# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-21 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 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.

## DGDV Senior Director Yuta Sanada to Speak at Tokyo Tech Week Event Hosted by Tokyo Tech Week: “Tokyo Tech Week Kicks Off! — The Fastest Report from SF Tech Week and New Opportunities to Build in Tokyo”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000076641.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389662-en.html
- anchor: #n3488031
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures、DGDV、JobTales株式会社、FoundersNation株式会社

On October 22, 2026, Yuta Sanada of 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures will speak at an event hosted by Tokyo Tech Week, sharing a report on SF Tech Week and how to participate in TTW.

Facts:
- October 22, 2026 (Thu.)
- December 9 (Wednesday)–11 (Friday), 2026
- 19:00-20:00

## [Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] Agreement with ダイナパック株式会社 on the Procurement of Cardboard Products During Disasters and the Improvement of Shelter Conditions Signed on October 14, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000042592.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389660-en.html
- anchor: #n3488030
- Companies mentioned: 狭山市役所、ダイナパック株式会社

Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, signed an agreement with ダイナパック株式会社 on the procurement of cardboard products during disasters and the improvement of shelter conditions on October 14, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, October 14

## E-Cloud NEXT to Begin Accepting Applications on October 26 for a Fund Targeting Fusion Startup “Helical Fusion”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000054017.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389659-en.html
- anchor: #n3488029
- Companies mentioned: イークラウド株式会社、Helical Fusion、自然科学研究機構 核融合科学研究所、NIFS、安藤ハザマ、富士電機、ニチアス、長谷虎紡績、瀬野汽船、経済産業省、内閣府、国際エネルギー機関（IEA）、FusionX、Helixos

イークラウド株式会社 will begin accepting applications on October 26, 2026, for the 4th offering of イークラウドNEXT, a members-only fund for individual investors targeting fusion startup “Helical Fusion.”

Facts:
- Oct. 26
- Over 3 installments
- Now in its 4th year
- From 10 million yen
- Spanning about 70 years
- For 3,268 seconds
- Approximately 54 minutes
- Exceeding 100 million degrees
- By 2050
- An increase of approximately 1.7 billion people
- On the scale of several hundred trillion yen
- In October 2025
- In the 2030s
- By 2040
- 3.1 trillion yen
- 60 billion yen
- 3.23 billion yen
- 13.05 billion yen

## [Survey of University of Tokyo and Kyoto University Students] 98% Say “Reading Speed (Speed-Reading Ability)” Is Necessary for Entrance Exams; 92% Value Reading Comprehension Even in Subjects Other Than Japanese

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000026897.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389658-en.html
- anchor: #n3488028
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SRJ、株式会社ウィザス、株式会社MANABI

株式会社SRJ reported that a survey of University of Tokyo and Kyoto University students found that 98% consider speed-reading ability necessary for entrance exams, while 92% value reading comprehension even in subjects other than Japanese.

Facts:
- 98.0%
- 92.0%
- Valid responses: 50 people

## Squadbase to Exhibit at ODSC AI West 2026, One of the World's Largest Data and AI Conferences

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000050750.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389657-en.html
- anchor: #n3488027
- Companies mentioned: Squadbase株式会社、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google DeepMind、Hugging Face、LangChain、Perplexity AI

Squadbase株式会社 will exhibit at the data and AI conference ODSC AI West 2026, to be held in San Francisco, U.S., from October 27 to 29, 2026, and will unveil its new UX, “Data speaks first,” for the first time.

Facts:
- Oct. 27–29, 2026
- More than 250 speakers
- More than 2,500 attendees
- 300 hours of talks and workshops
- Capital: 45 million yen

## IVE REI’s long-awaited 1-month series debuts from “rom’u,” whose muse is IVE REI! 3 designs and 6 colors, including “non-rotating water-glow colored contacts,” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000022686.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389656-en.html
- anchor: #n3488026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ANW、PONPISH、Qoo10、STARSHIPエンターテインメント、IVE、ドン・キホーテ

株式会社ANW has launched a long-awaited 1-month series (3 designs and 6 colors) from its colored contact lens brand “rom’u,” featuring IVE REI as its muse. Pre-sales began on October 21, 2026, at the PONPISH Qoo10 store, with a campaign offering a logo-branded lens case and discount coupons.

Facts:
- Regular price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Coupon price: 2,970 yen (tax included)
- [10% OFF]
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 1,650 yen (tax included) for 1 box of 1-month lenses containing 2 lenses
- Water content: 38%
- Starting October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)

## First in Japan for a water-purification polymer: “エバグロース®WA-800” receives JWWA certification

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000134915.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389654-en.html
- anchor: #n3488025
- Companies mentioned: 水ing株式会社、公益社団法人日本水道協会、インフロニアグループ

水ing株式会社 announced that “エバグロース®WA-800,” a water-purification polymer that does not use acrylamide monomer, has been certified by 公益社団法人日本水道協会 (JWWA). The company will ramp up sales and proposal activities starting in October 2026, promoting more efficient water treatment and space savings.

Facts:
- October 2026
- Approximately 300 locations nationwide

## Automatically Block Shared Seating for Group Reservations! Ticketing System CLOUD PASS Launches “Shared Seating Control” Feature

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000017904.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389653-en.html
- anchor: #n3488024
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニエイム、CLOUD PASS、総務省、レジャー＆アウトドアジャパン2026、東京ビッグサイト

株式会社ユニエイム has launched the “Shared Seating Control” feature for its ticketing system CLOUD PASS, automatically blocking shared seating for group reservations.

Facts:
- A table with 4 seats
- A group of 3
- The remaining 1 seat
- Held in November 2026
- ASPIC Cloud Award 2024

## “SENSYN CORE Datastore” Integrates with Box — Seamlessly Put Accumulated Drawings, Photos and Forms to Work with AI —

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000028447.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389652-en.html
- anchor: #n3488023
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社センシンロボティクス、Box、株式会社Box Japan

株式会社センシンロボティクス announced that its data management feature, “SENSYN CORE Datastore,” has begun integrating with the intelligent content management platform Box. The integration enables business data such as drawings and photos to be incorporated into AI applications and workflows.

## エーピーコミュニケーションズ Launches “Agent-Ready Platform Preparation Support Service” to Help Prepare Data Platforms for Use by AI Agents

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000002508.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389651-en.html
- anchor: #n3488022
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エーピーコミュニケーションズ、Databricks、Microsoft Fabric、Snowflake、BigQuery

Starting October 21, 2026, 株式会社エーピーコミュニケーションズ will offer its “Agent-Ready Platform Preparation Support Service,” which prepares existing data platforms for use by AI agents.

Facts:
- Starting October 21, 2026
- Aiming to serve 50 companies
- By the end of fiscal 2030

## Fukuoka-Focused Job-Matching Service “ジョブアンテナ福岡” Surpasses 25,000 Registered Members on October 19

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000014652.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389650-en.html
- anchor: #n3488021
- Companies mentioned: インタラクティブ株式会社、北海道新聞社

The Fukuoka-focused job-matching service “ジョブアンテナ福岡,” operated by インタラクティブ株式会社, surpassed 25,000 registered members on October 19, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 19, 2026
- Company information for more than 110 companies
- More than 560 job listings
- 25,005 people
- Average age: 37.2 years

## 「子どものために、自分の未来のために」佐久市でひとり親家庭の就業・転職を応援する「はじめての介護のお仕事養成講座」開講式＆マインドセット研修を開催

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000012929.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389640-en.html
- anchor: #n3488020
- Companies mentioned: ＢＣＣ株式会社、一般社団法人グラミン日本、佐久市

BC Co., Ltd. operates the “Introductory Care Work Training Course” in partnership with 一般社団法人グラミン日本 as part of a single-parent employment support program run by 佐久市, Nagano Prefecture. An opening ceremony and mindset training session were held on September 26, 2026, where Mayor Seiji Yanagida and other officials offered words of encouragement.

Facts:
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
- Capital: 468 million yen

## [Okayama City] Business Succession Seminar “Business Succession: The First Step” to be held on Wednesday, November 18!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000162207.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389637-en.html
- anchor: #n3488019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小倉商店、株式会社恵経営、株式会社トランビ、岡山県事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター、公益財団法人岡山県産業振興財団

Okayama City will hold the business succession seminar “Business Succession: The First Step” on November 18, Reiwa 8, for small and medium-sized business owners and their successors.

Facts:
- Wednesday, November 18
- 30 attendees at the venue
- 10 years of preparation

## “Vacant House Seminar & Consultation Session” for Hokuto City vacant home owners to be held at 2 venues in November

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000120806.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389638-en.html
- anchor: #n3488018
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人山梨県宅地建物取引業協会、株式会社SHOEI、イオンモール甲府昭和

Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, will hold a “Vacant House Seminar & Consultation Session” for vacant home owners in the city at 2 venues in Kai City and Showa Town on November 14 and 15, 2026. Schedule 1 is jointly organized with Nirasaki City, Kai City, and Minami-Alps City, and capacity is limited. Schedule 2 is hosted by 県央ネットやまなし, which comprises 12 municipalities, and is limited to the first 100 people. Advance registration is required for both.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
- Seminar capacity: 20 people
- Individual consultations: 2 groups
- Capacity: first 100 people
- 12 municipalities, including Hokuto City

## [Tokyo’s 港区] The 20th “Minato Forest and Water Summit 2026” was held

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000140793.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389631-en.html
- anchor: #n3488017
- Companies mentioned: 港区、広島県廿日市市、林野庁、御成門郵船ビル

港区 held the 20th “Minato Forest and Water Summit 2026” on October 15 and signed an agreement with 広島県廿日市市 on the use of domestically produced timber. The head of 林野庁 also attended. The event promoted the use of domestic timber and presented awards under the carbon dioxide fixation certification system.

Facts:
- A milestone 20th edition
- 81 municipalities, including 港区
- 71 municipalities nationwide
- Thursday, October 15, Reiwa 8

## Original goods from the anime “Record of Ragnarok III” go on sale in stages at “クリフストア” and “くじクリフ” starting Wednesday, October 21!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000121219.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389625-en.html
- anchor: #n3488016
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サトクリフ、コアミックス、終末のワルキューレⅢ製作委員会、トゥーヴァージンズパブリッシンググループ

株式会社サトクリフ will begin selling newly illustrated goods and mini-character goods from the anime “Record of Ragnarok III” on October 21 through the e-commerce site “クリフストア” and online lottery “くじクリフ.”

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21
- October 21, 2026, 10:00
- November 30, 2026, 23:59
- October 23, 2026, 10:00
- November 30, 2026, 17:59
- 13 bouts
- Gods: 3 wins; humanity: 3 wins

## [Inageya] Supporting Hokuriku with New Year’s dishes and winter gifts! Assistance through the sale of local specialties

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000135992.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389622-en.html
- anchor: #n3488015
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いなげや、日本赤十字社、渡月庵、宝仙閣、寿苑、森山ナポリ、三幸

株式会社いなげや will sell Hokuriku specialties as New Year’s dishes and winter gifts to support recovery in areas affected by the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and will donate part of the proceeds as relief funds through 日本赤十字社.

Facts:
- [Tax included] ¥21,384.00
- [Tax included] ¥5,940.00
- [Tax included] ¥4,309.20

## Synaptics® Coralboard™ edge AI development board featuring Google Research Coral NPU technology now available exclusively from DigiKey

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000051273.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389627-en.html
- anchor: #n3488014
- Companies mentioned: DigiKey、Google Research、Synaptics、Grinn

DigiKey has begun exclusive sales of the Synaptics Coralboard edge AI development board, featuring Google Research Coral NPU technology and a Synaptics Astra processor. Manufactured by Grinn, it is offered as a platform to support edge AI development for rapid prototyping and mass production.

Facts:
- Leading products from more than 3,000 manufacturers
- More than 17.4 million products
- More than 1 million corporate and individual customers annually

## “Enriching the world through AI technology”: エボラニ refreshes its corporate logo

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000045103.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389623-en.html
- anchor: #n3488013
- Companies mentioned: エボラニ株式会社、LINE

エボラニ株式会社 has refreshed its corporate logo and completely redesigned its corporate website. Going forward, it will expand services in 2 areas: “AI × Marketing” and “AI × Entertainment.”

Facts:
- More than 17,000 companies
- 10,000 companies

## ｕｇｏ secures a total of ¥1 billion in debt financing from Mizuho Bank, Bank of Yokohama, and Japan Finance Corporation

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000034305.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389620-en.html
- anchor: #n3488012
- Companies mentioned: ｕｇｏ株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、株式会社横浜銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫

ｕｇｏ株式会社, which promotes physical AI, has raised a total of ¥1 billion in debt financing from Mizuho Bank, Bank of Yokohama, and Japan Finance Corporation, bringing its cumulative funding to approximately ¥5 billion. The funds will be used to develop AI models and mass-produce “ugo Nova.”

Facts:
- Total: ¥1 billion
- Cumulative funding: approximately ¥5 billion
- Cumulative shipments of 100 units

## Up to 40 oysters! [赤から] Last year’s hugely popular “Oyster Hot Pot” returns November 3 in a limited-time winter fair featuring oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000126693.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389619-en.html
- anchor: #n3488011
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社甲羅、赤から

赤から, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold a limited-time winter “Oyster Fair” featuring oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture starting November 3, 2026. The popular “Akakara Oyster Hot Pot” returns, with the new “Bunmoja Noodles” added as a finishing dish. Customers can choose up to 20 oysters.

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- January 11, 2027 (Monday)
- Includes 3 oysters
- Includes 5 oysters
- Includes 10 oysters
- Includes 20 oysters
- ¥1,890
- ¥2,079 including tax
- 2,090 yen
- 2,299 yen, tax included
- ¥2,590
- ¥2,849 including tax
- ¥3,590
- ¥3,949 including tax
- 690 yen
- 759 yen (tax included)
- 490 yen
- 539 yen (tax included)
- ¥200 off

## “Chronoscript: The Endless End” announces the XBOX Series X|S release at “ID@XBOX x IGN October Showcase 2026”!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000116303.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389624-en.html
- anchor: #n3488010
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社集英社ゲームズ、集英社ゲームズ、デスクワークス、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Microsoft Corporation、Valve Corporation

株式会社集英社ゲームズ announced the XBOX Series X|S release of the exploration-based action adventure “Chronoscript: The Endless End” at “ID@XBOX x IGN October Showcase 2026.” It also announced updates to the Steam demo and said the game is scheduled for release in early summer 2027.

Facts:
- October 21, 2026 (Wednesday), 2:00 (JST)
- Scheduled for release in early summer 2027

## 【近鉄百貨店 四日市店】〈フライング タイガー コペンハーゲン〉POP UP STORE

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000155220.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389396-en.html
- anchor: #n3487990
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社近鉄百貨店、近鉄百貨店、近鉄百貨店四日市店、フライング タイガー コペンハーゲン

A pop-up store by the Denmark-born lifestyle goods retailer フライング タイガー コペンハーゲン will be held at 近鉄百貨店四日市店 from October 31, 2026, to January 17, 2027. It will offer approximately 1,100 types of items.

Facts:
- Oct. 31, 2026
- Jan. 17, 2027
- 10：00
- 18：30
- 17：00
- 5th floor
- 1,100 types
- 1,100 yen
- ¥660
- Pack of 9
- 220 yen
- Pack of 20
- 540 yen

## A special 30th-anniversary package is coming for “Mama & Kids Moist Oligo Milk,” which gently wraps everyone’s skin in care, from children to adults with sensitive skin!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000024770.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389393-en.html
- anchor: #n3487989
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス、前国立小児病院

株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス will release a limited-edition package for “Mama & Kids Moist Oligo Milk” on October 21, 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary.

Facts:
- 30th anniversary
- Oct. 21, 2026
- 5,280 yen
- 200mL
- 98.3%
- 92.7%

## HATA MOTOHIRO 20th Anniversary LIVE to be held in Yokohama with 秦 基博 and 横浜市! The third campaign, “Yokohama City Tour Project,” is underway!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000048026.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389390-en.html
- anchor: #n3487988
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人横浜市観光協会、横浜市、一般社団法人横浜みなとみらい２１、株式会社オフィスオーガスタ、MARK IS みなとみらい、ランドマークプラザ、コレットマーレ、ニューオータニイン横浜プレミアム、コニカミノルタプラネタリアYOKOHAMA、横浜シンフォステージ、Live!横浜実行委員会、Music Port YOKOHAMA、COCOAR

公益財団法人横浜市観光協会、横浜市、一般社団法人横浜みなとみらい２１は、秦基博のデビュー20周年を記念し、10月30日から11月9日まで「横浜周遊プロジェクト」を実施する。ぴあアリーナMMでのライブ開催に合わせて、ステッカープレゼント、フォトスポット、デジタルスタンプラリー、あかいくつとのコラボ、特別ステージなどのキャンペーンを展開する。

Facts:
- 20th debut anniversary
- All 20 types
- 4 locations set up across the area
- あかいくつ ９台
- Music will be played on 5 of them
- 6 participating stores in Yokohama Chinatown

## ヒューマネージ launches integration with『PeopleX AI 面接』for its No. 1 recruitment management system by industry market share,『i-web』

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000055068.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389359-en.html
- anchor: #n3487987
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒューマネージ、ヒューマネージ、株式会社PeopleX、PeopleX

株式会社ヒューマネージ has launched an integration between its No. 1 recruitment management system by industry market share,『i-web』, and『PeopleX AI面接』, provided by 株式会社PeopleX. The integration enables centralized management of AI interview data and more efficient recruitment operations.

Facts:
- No. 1 market share in the industry
- No. 1 in market share for 18 consecutive years
- More than 2,800 companies have adopted the system

## Leave behind the constraints of Earth and enter an unknown ecosystem where worlds intersect. 株式会社V creates plantica’s official world, “Cosmic Wonderland.” “Botanical Garden on an Unknown Planet” to launch on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000049339.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389353-en.html
- anchor: #n3487986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社V、plantica、VRChat社、ソニーグループ、スクウェア・エニックス、伊藤忠商事、VRChat Inc.

“Cosmic Wonderland,” plantica’s official VRChat world, directed and produced by 株式会社V, will launch on Oct. 23, 2026, with a showcase event held on the same day.

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
- 4 areas
- 24 fictional plant species
- One-fifth of Earth

## Limited-time menu items, including BOX meals packed with the signature touches of California-born burger chain「カールスジュニア®」, arrive Wednesday, Oct. 21

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000043540.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389347-en.html
- anchor: #n3487985
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アレフ、カールスジュニア®

株式会社アレフ’s「カールスジュニア®」will offer 4 BOX menu items for a limited time starting Oct. 21, 2026.

Facts:
- From Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- 4 products in total
- All 3 locations

## 株式会社G-gen to exhibit at “CONX 2026,” a conference for business leaders and corporate planning professionals

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000094022.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389308-en.html
- anchor: #n3487984
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G-gen、G-gen、ディグル株式会社、Google LLC

株式会社G-gen will exhibit at “CONX 2026,” a conference for business leaders to be held on Oct. 28, 2026, and introduce services including support for building data analytics platforms using Google Cloud.

Facts:
- 2026
- October
- 28 days
- Capital: ¥50 million

## 【SwitchBot】Up to 58% off! Fall appreciation sale underway on the official site and 楽天市場. Save up to ¥70,020 on smart locks, robot vacuum cleaners and seasonal appliances

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000057002.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389305-en.html
- anchor: #n3487983
- Companies mentioned: SWITCHBOT株式会社、SwitchBot、楽天市場

SWITCHBOT株式会社 is holding the “SwitchBot Fall Appreciation Sale” on the SwitchBot official site and 楽天市場, offering up to 58% off (up to ¥70,020 off) selected products, including smart locks and robot vacuum cleaners.

Facts:
- Up to 58% off
- Oct. 20, 2026
- Oct. 29
- October 27
- 5% off coupon
- 20% off extended warranties

## Survey on how companies operate LINE Official Accounts: 82.4% of companies operating LINE Official Accounts say they face challenges achieving results

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000017833.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389417-en.html
- anchor: #n3487982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クウゼン、LINEヤフー株式会社、総務省

According to the “2026 Survey on How Companies Operate LINE Official Accounts” conducted by 株式会社クウゼン, 82.4% of companies operating LINE Official Accounts say they face challenges achieving results. While use of extension tools is high, satisfaction is low. Companies that use segmented messaging and data integration tend to report stronger results.

Facts:
- 170 people in charge (170 companies) surveyed
- 87.1% use extension tools
- 90.6% of companies have been operating for at least 1 year
- A total of 61.2% of companies have at least 5,001 friends
- Optimization of messaging and operations... was the most common response at 38.8%
- 61.7% among companies that focus on segmented messaging
- 33.3% among companies that mainly send mass messages

## LIFiLL／リフィル to launch the “WOOLISH MILLED SMOOTH” series, combining premium quality with comfortable wear, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000076180.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389416-en.html
- anchor: #n3487981
- Companies mentioned: スタイレム株式会社、LIFiLL、リフィル、伊勢丹新宿店

Cut-and-sew brand「LIFiLL」, operated by スタイレム株式会社, will launch its new “WOOLISH MILLED SMOOTH” series made with premium Super 140’s wool on Oct. 23, 2026, and hold a pop-up store at 伊勢丹新宿店.

Facts:
- Nov. 4 (Wednesday)–Nov. 24 (Tuesday)
- More than 160 years of history
- ¥19,800
- ¥24,200
- ¥55,000
- ¥71,500

## Workshop in Kobe on Nov. 12 to explore how community-based club activities will change junior high school students’ after-school lives

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000008822.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389415-en.html
- anchor: #n3487980
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タオ、株式会社学文社、株式会社学書・名大SKY、株式会社文理、株式会社市進ホールディングス、株式会社好学出版、株式会社学友社、株式会社グランシップ

株式会社タオ will exhibit at the “Public Junior High School ‘Community-Based Club Activities’ Transition Workshop and Online Information Session” to be held in Kobe City on Nov. 12, introducing ways to support independent learning using its ICT learning materials,「天神X」.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- December 2025
- From fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2031
- About 30% on holidays
- Just under 10% on weekdays
- End of August 2026
- September 2026
- More than 1,000 registered clubs
- On weekdays, within the period from 16:00 to 20:30
- Up to about 2 hours
- Up to about 3 hours on holidays
- 5 companies will gather
- 11:00～14:00
- Registration opens at 10:30
- Session 1: 11:00–12:30
- Session 2: 12:30–14:00
- Registration deadline: November 6, 2026 (Friday)
- For more than 30 years
- More than 1,600 implementations nationwide
- Also used in 39 countries and regions overseas

## Kento Yamazaki and Naoto Fujiki star in “A new routine that hydrates better than toner (※1),” a new uno skincare commercial filmed at「salon de uno」, airing from Oct. 24

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000081704.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389412-en.html
- anchor: #n3487979
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイントゥデイ、uno、salon de uno、インテージSRI、Netflix、TBS、NHK、TOKYO FM、TOYOTA、ABC、日本テレビ、フジテレビ、ABEMA

Men’s skincare brand「uno」, owned by 株式会社ファイントゥデイ, will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring Kento Yamazaki and Naoto Fujiki on Oct. 24, 2026, introducing a “new routine that hydrates better than toner.”

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- No. 1 in sales
- 15 seconds
- Volume: 90g
- Size: 80g
- SPF 30
- PA+++

## SBI XDC Network APAC and SBI VCトレード sign basic agreement with Shinhan Card

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000059421.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389410-en.html
- anchor: #n3487978
- Companies mentioned: SBI XDC Network APAC株式会社、SBI VCトレード株式会社、Shinhan Card Co., Ltd.、SBIホールディングス株式会社、TradeFinex Tech Ltd.、Shinhan Financial Group

SBI XDC Network APAC and SBI VCトレード have signed a basic agreement with South Korea’s Shinhan Card to build a blockchain-based global payment ecosystem.

Facts:
- Dec. 2023
- Approximately 20 million people

## New carrier bag from STANDING ON THE BLUE designed to make outings with your dog more comfortable

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000024743.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389408-en.html
- anchor: #n3487977
- Companies mentioned: MNインターファッション株式会社、ファッションネット株式会社、日鉄物産、三井物産アイ・ファッション

ファッションネット株式会社, a group company of MNインターファッション株式会社, will launch the “MAGNETIC NYLON SLING,” a shoulder-style carrier bag for dogs from the pet brand “STANDING ON THE BLUE,” on Oct. 22, 2026. The price is ¥16,500 (tax included).

Facts:
- Oct. 22, 2026
- 21:00
- 16,500 yen

## HPE Spaceborne Computer runs HPC and AI workloads on the Moon

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000045092.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389404-en.html
- anchor: #n3487976
- Companies mentioned: HPE、日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、Astrolab、Voyager Technologies、キオクシア、NASA、Deloitte、Deloitte LLP、Deloitte Consulting LLP、Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

HPE announced that it will use the HPE Spaceborne Computer-4 aboard Astrolab’s lunar exploration rover “FLIP” to run the first HPC benchmark and AI workloads on the Moon in late 2026, as part of NASA’s CLPS program.

Facts:
- For 70 years
- Spaceborne Computer-4
- Oct. 20, 2026
- Second half of 2026

## <POP-UP & LAUNCH EVENT TO EXPERIENCE THE APPEAL OF “SOY LATTE”> OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY × マルサン豆乳 to hold “SOY LATTE LABORATORY” in Shimokitazawa!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000048770.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389398-en.html
- anchor: #n3487975
- Companies mentioned: マルサンアイ株式会社、OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY、小川珈琲、マルサン豆乳

マルサンアイ株式会社 will hold the soy latte-themed pop-up event “SOY LATTE LABORATORY,” in collaboration with 小川珈琲, in Shimokitazawa from November 6, 2026, featuring limited-edition soy lattes and workshops.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 15 people
- Capital: 865 million yen
- Sales: 32.8 billion yen

## First-ever Haruka Ayase calendar featuring her own hand-drawn illustrations on every page! Cover image for the 2027 calendar unveiled

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000116565.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389392-en.html
- anchor: #n3487974
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハゴロモ

株式会社ハゴロモ has released Haruka Ayase’s 2027 calendar and unveiled its cover image. Every page features an illustration drawn by Ayase herself.

Facts:
- 2027 edition
- B2 size
- 8 pieces
- ¥4,730
- A5 size
- 3,300 yen
- Dec. 2026

## Joint seminar hosted by certified social insurance and labor consultant Hideki Hayashi and クロスマイル: “Can a monthly salary of 200,000 yen fall below the minimum wage? Common misconceptions about minimum wages in the transport industry—Are you calculating them correctly?”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000063503.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389387-en.html
- anchor: #n3487973
- Companies mentioned: X Mile株式会社、クロスマイル、株式会社エンパワーマネジメント、エンパワーマネジメント

X Mile株式会社 and 株式会社エンパワーマネジメント will jointly hold a seminar to clear up misunderstandings about minimum-wage calculations in the transport industry. The weighted national average minimum wage for fiscal 2026 is 1,177 yen. The seminar will cover the proper treatment of commission-based pay and allowances, and introduce the “Logipoke” attendance management system.

Facts:
- Monthly salary of 200,000 yen
- 1,177 yen on a weighted national average basis
- Up 56 yen from the previous fiscal year
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

## スペースデータ appoints former Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral and former commander of the Maizuru District as senior adviser to its Security Business Division

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000080352.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389361-en.html
- anchor: #n3487972
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、スペースデータ、TEAMentor-Lab

株式会社スペースデータ has appointed former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral Hideto Ito as senior adviser to its Security Business Division, effective October 2026, and will advance the application of digital twin technology to maritime domains.

Facts:
- Worked for more than 30 years
- Capital: 1.513 billion yen

## “Charichari” and “OpenStreet” to jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000048038.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389355-en.html
- anchor: #n3487971
- Companies mentioned: チャリチャリ株式会社、OpenStreet株式会社、リージョナルクリエーション長崎、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、長崎県警察

チャリチャリ株式会社 and OpenStreet株式会社 announced that they will jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, from October 28, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 28, 2026
- 30 prefectures nationwide
- More than 6 million people
- 9 areas
- 電動アシスト自転車1分20.5円

## 上下水道インフラを支える建設コンサルタントの日新技術コンサルタントが、全国約50拠点の通信回線運用に「Gi通信」と「インボイス光」を導入

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000113945.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389346-en.html
- anchor: #n3487970
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インボイス、日新技術コンサルタント、Gi通信、インボイス光

株式会社インボイスは、上下水道インフラの調査・設計・管理を行う建設コンサルタントの日新技術コンサルタントが、全国約50拠点の通信回線運用に「Gi通信」と「インボイス光」を導入した事例を公開した。これにより、回線情報の可視化、不要回線の整理、請求・保守・運用の窓口一本化が実現した。

Facts:
- About 50 locations nationwide
- Since 2007
- In 2026

## ラクス updates key features of “Rakuraku Seikyu”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000017058.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389338-en.html
- anchor: #n3487969
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラクス、ラクス

株式会社ラクス will roll out key feature updates to its cloud-based invoice receipt system “Rakuraku Seikyu” from October 21, 2026. The main new features include automatic splitting of multiple invoices, the ability to add custom fields to line items (up to 15 fields), and the ability to specify AI-OCR reading areas for each business partner.

Facts:
- Oct. 21, 2026
- Up to 15 fields
- More than 108,000 companies to date

## A wide variety of Japanese, Western and Chinese osechi dishes join hometown tax gifts! Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, now taking advance reservations for osechi for 2027

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000122077.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389331-en.html
- anchor: #n3487968
- Companies mentioned: LR株式会社、トオカツフーズ、伊藤忠食品

LR株式会社 announced that osechi dishes in Japanese, Western and Chinese styles from トオカツフーズ and 伊藤忠食品 are available for advance reservation on Amazon as hometown tax gifts from Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, for 2027.

Facts:
- Donation amount: 30,000 yen
- Donation amount: 32,000 yen
- Donation amount: 54,000 yen
- Donation amount: 64,000 yen
- Donation amount: 48,000 yen
- Donation amount: 50,000 yen
- Founded in 1967

## AI interview practice service “ミライ就活” on OfferBox surpasses 20,000 total sessions

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000041771.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389325-en.html
- anchor: #n3487967
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社i-plug、株式会社ZENKIGEN、OfferBox、ミライ就活、harutaka（ハルタカ）、ZENKIGEN Lab（ゼンキゲンラボ）、神戸大学、株式会社イー・ファルコン、株式会社マキシマイズ

The AI interview practice service “ミライ就活” (provided by 株式会社ZENKIGEN), available on the new-graduate recruiting service “OfferBox” operated by 株式会社i-plug, surpassed 20,000 cumulative sessions as of the end of September 2026.

Facts:
- Cumulative sessions surpass 20,000
- More than 264,770 students graduating in 2027 are registered
- A cumulative total of 23,341 companies are registered on the employer side
- Implemented at more than 1,000 companies
- Holds approximately 15 million video records (as of May 2025)

## Just 22 days until the “best store staff in Japan” is chosen. Finalists gather for the first time, and the 1-on-1 tournament bracket is set

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000010183.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389319-en.html
- anchor: #n3487966
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード、株式会社スマレジ、natural couture、DES PRÉS、GALLARDAGALANTE、RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL、BARNEYS NEW YORK、リーバイス、BEAMS、UNITED ARROWS、FREAK'S STORE、ワコール、ODETTE E ODILE、YANUK、BEAUTY&YOUTH、WEGO、MOUSSY、ルミネ北千住店、熊本店、柏、神戸、エミテラス所沢店、ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY、福岡店、バーニーズ ニューヨーク六本木店、1.3.5...原宿店、ビームス新宿、MOUSSY ルミネエスト新宿、デ・プレ丸の内店、イオンスタイル 御所野、渋谷シンクス店、新宿店、西宮阪急、フェザン盛岡店

株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード held a greeting day for the 18 finalists of the customer service contest “STAFF OF THE YEAR 2026” and determined the bracket for the main tournament on November 12.

Facts:
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Thursday, Nov. 12
- 36 preliminary-round contestants
- Held on October 6
- Top 2 participants
- 16 contestants draw lots themselves
- Third-year challenge
- Two-time runner-up
- 2023 Grand Prix winner
- Two contestants each from 2 brands
- There are ...4 judges
- General sales begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20
- Scheduled to begin at 13:30
- The number of brands using the service has surpassed 3,000
- Since its inaugural event in 2021
- Full tournament period: June 25, 2026
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- Wednesday, August 12
- Tuesday, September 1
- September 16 (Wed.)
- Thursday, July 23
- Friday, August 7
- Friday the 28th

## “Piyorin” Christmas cakes are back to brighten the holiday season! 2 popular varieties, assorted and decorated, go on sale

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000124425.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389316-en.html
- anchor: #n3487965
- Companies mentioned: ジェイアール東海フードサービス株式会社、ぴよりんMARKET

JR Tokai Food Service announced that reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes featuring the popular sweet “Piyorin”—assorted and decorated varieties—will open at 12 p.m. on October 30.

Facts:
- 2026 Christmas cake
- 12 p.m. on Friday, October 30
- 2 types
- 6 varieties of Piyorin
- 4,000 yen (tax included)
- 6,000 yen (including tax)
- 15㎝

## Thailand’s largest state-owned energy company PTT and ゼロボード sign MOU to promote decarbonization solutions through innovation and new business collaboration

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000087068.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389312-en.html
- anchor: #n3487964
- Companies mentioned: PTT Public Company Limited、PTT、株式会社ゼロボード、ゼロボード、Zeroboard (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

タイ国営エネルギー最大手のPTTと株式会社ゼロボードは、脱炭素ソリューションの推進に向けMOUを締結し、2026年10月1日に締結式を行った。両社は共同で脱炭素プラットフォームを開発し、タイおよびASEAN地域での市場展開を目指す。

Facts:
- Dated July 17, 2026
- Oct. 1, 2026

## French brand “BALTIC” introduces new watch: “Aquascaphe GMT MK-II,” a high-performance GMT watch made for travel

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000119496.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389310-en.html
- anchor: #n3487963
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビヨンクール、H°M’S“ WatchStore、BALTIC、MIYOTA

H°M’S“ WatchStore, operated by 株式会社ビヨンクール, will launch the “Aquascaphe GMT MK-II” GMT watch from French watch brand “BALTIC,” equipped with a Japanese-made automatic movement, on October 24, 2026.

Facts:
- The size is 39.5 mm
- The case is 13.8 mm thick
- Water resistance has been upgraded from 100M on the previous model to 200M
- 42-hour power reserve
- Starting October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
- Price: ¥188,100

## 【キャンメイク】The “~Abloom~ Series” gets a shell-inspired limited-edition design this year♡ Two “shell-style packages” featuring original キャンメイク patterns go on sale in limited quantities from late October 2026!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000019685.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389397-en.html
- anchor: #n3487962
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ、キャンメイク

株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ makeup brand “キャンメイク” will release limited-edition shell-style packages for the face powders “Marshmallow Finish Powder ~Abloom~” and “Illuminating Finish Powder ~Abloom~” in limited quantities in late October 2026.

Facts:
- Late Oct. 2026
- ¥1,034 (tax included)
- SPF19・PA++
- SPF24・PA++
- ¥528 (tax included)

## 【キャンメイク】Liquid highlighter “Star Lumiere Highlighter,” with high-intensity glitter that shines like a star☆, launches in late October 2026!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000019685.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389300-en.html
- anchor: #n3487961
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ、キャンメイク

株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ makeup brand “キャンメイク” will launch “Star Lumiere Highlighter,” a liquid highlighter containing high-intensity glitter, as an advance release in late October 2026.

Facts:
- Late Oct. 2026
- ¥880 (including tax)

## 「メイクミーハッピー」の“香りを楽しむ”ハンドクリームが生まれ変わって新登場♡中身もパッケージもアップデートした、うるおいと香りを纏う「ハンドクリーム」を2026年10月下旬より数量限定発売！

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000019685.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389383-en.html
- anchor: #n3487960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ、キャンメイク、メイクミーハッピー

株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ will release an updated hand cream formula and package from its キャンメイク fragrance brand “メイクミーハッピー” in limited quantities in late October 2026.

Facts:
- 30 g each
- ¥660 (tax included)
- Approximately 90% included
- 3 types in total

## Experience the appeal of welfare services! “Everyone’s Welfare Festa 2026” to be held in 舞鶴市 on November 7

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000049369.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389376-en.html
- anchor: #n3487959
- Companies mentioned: 舞鶴市、舞鶴YMCA国際福祉専門学校、舞鶴YMCA福祉専門学校、通所連絡会＋、日星高等学校吹奏楽部、ウェルポート虹、ほのぼの屋、BONO、みずなぎ鹿原学園、みのりvillage、もくもくケア

舞鶴市 will hold “Everyone’s Welfare Festa 2026” at 舞鶴YMCA国際福祉専門学校 on Reiwa 8, November 7. Admission is free and advance registration is not required. The program includes a demonstration of home-visit bathing services, hands-on experiences with welfare equipment, and stage events.

Facts:
- Marking its 5th year this time
- Reiwa 8, November 7 (Saturday)
- 12:00–15:00

## 【Miffy】Four stainless-steel tableware and cutlery items for enjoying curry time go on general sale from Skater on October 21 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000084027.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389374-en.html
- anchor: #n3487958
- Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社

スケーター株式会社 will begin general sales of 4 stainless-steel tableware and cutlery items for curry, featuring “Miffy” designs, on October 21.

Facts:
- 4 items
- Wednesday, October 21
- 3,850 yen (tax included)
- 4,400 yen (tax included)
- 990 yen (tax included)
- 1,650 yen (tax included)

## Is your website being read correctly by AI? Free “Website AI Compatibility Assessment” scores it out of 100, with no tag installation required

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000057359.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389373-en.html
- anchor: #n3487957
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギャプライズ、ヴァリューズ、日本経済新聞、LightSite AI、Googleオプティマイズ

株式会社ギャプライズ will launch a free “Website AI Compatibility Assessment” in October 2026. It evaluates whether a company’s website is being read correctly by AI across 4 criteria and scores it out of 100. According to research by ヴァリューズ, the zero-click behavior rate rose to 68.1% in July 2026.

Facts:
- Out of 100 points
- From Oct. 2026
- 63.5% in September 2025
- Up to 68.1% in July 2026
- Evaluated across 4 criteria
- 4 criteria × 25 points
- Around 3–4 business days
- Improvement of 13–17%
- Within 90 days
- 13% increase
- 26% increase
- Established in 2005
- A scale of ¥30 trillion
- Capital: ¥20 million

## Overview of “Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station,” opening November 16 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000076395.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389370-en.html
- anchor: #n3487956
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東海ホテルズ、JR東海ホテルズ、JR東海不動産㈱、ジェイアール東海コンサルタンツ㈱、大末建設㈱、ハーシュ・ベドナー・アソシエイツ、HBA、Hirsch Bedner Associates、マリオット・インターナショナル、ジェイアール東海関西開発株式会社、Rock Song Oh! Brewery

株式会社JR東海ホテルズ announced that “Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station” will open on November 16, 2026. Located in Minami Ward, Kyoto, the hotel will have 270 rooms. It will be operated by the company and owned by JR東海不動産㈱.

Facts:
- Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
- 270 rooms in total
- Approximately 22㎡
- Approximately 66㎡
- 3,060㎡
- Approximately 15,900㎡
- 9 floors above ground

## 【Miffy】Enjoy the feel of a neighborhood Chinese restaurant at home! Retro-cute Chinese-style tableware featuring Miffy and Panda side by side (4 designs) goes on general sale from Skater on 10/21 (Wednesday)! Chinese food is on the menu today♪

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000084027.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389369-en.html
- anchor: #n3487955
- Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社

スケーター株式会社 will begin general sales on October 21 of 4 neighborhood Chinese restaurant-style tableware products featuring Miffy and Panda designs.

Facts:
- All 4 products
- From 10/21 (Wednesday)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,210 (tax included)
- Price: 583 yen (tax included)

## Toyohashi sweet potatoes on top, Hateruma Island brown sugar on the bottom. お亀堂’s “Brown Sugar and Sweet Potato Uiro” available for a limited time this fall

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000074986.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389367-en.html
- anchor: #n3487954
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社お亀堂、お亀堂

Founded in 1950, Japanese confectionery shop 株式会社お亀堂 will sell its 二-layer “Brown Sugar and Sweet Potato Uiro,” made with Toyohashi-grown “Kuri Kaguya” sweet potatoes and brown sugar from Hateruma Island, Okinawa Prefecture, for a limited time this fall at its directly operated stores.

Facts:
- 1個280円
- Founded in 1950

## “Charichari” and “OpenStreet” to jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000113324.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389365-en.html
- anchor: #n3487953
- Companies mentioned: チャリチャリ株式会社、OpenStreet株式会社、リージョナルクリエーション長崎、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、長崎県警察

チャリチャリ株式会社 and OpenStreet株式会社 announced that they will jointly launch a shared bicycle service in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, from October 28, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 28, 2026
- 30 prefectures nationwide
- More than 6 million people
- 電動アシスト自転車1分20.5円

## Partnership agreement signed with Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on a bikeshare program; HELLO CYCLING service launched

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000296.000113324.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389363-en.html
- anchor: #n3487952
- Companies mentioned: OpenStreet株式会社、OpenStreet、株式会社レノファ山口、レノファ山口FC

OpenStreet株式会社 and Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, signed a partnership agreement on a bikeshare program and launched the “HELLO CYCLING” service in Yamaguchi City on October 16. Bike ports have been installed at approximately 40 locations, and electric-assist bicycles featuring the mascot character of レノファ山口FC are available.

Facts:
- Starting Friday, October 16
- Bike ports installed at approximately 40 locations
- Period: From Reiwa 8, October 16–
- –through Reiwa 13, March 31

## A long-awaited official ballpoint pen illustration book for fans is here! Draw the charming characters of “Disney Twisted-Wonderland” with ease by simply copying them using your favorite pen.

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000053200.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389362-en.html
- anchor: #n3487951
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社玄光社、Amazon、セブンネットショッピング、アニメイト

株式会社玄光社 will release “Disney Twisted-Wonderland Ballpoint Pen Illustration Lesson,” an instructional book on ballpoint pen illustrations, on October 21, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 21, 2026
- More than 400 items
- A5 size
- 160 pages
- 1,800 yen

## 俳優・プロデューサーのミシェル・ヨーをベントレーグローバルブランドアンバサダーに任命

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000082456.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389357-en.html
- anchor: #n3487950
- Companies mentioned: ベントレー モーターズ ジャパン、ベントレー、マーベル

ベントレーモーターズは、アカデミー賞受賞俳優のミシェル・ヨーをグローバルブランドアンバサダーに任命した。これは新型電気自動車「トルカル」発表に伴うもので、ヨーは長年の縁からアンバサダー陣に加わった。

Facts:
- October 13, 2026 (local UK time)
- More than 50 films
- Just approximately 24 km
- More than 40 years

## 【Event Report】Over 80% of participants satisfied and found new connections at “Koi Musubi Fest 2026 in NAGAHAMA,” a large-scale matchmaking event hosted by 長浜市 and limited to 100 people

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000020019.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389351-en.html
- anchor: #n3487949
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オミカレ、オミカレ

株式会社オミカレ partnered with 長浜市 to hold “Koi Musubi Fest 2026 in NAGAHAMA” on October 3. More than 80% of the 103 participants were satisfied, and 31 matches were made.

Facts:
- More than 1.1 million members
- More than 80% of participants
- More than 60% of participants
- About 70%
- 103 people (51 men / 52 women)
- 31 matches
- Matching rate: 67%

## KnowBe4 begins new partnership with Workday Learning

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000053624.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389345-en.html
- anchor: #n3487948
- Companies mentioned: KnowBe4、Workday、KnowBe4 Japan 合同会社

KnowBe4 has launched KnowBe4 for Workday Learning, integrated with Workday’s learning management feature, Workday Learning. The service seamlessly delivers security awareness and compliance training, while automatically synchronizing records to reduce administrative workload.

Facts:
- Trusted by more than 70,000 customers worldwide
- The platform uses 16 years of behavioral data

## PeopleX AI Interview integrates via API with the applicant tracking system i-web

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000139786.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389339-en.html
- anchor: #n3487947
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX、株式会社ヒューマネージ

株式会社PeopleX has launched API integration between its conversational AI interview service PeopleX AI Interview and 株式会社ヒューマネージ’s applicant tracking system i-web. This automates data integration, reducing administrative workload and streamlining the selection process.

Facts:
- No. 1 in industry market share for 18 consecutive years
- Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 2,800 companies
- Aptitude test adopted by more than 3,200 companies
- Stress checks with more than 600,000 users annually

## 〈きものやまと〉 unveils new “Edo Biyori” designs for winter Reiwa 八年. Outfits inspired by ukiyo-e, snow-laden camellias and white rabbits evoke winter in Edo

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000015937.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389337-en.html
- anchor: #n3487946
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社やまと、きものやまと、やまとオンラインストア

The きものやまと brand, operated by 株式会社やまと, has unveiled new winter Reiwa 八年 designs for its “Edo Biyori” series, inspired by Edo aesthetics. The collection goes on sale October 22, 2026.

Facts:
- Launching sequentially from Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Deep Crimson 82,500 yen
- Snow-Laden Camellias Peeking Through 88,000 yen
- Ukiyo-e: Kameido Umeyashiki and Makeup Tools 93,500 yen

## 【Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu】They’re all so cute! Skater launches acrylic cups featuring all 6 Grogu designs, available individually or in a complete box, on October 21 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000084027.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389333-en.html
- anchor: #n3487945
- Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社、Lucasfilm Ltd.

スケーター株式会社 will launch acrylic cups featuring the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu character Grogu on October 21. They will be available individually (880 yen) and in a complete box featuring all 6 designs (5,280 yen).

Facts:
- 6 designs in all
- Price: ¥880
- Price: 5,280 yen
- Volume: 210ml

## The third collaboration project between “ketty,” which offers real-life wardrobe staples for adult women, and model agency ニュートラルマネジメント.

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000025473.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389330-en.html
- anchor: #n3487944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション、ketty、ニュートラルマネジメント、株式会社ニュートラルマネジメント、JAVA CORPORATION、J lounge、J Lounge

The women’s brand “ketty,” operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, is developing products with model Kaede Aono as part of its third collaboration project with model agency ニュートラルマネジメント.

Facts:
- 230,000 followers
- Reel videos have been viewed 21.6 million times
- TikTok followers have also surpassed 210,000
- Founded: 1980
- February 1980
- Founded: 2013

## Unconventional 4-piece saxophone rock band THE ALTO releases its 1st single, “Houkou,” today!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000030962.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389328-en.html
- anchor: #n3487943
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社massenext、ZULA、THE ALTO、アシガルユース、ニンゲンナノサ、The Dilong、the back pain、Zaloud、eplus.jp

The 1st single “Houkou” by 4-piece saxophone rock band THE ALTO has been released through ZULA, a music agent website operated by 株式会社massenext.

Facts:
- Oct. 21, 2026
- Today at 19:00
- Monday, November 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- All 10 venues
- Opens at 11:00
- START 11:30
- A total of 90 groups are scheduled to perform
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- OPEN 17:30
- Show starts 18:00

## 【Esther Bunny】Press a stamp into cookie dough! Skater launches convenient, cute stamp cookie cutters on October 20 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000084027.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389326-en.html
- anchor: #n3487942
- Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社、KVISION INC.

スケーター株式会社 launched stamp cookie cutters featuring Esther Bunny motifs on October 20.

Facts:
- October 20 (Tue)
- 913 yen

## Introducing the new Mini Incense Burner for Laying Incense Horizontally, where you can enjoy the gentle waft of incense smoke through its series of round cutouts!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000017769.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389324-en.html
- anchor: #n3487941
- Companies mentioned: カメヤマ株式会社、カメヤマキャンドルハウス

カメヤマキャンドルハウス will launch the Mini Incense Burner for Laying Incense Horizontally, a wooden burner designed for mini incense sticks, in early November. Its lid helps prevent ash from scattering, and its design keeps incense from tipping over. The price is 1,650 yen (tax included).

Facts:
- Early November
- Approximately 70 mm–90 mm
- 1,650 yen (tax included)
- W123 × L32 × H23 mm
- W127 × L37 × H26 mm
- ¥1,100 (tax included)
- φ50 × H103 mm
- Approximately 93 mm
- Approximately 20 minutes
- Approximately 55 g

## 【A company exercise routine featuring your company name】Launch of custom 3-minute exercise videos for companies, designed for daily use after radio calisthenics

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000118106.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389322-en.html
- anchor: #n3487940
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、BODY PALETTE

フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a service to produce custom 3-minute exercise videos tailored to companies’ workplace environments. Featuring company names and logos, the videos are designed to help employees keep exercising, including those working remotely or across multiple locations.

Facts:
- 3-minute exercise routine
- Capital: 50 million yen

## Reprint approved for the November issue of Nikkei Woman, featuring 2 bonus items!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000041279.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389320-en.html
- anchor: #n3487939
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日経BP、Duolingo

The November issue of Nikkei Woman, published by 株式会社日経BP, will be reprinted following strong sales. Sales on the first day of publication reached their highest level in the past 4 years, and ad clicks during the first 3 days also exceeded the previous year’s total.

Facts:
- On sale Oct. 7, 2026
- Set of 7 stickers
- Highest level in the past 4 years
- In the first 3 days
- 55 Newsworthy Stationery Items
- Special price: 990 yen, tax included

## Webinar to explore why ERP upgrades in manufacturing stall and how to address the problem — explaining how “standardizing surrounding operations” is key to promoting Fit to Standard

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000371.000024464.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389318-en.html
- anchor: #n3487938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テンダ、京セラコミュニケーションシステム株式会社

株式会社テンダ and 京セラコミュニケーションシステム株式会社 will co-host a webinar on October 28, 2026, explaining factors that hinder the promotion of Fit to Standard in manufacturing ERP upgrades and the standardization of surrounding operations.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
- 11:00～12:00
- Capital: 326 million yen

## QQEnglish releases survey results from participating teachers on the 1st anniversary of its English teacher support project. “Creating lesson flow” was the most common challenge, while about half said, “I want to improve my English skills”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000016874.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389315-en.html
- anchor: #n3487937
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社QQ English、QQEnglish、CampusTop

株式会社QQ English has released survey results from 70 teachers participating in its English for Teachers Project, marking the project’s 1st anniversary. The most commonly cited challenge was “creating lesson flow” (25.7%), while about half of respondents (48.6%) said they joined to “improve my English skills.”

Facts:
- Marking 1 year since its launch
- “Creating lesson flow” (25.7%)
- “Not enough ideas for activities” (20.0%)
- About half (48.6%)
- “Pronunciation, rhythm and linking” (18.6%)
- “Giving instructions in classroom English” (14.3%)
- 83.3% of the elementary, junior high and high schools where teachers are assigned
- 70 participating teachers
- “I want to improve my lesson planning and teaching skills” (27.1%)
- 21.4% each
- “Division of roles with ALTs” (11.4%)
- Held a total of 3 times
- 800,000 worldwide

## DataTetra, a data utilization platform designed to control AI costs, unveiled in a domestic first

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000379.000053341.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389311-en.html
- anchor: #n3487936
- Companies mentioned: ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社、ウイングアーク

ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社 has unveiled DataTetra, a new data utilization platform solution, to address rising costs associated with AI use and increasingly complex data processing. The service will be available from October 21.

Facts:
- Rollout will begin sequentially from Wednesday, October 21
- A specialist team that carries out more than 100 support projects annually
- 546 staff members
- 28.2% said “strongly agree”
- 50.9% said “somewhat agree”

## Kimuraya Sohonten: エキュート大宮店 to reopen after renovations on Oct. 21 (Wed)

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000110949.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389309-en.html
- anchor: #n3487935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社木村屋總本店、株式会社銀座木村家、good design company、LINE-INC

株式会社木村屋總本店 will reopen 「木村屋 エキュート大宮店」 on Oct. 21, 2026, as the first rebranded store following the brand integration. Manabu Mizuno and Takao Katsuta were involved in the design, creating a space that combines tradition with new materials.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- For more than 150 years
- Meiji 2 (1869)

## SHIRO HOLIDAY 2026 “ADVENT CALENDAR / TRAVEL SET”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000388.000032936.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389303-en.html
- anchor: #n3487934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シロ、SHIRO

株式会社シロ will release a limited-quantity advent calendar (24 items/36,300 yen) and travel set (6 items/12,100 yen) themed around “travel” as part of its 2026 holiday collection. Reservations open on Oct. 29, 2026, and sales begin on Nov. 5 at the online store and company-operated stores nationwide.

Facts:
- 24 items
- 36,300 yen (tax included)
- 6 items
- 12,100 yen (tax included)
- 275 yen (tax included)
- 2026/10/29 (Thu)
- 2026/11/5 (Thu)

## Focusing on the approximately 70% of people who “wear innerwear while sleeping”: “night-only innerwear” arrives from BAKUNE, a brand that takes sleep seriously

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000032370.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389299-en.html
- anchor: #n3487933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TENTIAL、テンシャル、BAKUNE、横浜市立大学

株式会社TENTIAL will launch BAKUNE Night Innerwear, the first nighttime innerwear in its BAKUNE series of fatigue-recovery pajamas, on Nov. 2, 2026. It was developed based on a survey showing that approximately 70% of people who sleep wear innerwear, but only 13.8% use items specifically designed for nighttime.

Facts:
- 5 million units sold to date
- Just 13.8%
- More than 80% (86%)
- Price: ¥12,980

## 大正大学表現学部の産学連携プロジェクト 10月31日（土）に「映像祭2026」を開催

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000054969.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389292-en.html
- anchor: #n3487932
- Companies mentioned: 大正大学、TBSテレビ

大正大学 will hold the student-organized “Video Festival 2026” on Oct. 31, 2026, with guests including producers from TBSテレビ.

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- 11：30～16：00
- Participation fee: Free

## ダイワコーポレーション begins operating “MOVO Vista” in a short time, cutting dispatch work by about 1 hour and a half per 1 day

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000018703.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389291-en.html
- anchor: #n3487931
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hacobu、ダイワコーポレーション、MOVO Vista、MOVO Berth

株式会社Hacobuは、ダイワコーポレーションが配車管理サービス「MOVO Vista」を導入し、業務の属人化解消と1日約1時間半の作業削減を実現した事例を公開した。

Facts:
- 配車作業を1日約1時間半削減
- It was completed in about 2 to 3 days while fitting it in between regular duties
- More than 20 people from 5 transport companies took part
- Held an approximately 1-hour orientation on how to use the system
- It can be learned in 30 minutes to 1 hour if you only need to check orders and invoices

## Top reason for hesitating to pay for generative AI and programming courses: “Unable to judge whether the content is worth the price,” at 43.5% — Ninja Code survey

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000072123.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389290-en.html
- anchor: #n3487930
- Companies mentioned: ラグザス株式会社、Ninja Code、Freeasy

A survey by Ninja Code, the generative AI and programming school operated by ラグザス株式会社, found that 34.5% of employed respondents said their maximum out-of-pocket budget for learning was 0 yen. The leading reason for hesitating to pay for courses was “Unable to judge whether the content is worth the price” (43.5%), while “content suited to my work or goals” was the key consideration when choosing learning materials.

Facts:
- 200 people
- 43.5％
- 34.5％
- 55.0％
- 33.0％
- 32.5％
- 44.0％

## 【セイコー×チックタック】大人気コラボモデルから即完売必須のホワイトダイアルを発売

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000008241.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389289-en.html
- anchor: #n3487929
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヌーヴ・エイ、TiCTAC、チックタック、SEIKO、セイコー

A new “Vintage White” color of the HZB002J collaboration model by watch select shop 「チックタック」 and watchmaker 「セイコー」 will go on sale on Oct. 24, 2026. The price is 55,000 yen.

Facts:
- ￥55,000
- Oct. 24, 2026
- 40.0mm
- 4R35

## Online event: Speaking at the “21st Digital Business Transformation/BPM Forum 2026,” hosted by IT協会

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000435.000032743.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389288-en.html
- anchor: #n3487928
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エル・ティー・エス、LTS、IT協会、アクセンチュア、米国PMI、IIBA、経済産業省、IPA、東京証券取引所

株式会社エル・ティー・エス will speak at the “21st Digital Business Transformation/BPM Forum 2026,” hosted by IT協会. The theme is “BA for AI” and “AI for BA”: how BA and AI relate to each other. Admission is free.

Facts:
- 21st edition
- 2026
- 2026/11/16
- 2026/12/15
- April 2026
- 6560

## Inaba Pet Food launches new dog food, 「ちゅ〜るテリーヌツインズ」!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000058165.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389286-en.html
- anchor: #n3487927
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ、いなば食品株式会社

いなばペットフード株式会社 has launched 4 new products in its 「ちゅ〜るテリーヌツインズ」 series of dog food.

Facts:
- 4 items in total
- 80 g each
- 40g × 2 packets

## メニワン launches 「UniOne（ユニワン）デンタル 歯みがきパウダー」, a nutritional supplement that supports oral health in dogs and cats

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000005623.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389284-en.html
- anchor: #n3487926
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メニコン、株式会社メニワン、UniOne、アニコム

株式会社メニワン, a subsidiary of 株式会社メニコン, will launch 「UniOne（ユニワン）デンタル 歯みがきパウダー」, a nutritional supplement that supports oral health in dogs and cats, on Oct. 21, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 21, 2026
- Net weight: 36g
- Suggested retail price: 2,970 yen

## LP investment in taliki2号投資事業有限責任組合, a fund investing in startups tackling social challenges

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000023821.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389283-en.html
- anchor: #n3487925
- Companies mentioned: ユナイテッド株式会社、株式会社taliki、taliki2号投資事業有限責任組合、taliki2号ファンド、taliki有限責任事業組合

ユナイテッド株式会社 has made an LP investment in taliki2号投資事業有限責任組合, a fund investing in startups tackling social challenges and managed by taliki.

Facts:
- Completed its final close in September 2026
- Since its founding in 2017
- Established by taliki in September 2024
- Has invested in numerous venture and startup companies for more than 20 years
- Established: February 20, 1998

## “Delivering the same meal to employees nationwide”: Popular pandemic-era service “foodbox” returns for a limited time in November and December 2026!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000036259.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389282-en.html
- anchor: #n3487924
- Companies mentioned: ボンディッシュ株式会社、パーソル総合研究所、HR総研

ボンディッシュ株式会社 will bring back “foodbox,” a food delivery service for online social gatherings that was popular during the pandemic, for a limited time in November and December 2026. With a track record of serving 5,000 client companies and 1 million meals in total, the service enables employees at locations nationwide to share the same food and connect with one another.

Facts:
- November and December 2026
- 5,000 client companies
- 1 million meals served to date
- 52% of companies
- Reaching 70%
- ¥5,000 (excluding tax)
- Minimum order: 50 people

## Craif establishes new sales-focused company “Craif Frontier”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000475.000041883.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389281-en.html
- anchor: #n3487923
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、Craif Frontier、国立がん研究センター

Bio-AI startup Craif株式会社 established its new sales-focused company “Craif Frontier” on Sept. 15, 2026.

Facts:
- Approximately 14.2 billion yen
- More than 900 corporate clients
- More than 2,500 medical institutions
- More than 4,700 drugstores, pharmacies and other outlets
- More than 110,000 uses to date
- About 1 million people are newly diagnosed with cancer each year
- The organization will launch with 10 founding members
- Aims to reach a headcount of 50 in half a year
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Event report: ReD × miSignal announce collaborative product “Care & Check Set”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000041883.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389280-en.html
- anchor: #n3487922
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、株式会社MTG、広尾レディースクリニック、ボストンコンサルティンググループ、経済産業省ヘルスケア産業課、厚生労働省

Craif株式会社 and 株式会社MTG’s recovery-wear brand “ReD” announced the limited-quantity collaboration product “ReD × miSignal Care & Check Set” on October 6, 2026.

Facts:
- 3.4 trillion yen
- 24,750 yen
- Founded in 2018
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【TSUCHIYA KABAN】“OTONA RANDSEL FT 001” wins the “2026 Good Design Award”

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000478.000007557.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389279-en.html
- anchor: #n3487921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社土屋鞄製造所、TSUCHIYA KABAN、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会

The “OTONA RANDSEL FT 001” backpack by TSUCHIYA KABAN, the leather goods brand of 株式会社土屋鞄製造所, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- Founded in 1957
- 17 directly operated stores
- 13 in Japan
- 4 overseas

## Legal automation platform “OLGA” wins awards for the 4th consecutive term in 3 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall: CLM, AI contract review/legal checks, and contract management systems

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000481.000033386.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389278-en.html
- anchor: #n3487920
- Companies mentioned: GVA TECH株式会社、アイティクラウド株式会社、ITreview

GVA TECH株式会社’s legal automation platform “OLGA” won awards for the 4th consecutive term in 3 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall: CLM, AI contract review/legal checks, and contract management systems. It received the highest “Leader” recognition in all categories.

Facts:
- 3 categories
- 4 consecutive quarters
- For 12 consecutive terms
- For the 2nd consecutive term
- Approximately 164,000 cases
- More than 10,000 cases per year
- Approximately 2,700 cases per year
- 900 cases or fewer
- 従来比20分の1
- 95% reduction
- 60 minutes → 5 minutes
- Capital: 409 million yen

## 【とり鉄】Holding a limited-time “Cheese Fair” from 10/21 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000493.000063326.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389277-en.html
- anchor: #n3487919
- Companies mentioned: KOZOホールディングス株式会社、とり鉄、アスラポート株式会社

Yakitori dining restaurant とり鉄 will hold a limited-time “Cheese Fair” starting October 21, 2026, offering special menu items including cheese-stuffed chicken wing meatballs and foil-baked cheese dishes. The operator is アスラポート株式会社.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- ¥780 (¥858 including tax)
- One additional piece: 270 yen (297 yen including tax)
- ¥580 (¥638 including tax)
- 280 yen (308 yen including tax)
- 450 yen (495 yen including tax)
- 650 yen (715 yen including tax)

## Decided by customers’ votes! “Chestnut Mont Blanc Crepe” launches from Beisia’s first customer-participation project

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000069349.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389276-en.html
- anchor: #n3487918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベイシア

株式会社ベイシア will begin selling the “Chestnut Mont Blanc Crepe” on October 21, the top vote-getter in its customer-participation project “The Crepe I Want to Eat! 2026 Autumn & Winter.”

Facts:
- 2,227 votes
- 661 votes
- 178 submitted ideas
- 5 candidates
- Price: 646 yen

## Turn suitcases and other luggage into a “backpack”! “Pastool Go Out Easy-Carry Backpack Conversion Belt” launches October 21

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000029256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389275-en.html
- anchor: #n3487917
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジット

株式会社コジット will launch the “Pastool Go Out Easy-Carry Backpack Conversion Belt,” a support belt that lets users carry suitcases, cardboard boxes and other items like a backpack, on October 21, 2026. It is priced at 4,378 yen including tax and has a load capacity of 15 kg.

Facts:
- Oct. 21, 2026
- 4,378 yen
- 15kg

## Turn the “wasted space” under your bed into storage! “Bamboo Charcoal Under-Bed Storage Case (with Casters)” launches October 21

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000029256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389274-en.html
- anchor: #n3487916
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジット

株式会社コジット will launch nationwide on October 21, 2026, the “Bamboo Charcoal Under-Bed Storage Case (with Casters),” an assembly-style storage case that makes use of unused space under the bed.

Facts:
- Load capacity: 15 kg
- Price: 3,278 yen (tax included)
- In use: 60 × 32 × 17 cm

## United Arrows Group unveils seasonal themes and latest looks from 32 brands; “2026 WINTER COLLECTION” launches

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000530.000003197.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389272-en.html
- anchor: #n3487915
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、john masters organics、john masters UNITED ARROWS、UNITED ARROWS、BEAUTY&YOUTH UNITED ARROWS、ユナイテッドアローズ グリーンレーベル リラクシング、DRAWER、BLAMINK、conte、6(ROKU)、STEVEN ALAN、ODETTE É ODILE、ATTISESSION、CITEN、NICE WEATHER、California General Store、UNITED ARROWS GOLF、ER、LOEFF、Pheeta、AEWEN MATOPH、EMMEL REFINES、MARW UNITED ARROWS、SY UNITED ARROWS、monkey time BEAUTY&YOUTH

株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ has unveiled “2026 WINTER COLLECTION,” the group’s 2026 winter collection featuring 32 brands. It includes approximately 800 styles, with the new brand “john masters UNITED ARROWS” taking part.

Facts:
- 32 brands
- 22 womenswear brands
- 10 menswear brands
- Approximately 800 styles
- 2026 WINTER COLLECTION

## ＜Call center services provider ＴＫＣカスタマーサポートサービス株式会社＞ earns the highest “three-star” rating in the HDI-Japan “Quality Rating” for the 6th consecutive year

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000018852.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389270-en.html
- anchor: #n3487914
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＴＫＣ、ＴＫＣカスタマーサポートサービス株式会社、ＴＣＳＳ、HDI-Japan、ＨＤＩ

TKCカスタマーサポートサービス (TCSS), a 100% subsidiary of TKC, has earned the highest “three-star” rating in the HDI-Japan “Quality Rating” for the 6th consecutive year.

Facts:
- 6 consecutive years
- 100% ownership
- Three stars (3.5 points or higher)

## ネットプロテクションズ ベトナム、ベトナム貿易商業銀行（BVBank）と連携開始

- Published: 2026-10-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000022451.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4389269-en.html
- anchor: #n3487913
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネットプロテクションズ、Net Protections Vietnam Co., Ltd.、ネットプロテクションズベトナム、ベトナム貿易商業銀行、BVBank、Google、Temasek、Bain & Company、TGM Research、株式会社ネットプロテクションズホールディングス

ネットプロテクションズベトナム, a subsidiary of 株式会社ネットプロテクションズ, has begun a partnership with ベトナム貿易商業銀行 (BVBank) to expand the “AFTEE” buy-now-pay-later service.

Facts:
- Approximately 25 billion dollars
- 17% in 2022
- To reach 49% in 2025
- A sharp increase of approximately 3-fold
- The cost of 1 month’s shopping
- Up to 12 installments
- More than 20 years of operating experience
- Launched in Taiwan in 2018
- High credit approval rate of approximately 96%
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Founded: January 2000
- Founded: 1992