# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-22 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 907 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 106 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【SMBC Wealth Full-Scale Launch】“Asset-Building Set SMBC Wealth Interest Rate Boost Campaign” to Begin October 22

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000134306.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401214-en.html
- anchor: #n3507148
- Companies mentioned: SMBCグループ、三井住友銀行、ＳＭＢＣ日興証券

SMBCグループは2026年10月22日よりウェルスマネジメントブランド「SMBC Wealth」を本格展開し、三井住友銀行とＳＭＢＣ日興証券が連動したキャンペーンを実施する。

Facts:
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Dec. 30, 2026
- 10.0% per year
- 7.968% per year after tax
- 3.1% per year
- 2.470% per year after tax
- ¥100 million or more
- V Points worth 100,000 yen

## SORACOM IoT Store begins offering ready-to-use IoT package solutions that can be used immediately after installation

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000034562.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401210-en.html
- anchor: #n3507146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラコム、旭光電機株式会社

株式会社ソラコム will begin offering 旭光電機株式会社’s “Leakage Watch,” an IoT water-leak monitoring solution, through the SORACOM IoT Store on October 22, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 22, 2026
- 3 years of communication costs
- 72,600 yen (tax included, shipping not included)

## “AmiVoice Medical Conference,” a transcription support system for medical settings, helps streamline transcript preparation at cancer consultation and support centers

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000824.000020223.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401216-en.html
- anchor: #n3507149
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドバンスト・メディア、国立がん研究センターがん対策研究所、合同会社ecarlate

株式会社アドバンスト・メディア announced that its transcription support system for medical settings, “AmiVoice Medical Conference,” helps streamline transcript preparation at cancer consultation and support centers. The standalone system offers high security and is equipped with a dedicated speech recognition engine developed through joint research with 国立がん研究センターがん対策研究所.

Facts:
- About 6 times the recording duration
- About 10 times for less experienced counselors
- Established in 2021

## A community-focused university festival: 嘉悦大学’s “Hishosai” to be held October 31 and November 1

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000053305.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401217-en.html
- anchor: #n3507150
- Companies mentioned: 嘉悦大学、学校法人 嘉悦学園、（一財）地域活性化センター、（株）プロントコーポレーション、Meta

嘉悦大学 will hold its campus festival, “Hishosai,” on October 31 and November 1, 2026, featuring a variety of programs, including student stalls, sports events, local product sales and a discussion with the Kodaira City Council.

Facts:
- 2026
- Oct. 31
- Nov. 1
- 1,000 yen in vouchers
- 1903

## 45.3% say generative AI answers are decisive in purchases and contracts!? Survey on generative AI use among people considering products and services

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003530.000044800.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401219-en.html
- anchor: #n3507151
- Companies mentioned: ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AIモード、Google、株式会社NEXER Group

A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group found that generative AI has become an established source of information when choosing products and services, with 45.3% of users saying its answers were decisive in their purchase or contract decisions.

Facts:
- Survey respondents: 612 people
- 50.8% have used generative AI to look things up for personal reasons
- 週1回以上利用している」30.1％
- 81.6% have used generative AI when choosing products or services
- ChatGPT was the most common at 35.4%
- Gemini and Google AIモード combined accounted for 49.2%
- Generative AI (70.9%) is closing in on web searches (76.0%)
- “Web searches” remain the most common at 76.0%
- 82.3% said they “trust” generative AI answers
- 59.4% said their use of generative AI had increased
- 78.0% said they would increase their use of generative AI

## The 2 existing stores of specialty butcher ニュー・クイック are getting a refresh!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000132196.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401221-en.html
- anchor: #n3507152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュー・クイック、東急ストア湘南とうきゅう店、グランデュオ蒲田店、生鮮食品館富士ガーデン

株式会社ニュー・クイック will reopen its 2 existing stores, 東急ストア湘南とうきゅう店 and グランデュオ蒲田店, after renovations and hold special sales on products including Yamagata beef.

Facts:
- 81 stores nationwide
- 40% OFF
- 30% off all items
- 20% OFF

## ioe advances salon innovation with new Umeda-Chayamachi brand “mieu,” promoting workplace reform for hairstylists

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192222.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402262-en.html
- anchor: #n3507879
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ioe

株式会社ioe promotes workplace reform for hairstylists and opened its new brand “mieu” in Chayamachi, Umeda, Osaka, on September 1, 2026. The company operates 14 locations in Kansai and Tokyo, employs 100 people and offers more than 300 employee benefit programs.

Facts:
- 14 stores in Kansai and Tokyo
- 100 employees
- More than 300 employee benefit programs
- As of September 1, 2026

## 【First in Gifu Prefecture: 1,000 drones】1,000 drones light up Gifu’s night sky on Halloween as Toei Digima stages a spectacular light show at “Hikari to Monogatari 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000193194.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402261-en.html
- anchor: #n3507878
- Companies mentioned: 東映デジマ株式会社、株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン、東映ビデオ株式会社、株式会社テレビ朝日ミュージック、吉岡株式会社、株式会社HEG、株式会社サンデーフォークプロモーション、株式会社岐阜フットボールクラブ

東映デジマ株式会社 will team up with 株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン to stage Gifu Prefecture’s first drone show featuring 1,000 drones at the “Hikari to Monogatari 2026” event in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, on October 31, 2026.

Facts:
- 1,000 drones
- Oct. 31, 2026
- Approximately 90 minutes

## Points app “おぢポ” collaborates with Braze at ad:tech tokyo 2026

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187931.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402260-en.html
- anchor: #n3507877
- Companies mentioned: ポイポイ株式会社、Braze株式会社

“おぢポ,” a points app operated by ポイポイ株式会社, will collaborate with Braze株式会社 at “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” held on October 22 and 23, 2026. Activities will include a step-count-linked stamp rally and the appearance of a limited-edition character.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
- Friday the 23rd
- Booths from 13 companies
- 3 or more
- 2 times for 8 stamps
- 3 times for 13 stamps
- 6,000 steps or more
- 4 million cumulative downloads
- Surpassed 1 billion yen

## Maxeff, an “AI Native Startup Builder,” launches “The Rules of Hits,” a podcast uncovering why hit products and services sell

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000168674.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402259-en.html
- anchor: #n3507876
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Maxeff、Maxeff、Spotify

株式会社Maxeff began streaming “The Rules of Hits” on Spotify on October 20, 2026. The podcast analyzes why hit products and services sell using its own framework.

Facts:
- Oct. 20, 2026
- More than 50 startups and major companies
- 1回約10分程度
- 3 business explainers
- A prickly mat costing 18,000 yen

## Special ANA × HANA collaboration! New commercial “Being myself is fun.” released

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000169874.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402257-en.html
- anchor: #n3507875
- Companies mentioned: 全日本空輸株式会社、ANA、HANA

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch a new promotion, “Being myself is fun,” featuring the girl group “HANA,” starting October 22, 2026. The campaign will bring to life the concept of “Soratabi”—designing your time on board to suit your preferences—with a new commercial and other initiatives.

Facts:
- The 7-member girl group “HANA”
- Available from Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
- Surpassed 100 million streams in just 3 months
- Reached 400 million plays
- A total of 8 songs each recorded more than 100 million streams

## Specialist in both pediatric hearing loss and genetics joins the team｜国立成育医療研究センター physician 守本倫子 appointed medical adviser to NPO corporation ZENPE

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183383.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402256-en.html
- anchor: #n3507874
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人前庭水管拡大症・ペンドレッド症候群の会、ZENPE、国立成育医療研究センター、国立病院機構 東京医療センター、北里大学、北里研究所病院、東邦大学医療センター大森病院

NPO法人前庭水管拡大症・ペンドレッド症候群の会（ZENPE） announced that Dr. Noriko Morimoto of 国立成育医療研究センター has become an advisor. The organization now has 4 advisory physicians.

Facts:
- Our advisory physicians now number 4.
- 3つの「0」を「1」に変えることを目指し
- Established: May 2025

## Latest news from the movie theater CWF CINEMAS is building in Saku

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000174589.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402005-en.html
- anchor: #n3507825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CWF CINEMAS、株式会社コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム、CWF

株式会社CWF CINEMAS announced that it has unveiled a theater logo inspired by the “Suzume chair” from director Makoto Shinkai’s film Suzume, for the movie theater scheduled to open in Nakagomi, Saku, Nagano Prefecture, in spring 2027. It also announced that the theater’s name has been changed from “Nakagomi-za” to “Nakagomi Cinema.”

Facts:
- Spring 2027
- 1-20-1

## AMC ソフトウェアジャパン合同会社 announces “Modernization Forum 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000128654.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402004-en.html
- anchor: #n3507824
- Companies mentioned: AMC ソフトウェアジャパン合同会社、ロケットソフトウェアグループ、Rocket Software、株式会社アイ・ティ・アール、ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、共同ピーアール、Bain Capital Private Equity

AMC Software Japan LLC will hold “Modernization Forum 2026” at Tokyo Midtown Roppongi on Nov. 12. This annual event introduces the latest trends and case studies on transforming mission-critical systems and creating value from corporate assets in the AI era for companies with legacy assets such as COBOL and PL/I.

Facts:
- November 12
- 13:00 ~ 17:00
- 12,500 companies
- 750 companies
- More than 3,000 people

## Ganso Niratamaya launches apparel line

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000165744.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402003-en.html
- anchor: #n3507823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンフィニ、関西テレビ

Ganso Niratamaya, operated by 株式会社アンフィニ, has launched an original apparel line that goes beyond its identity as a restaurant and unveiled it ahead of its official online shop launch. The lineup includes T-shirts and caps made with 7.5-ounce heavyweight fabric, as well as its “secret sauce.” The brand is expanding nationwide from Kyoto.

Facts:
- 7.5-ounce specification
- Founded in Shichiku, Kyoto, in July 2025
- Grand opening in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, on July 22, 2025
- 2026年8月11日放送の関西テレビ

## 株式会社松伸 to speak at “CX Day,” hosted by Edenred Japan

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180598.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402001-en.html
- anchor: #n3507822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社松伸、株式会社エデンレッドジャパン

株式会社松伸 spoke at “CX Day,” hosted by Edenred Japan, sharing internal feedback and feature requests following the introduction of “Ticket Restaurant.”

Facts:
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- 3 user companies
- Turnover rate: 4%
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Alphanet and TWOSTONE Sync partner to support acquisition of SCS Evaluation System ratings (★3 and ★4), combining compliance support and technical verification

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000189790.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401997-en.html
- anchor: #n3507821
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルファネット、株式会社TWOSTONE Sync、大塚商会グループ、株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons、経済産業省

株式会社アルファネット and 株式会社TWOSTONE Sync will partner on consulting support for obtaining SCS Evaluation System ratings (★3 and ★4) starting Oct. 1, 2026, providing compliance support and technical verification as an integrated service.

Facts:
- From Oct. 1, 2026
- Applications are expected to open around the end of fiscal 2026
- Service launch date: August 2026
- Established: July 1999

## Activecore begins sales of Agentic Analytics service “maruttoDives”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000119460.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401994-en.html
- anchor: #n3507820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクティブコア、Sigma Computing社、米国MotherDuck, Inc.

株式会社アクティブコア will begin sales of its Agentic Analytics service “maruttoDives” on Nov. 2, 2026. The service enables AI agents to generate interactive dashboards and is available starting at ¥50,000 per month.

Facts:
- Starting Nov. 2, 2026
- Starting at ¥50,000 per month, excluding tax
- It may take about 4 weeks
- 801 data specialists
- 800 employees in business divisions
- 55% of data specialists

## AI Schliemann, a website localization SaaS, makes enterprise security features “Audit Logs,” “Multi-Factor Authentication” and “IP Address Restrictions” available free of charge on all plans

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000135674.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401993-en.html
- anchor: #n3507819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Storm、情報処理推進機構（IPA）

株式会社Storm announced that it will provide 3 security features—“Audit Logs,” “Multi-Factor Authentication” and “IP Address Restrictions”—free of charge on all plans of AI Schliemann, its website localization SaaS. These features were previously paid options for enterprise customers.

Facts:
- Oct. 16, 2026
- 3 security features
- Up to 10 entries can be registered

## [ビレロイ＆ボッホ] The “Christmas Collection 2026,” blending German tradition and sophistication, goes on sale sequentially starting Wednesday, Nov. 4

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000061111.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401989-en.html
- anchor: #n3507818
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイトー、ビレロイ＆ボッホ、Villeroy & Boch

株式会社アイトー will launch the “Christmas Collection 2026” from the German premium lifestyle brand ビレロイ＆ボッホ on Nov. 4, 2026.

Facts:
- Founded in 1748
- Celebrating its 16th anniversary
- Sale price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Retail price: ¥22,000 (including tax)
- Price: ¥7,920, including tax
- Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Price: 44,000 yen (tax included)
- Currently operates in 140 countries
- Established: April 12, 1949

## Utsunomiya City and partner to launch a pilot project to build an AI tool for finding health and welfare support programs; supporting an in-house system that staff can update and operate themselves

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000164675.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401974-en.html
- anchor: #n3507817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アウトバーン、Microsoft、社会福祉協議会、NPO法人

株式会社アウトバーン has launched a pilot project with Utsunomiya City to build an AI tool for searching health and welfare support programs. Using Microsoft Copilot Studio, the project will support the creation of an in-house system that city employees can update and operate themselves.

Facts:
- The city has established “Yell U,” a one-stop health and welfare consultation desk, at 30 locations.
- The Microsoft 365 environment that Utsunomiya City will introduce starting in October of Reiwa 8
- Pilot project to begin in September 2026
- Full-scale operation scheduled to begin in April 2027 or later

## Cognition begins general availability of “Devin Oncall,” which automates incident investigation and response in production environments

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000181315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401972-en.html
- anchor: #n3507816
- Companies mentioned: Cognition、Cognition AI, Inc.、Cognition AI Japan、Rivian、Volkswagen、RV Tech、Reducto、AngelList、Slack、Microsoft Teams、Datadog、Grafana、New Relic、Dynatrace、Sentry、Jira、Linear、ServiceNow

Cognition has begun general availability of Devin Oncall, an AI agent that automates incident investigation and response in production environments. The product includes alert diagnosis and incident response features, and has been adopted by companies including Reducto, RV Tech and AngelList, helping reduce costs and improve response efficiency.

Facts:
- Oct. 15, 2026
- Thousands every day
- SREGym-Lite (17 incidents)
- 100% end-to-end success rate
- 100% success rate
- Average mitigation time of 2 minutes and 21 seconds
- Eliminates approximately 60% of duplicate investigations
- Cuts costs by more than half
- Delivered 3.5 times the results
- 50% of incidents

## 桑名三重信用金庫、継続的顧客管理の効率化に向け 「Grid Data KYC」の実証実験を開始

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000191038.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401970-en.html
- anchor: #n3507815
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カウリス、桑名三重信用金庫

株式会社カウリスは、桑名三重信用金庫と共同で、電力契約情報を用いた本人確認サービス「Grid Data KYC」の実証実験を開始した。この取り組みは、郵送に依存する従来の継続的顧客管理における回答率の低下やコスト増などの課題を解決し、業務効率化とリスク検知の高度化を目指す。

Facts:
- Approximately 80 million households
- Capital: 384.35 million yen

## Keep winter dryness from ruining your makeup with a moisturizing touch-up. A moisturizing version of the popular pressed powder launches in a limited quantity: “Complexion Creator N Moist,” available from Nov. 6

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000189513.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401968-en.html
- anchor: #n3507814
- Companies mentioned: チャコット株式会社、Chacott COSMETICS、チャコット・コスメティクス、ロフト、アインズ&トルペ、ハンズ、ショップイン、アットコスメストア、マツモトキヨシ、ココカラファイン、サンドラッグ

チャコット株式会社 will begin selling “Complexion Creator N Moist,” a new limited-quantity product for the dry season from its cosmetics brand Chacott COSMETICS, on Nov. 6.

Facts:
- Release date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Price: ¥2,750, including tax
- Oil ingredients※1 increased by 16%※2

## Enjoy outings with your pet by bicycle more easily and safely! Applications open for official ambassadors of pet brand “buddiQ（バディック）”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000132929.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401966-en.html
- anchor: #n3507813
- Companies mentioned: オージーケー技研株式会社、OGK CO.,LTD、buddiQ（バディック）

オージーケー技研株式会社 announced that it will recruit the 1st cohort of official ambassadors for its pet brand “buddiQ” from October 22 to November 1, 2026. It will also exhibit at “YOKOHAMA GOGO DOG FES 2026,” held on October 31 and November 1 of the same year, with product displays and test rides.

Facts:
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Nov. 1
- 資本金 9,600万円
- Employees: 102

## LunaTone signs MOU with South Korea’s 青江文化産業大学, which trains creators of K-content

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000103098.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401961-en.html
- anchor: #n3507812
- Companies mentioned: LunaTone Inc.、LunaTone、青江文化産業大学、ChungKang College of Cultural Industries、青江大学、Animation Career Review

LunaTone signed an MOU on education, industry and international collaboration with South Korea’s 青江文化産業大学, which trains creators of K-content.

Facts:
- 2026 Animation Degree Program Rankings
- Selected as No. 1 in South Korea

## [Launching Nov. 2] Bridging the “gap” between systems and children’s voices through the efforts of adults. CAP Center JAPAN launches crowdfunding, with a 400,000-yen goal, to hold seminars in 10 regions nationwide

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000111214.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401941-en.html
- anchor: #n3507811
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人CAPセンター・JAPAN、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、コングラント株式会社

In conjunction with the December 25 enforcement of the “Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act,” CAP Center JAPAN will hold seminars in 10 regions nationwide to increase the number of adults who listen to children, and will launch crowdfunding on November 2 to cover the costs, with a goal of 400,000 yen.

Facts:
- Funding goal: 400,000 yen
- 10 regions nationwide
- From 3,000 yen
- Up to 50,000 yen
- Donation processing fees: 3.4%–8%
- More than 4,100 organizations have adopted the service
- Total donations processed: 16 billion yen

## Yodoyabashi Gate Tower earns “LEED® BD+C Gold” certification

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000145901.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401938-en.html
- anchor: #n3507810
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴォンエルフ、淀屋橋駅西地区市街地再開発組合、米国グリーンビルディング協会、USGBC®、GBCI®、Green Business Certification Inc.™、大和ハウス工業株式会社、住友商事株式会社、関電不動産開発株式会社、株式会社日建設計、株式会社大林組

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, supported by 株式会社ヴォンエルフ, earned LEED® BD+C: Core and Shell v4 Gold certification.

Facts:
- It is the end of June 2027
- It will end on June 30, 2027
- At the end of May 2026
- 7,206㎡
- 132,424㎡
- 29 floors above ground
- 2 basement floors
- 135ｍ
- Founded: April 2006

## [Limited-time event] Hakata specialty “mentaiju” comes to Yamaguchi! First appearance at おのだサンパーク’s “THE TIME, & Omez a Gourmet Festa”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000168234.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401936-en.html
- anchor: #n3507809
- Companies mentioned: 元祖博多めんたい重株式会社、おのだサンパーク、元祖博多めんたい重 西中洲、元祖博多めんたい重 博多、元祖めんたい煮こみつけ麺

元祖博多めんたい重株式会社 will make its first appearance at the “THE TIME, & Omez a Gourmet Festa,” held at おのだサンパーク in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture, from October 23 to November 4, 2026, selling bento boxes prepared on-site and running special limited-time promotions.

Facts:
- Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
- Nov. 4 (Wed.)
- 13 days
- 10:00～19:00
- 15:00終了予定

## Yappli Food Connect launches integration between “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout” and cloud POS register “ユビレジ”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000073105.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4402002-en.html
- anchor: #n3507808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤプリフードコネクト、株式会社ユビレジ、株式会社ヤプリ、株式会社チューズモンスター

株式会社ヤプリフードコネクト has launched an integration between “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout,” a pre-order and prepayment service using LINE Mini Apps, and the cloud POS register “ユビレジ” from 株式会社ユビレジ. This enables takeout sales to be managed alongside in-store sales.

Facts:
- Starting in April 2027
- 2 years
- Reduce to 1%
- Since 2010
- November 2025
- December 2025

## リョーサン Ryoyo supports Tokyo Electron in improving product security, strengthening defenses against cyber risks to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, a critical industrial foundation

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000123293.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401998-en.html
- anchor: #n3507807
- Companies mentioned: リョーサン菱洋株式会社、東京エレクトロン株式会社、TEL、リョーサン、菱洋エレクトロ、リョーサン菱洋ホールディングス株式会社

リョーサン Ryoyo supported Tokyo Electron in improving product security by providing security solutions designed to minimize the burden on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as maintenance and operational support.

Facts:
- April 1, 2026
- November 1953
- 17,690 million yen

## 【士別サムライブルワリー】Limited-time sales begin for “靄²(moya)^2”!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000151859.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401995-en.html
- anchor: #n3507806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イトイグループホールディングス、士別サムライブルワリー

士別サムライブルワリー, an affiliated business of 株式会社イトイグループホールディングス, has begun limited-time sales of its craft beer “靄²(moya)^2.”

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 7.0%
- Price (official online store): 2,920 yen (tax included)
- Uses 4 varieties: Galaxy, CRYO Strata, El Dorado and East Kent Golding

## First-place finish in its first overseas competition in about 6 years! Gravis cheer dance team “Regina” wins the SENIOR POM SMALL division at international competition “APCC”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000058460.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401991-en.html
- anchor: #n3507805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Gravis、Cheerleading Association and Register of Malaysia

“Regina,” a cheer dance team belonging to 株式会社Gravis, won at the international competition “APCC” held in Malaysia.

Facts:
- More than 200 dance studios
- Team members: 15

## Prepare enjoyably, deliciously and without overdoing it with Co-op products! コープこうべ holds “BOSAI Recipe Contest”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000154476.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401987-en.html
- anchor: #n3507804
- Companies mentioned: 生活協同組合コープこうべ、コープこうべ

生活協同組合コープこうべ will hold the “BOSAI Recipe Contest” to raise awareness of the importance of household emergency supplies and maintaining nutritional balance during disasters. The application deadline is November 15, 2026.

Facts:
- Marking 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
- Recipe submissions will be accepted through Sunday, November 15, 2026
- 2nd-round judging: Saturday, January 9, 2027
- 1st-round judging (documents): 12 entries will be selected from the submissions

## [ミニストップ exclusive] “楽天 Gift Card Select × electronic money WAON campaign”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000162021.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401984-en.html
- anchor: #n3507803
- Companies mentioned: インコム・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社ミニストップ、楽天

インコム・ジャパン株式会社 and Ministop will run the “楽天 Gift Card Select × electronic money WAON campaign” at Ministop stores nationwide from October 23 to 29, 2026. Customers who pay with WAON when purchasing eligible products will receive 1% in WAON POINT.

Facts:
- 1%
- 7 days
- Oct. 23, 2026
- Oct. 29
- 200 companies

## Uchida Yoko introduces Tokyo’s first library-system-linked “reserved-book pickup locker” at the 桑都の杜 complex near the south exit of Hachioji Station

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000144467.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401983-en.html
- anchor: #n3507802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社内田洋行、(株)デンソーウェーブ

株式会社内田洋行 has introduced Tokyo’s first library-system-linked “reserved-book pickup locker” at Ikoi Library in the 桑都の杜 complex, which Hachioji City opened in October 2026.

Facts:
- About 35,000 books
- 2 rows, 14 compartments

## Bluefield Energy sponsors and speaks at “Energy Summit 2026Winter,” hosted by 日経BP総合研究所

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000174524.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401982-en.html
- anchor: #n3507801
- Companies mentioned: Bluefield Energy株式会社、日経BP総合研究所、DeNA、ベースフード株式会社、日経エネルギーNext、メガソーラービジネスplus

Bluefield Energy株式会社 is sponsoring the online event “Energy Summit 2026Winter,” hosted by 日経BP総合研究所, where CEO Takafumi Shimada will speak. The presentation will introduce how the company uses its AI platform “BF Cloud” to differentiate electricity plans and provide behind-the-scenes operational support.

Facts:
- Nov. 26, 2026
- 12:50 to 13:30
- 12:00〜18:00
- 2027

## Athena Technologies named a finalist for “Japan Security Awards 2026” for its efforts to operate generative AI securely in a closed environment

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000141002.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401980-en.html
- anchor: #n3507800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Athena Technologies、Athena、日本セキュリティ大賞実行委員会、一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会

株式会社Athena Technologies was named a finalist for the “Japan Security Awards 2026” for its efforts to operate generative AI securely in a closed environment. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 12, 2026.

Facts:
- 13 groups were named finalists
- Document review by 4 judges
- It will be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on Thursday, November 12, 2026
- It was held on October 14, 2026
- Founded: December 2023

## Giving back to Kyoto, which helped it grow, for the next generation of children: WUUZY donates 5 million yen to Kameoka City

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000075004.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401978-en.html
- anchor: #n3507799
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WUUZY、WUUZY

株式会社WUUZY donated 5 million yen to Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, through the corporate hometown tax donation program. The funds were used to develop a large-scale play structure at Kameoka Sports Park.

Facts:
- ¥5 million

## Dedicated card-shop POS register “DMMマイカポス” opens free registration of trading card theft information to card shops nationwide

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000138326.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401976-en.html
- anchor: #n3507798
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Myca、DMMマイカポス、MycalinksPOS

株式会社Myca has made the registration desk for trading card theft information available free of charge to card shops nationwide through its dedicated card-shop POS register “DMMマイカポス.” Registered information is checked on appraisal screens at 350 participating stores, with alerts designed to prevent stolen goods from being converted into cash.

Facts:
- 350 stores as of October 2026
- As of October 2026
- Service launched in February 2026

## 2nd ナポリの窯 store in Kagoshima Prefecture opens on 10/22! ナポリの窯 Kagoshima Nakayama store

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000013768.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401973-en.html
- anchor: #n3507797
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストロベリーコーンズ、ナポリの窯

ナポリの窯, a home-delivery pizza brand operated by 株式会社ストロベリーコーンズ, opened its 2nd store in Kagoshima Prefecture, the Kagoshima Nakayama store, on October 22.

Facts:
- Second store
- 30% off delivery
- 50% off takeout
- 4 exclusive items
- 3 vehicles
- For 5 vehicles

## Lime implements safety measures during Shibuya Halloween period in response to Shibuya Ward request, including suspending use of some ports and controlling rides with geofencing

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000147507.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401969-en.html
- anchor: #n3507796
- Companies mentioned: Lime株式会社、Lime、警視庁、首都高速道路株式会社

Lime株式会社 will implement safety measures around Shibuya Station during the 2026 Halloween period, including suspending use of some ports and controlling rides through geofencing.

Facts:
- Approximately 30 countries worldwide
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Sunday, Nov. 1
- From 17:00
- Until 5 a.m. the following morning
- Target ports: 11 locations

## Exhibiting and speaking at the Defence Innovation Forum

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000086878.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401965-en.html
- anchor: #n3507795
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Diarkis、株式会社NSDコンサルティング、Clarion Events Japan株式会社、一般財団法人防衛技術協会、DSEI Japan

株式会社Diarkis will sponsor and exhibit as a platinum sponsor at the “Defence Innovation Forum,” to be held in Tokyo on October 23, 2026, and its CEO, 高橋信頼, will deliver a keynote address.

Facts:
- Oct. 23, 2026
- 10:35〜11:20

## NTT Security Japan hosts high school students for corporate visit and study program

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000125765.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401959-en.html
- anchor: #n3507794
- Companies mentioned: NTTセキュリティ・ジャパン株式会社、茗溪学園高等学校、NTTグループ

NTT Security Japan held a corporate visit and study program on October 8, 2026, for 10 students from 茗溪学園高等学校, promoting understanding of cybersecurity and supporting talent development.

Facts:
- 10 students
- Oct. 8, 2026

## 【BIOHEAL BOH】A special new cleansing set featuring a photo sticker with an electronic signature by 3D Lifting Line Ambassador 白岩瑠姫 of JO1 goes on sale November 1 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000148369.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401958-en.html
- anchor: #n3507793
- Companies mentioned: CJ Olive Young Japan株式会社、BIOHEAL BOH、OLIVE YOUNG、JO1、ロフト、PLAZA、ドン・キホーテ、アインズ＆トルペ、ハンズ、ショップイン、Amazon、ZOZOTOWN、Qoo10、ニッポン放送、Billboard

Korean Olive Young skincare brand BIOHEAL BOH will release a limited-quantity special set from November 1, 2026, combining the new “Probioderm™ 3D Lifting Cleansing Oil” with a photo sticker bearing the electronic signature of JO1’s 白岩瑠姫.

Facts:
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- ¥2,200 (tax included)
- 150mL
- More than 1,300 stores
- Attracted a cumulative total of 250,000 people

## “Stamp Rally in Ibaraki: Exploring with Your Dog” visits 20 spots in 茨城県 with your beloved dog; starts October 24!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000078906.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401956-en.html
- anchor: #n3507792
- Companies mentioned: ペッツオーライ株式会社、茨城県、アソビュー株式会社、モーニン株式会社、Doggy's Coast Oarai

ペッツオーライ株式会社 will provide its digital platform “Wan!Pass” for “Stamp Rally in Ibaraki: Exploring with Your Dog,” held from October 24 to December 13, 2026, as part of pet tourism initiatives promoted by 茨城県. Planned by アソビュー株式会社, the rally will take participants to 20 spots in the prefecture, with a chance to win prizes such as accommodation vouchers and locally produced goods.

Facts:
- 20 locations in the prefecture
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- Sunday, Dec. 13
- Worth 5,000 yen
- At least 2 facilities

## Why doesn’t that doctor use AI? “An Introduction to ChatGPT by Doctors, for Doctors 0 (Zero)” goes on sale 10/19

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000014570.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401953-en.html
- anchor: #n3507791
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社医学書院、ダイヤモンド社、幻冬舎、新興医学出版社、中外医学社、近畿大学医学部皮膚科学教室、信州大学医学部、京都大学医学部

株式会社医学書院 published “An Introduction to ChatGPT by Doctors, for Doctors 0 (Zero),” written by 大塚篤司, on October 19, 2026. The latest book in a series that has sold more than 100,000 copies, it explores the mindset and caution of doctors who do not use AI and offers a safe way to take the first step.

Facts:
- Cumulative sales exceed 100,000 copies
- Published on October 19, 2026
- List price: 4,400 yen
- Specifications: B5 format, softcover, 264 pages
- Since its founding in 1944

## Preventing the isolation of staff responsible for onboarding: Tech Japan launches a community for companies supporting the retention and success of Indian talent

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000046994.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401950-en.html
- anchor: #n3507790
- Companies mentioned: Tech Japan株式会社、株式会社島津製作所、株式会社中北製作所、株式会社名友産商、株式会社IHI、artience株式会社、株式会社ワンキャリア

Tech Japan株式会社 has launched “Talendy Community,” a free community for Japanese companies working to hire Indian talent, and will hold networking events for companies hosting interns in Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo in November 2026.

Facts:
- 3 cities: Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo
- In November 2026
- Since Tech Japan was founded in 2019
- A total of 6 companies share “real-world examples” of hosting talent

## 日立とケーエスケー、医薬品配送DXの実証を完了、急な状況変化にも対応する「Hitachi Digital Solution for Logistics」の配送ルート自動編成機能を11月より展開

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000130221.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401946-en.html
- anchor: #n3507789
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立製作所、日立、株式会社ケーエスケー、ケーエスケー、バイタルケーエスケーホールディングス

日立製作所 and 株式会社ケーエスケー have completed a proof of concept for digital transformation of pharmaceutical delivery operations and will roll out the automatic delivery-route planning function of “Hitachi Digital Solution for Logistics” from November 2026 to respond to sudden changes in circumstances. This reduced the workload for substitute deliveries by 60%.

Facts:
- 60% reduction
- From November 2026
- US$37.64 billion
- US$43.89 billion
- US$155.29 billion

## From paying a marriage success fee to receiving a congratulatory gift: Personal matchmaking service naco-do launches a “marriage congratulatory gift” program offering up to 50,000 yen to members leaving after finding a partner

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000022170.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401944-en.html
- anchor: #n3507788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いろもの、ナコード総研、JBA、コネクトシップ、SCRUM

Personal matchmaking service naco-do, operated by 株式会社いろもの, will launch a “marriage congratulatory gift” program on October 22, 2026, offering up to 50,00 yen to members leaving after finding a partner.

Facts:
- Up to 50,000 yen
- The Simple Plan offers 10,000 yen
- The Premium Plan offers 50,000 yen
- Survey (800 people)
- 70.7% agree that “it feels a little sad when money comes up during a celebratory occasion”
- 90.1% are aware of marriage success fees
- 191,000 searchable members

## エム・ピー・ソリューション conducts financial literacy class for high school students in partnership with “Tokyo Student Escort,” a career education program for school trip participants

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000030773.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401942-en.html
- anchor: #n3507787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エム・ピー・ソリューション、NECグループ、株式会社And Nature、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、広島県立福山明王台高等学校

株式会社エム・ピー・ソリューション conducted a financial literacy class for students at 広島県立福山明王台高等学校 through “Tokyo Student Escort,” a career education program for school trip participants. The class offered hands-on experience with how cashless payments work and how vending machines are operated.

Facts:
- Sept. 29, 2026
- 8 second-year students
- January 2024

## アールスリーインスティテュート officially releases “gusuku Fluxon,” enabling safe use of kintone through generative AI

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000110790.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401935-en.html
- anchor: #n3507786
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート、アールスリーインスティテュート、R3 Institute Ltd.、サイボウズ株式会社、kintone

有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート officially released and began selling “gusuku Fluxon,” a managed Remote MCP server for securely using kintone data through generative AI, on October 22, 2026. It was certified by サイボウズ株式会社 as a “kintone integration service,” and a free plan was also launched.

Facts:
- Oct. 22, 2026
- Number of users: 3
- Monthly MCP call limit: 500
- Established: August 2000

## New “Starry Night Tin” limited edition for “The Joy of Living: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay,” commemorating the 100th anniversary of 東京都美術館. A sweets tin featuring glass paintings of a Van Gogh masterpiece and the interiors and grand clock of オルセー美術館.

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000096495.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401884-en.html
- anchor: #n3507785
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーディ・ラボ、青山デカーボ、オルセー美術館、東京都美術館、Nikkei

株式会社ビーディ・ラボの青山デカーボは、東京都美術館開館100周年記念展『オルセー美術館所蔵 いまを生きる歓び』限定のお菓子缶「星月夜缶」を新発売した。ファン・ゴッホの『星月夜』とオルセー美術館の内装を描いたガラス絵の缶に、グルテンフリーのラムレーズンのショコラクランチ5個入り（税込2,200円）が詰められている。

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of opening
- Approximately 110 works will be introduced
- 1 centimeter taller than usual
- It points to 11:14
- 5 pieces
- ¥2,200 (tax included).
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Sunday, Mar. 28, 2027

## 【Youth Now! Youth Trends Survey】How setlog users say they use social media to “capture everyday life without embellishment”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000129874.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401882-en.html
- anchor: #n3507784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Reaplus、リアプラス、Youth Now!、setlog、Instagram、TikTok

Youth Now!, operated by 株式会社Reaplus, held group discussions with young women who use setlog regularly and found that choosing who can see posts and sharing them unedited make the platform easy to use for keeping a record of everyday life.

Facts:
- Implementation date: September 2026
- Roundtable discussion with 4–8 young people
- Date established: July 20, 2023

## Teaser post on social media sparks a buzz! From Chiikawa, an online lottery featuring nothing but Shisa goes on sale: “Chiikawa Shisa-Darake Lottery” launches at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000168561.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401878-en.html
- anchor: #n3507783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス、ちいかわマーケット ちいかわくじ、ちいかわマーケット

株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will launch online sales of the “Chiikawa Shisa-Darake Lottery” on October 28, 2026, following the hit success of the Chiikawa movie.

Facts:
- 1回・税込1,100円
- Box office revenue: ¥18.1 billion
- 4.2 million views
- 32,000 likes
- 12 designs in total

## “ITmedia AI Factory Live 2026 Autumn” to be held

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000001247.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401889-en.html
- anchor: #n3507782
- Companies mentioned: アイティメディア株式会社、株式会社風音屋、GMI Cloud、DDN、株式会社プレイド、エヌビディア合同会社、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社

アイティメディア株式会社 will hold the online seminar “ITmedia AI Factory Live 2026 Autumn” on October 26–27, 2026. The theme is “Transforming IT and data platforms to be AI-Ready and unlock corporate value.” Admission is free.

Facts:
- Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
- October 27 (Tuesday)
- 350 million page views per month
- 60 million unique browsers
- Case studies from 16 companies

## Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 unveils key visual by Kayo Horaguchi

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000047941.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401883-en.html
- anchor: #n3507781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビー・エフ・シー、APAMAN株式会社、東京クリスマーマーケット実行委員会

The Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee has unveiled the key visual for “Tokyo Christmas Market 2026,” created by graphic artist Kayo Horaguchi. The event will be held at 2 venues: Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park.

Facts:
- 2026
- Friday, Nov. 20
- Friday, Dec. 4
- Friday, Dec. 25

## From Korean cosmetics brand “TIRTIR,” a new launch: “Catch My Glow Lip Balm,” the perfect shade to layer and capture my heart. Japan-first release begins Tuesday, November 24!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000127171.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401875-en.html
- anchor: #n3507780
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Goodai Global Japan、TIRTIR、Qoo10、楽天、Amazon、ZOZO、Beauty of Joseon、SKIN1004、BBIA、ABOUT___TONE.、UNOVE

“Catch My Glow Lip Balm,” a lip balm that sets its color 5 minutes after application, from Korean cosmetics brand “TIRTIR,” operated by 株式会社Goodai Global Japan, will be released in Japan ahead of other markets in limited quantities starting November 24.

Facts:
- Color sets in 5 min
- Starting Nov. 24 (Tue.)
- 8 colors in total
- 2 of the shades are online exclusives
- Price: ¥1,650 each (tax included)

## Generative AI service “Safe AI Gateway” adds Office add-in functionality, enabling AI editing in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000012489.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401868-en.html
- anchor: #n3507779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフトクリエイト、ソフトクリエイト、Microsoft 365

株式会社ソフトクリエイトは、企業向け生成AIサービス「Safe AI Gateway」にMicrosoft 365のWord・Excel・PowerPoint上でAIを利用できるOfficeアドイン機能を追加し、2026年10月19日より提供を開始した。

Facts:
- Oct. 19, 2026
- ver.3.24
- Capital: 200 million yen

## Joyzo launches integration plugin for AI document processing service “LINE WORKS PaperOn” and “kintone”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000037189.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401932-en.html
- anchor: #n3507778
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョイゾー、LINE WORKS株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社

株式会社ジョイゾー has launched a plugin integrating LINE WORKS株式会社’s AI document processing service “LINE WORKS PaperOn” with サイボウズ株式会社’s business improvement platform “kintone.”

Facts:
- Became available on October 22, 2026
- 6 types of OCR models offered by PaperOn
- Used by more than 42,000 companies
- We have collaborated with LINE WORKS様 on various services, including chat and OCR, since 2018
- A joint webinar will be held on Thursday, November 5

## 【SORANO HOTEL】A Christmas-exclusive “Japanese Afternoon Tea” adorned with strawberries, available from December 1

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000049159.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401929-en.html
- anchor: #n3507777
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社立飛ホスピタリティマネジメント、SORANO HOTEL、株式会社 立飛ホールディングス

株式会社立飛ホスピタリティマネジメント will begin offering a Christmas-exclusive “Japanese Afternoon Tea” at SORANO HOTEL from December 1, 2026.

Facts:
- 7,700 yen per person (tax included)
- Land area of approximately 980,000 m²

## Intelligence Design’s AI video analytics service “IDEA” selected for traffic survey at the west exit rotary of Kuwana Station in 三重県桑名市

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000048250.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401867-en.html
- anchor: #n3507776
- Companies mentioned: Intelligence Design株式会社、中電クラビス株式会社、中部電力グループ、桑名市、中部電力株式会社

Intelligence Design’s AI video analytics service “IDEA” was commissioned by Chuden Clarvis and selected to conduct a traffic survey at the west exit rotary of Kuwana Station in 三重県桑名市.

Facts:
- 3 AI cameras
- Approximately 4 weeks
- Opened for use on June 21, 2025
- From December 24, 2025
- Through January 20, 2026
- 39,901 vehicles entering
- 41,362 vehicles exiting
- 1,243 vehicles on weekdays
- 1,607 vehicles on holidays
- Approximately 29% more use
- 31,779 vehicles entering
- 30,907 vehicles exiting
- 1,115 vehicles on weekdays
- 1,123 vehicles on holidays
- Stayed at approximately 0.7%
- Approximately 45% of inbound traffic
- Approximately 54% of outbound traffic
- An error rate of 3.7%
- 2.7% at the temporary rotary
- Accuracy of approximately 90% or higher
- A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed on March 28, 2024
- On November 6, 2024, smart city
- Started operations in May 2018
- Capital: ¥280 million

## “Michael Jordan’s Steak House” at インスパイア in South Korea named “Best Hotel Restaurant in Korea” at the “World Culinary Awards 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000128436.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401927-en.html
- anchor: #n3507775
- Companies mentioned: Inspire Integrated Resort Co., Ltd.、インスパイア・エンターテインメント・リゾート、インスパイア

“Michael Jordan’s Steak House” at インスパイア in South Korea was named “Best Hotel Restaurant in Korea” at the “World Culinary Awards 2026.”

Facts:
- 2026
- Oct. 14
- 1,275 rooms
- 15,000 seats
- 30,000 people
- 150 meters
- 461,661㎡

## Get a “Halloween-exclusive sticker” with an order of kids’ ramen! Available at all locations in Japan starting Friday, October 23

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000009803.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401925-en.html
- anchor: #n3507774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一蘭、一蘭

株式会社一蘭 will hold “Ichiran Halloween 2026” at all locations in Japan from October 23, 2026, giving a Halloween-exclusive sticker with orders of kids’ ramen to official app members only.

Facts:
- Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
- Saturday, Oct. 31
- 3 types in total
- Up to 5 people

## 【ノエビア】Launch of an all-in-one eyebrow product with 3 functions: pencil, powder and brush

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000065868.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401922-en.html
- anchor: #n3507773
- Companies mentioned: ノエビア、株式会社ノエビア

ノエビア will launch “Noevir Perfect Eyebrow,” combining 3 functions—pencil, powder and brush—on November 1, 2026. It features a waterproof formula and contains serum ingredients. Price: ¥2,750 including tax.

Facts:
- Nov. 1, 2026
- 2,500 yen each
- 2,750 yen, including tax

## Sansan Sponge to hold a limited-time pop-up at ハンズ渋谷店! Popular packaging from Japan and abroad, as well as an unreleased new package, will be available exclusively in-store.

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000097106.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401920-en.html
- anchor: #n3507772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション、ダイニチ、ハンズ渋谷店、楽天市場

株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション will hold a limited-time pop-up at ハンズ渋谷店 from October 15, 2026, offering products including Sansan Sponge to coincide with the store’s final day of business.

Facts:
- Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
- For 48 years
- Continued for three generations over more than 50 years
- Ranked No. 1 in the cleaning sponge category for 6 consecutive years
- A package just 7 mm thick

## PocketSign Verify introduced for identity verification on the “with” dating app

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000110743.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401914-en.html
- anchor: #n3507771
- Companies mentioned: ポケットサイン株式会社、株式会社エニトグループ、株式会社with、J-LIS、地方公共団体情報システム機構、デジタル庁、警察庁、一般社団法人恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会

The API service “PocketSign Verify,” operated by ポケットサイン株式会社, has been selected as an identity verification method for the “with” dating app. It now offers instant, secure identity verification using the My Number Card’s public personal authentication function.

Facts:
- Launched the service in September 2015
- Password for the digital signature certificate (6–16 alphanumeric characters)
- My Number (12-digit personal identification number)
- The June 2024 “Comprehensive Measures to Protect the Public from Fraud”
- In September of the same year, デジタル庁 and 警察庁 jointly announced
- In June 2025, デジタル庁 and 一般社団法人恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会 signed an agreement
- The number of reported cases of romance scams via social media reached 5,645 in 2025 (令和7年)
- 被害額は546.4億円にのぼり
- Also, on April 16, 2026, part of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Regulation of Dating Services was revised
- In March 2023, our company became the 16th private-sector business operator to receive platform operator certification
- Platform operator certification, awarded to the 16th private-sector business operator
- Established: August 2022

## [Kanagawa Prefecture] Economic losses from “fatigue” amount to 1.3 trillion yen annually — Analysis of Recovery Towns highlights strengths reflected in an overall Rest Index deviation score of 54.7

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000085299.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401910-en.html
- anchor: #n3507770
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本リカバリー協会、一般社団法人日本疲労学会、株式会社ベネクス

一般社団法人日本リカバリー協会 announced survey findings showing that presenteeism causes annual economic losses of approximately 3.2 trillion yen in Kanagawa Prefecture, of which “fatigue” accounts for approximately 1.3 trillion yen (41.5%). Kanagawa Prefecture’s overall Rest Index deviation score is 54.7. The prefecture is strong in “exercise” and “tourism and entertainment,” while “rest” and “the ability to rest without guilt” remain challenges.

Facts:
- Annual economic losses from presenteeism in Kanagawa Prefecture amount to approximately 3.2 trillion yen
- The “fatigue” factor accounts for approximately 1.3 trillion yen (approximately 41.5%)
- “Exercise (62.5)”
- “Tourism and entertainment assets (61.9)”
- “Rest (45.5)”
- “The ability to rest without guilt (48.9)”

## 三菱総研ＤＣＳ achieves CMMI’s highest Level 5 for the 4th consecutive time

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000045457.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401909-en.html
- anchor: #n3507769
- Companies mentioned: 三菱総研ＤＣＳ株式会社、ＤＣＳ

三菱総研ＤＣＳ株式会社 has achieved the highest maturity rating, Level 5, for the 4th consecutive time under CMMI-DEV, an international standard for assessing the capabilities and process maturity of software development organizations.

Facts:
- Maturity Level 5
- For the 4th consecutive time
- Since 2007
- Since 2008
- In 2017
- Over 20 years

## パナソニック デジタル adds an AI agent-powered matching feature to its “WisOCR” series

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000177871.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401908-en.html
- anchor: #n3507768
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック デジタル株式会社、パナソニック、Microsoft Corporation

パナソニック デジタル will begin offering an AI agent-powered matching feature for its AI form OCR “WisOCR” series on November 18, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 18, 2026

## [DISHES and TART SAN] Reservations for the “Xmas Collection 2026,” adding sparkle to a special Christmas, open October 16 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000089167.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401907-en.html
- anchor: #n3507767
- Companies mentioned: エイム・エンタープライズ株式会社、DISHES and TART SAN、エイムグループ、エイムマーケティングエージェンシー株式会社、エイムクリエーションズ株式会社、エイムインターセクション株式会社

エイム・エンタープライズ株式会社 will begin taking advance reservations on October 16, 2026, for 3 Christmas-exclusive whole cakes at DISHES and TART『SAN』.

Facts:
- [No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–3), 3,800 yen (tax included)
- [No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,200 yen (tax included)
- [No. 6] 18 cm in diameter (serves 6–8), 6,400 yen (tax included)
- [No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–3), 4,200 yen (tax included)
- [No. 6] 18 cm in diameter (serves 6–8), 7,900 yen (tax included)
- [No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,900 yen (tax included)
- Advance reservation period: October 16 (Fri.)–December 14 (Mon.), 2026
- Pickup period: December 23 (Wed.)–25 (Fri.), 2026

## [洋食とケーキ グラメル] The much-anticipated first Christmas cakes arrive! Reservations open October 16 for a lineup to make your special evening shine

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000089167.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401906-en.html
- anchor: #n3507766
- Companies mentioned: エイム・エンタープライズ株式会社、エイムグループ、エイムマーケティングエージェンシー株式会社、エイムクリエーションズ株式会社、エイムインターセクション株式会社、サンパティーク岡崎

洋食とケーキ グラメル, operated by エイム・エンタープライズ株式会社, will begin taking reservations on October 16, 2026, for 3 Christmas-exclusive whole cakes, its first-ever holiday cake lineup.

Facts:
- [No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–4), 3,780 yen (tax included)
- [No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,292 yen (tax included)
- [No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–4), 4,212 yen (tax included)
- [No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,940 yen (tax included)
- [No. 4] 12 cm in diameter (serves 2–4), 4,104 yen (tax included)
- [No. 5] 15 cm in diameter (serves 4–6), 5,724 yen (tax included)
- Advance reservation period: October 16 (Fri.), 2026
- Monday, December 14
- Pickup period: December 23 (Wed.), 2026
- Fri., Dec. 25
- 10 brands, 23 stores

## [November 1 is Sushi Day; November 24 is Japanese Food Day] 2026 Survey on Attitudes Toward Japanese Food and Sushi / 鈴茂器工

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000067066.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401903-en.html
- anchor: #n3507765
- Companies mentioned: 鈴茂器工株式会社、農林水産省、観光庁、株式会社富士経済

鈴茂器工 reported the results of its 2026 survey on attitudes toward Japanese food and sushi. Against a backdrop of growth in the number of Japanese restaurants overseas and spending by international visitors to Japan, the findings showed strong interest in sushi, an emphasis on quality, and acceptance of robot use.

Facts:
- There were approximately 18万1千 Japanese restaurants overseas in 2025
- 2025年の訪日外国人旅行消費額は9兆4,549億円
- 訪日客が滞在中にしたことの1位は「日本食を食べること」（98.2％）
- Sushi topped the list of Japanese foods people overseas would recommend (68.2%)
- Amid price increases, respondents want “the freshness and quality of the toppings” to be maintained (44.3%)
- 海外へ寿司を広げるなら「日本と同じ品質・味」を優先すべきが約7割（69.8％）
- スーパーの寿司、ロボット使用の認知は約6割（61.7％）
- 機械で握った寿司に抵抗感がない人は約7割（69.2％）

## Shogakukan and Yondemy team up on a joint project to bring the new book “大禁句辞典” to children, using proprietary analysis of reading histories

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000071742.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401901-en.html
- anchor: #n3507764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Yondemy、株式会社小学館、講談社、集英社、未来屋書店、丸善ジュンク堂書店、紀伊國屋書店、くまざわ書店、今井書店

株式会社Yondemy and 株式会社小学館 collaborated on a joint project to promote and support the production of the children’s book “大禁句辞典,” drawing on Yondemy’s analysis of reading histories and research involving elementary school students reading page proofs.

Facts:
- More than 2.5 million reading review records
- A customer base of 40,000
- List price: 1,430 yen
- Yondemy Level (※1): 37
- 8 popular children’s literature authors

## 東京ソワール「フォルムフォルマ」、年少人口16.3％のちはら台に出店。家族の「ハレの日」に応える全店最大規模のフォーマル専門店を11月6日オープン

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000048586.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401900-en.html
- anchor: #n3507763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京ソワール、form forma、フォルムフォルマ、ユニモちはら台

The formalwear concept shop form forma（フォルムフォルマ）, operated by 株式会社東京ソワール, will open a new location at ユニモちはら台 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on November 6, 2026. With a sales floor of approximately 42 tsubo, it will be the largest store in the chain and will cater to families with children in the area, which has a high proportion of young residents.

Facts:
- Nov. 6, 2026
- Children aged 0–14 account for 16.3% of the population
- Sales floor of approximately 42 tsubo
- Ichihara has approximately 12万 households
- Approximately 2,100 households over the past 5 years
- Its 4th store in Chiba Prefecture
- 38 stores nationwide

## Reducing the administrative burden of construction system ledgers, a cornerstone of compliance, while improving quality

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000118503.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401898-en.html
- anchor: #n3507762
- Companies mentioned: ビーウィズ株式会社、株式会社大林組

ビーウィズ株式会社 has published an interview with 株式会社大林組, which contracts and operates a BPO service for construction system ledger work. 大林組 has worked to maintain construction system ledgers to ensure compliance, while facing challenges with workload and securing personnel. Its partnership with ビーウィズ is helping it improve quality while reducing the workload.

Facts:
- For more than 25 years
- Securities code 9216

## “ユビレジ” begins integration with “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000017577.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401897-en.html
- anchor: #n3507761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユビレジ、株式会社ヤプリ、株式会社ヤプリフードコネクト

株式会社ユビレジ, provider of the cloud POS register “ユビレジ,” has begun integrating with 株式会社ヤプリ, provider of the takeout ordering and payment service “Yappli MobileOrder Takeout,” which uses LINE mini-apps. This will enable stores using ユビレジ to accept orders and payments from outside the store and manage sales seamlessly.

Facts:
- Starting in April 2027
- Over 2 years
- Reduce to 1%
- Since 2010
- In 2024

## Voting campaign “#国境破り総選挙” to be held on official X to mark the release date announcement for director 井筒和幸’s latest film, 『国境』

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000052778.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401896-en.html
- anchor: #n3507760
- Companies mentioned: K2 Pictures、株式会社Natee

To mark the announcement of the release date for the film 『国境』, a voting campaign, “#国境破り総選挙,” will be held on the official X account. 株式会社Natee will handle the social media planning and operation.

Facts:
- Nationwide release on Friday, Feb. 26, 2027
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 22
- Through Saturday, Nov. 21
- All 7 types of teaser footage
- All 12 types of “border-breaking” posters
- 20 theaters nationwide

## The 17th Seasoning Championship 2026 will choose the “pinnacle of seasonings” from 182 products nationwide. This year’s “No. 1 seasoning” is “燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング”!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000099432.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401895-en.html
- anchor: #n3507759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AKOMEYA TOKYO、鶴味噌醸造株式会社、株式会社ワークストア・トウキョウドゥ、株式会社バンブーカット

Results were announced at the presentation for the 17th Seasoning Championship 2026, organized by 株式会社AKOMEYA TOKYO. “燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング” from Fukuoka Prefecture took the overall 1st place among 182 products nationwide.

Facts:
- For this 17th edition
- “燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング” from Fukuoka Prefecture took the overall 1st place
- “肉味噌坦々P,” a Chiba-supporting gourmet product from Tokyo, took 2nd place
- 第3位には東京都の「梅と星の煎り酒・よしなに、」
- Top prizes across all 18 categories
- 燻（IBUSHI）味噌マスタードドレッシング／鶴味噌醸造株式会社（税込777円）
- Chiba-supporting gourmet product “肉味噌坦々P”／株式会社ワークストア・トウキョウドゥ (880 yen, tax included)
- 梅と星の煎り酒・よしなに、／株式会社バンブーカット（税込1,296円）

## The “Spo-GOMI Koshien 2026 Yamagata Prefecture Tournament” was held. 東桜学館高校 team “ひき肉放送局” won after a fierce contest! The 36 participants collected 19.94 kg of trash!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000165301.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401894-en.html
- anchor: #n3507758
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、株式会社テレビユー山形、日本財団、東桜学館高校、山形学院高校、惺山高校、山形明正高校、山形中央高校、鶴岡工業高校、山形東高校、山形工業高校、東海大学山形高校、上山明新館高校、美しい山形・最上川フォーラム

The “Spo-GOMI Koshien 2026 Yamagata Prefecture Tournament,” organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 株式会社テレビユー山形, was held, with 東桜学館高校 team “ひき肉放送局” taking first place. The 36 participants collected 19.94 kg of trash.

Facts:
- 12 teams in total
- They collected 5.66 kg of trash
- A total of 1,085.0 points
- 5.79 kg / 597.5 points
- 2.78 kg / 471.5 points

## Razer announces the “Razer Kraken Kitty V3,” a cat-ear headset for enjoying everything from streaming to cosplay in your own style

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000163154.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401892-en.html
- anchor: #n3507757
- Companies mentioned: Razer Japan株式会社、Razer、Razer Inc.

Razer has announced the wired RGB headset “Razer Kraken Kitty V3,” designed for streaming and cosplay. It is priced at 17,580 yen including tax in Japan, with a December release planned.

Facts:
- 17,580 yen, including tax
- More than 250 million users
- More than 68,000 game titles

## [Case study released] トヨタカローラ南海 | Dramatically higher offer acceptance rate! The story behind the “accompanied interview service that draws out students’ honest opinions”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000012430.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401888-en.html
- anchor: #n3507756
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アールナイン、トヨタカローラ南海株式会社

株式会社アールナイン has published a case study on the introduction of its monthly recruitment outsourcing service “人事ライト” at トヨタカローラ南海. Third-party interviews helped increase the offer acceptance rate among the 27 graduate cohort and reduce costs, while optimizing internal staff resources.

Facts:
- After supporting interviews and follow-ups for about 90% of offer recipients in recruitment for the 27 graduate cohort
- アールナイン conducted interviews during the selection process and follow-up interviews after offers for 87.5% of offer recipients
- Compared with hiring 1 dedicated employee, we were able to build a high-quality interview system staffed by recruitment professionals at about half the cost
- Our 1,500 human resources professionals have extensive experience in fields including human resources, recruitment and training
- Since its founding in 2009, it has done business with more than 800 companies

## [UNI COFFEE ROASTERY] New location to open inside “シタディーンノース新宿東京” on Thursday, Oct. 29

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000084389.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401885-en.html
- anchor: #n3507755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GRACE、UNI COFFEE ROASTERY、The Ascott Limited、アスコット、シタディーンノース新宿東京、Citadines、シタディーン、Ascott、サマセット、Oakwood、ライフ、横浜国立大学、山梨県・大月市、石川県・小松市、北海道・釧路市、茨城県・行方市

株式会社GRACE’s UNI COFFEE ROASTERY will open a new location inside シタディーンノース新宿東京, a brand of The Ascott Limited, on Oct. 29, 2026.

Facts:
- Opening Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
- More than 40 countries worldwide
- More than 230 cities
- Price: ¥980 each (tax included)
- Price: 720 yen, including tax
- Price: 1,880 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,680 (tax included)
- Breakfast buffet: 7:00–10:00
- Cafe hours: 10:00–20:00
- Number of employees: approximately 650

## [Try them thoroughly at home before buying!] JLab products now available to rent through the home appliance subscription and rental service “Rentio”.

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000101853.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401870-en.html
- anchor: #n3507754
- Companies mentioned: JLab Japan株式会社、Rentio、JLab、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Circana, LLC

JLab Japan株式会社 has begun offering JLab products through the home appliance subscription and rental service “Rentio.”

Facts:
- Under $100
- More than 7,500 types
- More than 150,000 people
- ★4.7

## Employees and families experience “gata-fumi” on Nanaura tidal flats; 日本管財環境サービス holds “GATA-FUMI in KASHIMA 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000122806.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401863-en.html
- anchor: #n3507753
- Companies mentioned: 日本管財ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社日本管財環境サービス、佐賀県鹿島市、鹿島市浄化センター

On Sept. 25, 2026, 日本管財環境サービス held “GATA-FUMI in KASHIMA 2026” in partnership with 佐賀県鹿島市, inviting a total of 28 employees and family members. As part of its conservation activities on the Nanaura tidal flats, the company conducted environmental learning and a “gata-fumi” experience.

Facts:
- Sept. 25, 2026
- 256 species
- 28 people in total
- 1965
- Apr. 3, 2023
- Capital: ¥3,000 million

## パリのショコラティエ【ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン】「ノエル アドべント コレクション」2026年11月1日（日）より発売開始

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000031005.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401862-en.html
- anchor: #n3507752
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN JAPON、ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン、JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN

Paris chocolatier ジャン＝ポール・エヴァン will launch “ノエル アドベント コレクション” on Nov. 1, 2026. The collection, featuring an Advent calendar inspired by Lyon Station, limited-edition bonbons and cakes, will be available at boutiques nationwide and online.

Facts:
- [Price] 18,900 yen, including tax
- [Price] 13,943 yen, including tax
- [Price] 4,515 yen, including tax
- [Price] 9,357 yen, including tax
- [Price] 3,240 yen each, including tax
- [Price] 5,686 yen, including tax
- [Price] 3,638 yen, including tax
- [Price] ¥1,977 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥3,736 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥1,396 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥1,335 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥7,502 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥11,534 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥560 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥590 (tax included)
- [Price] ¥850 (tax included)

## 【夏休み前に学習計画を立てた高校生調査】高校3年生の4割以上が1日6時間以上机に向かう一方、「身についた」実感が6時間以上あるのは約2割 勉強の合間にスマートフォンを手に取った高校生は約8割

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000074794.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401861-en.html
- anchor: #n3507751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A.ver、武田塾、IDEATECH、リサピー®︎、TikTok、YouTube

株式会社A.ver（武田塾）は、2026年夏休み前に学習計画を立てた現役高校生107名を対象に調査を実施。高校3年生の4割以上が1日6時間以上勉強したが、「身についた」と実感したのは約2割にとどまった。また、勉強合間にスマートフォンを手に取ったのは約8割で、その内容は「ショート動画」が首位だった。

Facts:
- 107 current high school students
- 高校3年生の4割以上が1日6時間以上机に向かう
- About 80% of high school students picked up their smartphones between study sessions

## In the AI era, what will managers do? 61.6% say the role will shift from “management” to “decision-making, talent development and organizational transformation”; “decision-making ability” ranks No. 1 among key skills

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000026996.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401860-en.html
- anchor: #n3507750
- Companies mentioned: アクシスコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社ジャストシステム

A survey by アクシスコンサルティング found that 73.9% of those whose administrative workload had declined through AI use felt their roles were changing, while 61.6% said the role of managers would shift to “decision-making, talent development and organizational transformation.” “Decision-making ability” ranked No. 1 among key skills.

Facts:
- 639 people
- 61.6％
- 73.9％
- 57.2％
- 43.5％
- 34.8％
- 40.0％
- 37.7％

## 村多美咲, a freelance announcer based in the Kanto region, makes her live commerce debut after completing training at the live commerce agency “トキバナ”!

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000102719.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401858-en.html
- anchor: #n3507749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cellest、トキバナ、WABE

村多美咲, a freelance announcer, debuted as the live commerce host “むーちゃん” on Oct. 13, 2026, on the channel “ぞうねこちゃんねる2号店,” operated by “トキバナ,” a live commerce agency under 株式会社Cellest.

Facts:
- A proprietary training curriculum totaling 480 hours (about 3 months)
- 1配信の最大総視聴者数は97万人を超え
- Sold more than 100 million yen in a single stream
- Monthly sales topped 200 million yen

## ティアフォー and ミュンヘン工科大学 accelerate the realization of Level 4 autonomous driving using “NVIDIA Hyperion” and “Autoware”

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000040119.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401857-en.html
- anchor: #n3507748
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティアフォー、ティアフォー、TIER IV、ミュンヘン工科大学、Technical University of Munich、TUM、NVIDIA、The Autoware Foundation

ティアフォー and ミュンヘン工科大学 will expand their collaboration to accelerate the realization of Level 4 autonomous driving in Germany using NVIDIA Hyperion and Autoware.

Facts:
- Level 4 automated driving
- 2 “NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor” units

## The number of communities hosting book clubs has reached a record 41. Of these, 32 are communities that do not focus primarily on reading. オシロ conducts its own survey on the spread of book clubs

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000053812.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401855-en.html
- anchor: #n3507747
- Companies mentioned: オシロ株式会社、ダイヤモンド社、新潮社、株式会社フライヤー、株式会社文化通信社、株式会社講談社、株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、株式会社文藝春秋

Data from the “OSIRO” community platform provided by オシロ株式会社 show that, as of Oct. 1, 2026, a record 41 communities had hosted book clubs, of which 32 do not focus primarily on reading.

Facts:
- Reached 41
- 31 communities in 2025
- 32 communities whose main activities focus on something other than reading
- About 1.3 times
- We have been involved in building more than 300 communities
- The number of registrations has surpassed 100,000

## Discovery-based social e-commerce app “カウシェ” cuts delivery and arrival-date inquiries by about 30% with Recustomer

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000046039.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401854-en.html
- anchor: #n3507746
- Companies mentioned: Recustomer株式会社、株式会社カウシェ

After the discovery-based social e-commerce app “カウシェ” adopted “Recustomer配送追跡,” provided by Recustomer株式会社, inquiries about delivery and arrival dates fell by about 30%.

Facts:
- About 30%
- Less than 3%

## About 2 in 3 foreign residents have faced difficulties opening a bank account; more than 80% want to use loans or installment payments, highlighting demand for financial services

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000054071.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401853-en.html
- anchor: #n3507745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルトラストネットワークス、GTN、株式会社アスマーク

A survey by 株式会社グローバルトラストネットワークス found that about 2 in 3 foreign residents had faced difficulties opening a bank account, and more than 80% wanted to use loans or installment payments.

Facts:
- A survey of 500 foreign residents who have lived in Japan for 5 years or less
- About 2 in 3 (67%) had experienced at least one of the following: “had difficulties,” “gave up partway through” or “were turned down by a bank”
- Only 34% were able to open an account smoothly without any problems
- “Transfers to a bank account in Japan” were by far the most common way to receive salaries and living expenses, at 89%
- “No support in foreign languages (Japanese only)” (39%)
- “Complicated procedures” (38%)
- Overall, 25% had been turned down for financial services requiring screening, such as loans or credit
- About 80% or more (83%) said they “would like to use loans or installment payments in Japan in the future”
- 37% among those who had lived in Japan for less than 1 year
- 63% among those with specified skilled worker residence status
- About 500 driving schools nationwide

## Corporate IT-related spending can exceed IT budgets by 15–30% in some cases—A.T. Kearney recommends reviewing company-wide spending controls

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000046861.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401852-en.html
- anchor: #n3507744
- Companies mentioned: A.T. カーニー株式会社、Kearney、Gartner、S&P 500、NTT東日本、Duke University, Fuqua School of Business

A.T. Kearney said the spread of SaaS and generative AI is driving IT spending across departments, with spending in some cases running 15–30% above official budgets, and recommended reviewing company-wide spending controls and implementing 6 measures.

Facts:
- 15～30％
- 3–5 times
- $6.15 trillion
- 660
- $4,830
- $19.8 million
- Within 90 days
- $600 billion–$770 billion

## Global events market set to reach about $2.8 trillion by 2030: A.T. カーニー

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000046861.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401850-en.html
- anchor: #n3507743
- Companies mentioned: A.T. カーニー株式会社、A.T. カーニー、Kearney、日本IBM

A.T. Kearney has published an analysis forecasting that the global events market will grow to about $2.8 trillion by 2030, and recommending a strategic approach to boosting cities’ international competitiveness.

Facts:
- Will reach about $2.8 trillion by 2030
- Estimated at about $1.5 trillion as of 2024
- Growing at an average annual rate of about 10%
- Total attendance reached about 15 billion
- Generated an economic impact of more than $300 million
- Supported more than 72,000 jobs
- 1–5 flagship events per month
- 30–40% of all events

## リコーブラックラムズ東京 and トムス株式会社 extend official partnership agreement

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000068045.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401842-en.html
- anchor: #n3507742
- Companies mentioned: リコーブラックラムズ東京、トムス株式会社、NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン

リコーブラックラムズ東京 has extended its official partnership agreement with トムス株式会社. The “glimmer” logo will appear on the team’s official match jerseys for “JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2026-27,” which begins in December 2026.

Facts:
- Dec. 2026
- 1953

## 【ショコラティエ パレドオール】A strawberry and pistachio pairing! Winter-limited chocolate parfait now on sale

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000014190.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401843-en.html
- anchor: #n3507741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オヴァールリエゾン、ショコラティエ パレドオール、アルチザン パレドオール、ショコラティエ パレドオール ブラン

The brand of chocolatier Shunsuke Saegusa, 「ショコラティエ パレドオール」, will begin selling the limited-time 「Parfait Palet d'Or Noël」 featuring strawberries and pistachios at its Tokyo and Osaka locations on November 2, 2026.

Facts:
- Price including tax: 3,300 yen
- Price before tax: 3,000 yen
- From Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Dec. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Dec. 31, 2026 (Thursday)
- Operates 5 locations

## 【どうとんぼり神座】Tsukemen makes its debut at Kamukura! A bowl to savor rich winter duck. 「香ばしネギの鴨つけ麺」

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000099943.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401841-en.html
- anchor: #n3507740
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社理想実業、どうとんぼり神座、株式会社ZIPANGU、株式会社RSJ GLOBAL HOLDINGS、株式会社プロデュースカンパニー、株式会社理想製麺、フーズパレット

Ramen restaurant 「どうとんぼり神座」, operated by 株式会社理想実業, is selling 「香ばしネギの鴨つけ麺」 for a limited time.

Facts:
- One serving of duck: 960 yen and up (tax included)
- Two servings of extra duck: 1,200 yen and up (tax included)
- A total of 14 locations
- 129 locations in Japan

## 中学受験での感染症対策、もっと早くから徹底すればよかったこと第1位は？【保護者調査】

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000116808.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401565-en.html
- anchor: #n3507516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DeltaX、厚生労働省

Survey results from 100 parents conducted by 塾選, operated by 株式会社DeltaX. For infection control during junior high school entrance exam prep, families took measures such as handwashing, mask-wearing and vaccinations from around the fall of Grade 6, with family members also pitching in. Looking back, parents said that “going too far” meant imposing too many restrictions or causing too much anxiety, while the measure they most wished they had enforced more thoroughly was getting enough sleep.

Facts:
- 100 parents
- 38% said there were measures they had “taken too far”
- October and November of Grade 6 combined: 49%
- Thorough handwashing and gargling (97%)
- Wearing masks (85%)
- 87% received at least 1 influenza vaccination
- 60% of households said they had “adopted” infection-control measures they had heard about from others
- 23% of households said they had “kept their children home” from elementary school
- Getting enough sleep (21%)

## 「ルフォンプログレ天満橋マークス」 completed; 「冷庫さん®」 refrigerated and frozen delivery lockers introduced for the first time in Japan, and 「乾太くん」 gas clothes dryers introduced for the first time by the company

- Published: 2026-10-22T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000024930.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4401558-en.html
- anchor: #n3507515
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンケイビル、日本宅配システム株式會社、東京ガス㈱、J:COM、株式会社イサラ・デザイン、株式会社ノバック

株式会社サンケイビル completed 「ルフォンプログレ天満橋マークス」, a rental residence with 70 units in Uchihirano-cho, Chuo Ward, Osaka, on September 30, 2026. The property is the first newly built residence in Japan to install 日本宅配システム株式會社’s 「冷庫さん®」 refrigerated and frozen delivery lockers. Some units also feature 東京ガス㈱’s 「乾太くん」 gas clothes dryers, installed for the first time by the company.

Facts:
- 70 units in total
- Completed on Sept. 30, 2026
- 15 stories above ground
- Site area / total floor area: 329.22㎡