AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-20 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 528 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 210 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Now on sale: a tour to pick “Yamakawa mandarins” and make herbal tea in Miyama City!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471796Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:44:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR九州 is offering a day tour in Miyama City featuring “Yamakawa mandarin” picking and making original herbal tea. Departing from and returning to Hakata Station on Nov. 7, 2026. Checkout.com and Samsung Electronics forge global partnershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471797Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:42:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESCheckout.com has forged a global partnership with Samsung Electronics to strengthen its payment infrastructure and expand Samsung Pay merchant acceptance. Senior entrepreneurship × AI: Results after 2 months—18 people aged 58–80 take on AI-powered business creation! Demo Day for the first cohort of the “Entrepreneurship Program for People 60 and Older” to be held in Yokohama on Oct. 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471798Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:42:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Demo Day for the first cohort of the “Entrepreneurship Program for People 60 and Older,” run by 株式会社SilverX, will be held in Yokohama on Oct. 30, 2026. The 18 participants, aged 58–80, will present the results of using AI agents to develop their businesses over 2 months. 『THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV』より、「ブルー・マリー」がフィギュア化。「不敵な微笑み顔」フェイスパーツ付きの「あみあみ限定版」で登場。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471799Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESあみあみ, operated by 大網株式会社, will release a 1/7-scale finished figure of Blue Mary from SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV” under the GOLDENHEAD+ brand. The あみあみ-exclusive edition includes a special face part and an acrylic plate. PENDLETON for BIOTOP 26AWhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471800Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:38:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES“PENDLETON for BIOTOP 26AW,” the first collaborative exclusive item from “BIOTOP,” operated by 株式会社ジュン, and American-style brand “PENDLETON,” founded in 1863, will go on sale on Nov. 7, 2026. Preorders begin on Oct. 23. A cat from “Little Kitty, Big City” appears on a giant Shinjuku screen! Giveaway campaign for a white Nintendo Switch(TM) (OLED Model), game software and a plush toyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471801Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セガ is running a 3D video display on a street-side screen at the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station for “Little Kitty, Big City,” a game developed by Double Dagger Studio, and is holding a giveaway campaign for prizes including a white Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) and game software. The app version is also available on the App Store and Google Play. Notice of 2028-29 season B.PREMIER license approvalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471802Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES群馬クレインサンダーズ announced that the B.PREMIER license for the 2028-29 season was approved at the B.LEAGUE board meeting on Oct. 20. 【Marketing partnership】Smart cutting machine Cricut and craft supplies company MYmama announce marketing partnership!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471803Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESSmart cutting machine brand Cricut and handicraft materials maker MYmama have entered into a marketing partnership and begun collaborating on joint social media posts, study sessions and other initiatives. 【声の可能性と、身近な自然の魅力を発見】神田外語大学で11月に2つの公開講座を開講https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471804Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES神田外語大学は2026年11月、学内施設「ミレニアムハウス」にて一般参加可能な公開講座2つを開講する。一つは演劇手法を用いて声の表現力を磨く講座（参加費：一般6000円など）、もう一つはキャンパス内の植物を観察するミニ観察会（無料）である。 “Could the best player in Japan be right here?” Crane game arcade chain Benex launches “Ben League,” a figure-prize ranking that spotlights “top-class players in Japan”; an astonishing 【619 figures】 claimed by the leader in the first 12 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471814Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBenex, a crane game arcade chain operated by 株式会社ティスコ, has been running the “Ben League” figure-prize ranking at all 5 locations since Oct. 8, 2026, with a player at its Kawagoe location taking the lead in the first 12 days. SCIEN launches joint project with コクヨ to use AI to visualize how offices are usedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471813Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SCIEN and コクヨ株式会社 have launched the “Office AI Measurement Project,” which uses AI to visualize how office spaces are used based on video data. 【Takamatsu & Kagurazaka】カワニシカバン to hold Halloween events at its directly operated stores. Customers who make a purchase will receive a limited-edition sticker. Sweets for children will also be available at the Takamatsu flagship store — a bag brand from Kagawa with 150,000 YouTube subscribershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471812Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESカワニシカバン (株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト), based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, will hold Halloween events at its directly operated Takamatsu flagship store and Tokyo Kagurazaka store. During the event, customers who make a purchase in-store will receive a limited-edition sticker, and sweets will also be handed out to children at the Takamatsu flagship store. ReYuu Japan announces start of sales partnership in the cybersecurity field with its consolidated subsidiary ネクスト・セキュリティ株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471811Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESReYuu Japanは、連結子会社のネクスト・セキュリティ株式会社とサイバーセキュリティ分野における販売連携を開始した。両社は販売店基本契約及び紹介店基本契約を締結し、ReYuu Japanの法人顧客基盤とネクスト・セキュリティの専門知見を組み合わせ、関連サービスの販売機会拡大を目指す。 “Kyoto Omuro Kadensho,” a Japanese-style hot spring inn at the entrance to the World Heritage site Ninnaji Temple, wins the “2026 Good Design Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471810Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Kyoto Omuro Kadensho,” operated by 株式会社共立メンテナンス, has won the “2026 Good Design Award.” Contemporary art museum “Hyper Museum Hanno” to present “End of Nostalgia,” a vision of the future of humanity and the world generated by AI artist Emi Kusanohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471809Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA major solo exhibition, “End of Nostalgia,” by AI artist Emi Kusano will be held from November 14, 2026, at “Hyper Museum Hanno,” a contemporary art museum operated by 株式会社ムーミン物語. Students and working adults interested in starting a business can turn ideas into reality, receive hands-on mentoring from practitioners, and pitch to investors. “Niigata Startup Round,” a practical program offering a complete experience of the business development process, to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471808Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs the first installment of Niigata City’s entrepreneurship program “Niigata Startup Round,” the “AI Prototype Challenge” will be held, where participants use AI tools to turn ideas into prototypes. Beginners are welcome, and Yutaro Higashi of 信州Generative AI Lab will serve as instructor. 【近畿エリア限定】1食で最大22.6gのたんぱく質が摂れる惣菜2品が登場！「砂ずりの黒胡椒焼き」＆「鶏から揚げ ゆずソース」を順次発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471807Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will sequentially launch 2 high-protein prepared dishes, “Black Pepper-Grilled Gizzards with a Hint of Lemon” and “Fried Chicken with Yuzu Sauce,” at セブン‐イレブン stores in the Kinki region. A project born from collaboration between a startup and a major company begins work toward shaping the future of Hashimotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471806Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES神奈川県が推進する「ビジネスアクセラレータ—かながわ（BAK）」の支援により、株式会社indentと京王電鉄株式会社が連携し、「えき・まち・未来」をテーマとした短編SF小説コンテストを開催し、橋本エリアのまちづくりに取り組む。 Considering a richer future for people, communities and the economy through the food culture industry: “PI FORUM 2026” to be held October 29 in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo — exploring and advancing Japanese-style well-being and the food culture industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471805Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESパソナ総合研究所, part of 株式会社パソナグループ, will hold “PI FORUM 2026” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on October 29, to discuss exploring and advancing Japanese-style well-being through the food culture industry. A joyful Christmas feast from Shibuya. December offerings include dinners featuring amuse-bouches on a star-shaped stand, lunches with red wine-braised domestic beef cheeks, and takeout sets to elevate at-home partieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471771Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:27:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESBar & Dining “TORRENT” at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL will serve a Christmas menu from December 2026. Offerings include dinner courses with amuse-bouches on a star-shaped stand, lunch featuring red wine-braised domestic beef cheeks, takeout roast chicken and hors d’oeuvre sets, and limited-time cocktails. GLOBAL FIRE CLUB refreshes membership plans with 5 clearly outlined benefits | Representative Yuji Mizutanihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471772Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:27:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESSilver Crest Advisory OÜ has revamped the one-time membership plan for its overseas relocation and finance community, “GLOBAL FIRE CLUB,” and launched a new plan with 5 benefits on October 17, 2026, priced at ¥49,800 including tax. Announcement of a special lecture at “DX Comprehensive EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” by HRラウンジ, an open community for HR professionals, and a community posting campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471773Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES3 founding companies will host “HRラウンジ,” an open community for HR professionals, and hold a special lecture at “DX Comprehensive EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” as well as run a posting campaign on OKWAVE. Beyond Power社と正規販売代理店契約を締結。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471774Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:25:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ザオバ has signed an authorized sales agency agreement with Beyond Power社 for its next-generation training equipment brand, “Beyond Power.” The 24th Forum on High School–University Collaborative Education: “How Does Inquiry-Based Learning Connect to University Education?—The Potential of High School–University Articulation, Including Admissions”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471775Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:22:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 24th Forum on High School–University Collaborative Education, hosted by 公益財団法人大学コンソーシアム京都, will be held on the theme of society and public education in 2040, featuring a keynote address by the director-general of the Higher Education Bureau at 文部科学省 and case studies shared by high school and university faculty. [Coming soon] Online on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 15:00! <Very-short-term depreciation apartment investment> Explaining the risks and countermeasures to know before purchasinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471776Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:21:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゴールドオンライン will host a free webinar on Oct. 24, with Shinichi Tsushima of Towa Corporation as the speaker, explaining the risks and countermeasures for very-short-term depreciation apartment investments. [ANNA SU] New accessories featuring the 2027 zodiac sign, the Sheep, are herehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471777Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESANNA SUI has released new accessories featuring the 2027 zodiac sign, the Sheep. The prices and release date for the necklace and ring, as well as the stores carrying them, have been announced. The latest ramen guide to finding Saitama’s “must-try bowl”—the nation’s No. 1 ramen magazine by actual sales*—Ramen Walker Saitama 2027, on sale Oct. 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471778Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 will release the latest Saitama edition of the ramen magazine Ramen Walker, Ramen Walker Saitama 2027, on Oct. 20, 2026. It features 18 new shops serving ramen styles such as tonkotsu shoyu and seafood tonkotsu, as well as the results of the Ramen Walker Grand Prix Saitama 2026, and introduces more than 180 bowls selected from across the prefecture. How did they tackle 4 vulnerabilities, including “CVSS 9.8”? A Fluentd maintainer from クリアコード reveals the inside story of the response at CloudNative Days Winter 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471783Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShizuo Fujita, a Fluentd maintainer at 株式会社クリアコード, will speak at CloudNative Days Winter 2026, explaining the inside story and countermeasures behind the response to 4 vulnerabilities, including “CVSS 9.8.” We developed the world’s first automated metabolome analysis systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471782Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEDO, Kobe University and Shimadzu Corporation have developed the world’s first automated metabolome analysis system, automating processes from microbial culturing through sample preparation for analysis. A demonstration using E. coli confirmed differences in metabolic changes among strains. [For overseas markets] 株式会社 UnReact releases e-commerce app “UR: Customer Metafields CSV”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471781Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UnReact released the Shopify app “UR: Customer Metafields CSV” on Oct. 6, 2026. It enables bulk export and import of customer metafields in CSV format. Bridging the information gap between sales and legal! The OLGA for Agentforce upgrade enables contract management ledger data to be used from Slackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471780Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGVA TECH株式会社 has upgraded its Salesforce AgentExchange app, OLGA for Agentforce, enabling users to search and use contract management ledger data in natural language from Slack and Agentforce. What is HR data for? Report on the “Human Capital Conference 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471779Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社宣伝会議は7月29日、「人財会議カンファレンス2026」を開催し、ビジネスリサーチラボ、クレオ、日本能率協会コンサルティング、日揮ホールディングス、デンソーの各社が登壇し、人的資本経営における人事データの活用やエンゲージメント向上の実践事例を共有した。 Recruitment opens in 2 areas—Oga and Kyoto Tango—for a 2-night, 3-day “Local Zebra Tour” that explores business leaders’ doubts and struggleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471784Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:19:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Zebras and Company and NEWLOCAL have opened applications for the “Local Zebra Tour” in Oga, Akita Prefecture, and the Kyoto Tango area. Applications are also ongoing in 3 areas: Fukushima, Kagoshima and Shimane. Announcement of the establishment of 一般社団法人東三河新事業振興協会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471785Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:17:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人東三河新事業振興協会 was established on May 24, Reiwa 8, and began operations on July 1. It took over operations from 株式会社サイエンス・クリエイト and will work to promote industry-academia-government collaboration and create and nurture new businesses, as well as manage and operate Toyohashi Science Core. A must-see for web staff at government agencies, local governments and major companies! A course on creating “iPDFs” (“PDFs with i [愛, love]”) that support automatic read-aloud and AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471786Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:16:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe social welfare corporation Nippon Lighthouse will hold free in-person courses on creating “iPDFs” (“PDFs with i [愛, love]”) accessible to people with visual impairments and AI in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka in November and December 2026. [福岡大学] Campus illuminations to light up (from 10/30)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471787Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:15:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES福岡大学 will light up the lawn plaza on campus starting October 30 and plans to hold an event in April of Reiwa 9 to mark the completion of its new main building. Ahrefs、SEO・AI 検索の問題を検出する「サイト監査」を強化。4 億件超のリンクを扱う規模へhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471788Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:15:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAhrefs Pte. Ltd. has enhanced its “Site Audit” feature to support large websites and detect technical issues with SEO and AI search, enabling stable operation in a live project handling more than 400 million links. Full-length broadcasts of 3 Ado live performance videos on the large screen “YUNIKA VISION” in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471642Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:13:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ユニカ will feature 3 full-length Ado live performance videos on the large screen “YUNIKA VISION” in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Former senior analyst at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 佐藤優, distills “wisdom for life” on relationships, work, organizations and money into 100 insights in “100 Insights You Should Know in Life,” on sale 10/21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471643Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:11:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESForest Publishing will release “100 Insights You Should Know in Life,” a book by former senior analyst at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs 佐藤優, on October 21, 2026. The book distills “wisdom for life” on relationships, work, organizations and money into 100 insights. It costs 1,925 yen (tax included) and is 320 pages long. Turning business card exchanges into dance?! A workshop for businesspeople exploring the essence of work through everyday actions, to be held at Fukuoka Growth Next on Monday, November 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471644Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:11:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社明治産業 will hold “CAW LAB,” a workshop for businesspeople, at Fukuoka Growth Next on November 2, 2026. The theme is to express “exchanging business cards” through dance and build the ability to explore what is essential and communicate effectively in the AI era. [ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts] Takumi Honami glass installation: a 10-day-only glass art space resonating with the nature of Takagamine, Kyotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471645Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts will host “Takumi Honami Glass Installation,” an installation by glass artist 本阿彌匠, from October 23 to November 1, 2026. A special tea gathering will also be held during the exhibition. [伊豆市, Shizuoka Prefecture] “We were delighted by how comfortable it is to live here and the warmth of the people”—a hit with last year’s participants, too! Applications open for the joint 伊豆市・伊豆の国市 relocation experience tour on Saturday, October 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471652Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES伊豆市 and 伊豆の国市 in Shizuoka Prefecture will hold a joint relocation experience tour for people considering moving there on October 31, 2026. Capacity is 5 groups; participation is free, though participants will cover actual expenses. This autumn is also a good time to book graduation trips. “Autumn Discount Campaign” offering up to 5,000 yen offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471651Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社旅工房 will run its “Autumn Discount Campaign” from October 20 to November 19, 2026, distributing coupons for up to 5,000 yen off overseas travel. Fluffy and creamy. A delicious taste of autumn: Saboten’s new “Hokkaido Chestnut Pumpkin and 4-Cheese Croquette,” available for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471650Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESとんかつ新宿さぼてん, operated by 株式会社グリーンハウスフーズ, will offer its new “Hokkaido Chestnut Pumpkin and 4-Cheese Croquette” for a limited time at delicatessen locations nationwide starting October 20. Whether you play golf or not, come enjoy it together. Experiential event “Golf de Asobo by GDO” to be held in Novemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471649Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン will hold “Golf de Asobo by GDO,” an experiential event for golfers and beginners alike, at メトログリーン東陽町 in Koto City, Tokyo, on November 13 and 14, 2026. People who accumulate more dental plaque have more “tongue coating (舌苔),” and the coating contains more amino acids that may serve as nutrients for bacteriahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471648Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJoint research by Kao and Shimadzu Corporation found that people who accumulate more dental plaque have more tongue coating and more amino acids that can nourish bacteria. “Asahi Dry Zero Foam Mug Can” package redesigned; year-round sales begin October 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471647Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsahi Breweries has redesigned the packaging for its non-alcoholic beverage “Asahi Dry Zero Foam Mug Can” and will begin year-round sales on October 27. “Future Non-Alcoholic Lemon Sour” year-round sales begin October 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471646Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsahi Beer will begin year-round sales on October 27 of Mirai no Non-Alcohol Lemon Sour, a non-alcoholic cocktail-style drink containing lemon slices. Fall foliage at its peak! The Takino Autumn Foliage Festival runs through Nov. 10! [Takino Suzuran Hillside Park]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471653Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:08:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe fall foliage across Takino Suzuran Hillside Park is at its peak, and the Takino Autumn Foliage Festival is underway through November 10. In addition to autumn scenery featuring kochia and maple trees, the park is holding a range of events, including tours of the former Atsubetsu Mountain Waterwheel Machinery Works site and bingo games. [Aucfan] Takes the stage at CREOK’s 1st-anniversary event, discussing the potential of next-generation e-commerce in a talk sessionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471654Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オークファン took part in the 1st-anniversary event for 株式会社CREOK, held on October 16, 2026, and discussed collaboration in live commerce, the compatibility of reused goods with live commerce, and prospects for cross-border e-commerce. ZENPORT launches AI support chat “AskZENPORT”—AI guides users through ZENPORT’s features and explains items on screenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471655Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:05:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Zenport added AskZENPORT, a support chat that uses AI to guide users through procedures and explain the meaning of items, to its global supply chain data hub ZENPORT, and began offering it on October 20, 2026. [Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] New designated garbage bag design chosen by public vote, featuring the Chibanian and factory night viewshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471656Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:04:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESIchihara City, Chiba Prefecture, selected a design by public vote for new designated garbage bags to be introduced in October of Reiwa 9. The winning design is themed around “the city’s landscape.” Public hearing to be held on draft guidelines and standard specifications for the development of OpenRoaming-compatible Wi-Fihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471657Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:03:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都 will hold a public hearing on draft guidelines and standard specifications to accelerate the development of OpenRoaming-compatible public Wi-Fi. It is seeking opinions from municipalities and staff responsible for private facilities, among others, with publication targeted for March of Reiwa 9. An upgraded version of the hit series, with cumulative sales surpassing 110,000 units. Launch of “ラクア Plus,” a tank-style dishwasher with a reservation function that requires no installation and is ready to use immediatelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471658Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:02:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンコー株式会社 launched “ラクア Plus,” an upgraded version of its “ラクア” tank-style dishwasher series, which has surpassed 110,000 units in cumulative sales, on October 20. Requiring no installation, the appliance features new functions such as a reservation timer and a drying-cancel option, and is being marketed as a household appliance that saves on water and electricity bills. Winners announced for 8 awards, including the Governor’s Cup, at the 2026 Governor’s Cup Open Data Hackathon!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471659Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:02:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都 conducted the final judging for the 2026 Governor’s Cup Open Data Hackathon and selected 8 award winners from 486 entries. The top prize, the Governor’s Cup, went to team レイヤード for its proposal みちよみ. The event also reported progress in the use of generative AI and citizen-led development. SRIXON ranks No. 1 among iron brands used, based on registration data from 1,760 golfershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471660Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:01:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダブルボギー analyzed registration data from the my GOLF GEAR golf club management app and found that SRIXON ranked No. 1 among iron brands used, at 17.6%, followed by TaylorMade in 2nd place, at 16.1%. The survey covered 1,760 people. 28 businesses from Nara Prefecture gather at イオンモール高の原 for “Discover the Region’s Charm” fairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471661Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:01:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES奈良県商工会連合会 will hold the “Discover the Region’s Charm” fair at イオンモール高の原 from October 23 to 25. In collaboration with 33 chambers of commerce and 4 chambers of commerce and industry across Nara Prefecture, the event will feature a specialty products exhibition and sales event by 28 businesses, as well as tourism promotion booths, to revitalize the region and expand sales channels. Japan’s entertainment scene also goes “NO LIMIT!”: latest update on “Universal Cool Japan 2027”; “Detective Conan World,” where visitors can experience the world of “Detective Conan” in “ultra-realistic” fashion, confirmedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471662Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン has confirmed that “Detective Conan World” will be held as part of “Universal Cool Japan 2027,” marking the park’s 25th anniversary. Running from February 10 to June 30, 2027, the event will feature 3 major attractions, including a restaurant experience with a completely refreshed venue and experience. EXTONE Drive beta version launches free of charge, enabling kintone attachments to be stored on a NAS or file serverhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471663Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社C-RISE will begin offering the beta version of EXTONE Drive free of charge from October 20, 2026. The service lets users store and manage kintone attachments on an in-house NAS or file server. [Special Learning] Free sample distribution: Export records of legally required training with one click. Also supports committee minutes registration and AI-generated training summarieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471664Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Lean on Me added 3 features to Special Learning, an e-learning service for disability welfare facilities, on September 30, 2026: PDF export of training records, registration of committee minutes, and automatic creation of training summaries using AI. For beauty salons aiming to expand to multiple locations, DEAN Group’s 藤田真輝 oversees soeasy’s “A Manager’s Handbook for Growing People and Stores,” available from October 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471665Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社soeasy will begin offering the paid content “A Manager’s Handbook for Growing People and Stores,” supervised by DEAN Group representative director 藤田真輝, through its soeasy buddy for beauty app for beauty salons from October 20, 2026. Collaboration campaign with popular VTuber group “にじさんじ,” “ですわバッテリーinアポロ・ルシアス～満喫中ですわ～,” launches Nov. 20 (Friday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471666Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESA collaboration campaign with “ですわバッテリー,” a unit belonging to VTuber group “にじさんじ,” will run from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, 2026, at Kin-ei Apollo Building, operated by 株式会社きんえい, and Abeno Lucias. The campaign will feature limited-edition gifts, collaboration spots and an SNS giveaway. Enjoy Japan’s seasonal catch! Fall fish cooking class to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471768Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES経済産業省主催、株式会社JTBおよび株式会社ABC Cooking Studio運営による秋のお魚料理教室が11月27日に開催される。福島県産のひらめやすずき等を使用したレシピを学ぶ無料イベントで、定員40名。 【静岡県伊豆市】伊豆が好き、その気持ちを地域とつながる一歩に。二地域居住者と巡る現地バスツアー『伊豆の伸びしろ、見に行こう！』を10月31日（土）に開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471767Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES静岡県伊豆市は、2026年10月31日に二地域居住者を対象とした現地バスツアー『伊豆の伸びしろ、見に行こう！』を開催する。湯ヶ島や恋人岬などを巡り、空き家や特産品「土肥びわ」、お試し住宅などを見る。参加費は1,000円。JR東海が交通費負担軽減制度を提供。 石川県No.1のカニは、今年から両会場で1杯に。「蟹-1・姫-1グランプリ」11月6日開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471766Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES石川県漁業協同組合は、2026年11月6日に「蟹-1グランプリ」と「姫-1グランプリ」を開催し、両会場を通じて最高落札額の1杯をグランプリとする。日本回転寿司協会からの義援金トロフィーが贈呈され、サッポロビールとカルビーのPRブースも設置される。 More than half of people with side-job experience have tried work they can do with just a smartphone!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471765Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by 株式会社リョーザン found that more than half of people with side-job experience have tried work that can be done using only a smartphone, and about 40% are currently doing such work. The most common side jobs were answering surveys and using points websites, while more than half earned less than ¥10,000. In addition, about 70% of those with side-job experience were interested in side jobs using photos taken with a smartphone. Kinish, which makes dairy alternatives from rice, raises ¥490 million in Series A first closehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471764Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kinish develops dairy alternative products using rice as its starting point and has raised ¥490 million in a Series A first close through a third-party allotment of shares to INSPiRE Mutualistic Symbiosis Fund 1, Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund (the CVC of 株式会社島津製作所), 株式会社大林組 and Love Veggies Holding Ltd. A professional who knows the real perspectives of both hiring companies and job seekers speaks out—株式会社Izul CEO Nakata appears on HERP’s official YouTube channel!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471763Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNakata, representative director of 株式会社Izul, which operates a recruitment agency business, appeared on HERP株式会社’s official YouTube channel and discussed job-search support know-how and the realities of the hiring market from the perspectives of both hiring companies and job seekers. Career agent service “My Career” × exclusive KOKUYO collaboration! Campaign giving stationery to job seekers launches Oct. 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471762Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シーマインドキャリアは、就活エージェントサービス「マイキャリ」においてコクヨ株式会社とコラボし、10月7日より27卒・28卒の就活生向けに文房具3点セットを抽選で200名にプレゼントするキャンペーンを開始した。 UNITY’s support framework for using TikTok Shop in the K-beauty sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471761Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUNITY株式会社 has joined TikTok Shop’s partner programs (TSP and TAP) and launched full-scale support for using TikTok Shop in the K-beauty sector. “バガチャン2026” champion becomes the world’s best! Collaboration burger jointly developed by the winning chef and Wendy’s now on sale to rave reviews!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471760Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES「バガチャン2026」で世界一に輝いた恵比寿BLACOWSの高野帯刀シェフとウェンディーズ・ファーストキッチンが共同開発した「和牛ミートソースバーガー」が期間限定で販売中。 DriveNets DNOS-powered white-box router adopted by OPTAGEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471759Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDriveNets announced that it delivered a DNOS-powered white-box router to OPTAGE through NEC Networks & System Integration. HIX AI unveils new “Skills” feature to fully automate complex tasks! Complete multi-step workflows in one go and achieve outstanding productivityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471758Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 20, 2026, INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD. released “Skills,” a new feature for its core brand HIX AI that gives AI agents specialized execution capabilities. The feature autonomously handles complex workflows involving multiple steps, including generating videos from images, data analysis, PDF analysis and business report creation, boosting productivity. アンドエル, which offers the health-support service アンドエルワーク for business professionals and corporations, enters a business partnershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471757Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社事業人 and アンドエル株式会社 have launched a business partnership and will establish a framework to jointly support organizational development and health-focused management. [三越伊勢丹ニッコウトラベル × nanadecor] First-ever project! A luxurious 1-day retreat tour to rejuvenate body and mind aboard the 三越伊勢丹プレミアムクルーザー will be held on Nov. 15 (Sun.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471756Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOrganic cotton brand nanadecor is collaborating for the first time with 株式会社三越伊勢丹ニッコウトラベル to hold a 1-day retreat tour on Nov. 15, 2026, using the specially chartered 三越伊勢丹プレミアムクルーザー bus. Tokyu Kids Base Camp to hold its first education festival, ＫＢＣ子ども未来フェス２０２６https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471755Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社東急キッズベースキャンプ, as part of the Tokyu Scrum Project, is partnering with 浜学園グループ, 朝日学生新聞社 and キッズコーチ協会 to hold the education event ＫＢＣ子ども未来フェス２０２６ at Futako-Tamagawa Rise on Dec. 19, 2026. Bétta | [On sale Oct. 19] Dr. Betta Brain Wide-Neck Doodle Bottle 240ml / Limited quantity〈2027 Year of the Sheep zodiac bottle〉https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471754Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ズーム・ティー released the limited-edition Dr. Betta Brain Wide-Neck Doodle Bottle 240ml on Oct. 19, featuring a design inspired by the Sheep, the zodiac animal for 2027. Passing regional food culture on to the future: Agency for Cultural Affairs opens applications for “100-Year Food” and “Food Culture Museums”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471753Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Agency for Cultural Affairs has opened applications for Reiwa 8 for its “100-Year Food” and “Food Culture Museums” programs, which aim to pass regional food culture on to the next generation. To date, 329 and 149 entries, respectively, have been certified, and online applications using G-Biz ID will be available going forward. 株式会社ISTソフトウェア publishes track record in medical device and power-related systems development! Responding to development needs nationwide from its Sendai basehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471752Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ISTソフトウェア has published 3 examples of its medical device and power-related systems development work on its website. It is meeting development needs from across Japan by leveraging its remote development setup based in Sendai. [A forum where assistive technology makers and users co-create the support equipment of the future] Seminar program announced for the “Needs-Seeds Matching Forum 2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471751Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人テクノエイド協会 has released the seminar program for the “Needs-Seeds Matching Forum 2026.” The event is one of Japan’s largest gatherings where developers and people with disabilities co-create assistive devices. It will be held online starting Oct. 1, Reiwa 8, with in-person sessions in Tokyo on Dec. 17 and 18 of the same year. Full-scale development of mass-production technology for optoelectronic fusion devices to support next-generation AI computinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471750Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES5 companies—NTT, NTT Innovative Devices, Japan Semiconductor, Furukawa Electric and Shinko Electric Industries—are stepping up development of mass-production technology for optoelectronic fusion devices to support next-generation AI computing under NEDO’s “Post-5G Information and Communications System Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project,” which they were selected for. Special exhibition immerses visitors in the world of “Girls Band Cry,” the music anime series popular for its human drama and high-quality 3DCG! アニメ東京ステーション special exhibition: “Girls Band Cry”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471749Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special exhibition themed around 東映アニメーション’s TV anime “Girls Band Cry” and CG anime “Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart” will open at アニメ東京ステーション on Nov. 14, 2026. Winners announced for “Arimino Photo Presentation 2026,” a photo contest for hairstylists and cosmetology students!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471748Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アリミノ has announced the winners of “Arimino Photo Presentation 2026,” a photo contest for hairstylists and cosmetology students. Winners in each category, including the Grand Prize, have been selected, and an awards ceremony will be held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1 on Nov. 17. An exhibition of the works is also planned for Jan. 2027. Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises working to raise wages—Application period extended for the wage-increase priority course of the “Creative Ideas Challenge Program”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471747Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都 and （公財）東京都中小企業振興公社 are expanding applications for the “Creative Ideas Challenge Program,” which supports small and medium-sized enterprises in developing wage-increase plans, by moving up the application period for the wage-increase priority course and adding an additional application round. Monteur recreates the taste of Meiji’s “Chelsea” in sweets! 3 new products, including cream puffshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471746Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社モンテール is collaborating with 株式会社明治’s long-running “Chelsea” brand to sell 3 products for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026: butter-scotch-style cream puffs, yogurt-scotch-style éclairs and an assortment of waffles. November 14: Saitama Prefectural Citizens’ Day Special Event “Thomas the Tank Engine Character Show”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471745Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Thomas the Tank Engine Character Show” will be held at SKIPシティ映像ミュージアム as a special event for Saitama Prefectural Citizens’ Day on November 14. The related “The World of Thomas the Tank Engine” exhibition will also be open free of charge. Event Report: The “RKKCS Thank You Match” was held on Sunday, October 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471744Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社RKKCS held the “RKKCS Thank You Match” at Egao Kenko Stadium on October 11, 2026, during the J.League match between ロアッソ熊本 and 愛媛FC, drawing 7,239 attendees. 三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと堺 4周年記念！皆様への感謝を込めて“4”にちなんだおトクな限定特典が登場 10月31日(土)より「4th Anniversary Fair」開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471743Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will hold the “4th Anniversary Fair” from October 31 to November 12 at 三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと堺, which marks its 4th anniversary on November 8, 2026. The fair will feature discounts and events tied to “4,” as well as a public recording of an FM802 program featuring ano as a guest. Keisei Line timetable revision to take effect on Saturday, November 21, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471742Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES京成電鉄 will revise its timetable on November 21, 2026, increasing Skyliner services and extending train services on the Matsudo Line to improve convenience. 京成カード (オリコ) New Membership and Usage Promotion Campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471741Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES京成電鉄 will run a campaign from October 23 to December 25, 2026, to encourage new sign-ups for and use of 京成カード (オリコ). New members can receive bonus points and up to 7,000 points, with merchandise and points also available through a prize drawing. アーサー・ディ・リトル releases policy recommendations for establishing an ecosystem to improve patient access to innovative regenerative medicinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471740Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアーサー・ディ・リトル・ジャパン has released a white paper containing policy recommendations to improve patient access to regenerative medicine and foster industry growth. It projects that by 2035, access will reach levels comparable to those in leading European countries and the industry will grow to around 1 trillion yen, suggesting a positive fiscal balance. Japan’s first*1 over-the-counter ED medication, “Cialis®,” begins online sales today on Amazon.co.jphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471739Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエスエス製薬 began online sales of Japan’s first over-the-counter ED medication, “Cialis®,” on Amazon.co.jp on October 20, 2026. As a medication requiring pharmacist guidance, it is sold after a pharmacist conducts a video consultation and provides medication guidance. Protein No. 1 (※1): 12g of protein in just 100ml. “アイソカルⓇ PRO12,” a nutritional supplement drink containing 12g of protein, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471738Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESネスレ Japan will launch “アイソカルⓇ PRO12,” a nutritional supplement drink containing 12g of protein per 100ml, in late October 2026. Using the “QUICK TRIP Ticket” mobile ticket system and “QUICK TRIP Map” sightseeing map! Sales begin for a 3-piece “hands-free sightseeing” mobile ticket set departing from Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471737Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレシップ株式会社 has provided Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport with the “QUICK TRIP Ticket” mobile ticket system and “QUICK TRIP Map” sightseeing map, and began sales of the limited-time “hands-free sightseeing” mobile 3-piece ticket set for the period from October 1 to December 20, 2026. Does that photo really make your business look like “the place customers choose”? Free resource guide explains photo management for store Google Maps listings, social media, and portal siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471736Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESイクシアス株式会社 has released a free guide, “Will Customers Really Choose You Based on These Photos? A Guide to Improving Store Visuals,” explaining how to manage store photos. The 28th All-Japan Baseball Championship for Players with Physical Disabilities, sponsored by ENEOS Holdings, to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471735Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 28th All-Japan Baseball Championship for Players with Physical Disabilities, sponsored by ENEOS Holdings, will be held from October 31 at Zentan Bus Tajima Dome in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture. Live broadcast of the final day of TVXQ Changmin’s first solo concert in Korea!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471734Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社 announced that KNTV will broadcast live the final day of TVXQ Changmin’s first solo concert in Korea. Related programs featuring Yunho and an encore broadcast of a birthday party are also planned. Artist SIRUP to curate experiential festival “ROLL & BOUNCE FES” for the first time at 東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」 and 東急プラザ表参道「オモカド」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471733Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“ROLL & BOUNCE FES,” an experiential festival curated by artist SIRUP, will be held for the first time on November 3, 2026, at 東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」 and 東急プラザ表参道「オモカド」, operated by 東急不動産SCマネジメント株式会社. JPR to hold the Joint Transportation Innovation Open Lab on November 20 (Friday) — explaining the realities of compliance with the Act on Improving Logistics Efficiency and the latest practices in AI-powered joint transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471732Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本パレットレンタル株式会社 (JPR) will hold the hybrid seminar “Joint Transportation Innovation Open Lab” on November 20, 2026, explaining practical approaches to compliance with the Act on Improving Logistics Efficiency and AI-powered joint transportation. 【上高地あずさ珈琲】A major fall menu revamp to perfect “mountain resort relaxation”! New collaboration bread with a renowned bakery and hashed beef made with Shinshu Alps beef!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-12/index-en.html#n3471731Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES上高地あずさ珈琲 will revamp its main menu in fall 2026, introducing new items including collaboration bread with renowned bakery “サンジェルマン” and hashed beef made with Shinshu Alps beef.