AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-26 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 787 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 84 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【First in the banking industry※】Second Association of Regional Banks to hold “AI Sales Role-Playing Tournament” using generative AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576655Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSARBLAB, operated by 一般社団法人第二地方銀行協会, will hold an “AI Sales Role-Playing Tournament” in collaboration with 株式会社Ippu Senkin for approximately 3 weeks from November 4, 2026. The first initiative of its kind in the banking industry, it will bring together 24 banks and approximately 600 participants to assess and improve sales skills through conversations with AI customers on topics such as NISA proposals and solutions to management challenges. 【A global expansion with the company’s future at stake】“1 person, 1 pot”: “WAGYU SUKIYAKI 極” opens its first overseas flagship restaurant in Sydney on November 5! Taking on the world with authentic A5 Wagyu and a disruptive model serving meals in as little as 5 minuteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576654Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“WAGYU SUKIYAKI 極,” operated by 株式会社GOKU, will open its first overseas flagship restaurant in Sydney, Australia, on November 5. Drawing on the expertise of its 24 locations in Japan, the company aims to expand globally with a model that serves meals in as little as 5 minutes and uses Japanese A5 Wagyu. “I want to start providing home-visit dental care. But where do I begin?” A practical guidebook for clinic directors, covering key points on attracting patients, systems and organizational setuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576653Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESデンタルサポート株式会社 has published a practical guide (white paper) for dental clinic directors considering launching home-visit dental care, summarizing key points on attracting patients, systems and organizational setup. Announcement of the “矢巾町サステナブルアワード2026,” held in collaboration with 矢巾町 and サステナブル・ラボ株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576652Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES岩手銀行, 矢巾町 and サステナブル・ラボ株式会社 will hold the “矢巾町サステナブルアワード2026” on January 27, 2027, recognizing outstanding initiatives in 矢巾町 with the help of TERRAST for Enterprise. 鳥取大学 and ビジョンインキュベイト sign basic agreement to create university startupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576651Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES鳥取大学 and 株式会社ビジョンインキュベイト signed a basic agreement dated September 2, 2026, to create university startups and put research成果 into practical use. A highly anticipated new release following the classic banh mi! DELISH KOSO introduces 3 innovative banh mi varieties: pulled pork, tacos and shrimp-avocado!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576650Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDELISH KOSO, a restaurant operated by 株式会社エーキャンバス, launched 3 new banh mi varieties—pulled pork, tacos and shrimp-avocado—on October 19, 2026. TableBridge, which supports overseas expansion for food and beverage businesses, provides hands-on support for wagyu burger specialist SHOGUN BURGER’s New York expansion and licensing agreementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576649Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オフィスフェリスタ provided hands-on support for wagyu burger specialist SHOGUN BURGER, operated by 株式会社GANESHA, as it expanded into New York and concluded a licensing agreement, through TableBridge, its service supporting the overseas expansion of restaurant brands. 【Press Release】“Antoni Gaudí. Architecture and Art: Special Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Death” opens in Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576648Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe special exhibition “Antoni Gaudí. Architecture and Art,” commemorating the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death, will be held at 東急プラザ渋谷 in Tokyo from November 28, 2026. Organized by CSTS and co-organized by MOAT Experience, the exhibition presents Gaudí’s architectural ideas and art through 160 works. 〈November 8 event〉Approximately 70 supercars from Japan and abroad gather in the mountains of Mitsuse! “5th YAMABIKO SUPER CAR SHOW 2026”〈Free admission〉https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576647Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “5th YAMABIKO SUPER CAR SHOW 2026” will be held on November 8, 2026, at 三瀬温泉 やまびこの湯 in Mitsuse, Saga City, Saga Prefecture. Approximately 70 supercars from Japan and abroad will gather, and admission is free. Special guest hatch will also perform juggling and magic. Miyazaki specialty “Jari Pan” at the local bread fair. Stable supply through freezing and support for small-lot orders. ミカエル堂, marking its 100th anniversary, begins taking orders for events organized by retailers outside the prefecture.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576646Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社egumiculture has begun accepting orders for frozen Miyazaki specialty “Jari Pan,” made by ミカエル堂, a bakery in Miyazaki City founded in 1927, for local bread fairs and other events organized by retailers outside the prefecture. “餃子酒場 肉汁とっつぁん” to grand-open at the east exit of Ikebukuro on October 26, 2026! 株式会社B&V, operator of the nationwide major karaoke chain “カラオケ館,” joins as a franchisee!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576645Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIkebukuro East Exit, the 15th location of the “餃子酒場 肉汁とっつぁん” izakaya brand operated by 株式会社double, will grand-open on October 26, 2026. 株式会社B&V, which operates カラオケ館, has joined as a franchisee and will run the location. Selected to undertake Tsuyama City’s “Bus Boarding and Alighting Data Analytics Platform Development Project”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576644Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アプリズム was selected through Tsuyama City’s open proposal process to undertake the “Bus Boarding and Alighting Data Analytics Platform Development Project.” It will install its “B-RIO” product on a total of 31 Chutetsu Hokubu Bus route and community buses, including the “ごんごバス,” and provide ongoing OD data collection and utilization support through January 31, 2027. Game Handa Metropolis to reopen after renovations on Friday, October 30, 2026! Significantly increasing the number of “hook-type crane games” offering household goods as prizeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576643Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESゲーム 半田メトロポリス, operated by 株式会社コロナワールド, will reopen after renovations on October 30, 2026, with a significant increase in the number of “hook-type crane games” offering household goods as prizes. Announcement of the launch of the “Partner Company Introduction Service”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576642Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Oliveコンサルティング has launched a “Partner Company Introduction Service” to meet a broad range of client needs. Giving children an opportunity to enjoy sports: 埼玉西武ライオンズ, 新座市 and 十文字学園女子大学 join forces to hold a “Parent-Child Baseball Experience Event”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576641Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES十文字学園女子大学, 埼玉西武ライオンズ and 新座市 will join forces to hold a “Parent-Child Baseball Experience Event” on December 12, 2026, for baseball beginners in grades 1–3 and their parents. 株式会社Entaar selected for Toyo Keizai Weekly’s “100 Amazing Startups”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576640Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Entaar was selected for “100 Amazing Startups,” announced by Toyo Keizai Weekly. Attention, year-end party organizers! Get a great deal on banquets at 居酒屋【北海道】 with an “Early-Bird Reservation” offer!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576639Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コロワイドダイニング will offer year-end party courses with early-bird benefits at 居酒屋【北海道】 from October 13 to November 30, 2026. THE PHAGE、週刊東洋経済「すごいベンチャー100 2026年最新版」に選出https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576638Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ザ・ファージは、週刊東洋経済の「すごいベンチャー100 2026年最新版」において、「くらし・生活サービス」部門の注目企業として選出された。 Showing how AI is used on the ground through manga. WOODMAN releases “IMMERSIA Usage Guide” in Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinesehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576637Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWOODMAN株式会社 has released the web manga “Maru-chan and Shio-pi’s IMMERSIA Usage Guide,” introducing ideas for using the immersion-cooled AI server “IMMERSIA EDGE,” in 4 languages: Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. The 4-episode, 64-page manga depicts challenges at research labs, hospitals, factories and local governments. Attention, year-end party organizers! Get a great deal on banquets at 居酒屋【海へ】 with an “Early-Bird Reservation” offer!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576636Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コロワイドダイニング will offer an early-bird benefit on year-end party courses at 居酒屋【海へ】 for a limited time from October 13 to November 30, 2026. Make your proposal in Okinawa extra special: a balloon decoration plan from ORYZAE Celebrations × Hibiya-Kadan is here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576635Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESORYZAE株式会社 and 株式会社日比谷花壇 have launched a collaborative proposal-decoration plan for hotel stays in Okinawa Prefecture. The plan comes in 3 options—Simple, Special and Premium—and allows messages to be added to clear balloons. Attention, year-end party organizers! Reserve early and receive a whole spiny red snow crab!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576634Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コロワイドダイニング will offer year-end party courses with early-bird benefits at 居酒屋【贔屓屋】 from October 13 to November 30, 2026. For reservations on Sundays through Thursdays during the applicable period, the all-you-can-drink time will be extended to 150 minutes, and guests booking certain courses will receive a whole spiny red snow crab. 【株式会社スーペリア】 Launches management training to help managers protect their teams from customer harassment in response to mandatory countermeasureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576633Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Superiieur has launched “Management Training to Protect Teams from Customer Harassment” for frontline managers in response to mandatory countermeasures under the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies, which takes effect on October 1, 2026. 株式会社Enjin (TSE Growth: 7370) announces start of operations by its subsidiary, 株式会社Enjin Payment Servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576632Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Enjin Payment Service, a 66% subsidiary of 株式会社Enjin, began operations on October 1, 2026, and started accepting applications for “BiziPay,” a corporate factoring service, and “Solo Pay,” a service for sole proprietors. SEKAI HOTEL and 土間シネマ partner to revive a movie theater in Fuse, Osaka, once known as a “town of movie theaters.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576631Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESクジラ株式会社 has launched a project to revive a movie theater in Fuse, Osaka, and plans to hold screenings in spring 2027 in partnership with 土間シネマ. AI hearing agent “Kikuvi” launches “Dictionary” feature for registering pronunciations and meanings of people’s names and company-specific termshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576630Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kikuvi has launched a “Dictionary” feature for its AI hearing agent “Kikuvi,” allowing users to register pronunciations and meanings for people’s names and company-specific terms. Why do responses to the same approach vary by industry? A look at “industry selection,” from the perspective of sales support teams [Event on Nov. 4 at 12 p.m.]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576629Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アスレバ will hold an online webinar on Nov. 4, 2026, for executives and sales managers at registered support organizations, covering the importance and strategy of industry selection. MONSTER STORAGE launches 16GB DDR4 memory for laptops, priced at 13,980 yen on Amazonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576628Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ began selling the MONSTER STORAGE-branded 16GB DDR4-2666 laptop memory module “MS-DDR4N2666-16G” on Amazon.co.jp on October 15, 2026. It is priced at 13,980 yen, including tax. Gハウス unveils plan to reach 50 billion yen in group sales in fiscal 2030, actively pursuing M&A with regional homebuildershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576627Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Gハウス announced a plan to reach 50 billion yen in group sales in fiscal 2030 and said it will actively pursue M&A with regional homebuilders and housing-related companies. Its sales target for fiscal 2026 is 10 billion yen. Talk to a map to find your destination. Facility navigation service “メタマップ” launches “ライブ,” a new feature for voice conversations with AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576626Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESボールドライト株式会社 launched “ライブ,” a new feature for its facility navigation platform “メタマップ” that lets users talk with AI by voice to find destinations and stores, on October 26, 2026. Uber Eats expands “same prices as in-store” to more than 24,000 locations, unveils new ad featuring Tokyo 03’s Kōdō Kakuta being chased by 100 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576625Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUber Eats Japan announced that its “same prices as in-store” offer has expanded to more than 24,000 locations nationwide. To mark the expansion, it will release a new ad featuring Kōdō Kakuta of Tokyo 03 on October 26. Global pop star ROSÉ of BLACKPINK named brand ambassador for ジョニーウォーカー ブラックラベルhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576624Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESジョニーウォーカー ブラックラベル, the Scotch whisky owned by ディアジオ社 and sold by Kirin Brewery, announced that it will name BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ as its brand ambassador starting October 26, 2026. [Speaking on Dec. 2] “AI-driven management,” as told by a homebuilder executive with about 1,500 internal AI use cases. LIFEFUND CEO Takuma Shirato to speak at “RIK SQUARE! 2026,” hosted by Unimat Rickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576623Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakuma Shirato, representative director of 株式会社LIFEFUND, will speak about “AI-driven management,” drawing on about 1,500 internal AI use cases, at “RIK SQUARE! 2026,” hosted by Unimat Rick on Dec. 2, 2026. [Nov. 10, free to attend] All sessions announced for “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn” | A one-day update covering every stage, from building the candidate pool to interviews, offers and retentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576622Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Delight has announced all sessions and speakers for “HR Funnel Summit 2026 Autumn,” an online event scheduled for Nov. 10, 2026. The event features 15 sessions covering every stage of the recruitment funnel, including a keynote discussion with Tetsuhito Soyama of 株式会社サイバーエージェント. Admission is free. ゴールドウイン to roll out “Acompany Secure Chat” in departments handling confidential and personal information, including corporate planning and human resourceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576621Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Acompany announced that “Acompany Secure Chat,” which automatically detects and masks confidential information to enable safe use of external AI, has been rolling out since September 2026 in departments handling confidential and personal information, including corporate planning and human resources, at 株式会社ゴールドウイン. 田蔵ゼミ to hold “golf × soccer” experiential event at university festival, with a mission bingo tour of the university and JFAサッカー文化創造拠点blue-ing! as part of an industry-academia collaboration projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576620Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES東洋学園大学の田蔵ゼミは、10月31日と11月1日に開催される学園祭「第34回フェニックス祭」において、JFAサッカー文化創造拠点blue-ing!および日本ゴルフツアー機構（JGTO）と連携した産学連携プロジェクトを実施する。学生が企画・運営し、本郷キャンパスとblue-ing!の2会場を巡るミッションビンゴ形式で、ゴルフとサッカーを組み合わせた体験型イベントを行う。 Marketing OS “ENSOR” showcases AI-powered video production featurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576619Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESREHATCH株式会社 has added an AI-powered video production feature to its marketing OS “ENSOR,” enabling users to create advertising videos in one environment, from outlining to editing. Establishing a scholarship for Nursery School Study Abroad. Seeking companies to help create growth opportunities for children and a future for local communities. Bringing formative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to more children.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576618Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社キッチハイク has established a scholarship for Nursery School Study Abroad through 公益財団法人日本ウェルビーイング財団, beginning support for children who have limited access to such experiences for financial reasons and seeking contributions from companies and individuals. About 60% of people who have worn Halloween costume makeup have experienced skin problems｜Survey finds 1 in 3 do not know how to remove it properlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576617Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by 医療法人社団鉄結会アイシークリニック found that about 60% of people who have worn Halloween costume makeup experienced skin problems, and that 1 in 3 did not know how to remove it properly. 長野県飯綱町 明治安田生命保険相互会社と連携協定を締結しましたhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576616Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES飯綱町 in Nagano Prefecture and 明治安田生命保険相互会社 signed a partnership agreement on Oct. 23, Reiwa 8, to promote the health of town residents. エン株式会社 adopts AI interviews, AI meetings and AI role-play developed by PeopleXhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576615Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESエン株式会社 has adopted AI interviews, AI meetings and AI role-play developed by PeopleX, achieving results including halving recruitment workload and doubling the number of product proposals by sales staff. The 3 services are provided by エンPeopleX株式会社, a joint venture between the 2 companies. テクノア to hold first-ever Gachi-kai in Aichi, where small and midsize manufacturers' executives can speak franklyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576614Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テクノア will hold a gathering for the co-creation community Tsunagaru Factory, limited to executives of small and midsize manufacturers, in Aichi Prefecture on Nov. 10, 2026. ジェイフロンティア announces expansion of shareholder benefits, adding Amazon gift cards to the exchange options in its J Frontier Premium Benefits Clubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576613Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESジェイフロンティア株式会社 announced that it will add Amazon gift cards to the exchange options in its shareholder benefits program, J Frontier Premium Benefits Club. The program is scheduled to begin in mid-January 2027, with the aim of increasing long-term shareholder ownership. 【神戸市×AlphaDrive】Four administrative challenges for Reiwa 8 Urban Innovation KOBE: companies selected for demonstration projectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576612Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アルファドライブ announced that it selected 4 companies—株式会社最中屋, しがとせかい株式会社, 協栄産業株式会社 and 株式会社G-Place—to conduct demonstration projects for Reiwa 8 under the Urban Innovation KOBE project, which aims to address administrative challenges in 神戸市. The companies will work on the demonstrations through the end of February 2027. Visa × 2026 MAMA AWARDS invitation campaign running through October 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576611Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVisa Worldwide Japan is running a campaign through October 31, offering 265 pairs of invitations to the 2026 MAMA AWARDS by lottery to users who make contactless payments with a Visa card. 【株式会社アスマーク】Notice of opening of Daikanyama Lab, the Daikanyama officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576610Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アスマーク opened its Daikanyama office, Daikanyama Lab, in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Oct. 26, 2026, as a base for operating and developing new businesses centered on research. Collaboration items by voice actor and artist 愛美 and Korean streetwear brand EASY NO EASY to go on sale at 60％（シックスティーパーセント）!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576609Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCollaboration items by voice actor and artist 愛美 and Korean streetwear brand EASY NO EASY will be available for preorder at the global fashion e-commerce store 60％（シックスティーパーセント）. Bookstore collaboration campaign for the game 文豪とアルケミスト to be held at 404 bookstores nationwide starting November 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576608Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本出版販売株式会社 announced that a bookstore collaboration campaign for the game 文豪とアルケミスト, operated by DMM GAMES, will be held at 404 bookstores nationwide starting November 20, 2026. Marking the 10th anniversary of the service, the campaign will include the distribution of original bookmarks and the sale of limited-edition merchandise. Yuta Nakamoto (NCT 127) 2nd photobook “Zai” to be released on January 27, 2027! Reservations begin today at bookstores and online retailers!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576607Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYuta Nakamoto of NCT 127's 2nd photobook, “Zai,” will be released by 幻冬舎 on January 27, 2027, with reservations opening today. Yuta Nakamoto (NCT 127)'s 1st photobook, “Ima” (published in 2024), will be released as an e-book today, his birthday!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576606Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYuta Nakamoto (NCT 127)'s 1st photobook, “Ima,” has been released as an e-book by 幻冬舎. Waders aren't just for long torsos or work. PYKES PEAK's waders keep your smartphone dry and make you visible at night, earning the No. 1 spot in マイベスト's popularity ranking among all 150 products.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576605Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWaders from PYKES PEAK, the outdoor brand operated by Fun Standard株式会社, took 1st place in the wader popularity ranking by the comparison service マイベスト, among all 150 products. 【Indulge in all-you-can-eat Chinese cuisine without watching the clock‼】Weekdays only‼ Enjoy dim sum, authentic Chinese dishes, mala tang and a selection of desserts at THE BUFFET 点心甜心 志木, with unlimited dining time for all courses! Eat to your heart's content‼https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576604Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTHE BUFFET 点心甜心 志木, operated by ニラックス株式会社, will offer all-you-can-eat dining with no time limit for all courses on weekdays only starting October 26, 2026. 【Grand opening on 12/15‼】The 3rd location of 串揚げバイキング くし葉 is opening at 新静岡セノバ! Enjoy a special moment with freshly fried kushikatsu and a wide selection of sweets!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576603Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 3rd location of kushikatsu buffet restaurant くし葉, operated by ニラックス株式会社, will hold its grand opening inside 新静岡セノバ on December 15, 2026. マネーフォワード ME begins integration with Meta's personal AI agent, “Muse”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576602Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマネーフォワードホーム株式会社 has launched an integration between Meta's personal AI agent, “Muse,” and マネーフォワード ME. Webinar to address the question: “How long will manufacturers continue to rely on visual checks and manual work for inventory counts?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576601Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar aimed at addressing challenges involving visual checks and manual work in manufacturing inventory operations, introducing labor-saving approaches using multimodal AI. Webinar to address the question: “Want to develop your sales team but don't have the time? How can a small team build a strong sales organization?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576600Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on how to build a strong sales organization with a small team. It will explain how to use generative AI to turn top salespeople's know-how into a standardized sales approach and strengthen the entire organization's sales capabilities through 業務OS for セールス. Webinar to address the question: “Why don't good appointments lead to orders?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576599Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社営功社 will hold a webinar, with support from マジセミ株式会社, aimed at resolving challenges from securing appointments through to closing orders. Webinar to address the question: “How is AI changing system incident response, and what should IT departments automate?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576598Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 and PagerDuty株式会社 will co-host a webinar on the theme “How is AI changing system incident response, and what should IT departments automate?” Webinar to address the topic: “How to read bid specifications to avoid winning a contract at a loss”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576597Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on how to read bid specifications. The event will be hosted by 株式会社うるる, with マジセミ participating as a supporting partner and demonstrating the NJSS service, among other activities. Webinar to address the question: “Can you really restore backups in an OCI／Oracle environment after a ransomware attack?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576596Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on backup restoration and data protection in OCI／Oracle environments following a ransomware attack. The event is hosted by 株式会社シイエヌエス and its Hokkaido branch, with support from マジセミ株式会社. Webinar to address the question: “With the SCS evaluation system approaching, are you prepared for everything from known vulnerabilities to unknown threats?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576595Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar encouraging companies to review their security measures in preparation for the SCS evaluation system, which is expected to begin operating from the end of fiscal 2026. It will introduce approaches using MCore, a tool for visualizing IT asset and patch management, and Deep Instinct, an AI-based security solution that prevents threats before execution. A webinar will be held on the theme, “【Rebroadcast】Are ‘SMS authentication and password entry’ causing shopping cart abandonment and member churn?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576594Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar introducing “Capy FIDO／パスキー,” offered by Capy株式会社, and explain how passkeys can address login drop-offs caused by SMS authentication and password entry, as well as share implementation know-how. Webinar to address the question: “Why does digital transformation stall at workplaces most accustomed to Excel?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576593Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar to support the move away from Excel-based work and promote digital transformation, highlighting examples of how to use the no-code tool “＠pocket,” available for a monthly fee of 300 yen. Webinar to address the risk of missing threats that should be detected on OT networks as IoT device growth leads to a surge in communications traffichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576592Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with キーサイト・テクノロジー株式会社 and 株式会社テリロジー, explaining security risks associated with the growth in IoT devices on OT networks, challenges in collecting and distributing communications traffic, and ways to address them. A webinar will be held on the theme “(Municipal employee survey results) What qualities do companies need to be selected for municipal sales?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576591Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on the criteria for companies selected for sales to local governments. It will feature a live demonstration of bid data analysis using NJSS and introduce strategies based on survey results from 304 local government employees and 16 years of data. A webinar will be held on the theme, “Creating discharge summaries in clinical settings: How can patient and medical information be used safely with generative AI?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576590Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA webinar hosted by エフサステクノロジーズ with the cooperation of マジセミ will be held, introducing case studies of local LLM implementation to use generative AI without sending patient or medical information outside the organization. A webinar will be held on the theme, “Is your bidding method why you can’t win? How to reassess your choice of projects”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576589Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining differences in bidding methods and the steps for winning projects through competitive bidding by invitation. The webinar is hosted by 株式会社うるる, with マジセミ株式会社 providing support. A webinar will be held on the theme, “【Rebroadcast】How should sustainability data be managed and controlled ahead of mandatory SSBJ disclosure?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576588Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on managing and controlling sustainability data ahead of mandatory SSBJ disclosure. 三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社 and ワーキバジャパン株式会社 will serve as hosts and co-hosts, explaining how to develop a data platform and improve operational efficiency through solutions such as Workiva and cocono. A webinar will be held on the theme, “Comparing manufacturing specifications with generative AI sounds useful, but technical information can’t be sent outside the company”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576587Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA webinar will be held on using generative AI to compare manufacturing specifications. エフサステクノロジーズ will introduce a case study in which differences are extracted using a local LLM without sending technical information outside the organization. 岩崎電気 signs contract with Kawasaki City for comprehensive management of crime prevention lights. The project covers approximately 70,000 lights, with maintenance and management under a new system beginning in fiscal 2027.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576310Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:57:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES岩崎電気 has signed a contract with Kawasaki City for comprehensive management of crime prevention lights from fiscal 2027 onward. The project covers approximately 70,000 lights. Clinic website creation service launches! Monthly fees from 4,980 yenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576313Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UOCCは、クリニック・病院などの医療機関を対象とした「サブスクホームページ制作PRO」の提供を開始した。初期費用0円、月額4,980円（税込5,478円）から利用可能で、AIとWebマーケティングのプロによるデザイン調整を行い、SEO・MEO・AIO対応のオリジナルサイト制作を支援する。 “What does a school social worker do?” Talk event for support providers and education professionals, “Tochigi School Refusal Caravan in Kaminokawa,” to be held on Nov. 7 (Saturday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576312Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人キーデザイン will hold the talk event “Tochigi School Refusal Caravan in Kaminokawa” for support providers and education professionals in Kaminokawa, Tochigi Prefecture, on November 7, 2026. A school social worker and a certified social worker will be guests, explaining how to collaborate and their respective roles. 【Win air conditioner cleaning in a fortune draw!?】おそうじ革命 launches nationwide LINE campaign offering professional cleaning to 1 winner every weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576311Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESおそうじ革命, a comprehensive cleaning brand with 460 stores nationwide, has launched “Nationwide Cleaning Operation,” a fortune-draw campaign on its official LINE account. Professional air conditioner cleaning will be given free to 1 winner every week. Renault invites 100 pairs to the Renault Kangoo Special Match Day 2024 featuring professional basketball team 横浜エクセレンス, sponsored by Renaulthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577336Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESルノー・ジャポン株式会社 is running a campaign inviting 100 pairs to the game of professional basketball team 横浜エクセレンス, which it sponsors, “Renault Kangoo Special Match Day 2024.” Don't just buy mackerel and tuna in cans! Dietitian reveals 1 canned fish high in Omega-3 and rich in calcium: low in heavy metals, a top everyday choicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577406Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Citing a report by foreign media outlet Prevention, a dietitian said canned fish is rich in Omega-3, protein and trace elements, making it a practical choice for addressing modern people's nutritional shortfall in seafood. Sardines are especially recommended because they are low in heavy metals and rich in calcium. The article also compares four common fish species and offers four tips for avoiding pitfalls when shopping. Both homes are owner-occupied, yet you may still be unable to receive the old farmers' allowance! The Bureau of Labor Insurance reveals 1 key restrictionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577405Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Bureau of Labor Insurance clarified the asset limits for the old farmers' allowance, saying that people who own a farmhouse cannot apply the NT$4 million deduction to an owner-occupied home in an urban area; its value must be included in the NT$5 million asset-review threshold. The current allowance is NT$8,110 per month, and a 2026 draft amendment proposes raising it to NT$10,000 and easing the restrictions. From the U.S. Army Green Berets to defense giant Palantir! Ma Ying-jeou's nephew, U.S. Army Major Yu Jing, enters cybersecurity and builds Asia's first “online 911”?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577404Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former U.S. Army Major Yu Jing founded 黑熊貓集團, combining cybersecurity and insurance services. Typhoon In-fa strengthens to a moderate typhoon! Latest track makes a “sharp turn”—will it approach Taiwan? Weather agency releases latest forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577407Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:54:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This year's No. 30 typhoon, In-fa, strengthened to a moderate typhoon on October 26. The weather agency said it would not affect Taiwan in the short term and was expected to make a sharp turn north over waters south of Japan from late October to early November. Taiwan-friendly camp grows in Japan's parliament! Jiji Press: Japan-Taiwan lawmakers' alliance surges to 325 members, while lawmakers visiting Beijing are branded “pro-China”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577408Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒With communication between the Chinese and Japanese governments stalled, Japanese lawmakers are active in diplomacy. Iwaya Takeshi was criticized as pro-China for visiting China, while membership in the Japan-Taiwan lawmakers' alliance rose to 325 and its members met with Lai Ching-te, signaling that the Taiwan-friendly camp is becoming mainstream within the Liberal Democratic Party. Xiao Zhan and Yang Yang both lose out! TOP10 male stars widely recognized for their acting in Chinese dramas—the champion is him: outstanding talent, acclaimed by all, and masterful emotional subtletyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577409Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article introduces the “TOP10 strongest actors in Chinese dramas,” selected by Chinese internet users amid competition in the 2026 drama market. It details the representative works, acting styles and recent performances of ten actors, including Zhang Linghe, Liu Yuning and Yang Yang, reflecting audiences' rising expectations for acting ability. Is Chiang Wan-an facing a tough election? Shen Fu-hsiung raises 1 issue, calling the situation “extremely critical”: “You have to bring him down from his pedestal”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577410Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:43:16 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung analyzed the Taipei mayoral race, saying Chiang Wan-an faces a formidable advantage in online traffic and a cult of personality surrounding Shen Po-yang, putting his election prospects in jeopardy. He urged Chiang to completely dismantle Shen's public image in the debate on the 31st, or the KMT could suffer a defeat. Why must you never look back when leaving for a funeral? It's not because you're afraid the deceased will follow you—the real purpose is to protect the livinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577413Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article takes an in-depth look at traditional taboos when bidding farewell at a crematorium, such as not looking back, not saying goodbye, shouting “The fire is coming!” and purifying oneself. These customs carry deep emotional meaning, intended to help family members move through grief and let the deceased leave their worries behind, while also serving modern psychological and public health purposes. Dad is retired and works part-time just 2 days a week, but does his health insurance have to be switched to his employer's plan? Many people don't know about the 12-hour thresholdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577412Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The National Health Insurance Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare said that after retired seniors return to work, they should generally be enrolled in National Health Insurance by their employer if they work 12 hours a week or report to work every day. Those taking short-term jobs lasting no more than 3 months may choose to retain their existing status as a dependent, but must pay supplementary premiums if their part-time wages reach the threshold. Do seniors aged 65 and over get half-price high-speed rail tickets? 10 hidden perks include fares at just 49% of the regular price and free shuttles, drinks and snackshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577411Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣高鐵 has compiled 10 discounts and passenger services, including senior, disability, student and early-bird tickets, commuter and multi-ride passes, TGo member benefits, upgrades to business-class cars, free shuttle buses and business-class services. The information helps passengers check eligibility and restrictions to reduce travel costs. Japan’s 2026 tax-refund rules explained: From Nov. 1, pay tax first and get a refund later. A 6-step guide to airport refunds, fees, processing times and key pointshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577414Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:23:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan announced that new tax-refund rules will take effect on Nov. 1, 2026, switching to a system in which shoppers pay the tax-inclusive price first and receive a refund after departure. The new rules remove the 500,000-yen cap on consumables and the requirement for sealed packaging, and set out the airport customs inspection process. Weather forecast: Rain may continue even after the typhoon passes! 4 regions still face a chance of rain; Taiwan’s weather at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577415Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:23:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Central Weather Administration said that after Typhoon Champi moves away, weather across Taiwan will gradually stabilize on Oct. 26, but rain is still possible in the east, Hengchun, Greater Taipei and the mountainous areas of Chiayi and Tainan. Highs in central and southern Taiwan will reach 32 degrees, while the northeast monsoon will strengthen from the 27th, bringing cooler weather to northern Taiwan. 檸檬用不完別直接丟冰箱！日媒教「1招」保存，多放1個月還很新鮮https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577416Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A Japanese lifestyle website introduced a way to freeze lemons for storage: cut them into pieces, pre-freeze them wrapped in plastic wrap, then seal them in a bag to extend their storage life to a month. Explainer: Is Tsai Kang-yung really an ocean current? Besides “I have never supported Taiwan independence,” what else has he said?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577417Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:18:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Host Tsai Kang-yung sparked a strong backlash from Chinese authorities and businesses after attending Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters event. His Weibo account was wiped, and brands cut ties with him. The Taiwan Affairs Office strongly criticized him and penalized related businesses. Tsai later posted a denial of support for Taiwan independence and apologized, while confirming that he would attend a campaign event for Chiang Wan-an. Feng Chia Night Market and Yizhong Street lose out! Taichung’s top attraction drew 23.09 million visitors; tourists praise its value, fun, food and shops, saying they never want to leavehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577418Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Tourism Administration released its ranking of Taichung’s popular tourist destinations for January to August 2026. The Gongyi Road shopping district topped the list with 23.09 million visits, followed by the Yizhong shopping district and Autumn Red Valley. The figures reflect Taichung’s diverse appeal, with food districts and ecological parks proving popular with visitors. High-speed rail non-reserved seats aren’t the cheapest! 1 type of ticket saves NT$480 and guarantees you a seathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577419Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:06:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣高鐵 explains that discounted early-bird reserved-seat tickets can cost less than non-reserved seats—for example, saving NT$480 on a Taipei-to-Zuoying trip. The article compares fares on different routes and stresses that early-bird tickets must be purchased in advance, are for the named passenger only, and come with strict penalties for unauthorized changes. International morning news, Oct. 26 | Japan-Taiwan lawmakers’ alliance surges to 325 members; Musk admits restricting Ukraine’s Starlink; South Korea’s quarterly trade surplus exceeds Germany and Japan combined for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3577420Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:01:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article rounds up major international news from Oct. 26, covering Japanese political and diplomatic developments, U.S. technology and election controversies, South Korean economic data and China’s manufacturing performance. Never throw away a scorched nonstick pan! Experts share 2 quick rescue tricks to make “stubborn stains look bright and new,” plus 5 tips to extend your cookware’s lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576923Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article details cleaning techniques and care tips for scorched nonstick pans, emphasizing that sudden temperature changes can damage the coating. It also provides steps for preparing a new pan and 5 suggestions for extending its life, noting that a damaged coating must be replaced immediately to ensure safety. 古代嬪妃被皇帝寵幸後，為何隔天走路都要有人攙扶？不是皇帝太猛，背後有3大心酸原因https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576922Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒This article explores why Qing dynasty concubines needed help walking after spending the night with the emperor, noting that it was not because the emperor was excessive in his desires, but rather involved tactics to vie for favor, showing off imperial favor, and safety concerns over wearing platform shoes. Remember to check your bankbook! The Labor Insurance Bureau is about to pay out: labor insurance pensions average “NT$19000 per person per month,” and eligible recipients receive payments until deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576921Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Insurance announced that labor insurance pensions for October 2026 will be deposited on the 29th. More than 2.1 million people currently receive the benefit, averaging nearly NT$1.9萬元 per month. The article details eligibility, the calculation formula, and the effects of claiming early or late. Inside the defense industry》Suicide drones meet unmanned boats! U.S. defense giant joins forces with Thunder Tiger to develop “Switchblade unmanned boats”—could asymmetric warfare in the Taiwan Strait make waves?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576920Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美商宇航環境 and 雷虎科技 signed an MOU to explore technology combining Switchblade drones with unmanned boats, and plan to establish a base in Taipei by the end of the year to deepen U.S.-Taiwan cooperation on unmanned vehicles. NT$100 gets you NT$200! Taichung’s price-adjustment vouchers available for 3 days—can people from outside Taichung get them too? Eligibility revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576924Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:59:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government is launching its second round of 2026 price-adjustment vouchers from October 30 to November 1. There are no residency restrictions: pay NT$100 for NT$200 in vouchers. A total of 107 venues are participating in a bid to stimulate the local economy. A 72-year-old mother turns down her daughter’s first request to bring her grandson home! A stay of just 2 nights left her exhausted until the following evening—the reason stunned her daughterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576925Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:59:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒和枝, a 72-year-old mother in Japan, turned down her daughter’s request to stay at her home over a long holiday for the first time because of declining stamina and the considerable expense and effort of hosting her daughter’s family. After they talked, they instead arranged a day trip to get together. Government to pay NT$3000! Move your household registration 1 day too late and you may miss out—eligibility restrictions revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576926Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:54:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Tou Cheng Township Office in Yilan County will distribute a NT$3000 economic stimulus payment per person starting October 27, 2026, under a local ordinance. Eligibility is strictly limited to residents registered in the township before August 6, 2026, who remain registered there on the payment date. About 2.7萬 people are expected to benefit, and a special application process is available for newborns. Japan’s tax refund rules change dramatically in November! Spending 5000 yen is no longer enough—miss “1 step” and you may not get your money backhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576927Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:49:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan Customs and the Japan Tourism Agency announced that a new tax-free shopping refund system will take effect on November 1, 2026, requiring shoppers to pay tax upfront and receive a refund later. Before departure, travelers must confirm that their goods are being taken out of the country using a kiosk or Visit Japan Web, and must strictly follow the order of confirmation before checking in their luggage, or they will not receive a refund. Stand like this for 1 minute a day—it works better than walking briskly for 50 minutes! Japanese doctor reveals surprising benefits; you can do it anywhere, anytimehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-09/index-en-p8.html#n3576930Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japanese orthopedic doctor 中山潤一 said in an article published by PRESIDENT WOMAN Online that standing on one leg for 1 minute places the same mechanical load on the bones as walking for 53 minutes. This simple exercise can effectively stimulate the bones and train lower-body strength and balance. For older adults over 50 facing muscle loss and a risk of falls, it is a key exercise for preventing fractures and maintaining the ability to live independently.