AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-20 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 177 items from 4 sources; Japan, 114 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Holding a “Growth Strategy Seminar to Break Through the ¥1 Billion Annual Sales Barrier” for transport companies. Business leaders who achieved rapid growth to appear as guest speakers｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティングhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476456Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング will hold a “Growth Strategy Seminar to Break Through the ¥1 Billion Annual Sales Barrier” for transport and logistics companies. Business leaders from 有限会社たんぽぽ運送 and 株式会社エル・ティー・コーポレーション will appear as guest speakers and discuss growth strategies and investment decisions. Working together to create “Harusame Book Fes 2026,” with the aim of making it an annual autumn event. To be held Oct. 24 and 25, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476457Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:35:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES有限会社トノコーポレーション (omusubi不動産) will hold “Harusame Book Fes 2026” on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, at Harusamebashi Waterside Plaza in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. The event will be held as part of the “Sakagawa Flowing Project,” commissioned by 松戸市, and will be coordinated with “Hill of Science and Art 2026,” taking place on the same days. A “Market Editor” system will be introduced, with vendors taking the lead in shaping the event space. Admission is free. An exhibition titled “組 版,” hosted by 藤原印刷. A public podcast recording event, “ON PAPER,” will be held at 1-1-6 on Oct. 24.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476458Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:34:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnnouncement of the exhibition “組 版,” hosted by 藤原印刷, and the public podcast recording event “ON PAPER,” to be held on Oct. 24. [Fist of the North Star] “Golden Falco” joins the SpiceSeed Fist of the North Star series! Reservations open Friday, Oct. 23, at 20:00!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476459Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SpiceSeed will begin accepting reservations for “Golden Falco,” a new figure in the Fist of the North Star series, at 20:00 on Oct. 23, 2026. The figure stands approximately 31.5 cm tall and is priced at ¥87,780 including tax. Drawings and images created on your smartphone float in the sky! Introducing the new Gimama LED Flying Ball [Giveaway Campaign]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476439Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:03:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESGIMAMA introduces a new flying ball with an LED display. Design creations using the dedicated app and enjoy a variety of ways to play, including holding it in your hand or flying it. A giveaway campaign is underway. The long-awaited return of the fully hemp-derived vape “FULL HEMP®︎”! Launch of the new AMNESIAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476444Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVapeMania®︎ has brought back its “FULL HEMP®︎” series, which had been temporarily suspended following the designation of CBN as a controlled substance under a legal revision. The series returns after approximately 5 months, with sales now underway for “New AMNESIA,” featuring the new ingredient CBV. Appliance brand COMFEE' launches its first inverter-equipped chest freezer series on アマゾン, with 3 capacities—99L, 143L and 198L—to suit everyone from solo residents to familieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476443Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAppliance brand COMFEE' is launching a new series of inverter-equipped chest freezers on Amazon, available in 3 capacities: 99L, 143L and 198L. 焦点工房 holds Thypoch Black Friday sale, offering selected lenses at special prices for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476442Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社焦点工房 will hold “Thypoch Black Friday” from Oct. 20 to Dec. 7, 2026, offering selected lenses from the Thypoch brand at special prices, with discounts of up to 30% off. KID PHENOMENON’s ending theme “I’m still breathing” for the TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family to get its music video premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476441Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe music video for KID PHENOMENON’s ending theme “I’m still breathing” for the TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family is set to premiere on Oct. 21. Details of the CD single release and free events have also been announced. A fantasy-world office romance where the feelings of a scheming elite magic assistant and a pure-hearted, hardworking magician intertwine! Advance distribution begins for the new comic “腹黒魔術補佐官とお見合い結婚します”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476440Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdvance distribution of the new comic “腹黒魔術補佐官とお見合い結婚します” has begun on ピッコマ. The title is from “漫画LABO,” the manga division of “C&R Creative Studios,” operated by 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社. 【Dior】ディオール メゾンより「バラストレード」コレクションが登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476431Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:55:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESディオール メゾン has announced the “Bal à Versailles” collection, celebrating “30 Montaigne.” The collection includes pieces featuring distinctive arabesque patterns, such as porcelain items and cashmere blankets, and goes on sale starting Oct. 22, 2026. Freshly harvested rice from ひょうたん温泉 after a soak. Beppu’s Hyotan Onsen serves newly harvested rice from Niigatahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476432Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESひょうたん温泉 in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, operated by 株式会社ユーネット, will begin serving newly harvested rice from Niigata at its in-house restaurant on Oct. 20, 2026. At the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, on Day 3 of the goalball preliminaries, the men's team cruised to a 13-6 win over 中国 but narrowly lost 3-5 to 韓国, while the women's team shut out 韓国 6-0 to advance to the semifinals.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476298Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Day 3 of the goalball preliminaries at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, the men's team beat 中国 13-6 and lost 3-5 to 韓国, while the women's team defeated 韓国 6-0 to secure a place in the semifinals. Free invitations for everyone from elementary to university students! ボルクバレット北九州 to hold “Student Appreciation Day” in Shimonoseki on October 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476299Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:38:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESF League club ボルクバレット北九州 will hold “Student Appreciation Day,” a free invitation event for students from elementary through university, at Shimonoseki City General Gymnasium on October 24, 2026, during its match against ボアルース長野. Opening tomorrow! Exhibiting and presenting at “SPEXA Satellite at Japan IT Week: Conference and Exhibition for Realizing Space Data Centers”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476301Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SpaceBlast will exhibit at “SPEXA Satellite” at Japan IT Week Autumn, taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026, showcasing a mock-up of its space AI cloud service “TENEDGE CORE.” CEO Shingo Horiguchi will also speak at the event. 2 veteran セガ creators appointed as special instructors! — “C&R Creative Academy,” a game creator development program for beginnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476300Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsuhiko Kakita and Takanobu Kimura, veteran セガ creators, have been appointed as special instructors for “C&R Creative Academy,” a game creator development program run by 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社. High School Singer-Songwriter Grand Prix 2026: Winner is “知花” of Hokkaido Hokusei Gakuen Girls’ High School; a breathtaking live performance that left tens of thousands holding their breathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476225Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:28:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“知花” of Hokkaido Hokusei Gakuen Girls’ High School won the “High School Singer-Songwriter Grand Prix 2026,” organized by the YouTube program “atagi✕ゆゆうたのおとなりラジオ.” Praised by the judges, she earned prizes including recording opportunities and live performance appearances. セレブロファーマ株式会社 updates corporate websitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476226Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:26:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESセレブロファーマ株式会社 has updated its corporate website, adding information about its business operations and approach to research and development. [2026 Good Design Award-winning service] Subscription-based home repair service launches nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476227Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:24:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESホームサーブ株式会社 launched its subscription-based home repair service nationwide on October 20, 2026, after it received the 2026 Good Design Award. The service has reached approximately 435,000 contracts. 【TAC簿記検定講座】27年3月目標 ビジネス会計検定試験® 3・2級対策コースが今お得！（～12/23(水)）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476228Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 is running an early-bird promotion on its Level 3 and Level 2 Business Accounting Examination prep courses, with discounts of up to 3,000 yen. A report on the highly successful October 16 event celebrating the release of National Theatre Live’s “Dangerous Liaisons,” now showing to great acclaim. The film will continue its run at TOHOシネマズ 日比谷!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476128Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:14:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe release event for National Theatre Live’s “Dangerous Liaisons” was held at TOHOシネマズ日比谷 on 10/16 and was a great success. The film screened through 10/22, and its run has been extended from 10/23 onward. Are you using AI only to improve individual productivity? “TANKA,” which makes teams stronger, to exhibit at Japan IT Week for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476129Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:11:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTANKA Japan, the Japanese branch of U.S. startup TANKA, Inc., will make its first appearance at “Japan IT Week [Autumn] 2026,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026. It will exhibit its team-focused AI assistant “TANKA” and hold a seminar. Assist suits used at Hikone Castle to ease the burden of climbing the approach: “Muscle Suit Soft-Power” and “MediAid Shikkari Guard Waist EX Hard” tested in a demonstrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476130Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDuring a demonstration of the climb at Hikone Castle on October 19, 2026, assist suits handled by 株式会社テクノアソシエ—the “Muscle Suit Soft-Power” and “MediAid Shikkari Guard Waist EX Hard”—were used to reduce the burden on the palanquin bearers. Direct sales company Copa Corporation announces special “Founding Week” plans ahead of its 29th anniversary on October 21, the date it was founded; TikTok LIVE to feature a “President’s Discount” flash sale with the company presidenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476131Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コパ・コーポレーション will hold special “Copa Founding Festival” events to mark its 29th anniversary on October 21, 2026. TikTok LIVE will feature a “President’s Discount” flash sale with the company president and live broadcasts throughout the day. Online marketplaces and the official “Wakutan Market” website will offer a 29% discount on the anniversary date and 10% off coupons during the campaign. Its directly operated “Democau” stores will also offer special sets and prize drawings. 株式会社リオルサ transfers its recruitment and career support business to the new entity 株式会社SAIKOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476132Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:09:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リオルサ transferred its recruitment and career support business to the new entity 株式会社SAIKO effective August 1, 2026. Explore an autumn-leaf park with your smartphone in hand! “Autumn Nature Hunt” and “Tree Seal Campaign” running at 17 parks nationwide through December 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476133Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:05:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人リトカル is running an autumn nature experience campaign at 17 parks nationwide using its nature experience digital guide, “Hanamoku Sanpo.” Participants can scan QR codes on tree nameplates with their smartphones and take quizzes to earn digital badges and original prizes. マックスマーラ to hold “THE MAX!” exhibition in Ginza celebrating its 75th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476134Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:03:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESマックスマーラは創業75周年を記念し、銀座ソニーパークでエキシビション「THE MAX!」を開催する。また、表参道店や伊勢丹新宿店など全国5店舗でポップアップストアを展開し、限定商品も販売される。 Teva’s brown sneakers are a must-have for instantly updating your everyday look! Popular models including “ReEmber Camp” and “NeoGamma LTR” are available now.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476135Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:01:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESTeva is offering brown sneakers, a trend for fall/winter 2026, in multiple models including “ReEmber Camp” and “NeoGamma LTR,” presenting them as a way to refresh casual outfits. 【横浜エクセレンス】Announcement of entry into B.LEAGUE ONE for the 2027-28 seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476136Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社横浜エクセレンス announced that its entry into B.LEAGUE ONE for the 2027-28 season has been confirmed. It also aims to enter B.LEAGUE PREMIER for the 2030-31 season, with targets of 900 million yen in revenue and average attendance of 3,000 this season. 【Free to watch】“MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn” streaming on Nov. 10. Director 野口竜司 to deliver the keynote, and Executive Officer and CSO 田中亨 to speak on next-generation AI data utilization techniqueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476142Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イー・エージェンシー will participate in the online conference “MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn,” taking place on November 10, 2026, with Director 野口竜司 and Executive Officer and CSO 田中亨 as speakers. In the keynote, 野口 will discuss company-wide AI strategy, while 田中 will present data utilization techniques involving collaboration between command-center AI and specialized AI systems in a case study session. Pressure measurements taken from around 70 people, including muscular men, at a muscle festival. What bedding is “right” for each person?｜Japanese bedding brand GOKUMIN exhibits at the Shinshu Muscle Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476141Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBedding brand GOKUMIN, from 株式会社KURUKURU, exhibited at the Shinshu Muscle Festival 2026 and measured the body pressure of around 70 people. It introduced trends in bedding selection based on body type and body area, along with its products. Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク launches “Monthly Distributions: Central Asia Movable Asset-Collateralized Loan Support Fund ID1186”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476140Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlternative investment platform オルタナバンク, operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has launched a new product, “Monthly Distributions: Central Asia Movable Asset-Collateralized Loan Support Fund ID1186.” The total offering is 170.5 million yen, with a target yield of 7.5% (before tax). The offering period runs from October 21 to 25, 2026. Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク launches “Principal and Interest Paid in a Lump Sum: Short-Term Support Fund for Polish Financial Businesses ID1193”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476139Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlternative investment platform オルタナバンク, operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has launched “ID1193,” a short-term support fund for financial businesses in Poland. The total offering is 73.16 million yen, with a target yield of 5% (before tax). 【Personal Information】Learn not only how to “protect” personal information, but also how to handle and use it properly! Free streaming of the archived video of the Nov. 6 (Fri.) seminar “The Basics of Personal Information”!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476138Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream a free archived video on November 6 of “The Basics of Personal Information,” an online seminar held in September that covers the fundamentals of personal information protection. 国内外で20冠超の電通コピーライターが直伝！「言葉にできない」悩みを解決する言語化入門書『13歳からの世界一わかりやすい言語化の教室』が2026年12月17日（木）発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476137Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KADOKAWAは、電通コピーライターの荒木俊哉氏による言語化入門書『13歳からの世界一わかりやすい言語化の教室』を2026年12月17日に発売する。 Soracom explains “physical AI,” something worth understanding now. Special talk to explore what will change on the manufacturing floor ＜Dec. 10・Free admission＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476111Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:51:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イプロス will host a special talk on physical AI by 株式会社ソラコム’s 松下享平 at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum on December 9–10, 2026. Enjoy seafood and meat BBQ in Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476112Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:50:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES“ゆっくり炉端BBQガーデン” will open for a limited time in Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture, serving more than 30 seafood and meat dishes, including oysters and horse sashimi. ホーランド アメリカ ライン、150年以上の海洋の歴史から着想を得た新空間「Bar 1873」を発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476113Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:50:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESホーランド アメリカ ライン has unveiled “Bar 1873,” a new space that presents its more than 150 years of history in a contemporary style. Part of the major “Holland America Evolution” refresh project, it will debut on Oosterdam and is expected to be rolled out to other ships in the future. 3 successful SNS strategies for nightlife businesses revealed for the first time | Measures that achieved 3.2 times more new customers and 9 times more job applications at cabaret clubs, host clubs and concept cafeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476115Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キングプロテア has revealed its SNS strategies tailored to nightlife businesses through 3 case studies involving cabaret clubs, host clubs and concept cafes, detailing measures that led to major increases in new customers and job applications. [Nagoya Marriott] Sandwiches go on sale at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ basement level 2 from Wednesday, Oct. 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476114Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES名古屋マリオットアソシアホテルは、10月21日よりジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ地下2階で同ホテルギフトショップ「クロシェ」のサンドイッチ販売を開始する。 Kaoru Morioka named special ambassador for THE ONEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3476116Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:49:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESLiGA DiVeRTiDA, operated by 株式会社Conext Markting, has appointed Kaoru Morioka as a special ambassador for the futsal event THE ONE and will hold the season 2 opening match on Oct. 29, 2026. [Niiza, Saitama Prefecture] Lifestyle solutions brand KEYUCA（ケユカ）to open a new store inside エキア志木 on Wednesday, Oct. 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475966Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:42:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES河淳株式会社 will open a new store, “KEYUCA エキア志木店,” inside the commercial facility エキア志木 in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it will run promotions including 10 times the points on all items. [Video and photos] Yuma Tabuchi, a 1st-year junior high school student, 12, wins the grand prize in the 48th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan “THE ACTOR”! Report on the final competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475967Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:42:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe final competition of the 48th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan “THE ACTOR” was held on Oct. 18, with 12-year-old Yuma Tabuchi winning the grand prize. [Shinjuku Takashimaya] “Grand Hokkaido Exhibition” to mark the store’s 30th anniversary! From Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Tuesday, Nov. 3, a national holiday.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475968Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:42:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinjuku Takashimaya will hold the “Grand Hokkaido Exhibition” to mark its 30th anniversary, from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3. The event will feature products from about 80 stores, with corn and scallops as its themes. [TAC Civil Service] “Psychology and Social Welfare Positions” seminar on civil service exam strategies, “Ask Successful Candidates! Strategies for Passing Psychology and Social Welfare Civil Service Exams—It’s Not Too Late to Start in Fall,” to be held Oct. 27 (Tuesday) (free; advance reservation required)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475969Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社 will hold a seminar on civil service exam strategies for psychology and social welfare positions on Oct. 27. Instructors and successful candidates will speak about exam preparation and winning interview strategies. Osaka Prefecture’s first officially recognized “B-1 Grand Prix” event to be held at 安満遺跡公園 in 高槻市https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475970Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:36:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESOsaka Prefecture’s first officially recognized “B-1 Grand Prix” event will be held at 安満遺跡公園 in 高槻市. It will take place on Nov. 7 and 8, Reiwa 8, with free admission. 高槻うどんギョーザの会 is hosting the event, with 高槻市 providing support. Children enjoy an energetic sweet potato-digging experience in 高槻市https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475971Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:35:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 20, Reiwa 8, 41 children from 認定こども園深沢ガーデン in 高槻市 took part in a sweet potato-digging experience at 吉田農園. About 5 farms in the city offer harvest experiences each fall. [Yokohama Takashimaya] Discover the charms of the 江ノ電沿線 and the Shonan area connected by the 江ノ電! “LOVE YOKOHAMA LOVE KANAGAWA～Autumn 江ノ電 Story～” event to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475972Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:33:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜髙島屋で10月29日から11月3日まで、江ノ電沿線や湘南エリアの魅力を紹介するイベント「LOVE YOKOHAMA LOVE KANAGAWA～秋の江ノ電物語～」を開催。グルメ、雑貨、アート、江ノ電グッズショップを展開し、タカシマヤアプリ会員向けの特典も用意される。 「北海道デジタル EXPO 2026」AI・DX展示体験会【釧路会場】を開催します。2026年10月22日（木）釧路市生涯学習センター「まなぼっと幣舞」２階 多目的ホール（釧路市幣舞町4番28号）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475973Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:31:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES北海道 will hold the Kushiro venue experience event for “Hokkaido Digital EXPO 2026” on Oct. 22, 2026, to promote the adoption of AI and DX by businesses in the prefecture. 体育会学生と直接出会える1日、人事・採用ご担当者様の見学を受付開始｜次世代を担う体育会学生が集うキャリアフェス『VISION SUMMIT 2026』12月・大阪にて開催決定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475978Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Arxcs will hold “VISION SUMMIT 2026,” a career festival for student-athletes, in Umeda, Osaka, on Dec. 19, and has opened registration for company HR and recruitment representatives to attend as visitors. The latest AI solutions from 6 Asian countries come together. ‘World AI Pavilion’ to accelerate DX at Japanese companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475977Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESエバーリッジ株式会社 will host the ‘World AI Pavilion,’ bringing together AI and software companies from 6 Asian countries, at “DX 総合EXPO 2026 秋 東京,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in November 2026, to support DX at Japanese companies. “Precure Pretty Store Pop-Up Shop in OIOI” confirmed! A host of new merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “Lolita fashion” is coming!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475976Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES中外鉱業株式会社 will hold the “Precure Pretty Store Pop-Up Shop in OIOI” to mark its 15th and 10th anniversaries at 4 locations—Shinjuku Marui Annex, Morera Gifu, Kobe Marui and Ebina Marui—from Oct. 30, 2026, to Jan. 4, 2027. New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around Lolita fashion will be available, along with a prize drawing offering benefits for エポスカード users. Enjoy freshly prepared flavor cooked right in the aluminum pot! Meat udon supervised by 千とせ本店, birthplace of “nikusui,” and miso nikomi udon supervised by 大久手山本屋 go on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475975Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch meat udon supervised by 千とせ本店 and miso nikomi udon supervised by 大久手山本屋. 東京ドームでの引退を控えるTohjiをスペースシャワーTVが大特集！10/22(木) 24時より、彼の軌跡を振り返る1時間番組をオンエア。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475974Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスペースシャワーTV, operated by 株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク, announced that it will air a special program looking back on the career of Tohji, who will hold his retirement concert at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 17, at 24:00 on Oct. 22. “築地食堂 源ちゃん” to open its 2nd roadside location in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, this winterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475951Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:26:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイプレス plans to open Niiza RS, the 2nd roadside-style location of “築地食堂 源ちゃん,” in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, in winter 2026. 【株式会社横浜八景島】マクセル アクアパーク品川 × シナネン株式会社: “Shinagawa Sinanen Akari no Mori Program” supporter agreement signed on Thursday, Oct. 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475952Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:23:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESマクセル アクアパーク品川, operated by 株式会社横浜八景島, and シナネン株式会社, a subsidiary of Sinanen Holdings, have signed a program supporter agreement for the “Shinagawa Sinanen Akari no Mori Program,” which aims to promote understanding of the natural environment. Cypress Holdings featured as a notable restaurant industry stock on テレ東BIZ’s “Nikkei Morning Plus FT”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475953Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:21:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESCypress Holdings was featured as a notable stock in the restaurant industry on “Nikkei Morning Plus FT,” broadcast on テレ東BIZ on Oct. 8, 2026. The program discussed growth prospects for “Sumibi Yakitori Ginza Sozai-ten” and the company’s focus on special demand for takeout and delivery, in light of changes in the business environment following a reduction in the food consumption tax. “7plus株式会社,” born from a real estate company’s in-house DX initiative, launches in earnesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475954Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:18:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES7plus株式会社, established in July 2026 from the IT division of real estate company ハウスウェル株式会社, has launched in earnest, offering “Mail2Link,” “Salesforce Real Estate Package” and “BizBlock,” products with proven results in its own DX efforts. 【Hokkaido/Hakodate】望楼NOGUCHI函館 to resume operations on April 20, 2027. Special accommodation plan includes an original diffuser to bring home the fragrance of your triphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475955Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:17:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES望楼NOGUCHI函館 will resume operations on April 20, 2027, and offer an accommodation plan that includes a diffuser featuring its original aroma, “結風 -ゆいかぜ-.” 【Brooks Brothers × LAVENHAM】New addition to the Japan-exclusive collaborative outerwear collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475956Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:17:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン will launch 3 styles of quilted outerwear for the FW26 season in a Japan-exclusive collaboration with British brand LAVENHAM. ABURI百貫 opens its first location in Tohoku. Set to open at イオンモール伊達 on Nov. 27, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475957Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:16:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイプレスは、2026年11月27日に福島県伊達市の「イオンモール伊達」に回転寿司「ABURI百貫」を東北初出店すると発表した。同モールには計5店舗が同時出店する予定。 A “SPECIAL BROADCAST” for the new smartphone game “BLEACH Mirrors High” will premiere from 19 hours on 10/27! Featuring Chiaki Kobayashi, Maria Sashide, Masakazu Morita, and Fumiko Orikasa!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475958Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメントは、新作スマートフォンゲーム「BLEACH Mirrors High」にて10月27日19時より「SPECIAL BROADCAST」をプレミア公開すると発表した。出演者には小林千晃、指出毬亜、森田成一、折笠富美子が名を連ねる。 築地食堂 源ちゃん to make its first entry into Fukushima Prefecture, opening at イオンモール伊達 on November 27, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475898Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイプレスは、2026年11月27日に福島県伊達市の「イオンモール伊達」2階に「築地食堂 源ちゃん イオンモール伊達店」をオープンさせる。これは同ブランドの福島県初出店であり、同日グランドオープンする商業施設内で5店舗が同時出店される。 [World Liberation Day on 10/20] An 86-year-old inventor achieves a historic breakthrough toward “zero culling” in avian influenza. A paper on virus inactivation by 中ノ沢温泉 × Hatano-RCMF is set to appear in Nature journal Scientific Report.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475904Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヒューマンネットワークの86歳代表取締役・波田野辰雄氏が開発した防疫技術「Hatano-RCMF」と福島県中ノ沢温泉の強酸性湧水を融合させ、高病原性鳥インフルエンザウイルスを1分間で完全不活化することに成功。この研究成果はNature誌姉妹誌Scientific Reportsに掲載され、2026年10月20日に公開される。 2 days to find what suits you. SUZUHANA to exhibit 4 brands at “feMarche 2026 Autumn”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475903Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社すずはなは、2026年10月23日・24日に新宿髙島屋で開催される「feMarche 2026 Autumn」に、GODBODY、COME INSIDE ME、pH4、cell happy coの4ブランドを出展する。 In an era when 80% use AI for studying, what makes the difference is how they use it. A practicing cram-school teacher who has instructed more than 1000 people designed a study method that goes beyond “what to do after using AI.” 『AIを使うほど伸びる勉強法』 goes on sale 10/21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475902Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESForest Publishing will release 『AIを使うほど伸びる勉強法』, a book by practicing cram-school teacher Hira, on October 21, 2026. The book explains concrete learning steps for using Gemini Notebook and ChatGPT to turn “I understand” into “I can do it myself.” [First release of the work’s PV and special website] A teddy bear that turns into a handsome man × a Kansai-dialect man loved by supernatural beings: the hilarious horror-comedy novel 『テディベアは夜笑う』 goes on sale today, October 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475901Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイクロマガジン社は、ことのは文庫より鞠目著・Neyイラストのホラーコメディ小説『テディベアは夜笑う』を2026年10月20日に発売した。同日に作品PVと特設サイトを公開し、ebookjapanやAmebaマンガでも電子書籍フェアを開催している。 [First release of the work’s PV and special website] The latest work by the author of 『わが家は幽世の貸本屋さん』, which has surpassed 70,000 copies in cumulative sales! 『オカルトにごちそう 異端退魔師の絶品お祓いごはん』 goes on sale today, October 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475900Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マイクロマガジン社は、ことのは文庫より『オカルトにごちそう 異端退魔師の絶品お祓いごはん』を2026年10月20日に発売した。シリーズ累計7万部突破の著者・忍丸による最新作で、同日に作品PVと特設サイトが公開された。 [Kodansha] Do children still read books in the age of videos and games? A survey of 125 parents reveals the reality of reading timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475899Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社講談社のWebメディア「コクリコ」が実施した保護者125人対象の調査により、小中学生の読書習慣の実態と保護者の悩みが明らかになった。 とんかつとう庵 to make its first entry into Tohoku, opening at イオンモール伊達 on November 27, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475905Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:08:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サイプレスは、2026年11月27日に福島県伊達市の「イオンモール伊達」に「とんかつとう庵 イオンモール伊達店」をオープンする。これは東北地方初出店であり、同施設では計5店舗が同時に出店する。 [For residents around 鞍手町, 中間市 and 直方市] Free inheritance consultation sessions with experts including tax accountants and judicial scriveners to be held at 鞍手町役場 on November 16–17, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475906Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:02:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES税理士法人アップパートナーズと司法書士法人アクティスが、2026年11月16日〜17日に鞍手町役場で相続の無料相談会を開催する。 Paralym Art artwork featured at the Takara Tomy booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475907Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:01:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構は、2026年8月に東京ビッグサイトで開催された「TOKYOおもちゃショー2026」において、株式会社タカラトミーのサステナビリティブースにパラリンアートアーティストKOTO氏の描き下ろし作品「みんなハッピークローバー」を採用した。 [Celebrating the conclusion of “暁のヨナ”! ] A 緋龍城 has been erected at 東急プラザ表参道「オモカド」!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475908Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:01:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社白泉社は、『暁のヨナ』完結を記念し、東急プラザ表参道「オモカド」に緋龍城、アニメイト池袋および梅田に各部族領を模した広告を展開する。 Seminar for managers with women on their teams <Applications open through December 17> Learn how to support and develop a diverse workforce!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475909Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES神奈川県立かながわ男女共同参画センター（かなテラス）は、女性を部下に持つ管理職向けに、アンコンシャス・バイアスの理解や効果的なマネジメントポイントを学ぶオンラインセミナーを開催する。 2026 Fall New Long-Sleeve Styles / Slim Long-Sleeve Shirts / Made at a Sewing Factory in Yiwu, China / Full-Scale Rollout Begins Oct. 20 / 10% Early-Bird Discount / 460 yen per item / Source directly from a Chinese factory in the era of a weak yen / Cut costs by 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475910Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES義烏優豊株式会社 will begin wholesale sales to Japan of its new long-sleeve styles for Fall 2026, made at its sewing factory in Yiwu, China, on Oct. 20, and is seeking new business partners with offers including a 50% cost reduction and a 10% early-bird discount. 【ウブロ】Japanese limited-edition models “Classic Fusion Hawk’s Eye Titanium” and “Classic Fusion Green Aventurine Titanium” debut!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475911Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwiss luxury watch brand “HUBLOT（ウブロ）” will unveil 2 Japan-exclusive models featuring natural stone dials, “Classic Fusion Hawk’s Eye Titanium” and “Classic Fusion Green Aventurine Titanium,” on Oct. 20, 2026. Each model is limited to 100 pieces and features a titanium case and a manufacture self-winding movement, with a warranty program of up to 10 years. Theatrical anime “Hyakuemu.” pop-up store at Manga Ten / Shibuya run starts Wednesday, Oct. 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475912Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TORICO will hold a pop-up store for the theatrical anime “Hyakuemu.” at “Manga Ten Shibuya” in Shibuya, Tokyo, from Oct. 21, 2026. 【Official launch in Japan】Global skincare brand “epii” begins full-scale expansion into the Japanese markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475945Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESG2Global Korea announced that its skincare brand “epii” will make a full-scale entry into the Japanese market from October 2026, building on its global track record. 【Activity Report】Vietnamese intern completes internship! Exchanges with 2 universities in Iwate Prefecture and coverage by 5 major media outletshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475944Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社吉田測量設計は、ハノイ土木大学からのインターン生ドゥックさんが約2ヶ月間の研修を修了し帰国したと発表。期間中に岩手大学および岩手県立大学との交流会を開催し、テレビ岩手、岩手朝日テレビ、IBC岩手放送、岩手めんこいテレビ、岩手日報の主要5メディアで報道された。 Korean 10-member boy group xikers to hold an offline event in Tokyo in December! Enter a lottery for invitations to a premium group signing event, a 2-shot photo session and more!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475943Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean boy group xikers will hold an offline event in Tokyo in December. Preorders for the album “ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING” will be accepted in October and November. Even people you dislike have sides you don’t know. The latest in the “World Short Selection” series: Montgomery’s “Men-Haters, Women-Haters” goes on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475942Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社理論社 released Lucy Maud Montgomery’s short story collection “Montgomery Short Selection: Men-Haters, Women-Haters” on Oct. 20, 2026. Why has the grid-connected capacity of grid-scale batteries increased 10-fold in 3 years? Webinar to examine deployment trendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475941Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in mid-November 2026 explaining trends in grid-scale battery deployment and changes to the regulatory system. L'Arc-en-Ciel “35th L'Anniversary TOUR” live viewings confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475940Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLive viewings of 4 performances from L'Arc-en-Ciel’s “35th L'Anniversary TOUR” will be held at movie theaters nationwide. Tickets cost 5,500 yen. ノジマ Niiza store to open on the 2nd floor of ラ・ヴィーニュ 新座!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475939Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ノジマ will open its ノジマ Niiza store on the 2nd floor of ラ・ヴィーニュ 新座 in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 22, 2026. With support for families raising children as its theme, the opening sale will offer up to 20% back in Nojima Points and app perks. 【Masuya】YOASOBI and Onigiri Senbei team up again! Limited-edition collaboration product to celebrate the Aichi stop of YOASOBI’s dome and stadium tourhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475938Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMasuya, part of the IXホールディングス株式会社 group, will sell the limited-edition collaboration product “Tekuteku YOASOBI × Onigiri Senbei Packable Bag” at the venue and online to celebrate the Aichi stop of YOASOBI’s dome and stadium tour. VTuber 五星嵐れんれ, affiliated with Avivi, a community-based agency partnered with Avvy, takes 1st place in the “Let’s Make Original Donuts!” eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475937Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOTAGROUP株式会社 announced that VTuber 五星嵐れんれ, affiliated with Avivi, an agency partnered with the VTuber app Avvy, took 1st place in the “Let’s Make Original Donuts!” event. 3D birthday live by Kohinata Chitora, a 3rd-generation member of VTuber agency 「ハコネクト」, to be streamed free on YouTube on October 25 (Sun.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475936Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アナログ announced that it will hold a 3D birthday live for Kohinata Chitora, a 3rd-generation member of VTuber agency 「ハコネクト」, on October 25, 2026, with the singing performance streamed free on YouTube. 「ONE PIECE 麦わらストア」 marks its 14th anniversary! An original illustration of Sanji by Eiichiro Oda is on display at the Shibuya main store, and a shopper-bag giveaway campaign is underway!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475935Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 14th anniversary, 「ONE PIECE 麦わらストア」 is displaying a color paper illustration of Sanji drawn by Eiichiro Oda at its Shibuya main store. A campaign is also underway to give away limited-edition shopper bags with purchases at stores and online from October 16, 2026. Original merchandise from indie game maker 「チラズアート」 arrives at DMM Online Crane on Wednesday, October 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475934Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社DMM.com announced that it will offer original merchandise from indie game maker 「チラズアート」 for a limited time starting October 21, 2026, through its online crane game service 「DMMオンクレ」. “＋（プラス）のついた国際電話番号には注意！” 警察庁特別防犯支援官 吉馬氏防犯落語「詐欺に喝（勝つ）！２」を披露https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475933Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES警察庁特別防犯支援官の吉原朝馬氏が、足立区民のつどいで特殊詐欺対策の防犯落語「詐欺に喝（勝つ）！２」を披露。ニセ警察詐欺の手口として「＋」付き国際電話番号やLINE誘導などを紹介し、「ストップ・オレオレ詐欺47〜家族の絆作戦～」プロジェクトチームによる啓発活動の一環として行われた。 Akiko Wada gets candid with high school students! YouTube program “Akiko Wada Becomes Best Friends with an AI Smartphone” to release a series of videos exploring the prestigious Nishogakusha University High School, starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475932Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe YouTube program “Akiko Wada Becomes Best Friends with an AI Smartphone,” co-produced by TOKYO MX and ホリプロ, will stream a special on-location feature from October 21, 2026, in which singer Akiko Wada visits Nishogakusha University High School and meets with the dance club and student council. [Live report] Atsunee gives the first performance of new song “Panee kiss” at TOKYO ISLAND! Digital release set for November 6!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475931Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAtsunee, an artist signed to 株式会社SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント, debuted her new song “Panee kiss” and a new visual at the TOKYO ISLAND music festival held on October 12. The song is scheduled for digital release as a single on November 6, 2026, as part of Atsunee’s rebranding project. “Even after a good night’s sleep, I still feel tired.” Bringing the idea behind recovery wear to bedding. GOKUMIN to launch its “TOTONE” duvet covers and box sheets featuring 13 types of minerals on October 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475930Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBedding brand 「GOKUMIN」 from 株式会社KURUKURU will launch duvet covers and box sheets on October 20, 2026, as part of its new “TOTONE” line, which uses the functional material “ENERGY STONE®,” made with 13 types of minerals derived from natural ore kneaded into the fibers. 千葉県銚子市のローカル鉄道「銚子電気鉄道」がFanicon(ファニコン)にて公式ファンコミュニティ【銚電ふあんクラブ】をオープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475929Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTHECOO株式会社は、会員制ファンコミュニティプラットフォーム「Fanicon」にて、千葉県銚子市のローカル鉄道「銚子電気鉄道」の公式ファンコミュニティ『銚電ふあんクラブ』を9月25日にオープンした。月額500円で運営され、乗務員の日常や裏側コンテンツ、会員参加型企画などを提供する。 [EXPO2025 Official Licensed Product] A new “EXPO2025 Myaku-Myaku Hanshin Tigers 26V JETSTREAM 4&1” celebrates the Hanshin Tigers’ league championship!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475928Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヘソプロダクションは、EXPO2025公式ライセンス商品として、大阪・関西万博キャラクター「ミャクミャク」と阪神タイガース、三菱鉛筆のジェットストリームがコラボしたボールペン「EXPO2025 ミャクミャク 阪神タイガース 26V JETSTREAM 4&1」を2026年10月中旬に発売する。 Orders are now being accepted for the prism visual collection for the TV anime “きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475927Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for a new product, the prism visual collection for the TV anime “きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい,” through its online store 「きゃらON！」. Orders are now being accepted for acrylic character stands, thick acrylic stands, die-cut stickers and clear files for the TV anime “幼女戦記Ⅱ”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475926Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products for the TV anime “幼女戦記Ⅱ” (acrylic character stands, thick acrylic stands, die-cut stickers and clear files) through its online store 「きゃらON！」. Orders are now being accepted for T-shirts, acrylic character stands, mugs, thick acrylic stands, prism visual collections, trading hologram pin-back buttons and more for the TV anime “超巡！超条先輩”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475925Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products, including T-shirts, acrylic stands and mugs for the TV anime “超巡！超条先輩,” through its online store 「きゃらON！」. Orders are now being accepted for character rubber mats, acrylic character stands, thumbnail glitter sticker sets, trading hologram pin-back buttons and clear files for the TV anime “上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475924Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products (rubber mats, acrylic stands, sticker sets, pin-back buttons and clear files) for the TV anime “上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花” through its online store 「きゃらON！」. TVアニメ「お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件2」ホログラム缶バッジ2個セットの受注を開始しました！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261020-18/index-en.html#n3475923Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for a set of 2 hologram pin-back buttons from the TV anime “お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件2” through its online store 「きゃらON！」.