AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-20 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 7

Limited-edition MLB postseason merchandise drawing attention worldwide also on sale as the “Fanatics MLB POP-UP STORE” opens for a limited time at オモカド!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900

ファナティクス・ジャパン合同会社, the Japanese subsidiary of global digital sports platform operator Fanatics Inc., will open the “Fanatics MLB POP-UP STORE” for a limited time at 東急プラザ表参道 “オモカド” starting Oct. 24, 2026. The store will carry around 300 or more items, including uniforms worn by MLB players such as Shohei Ohtani and limited-edition postseason merchandise.

David Bowie becomes dance: Bunkamura×サドラーズ・ウェルズ launch one of their largest international co-productions, headed on a world tour!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900

Announcement of “Dance for Bowie,” an international co-production dance work by Bunkamura, サドラーズ・ウェルズ and La Veronal. The world premiere is scheduled for spring 2028 in Luxembourg, followed by performances in Europe and London, and in Tokyo in spring 2029.

Apology and notice regarding the possibility of customer information being leaked through unauthorized access to an external service used by our company

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900

株式会社Schoo announced that unauthorized access to the external service “Studio” may have exposed customer information entered in web forms. The incident affected a total of 2,936 records and may have involved names and email addresses, but reportedly did not include credit card information.

【No. 1 in Amazon’s overall book bestseller rankings】A first-and-last recipe book from Yamagata’s long-established confectioner 榮玉堂! “Secretly Irresistible Dessert Recipes” is a huge hit even before publication

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900

株式会社ワン・パブリッシング announced that “Secretly Irresistible Dessert Recipes,” a cookbook by Keigo Kobayashi of Yamagata’s long-established confectioner 榮玉堂, ranked No. 1 overall in Amazon’s book bestseller rankings. The company reported an initial print run of 40,000 copies and a second printing ordered before publication.

【サザンビーチホテル＆リゾート沖縄】Reservations open Nov. 1 (Sun.) for limited-quantity “Premium Christmas Cake”

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:30:01 +0900

サザンビーチホテル＆リゾート沖縄 will begin accepting reservations for its limited-quantity Premium Christmas Cake on Nov. 1, 2026. It will offer individual strawberry shortcakes and a set featuring 2 varieties, with an early booking discount also available.

Want to start a new business, but swamped with your current work? A free illustrated guide to rethinking how work is organized

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:27:54 +0900

リクエスト株式会社 has released a free practical guide, “Starting New Work While Supporting Your Current Work,” to help businesses launch new ventures while maintaining existing operations.

S-CADE. launches “ATHTRAS,” an athlete tracking system integrating GNSS measurements and video analysis

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:25:29 +0900

株式会社S-CADE.は、GNSS計測と映像分析を統合したアスリートトラッキングシステム「ATHTRAS」の提供を開始した。端末価格は1台24,000円（税抜）からで、精度は海外製主要GPSデバイスと同等であり、日本語でのサポートや映像との連動機能を提供する。

Toward international collaboration in wellness tourism in 山清郡, South Korea

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:25:22 +0900

一般社団法人日本ヘルスツーリズム学会 took part in a summit held in 山清郡, South Korea, from October 2 to 3, 2026, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on international cooperation in the healing tourism industry with 山清郡, インド・アーユルヴェーダ協会, and 韓国抗老化ウェルネス協会.

【Hida-Takayama, 高山市, 岐阜県】400 people gather for a major rally opposing construction of the “高山市荘川町六厩 Industrial Waste Final Disposal Site”! Protecting nature-rich Shokawa, the source and watershed of the Shogawa River, which flows from Hida into Toyama Bay!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:25:05 +0900

六厩産廃処分場計画対策協議会 held a major rally opposing construction of an industrial waste final disposal site at 高山市民文化会館 on September 26, 2026, drawing about 400 people. Participants strengthened their coordination to withdraw the plan entirely and prevent construction.

The “13th Fukui Venture Pitch” will be held on October 28. Six finalist companies aiming to make a leap forward will take the stage, alongside business updates from 3 past presenters

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:24:36 +0900

公益財団法人ふくい産業支援センター will hold the “13th Fukui Venture Pitch” in Fukui City on October 28, 2026. The program will feature 6 finalist companies, reports from 3 past presenters, and an opening session by the Vice Governor of Tokyo. Admission is free.

Participating at the 日本粉末冶金工業会 booth at “Highly-Functional Material Week [Tokyo]”

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:22:54 +0900

オリエンタルチエン工業株式会社 took part in the 日本粉末冶金工業会 booth at “Highly-Functional Material Week [Tokyo],” held at Makuhari Messe from September 30 to October 2, 2026, promoting its metal injection molding (MIM) business and chain products.

The first 30 days determine the success of a 100-day post-M&A PMI plan. “Can you see what your organization is really like?” Launch of “AI Organizational Analysis Report β” for business leaders

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:21:10 +0900

株式会社ディグイグ has released the beta version of “Insights AI,” an AI organizational analysis service that streamlines assessment of an organization’s actual state during the first 30 days of post-M&A PMI (post-acquisition management and organizational integration), and is recruiting companies for early adoption.

【Tsuchiya Kaban】Participating in the 5th “DO REPAIRS” event, a collaborative repair event spanning brand boundaries

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:20:17 +0900

株式会社土屋鞄製造所 will take part in the 5th “DO REPAIRS,” a collaborative brand repair event to be held in the Shibuya and Harajuku area on October 24 and 25, 2026. A total of 27 brands will gather for the event, where the company will provide simple repairs by specialist craftspeople and promote the value of “continuing to use things with care.”

<<14th World Cadet, Junior & U-21 Championships>> Young Raijin JAPAN wins 12 medals

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:20:01 +0900

The Japan national team of 公益財団法人全日本空手道連盟 won a total of 12 medals—6 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze—and topped the medal table at the 14th World Cadet, Junior & U-21 Karate Championships, held in Poland in October 2026.

“Non-Alcoholic Kibun Fuzzy Navel” launches for a limited time

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:46 +0900

サントリー will launch “Non-Alcoholic Kibun Fuzzy Navel” for a limited time starting December 22.

【叡啓大学】The university festival takes place on a department store rooftop! “Eikeisai” to be held at そごう広島店 on November 8

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:41 +0900

叡啓大学 will hold its 4th university festival, “Eikeisai,” on the rooftop of そごう広島店 on November 8, 2026. The theme is “Break the mold.”

【75th anniversary—new product, 香ふく納豆】Made with “Kaorimame” beans from Miyagi Prefecture. An elegant flavor featuring “shijimi dashi salt” that brings out the ingredients. On sale October 24!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:15 +0900

株式会社舟納豆 will launch its new product, “香ふく納豆,” made with “Kaorimame” beans from Miyagi Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. It costs ¥670, including tax, and contains 80g.

“Non-Alcoholic Sakaba Rosé Wine Sparkling” launches for a limited time

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:19:11 +0900

サントリー will launch “Non-Alcoholic Sakaba Rosé Wine Sparkling” nationwide for a limited time starting December 22.

“A Supreme Cup,” a non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverage to make ramen time more enjoyable, launches in limited quantities

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:18:30 +0900

サントリー will launch “A Supreme Cup,” a non-alcoholic beer-flavored beverage created in collaboration with ramen YouTuber SUSURU, in limited quantities starting December 22.

“Sui Gin Soda Can ” launches for a limited time

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:17:53 +0900

サントリー will launch “Sui Gin Soda Can ,” featuring distinctive yuzu and ginger flavors, nationwide for a limited time starting December 15, 2026.

【Ranking of reasons people cannot dispose of belongings left in vacant homes】Survey of 171 people with relevant experience

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:16:35 +0900

株式会社AlbaLink published the results of a survey of 171 people who have yet to make progress disposing of belongings in vacant homes, presenting the findings as a ranking. The most common reason was “it takes too much effort”; the belongings causing the most difficulty were “furniture,” and the main concern was “being unable to sell the vacant home.”

“Can you see what is happening on the ground?” Launch of the “Organizational AI Analysis Report β,” which checks executives’ concerns against facts arising within their organizations

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:26 +0900

株式会社ディグイグ has released the beta version of “Insights AI,” an AI organizational analysis service that uses facts to verify executives’ concerns about what is happening on the ground, and is recruiting companies for early adoption at a limited-time price of 11,000 yen, tax included.

たすき合同会社 completes fundraising and begins searching for successor companies

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:42 +0900

たすき合同会社 completed fundraising from domestic search fund investors and others, and began searching for successor companies in August 2026.

「こだわり酒場のレモンサワー〈みぞれモン〉」期間限定新発売

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:14:01 +0900

Suntory will launch “こだわり酒場のレモンサワー〈みぞれモン〉” nationwide for a limited time starting Dec. 15.

“Fruit-forward chu-hi” products “－１９６(イチキューロク)〈メロン〉” and “同〈バレンシアオレンジ〉” to launch nationwide for a limited time

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:13:13 +0900

Suntory will launch melon- and Valencia orange-flavored products in its “－１９６” chu-hi series nationwide for a limited time starting Dec. 15.

「スターヒルファームウイスキー２０２６」数量限定新発売

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:12:16 +0900

Suntory will launch “スターヒルファームウイスキー２０２６,” an American wheat whiskey made at メーカーズマーク蒸溜所, nationwide in a limited quantity starting Dec. 8.

「パーフェクトサントリービール」リニューアル新発売

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:11:29 +0900

Suntory will reformulate “パーフェクトサントリービール” starting with November production, increasing the amount of malt in the blend to enhance its full-bodied taste before launching it nationwide.

Socionext advances agentic AI initiatives, expanding into advanced large-scale SoC physical design

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:10:52 +0900

株式会社ソシオネクスト is working with Cadence to expand AI-driven design (Agentic AI) into the physical design of large-scale 3nm SoCs. By applying Cadence InnoStack AI Super Agent, it aims to boost productivity by up to 5 times and promote the integration and reuse of design knowledge.

Supports high-speed SD cards, microP2, CFexpress, XQD and SSD! Pro media card reader/writer that can handle multiple media simultaneously to launch in late October

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900

ラトックシステム will launch the “RS-MR48EX,” a USB 3.2 Gen 2 pro media card reader/writer supporting SD cards, microP2, CFexpress, XQD, SSD and other formats, in late October 2026.

★ First-ever “Horror & Mystery Fest in Daimaru” at 大丸梅田店, 7th floor! Bringing together popular anime, manga and movies, game content, and collaborative goods by creators, all themed around horror and mystery!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:08:34 +0900

The first “Horror & Mystery Fest in Daimaru” will be held on the 7th floor of 大丸梅田店 from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8, 2026. Popular anime, manga, movies, games and creator goods will be featured.

“Let’s build the future Ice Bucks together!” Youth development program support auction announcement

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:59 +0900

H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス will hold a special auction from Oct. 23 to 31, 2026, to support its U16 and U18 development programs. Items include equipment used by current players and autographed goods, with all proceeds going toward improving the development environment.

“Halloween Traffic Safety Festa: Trick or Treat & Safety in Awaji SA (downbound)” to be held! [Saturday, Oct. 31]

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:01 +0900

The JB本四高速グループ will hold a Halloween traffic safety festival at Awaji SA (downbound) on Oct. 31, calling on drivers to drive safely and observe traffic rules.

ABEMAにて『SMBC日本シリーズ2026』第5戦を無料生中継決定！横浜DeNAベイスターズvs福岡ソフトバンクホークスプロ野球日本一を懸けた熱戦を無料でお届け

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:05:47 +0900

ABEMA announced that it will provide free live coverage of Game 5 of the “SMBC Japan Series 2026,” to be held in Fukuoka on Oct. 29, 2026, between 横浜DeNAベイスターズ and 福岡ソフトバンクホークス.

【Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel】“Shanghai Crab Fair” at Chinese restaurant 彩龍, featuring the seasonal delicacy that heralds winter

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:05:44 +0900

A Shanghai crab fair will be held for a limited time at the Chinese restaurant 彩龍 in Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.

「せとうち収穫祭2026」開催！【11月14日（土）～15日（日）】

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:04:12 +0900

The JB本四高速グループ will hold “せとうち収穫祭2026” at Yoshima Parking Area on Nov. 14 and 15. The event will feature local products for sale, hands-on activities and character appearances.

株式会社プエンテ adds corporate package plans to “Puente AI Anime Factory” — series built around shared characters can be completed in about 2 weeks, with 5-minute videos from 280,000 yen

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:04:02 +0900

株式会社プエンテ has added corporate package plans to “Puente AI Anime Factory,” its generative AI-powered animation production service. Series designed around shared characters and formats can be completed as a finished 5-minute video in about 2 weeks; the one-off Lite Plan starts at 280,000 yen.

【鎌倉プリンスホテル】“Solo Photo Wedding Plan” offers a day to preserve what you love

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:02:56 +0900

鎌倉プリンスホテルは、セルフセレブレーションに着目した「ソロフォトウエディングプラン」を2026年10月22日より販売する。料金は1名さま138,000円よりで、湘南の海を望むチャペルでの撮影が含まれる。

和歌山県・高野山金剛峯寺で体験型催事「六波羅蜜（ろっぱらみつ）」開催！

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:02:44 +0900

宗教法人高野山真言宗は、和歌山県・高野山金剛峯寺で2026年10月31日と11月1日に体験型催事「六波羅蜜」を開催する。コロナ禍により休止していたこの催事を復活させ、写経や密教の音色体験などを通じて仏教文化を伝える。

[JR東海] Turning aluminum from the Doctor Yellow (T4 formation) and Tokaido Shinkansen N700A train bodies into smartphone stands

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:02:32 +0900

三協立山株式会社は、JR東海が運営するECサイト「JR東海MARKET」において、役目を終えたドクターイエロー（T4編成）および東海道新幹線N700Aの車体アルミをアップサイクルしたスマートフォンスタンドの商品化に向け、クラウドファンディングを開始する。

「PFS官民連携プラットフォーム」が始動：官民連携による社会課題解決に関心のある方の会員登録を受付中【内閣府/事務局PoliPoli】

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:19 +0900

株式会社PoliPoliは、内閣府が2026年10月15日に開設した「PFS官民連携プラットフォーム」の事務局として、会員受付を開始した。本プラットフォームは行政・企業・金融機関・大学・個人などがPFS/SIBの普及に向け情報共有を行う場であり、11月には首長セミナー、12月～翌年2月にはマッチングフォーラムや実務者向けセミナーを開催予定。

ギリア enhances 3D model-based knowledge platform “GHELIA AutoDeck®”; Ver.1.1 improves knowledge quality and response accuracy through user interaction and generation

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:10 +0900

ギリア株式会社 has launched Ver.1.1 of its 3D model-based knowledge platform, “GHELIA AutoDeck,” strengthening knowledge quality and response accuracy with an interactive UI and cross-search functionality.

SoftRoad joins SpaceXAI’s “Grok Build (Cursor)” partner program