https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488031Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488030Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSayama, 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488029Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488028Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488027Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSquadbase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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488026Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488025Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488024Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488023Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488022Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarting 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488021Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488020Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBC 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488019Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkayama 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488018Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHokuto 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488017Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488016Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488015Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488014Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigiKey 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488013Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488012Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESｕｇｏ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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488011Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3488010Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487990Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487989Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487988Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487987Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487986Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487985Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487984Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487983Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSWITCHBOT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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487982Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487981Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCut-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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487980Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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」. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487979Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMen’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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487978Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSBI 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487977Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487976Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHPE 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487975Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487974Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487973Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESX 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487972Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487971Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487970Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487969Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487968Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLR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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487967Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487966Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487965Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487964Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487963Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESH°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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487962Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487961Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487960Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487959Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487958Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487957Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487956Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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㈱. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487955Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487954Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFounded 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487953Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487952Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpenStreet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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487951Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487950Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487949Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487948Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKnowBe4 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487947Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487946Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487945Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487944Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487943Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487942Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスケーター株式会社 launched stamp cookie cutters featuring Esther Bunny motifs on October 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487941Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487940Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487939Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487938Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487937Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487936Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487935Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487934Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487933Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487932Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487931Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487930Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487929Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487928Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487927Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487926Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487925Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487924Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487923Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBio-AI startup Craif株式会社 established its new sales-focused company “Craif Frontier” on Sept. 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487922Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCraif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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487921Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487920Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGVA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487919Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakitori 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487918Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487917Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487916Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487915Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487914Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTKC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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261021-09/index-en-p8.html#n3487913Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.