STORE, “Yohaku Bookstore,” in Yamagata Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2026, stocking books requested by readers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470529Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESデータライブ株式会社 is beginning a collaboration with エーワンデータ株式会社. Under the collaboration, エーワンデータ will handle データライブ’s third-party maintenance services, while arrangements will be made to provide データライブ customers with エーワンデータ’s data recovery services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470528Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアマストーリー株式会社 held a joint solo performance at Shinjuku ReNY on Oct. 18, 2026, featuring 51 female university student performers from 3 locations: AMASTAGE Akihabara main store, Namba store and Sakae store. The event also featured a collaboration with ambassador Luce Twinkle Wink☆ and a joint performance with participants in the SUKI STEP PROJECT. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470527Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLivePocket株式会社 announced that applications for 'Mrs. GREEN APPLE × FM802 'POPS' TALK SESSION in Osaka supported by Pontaパス,' a public recording event featuring Mrs. GREEN APPLE and FM802 to be held on November 12, 2026, will open at 13:00 on October 21. A total of 1,000 people will be invited free of charge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470526Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKANTAN!, an employment support service for nurses operated by 株式会社カンタン, reviewed sales records from 200 medical and care facilities in the Kansai region, revealing the benefits of introducing spot shifts and challenges caused by early departures. Hospitals that were first to adopt the service have moved to regular weekly use, and the company supports worksites with its 3 services: spot work, ナラシワーク®, and ナラシワークプラス. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470525Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイユウ株式会社 will launch 'Capsule3DMaker' in November 2026 as a new feature of 'PosCloud,' its sales and inventory management service for capsule toys. The feature uses hand-drawn diagrams and AI to create 3D store maps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470524Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ノヴィータ has been commissioned by Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, to deliver the 'Maizuru City Diverse Digital Talent Development Program' and has run its 'Digital Marketing Course' for 4 consecutive years since fiscal 2023. In fiscal 2026, 10 students began the program, which has added a new 'Generative AI Utilization Course.' The cumulative number of graduates has reached 25, supporting digital transformation at local businesses and the realization of diverse work styles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470523Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大直's washi paper brand 'SIWA' will launch 'SAMIRO YUNOKI SIWA Letter Stickers,' alphabet stickers designed by textile artist Samiro Yunoki, on October 31, 2026. The price is 1,100 yen (tax included). A 2-day pop-up store will be held in Aoyama, Tokyo, as an advance sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470522Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNotice of the holiday set, a limited-edition product to be released on November 10 by p/d, the placenta-focused skincare brand of 株式会社PDS Life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470521Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ALTILAN and 株式会社中部日本プラスチック have launched 'Futatsuboshi,' a space project originating in Shizuoka, and are advancing development of a tethered satellite targeting a 2030 launch and promoting participation by local businesses. They will also hold the kickoff event 'From Hamamatsu to Space No. 4' in January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470520Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本ライオンズ will hold the charity run 'Japan Lions Free10 Running Charity Action 2026' on October 31, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of its founding. The course will finish at Toyosu Gururi Park. The event is being organized in cooperation with Special Olympics Nippon and will support initiatives including children's hospices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470519Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESASC（水産養殖管理協議会）は、日本国内でASC認証水産物の普及と責任ある養殖の実践に貢献した取組を称える「ASCアワードジャパン2026」を創設し、2026年に第1回を開催すると発表した。初開催はマーケット部門、プロデューサー部門、インパクト部門の3部門で行われ、授賞式は11月27日にヒルトン東京ベイで開催される予定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470518Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES藤一番 will offer its new 'Nagoya Red Miso Ramen,' made with 100% GI-certified Hatcho miso, for a limited time at 28 locations in Aichi and Gifu from November 5, 2026. The price is 1,090 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470517Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt 'Vancouver Fashion Week S/S’27,' held in Vancouver, Canada, in October 2026, 3 Japanese brands—viccore, fuku-fuku, and Julika—participated for the first time and made their global runway debuts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470516Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiichi Sankyo Healthcare has published a history and FAQ on its brand website to mark the 1st anniversary of approval for the commercial launch of NorLevo®, Japan’s first OTC emergency contraceptive. Sales began at pharmacies nationwide in February 2026, and it is now available at approximately 18,000 locations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470515Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCGPパートナーズ adopted ブルーモ証券’s asset management platform for IFA firms and began offering asset management proposals and support on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470514Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアーキタイプ株式会社 has published Industry Report Vol.8, tracking the 9-year status of 18 bank-authorized new business companies. There are 10 still operating, 4 dissolved, 2 sold, and 2 absorbed through mergers; only 4 of the 8 companies that closed could be confirmed through parent banks’ releases. The report also analyzes the involvement of 35 companies among 54 First Regional Bank groups, examples of disclosed withdrawal criteria, and asymmetries in cross-border transactions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470513Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社電通マクロミルインサイト will hold a free 4-part lunchtime webinar series titled “Insight Discovery” starting November 5, 2026. Aimed at addressing challenges in extracting insights and implementing them in business in the AI era, the series will offer practical methods through research on Generation α and discussions with experts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470512Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィスカース ジャパン株式会社 will release red items for a limited time for the holiday season from 3 collections by the Finnish lifestyle brand アラビア: “スンヌンタイ,” “24h トゥオキオ,” and “ヴオッコ.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470511Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES雪印メグミルク exhibited at “Milk Fest in Toyosu 2026,” held on October 17, 2026, where it held a vote on recipes using skim milk and distributed samples at its solo booth. At a joint booth with 株式会社ULTORA, it also offered advance tastings of protein products made with domestic dairy ingredients, highlighting their appeal and efforts to enhance their value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470510Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社四国の右下木の会社 has begun selling “深墨,” a food-grade powder made from Koriki Binchotan charcoal, on Amazon. The product makes use of broadleaf tree resources in southern Tokushima Prefecture and proposes a new way to use them, from fuel to food. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470509Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 200 people in their 20s to 60s who had sold branded watches, conducted by 株式会社JUNIOR, found that 86.5% hold them with an eye to selling in the future. Interest in converting assets to cash is also growing against the backdrop of changes in the economic environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470508Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本生物製剤 sponsored the event marking the establishment of the AMPP Asia Chapter as its main sponsor, and announced that “INTIME MEDÉLIA,” a femcare brand for medical institutions jointly developed with 株式会社サンルイ・インターナショナル, will launch in spring 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470507Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSurvey results on meeting-minutes tools from “ASPIC,” operated by 一般社団法人日本クラウド産業協会. Although use of the tools remains at 17.0%, 73.2% of users said they had experienced a lighter workload, and the tools also received high marks for practicality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470506Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡野バルブ製造 and JR九州 jointly conducted a proof of concept (PoC) for inspecting signpost poles using a thermographic camera, examining the relationship between temperature distribution and equipment condition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470505Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESユーシービージャパン株式会社 announced that it will relocate its headquarters to 明治安田新宿ビル in June 2027. The move is intended to strengthen its business foundation and support sustainable growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470504Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エネワンでんき announced the results of its 'Meter-Reading Day Psychology Survey,' conducted in July 2026 among 300 people. Regarding concerns about summer electricity bills, 86% said they were concerned about their bills, and 80% had experienced bills higher than expected. When faced with a bill higher than expected, respondents tended to feel a strong sense of resignation. Their most common actions were short-term energy-saving measures, such as adjusting the air conditioner temperature setting (47%), while few reviewed their electricity provider or rate plan. To ease concerns about electricity bills, respondents said they wanted services such as energy-saving advice and real-time bill checks, and about 60% said concerns about electricity bills affect their choice of electricity provider. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470503Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJOYCLE signed a joint research MOU with PRTLTB, an organization under Indonesia's national research agency BRIN, on decentralized medical waste resource-recovery technology and digital monitoring. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470502Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Mab announced that Shin Yoichi, its executive officer and COO, has been appointed director and COO. The company will use the appointment to accelerate business expansion, particularly in its Store OS business, and strengthen its organizational foundation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470501Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社もち吉 will hold the 'Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament Commemorative Mochikichi Sumo Fair' on October 31 and November 1 at its factory outlet in Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event will feature mochi-throwing and a talk show with stablemaster Asakayama and Wakamotoharu, chanko hot pot sales supervised by stablemaster Takasaki, a sumo class hosted by Dewanoumi stable, and a variety of other activities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470500Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan GAP Foundation announced the winners of the 'GAP Japan Award 2026,' which recognizes sustainable agriculture initiatives. The winners will be honored at a symposium to be held on November 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470499Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロイズ will hold the special exhibition 'PARALLELS' at two venues, Aoyama and Egoist, from October 24 to November 29, 2026. The exhibition will showcase iconic vintage furniture shaped by Italy's industrial innovation and the Nordic philosophy of craftsmanship. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470498Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNutmegLabs Japan株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社TableCheck, provider of the restaurant reservation platform 'TableCheck,' and will launch a restaurant reservation service using an AI telephone operator. The service is scheduled to launch on October 20, 2026, and will complete reservations specifying courses or plans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 100 languages, including calls from hotel main numbers and food and beverage departments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470497Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 'Dogenjers Fund' marked its 1st anniversary, receiving total donations of 4.14 million yen across 216 contributions. Leveraging Kyushu hero IP, it provided food assistance (more than 7,000 meals in total) and made 2 visits to pediatric wards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470496Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESbitBiome株式会社 announced that it achieved its project targets in a joint development project with 味の素株式会社 and received a success fee. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470459Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人ヒューマニタリアン・サポーツ will hold a screening of films directed by Kenichi Watanabe at 宮古島ラディックス on November 7 and 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470458Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES和田亮一, representative of 株式会社TOKYO EPIC, will speak at “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” to be held on October 23, 2026, as a guest of the AI video production platform AZ8. Together with Weiyu Chen of Everfir, he will discuss collaboration between people and AI through a live advertising production demonstration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470457Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES水道機工株式会社 sponsored and took part in the disaster preparedness training camp “Isolated Village Survival 2026 at TSUBAKI,” held in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, contributing to improved community disaster preparedness through a demonstration of its デイサット product. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470456Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpenAI announced plans to hire 200 additional employees in Ireland and establish an “Applied AI Lab” at its EU headquarters. This will bring its total workforce in Ireland to more than 450. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470455Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by タカマツハウス株式会社 on the use of generative AI in home hunting found that about 90% of users trust generative AI and expect it to make information gathering more efficient and serve as a conversation partner and coordinator. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470454Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe new version “Walking at Dawn” of the action RPG Duet Night Abyss, developed by Pan Studio under Hong Kong Spiral Rising Technology Co., Limited, launches on October 20, 2026. It adds the lightning-element character “Rhythm, Wielder of Flame,” new weapons, Halloween-themed skins and first-anniversary events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470453Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHmlet Japan株式会社 will open “Hmlet Tenjin Minami,” its first property in Kyushu, in the Tenjin-Minami area of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, on November 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470452Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 and 株式会社iiba have launched a business collaboration to develop a “childcare service search and booking platform” that brings together the search, comparison and booking of daycare and babysitting services. They plan to conduct a pilot in Tokyo’s 23 wards starting around March 2027, with a full-scale launch targeted for later that year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470451Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESウェディングニュース, operated by オリジナルライフ株式会社, announced the winners of ウェディングニュース花嫁ベスコス2026, its first beauty awards, with 21 products selected across 7 categories based on votes from 1,002 brides-to-be and newlyweds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470450Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES穴太商店, operated by 株式会社穴太ホールディングス, will open a new location, 穴太商店 木更津店, in Urakura, Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 29, 2026. It will feature rice-based products, local Chiba sake and a terrace where guests can bring their pets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470449Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Myca will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 18, 2026, explaining how to boost card shop purchasing sales by 300%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470448Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエーワンデータ株式会社 and データライブ株式会社 are launching a collaboration, combining third-party maintenance and data recovery technologies to build a framework that supports business continuity for both equipment and data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470447Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kikuvi announced that it will exhibit at the Japan Pavilion at CES 2027, held in Las Vegas in January 2027. This marks its second consecutive year exhibiting, following CES 2026, and aims to expand connections with North American enterprise companies and accelerate global expansion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470446Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnder the EARTHSTORY Voluntary Credit Scheme operated by 株式会社Linkhola, 株式会社フジサワ has made a supportive purchase of beef cattle GHG reduction credits created by JA鹿児島県経済連 and will use them for its own carbon offsetting in fiscal 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470445Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社電通ジャパン・インターナショナルブランズ released a research report, “From Attention to Brand Outcomes: Unpacking the Effects of Social Media Advertising,” examining the relationship between attention and brand outcomes in social media advertising in Japan, with sponsorship from Pinterest and research support from Lumen Research. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470444Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セルフプラス has launched a “Migration Assessment Sheet” for businesses considering moving from ショップサーブ to Shopify. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470443Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 will begin offering “Plan,” an AI agent specializing in new business planning, in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470442Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウィナス has launched “AI Tailor-Made Training,” which individually designs training programs to suit each company’s industry, business operations and AI literacy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470441Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日盛図書, a subsidiary of Nippan IPS, is supporting a Taipei POPUP STORE for the anime “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” planned by サイバーエージェント. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470440Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UPDATA announced that 23 companies have been confirmed as sponsors and partners for the B2B conference “OUTCOME 2026,” held with special cooperation and supervision from 一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会. The event will feature outcome case study sessions and exhibition booths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470439Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SPACER installed 14 smart lockers at 劇団四季’s Nagoya performance venue, MTG名古屋四季劇場, beginning use on Oct. 8. Designed for outdoor installation and featuring the theater’s signature colors, the lockers are available for storing belongings during performances, free of charge for up to 4 hours. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470438Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMysurance株式会社’s “Tag-in,” a system for introducing cancellation insurance on travel booking sites, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. It was recognized for making it easy to integrate insurance with more than 1 million cumulative policies simply by installing an HTML tag. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470437Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by 応用技術株式会社 on the use of digital twins in community development found that approximately 90% had experienced rework due to unclear explanatory materials, and expectations are rising for early visualization of environmental simulations and easy browser-based reviews. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470436Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPATCH&PLAY, operated by 株式会社STORY&Co., is partnering with Baluko Laundry Place 代々木上原 to hold a pop-up event called “WASH, DRY, PLAY.” for a total of 10 days between October 25 and November 29, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470435Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESミクステンド株式会社 held a 20th-anniversary campaign for its scheduling tool, Chouseisan, and received 1,508 submissions in its call for memories. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470434Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNothingは10月20日、スマートフォン「Phone (4b)」の日本発売を発表。予約受付は同日開始し、10月27日より公式サイトや楽天モバイルなどで販売を開始する。Snapdragon 6 Gen 4搭載、5,200mAhバッテリー、シースルーデザインなどが特徴。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470433Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社森未来 supported 三協立山株式会社 タテヤマアドバンス社, a company operating a commercial facilities business, in obtaining forest certification. Certification became a requirement to participate in a bulk bid from a major business partner, so the company obtained certification from scratch, leading to project orders, promotional benefits and a shift in awareness within the company. It plans to expand the use of certified materials across a broad range of fields, including its housing business and furniture for individual customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470432Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGMO Flatt Security will hold “Product Security Square #6” on December 3, 2026, with guest speakers from 4 companies: Anthropic Japan合同会社, OpenAI Japan合同会社, 株式会社Preferred Networks and 株式会社クレディセゾン. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470431Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラウドローン株式会社 has signed a business partnership agreement with DMMエナジー and will begin supporting the introduction of a bank loan comparison service for the company’s member stores and registered businesses on October 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470430Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCLINKS株式会社 announced that it will add an AI meeting-minutes feature to its telework support tool “ZaiTark” starting September 28, 2026. The feature was developed by the company, which is continuing telework despite the trend toward returning to the office, to address challenges such as missed meeting records and information gaps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470429Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES角上魚類ホールディングス株式会社 began selling “ごろっとツナフレーク” (canned tuna in oil), the first private-brand product from the 50-year-old fresh fish specialist 角上魚類, at all its stores in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470428Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOooh株式会社 has launched a campaign supporting African safari trips and is distributing a limited number of coupons worth up to 50,000 yen for trips to 5 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana and Madagascar. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470427Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東邦レオ株式会社 has begun streaming its new talk show 大原対談 on YouTube ahead of the 大原会議, to be held in Ohara, Kyoto. The first episode features architect 隈研吾. In 2026, the company plans to hold the ０th 大原会議 with 20 experts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470426Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSBクリエイティブ will launch its entertainment-literature label SB文庫 on October 20, 2026, and release 8 works by a stellar lineup of writers including 冬野夜空, 乙野四方字 and 屋久ユウキ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470425Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS announced that it will open a new store, THE GUNDAM BASE SHIBUYA, on the 5th floor of 渋谷PARCO on November 20, 2026. The store will be the company’s 3rd official Gundam merchandise facility in Tokyo, offering Gunpla, apparel and more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470424Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GAAAT created in-store artwork using its Metal Canvas Art (MCA) technology for the renovation of ポケモンカフェ TOKYO, produced by 株式会社ポケモンセンター. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470423Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpecialty stores in the new and main buildings of 日本橋髙島屋S.C. will hold the “Mushroom Menu Fair” from October 28 to November 10 in collaboration with ホクト株式会社, offering 26 menu items at 23 stores for a limited time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470422Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 咲洲こどもEXPO Executive Committee (including ATC) will hold the 14th 咲洲こどもEXPO2026 on October 24 and 25, 2026. The program includes an event marking ミズノ’s 120th anniversary, university festivals and 78 hands-on programs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470421Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES学事出版株式会社 began selling スクールプランニングノート2027年度版, a planner for school staff, through its official online store on October 20. Cumulative sales of the series have exceeded 770,000 copies, and reservations for the limited edition during the approximately 1-month period after reservations opened are up approximately 30% year on year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470420Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社旅色トラベル has begun selling accommodation plans for 三朝温泉 健康づくりの宿 ブランナールみささ on the travel media site 旅色. Winter-only plans include snow crab and Tottori-raised Japanese Black beef. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470419Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プロダクトフォース will launch “Moderator Matching” on October 20, 2026, through its direct research platform ユニーリサーチ, connecting companies with experienced professional moderators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470418Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエフエムジー＆ミッション株式会社 is renewing “Mission Brilliant,” its skincare-inspired base makeup brand, and will launch 3 items on November 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470417Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デジライズ has launched “デジライズ セキュリティ診断,” a free security assessment service that checks 5 areas in about 20 seconds with just a URL. The company has supported AI adoption at more than 600 companies and for more than 50,000 people, and offers security assessments, consulting and AI security education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470416Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES薩摩酒造株式会社 will hold “神の河MUSEUM” in Harajuku, Tokyo, on November 7 and 8, 2026, to mark the 38th anniversary of the launch of its authentic barley shochu “神の河.” The event will showcase barrel-making craftsmanship and the aging process, and offer free tastings and merchandise for sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470415Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コラボス will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” Japan’s largest call center industry event, taking place on November 12 and 13, 2026, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The booth will feature demonstrations of the latest voice agent and AI analytics functions in its AI call center system “VLOOM,” and visitors can also consult with staff about improving operational efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470414Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング will hold the online seminar “Rethinking Shareholder Returns: Capital Allocation in an Era of Growth Investment” on October 23, 2026. Speakers including Toshio Miyagawa will discuss the balance between increasing corporate value and shareholder returns, in light of the revised CG Code and growth investment guidelines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470413Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社RC is running a joint purchase campaign with used camera buyer ファイブスターカメラ for old memory cards, including SD cards and CompactFlash cards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470412Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESブルーモ証券 has begun providing an asset management platform to CGPパートナーズ, an IFA firm. CGPパートナーズ began using the platform and making proposals to clients on October 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470411Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESパナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold an online webinar on November 24, 2026, covering RFP preparation for ERP projects and ways to reduce add-ons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470410Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESヒューマンキャンパス高等学校, operated by 学校法人佐藤学園, will launch a new “Meteorology and Environment” major in April 2027, preparing students for the national Weather Forecaster qualification. The curriculum was jointly developed with 日本気象株式会社, and students can enroll online from anywhere in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470409Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR東日本伊藤忠不動産開発株式会社 held “CREVIA Thanks Day,” an event exclusively for residents and contract holders of its CREVIA condominium brand, at CREVIA BASE Tokyo on September 28, 2026. The venue was reserved for a special viewing of “The World of Pixar.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470408Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVisit Finland announced that it will host “Have Some Finnish,” a special dinner date for 16 singles from around the world, in Helsinki and Tampere in February 2027. Applications will be accepted through November 10, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470407Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟と南海放送は、9月26日に松山市の梅津寺海岸で『スポGOMI甲子園2026 愛媛県大会』を開催した。15～18歳の高校生25チームが参加し、宇和島東高校Bチームが優勝した。当日の参加者74人で収集されたごみの総量は63.1kgだった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470406Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES田中貴金属工業 has developed lead-free precious-metal quantum dot materials for near-infrared and shortwave infrared sensing through joint research with 名古屋大学. Sample distribution is scheduled to begin in January 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470405Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAction sports brand Vans will grand-open its permanent store, “Vans Store Shibuya PARCO,” on the 5th floor of 渋谷PARCO on Nov. 20, 2026. The move follows the success of a limited-time pop-up store held in January of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470404Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FlukeForest will launch its “Grinder Brush,” designed specifically for cleaning coffee equipment, on Makuake starting Oct. 23, 2026. Made with premium pony hair, it is designed to reduce the scattering of coffee grounds caused by static electricity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470403Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社博士.com has launched a special page for creating, managing and using online training manuals through its AI-powered cloud video editing tool “メディア博士.” The manuals can be used to train store staff and pass on technical skills in industries including retail, food service, manufacturing and construction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470402Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アクル has begun providing its fraud detection and authentication system “ASUKA” for the lift ticket sales service on “SURF&SNOW,” a ski resort information site operated by 一般社団法人日本料飲外国人雇用協会. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470401Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESユニクロ will launch its 2026 knitwear capsule collection on Oct. 30, 2026, in collaboration with Italian designer Francesco Risso under the name “UNIQLO F. RISSO.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470400Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470399Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スカイマティクス has launched “Text Box,” a new feature for its spatial data integration platform “くみき” that lets users place text directly on maps and orthophotos. The company has also updated its automatic DWG drawing placement feature to enable accurate overlays based on coordinate information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470398Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフォーティエンスコンサルティング, part of NTTデータグループ, will begin offering an AI-powered new business development support service for the consumer goods industry on Oct. 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470397Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Fairfield by Marriott Roadside Station Project will hold a doburoku and amazake tasting event in Gujo, Gifu Prefecture, on Nov. 22, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470396Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith support from 日本IBM, 日東工業 has developed a generative AI app to extract distribution board quotation information from equipment drawings. The app will be available to approximately 50 sales representatives across 23 locations nationwide, with phased rollout in actual business operations beginning in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-09/index-en-p2.html#n3470395Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNatto specialty shop “納豆舎 / NATTO SHA,” operated by 株式会社Lumiere, will open on Oct. 31, 2026, in “Wa VISON,” within the VISON resort complex in Taki, Mie Prefecture.