https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 463 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 169 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528164Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESカンロ株式会社 will hold the experiential fan event “Kanro Festival 2026” on Nov. 14, 2026. The event will propose new ways to enjoy candy through a combination of free admission activities and paid workshops. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528165Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESカペラ京都 will host a one-night-only special dinner on Nov. 17, 2026, at its restaurant SoNoMa by SingleThread, created in partnership with SingleThread. The dinner will welcome Didier Depond, head of Champagne houses “Salon” and “Delamotte.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528166Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES香川ファイブアローズ announced that it has signed a new player contract with Reita Matsumoto for the 2026-27 season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528694Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESADVASA HOLDINGS, INC. announced that its largest shareholder, Asamitsu Kosugi, intends to transfer to the company at no cost 97,413,140 shares, equivalent to approximately 20% of his shareholding, and cancel them. The total number of issued shares is expected to fall by approximately 20%, but completion is not guaranteed and will require approval procedures and other steps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528264Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESバイオべリューション株式会社 relaunched “BMS Laboratory Basic,” featuring lactic acid bacteria-derived PDRN, on Oct. 13, 2026, as part of its “BMS Laboratory” serum line for clinic treatments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528263Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社YELLOW has joined the “Prefecture-wide Circuit Tourism Project Using Pedestrian Flow Data,” conducted by 栃木県スポーツコミッション, and aims to revitalize the region by analyzing and visualizing the characteristics and travel routes of professional sports spectators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528262Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES学校法人日吉学園 announced that it will open a junior high division (alternative school) in April 2027 at とさ自由学校, a forest elementary school in Ino, Kochi Prefecture, and recruit new first-year junior high students. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528261Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES新領域株式会社は、東京・浜離宮恩賜庭園で2026年11月25日から12月24日まで夜の野外アート展『チームラボ 浜離宮』を開催する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528260Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCRAIFE, the accessories brand of 株式会社クライフ, will release 3 new colors of its collaboration item “Niko Earrings” with yuki (Dokiko) on Oct. 24, 2026, at its 楽天市場店, marking the 1st anniversary of the item’s launch. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528259Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンテレホン株式会社 has established a system to handle “スパーテクト,” a DX fire prevention solution offered by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance of the MS&AD Insurance Group, and will begin centralized supply through the BtoB e-commerce site “GOYOU” on Oct. 20. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528258Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社共和コーポレーション will open the trading card specialty store “Trading Card Pit Kameido” at KAMEIDO CLOCK in Koto City, Tokyo, on Oct. 24, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528257Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東証プライム上場のイワキポンプ（株式会社イワキ）は、2026年11月27日に福島県・三春工場にて機関投資家・アナリスト向けの見学会を開催する。5月に竣工した新棟の建設により生産能力増強を図り、2035年3月期の連結売上高1,000億円目標に向けたサステナブルな生産体制構築を進めている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528256Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人こども性暴力防止サポート協会, commissioned by 大阪府岸和田市, is holding 9 training sessions for practitioners on the “こども性暴力防止法” at venues across the city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528255Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京国際文化芸術祭実行委員会は、2026年10月10日から開催される文化芸術祭「ARTE TOKYO」の特別企画として、「チームラボ 浜離宮」、「まさゆめ」、都内39館参加の夜間開館プログラム「ARTE TOKYO × NIGHT MUSEUM」を追加発表。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528254Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES川崎信用金庫は11月24日、「成長投資×M&Aで実現する『成長企業』への道」セミナーを開催し、「100億宣言」制度やM&A活用事例を紹介する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528253Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社kikitori has signed a business partnership agreement with 株式会社タイミー, which provides a spot-work service, aiming to address labor shortages in agricultural distribution operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528252Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人東海つばめ学習会 will open “Toi 84 Watashi Seto Classroom,” a free study support class for junior high school students, at the community exchange facility “Seto 84 Hiroba” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528251Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カシムラホールディングスは、第11期決算で売上高100億円を突破し、創業以来11期連続増収を達成した。全社員約40名で高効率経営を実現し、東京支社の成長や一棟新築開発への参入を背景に、将来的な売上高1,000億円を目指している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528250Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe awards ceremony for the 10th National Tofu Competition was held in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 4, 2026, where 結城食品’s “Kinukoshi” won the U.S. Soy Sustainability Ambassador Award. 山本とうふ店 and 太子食品工業 also won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award and the Japan Tofu Association Award, respectively. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528249Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シーライン東京が運営するシンフォニークルーズは、2026年12月1日からクリスマスクルーズの予約を開始し、アーリークリスマスおよび本番クリスマスのクルーズを運航する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528248Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 'Weekend Fun for Everyone at Boat Race Miyajima' event will be held at ボートレース宮島 on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. Free hands-on events will include a soccer clinic with Koji Morisaki and Kohei Shimizu, 3x3 soccer and amputee soccer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528247Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスターゼングループ began selling its 2026 year-end gift collection on Nov. 5, featuring hams and sausages, meat products, Western-style prepared dishes and more from the ローマイヤ and Starzen brands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528246Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアプライド株式会社 and 株式会社Elith have signed a business partnership agreement on sales and deployment support for GENFLUX Local, an on-premises generative AI solution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528245Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフィスカース ジャパン株式会社が展開するロイヤル コペンハーゲンが、2026年クリスマスキャンペーン「TO YOU & YOURS」のもと、新作テーブルウェアやオーナメント、イヤープレートなどのコレクションを発表。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528244Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NSJAPAN has received an order for manga creative production from the Indonesian educational institution HIBIKI ACADEMY BALI. This additional work follows a previous order worth about 7 million yen, secured through overseas sales activities by 株式会社LOC, which the company supports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528243Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京インキ株式会社 will speak at an IR seminar for individual investors organized by 日本証券新聞社 in Osaka on Nov. 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528242Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe provisional calendar for the 2027 All Japan Road Race Championship has been updated, with organizers announcing that the ST1000 class final at Round 4, which had been under adjustment, will consist of 2 heats. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528241Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESワンダフルフライ株式会社 has launched the 'External Activities' feature for its sales support service ProSales. The feature centrally manages external activities such as trade shows and seminars, links them to lead information, and supports reviews and follow-up. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528240Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMTV announced that Mrs. GREEN APPLE's live tour will receive the Best Live Production award at the music awards 'MTV VMAJ 2026,' to be held at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 29, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528239Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT株式会社 and JAXA conducted demonstration tests of low Earth orbit satellite MIMO and satellite sensing technologies, successfully expanding communications capacity by up to about 2.67 times and separating signals from multiple locations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528238Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社新大阪ステーションストアが運営する「アルデ新大阪」において、スターバックスコーヒーの期間限定イベントや各地域の物産展、新規店舗オープンなどの催事が開催される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528237Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTPS株式会社 will open a new campus of its Oita-born tutoring school, 新個別指導塾My Way, in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528236Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESＭＷＣＣ株式会社 will hold an online pre-seminar on Nov. 10 and 12, 2026, to explore the potential uses of microwave technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528235Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeiko Solutions and Alfresa have formed a partnership in the medical DX field and signed a basic agreement on jointly expanding COMPACT IN and creating new services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528234Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt ESMO 2026, Rakuten Medical presented long-term follow-up results for combination therapy with ASP-1929 and pembrolizumab for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Results included a median OS of 28.2 months and a 4-year survival rate of 35.3%. The company aims to file for U.S. approval in 2028 following a Phase III trial. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528233Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プリペアード is seeking model case companies in Tochigi Prefecture for its AI call recording and automatic summarization service RecACE plus for the first time, aiming to address customer harassment and improve the efficiency of phone support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528232Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社APT and CBRE will co-host the “Warehouse Automation Seminar for Avoiding Pitfalls” and a seminar on the Chubu logistics real estate market at the HUB YATOMI logistics facility in Yatomi, Aichi Prefecture, on November 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528231Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人イオン環境財団 will hold the “2nd Tree-Planting Event in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture” on October 31, co-hosted with 津山市. Under an agreement signed last July, a 5-year forest restoration project is underway at the former Ogasayama Ranch site. This time, 1,400 trees of 5 species will be planted with 250 local volunteers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528230Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES鴻池運輸は、インド北東部マニプール州でトラックドライバーの特定技能外国人材候補生の募集・育成から採用・受け入れまで一貫して行うスキームを構築し、運用を開始した。KONOIKEグループのインド事業統括会社KIPLがNSDC InternationalおよびIDTRC Manipurと提携し、日本語および技能教育を実施する。2026年10月に募集開始、2027年1月より教育を開始し、半年ごとに約15名を送り出す予定で、第一期生は2028年2月に入国し最大5年間就労する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528229Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアルフレッサ株式会社 and セイコーソリューションズ株式会社 have signed a basic agreement to jointly roll out COMPACT IN, an electronic consent service for medical institutions, and collaborate in the medical DX sector. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528228Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デイトラ and 世羅町移住・交流促進協議会 held a “New Ways of Working Made Possible by Digital Technology” workshop in Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture, where 3 graduates shared their experiences of working in web-related fields in regional areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528227Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNotice of the “Future Forum to Tackle Energy Poverty,” to be held on November 9. The forum will facilitate discussion on climate change, welfare and energy poverty, and aims to promote renewable energy among low-income households and coordination with local government policies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528226Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“KOCHI Castle Fest 2026,” hosted by 一般社団法人高知イノベーションベース (KOIB) and 株式会社PIF, will be held at Kochi Castle on November 21, 2026. The event will feature a dance contest and music performances, and aims to support regional revitalization and young people's initiatives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528225Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スマレジ has announced the themes for all 5 sessions and details of the networking event for “Future of Retail Conference 2026 vol.2,” to be held on November 18, 2026. Participation is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528224Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by 株式会社Take Action found that employees who share gratitude in the workplace show significantly higher identification with their company's vision, pride in their company and intention to stay, indicating that this practice contributes to improved engagement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528223Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the “Utsunomiya Trail Run 2026,” to be held on October 25, 2026, AUTHENTIC JAPAN株式会社 has made its search service “Cocoherry” mandatory equipment for all 3 events: long (36km), middle (21km) and short (8km). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528222Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イメージ・マジック will launch a total of 18 products made with specialty paper, including can mirrors, can magnets and can badge keychains, through its on-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp starting October 22, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528221Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社伊藤園 will open “TEA DIARY Produced by 伊藤園” at 大丸神戸店 on Nov. 4. The store is operated by its group company, 株式会社伊藤園フードサービス. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528220Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES集中出版株式会社 and 一般社団法人日本の医療の未来を考える会 held the 101st study session on Sept. 16, 2026, with presentations on choices for DPC hospitals amid acute-care reorganization and how hospitals can define their position. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528219Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バンビシャス奈良 announced that it has reached an agreement with player Eugene Phelps on a contract for the 2026-27 season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528218Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社京王アートマン will run a campaign offering 10 times the Keio points to customers who purchase planners or calendars at participating stores from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528217Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Elith and アプライド株式会社 have entered into a business alliance covering sales and implementation support for the on-premises generative AI solution “GENFLUX Local.” The companies will combine Elith’s AI technology with アプライド’s hardware and sales network to provide a secure generative AI environment for organizations handling confidential information. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528216Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES野外民族博物館リトルワールド will hold “World Chocolate Expo,” a chocolate-themed event, starting Dec. 26. Chocolate menu items will be available at 14 locations in the park, and a special exhibition, “The Archaeology of Chocolate,” will also be held jointly with BIZEN中南米美術館 and Meiji Co., Ltd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528215Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBreakingDown株式会社 announced that デジモク, an online store specializing in smoking accessories, has been named the main sponsor of the martial arts event “LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528214Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グリーンズ opened reservations on Oct. 19, 2026, for コンフォートホテルERA金沢東口, which will open in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 25, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528213Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBreakingDown株式会社 announced that みんなの町の水道職人, a comprehensive water services provider, has been named a platinum sponsor of the martial arts event “LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528212Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBreakingDown株式会社 announced that XENIS, VITABON JAPAN, V CLINIC and Tクリニック have been named silver sponsors of the martial arts event “LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528211Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファイントゥデイ studied the effect of hair “movement” on attractiveness and presented its findings at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Academy of Facial Studies. An experiment involving 100 women in Vietnam found that hair treated with hair-care products tended to receive higher ratings than untreated hair under dynamic conditions such as running. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528210Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタチバナE酒販, operated by 株式会社アップライジング, will begin sales of the second installment of “Okuman MikujI” on Oct. 23, 2026. The limited run of 655 tickets includes hard-to-find whiskies, led by Hibiki 21 Years Old. Each ticket costs ¥3,980, plus ¥990 shipping. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528209Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR Tokai Food Service will sell “Mishima Kanto Piyorin,” a limited-time dessert made with Mishima Kanto sweet potatoes, a specialty of Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, from Nov. 15 to 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528208Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES京都精華大学の冷凍自動販売機で、マルシン飯店が開発した「賄い中華カレーライス」の販売が2026年10月10日より始まる。本学が全国で初めて導入し、ハコカラ株式会の協力により実現した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528207Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOne人事株式会社, in collaboration with 埼玉県上尾市 and 株式会社Schoo, will hold a free online seminar for local government employees on Nov. 26, 2026. By introducing “One人事[Publicタレントマネジメント],” Ageo City has cut the time needed to tally personnel evaluations for about 1,500 full-time employees from more than 1 month to 1-2 days. The seminar will discuss ways to advance workforce DX and build organizations based on this experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528206Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA photography workshop, “LEICA with PICTURE-RIUM,” will be held on Nov. 20 and 21 at Art Aquarium Museum GINZA, with the cooperation of ライカカメラジャパン株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528205Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe collaboration project “Unfortunate Monsters Encyclopedia,” between Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd.’s “Unfortunate Creatures Encyclopedia” and 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス’s game “Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Tree Kingdom,” will launch on October 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528204https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528204Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社阿智昼神観光局 will hold “Winter Sky Candle Night in Hoshiai no Mori,” an event exclusively for overnight guests, at STAR COTTAGE ACHI’s Hoshiai no Mori in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, on weekends during the period from November 20 to December 27, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528203Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESインフォレンズ株式会社 will open a collaboration café between the RPG “Fallout™” and TOWER RECORDS CAFE at its Omotesando location on October 22, 2026, running for a limited time through November 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528202https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528202Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe December 2026 issue of Forbes JAPAN features a ranking of “truly strong companies” in the AI era and a Small Giants feature. リンクタイズ株式会社 is listed as the publisher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528201Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTASAKI will open a new store on the 6th floor of 西武池袋本店 on October 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528200Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人シマダ未来財団 selected 30 scholarship recipients for 2026. A networking event was held on October 3, attended by selection committee members Yasuyuki Taki and Yoshihiro Kaneko, with research presentations and discussions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528199Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人渋谷未来デザインと渋谷区が共催する15歳以下のストリートスポーツ決定戦「NXG GAMES 2026」が、2026年11月23日に代々木公園 BE STAGEで開催される。ブレイキン、ヒップホップ、ダブルダッチ、フリースタイルフットボール、スケートボードの5種目で行われ、各競技の注目招待選手が発表された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528198Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHoYoverse will run “Star Rail Trailblaze Game in Yokohama,” a collaboration campaign with the space fantasy RPG “Honkai: Star Rail,” Yokohama City and 公益財団法人横浜市観光協会, from October 31 to November 10, 2026. The campaign will include original card giveaways, photo spots, a special wrapped train on the Minatomirai Line and a special collaborative fireworks display. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528197Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShikishima Baking (Pasco) will relaunch “Cho-juku Focaccia” and “Pizza Focaccia” on November 1, 2026. Recipe adjustments will enhance their flavor and texture, and the packaging design will also change. The company has also refreshed the logo and website for its “Yoru Pan” brand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528196Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プライム1スタジオ will release a life-size figure of Marin Kitagawa from the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” as part of its “Life Scale Masterline” series. Standing 164 cm tall, it is scheduled for release around June 2027 and is priced at ¥1,320,000 (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528195Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLaggia, a member of the FATAL FURY division of 株式会社REJECT’s e-sports team “REJECT,” will compete in the Asian League of the “Fatal Fury Regional League,” held in Malaysia in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528194Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLyricist Yasushi Akimoto will appear on screenwriter Eriko Kitagawa’s radio program “It’s Fine, Nobody’s Listening,” where the old friends will chat and discuss AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528193Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マガジンハウスは、2026年11月14日に開催される「anan AWARD 2026」の出演者第2弾として、髙石あかり、上田綺世、坂井瑠星、ブラックオニキスの追加を発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528192Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マガジンハウス will hold a fair and giveaway campaign in conjunction with BOOK MEETS NEXT 2026 at 928 bookstores nationwide from Oct. 23, 2026, to mark the 5th anniversary of the publication of the educational manga Tskame! Science Daman, which has sold more than 3 million copies in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528191Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベルーナ has launched 6 original products, including hoodies and sweatshirts featuring designs inspired by Disney classic FANTASIA, through the ベルーナ online store and the BELLUNA Catalog Winter 2026 issue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528190Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTVV has signed a corporate sponsorship agreement with 株式会社志田工業 for the 2026-2027 season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528189Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLiTMUS株式会社 has announced the VTuber debut of the horror IP Aooni, with a first live stream in a completely silent style on YouTube on Oct. 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528188Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ has developed “personalized video auto-editing technology,” which uses AI to automatically assemble live footage to match viewers’ preferences. A demonstration combining the technology with audio technology from NTT株式会社 is planned for the NTT R&D Forum in November 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528187Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社eiicon has secured its first contract from 堺市 for “co-creation promotion and PR work toward social implementation.” The Mirai Sakai Implementation Conference will be held at 大阪公立大学 on Nov. 27, 2026, to promote locally driven innovation and its implementation in society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528186Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe dog food UFUFU FOOD, developed by 西日本鉄道㈱, has won silver in the pet products category at the global packaging design awards Pentawards 2026. It is the first award of its kind for a Japanese company and a product born from the company group’s new business program X-Dream. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528185Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社西鉄ホテルズ will hold a special event at 西鉄グランドホテル featuring ingredients from Imari, Saga Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528184Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNishi-Nippon Railroad selected 30 outstanding works from 587 entries in the 31st “Nishitetsu Bus and Train Art Contest for Everyone,” held from July 1 to Sept. 6, 2026. The 2 grand-prize-winning works will be featured on a wrapped bus and headmarks, which will enter service on Dec. 12, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528183Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS日テレの番組『友近・礼二の妄想トレイン』で、南田裕介が厳選した高尾山、箱根、草津温泉の日帰り紅葉鉄道旅3選をランキング形式で紹介。10月27日よる9時放送。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528182Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社大阪王将 will offer its limited-time “Devil’s Meat Avalanche! Forbidden Double-Pork Mixed Noodles,” topped with pork belly and minced meat, at stores nationwide from Oct. 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528181Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヨウジヤマモト’s WILDSIDE and PEACEMINUSONE have launched a 10th-anniversary collaboration collection. The collection features 9 styles, with advance sales starting Oct. 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528180Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESteamLab will hold the nighttime outdoor art exhibition teamLab Hamarikyu at Hama-rikyu Gardens in Tokyo from Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 2026. As a special event for ARTE TOKYO, the exhibition will present artworks that change through the presence of nature and people. Tickets are now on sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528179Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES博報堂BIZ GARAGEが主催するウェビナー「X-BOUND Expo2026」の告知。訪日客の9割がAIを利用する時代背景を踏まえ、帰国後の継続購入（LTV）を生むためのインバウンド戦略と体験設計について解説する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528178Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe program “Super Townspeople! Chocolate Summnet,” produced by メ〜テレ, featured Nao Kojima, a shop owner in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, who has eaten bagels for breakfast and lunch for 25 years, and her husband Hajime, whose hobby is spearfishing. チョコレートプラネット were amazed by the couple’s passionate dedication. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528177Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コスパ plans to release a pullover hoodie featuring the “Eight Trigrams Sealing Style” from the TV anime Naruto: Shippuden in mid-January 2027. The price is 7,040 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528176Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマネーフォワードホーム株式会社 has selected 9 finalist teams for THE MONEY: Japan’s No. 1 Money-Themed Comedy Competition. Koyama Eiji of Viking will host the final on November 7, 2026, with Watanabe of Nishikigoi and others serving as special judges. The grand prize is 3 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528175Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカルビー will launch Jagarico packages featuring “Ageriko” messages of gratitude and encouragement on the lids nationwide starting in mid-October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528174Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe first exhibition for the TV anime Blue Box, “TV Anime Blue Box Exhibition: The More You Open It, the More You’ll Love It,” will be held at Shinjuku Marui Annex starting January 29, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528173Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNSGグループの国際外語・観光・エアライン専門学校（AiR）で、学生15名が日本赤十字社の救急員養成講習を受講し、赤十字救急法救急員認定証を取得した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528172Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Sichuan Chinese restaurant at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, operated by 株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ, will host a Christmas-only all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink buffet featuring Sichuan cuisine on December 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528171Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES阪急阪神ホールディングス will collaborate with 48 university students from Kansai in a student co-creation project inspired by 大阪観光局’s “Cool OSAKA,” observing Umeda’s environmental data and comfort levels from October 31, 2026. The findings are scheduled to be published as a guidebook in April 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528170Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 2027 edition of My Book, a long-selling diary book with more than 3 million copies sold, went into a new printing immediately after launch, fueled by support from Generation Z and the influence of the “diary community” on social media. It has also reached No. 1 at bookstores overseas, including in China, South Korea and Taiwan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261023-15/index-en-p4.html#n3528169Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES4 hotels in Japan and abroad operated by 株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド (SPW) and its subsidiary Ace Group International LLC (AGI) have earned “1 Michelin Key” in the ミシュランガイド hotel selection 2026.