https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 832 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 174 items from 7 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/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525617Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人ちちぶ結いまち announced that “安堵屋 三峯神社店,” located at the foot of Mitsumine Shrine, will grand-open on November 6, 2026. A soft opening will begin on October 25, and the venue will serve Chichibu specialties in a restaurant with dine-in seating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525616Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社ダブルレインボー and NPO法人ダブルレインボー will hold the “Inclusive Business Leaders Summit 2026” on October 31, 2026, at the Komore Yotsuya Tower Conference in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Business leaders from diverse backgrounds, including an entrepreneur aiming for space with prosthetic legs and an ALS DJ who performs using eye gaze, will take the stage. The event is open to everyone, regardless of disability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525615Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ANCHORS, part of the MiraiVets Partners group, has begun joint research with the University of Tokyo and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology to develop personalized molecular targeted drug therapies for tumors in dogs and cats. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525614Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal skincare brand “epii” will launch its new “HPT6” series for skin firmness care on October 23, 2026. The lineup includes 4 types of drops and creams containing HPT and Matrixyl Synthé’6, and will be available on Qoo10. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525613Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAkika Yoshimoto, president of DO株式会社, was invited to participate in the “Asia Women Leaders International Summit 2026” in Bangkok, Thailand. She will use the insights gained to strengthen support for human capital management and the promotion of DEI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525612Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt ObservabilityCON 2026, Grafana Labs announced the general availability of “Grafana Cloud Logs,” a fast full-text search feature built on technology from its acquisition of Logline, and a new component for its cost-optimization tool, “Adaptive Telemetry.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525611Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デザインマインドカンパニー will open a new “就労移行支援事業所 ジョブサ品川区 リワークＰｌｕｓ” in Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2026, to support employees on leave as they return to work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525610Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI-native CRM “Frictio,” developed by 株式会社SYSLEA, won High Performer in the AI meeting-minutes generation tool and transcription software categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” an award presented by アイティクラウド株式会社’s “ITreview.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525609Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFutureRays株式会社 will mark its 20th anniversary on Oct. 24, 2026. It aims to accelerate the use of AI and overseas expansion and become a company with annual sales of 10 billion yen by 2032. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525608Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UnityStep AI and レンゴー have begun a proof of concept at レンゴー’s Tone River Plant to optimize storage areas for corrugated board products and reduce loading times using shipment records. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525607Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プレティアジャパン surveyed brand mentions and official-site citations in AI responses for 10 cosmetics brands in Japan. キュレル ranked first in both, with a mention rate of 18.2% and an official-site citation rate of 2.5%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525606Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 15% OFF campaign will run from Oct. 23, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027, for the “NUARL νClip-SE” ear-cuff-style true wireless earbuds from the audio brand “NUARL,” operated by エム・ティ・アイ株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525605Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapanese izakaya “川島商店2号店” opened on Sept. 16, 2026, in the Japanese quarter of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It serves wagyu shabu-shabu, oysters from across Japan and hand-wrapped shumai, with 川島浩司 and others from 株式会社J・リンクス involved in its investment and operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525604Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMatt Price, a former senior payments expert at Visa, has been appointed global partnership director at WasabiCard. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525603Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of organizations using “コメディカルドットコム,” a job site specializing in the medical and welfare industries operated by セカンドラボ株式会社, has surpassed 30,000. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525602Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラウドプロ株式会社 will join the group of Hybrid Technologies, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, and become its subsidiary effective Oct. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525601Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOUPPLY合同会社が運営する夫婦・カップル向けアプリ「COUPPLY」の国内累計登録者数が3万人を突破したと発表。現在約1万5千組が利用しており、2026年9月にカレンダー機能をリニューアル。また、2026年11月より英語・スペイン語対応で海外展開を進める予定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525600Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShizuoka City housing company 株式会社住家 will hold “THE PORT MARCHE vol.4” at its studio, “THE PORT,” on Nov. 8, 2026. A total of 20 vendors across 2 categories, crafts and food, will gather for this free event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525599Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 3-compartment lunch plate and a limited-edition 50th-anniversary plate will go on sale starting Oct. 23, 2026, as the latest collaboration between Maruhiro tableware brand “HASAMI” and “OSAMU GOODS,” the character brand created by illustrator Osamu Harada. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525598Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES山本幸株式会社が運営する瀬戸大橋温泉やま幸は、2026年10月27日から11月9日の読書週間に合わせて、来館者が本を交換する「湯上り“ほん”のり交換会」を開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525597Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマチディア株式会社 and YE Digital jointly proposed and won a contract for the development and operation of digital signage in the smart city on the former site of Kyushu University’s Hakozaki Campus. The project plans to begin operations in phases from fiscal 2028 and will build a “town information infrastructure” to deliver traffic, community, disaster-prevention and advertising information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525596Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 労働者協同組合ワーカーズコープ・センター事業団 is launching a new initiative in partnership with Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, using the “organization-commissioned model” under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team program. The cooperative will undertake work commissioned by Miyoshi City and hire and train team members who will work to revitalize the community and solve local challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525595Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES上関海峡温泉鳩子の湯 will reopen after renovations on Nov. 1 and hold special promotions, including a coupon-book campaign and free admission for junior high school students and younger. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525594Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メイカヒット has launched “Baseball Compass,” a web media outlet that aims to make attending professional baseball games more enjoyable. The outlet is run by a team of people working side jobs or as freelancers who are affiliated with “メイカラ,” and provides information on ballpark events, interviews and more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525593Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn executive committee led by 羊齧協会 will hold “Sheep Festa 2026 in Nakano Antenna Street” at Nakano Central Park on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. A total of 24 booths will offer lamb dishes from Japan and abroad, wool goods and more. The event will also feature the first appearance in Japan of chefs from South Korea and a character selection contest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525592Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe commercial-scale demonstration ammonia synthesis plant installed by つばめBHB株式会社 produced ammonia as part of INPEX Kashiwazaki’s integrated demonstration test and began supplying it to Mitsubishi Gas Chemical on Oct. 22, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525591Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Onono Village partnered with Trailhead Global Holdings to hold a tasting event for “Kyushu Chikuho Ramen Yamagoya” in Töv Province, Mongolia. In the survey, 74.1% said they would “like to eat it again,” and local businesses also expressed interest in being supplied with noodles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525590Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンエー浦添西海岸 PARCO CITY launched a creative campaign on Oct. 23 as the 2nd installment of its brand campaign “WE the FUTURE.,” featuring shisa artisan 新垣優人, who is involved in the restoration of Shuri Castle. In addition, 14 stores, including 4 making their first openings in the prefecture, will open this fall and winter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525589Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKohnan Shoji launched a 3-pack of adhesive cleaners from its original brand “LIFELEX,” with black sheets for dust mites and pollen and green sheets for pet hair, on its official e-commerce site in September 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525588Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWorkshops and exhibits will be held at 国営昭和記念公園 as a pre-event for “GREEN×EXPO 2027.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525587Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSODクリエイト株式会社 will hold 2 hands-on events simultaneously at ソフト・オン・デマンド headquarters on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026: “Nakano Ward △▽ Production Company’s 〇〇 Job Experience” and the “National Gender Survey Exhibition.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525586Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社double announced that the first Kyushu location of “STANDARD DONUTS,” a specialty Japanese donut shop operated by 株式会社温度, will grand-open on Tenjin Nishidori in Fukuoka on Oct. 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525585Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KIZUNA FACTORY, in collaboration with 株式会社Praemio, has launched “Custom-Made Residence,” a new service combining real estate brokerage and interior coordination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525584Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人浜松町芝大門エリアマネジメント will provide in-bus audio guidance by announcer Erika Maeda during trial operations of the “Hamamatsucho Free Shuttle Bus,” running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 8, 2026, with support from 株式会社文化放送. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525583Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GEクリエイティブ will air a 15-second brand message video at the Shibuya 109 Forum Vision starting Oct. 23, 2026, and will completely revamp its corporate website on the same day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525582Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社こんにちハロー will participate in “FNDM Dubai 2026,” a pop culture event held in Dubai on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, and screen Japanese anime works translated into Arabic and adapted into video at the 白糸酒造 booth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525581Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese sheet mask brand “私のきれい日記” will launch a new daily mask series for the Japanese market on Oct. 23, 2026. The 2 types are a brightening mask containing glutathione and an anti-aging care mask containing NMN, priced at 780 yen each (before tax). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525580Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESジョンソン株式会社 is launching the “Mold Leave” initiative, which turns time gained by reducing the effort of mold cleaning into “time to rest for yourself,” along with a related campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525579Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOOKABE GLASS株式会社, an online specialty retailer of glass and mirrors in Fukui, began accepting registrations for free online classes on insulating windows and glass on Oct. 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525578Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BitoBは、SCS評価制度★3対応の新サービス「BitoB Access -SSO-」および「BitoB Training」のリリースを記念し、2026年11月13日に無料オンラインセミナーを開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525577Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAULUMU, a lifestyle brand founded in 2022, will launch “ADuo,” an aramid fiber phone case made exclusively for iPhone Duo, in Japan starting Oct. 23. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525576Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Protosが運営する商人屋は、2026年10月24日に車載デバイス「OTTOCAST Play2Video S」を発売する。前モデルから処理性能と冷却機能を強化した正規モデルで、価格は19,999円（税込）。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525575Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNiX JAPAN株式会社 has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Next Edge Tokyo” support program and will develop a “regional infrastructure portfolio management business” to address local governments’ infrastructure maintenance challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525574Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアールイー株式会社 will support a tour to discover local producers, inviting approximately 10 buyers from the Tokyo metropolitan area from Oct. 29 to 31, 2026, in collaboration with 3 towns in Fukui Prefecture as a project commissioned by the Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525573Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESINNOVATE AI PTE. LTD. released “Projects,” a new feature for centrally managing long-term work in HIX AI, on Oct. 22, 2026. The feature enables the integration of files and deliverables, retention of context, and implementation of 7 new capabilities (project instructions, memory, files, skills, external integrations, recurring tasks, and output deliverables), helping reduce duplicate work and promote use as an ongoing AI partner. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525538Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東武不動産株式会社 will open the 4th term of the “Kotomachi College Learning Creator Course 2026,” which develops people to create vibrant communities in Sumida Ward, with the cooperation of 株式会社リバネス. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525537Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本イルミネーション協会 announced that “Kobe Illuminage” will open on Oct. 23. The event, now in its 17th year, will feature new displays including “Butterfly Swing,” “Rainbow Animals,” and a “Balloon Play Area.” It is scheduled to run from Oct. 23, 2026, to Feb. 14, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525536Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Strawberry Milk,” a limited-edition hair and body mist from lifestyle brand “MOTON,” operated by 株式会社lalalajapan, will go on sale from Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525535Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社One Acre and Shizuoka Broadcasting System (SBS) have re-edited the vertical short drama “Doubt Call” for television and begun broadcasting and streaming it on SBS TV and TVer. The number of TVer favorites has surpassed 1,359. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525534Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESONE株式会社 announced that it will hold the 4th collaborative event, “Hot Pot Feast Club w/Komatsu no Sakura,” in Shinjuku on Oct. 28, 2026, through “Club,” the real-world event feature of the offline social network “NewMatch,” with creator Komatsu no Sakura as host. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525533Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Alyo will launch “Donna,” a short corset developed in response to customer feedback, from corset brand “Enchanted Corset” on Oct. 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525532Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テレコメディア signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 徳島県那賀町 on Oct. 16, 2026. The two parties will work together to address local challenges, revitalize the area, and conduct demonstrations of health and monitoring DX, with a particular focus on building systems such as recommendations to seek medical care based on AI analysis using smart rings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525531Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFelo株式会社 announced that an investigation into PHP vulnerabilities disclosed in October 2026 found no impact on its services or customers because it does not use PHP in its service environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525530Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Lapidem Tokyo Spa,” operated by LAPIDEM, will completely revamp its spa programs from Oct. 25, 2026, and begin offering “FIVE SENSES JOURNEY” and special menus created by experts in various fields. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525529Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社休日ハック and 一般社団法人東京ステーションシティ運営協議会 will hold “Uwasa Ari,” an immersive experience game set around Tokyo Station, from Oct. 30, 2026. Participants take on the role of weekly magazine reporters, collecting clues around the city to uncover the truth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525528Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESゴムマリ株式会社 has launched a service to create a “List of Legal Requirements” by checking environmental regulations and the Fire Service Act against the equipment and materials at factories and business sites. Prices start at 200,000 yen, and operations will begin on Oct. 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525527Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMERCY Vegan Factoryは、2026年10月24日から開催される「楽天市場お買い物マラソン」に合わせてキャンペーンを実施。全商品ポイント2倍に加え、新規向け20%OFF、リピーター向け15%OFFのクーポンを配布する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525526Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThailand-based wellness fragrance brand PAÑPURI will release its holiday collection “LIMINAL CURRENTS,” making its debut in Japan, in stages starting Nov. 12, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525525Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Ballista has launched “Problem-Solving OS,” a talent development program to acquire the problem-solving skills sought in the AI era: assessing, designing, and driving solutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525524Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社enechain and 一般財団法人日本気象協会 have agreed to technically integrate “eBalance,” a supply-demand management system for electricity providers, with 日本気象協会’s weather information and demand forecasting services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525523Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダブルエム, together with Social Healthcare Design株式会社, will hold a free online seminar from Nov. 10 to 20 on the theme “An organization where people stay and take initiative.” Lecturer Masanobu Kamegaya will present examples of organization-building based on evaluation and development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525522Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEDMI, a 100% subsidiary of 大崎電気工業, has begun smart meter demonstration tests with Oklahoma electric utility CREC as it prepares to enter the U.S. market. The company plans to verify commercial viability starting in fiscal 2025 and launch multiple demonstration tests during fiscal 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525521Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本精化株式会社 announced that it will sponsor “Kobe National College of Technology Festival 2026,” held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, as a platinum sponsor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525520Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESou2株式会社 will hold an open house on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, in Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture, for a fully separated multi-generational wooden home with 2 stories on an approximately 90-tsubo site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525519Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人ことばサポートネット will develop and release “Kakikukekoppu-chan,” a picture book designed for pronunciation checks at 5-year-old health checkups. Created by a speech-language-hearing therapist with support from 洲崎福祉財団, the book is intended for use both in person and online. Proceeds will go toward raising awareness of articulation disorders and providing free consultations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525518Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シルスマリア began accepting reservations for its Christmas cakes on Oct. 1, 2026. New products include “X’mas Ishidatami Chocolate,” “X’mas Strawberry Decoration,” and a petit gâteau set. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525517Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AVANTIA sponsored the 24th Aichi Prefecture Junior Sports Clubs Volleyball Exchange Tournament together with 日本エコシステム, supporting the event, which drew a total of 26 teams: 10 boys’ teams and 16 girls’ teams. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525516Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES三井物産セキュアディレクション株式会社 has launched a paid trial program for “AI DevSecOps,” combining vulnerability assessment expertise with AI, and is recruiting participating companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525515Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DUMSCO presented at the startup event “The Garage Accelerator Cohort 10 Demo Day” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing its heat-risk countermeasure service “GoANZEN.” It was the only Japanese company selected for the accelerator program and highlighted its heat-risk prediction technology using sensors and AI, as well as the potential for expansion in the Middle East through collaboration with the University of Tokyo’s MbSC2030. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525514Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESat FOREST株式会社は、日本尊厳死協会およびフリーステーションと共同で2026年9月20日に大阪府豊能町にて「尊厳のある死とは」公開イベントを開催し、定員400名を1ヶ月前に満席とし最終申込者430名を集めた。参加者の約95%が家族と死について話したいと回答した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525513Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イケウチ was selected for “Best101” in the “Press Release Awards 2026” hosted by PR TIMES. The selection recognized its countermeasures manual for car users, published urgently the day after hail damage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525512Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDeltaForesight, supported by Fracton Ventures, completed fundraising totaling 324 million yen in September 2026 and launched the DeFi protocol “JPY DeFi” and stablecoin “JPYdf” on the Ethereum mainnet on October 15. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525511Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE will hold the free online event “Learning from Shirahama Town: How to Advance Public-Private Collaboration” on November 9, 2026. Takashi Kamatani of Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, will be a guest speaker, explaining collaboration with local governments and the process of turning projects into businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525510Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT株式会社 has developed technology that automatically detects and corrects inconsistencies among documentation, code, and tests in existing software, transforming them into a state that is easy for AI to understand (AI-Ready). In a preliminary experiment, the inconsistency detection rate improved from 27% to 80% compared with the conventional rate, and potential bugs were also detected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525509Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOrganic towel brand “Hippopotamus” has unveiled its 2026 Fall/Winter Collection, “MIRAGE.” The collection features 3 colors—deep crimson, amber, and misty blue—and is set to include towels, room shoes, and other items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525508Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESChiropractic organization “zenkenkai” announced that it entered into a business partnership with 株式会社ワールドフィット effective October 1, and will bring a total of 6 stores across 3 of the company’s brands under direct management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525507Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DroR will hold the 5th session in its “DroR Lab Study Session Series,” a free online study group for business leaders and HR professionals, on November 19, 2026. The topic will be administering engagement surveys, and the speaker will be CEO Makoto Yamanaka. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525506Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカソク株式会社 will open “AIMA Nihonbashi,” a long-stay apartment hotel, in Nihonbashi-Honishicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, on October 23, 2026. It will have 37 rooms, each equipped with a kitchen and washing machine, and can accommodate up to 8 guests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525505Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlphaTheta株式会社 sponsored the international “Music & AI Hackathon 2026,” held in Austria in September 2026, and proposed a theme focused on improving accessibility using its “Chordcat” product. Team “Sound Flux,” which developed a project under this theme, took 1st place overall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525504Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社G-ant announced that it will sell 2 made-to-order “Mitacle Block” buildable figures of 魔界ノりりむ and 栞葉るり, members of the VTuber group “にじさんじ,” operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社. The order period runs from October 23 to November 18, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525503Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES久留米工業大学 and 株式会社エンリッション will open “知るカフェ,” a career support cafe run by students, on campus starting in November, and will hold a ceremony on October 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525502Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカワニシカバン (株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト), based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, will release “letter,” a leather shoulder bag inspired by an envelope, from its new “Dual” line. Priced at 44,900 yen, it will go on sale through the official online shop starting October 24, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525501Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フツパー was selected as a co-creation partner for commissioned research that Fujitsu received from the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency. The program aims to support commanders’ decision-making through multi-AI-agent technology, drawing on advanced technologies from startups and companies in non-defense industries. The research is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and run through March 2028. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525500Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シーフードレガシー and Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative（IOJI）signed a memorandum of understanding（MOU）on October 23 to promote responsible seafood supply chains and protect the human rights of people working at sea, particularly Indonesian fishery workers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525499Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社休日ハック and the Tokyo Station City Management Council announced that they will hold the immersive game “Uwasa Ari,” set around Tokyo Station, starting October 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525498Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウィルネクスト will hold an online seminar on Nov. 27 on developing young managers without relying on seniority. Co-hosted with ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社, the seminar will introduce selection methods using AI role-play, among other topics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525497Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXT announced that its new card game “Rental Poker,” under the EdisonBrain brand, will go on sale early on Amazon starting October 23, 2026. The price is 1,980 yen（tax included）. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525496Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社白寿生科学研究所 will open Hakujyu Plaza Kobayashi, an experiential showroom where visitors can try the “Healthtron” electrotherapy device for free, in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 27, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525495Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズ surveyed 1,063 company employees aged 25–59 about workplace satisfaction and dissatisfaction. The satisfied group accounted for 43.9%, while the dissatisfied group made up 22.6%. Satisfaction was highest with “workplace and relationships” and lowest with “career and growth.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525494Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JPF will hold the “3rd Family Day Camp in 33bank” at Toyama Velodrome on October 24, 2026. The free-entry event will feature live performances by artists, a planetarium tent, workshops and new sports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525493Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JPF will hold a kids’ keirin event at Matsusaka Velodrome on November 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525492Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社モンドリアン presents a case study in which Human Academy’s Scratch teaching materials were turned into video content, enabling more independent learning and more efficient instruction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525491Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVIE株式会社は、東京国立博物館および日本経済新聞社とともに開催中の「ZEN NIGHT TOKYO」にて、2026年10月31日に「シタマチ.ハロウィン2026」と連携した百鬼夜行パレードを開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525490Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES滝川株式会社 will launch all 6 shades of “ECHO,” the 2026 fall/winter collection from “LUXIO,” the bottle-type gel color line of the Canadian-born nail brand “AKZÉNTZ,” starting in November. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525489Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBritish fashion brand FRED PERRY will open temporary outlet stores at 3 locations in Japan—Tosu, Kobe-Sanda and Shiga Ryuo—in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525488Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe フォーバル GDXリサーチ研究所 held “FOR SOCIAL VALUE CONSORTIUM 2026,” where experts spoke about small and medium-sized enterprises’ earning power and management that creates social value. A total of 387 people attended online and in person. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525487Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日商保 launched its guarantee services “Warehouse Deposit Half-Price” and “Warehouse Deposit Refund” on October 23, 2026, to reduce or refund security deposits for warehouses and logistics facilities by half or up to 0 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525486Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBoomi acquires Elementary Data to strengthen data trust and governance in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525485Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRagate株式会社 has launched “DX/AX implementation support specialized for the apparel industry,” providing hands-on support for AI adoption by apparel companies. It supports reduced manual work and improved decision-making quality across 5 areas: product planning and merchandising, production, logistics, stores and e-commerce, and marketing. A 2-month free campaign is underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-09/index-en-p5.html#n3525484Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社RePlayce announced a partnership between HR高等学院, which it operates, and 瑞穂MSC高等学校, operated by 学校法人みずほ学園. The partnership will begin with students entering in April 2027, and HR高等学院 will become a support school for 瑞穂MSC高等学校.