# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-21 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 12 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1031 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 133 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## Maison terrier and Pastreet jointly develop a new collection for enjoying “making, wrapping and giving,” launching October 23 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:04:29+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000100615.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390683-en.html - anchor: #n3488594 - Companies mentioned: 天満紙器株式会社、Pastreet、Maison terrier “Pastreet,” operated by 天満紙器株式会社, and Kana Yokoo of “Maison terrier,” who creates dog-themed confections, have jointly developed the new “Maison terrier Collection,” launching on October 23, 2026. The collection includes 22 products, such as dog-shaped baking cups and gift-wrapping materials. Facts: - On sale Friday, October 23, 2026 - A lineup of 22 products - For more than 70 years since its founding ## [Takara Shuzo International] [Product for overseas markets] New release: Sho Chiku Bai “Subaru” nama-chozo sake, 720ml bottle - Published: 2026-10-21T11:03:30+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000166337.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390684-en.html - anchor: #n3488595 - Companies mentioned: 宝酒造インターナショナル株式会社、宝酒造株式会社 Takara Shuzo International will launch a 720ml bottle of Sho Chiku Bai “Subaru” nama-chozo sake as a product exclusively for overseas markets, and begin exports, primarily to the United States and Asia. Facts: - More than ２ times that of regular ginjo sake - Launched in Japan in 2022 - 720ml bottle - Alcohol content: 14.5％ - Packed in a carton of 6 bottles - Exports scheduled to begin around November 2026 ## [キル フェ ボン] Two new creations for holiday gifts: “Stollen,” returning for the first time in 6 years with dried fruit and nuts, and the new “Winter Baton,” delivered in a house-shaped BOX dressed in a winter scene - Published: 2026-10-21T11:03:18+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000117972.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390685-en.html - anchor: #n3488596 - Companies mentioned: キルフェボン株式会社、キル フェ ボン キルフェボン株式会社 will begin selling “Stollen,” its first new creation in 6 years, and “La Petite Maison Winter Baton,” exclusive to its online store, starting November 1. Facts: - For the first time in 6 years - 12 stores nationwide - Sunday, Nov. 1 - 3,580 yen (tax included) - 3-piece set: ¥1,400 - 5-piece set: ¥2,100 - Marking its 35th anniversary ## Starlight Engine、JR東日本とグローバル・ブレインが共同で設立した高輪地球益ファンドと出資契約を締結 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:03:14+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000152790.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390686-en.html - anchor: #n3488597 - Companies mentioned: Starlight Engine株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、TAKANAWA GATEWAY 地球益投資事業有限責任組合、高輪地球益ファンド、京都フュージョニアリング、三井住友銀行、電源開発、J-Power、日揮、日立製作所、フジクラ、古河電気工業、丸紅、鹿島建設、京セラ、三井物産、三井不動産、三菱商事 Starlight Engine株式会社 has signed an investment agreement with 高輪地球益ファンド, jointly established by JR東日本 and Global Brain. The investment amount is undisclosed. STARLIGHT ENGINE is advancing the “FAST” project, which aims to demonstrate fusion energy power generation in the 2030s, and will use the fund’s support to accelerate engineering design, research and development, and other work. Facts: - the 2030s - April 2025 ## [パーソルエクセルＨＲパートナーズ株式会社] Survey on the use of Vietnamese engineers: 84％ of surveyed companies cite a “shortage of technical talent”; 90% cite “Japanese-language communication skills” as a concern before hiring - Published: 2026-10-21T11:02:23+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000071141.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390687-en.html - anchor: #n3488598 - Companies mentioned: パーソルエクセルＨＲパートナーズ株式会社、ベトナム・ハノイ工科大学、パナソニック株式会社、パーソルグループ According to a survey on the use of Vietnamese engineers conducted by パーソルエクセルＨＲパートナーズ株式会社, 84％ of respondent companies identified a shortage of technical talent as a challenge, while 90% of concerns before hiring related to “Japanese-language communication skills.” The company is working with Hanoi University of Science and Technology to strengthen talent development combining Japanese-language and technical education. Facts: - 84％ - 90％ - 71％ - 58％ - 81％ - 26％ - 32％ - 68％ - 61％ - 350 people - 22 companies - 31 people ## デルタ航空 launches free Wi-Fi service on Asia-Pacific routes - Published: 2026-10-21T11:02:15+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000523.000003358.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390688-en.html - anchor: #n3488599 - Companies mentioned: デルタ航空、T-Mobile、デルタ・コネクション デルタ航空 launched free Wi-Fi provided by T-Mobile on all Pacific routes, including routes between Japan and the United States, becoming the only global airline to offer free Wi-Fi on international flights across 6 continents. More than 95% of its fleet is equipped with Wi-Fi, and it aims to complete installation on all aircraft by early 2027. Facts: - About 1,300 aircraft - Early 2027 - 1億9千5百万回 ## 【BARACUTA (Baracuta) × MEN’S BIGI (Men’s Bigi)】A modern reimagining of the classic “G4.” A special-order blouson made with premium jersey fabric arrives - Published: 2026-10-21T11:01:34+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000054099.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390689-en.html - anchor: #n3488600 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビギ、MEN’S BIGI、BARACUTA A special-order blouson that modernizes the classic “G4” will go on sale through a collaboration between 株式会社ビギ’s men’s fashion brand MEN’S BIGI and the long-established British brand BARACUTA. Facts: - ¥75,900 - Oct. 23 ## Altius Link sponsors and takes the stage at the “Pink Ribbon Event 2026” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:01:31+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000540.000019180.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390690-en.html - anchor: #n3488601 - Companies mentioned: アルティウスリンク株式会社、NPO法人テッテルーチェ、国立研究開発法人国立がん研究センター Altius Link sponsored the “Pink Ribbon Event 2026,” hosted by NPO法人テッテルーチェ and the Pink Ribbon Event Executive Committee, and took the stage at an event held near Nagoya Station. In response to its high proportion of female employees, the company carried out awareness-raising activities aimed at increasing breast cancer screening rates and supporting employees in balancing treatment and work. Facts: - As a company where women make up about 70% of employees - It is said that about 1 in 9 Japanese women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime - The breast cancer screening rate as of 2025 is 51%* ## 【1,500 attendees last year】From “showing” to “creating together.” “Hakuten Open Studio 2026” opens Dec. 9 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:01:19+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000039931.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390691-en.html - anchor: #n3488602 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社博展、株式会社榎戸材木店 株式会社博展は、1年間のクリエイティブ活動の集大成を公開するイベント「Hakuten Open Studio 2026」を、2026年12月9日から4日間開催する。昨年の来場者数は延べ1,496名で前年比195%増であり、本イベント自体がD&AD Awards 2026でShortlistedとなった。今年度のテーマは「COMMONS（コモンズ）」とし、創造プロセスを来場者と共有する。また、同時期に株式会社榎戸材木店と共同で開催される地域イベント「SHINKIBA CREATIVE HUB 2026」と連携する。 Facts: - A total of 1,496 visitors - 195% year-on-year - Starting Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026 - 4 days, through Saturday the 12th - A total of 3,282 people ## This winter, “get even closer as a family!” Special holiday celebrations just for the 25th anniversary. A full reveal of winter merchandise to boost those “super happy” feelings even more! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:01:18+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000883.000005761.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390692-en.html - anchor: #n3488603 - Companies mentioned: 合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、J.K. Rowling、Universal Studios、Nintendo、Sesame Workshop、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、SANRIO CO., LTD. ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン will hold its 25th anniversary winter event, “Universal Holiday Wonders ~Discover U!!!~,” from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 17, 2027, and unveil themed merchandise featuring Hello Kitty, Snoopy and Mario Kart, as well as a portrait art experience. Facts: - 25th anniversary - Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 - Sunday, January 17, 2027 - Scheduled sale start date: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 - Scheduled sale start date: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 - Event date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 - 11:00～17:00 ## “SAKU SAKU PARIS (Saku Saku Paris),” its first pie pastry, arrives Oct. 21, 2026, from the butter confectionery shop PARIS BUTTER SAND, supervised by an M.O.F. - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:56+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000045030.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390693-en.html - anchor: #n3488604 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社かみなり舎、PARIS BUTTER SAND、大丸東京店、ロドルフ・ル・ムニエ “SAKU SAKU PARIS (Saku Saku Paris),” a pie pastry from the M.O.F.-supervised butter confectionery shop PARIS BUTTER SAND, will go on sale at 大丸東京店 starting Oct. 21, 2026. Facts: - Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 - 4-piece box: 1,274 yen - 6-piece box: 1,749 yen - Held in France in 2007 ## たっぷり使える増量タイプのアクアレーベルの多機能ジェルクリームが特別デザインで数量限定発売 ～2026年11月21日（土）発売～ - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:47+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003218.000005794.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390694-en.html - anchor: #n3488605 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社資生堂、アクアレーベル、資生堂オンラインストア、資生堂、YURI HIMURO、LOEWE、PORSCHE アクアレーベル has announced the limited-edition release of 2 types of multi-purpose gel cream in a special design created in collaboration with textile designer Yuri Himuro. The products are 20% larger and include an anti-aging care type and a high-moisture pore care type. Facts: - 20% larger size - Compared with the standard 90g size - 108g - Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026 - Launched in 2006 - Marked its 20th anniversary ## Manuals become an AI help desk and AI role-play with the launch of “DEMOT DESK.” AI avatars and scene playback technology enable avatars to explain things on-site through demos - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:36+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000053881.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390695-en.html - anchor: #n3488606 - Companies mentioned: RUN.EDGE株式会社、富士通株式会社 RUN.EDGE株式会社 will launch its “DEMOT DESK” platform on Oct. 21, 2026, enabling users to build AI help desks and AI role-play experiences from manuals and videos. The company will exhibit the product at the “Japan DX & AX Week In-House Operations DX EXPO” at Makuhari Messe. Facts: - Launching Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 - 90% or more in NPB - Adopted by more than 400 teams in Japan and overseas - Operating in 20 countries, primarily in Europe ## From “build it and tear it down” to “build it and put it to use.” Reusable exhibition booth “Re Booth” unveils a new landing page - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:28+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000055979.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390696-en.html - anchor: #n3488607 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社オージャスト、Orgiast Co.,Ltd.、ブロードキャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社 株式会社オージャストは、再利用可能な展示会ブース「Reブース」の新ランディングページを2026年9月1日に公開した。新LPには、大阪・関西万博での銅賞受賞実績やSDGsビジネスホープ賞などの受賞歴、業種別の制作事例、導入企業の声が掲載されている。 Facts: - Published on September 1, 2026 - In October 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025 - From November 2025 - Fiscal year 5 of Reiwa - The 11th SDGs Business Seminar - Achieved 120% of the exhibition target - Founded: April 2006 - Capital: 5,000,000 yen ## 【L’Espoir】2026 new Christmas gift “Tendre Noël” goes on sale Nov. 1. In-store giveaway campaign also held to mark “L’Espoir Day.” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:12+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000050411.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390697-en.html - anchor: #n3488608 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社神戸風月堂、カルピス（株） 株式会社神戸風月堂 will launch “Tendre Noël,” a Christmas limited-edition gift from its Western confectionery brand L’Espoir, on Nov. 1, 2026. To mark the brand’s 50th anniversary and “L’Espoir Day,” the company will also run a giveaway campaign at participating stores from Nov. 1 to 3 for customers who spend at least 3,780 yen, including tax. Facts: - On sale starting Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 - L’Espoir brand’s 50th anniversary - Spend 3,780 yen or more, including tax - Worth 600 yen - Price: 1,080 yen, including tax ## Untouchable Shibata gets his own show on Chiba Television! A new kind of trade variety show that explores a turbulent life through a “chart”: “Untouchable Shibata’s Astonishing Life Trader” premieres Wednesday, Nov. 4 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:09+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000144090.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390741-en.html - anchor: #n3488609 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Creafidence、千葉テレビ放送、チバテレ、テレビ東京 株式会社Creafidence will launch its new show “Untouchable Shibata’s Astonishing Life Trader” on 千葉テレビ放送 starting Nov. 4, 2026. The hosts are Untouchable’s Hideo Shibata and Yuki Matsumaru. Facts: - November 4, 2026 - 25:00〜25:30 ## トムトム announces new “Electric Vehicle Management” platform to streamline EV model registration - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:05+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000136013.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390747-en.html - anchor: #n3488610 - Companies mentioned: TomTom、トムトム TomTom has announced “Electric Vehicle Management,” a self-service platform that helps automakers streamline EV model registration. It enables shorter registration processes and enhanced AI-powered range prediction capabilities. Facts: - Supports more than 6 million EVs worldwide - Register specifications for each EV model in minutes - can search more than 2.3 million charging connectors in 117 countries - トムトム, which has 3,300 employees worldwide, ## AI interview practice service “Mirai Job Hunting” surpasses 20,000 cumulative sessions on “OfferBox” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:04+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000035867.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4390767-en.html - anchor: #n3488611 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZENKIGEN、株式会社i-plug、マイナビ、株式会社イー・ファルコン、株式会社マキシマイズ、神戸大学 株式会社ZENKIGEN announced that its AI interview practice service “Mirai Job Hunting,” offered on “OfferBox,” operated by i-plug, had surpassed approximately 23,000 cumulative sessions as of September 30, 2026. Facts: - Cumulative sessions surpass 20,000 - Approximately 23,000 sessions as of September 30, 2026 - 1人あたりの平均実施回数は約2.8回 - 2 out of 3 students have used AI in their job searches - Conducts 3–4 standard questions in a format modeled on an actual interview - Choose 1 of approximately 30 topics - Overall assessment: rates how specific the responses are on a 5-point scale from S to D - Implemented at more than 1,000 companies - Holds approximately 15 million video records (as of May 2025) ## Small product, but a large box? Survey of 200 people on packaging for online purchases (conducted by ネットロックシステム株式会社) - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184118.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391835-en.html - anchor: #n3489377 - Companies mentioned: ネットロックシステム株式会社、バンニングマスター®︎、Freeasy According to a survey conducted by ネットロックシステム株式会社, 83.0% of consumers said they “sometimes” or “often” experience excessive packaging for online purchases, raising concerns about increased waste and environmental impact. Facts: - Among 200 respondents - The most common response was “Sometimes,” at 59.0% - The next most common response was “Often,” at 24.0% - Together, these accounted for 83.0% (166 people) - The most common response was “More waste, such as boxes, bags and cushioning materials,” at 51.5% - The next most common response was “It feels like shipping fees and delivery costs are being wasted,” at 31.5% - “Concern about wasting resources and the environmental burden” accounted for 31.0% ## 【世田谷】コストコの人気商品を「食べて試して、買える」 コストコ商品の再販店を併設する新感覚アメリカンダイナーがオープン！ 千歳船橋駅から徒歩1分 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189584.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391833-en.html - anchor: #n3489376 - Companies mentioned: 10oct株式会社、Cafe＆Dining TERRACE Tokyo 千歳船橋店、COST RETAIL DINER、Cost retail Tokyo 千歳船橋店、Cost retail Tokyo、コストコ、Barilla 東京都世田谷区千歳船橋駅前にて、コストコ食材をアレンジした料理を提供するアメリカンダイナー『COST RETAIL DINER』と、コストコ商品を小分けで販売する再販店『Cost retail Tokyo 千歳船橋店』が併設された新施設がオープンした。 Facts: - 1-minute walk from Chitose-Funabashi Station - Approximately 27 seats in total - 2 hours for 2,000 yen ## Advanced and specialized brain tumor care, previously centered on specialist facilities such as university hospitals, now available in the community: 札幌柏葉会病院 opens a Brain Tumor Center - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190613.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391831-en.html - anchor: #n3489375 - Companies mentioned: 札幌柏葉会病院、社会医療法人柏葉会、北海道大学大学院 札幌柏葉会病院 will open a Brain Tumor Center on September 1, 2026, establishing a system for continuous care from surgery and drug therapy through rehabilitation. Facts: - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Accepts approximately 2,500 ambulances annually - Performs approximately 500 surgeries ## [Survey on Women's Beauty Habits] “Ingredients” are the top priority when choosing skincare products, while “convenience and noticeable results” are sought in inner beauty care - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191192.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391830-en.html - anchor: #n3489374 - Companies mentioned: 佐藤生醫株式会社 A survey by 佐藤生醫株式会社 on beauty habits among women in their 20s to 50s found that skincare ingredients were the top priority. However, more than half had experienced skin problems from trendy cosmetics, and the importance of inner beauty care is growing. In particular, respondents tended to seek “convenience” and “noticeable results.” Facts: - “Skincare (toners, serums, etc.) (87.6%)” - “Ingredients included in the product (37.7%)” - Together, they accounted for 51.6% - “Redness and itching (49.6%)” - “Concern about whether it will really work (42.0%)” - “Convenience that makes it easy to incorporate into daily life without strain (40.4%)” ## The 2nd round of “Kesennuma 100 Bookshelves,” a project finding new value in used books, sells out - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192438.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391828-en.html - anchor: #n3489373 - Companies mentioned: はまらいんBOOKS The 2nd round of the “Kesennuma 100 Bookshelves Project” at はまらいんBOOKS, a shared bookstore that opened in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, has sold out, and the project is now moving into its 3rd round. The shop offers anyone the opportunity to rent a bookshelf for 3,000 yen per month and has 23 shelf owners. Facts: - Kesennuma 100 Bookshelves - 3rd sales round - Sold out in 1 month - Approximately 30 cm square - 3,000 yen per month - Initial fee: 2,000 yen - 23 shelf owners ## Ultra-light AI wearable voice recorder “Memoket Gem” launches in Japan! Equipped with proprietary AI engine “KITE,” which links multiple conversations and remembers them - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192862.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391824-en.html - anchor: #n3489372 - Companies mentioned: Memoket Inc.、Amazon、IFA、Product Hunt、Apple Watch、ChatGPT、Claude、Slack、Notion、Googleカレンダー、Outlook Memoket Inc. began selling its ultra-light wearable voice recorder “Memoket Gem,” equipped with its proprietary AI engine “KITE,” in the Japanese market in September 2026. Facts: - Starting in September 2026 - Weighs just 11 g - Captures audio from up to 5 m away - Supports 153 languages - 31,980 yen (tax included) - Up to 20 hours - Approximately 300 hours’ worth ## GBG battery management system receives JC-STAR “★1” conformity label. As the Japanese subsidiary of Taiwan’s GBG Technology, the company is advancing proposals for grid-scale battery storage facilities and providing security information - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192958.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391820-en.html - anchor: #n3489371 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社GBG Technology Japan、GBG Technology Co., Ltd.、竑瑞科技股份有限公司、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA、日本ハネウェル社 株式会社GBG Technology Japan announced that the “GBG Battery Management System” from Taiwan’s GBG Technology received a ★1 conformity label under IPA’s JC-STAR program. The company is promoting the import and sale of storage batteries and PCS, as well as the provision of security information. Facts: - Dated October 5, 2026 - “★1 (Level 1)” - Valid through October 4, 2028 - Capital: 10 million yen ## 34 years after the legendary drama, Chikako Kaku and Hiroshi Fuse reunite. They fight back against cyberattacks accelerated by AI with a “trap”—“Labyrinth World” Episode 2 streaming on Amazon プライム ビデオ - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190902.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391816-en.html - anchor: #n3489370 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社人とサイエンス社、Amazon プライム ビデオ、Amazon、電巧社、メグスタ株式会社、株式会社ナベックス、明邦銀行、カシムラ義治、宮野ケイジ、倉持武弘、佐野和信、ジョー・マラン、電巧社SI事業部 株式会社人とサイエンス社 announced that Episode 2 of its socially conscious short drama “Labyrinth World” will stream on Amazon Prime Video on November 25, 2026. Chikako Kaku and Hiroshi Fuse star in the drama, which depicts defensive strategies such as honeypots and deception to protect a bank from AI-powered cyberattacks. Facts: - Starting November 25, 2026 (scheduled) - 34 years since “I’ve Always Loved You” in 1992 - An underground warehouse at the far north. Hacker 55°E is ## Corporate housing arrangement BPO service Tech Housing opens preregistration - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183806.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391811-en.html - anchor: #n3489369 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社FACXIA、Tech Housing 株式会社FACXIA has opened preregistration for its corporate housing arrangement BPO service, Tech Housing, ahead of its full-scale launch. The service aims to reduce the workload of HR and general affairs staff by consolidating points of contact and managing progress for housing arrangements related to employee transfers. ## SAP Platinum Partner from Taiwan enters the Japanese market - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000191800.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391807-en.html - anchor: #n3489368 - Companies mentioned: 碩益科技股份有限公司、SOE Technology、Soetek、株式会社SNCシステムインテグレーション、SNC、SAP、SAPジャパン株式会社、株式会社アイ・ピー・エス Soetek, a platinum SAP partner in Taiwan, has established 株式会社SNCシステムインテグレーション as its Japanese subsidiary and made a full-scale entry into the SAP Cloud ERP migration and maintenance business for small and midsize companies in Japan. Facts: - End of December 2027 - More than 400 SAP integration projects - More than 200 SAP consultants and engineers - Holds more than 200 SAP certifications - Completed production launches at 9 companies - Number of employees: more than 280 ## Reducing passengers’ stress and improving efficiency: “FLOOR LED NAVIGATION” trial begins at Aso Kumamoto Airport - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000192925.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391804-en.html - anchor: #n3489367 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社インディ・アソシエイツ、日本空港ビルデング株式会社 株式会社インディ・アソシエイツ began a trial of “FLOOR LED NAVIGATION” at Aso Kumamoto Airport on October 17, 2026, aiming to optimize passenger flows and create a new model for airport digital transformation. Facts: - Oct. 17, 2026 - Approximately 1.5 times the previous level - Up to 3 people - 36 companies, 2 organizations and 2 universities ## Literary fragrance brand “oScenti” turns poems written specially by Chiren Kin into scents. 2 works depicting the two characters in the latest novel, “The Heaven Only That Girl Can Reach,” to be released in limited quantities at Literary Flea Market Tokyo 43 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000127373.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391796-en.html - anchor: #n3489366 - Companies mentioned: 文筆調香合同会社、oScenti、小学館、株式会社小学館プレスリリース、資生堂 Literary fragrance brand “oScenti” will release 2 limited-edition scents inspired by specially written poems depicting characters from novelist Chiren Kin’s latest novel, “The Heaven Only That Girl Can Reach,” in collaboration with the book. Facts: - Published October 7, 2026 - Taking place Sunday, November 8, 2026 - Limited to 100 each - From November 22 - Through December 20 - 3 ml each - ¥2,000 each (tax included) - 2,200 yen each (tax included) - More than 160,000 copies sold - More than 200 booksellers - List price: 1,980 yen (tax included) - 320 pages - Established: August 2024 ## AI discovers the outlets AI cites: Agentic affiliate service “AIMERIT” launches - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000174298.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391793-en.html - anchor: #n3489365 - Companies mentioned: SolvoMind株式会社、リンクシェア・ジャパン株式会社、楽天スクリーム、Rakuten Marketing LLC SolvoMind株式会社 launched “AIMERIT,” an agentic affiliate service in which AI agents identify media outlets and approach them about partnerships, on October 21, 2026. Facts: - Oct. 21, 2026 - Oct. 2025 - Nov. 30, 2026 - More than 20 years ## オーナーズクラス adopts 電通総研’s corporate defined contribution plan support service “お金のシェルパ” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182258.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391787-en.html - anchor: #n3489364 - Companies mentioned: オーナーズクラス株式会社、電通総研、ISID、NVIC、農林中金バリューインベストメンツ、岡三証券 オーナーズクラス株式会社 has adopted 電通総研’s corporate defined contribution plan support service “お金のシェルパ” as a standard service and will begin offering it to employees of approximately 300 small and midsize companies at the end of 2026. Facts: - Approximately 300 small and midsize companies - A workforce of around 20,000 employees - By the end of 2026 ## Book “Divorce Among the Wealthy: A Detailed Guide to Legal Practice on High-Value Property Division, Marital Expenses and Child Support” to be published in October 2026 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000061268.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391782-en.html - anchor: #n3489363 - Companies mentioned: 岩崎総合法律事務所、日本法令 “Divorce Among the Wealthy: A Detailed Guide to Legal Practice on High-Value Property Division, Marital Expenses and Child Support,” written by Hayato Iwasaki, managing partner of 岩崎総合法律事務所, will be published by 日本法令 in October 2026. Facts: - October 2026 - List price: ¥6,600 (tax included) - Hardcover, 692 pages - Heisei 30 ## 【東亜物流株式会社】5 Nepalese drivers join the company, marking its first hiring of workers trained overseas｜株式会社ニホント provided 78 hours of safe-driving training locally - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000161639.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391779-en.html - anchor: #n3489362 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニホント、東亜物流株式会社 5 drivers who received 78 hours of safe-driving training in Nepal from 株式会社ニホント joined 東亜物流株式会社 on October 5, 2026. This marks the company’s first hiring of foreign drivers trained overseas. Facts: - 5 Nepalese drivers - 78 hours of safe-driving training in total - 22 hours of classroom instruction - 56 hours of practical training - Conversation lessons (60 hours) - 9 hours of driving instruction - 3カ月に1回のカウンセリング・添乗指導 - Capital: 100 million yen - Capital: 23.75 million yen ## ホームワークス「岩手の恵みフェア」開催 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000084337.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391729-en.html - anchor: #n3489361 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクスコ東日本シティフード、ホームワークス、the pantry、manordaいわて株式会社、及源鋳造株式会社、岩手銀行 株式会社ネクスコ東日本シティフード will hold the “Flavors of Iwate Fair” at 3 Homework’s and the pantry locations from November 1 through 29, featuring hamburgers made with Iwate shorthorn beef and dishes prepared using Nanbu ironware grills. Facts: - From November 1, Reiwa 8 - Through November 29 (Sun.) - Iwate shorthorn beef cheeseburger (Kuzumaki Kogen Farm Gouda cheese) 2,680 yen - Iwate shorthorn beef burger 2,480 yen - Kuzumaki Kogen Farm yogurt shake 1,400 yen - A long-established Nanbu ironware maker founded in 1852 - For approximately 170 years - Established in April 2020 - Founded in 1985 ## Making understanding of medical settings the starting point for business development: TorchUp offers a free white paper for companies entering the medical field - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000171490.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391759-en.html - anchor: #n3489360 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社TorchUp、TorchUp 株式会社TorchUp has been offering a free white paper titled “4 Things Companies Should Know When Venturing into the Medical Field” since October 9, 2026, for companies considering entering the medical sector. Facts: - 4 things - Oct. 9, 2026 - September 10, 2025 ## Angelus Japan implements cloud ERP “Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central,” enabling real-time visibility into complex cost of sales! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000120895.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391758-en.html - anchor: #n3489359 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社シャロン、Angelus Japan株式会社、Angelus社、マイクロソフト社 株式会社シャロン implemented the cloud ERP “Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central” for Angelus Japan, enabling real-time visibility into complex cost of sales and faster management decisions. ## Following “キャリアカ” for working professionals, launches “キャリアカ就活,” a job-hunting service for students - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000006032.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391757-en.html - anchor: #n3489358 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストラテジックマーケティング 株式会社ストラテジックマーケティング has launched “キャリアカ就活,” a job-hunting service for students, following “キャリアカ” for working professionals. Facts: - Patent Application 2026-137101 - Questions (8 types) - Character count (100–1,000 characters) - 10 frequently asked questions - AI assessment for job hunting (7 types) ## 【Osaka, Nishikinohama】A seaside Halloween for the whole family! “Halloween Beer Garden 2026” to be held October 31 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000123772.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391756-en.html - anchor: #n3489357 - Companies mentioned: 二色の浜リバイバル・プロジェクトグループ、株式会社二色の浜PX、523BREWING、岸和田ビールよなよなエール、アサヒスーパードライ、ザ・プレミアム・モルツ、かぁかのごはん、GLAD BURGER、ポートフォリオ、魔法DOU、めっちゃええやん、koukou、ゆかいずハンドメイド、KAORI_IN_THE_SEA、ブルーテラス “Halloween Beer Garden 2026 in Nishikinohama Park” will be held on October 31, 2026, at Nishikinohama Prefectural Park in Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture. The free-admission event is set to feature 9 vendors serving beer and food, a costume contest, glow-in-the-dark toy sales, and “Halloween Quest,” limited to the first 300 attendees. It is organized by 株式会社二色の浜PX. Facts: - Oct. 31, 2026 - Saturday, Oct. 31 - A diverse lineup of 9 vendors - First 300 people - Event hours: 12:00–20:00 ## Applications for the sustainability subsidy open November 5: A certified support organization that assists with subsidy applications outlines key points of the General Type, 20th round, and Startup Type, 4th round, and what to check before applications open - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000049385.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391718-en.html - anchor: #n3489356 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Essencimo、ホジョミル 株式会社Essencimo announced the key points of the 20th round of the general category and the 4th round of the startup category of the Small Business Sustainability Subsidy, which will begin accepting applications on Nov. 5, 2026, along with items to check before applying. Facts: - Nov. 5, 2026 - Maximum subsidy: 500,000 yen - Maximum subsidy: 2 million yen - 980 yen per month ## アリックスパートナーズ releases “2027 Global Data Center Market Outlook,” based on more than 480 data center stakeholders worldwide - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000176109.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391755-en.html - anchor: #n3489355 - Companies mentioned: アリックスパートナーズ、AlixPartners アリックスパートナーズ released its survey report, “2027 Global Data Center Market Outlook,” based on more than 480 data center stakeholders worldwide. It forecasts that the shift to the inference phase amid the spread of generative AI will require redesigning existing facilities and advancing cooling technologies, and that industry consolidation and M&A will progress. Facts: - 2027 Global Data Center Market Outlook - 83% of data center operators expect structural changes in inference silicon (semiconductor chips) - 86% said that existing facilities will require medium- to large-scale upgrades and redesigns - 70% overall said they have strong or moderate pricing power for data center capacity - 64% have demand visibility of 12 months or less - 64% overall expect distress (financial difficulties and worsening cash flow) to increase within the next 12–18 months - 62% see data center M&A as already attractive or becoming attractive within 12 months - 85% said they intend to participate within the next 2 years in transactions such as data center asset carve-outs or sale-and-leaseback deals - Facilities built for GPU training in 2022–2024 were designed for racks in the 20–40 kW range - Racks equipped with inference silicon consume markedly more power, at over 80–150 kW - 90% of all survey respondents said data centers are being built efficiently in terms of capital expenditure - Only 27% said their AI/GPU operating models were “highly mature” - The most frequently cited key driver of M&A was the monetization of data center assets by telecommunications companies (73%) - 82% of respondents expect M&A between data center operators and energy providers (such as electric utilities) within the next 2 years ## [End of Sales Notice] Silk River Grass-Fed Whey Protein to be discontinued after the November 2026 subscription shipment - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000189828.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391754-en.html - anchor: #n3489354 - Companies mentioned: シルクドリバー株式会社 シルクドリバー株式会社 announced that, following the end of single-item sales of its Grass-Fed Whey Protein, all sales will end with the subscription shipment in November 2026. シルクダイエットプロテイン will continue to be sold. Facts: - The November 2026 subscription shipment - Blended with casein and whey in an 8:2 ratio - Net weight: 400 g - Price: 6,480 yen (tax included) - Now offers 50 items - The official social media accounts have more than 100,000 followers - Annual shipments exceed 100,000 units ## Taking shochu culture into the future with a wooden barrel still made by Japan’s only craftsman. “音環- OTOWA No.02” now available - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000120314.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391753-en.html - anchor: #n3489353 - Companies mentioned: LINK SPIRITS株式会社、春成農園、小正醸造、若潮酒造、LINK SPRITIS LINK SPIRITS株式会社 will release “音環- OTOWA No.02,” an authentic shochu made with Silk Sweet potatoes from 春成農園 in Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture, and 小正醸造’s 師魂蔵, starting Oct. 21. Distilled by 津留安郎, Japan’s only wooden barrel still craftsman, it won a silver medal at ISC2026. Facts: - On sale starting Wednesday, Oct. 21 - ISC2026 - Cedar trees more than 80 years old - Aged in ceramic jars for 1 year and a half - The alcohol content was set at 27 degrees - Volume: 720 ml - Alcohol content: 27% - Price: 8,800 yen - Established: June 2022 ## Even in dual-income households, mothers shoulder about 70% of the housework. More than 90% of hospital visits and vaccination management falls to mothers—ママハピ総研 (株式会社ルバート) releases the 3rd installment of its “Real Life White Paper” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000136054.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391752-en.html - anchor: #n3489352 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルバート、（株）ルバート、ママハピ総研 ママハピ総研, operated by 株式会社ルバート, released “Real Life White Paper vol.3.” The survey revealed that mothers shoulder about 70% of the housework even in dual-income households, and that more than 90% of hospital visits and vaccination management falls to mothers. Facts: - 73.1％ - 85.1％ - 79.6％ - 79.0％ - 56.3％ - 346 people ## SWEET × PIZZA = “SWEET’ZA”: 3 warm desserts baked in a pizza oven arrive at Talk Shop - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000136638.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391751-en.html - anchor: #n3489351 - Companies mentioned: 合同会社キャプションホテルマネジメント、Hyatt、キャプション by Hyatt なんば 大阪、Talk Shop Three dessert pizzas called “SWEET’ZA,” baked in a pizza oven, will be available starting Nov. 7, 2026, at Talk Shop, the café inside キャプション by Hyatt なんば 大阪 in Osaka. Facts: - 1,600 yen each (tax included) - 3 types in total - From Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 ## [Oct. 21] News revealed today on “Back to the Future Day”! Back to the Future certification exam set for spring 2027! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000142047.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391750-en.html - anchor: #n3489350 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社スモール・プラネット、日販セグモ株式会社、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ライセンシング LLC、NBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメントジャパン合同会社、Universal City Studios LLC、Amblin Entertainment, Inc. 株式会社スモール・プラネット announced that it will hold the official “Back to the Future Certification Exam,” based on the film Back to the Future, in spring 2027. It will be administered by 日販セグモ株式会社, with registration opening in mid-December 2026. Facts: - Spring 2027 - Mid-December 2026 ## How does the brain identify “actual size”? AI brain-image analysis reveals a “whole-brain network” that identifies size - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000092723.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391749-en.html - anchor: #n3489349 - Companies mentioned: 高知工科大学、日本学術振興会、科学技術振興機構、公益財団法人 武田科学振興財団、公益財団法人 上原記念生命科学財団 A research group at 高知工科大学 successfully used AI to decode the “real-world size” of objects with high accuracy from fMRI data. It found that this information is processed not only in the visual cortex but also across a network distributed throughout the brain, including the parietal and frontal lobes. Facts: - 50 healthy adults - Average: 65.75% - 69.51% with the top-performing model ## Inagaki, representative of ビルポ, to speak at “Teramoto Future Environment Expo Tera Vision 100,” marking the company’s 100th anniversary — talks in Tokyo (Oct. 28) and Osaka (Nov. 5) on the future of building maintenance transformed by robots and data - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000117179.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391534-en.html - anchor: #n3489305 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビルポ、株式会社テラモト、清水建設株式会社 Taichi Inagaki, representative of 株式会社ビルポ, will speak at 株式会社テラモト’s 100th-anniversary event, “Teramoto Future Environment Expo Tera Vision 100,” discussing the future of building maintenance using robots and data. Facts: - 100th anniversary of founding - Approximately 450 sites - Oct. 28, 2026 - Nov. 5 ## Tricentis announces APJ regional winners of the “2026 Customer Innovation Awards” at Transform Singapore - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000138075.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391530-en.html - anchor: #n3489304 - Companies mentioned: Tricentis、Tricentis Japan合同会社、キリンビジネスシステム株式会社、Astemo株式会社、YTLパワーセラヤ、アライアンス・バンク、ヒュンダイオートエバー、伊藤忠商事、BHPグループ、L&T Financial Services、セントラル・デポジトリー・サービス（インド）、アクセンチュア、マイター10、Olam Food Ingredients (OFI)、Mindsprint、EdgeVerve、People First Bank、エン株式会社、リゾート・ワールド・セントーサ、イートン、Olam Agri、Himalaya Wellness Company、シンガポール航空、Housing & Development Board、ブリティッシュ・アメリカン・タバコ、Forrester、Gartner、IDC、Experian社、T-Mobile社、Jaguar Land Rover社、Allianz社、Telstra社、Dolby社、VodafoneZiggo社 At “Tricentis Transform 2026” in Singapore, Tricentis announced the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) regional winners of the “2026 Tricentis Customer Innovation Awards.” Facts: - 2026 - 3 cities worldwide - 3 categories - More than 3,000 companies ## Long-awaited second collaboration between くらはしれい and MoonTan by Narue Luxe! Launches sequentially starting Friday, Oct. 30, with a POPUP event also set for November! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000084701.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391528-en.html - anchor: #n3489303 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナルエー、MoonTan by NARUE Luxe、MoonTan by Narue、MoonTan by Narue Luxe、ルミネ北千住店、代官山 蔦屋書店、京王百貨店 新宿店、そごう横浜店、Narue イン ハー ルーム 株式会社ナルエー will launch the second collaboration between its loungewear brand “MoonTan by Narue Luxe” and illustrator くらはしれい starting Oct. 30, 2026, and will hold POPUP events at locations including Lumine Kita-Senju starting in November. Facts: - Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 - Starting in November - Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 - Fri., Nov. 6 - Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 - Thursday, Nov. 19 - Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 - Wednesday, December 9 - Tuesday, December 8, 2026 - December 14 (Monday) - ¥13,200 (tax included) - ¥12,100 (tax included - ￥14,300 (tax included) - ¥16,500 (tax included) - ￥17,600 (tax included) ## How can companies use AI to communicate what makes them unique? TECH PLAY-X shares 3 considerations for developing themes for technology communications - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000183857.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391524-en.html - anchor: #n3489302 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社TECH PLAY-X、TECH PLAY-X、株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X 株式会社TECH PLAY-X published an explainer article outlining 3 issues to address when engineers share technical content: responsibility, monitoring and operations, and measuring effectiveness. Facts: - Approximately 320,000 people - More than 6,000 - For more than 10 years - Capital: 60 million yen ## 株式会社ピックユー to hold a flea market event at MILBON BEAUTY FEST 2026, a major beauty industry event at Yokohama Arena - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000139104.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391522-en.html - anchor: #n3489301 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピックユー、Pickyou、Pickyou PR、株式会社ミルボン、ミルボン 株式会社ピックユー will partner with 株式会社ミルボン to hold a flea market event at MILBON BEAUTY FEST 2026, a beauty industry event taking place at Yokohama Arena on November 17, 2026. Facts: - 6,000 creators - Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.) - Approximately 3,000 entries - A creator network of more than 5,000 people - More than 150 million views in total ## Ieiroha signs disaster-prevention agreement with Manazuru Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, to dispatch skilled tradespeople from across Japan in the event of a major disaster. Providing rapid support for exterior restoration after disasters - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000093224.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391519-en.html - anchor: #n3489300 - Companies mentioned: いえいろは株式会社、JRD、一般社団法人全日本災害住宅レジリエンス協会、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社 いえいろは株式会社 signed a disaster-prevention agreement with Manazuru Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 1, 2026, to support exterior restoration after major disasters. The agreement now covers 9 municipalities nationwide, and Manazuru is the first in Kanagawa Prefecture. Facts: - The agreement now covers 9 municipalities nationwide - Signed on Thursday, October 1, 2026 - Hundreds to more than 1,000 requests flooded in - In-house tradespeople with at least 7 years of practical experience - End-user satisfaction rate is 95% ## AI collaboration alliance “Enable AI Foundry” initiative to host a public-private-academic roundtable in Kyoto, organized by Notion - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000076636.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391517-en.html - anchor: #n3489299 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロステック・マネジメント、KUA 京都芸術大学、Enable AI Foundry、Notion Labs Japan合同会社、Notion Labs Inc.、学校法人瓜生山学園 A roundtable organized by Notion Labs Japan, co-hosted by Kyoto Prefecture and supported by Kyoto City, was held as part of the AI collaboration alliance “Enable AI Foundry” initiative. Notion CEO Ivan Zhao and others attended to discuss organizational transformation through AI and challenges in adoption. Facts: - Friday， October 2， 2026 - More than 110 years old - 21 people participated - In February 2025 - The following 3 main issues - Launched in November 2025 ## [New Model Home Opens in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture] “Takahama Model Home” Grand Opening: A New Way to Live, Proposed for an Era of Rising Construction Costs—“Live Well Because It’s Small”! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000135281.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391515-en.html - anchor: #n3489298 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社三建、大阪ガス、YKK AP、大塚家具、山形大学 株式会社三建 has opened the “Takahama Model Home” in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, a compact new model home designed to address rising construction costs. With a total floor area of approximately 30 tsubo, it features the SK-50 construction method, which exceeds seismic grade 3, insulation grade 7, and dual power generation, among other features. Its concept is “Live well because it’s small.” Facts: - No damage even after 204 rounds of shaking - Although this model home is a just-right size of approximately 30 tsubo - It achieves a robust structure that exceeds the highest rank, “seismic grade 3” - World-class, top-tier performance: “insulation grade 7 (HEAT20 G3 level)” - 100mm-thick Neoma Foam in the foundation and walls - A double-insulation system, with 60mm layers, is installed on the roof - The measured value is a UA value of 0.226 - It boasts a C value of 0.3 (target value: 0.3 or lower) - More than 80% of current University of Tokyo students studied in the living room during childhood - The ceiling height is intentionally limited to 2,200mm - Reduced by an average of 22 minutes ## [Recruitment Support Case Study] Successfully recruited sales, customer success, development, and marketing talent. ZenX publishes support case study for AI startup - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000150780.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391510-en.html - anchor: #n3489297 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZenX、株式会社hootfolio、ZenStrategy HR、HERP、ビズリーチ 株式会社ZenX has published a recruitment support case study for AI startup 株式会社hootfolio, which received support through its “ZenStrategy HR” recruitment service. Without a dedicated recruiter, hootfolio successfully hired multiple people for various roles, including sales, customer success, development, and marketing, through channels other than referrals, and built a recruitment foundation through data-driven improvements. Facts: - Established: 2019 - Multiple hires made through recruitment channels other than referrals ## Speaking at Strategic Cyber Security Knowledge 2026 Autumn: Explaining “human defenses” to prepare for increasingly sophisticated AI-powered phishing attacks - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000025098.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391508-en.html - anchor: #n3489296 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社神戸デジタル・ラボ、SCSKサービスウェア株式会社 株式会社神戸デジタル・ラボ will speak at the online conference “Strategic Cyber Security Knowledge 2026 Autumn,” hosted by SCSK ServiceWare on November 17, 2026. It will explain the importance of “human defenses” and share insights from its email training service as countermeasures against increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks using generative AI. Facts: - Nov. 17, 2026 - 15 leading vendors - Capital: 50 million yen - Number of employees: 173 ## Started selling accommodation packages offered by 三谷温泉 ひがきホテル on the travel media platform “Tabiiro” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000181930.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391506-en.html - anchor: #n3489295 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社旅色トラベル、三谷温泉 ひがきホテル、株式会社ブランジスタ 株式会社旅色トラベル has started selling accommodation packages for 三谷温泉 ひがきホテル on the travel media platform “Tabiiro.” As of October 21, 2026, offerings include a package with special benefits for guests aged 50 and older, as well as a standard package featuring kaiseki cuisine. Facts: - Age 50 and over - A ticket worth 1,000 yen - As of October 21, 2026 - Through Friday, December 18, 2026 - The entire property was renovated in 2025 ## Among women of menopausal age, 41.7% are “concerned” about changes in their skin, compared with 12.0% who are “concerned” about bone health, indicating lower awareness of bone health. [Survey on attitudes toward “beauty and bones” among women in their 40s and 50s] - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000082057.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391502-en.html - anchor: #n3489294 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社MYLILY、MYLILY、株式会社 明治、明治 株式会社MYLILY and 明治 conducted a survey on attitudes toward “beauty and bones” among women aged 40–59 ahead of World Menopause Day. Interest in changes to the skin (41.7%) was higher than interest in bone health (12.0%), and the survey revealed that more than half were unaware that collagen is found in bones. Facts: - 300 women aged 40–59 from the general population nationwide - 127 users of the online menopause-focused clinic MYLILY - 72.7% named “skin” - 46.7% named “bones” - 22.8% are “concerned” about bone health - 6.3% say they are “doing enough” to care for their bone health ## [CYBEX] A new standard for choosing child car seats: “PLATINUM S-LINE” launches - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000135228.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391499-en.html - anchor: #n3489293 - Companies mentioned: CYBEX、CTP JAPAN株式会社、伊勢丹新宿店、三越伊勢丹オンラインストア、伊勢丹、三越伊勢丹 CTP JAPAN株式会社, operator of the German parenting brand CYBEX, will launch the “PLATINUM S-LINE” family of child car seats, suitable from the newborn stage to around age 12, on November 18, 2026. The lineup consists of 7 items and features a modular system using the shared “BASE S.” Advance sales will take place at 伊勢丹新宿店 and 三越伊勢丹オンラインストア starting November 4, 2026. Facts: - Will launch on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - From the newborn stage to around age 12 - Consists of 7 items - From Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 - Achieves up to 50% greater safety - Reduces side-impact forces by 25% - CLOUD S + BASE S 80,300 yen - SOLUTION S 39,600 yen ## Kan'ei and TERAS to jointly develop grid-scale battery storage business, with Bluefield Energy operating as aggregator - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000174524.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391495-en.html - anchor: #n3489292 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社カンエイ、TERAS株式会社、Bluefield Energy株式会社、Sigenergy（シグエナジー）、関西電機工業株式会社、Sigenergy Japan株式会社、Sigenergy Technology Co., Ltd. Kan'ei and TERAS established an SPC to jointly develop a grid-scale battery storage business, with Bluefield Energy using AI to manage operations as the aggregator. The project is also working with 関西電機工業 and aims to begin operations in April 2027. Facts: - Output: 2 MW - Capacity: 4 MWh - Operations are scheduled to begin in April 2027. ## 【Cafuné/カフネ】“2026 Holiday Collection” to go on sale in stages starting Oct. 21 (Wednesday) - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000149641.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391491-en.html - anchor: #n3489291 - Companies mentioned: カフネ株式会社、Cafuné、カフネ Hong Kong-born modern bag brand “Cafuné/カフネ” will begin rolling out its “2026 Holiday Collection” on its official online store from Oct. 21. The collection includes bags made with limited-edition eel-embossed leather and lifestyle accessories such as a lipstick holder. A pop-up store in Kobe will offer an advance sale on Oct. 30. Facts: - New lifestyle collection launches Nov. 2 (Monday) - World-first advance sale at the Kobe pop-up store from Oct. 30 (Friday) - ¥80,300 including tax - Sold separately, ¥11,000 including tax - ¥99,000 including tax - ¥38,500 including tax - ¥44,000 including tax - ¥42,900 including tax - ¥13,200 including tax - ¥25,300 including tax - ¥28,600 including tax - ¥19,800 including tax - Event period: Oct. 9, 2026 (Friday) to Dec. 3 (Thursday), 56 days ## 【Free seminar on Nov. 5】With personal information leaks caused by unauthorized access occurring one after another, can you quickly check your company's website for vulnerabilities? - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000022085.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391443-en.html - anchor: #n3489290 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビットフォレスト、株式会社セキュアスカイ・テクノロジー 株式会社ビットフォレスト will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 5, 2026, on using “VAddy,” a cloud-based web vulnerability assessment tool. In response to the increase in personal information leaks caused by unauthorized access, the seminar will explain how to conduct ongoing vulnerability assessments on a limited budget. Facts: - Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 - 14:00〜 - In 1-month increments - From 100,000 yen - 10,000 yen worth ## Explanatory article outlines checks for Studio users; セルフプラス provides a consultation service for website migration - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000078669.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391489-en.html - anchor: #n3489289 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社セルフプラス、Studio 株式会社セルフプラス has published an explanatory article outlining checks for website operators following an unauthorized access incident involving Studio, and has provided a consultation service for its “脱Studio移行代行” migration service. Facts: - Oct. 17, 2026 - Oct. 16, 2026 - September 11, 2015 - 6 items ## Just 8% of employees in Japan are “highly engaged.” Organization assessment survey “visions survey” completely revamped to visualize the “overlap in the futures” of companies and employees and bring out each person's motivation - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000017034.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391485-en.html - anchor: #n3489288 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社パラドックス、PARADOX創研、米ギャラップ社、日本生産性本部、グロービス経営大学院、サンウェイ大学、株式会社三菱総合研究所、慶應義塾大学、スイスIMD、北海道大学、京都大学、早稲田大学、モナッシュ大学マレーシア校、UCLA 株式会社パラドックス has completely revamped its organization assessment survey “visions survey” and began offering it on Oct. 19, 2026. Developed as a new engagement survey that visualizes the “overlap in the futures” of companies and employees, it responds to the fact that just 8% of employees in Japan are highly engaged. Facts: - 20% of the global average - 18% East Asian average - Work engagement is about 1.5 times higher - Began offering the service on Oct. 19, 2026 - With a total of 50 questions - Easily check with a total of 10 questions - 1人あたり月額最大400円（税別） - The minimum service fee covers 30 people - Annual fee: 14万4,000 yen, excluding tax - For more than 1,000 people, please request a separate quote ## Winners of awards at the “55th Reliability, Maintainability and Safety Symposium” announced! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000027520.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391478-en.html - anchor: #n3489287 - Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本科学技術連盟、富士電機株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、防衛大学校、電気通信大学 一般財団法人日本科学技術連盟 announced that presentations by 富士電機株式会社 and トヨタ自動車株式会社 received the Outstanding Case Award and the Encouragement Presentation Award, respectively, at the “55th Reliability, Maintainability and Safety Symposium,” held in July 2026. Facts: - 55th - July 16, 2026 - Outstanding Case Award (1 award) - Encouragement Presentation Award (1 award) - Approximately 8 times the design margin - 16 general presentations (research papers/case reports) ## Compare proposals and consultants before commissioning a new business consultancy. “New Business Consulting Comparison Navi” now available; can also be used solely to obtain competing quotes - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000163568.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391474-en.html - anchor: #n3489286 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノベーション総合研究所、イノベーション総研、株式会社マクロミル 株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 will launch “New Business Consulting Comparison Navi” in October 2026 for companies seeking a new business consulting firm. Consultation, comparison and selection support will be free. Facts: - October 2026 - Of 645 people - 36.6％ - 26.5％ - 25.3％ - The largest share, at 48.5% - 利用料は0円です - April 3–8, 2026 - Valid responses: 888 people ## インターネットのなかった工場から、生成AI活用という次のステージへ。創業70年以上の城南コーテックにおける、kintoneとカスタマインを活用した塗料の在庫管理のデジタル化事例を公開 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000110790.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391469-en.html - anchor: #n3489285 - Companies mentioned: 有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート、城南コーテック株式会社、gusuku Customine、カスタマイン、kintone、R3 Institute Ltd. 有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート has published a case study showing how Jonan Coatec digitized paint inventory management using kintone and gusuku Customine, reduced the time needed for compiling figures, and moved on to generative AI use. Facts: - April 2025 - August of the same year - Approximately 20 hours of work compiling figures per month ## Industrial machinery comprehensive rental company Rent renews official partnership agreement with squash club team “Be-Win” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000148225.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391449-en.html - anchor: #n3489284 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社レント、Be-Win株式会社 株式会社レント, a comprehensive industrial machinery rental company, renewed its official partnership agreement with squash club team “Be-Win” for fiscal 2026. Facts: - FY2026 - 1,500 kcal - More than 20 million people - 2028 - June 2001 - 2024 - March 2026 - June 1984 ## 【ZERO HALLIBURTON×UNICASE】“Heritage Line Case for iPhone 18 Pro/17 Pro, iPhone 17 Limited Edition” launches - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000123953.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391442-en.html - anchor: #n3489283 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティーガイア、UNICASE、ZERO HALLIBURTON、NASA、ZOZOTOWN、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon The UNICASE brand operated by 株式会社ティーガイア will release the “Heritage Line Case,” made in collaboration with ZERO HALLIBURTON for iPhone, in limited quantities starting Oct. 21, 2026. Facts: - Starting October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) - Founded in 1938 - In 1969 - ￥18,700 - 資本金：3,154 百万円 ## Solafune to exhibit at ECONOSEC JAPAN 2026 (Economic Security Conference and Exhibition) - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000065306.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391450-en.html - anchor: #n3489282 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Solafune、Fortis Intelligence Advisory株式会社、FIA、エコノセック・ジャパン実行委員会、時事通信社 株式会社Solafune will exhibit jointly with Fortis Intelligence Advisory株式会社 at ECONOSEC JAPAN 2026, to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 4–5, 2026. The booth will introduce the AI service “Signal DD” and information analysis technologies using GEOINT, OSINT and SIGINT, and host discussions on risk investigations and decision-making support related to economic security. Facts: - Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 - Thursday, Nov. 5 - 10:00 - 17:00 - Booth No. I-9 ## 【バンヤンツリー・東山 京都】A festive season woven by the kaiseki restaurant りょうぜん: “Winter-scented Yuzu Afternoon Tea” and a “Year-end and New Year Special Kaiseki” arrive, set against Higashiyama's winter scenery and a stage overseen by Kengo Kuma - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000142729.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391444-en.html - anchor: #n3489281 - Companies mentioned: バンヤンツリー・東山 京都、バンヤン・グループ、バンヤンツリー・ホールディングス・リミテッド、バンヤンツリー、りょうぜん The kaiseki restaurant りょうぜん at バンヤンツリー Kyoto will begin serving yuzu-themed afternoon tea and a special year-end and New Year kaiseki meal on Nov. 23, 2026. Facts: - Starting Nov. 23, 2026 (Monday) - Price: ¥8,000 (tax and service charge included) - Includes free-flow drinks to choose from 35 varieties - Price: ¥38,000 per person (tax and service charge included) - Our hotel, with 52 rooms ## AmbiRise’s electronic invoicing system “Haratte” begins integration with GCC’s financial accounting system “e-SUITEv2財務会計C³” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000014049.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391480-en.html - anchor: #n3489280 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社AmbiRise、AmbiRise、株式会社ジーシーシー、GCC 株式会社AmbiRise and 株式会社ジーシーシー have begun integrating their electronic invoicing system “Haratte” with their financial accounting system “e-SUITEv2財務会計C³” to improve the efficiency of municipal accounting operations. ## Is “AI will solve everything if we leave it to AI” an illusion? About 70% use AI in internal systems, but a majority of companies developing in-house face a “lack of technical expertise” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000100813.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391462-en.html - anchor: #n3489279 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワンズマインド、比較ビズ According to a survey by 株式会社ワンズマインド, about 70% of companies use AI in their internal systems. However, a majority of companies developing systems in-house cite a lack of technical expertise as a challenge, while companies outsourcing development face difficulties selecting vendors and defining requirements. Facts: - Shortage of IT personnel and engineers (47.7%) - Aging and legacy systems (43.5%) - Rising development and operating costs (43.3%) - AI has been incorporated into some internal systems and is being used on a trial or partial basis (43.9%) - AI has already been incorporated into multiple internal systems and is being used at full scale (23.6%) - Development or concrete consideration is currently underway to incorporate AI (19.9%) - Lack of AI talent and technical expertise (35.4%) - Insufficient budget and unclear cost-effectiveness (33.1%) - Concerns about the security and vulnerabilities of AI-generated code (25.2%) - Developed in-house or partially outsourced (51.7%) - Most or all development outsourced (23.5%) - All development handled in-house (21.6%) - Insufficient in-house technical skills and expertise (52.3%) - Quality of AI-generated code (bugs, security vulnerabilities, etc.) (40.1%) - Development and adjustments take time and effort (38.8%) - Difficulty selecting external vendors (46.9%) - Difficulty aligning with vendors and defining requirements (45.2%) - High development and operating costs (38.0%) - More than sufficient (18.4%) - Sufficient to some extent (50.2%) - Not very sufficient (28.3%) - Not sufficient at all (3.1%) - Security framework and quality management methods (54.0%) - Initial development and operating costs (44.9%) - Scope of support and responsibility for when problems occur (39.9%) - Finding a vendor that best matches the company’s requirements and budget (54.2%) - Thoroughly evaluating vendors’ track records and technical capabilities (39.3%) - Comparing estimates and proposals to place an order at a fair price (39.1%) - Would like multiple vendors introduced through a trusted matching service (39.9%) - Would like to compare proposals and estimates from multiple vendors all at once (22.9%) - Would like to request services from an existing business partner, 1 company (16.6%) ## “JAPANSecuritySummit 2026” to be held - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000001247.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391476-en.html - anchor: #n3489278 - Companies mentioned: アイティメディア株式会社、サイバートラスト株式会社、ゼットスケーラー株式会社、KnowBe4 Japan合同会社 アイティメディア株式会社 will handle planning, publicity, attendee recruitment, and operations for “JAPANSecuritySummit 2026,” a cybersecurity event organized by the JAPANSecuritySummit Executive Committee. Facts: - 350 million page views per month - 60 million unique browsers - Securities code: 2148 ## Special monitor plan launched to mark resort wedding industry’s first short drama to surpass 6 million total views - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000033223.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391467-en.html - anchor: #n3489277 - Companies mentioned: アールイズ・ウエディング株式会社、アールイズ・ウエディング、アールイズ・ドレス、アールイズ・ピクチャーズ、アールイズ・トラベル、ザ・ギノザリゾート 美らの教会 アールイズ・ウエディング株式会社 has launched a special monitor plan at ザ・ギノザリゾート 美らの教会 to mark its original short drama “A Promise 20 Years in the Making” surpassing 6 million total views on social media. Facts: - Up to ¥410,000 off - Worth up to ¥365,000 - Up to ¥250,000 off a dress - Up to ¥115,000 off a tuxedo - Worth up to ¥53,000 - Limited to 3 couples - 7 episodes - Spanning 10,000 tsubo - 32 locations nationwide ## Security responses, glitches and other issues account for 44.0% of work stoppages. Everyday tasks such as communicating with vendors and manual work account for 45.8%—time spent unable to work during e-commerce operations - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000023201.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391459-en.html - anchor: #n3489276 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社メルカート、東京商工リサーチ、富士キメラ総研 According to an e-commerce operations survey by 株式会社メルカート, issues such as security responses and glitches (44.0%) and routine operations such as communicating with vendors and doing tasks manually (45.8%) were nearly equally common reasons for work stoppages. The findings also showed a tendency for the burden of postponed promotions and manual revisions to increase the more time system-related responses take. Facts: - 44.0% cited issues such as security responses and glitches - 45.8% also cited routine operations, such as communicating with vendors and handling tasks or checks manually when the system cannot do them - “When a glitch or other problem occurred and I was occupied with identifying the cause and responding” (19.3%) - “When requests and follow-ups with vendors or production companies continued” was cited by 20.8% - “When I had to do manually what the system could not do” was cited by 14.5% - “Business procedures or manuals need to be revised” (52.3%) - “The change needs to be communicated and explained internally” (46.5%) - “The burden of maintenance and updates was heavier than expected” (39.0%) - “The scope of support was narrower than expected” (37.0%) - Achieves average sales growth of 480% for adopting companies ## Vitalify to exhibit at “NexTech Week [Autumn] AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO,” taking place Nov. 11–13 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000153836.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391441-en.html - anchor: #n3489275 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイタリフィ、RX Japan 合同会社 株式会社バイタリフィ will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026【Autumn】 AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026, and will introduce services including “AI Agent DRIVE.” Facts: - Nov. 11, 2026 - Friday the 13th - Booth number: 12-10 ## Taking Japan’s knife culture from Tokyo Tower to the world. Japanese knife brand “MUSASHI JAPAN” to host a limited-time pop-up store from Oct. 20. - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000155812.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391464-en.html - anchor: #n3489274 - Companies mentioned: TAIMATSU株式会社、MUSASHI JAPAN、YOKAI JAPAN、FUJI JAPAN、SAMURAI TAX、一刀（ITTO）、FE TAIMATSU株式会社 will host a limited-time pop-up store for Japanese knife brand “MUSASHI JAPAN” at Tokyo Tower from Oct. 20 to Nov. 24, 2026. Facts: - Oct. 20, 2026 - Nov. 24 - 3rd floor - 11:00～19:00 ## Formulated with a high concentration of PPT keratin*¹! A new damage-care hair mask designed to transform hair texture*² from “セカンドインパクト,” inspired by keratin, the main component of hair! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000052353.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391451-en.html - anchor: #n3489273 - Companies mentioned: ボトルワークス株式会社、SECOND IMPACT、セカンドインパクト、オリエンタルケミカル（株）、Ashland ボトルワークス株式会社 has launched the Premium Repair Hair Mask, an intensive repair hair mask formulated with a high concentration of PPT keratin, under its damage-care-focused haircare brand SECOND IMPACT. Facts: - Hair is composed of approximately 80% keratin, a protein. - 毎日のヘアケアにプラスする週1～2回の集中補修ケアで - By combining 7 types of PPT keratin* - [Size and suggested retail price] 180g / ¥1,980 (tax included) ## Investment in U.S. semiconductor materials startup ChEmpower - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000000769.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391439-en.html - anchor: #n3489272 - Companies mentioned: 豊田通商株式会社、ChEmpower Corporation Toyota Tsusho has invested in U.S. semiconductor materials startup ChEmpower. ## [A Korean nail-art favorite arrives in Japan!] Popular Korean nail brand JelloJello lasts about 2 weeks*¹, yet comes off easily with a peel!? - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000058726.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391548-en.html - anchor: #n3489271 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社千空、JelloJello、LOFT、Coupang、株式会社Sheer 株式会社千空 has begun distributing Korean gel nail brand JelloJello in Japan, with an advance launch at LOFT on October 10, 2026. The brand, which has surpassed 1.2 million units sold, offers products that last about 2 weeks and can be easily removed without acetone. Facts: - Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 1.2 million units sold to date - Awarded 4 times - More than 23,600 reviews - Average rating of 4.8 or higher - Lasts about 2 weeks - 50.8% (66 people) - 48.5% (63 people) - 1,760 yen (tax included) - 1,430 yen (tax included) - 3,190 yen (tax included) ## [Survey on selecting system development vendors in the AI era] More than 70% start looking for outsourcing partners before functions are finalized, while more than 80% want to consult before deciding what to build - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000068877.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391545-en.html - anchor: #n3489270 - Companies mentioned: Engineerforce Inc.、株式会社Engineerforce、IDEATECH、リサピー®︎ A survey conducted by Engineerforce Inc. found that, when selecting system development vendors, more than 70% start looking for outsourcing partners before functions are finalized, and more than 80% want to consult before requirements are settled. The spread of generative AI is raising expectations for faster development, lower costs and security systems. Facts: - 110 company employees - 500 or more employees - Changed significantly: 44.5% - Changed somewhat: 48.2% - AI can speed up development and reduce costs: 59.8% - We knew what to build, but the functions had not been finalized: 54.5% - We were asked to define the requirements on the ordering side: 48.8% ## Ragate株式会社's fixed-fee technology advisory service receives AWS Certified Services Offering designation - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000119123.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391540-en.html - anchor: #n3489269 - Companies mentioned: Ragate株式会社、Amazon Web Services、AWS、ラーゲイト Ragate株式会社's fixed-fee technology advisory service has been designated an AWS Certified Services Offering following a review based on AWS's Foundational Technical Review. Facts: - Established May 25, 2017 - Capital: ¥33,000,000 ## Top 5 areas in Toshima Ward where people want to live - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000167372.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391535-en.html - anchor: #n3489268 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション、フィリアコーポレーション 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション has released the results of a survey ranking the top 5 areas in Toshima Ward where people want to live. Ikebukuro ranked 1st, Mejiro 2nd, Sugamo 3rd, Otsuka 4th and Komagome 5th. Facts: - 1st: Ikebukuro (58 votes) - 2nd: Mejiro (44 votes) - 3rd: Sugamo (35 votes) - 4th: Otsuka (26 votes) - 5th: Komagome (19 votes) - Valid responses: 200 people - More than 1,000 consultations handled ## A new canned shochu and water drink, Hakata no Hana Mugi Shochu Mizuwari, with a mellow flavor from pre-mixing, joins the lineup of authentic shochu Hakata no Hana Mugi! Advance sale at セブン‐イレブン stores that sell alcoholic beverages (excluding Okinawa Prefecture*) - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000026921.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391531-en.html - anchor: #n3489267 - Companies mentioned: オエノンホールディングス株式会社、福徳長酒類株式会社、セブン‐イレブン Fukutoku Ch酒類, part of the Oenon Group, will launch Hakata no Hana Mugi Shochu Mizuwari, a canned shochu and water drink made with authentic shochu Hakata no Hana Mugi, at セブン‐イレブン ahead of other retailers from November 4, 2026. Alcohol content: 9%; price: 198 yen (excluding tax). Facts: - November 4, 2026 - Alcohol content: 9% - Volume/container: 350 mL can - Suggested retail price: 198 yen (excluding tax) - 2025 consolidated sales: 87.6 billion yen ## ジョーシス launches Josys MDM Service - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000099889.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391525-en.html - anchor: #n3489266 - Companies mentioned: ジョーシス株式会社、ジョーシス、Microsoft、Apple ジョーシス株式会社 has begun full-scale provision of Josys MDM Service, which offers PC and smartphone device management as a managed service. Facts: - 500 yen per month - Starting at 300 devices ## From your daily tea to a sustainable future. Organic Rooibos Tea, 101 tea bags, uses rooibos certified by レインフォレスト‧アライアンス. - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000073392.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391500-en.html - anchor: #n3489265 - Companies mentioned: ティーライフ株式会社、レインフォレスト‧アライアンス ティーライフ株式会社 announced that its popular Organic Rooibos Tea, 101 tea bags, uses rooibos certified by レインフォレスト‧アライアンス and certified under the Organic JAS scheme. The company is pursuing initiatives to support sustainable agriculture and build responsible supply chains. Facts: - 101 tea bags - 202g - 2g - 1,296 yen ## モルトンブラウン opens its first concept store in the Yokohama area, そごう横浜店 - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000019972.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391496-en.html - anchor: #n3489264 - Companies mentioned: モルトンブラウン、モルトンブラウンジャパン株式会社、そごう横浜店、そごう British fragrance brand モルトンブラウン opened its first concept store in the Yokohama area on the 1st floor of そごう横浜店 on October 2, 2026. Facts: - Oct. 2, 2026 - 1st floor - More than 50 years ## 三菱総研ＤＣＳ strengthens domestic cloud strategy for enterprises - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000045457.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391490-en.html - anchor: #n3489263 - Companies mentioned: 三菱総研ＤＣＳ株式会社、KDDI株式会社、AWS、Microsoft Azure、さくらのクラウド 三菱総研ＤＣＳ has begun offering KDDI's cloud service KCPS, strengthening its domestic cloud strategy for enterprises. ## First successful autonomous truck arrivals and departures at a transfer hub for switching between driverless and crewed operation; trucks can now travel beyond expressways - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000110471.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391486-en.html - anchor: #n3489262 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社T2、T2、福山通運株式会社 株式会社T2 has achieved Japan's first automated arrivals and departures of Level 4 autonomous trucks at a transfer hub, and has enabled travel on public roads as well as departure instructions via smartphone. The technology is being demonstrated through trial shipments with Fukuyama Transporting ahead of commercial operations scheduled to begin in January 2027. Facts: - Approximately 30 major transport companies and others - To be introduced from January 2027 - Approximately 500km of expressway mainline - So that a distance of at least 1m can always be maintained - Broadly detects targets within a range of 60m ahead - Vehicles were used in trial runs for 福山通運株式会社 services on October 19 and 20 ## THE MYTOL, born from advanced dermatological research, to be exhibited at Tokyo Beauty Week 2026! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000180826.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391481-en.html - anchor: #n3489261 - Companies mentioned: 大正製薬株式会社、@cosme TOKYO Taisho Pharmaceutical will exhibit THE MYTOL, an aging-care brand based on advanced dermatological research, at Tokyo Beauty Week 2026, held from November 18 to 24, 2026. Visitors to the booth can try samples from the full product lineup and have their skin measured. For a limited time, The Mytol Essence will also be sold at @cosme TOKYO. Facts: - Over 7 days - Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026 - Tuesday, Nov. 24 - Volume: 30mL ## [Fukuoka Prefectural Government] Promoting employment in the construction industry! Joint company information sessions focused on the construction industry to be held—participating companies and job seekers wanted - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000186122.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391470-en.html - anchor: #n3489260 - Companies mentioned: (株)アソウ・ヒューマニーセンター、（一社）福岡県建設業協会、（一社）福岡県土木組合連合会、（一社）福岡県測量設計コンサルタンツ協会、（一社）建設コンサルタンツ協会九州支部、（一社）福岡県建設専門工事業団体連合会、（公社）福岡県建築士会、（一社）建築士事務所会、（一社）福岡県地質調査業協会、福岡県建設業協働組合 Fukuoka Prefecture will hold joint company information sessions to connect students and general job seekers in the prefecture with local companies, with the aim of securing workers for the construction industry. A total of 4 sessions will be held across 4 areas—Kurume, Iizuka, Kitakyushu and Fukuoka—with 20 to 50 companies expected to exhibit at each session. Facts: - Decreased by approximately ３割 - Approximately 84 trillion yen in fiscal year Heisei ４ - 平成22年度：約42兆円 - Approximately 76 trillion yen in fiscal year Reiwa ７ - Down approximately 20% from the peak (the end of fiscal year Heisei 11) - Approximately 480,000 businesses at the end of fiscal 令和６年度 - Average for 令和７年: 4.78 million people - Those aged 29 or younger accounted for 11.9% ## Serious fast drying and hair care, even when traveling. The compact design folds down to palm size, while its powerful airflow dries hair quickly. Introducing the new “Protect Ion Hair Dryer” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000032230.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391461-en.html - anchor: #n3489259 - Companies mentioned: テスコム電機株式会社、テスコム、東京商工リサーチ テスコム電機株式会社 launched the “Protect Ion Hair Dryer TEC-A086D,” featuring a compact design that folds down to palm size, in mid-October. Its powerful airflow and proprietary ion technology deliver fast drying and hair care, and it features 5 modes. Facts: - Lightweight, weighing approximately 410g (※) - Powerful airflow with a high wind speed of 62.9m/s (※1) - Long service life of 1,000 hours (※2) - Use it while holding it approximately 3cm to 5cm away from the scalp and hairline - Capital: 90,000 thousand yen ## Free release of the white paper “Next-Generation Infrastructure Strategy in Light of VMware Updates: From Virtual Platform Product Selection to Renewal Decisions Covering Configuration, Operations and Costs” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000177871.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391448-en.html - anchor: #n3489258 - Companies mentioned: パナソニック デジタル株式会社、Broadcom、VMware、パナソニックグループ パナソニック デジタル株式会社 has released a free white paper on virtual platform product selection and infrastructure optimization in response to license changes following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware. ## The “Sport GOMI Koshien 2026 Shizuoka Prefecture Tournament” was held. The 静岡県立科学技術高校 team “Legendary Garbage” won the fiercely contested event! A total of 32 participants collected 54.88kg of trash! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000165301.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391440-en.html - anchor: #n3489257 - Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、株式会社テレビ静岡、日本財団、静岡県立科学技術高校、常葉大学附属橘高校、静岡北高校、加藤学園高校、静岡高校 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 株式会社テレビ静岡 held the “Sport GOMI Koshien 2026 Shizuoka Prefecture Tournament” at Tokiwa Park in Shizuoka City on September 26. Eleven teams of high school students aged 15–18 (32 people) competed to collect trash within the 45-minute time limit. The team “Legendary Garbage” from 静岡県立科学技術高校 won, and a total of 54.88kg of trash was collected. Facts: - All 11 teams - 45-minute time limit - An impressive 11.09kg of trash collected - 11.09kg / 1,763.5 points - 10.37kg / 1,512.5 points - 8.78kg / 1,381.0 points ## SHEGLAM’s highly moisturizing “Hideaway Full Cover Concealer” series helps prevent dryness in fall and winter and goes on sale at variety stores nationwide from Tuesday, October 20! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000155846.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391434-en.html - anchor: #n3489256 - Companies mentioned: SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル、FDA、EU、GCC標準化機構(GSO)、FSC、SA8000、BSCI、SMETA SHEGLAM launched its “Hideaway Full Cover Concealer” series, combining moisturizing and coverage benefits, at variety stores nationwide from October 20. The price is 990 yen (tax included). Facts: - More than 150 countries and regions - Oct. 20, 2026 - ￥990 - 6 colors in total - All 14 shades - 2019 - 2022 - More than 90% ## 田中貴金属工業 and MEP establish Malaysian precious metals recycling joint venture “TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD.” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000031501.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391433-en.html - anchor: #n3489255 - Companies mentioned: 田中貴金属工業株式会社、MEP Enviro Technology Sdn. Bhd.、TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD. 田中貴金属工業 and MEP have established the precious metals recycling joint venture “TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD.” in Malaysia, aiming to begin operations in April 2029. Facts: - 田中貴金属工業66.7％ - MEP: 33.3% - 4N (99.99%) purity - The plant is scheduled to begin operations in April 2029 - On Oct. 8, 2026 - In August 2024 - Revenue: 243.5 million ringgit - Employees: 580 - Consolidated sales of ¥1.0978 trillion ## “Arita Marshmallow Christmas 2026”: A special culinary experience from Chef Shogo Hikichi, who “depicts the region’s ingredients and character on a plate through fragrance and color.” “The Gastronomy of Vessels and Flowers,” served on vessels by Living National Treasures. Reservations open on a first-come, first-served basis! - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000112819.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391432-en.html - anchor: #n3489254 - Companies mentioned: アリタセラクリスマスイベント実行委員会、アフロマンス、Afro&Co.、アリタハウス、井上萬二窯、今右衛門窯、柿右衛門窯、中里太郎右衛門陶房、NIRVANA New York、フェスタルーチェ実行委員会、駐日フィンランド大使館 アリタセラクリスマスイベント実行委員会 and Afro&Co. are holding “Arita Marshmallow Christmas 2026 with FINLAND FAIR,” featuring “The Gastronomy of Vessels and Flowers” by Chef Shogo Hikichi, made with ingredients from Saga Prefecture. The experience will use vessels by Living National Treasures and others, and reservations have opened on a first-come, first-served basis. Facts: - Dinner on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - 8 pairs, 16 people per session - Lunch begins at 12:00 - Dinner begins at 19:00 - Lunch: 6,600 yen - Dinner: 16,500 yen - Lunch: a set menu of approximately 4 dishes - Dinner: a set menu of approximately 8 dishes - Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 11:00 - 10 guest rooms - An immersive counter kitchen with 42 seats - Promoted by Saga Prefecture in 2025 - Appointed chef at arita huis in spring 2026 - December 5 (Sat)–6, 2026 - December 12 (Sat)–13 (Sun) - Illumination period: December 5 (Sat)–January 11 (Mon) ## [Nikken Total Sourcing] [Trade Show Report] Exhibiting at the “3rd Kyushu Semiconductor Industry Exhibition” - Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000086798.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4391431-en.html - anchor: #n3489253 - Companies mentioned: 日研トータルソーシング株式会社、国立大学法人広島大学、広島大学半導体産業技術研究所 日研トータルソーシング exhibited at the “3rd Kyushu Semiconductor Industry Exhibition,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka, showcasing its workforce development solutions through its in-house training facilities and VR safety training experience. A survey of visitors highlighted challenges including shortages of semiconductor engineers and maintenance staff, as well as early employee turnover, and confirmed strong demand for staffing services. Facts: - September 30 (Wed)–October 1 (Thu) - Accounting for more than 60% - Manufacturing accounted for 40% - Operating at 62 locations nationwide