AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-26 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 350 items from 6 sources; Taiwan, 132 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en News and newspaper apps are used daily more often by older age groups; 34.2% of people aged 60 and over use them at least 21 days a monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579940Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFuller Co. has released its 2026 report on news and newspaper app usage trends, using data from App Ape. The report found that 34.2% of people aged 60 and over use the apps at least 21 days a month, with daily use more common among older age groups. From January 2025 to August 2026, time spent using news and newspaper apps fell 10.3%, while overall smartphone use rose 6.0%. Rakumachi to sponsor the “Space × Real Estate Conference SRC2026” as a satellite sponsorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579939Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES楽待株式会社 announced that it will sponsor the “Space × Real Estate Conference SRC2026” as a satellite sponsor. The conference will be held at the University of Tokyo Auditorium and online in November 2026. “Nature’s Bounty: Euglena-Grown Meal,” created by Masahiro Kasahara, owner-chef of 賛否両論, available for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579938Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ユーグレナ and 貝印株式会社 have partnered to offer a special menu, “Nature’s Bounty: Euglena-Grown Meal,” created by Masahiro Kasahara, owner-chef of 賛否両論, for a limited time at KITCHEN STAGE in 伊勢丹新宿店 from Nov. 13 to Dec. 17, 2026. The slimes are looking at you as if they want you to drink it! “Guilty Carbonated Drink NOPE” teams up with “Dragon Quest Monsters 4”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579937Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESサントリービバレッジ＆フード is launching a collaboration between “Guilty Carbonated Drink NOPE” and “Dragon Quest Monsters 4,” releasing special collaboration-design labels for a limited time starting in late November 2026. NTT東日本 employee wins gold medal in “Biohub - Cell Tracking During Development,” a Kaggle competition on the world’s largest data analysis platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579936Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakaya Hondo, a data scientist at NTT東日本, placed 7th among 3,947 teams and won a gold medal in Kaggle’s “Biohub - Cell Tracking During Development” competition. He thereby earned the title of “Kaggle Master.” [Loft] “Hand & Body Cream Feature” offers moisturizing care for the dry seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579935Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロフト is offering its “Hand & Body Cream Feature,” a selection of moisturizing products for the dry season, at stores nationwide and online. Farmnote wins Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award at Ministry of Agriculture’s 2nd “Connecting Food and Agriculture Awards”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579819Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:25:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ファームノート won the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award in the Development and Dissemination of Smart Agriculture Technologies and Other Innovations category at the 2nd “Connecting Food and Agriculture Awards,” organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Published “Proposal for Selective Flexibilization of Working-Hour Regulations and Promotion of Labor Mobility: From the Perspective of ‘Motivated Frontline Workers’ Driving Innovation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579820Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:23:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人新経済連盟は2026年10月26日、労働時間法制の選択的柔軟化と労働移動促進に向けた政策提言を公表した。裁量労働制の見直しや高度プロフェッショナル制度の拡充、解雇無効時の金銭救済制度導入などを求めている。 Cainz Maebashi Akagi Mall store set for grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579821Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:23:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カインズ will hold the grand opening of its Cainz Maebashi Akagi Mall store in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2026. Located next to the roadside station Maebashi Akagi, the store has a floor area of 8,717 m² and will be staffed by 114 employees. “NEWYORK PERFECT CHEESE,” the cheese confectionery shop sure to draw queues, to launch “Perfect Cheese Cigar,” a grown-up cheese confection, exclusively at its Tokyo Station store from Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579822Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:20:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe specialty cheese confectionery shop “NEWYORK PERFECT CHEESE” will launch its new product “Perfect Cheese Cigar” exclusively at its Tokyo Station store from Oct. 28, 2026. The shop will also hold a sampling event ahead of the launch and ranks 1st among confectionery brands that tourists from Taiwan and Hong Kong want to buy in Japan. Drone-focused recruitment and contract-work platform “トビバ” officially launches. Companies can post jobs and projects free of charge, while pilots can list their track records, including total flight hours and qualifications. Offered by the operator of the flight log app “ドローンノート”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579824Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシャイニー・エー合同会社, which operates the flight log app “ドローンノート,” officially launched the drone-focused recruitment and contract-work platform “トビバ” on October 26, 2026. Companies can post jobs and projects free of charge, and pilots can enter their track records, including total flight hours and qualifications, directly in their profiles. 【JPIセミナー】大阪市「上・工水インフラの強靱化、持続確保に向けた取り組みとそこから見える今後の水道における官民連携・事業運営」11月13日(金)＜東京開催＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579823Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar in Tokyo on Nov. 13 on strengthening water supply and industrial water infrastructure and public-private partnerships, featuring Yoichi Kiuchi of 大阪市水道局 as the speaker. 【宮崎県内企業初※初期費用0円】病院・自治体・大型施設の「電気代高騰対策」と「脱炭素化」を同時実現。空調特化型AIサブスクリプション「MP-1 SYSTEM」を提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579825Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:18:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES宮崎電力株式会社は、病院や自治体、大型施設向けに空調設備のAI自動制御サブスクリプションサービス「MP-1 SYSTEM」の提供を開始した。初期費用0円で導入可能であり、経済産業省資源エネルギー庁の推計に基づき、空調による電力消費削減とCO2削減を実現するソリューションとして位置づけられている。 [About 500 applications received] Pro volleyball team 千葉ドット selects “ドリム” as official mascot through public contest!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579826Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:17:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESPro volleyball team “千葉ドット,” operated by 株式会社ドットライン・スポーツ, selected “ドリム” as its official mascot from about 500 entries submitted in a public contest. Sake yeast from a Japanese sake brewery meets wine barrels from Bordeaux's 五大シャトー. Japanese whisky “哲／TETSU” 2026 edition goes on sale Nov. 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579827Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:15:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES西堀酒造株式会社 will release the 2026 edition of Japanese whisky “哲／TETSU” (Oyama Edition and Nikko Edition) on Nov. 20. This limited release uses sake yeast and wine barrels from Bordeaux's 五大シャトー. [Public-Private Partnership Platform for Countering Loneliness and Isolation] Reiwa 8 symposium: “Children’s Loneliness and Isolation — Rebuilding Connections Through Examples of Collaboration Between Schools and NPOs” to be held Nov. 26 (Thu)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579684Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:14:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES内閣府「孤独・孤立対策官民連携プラットフォーム」が、一般社団法人RCF受託により令和8年11月26日にオンラインシンポジウムを開催する。 9 people emblematic of Tokyo in 2026, captured by シトウレイ. Photo exhibition to be held at the ASPESI TOKYO Aoyama storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579690Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESItalian fashion brand ASPESI will hold a photo exhibition at its Aoyama, Tokyo store from October 30 to November 12, 2026, featuring 9 people photographed by street-style photographer シトウレイ. [Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Memorandum signed with TREホールディングス株式会社 on strengthening the system for processing general wastehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579689Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIchihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and TREホールディングス株式会社 signed a memorandum aimed at strengthening the system for processing disaster waste. 【千葉県市原市】子ども・若者の声からつくる「(仮称)こども条例」制定へ ～全ての小・中学校で対話を実施～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579688Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES千葉県市原市は、こどもの声を反映した「(仮称)こども条例」の制定に向けて検討を進めており、小中学校での対話や検討会議の結果を踏まえ、令和9年3月に市議会への条例案提出を予定している。 [Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Initiatives for the “Autumn Children at the Center Month”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579687Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIchihara City will hold its “Autumn Children at the Center Month” in November, with initiatives including the Developmental Support Mirai Summit 2026, a collaborative workshop with 帝京平成大学, an awards ceremony for a poster and slogan contest, and an adolescence guide seminar. Ticket prices set for 4 home games for シーホース三河 in December, welcoming 島根スサノオマジック and 三遠ネオフェニックスhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579686Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシーホース三河 announced that ticket prices (flex pricing) have been set for 4 home games in December against 島根スサノオマジック and 三遠ネオフェニックス. [Smartphone survey] Just under 70% of respondents intend to stay with their current mobile carrier. Among those planning to use a smartphone, more than 60% cite the device price and more than 50% cite battery life as important factors when buying a handsethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579685Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA smartphone survey conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社 found that just under 70% of respondents intend to stay with their current mobile carrier. When buying a handset, more than 60% cited the device price and more than 50% cited battery life as important factors. SSK is now accepting preorders for the “NPB umpire jacket with selectable sleeve number”!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579691Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:08:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESSSK has launched its 2026-season NPB umpire jacket. As an official NPB supplier, it features a special design that lets buyers choose the sleeve number. Preorders are open through Nov. 8. Influencer Shigekawa Maya produces new Mytulle colored contact lenses, with 4 shades for a “doll-like look” and a “dewy, glossy look”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579692Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:07:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Lcodeは、インフルエンサー重川茉弥プロデュースのカラコン「Mytulle」を10月26日より販売開始。TeAmo公式通販やドン・キホーテなどで展開し、4色のデザインとまとめ買い割引を提供する。 Turning waste materials collected from across Japan in a camper van into paint. Traveling artist 綾海 depicts “life and time” in a 5th-anniversary solo exhibition, “Exhibition of Art Made from Waste Materials 2026,” opening in Shibuya on Nov. 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579693Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:07:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESArtist 綾海 will hold a solo exhibition, “Exhibition of Art Made from Waste Materials 2026,” at TCU Shibuya PXU in Shibuya from Nov. 7, 2026. The exhibition will feature about 20 canvas works, including 6 new pieces, and more than 230 types of pigments collected on her travels. SamuraiAX adds features to its business AI agent OS “Samurai App” that let users request, through conversation, mosaics over faces and license plates in photos, as well as logo and banner creationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579694Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kiva has launched conversational features in its business AI agent OS “Samurai App” for adding mosaics to photos and creating logos and banners. Agriculture and Forestry Festival to feature fresh vegetables carefully grown by farmers in 高槻市https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579695Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:02:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES高槻市 will hold its 53rd Agriculture and Forestry Festival on Nov. 14, featuring sales of fresh vegetables grown by local farmers and performances by forestry machinery. ＦＰＴ officially certified as a ServiceNow Service Provider, further expanding collaboration in the Japanese markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579696Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:02:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESFPT Software Japan has been officially certified as a Service Provider by ServiceNow, and aims to strengthen collaboration and its DX support framework in the Japanese market. オレッヒ&ワイス brings back its legendary “Early Bird” in a contemporary design. The automatic-winding “Early Bird EB-24,” with 24-hour time display, goes on sale through Ishioka Shokai in late October 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579697Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:02:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESOlech & Wajs has unveiled the automatic-winding “Early Bird EB-24,” a modern revival of its legendary 24-hour wristwatch “Early Bird,” first released in 1965. It will go on sale through Ishioka Shokai in late October 2026. SamuraiAX adds features to its business AI agent OS “Samurai App” that create meeting minutes from recordings and summaries and review quizzes from training videoshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579698Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:02:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kiva has launched features in its business AI agent OS “Samurai App” that create meeting minutes from recordings and generate key-point summaries and review quizzes from training videos. [Draft press release] JINEN × zzz.inc. business alliancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579699Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESJINEN株式会社とzzz.inc.は、2026年10月より「インフルエンサー・コミュニティマネジメント事業」を開始するため業務提携契約を締結した。両社は共感マーケティングとコミュニティ設計の知見を掛け合わせ、推し活市場におけるウェルビーイングな関係性の構築を目指す。 【ホテルメトロポリタン】和・洋・中の専門レストランが贈る 特別な夜を彩る華やかな「クリスマスディナー」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579700Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルメトロポリタン (日本ホテル株式会社) will offer limited-time Christmas dinner courses at its Japanese, Western and Chinese specialty restaurants starting Dec. 19, 2026. “Personal research projects” gather in Jimbocho, the city of books! The “Interesting Doujinshi Bazaar” marks its 10th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579767Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Interesting Doujinshi Bazaar” will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2026, at Bellesalle Jimbocho, with admission priced at ¥1,000. It is organized by 株式会社ユータック and others, and will also hold a collaboration event with キンコーズ・神保町店. The “Kinoko no Yama Wireless Earbuds,” which sold out 3,500 units in just 10 minutes, are back?! The “Kinoko no Yama Wireless Earbuds Pro,” with improved sound, controls and fit, launches on Makuake on Nov. 1!!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579766Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカゴメディア株式会社, under license from Meiji, is launching a comeback project on Makuake to sell “Pro,” the second-generation model of the “Kinoko no Yama Wireless Earbuds,” which sold out in 2024. Stay in the forest at フェーリエンドルフ, home to the Shima-enaga. Reservations for the “Shima-enaga Cottage” open on Saturday, Oct. 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579765Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESキャピタル・ゼンリン株式会社 will begin accepting reservations on Oct. 24, 2026, for the “Shima-enaga Cottage,” a limited offering of 3 cottages at グランピングリゾート フェーリエンドルフ in Nakasatsunai Village, Tokachi, Hokkaido. The cottages are themed around a forest where Shima-enaga live. Photographer “北のキャメラ” has become the official ambassador, and the number of Instagram followers has grown by approximately 2 times to 18,000. 【NEXTBLUE】Launches “DeepTech.NEXTBLUE,” a Japanese-language resource covering deep-tech funding, partnerships and technology trends. Full September 2026 funding report available with free membership registrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579764Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEXTBLUE株式会社 launched “DeepTech.NEXTBLUE,” a Japanese-language information site covering funding, partnerships and technology trends in the deep-tech field, on Oct. 26, 2026. The site contains data on 2,340 companies across 53 countries and provides free members with the full September 2026 funding report. Kazunori Shizutani, Master of Whisky, named as the third finalist judge for the “Smoky Alien Cocktail Competition 2026.” The creator of the challenge spirit “Smoky Alien” will serve as a judgehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579763Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Taiki Cosmic Glen Distillery announced that its director and Master of Whisky, Kazunori Shizutani, will serve as the third finalist judge for its cocktail competition, “SMOKY ALIEN COCKTAIL COMPETITION 2026.” Full deployment of smart gas meters to all households in the Gotemba Gas supply areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579762Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of the Shizuoka Gas Group, Gotemba Gas will begin replacing meters with smart meters at approximately 4,600 households in its supply area starting in November 2026, with the goal of completing deployment to all households by the end of 2028. 【Yahaba Town, Iwate Prefecture】Applications open for the Sustainable Award 2026, recognizing and honoring corporate ESG activitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579761Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYahaba Town, together with Iwate Bank and Sustainable Lab, is holding the “Sustainable Award 2026” to evaluate ESG activities by local corporations and is accepting applications. Jay Heller appointed special advisor to Spirit Advisorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579760Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpirit Advisors appointed Jay Heller as senior special advisor for U.S. capital markets and exchange listings, effective Oct. 19, 2026. Heller spent approximately 18 years at Nasdaq and has supported more than 3,000 listings. Sinc × GLIN Impact Consulting sign business partnershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579759Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Sinc and GLIN Impact Consulting have formed a business partnership to provide comprehensive support, from impact measurement to integrated report production. In response to the institutionalization of SSBJ standards, the partners will offer a joint service to structure and disclose companies’ social impact. November is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Month: 2026 awareness campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579758Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES国立健康危機管理研究機構のAMR臨床リファレンスセンターは、2026年11月を「薬剤耐性（AMR）対策推進月間」とし、TVアニメ「はたらく細胞」のコラボレーションを通じて啓発キャンペーンを実施する。日本医師会や日本薬剤師会と連携し、ポスターやリーフレットなどの配布、車内サイネージ広告、渋谷でのイベントを行う。 株式会社ブランディングワークス launches “AI Measurement Tool (LLMO/AIO),” with a free tool demohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579757Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブランディングワークス has launched an “LLMO measurement tool” that automatically measures AI (ChatGPT) responses. The service starts at 100,000 yen per month, and a demo including improvement recommendations is available. 【Racbaki】Two new boot models focused on overpronation! Both feature a triple sole: waterproof, non-slip “Snow Boots” and “Knit Boots JAXY,” designed to fit the shape of the foot, launch simultaneouslyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579756Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Racbaki will launch 2 new boot models, “Snow Boots” and “Knit Boots JAXY,” focused on overpronation on Oct. 26, 2026. Both models feature the company’s original triple sole. The “Snow Boots” are waterproof and non-slip, while the “Knit Boots JAXY” are designed to fit the shape of the foot. 【Just ahead】Amusement Expo 2026, one of Japan’s largest arcade game festivalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579755Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会（JAIA） will hold “Amusement Expo 2026,” one of Japan’s largest arcade game events, at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 6 and 7, 2026. A record 54 companies will exhibit, and the latest information was announced on a music festival and ticket sales for various events. “Earth-Friendly Strawberries” for children's cafeterias and welfare facilities: 3rd crowdfunding campaign launches on READYFORhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579754Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESmino-lio, an agricultural corporation under GNホールディングス, will launch its 3rd project on the crowdfunding service READYFOR on Oct. 22, 2026. With a fundraising goal of ¥1 million, the initiative will donate “Earth-Friendly Strawberries,” grown using recycled oil, to children's cafeterias and welfare facilities in 群馬県. [Survey of 1,000 people] Only about 30% of children get the recommended “9 hours or more” of sleep. After-school day service ウィズ・ユー to expand daytime “exercise-based developmental support” programs to improve sleephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579753Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAfter-school day service ウィズ・ユー, operated by 有信アクロス株式会社, found in a survey of 1,083 parents that only about 30% of elementary school students get the recommended amount of sleep (9 hours or more). The company plans to strengthen its daytime exercise-based developmental support program to improve sleep. ボイジャー's digital publishing tool “Romancer” upgrades its vertical-writing e-book editorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579752Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ボイジャー has upgraded “NR Editor,” the online editor for its digital publishing tool “Romancer.” The upgrade offers real-time switching between vertical and horizontal writing, along with 2 modes (Simple and Advanced) featuring enhanced layout adjustment functions, and supports conversion to EPUB files. Limited-edition menu made with タマチャンショップ's “三十雑穀麺” to be sold for 2 days only at “霧島秋まつり2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579751Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタマチャンショップ, operated by 有限会社九南サービス, will take part in “霧島秋まつり2026,” held at Kirishima Factory Garden on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, and sell 3 limited-edition Jajangmyeon dishes (white, black and red) made with the new product “三十雑穀麺.” TikTok Shop Japan、「TikTok Shop Local in 北海道フービーフェスティバル」を札幌市で開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579750Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTikTok Shop Japan, co-hosting with the 北海道フービーフェスティバル実行委員会, will hold “TikTok Shop Local in 北海道フービーフェスティバル” in 札幌市 on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, selling regional specialties and products from small and medium-sized businesses through livestreams. Enjoy rice-flour cuisine from across Japan! “A Journey Through Local Rice Flour: Out-and-About Gourmet Fair” to be held from Oct. 31 (Sat.) to Nov. 30 (Mon.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579749Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES米・米粉消費拡大推進プロジェクト事務局 will hold “A Journey Through Local Rice Flour: Out-and-About Gourmet Fair” from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30, 2026, in collaboration with restaurants across Japan. More than 520 stores will participate, offering dishes such as rice-flour bread, sweets and noodles. NPO法人結び手's Kotaro Fukuoka to speak at the 18th Commons Social Entrepreneur Forumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579748Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKotaro Fukuoka, representative director of NPO法人結び手, spoke at the 18th Commons Social Entrepreneur Forum, held on Oct. 10, 2026. He gave a 7-minute speech about his education support activities in India and formative personal experiences. [神戸市外大 outreach program] Lecture and interactive seminar: “Women and Education in the Islamic World”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579747Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of the “神戸市外大 outreach program,” which highlights the university's contributions to the local community and international exchange, 神戸市外国語大学 will hold a lecture and interactive seminar, “Women and Education in the Islamic World,” by visiting researcher Hitomi Ono on Nov. 23, 2026. Established voice dialogue technology that can follow instructions, automatically retrieve necessary information and engage in natural, human-like conversationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579746Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT株式会社 has developed two-way voice dialogue AI technology that can handle backchanneling and interruptions, cutting average response time by more than 50% and achieving speeds close to those of human operators. レゾナック builds MI platform using secure computation in collaboration with ZenmuTech, enabling companies to use materials development data without disclosing confidential informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579745Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレゾナック and ZenmuTech built an MI platform using the secure computation library “QueryAhead®” and successfully reduced property prediction errors by about 78% in a demonstration with 化学メーカーA社, without disclosing confidential data. Supporting rapid situational awareness during disasters: apseedsポータル's “Safety Confirmation” feature updated to support 気象庁's latest “Special Warning” specificationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579744Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Safety Confirmation” feature of “apseedsポータル,” provided by 株式会社エーピーシーズ, has been updated to support 気象庁's latest Special Warning specifications. Wheelchair basketball tournament “4th Payroll Cup” draws larger crowds than in previous years and concludes successfullyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579743Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe wheelchair basketball tournament “4th Payroll Cup,” hosted by 株式会社ペイロール, was held at the Sapporo City Nishi Ward Gymnasium and concluded successfully, drawing larger crowds than in previous years. ハダーズ函館元町ライオンズWBC won the championship for the 2nd consecutive year. [万平ホテル] “万平ホテルオリジナルシュトーレン,” previously available only at the hotel, goes on sale through the official online shop for the first time this yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579742Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES万平ホテル will begin selling its “万平ホテル Original Stollen,” previously available only in stores, through its official online shop in 2026. Reservations open on Oct. 26, and sales and shipping begin on Nov. 13. The price is 4,000 yen (tax included). Stories linked by returnable bottles travel from Tokyo to Aichi, Kyoto and Osaka! The 2nd edition of “つづくにつづけ,” a short story anthology by 8 writers, is underway: “つづくにつづけ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579741Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its “SO BLUE ACTION” initiative to rediscover the value of returnable bottles, 日本ガラスびん協会 will hold the 2nd edition of the short story anthology “つづくにつづけ” starting Oct. 26, 2026. The event expands from 20 locations in Tokyo last year to Aichi, Kyoto and Osaka, with works by a total of 8 writers distributed at 32 locations across 4 prefectures and metropolitan prefectures. 神戸大学 signs agreement on naming rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579740Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デンソーテン has signed a naming rights partnership agreement with 神戸大学. The self-study space “Studio one” on the 1st floor of the university’s Graduate School of Engineering classroom building will operate as “DENSO TEN Studio” for 3 years starting in October 2026. OSAJI’s 8-year effort to achieve self-sufficiency in ingredients yields its first product: “culture Sunflower Hair Oil,” available in a limited run of 1,000 bottles starting Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579739Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社OSAJI has spent 8 years pursuing a project to achieve self-sufficiency in ingredients in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture. Starting Oct. 28, 2026, it will release “culture Sunflower Hair Oil,” made using only oil derived from sunflower seeds grown there and kuromoji essential oil, in a limited run of 1,000 bottles. Treat your hair and scalp in winter and give yourself a reward for a year of hard work: haru’s “HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2026” runs from Monday, Nov. 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579738Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社nijito will hold “HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2026” under its head beauty brand haru from Nov. 2 to Dec. 25, 2026, offering limited-edition coffret sets and gifts. Carmelo opens its first POP UP STORE at 伊勢丹新宿店 for 5 days starting Oct. 28https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579737Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アンティローザ’s women’s brand Carmelo will hold a POP UP STORE at 伊勢丹新宿店 for 5 days starting Oct. 28, 2026. Fortience Consulting launches “AI-ready Data Development Support Service” to establish data and organizational foundations that AI can properly referencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579736Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFortience Consulting has launched its “AI-ready Data Development Support Service,” which establishes data and organizational foundations that AI can properly reference. Using its proprietary framework, the service assesses companies’ data readiness and provides end-to-end support, from developing AI utilization strategies and data governance policies to technical implementation and organization-wide adoption. “ヒサと共に。2026 supported by ドクターズ・ファイル” heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579735Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ギミック held the title-sponsored match “ヒサと共に。2026 supported by ドクターズ・ファイル” at a home game of 湘南ベルマーレフットサルクラブ, honoring the legacy of player Shigetaka Hisamitsu, who experienced treatment for lung adenocarcinoma. Live sale of the Nov. 4 issue of “日経トレンディ December issue: R.B.ブッコロー Special Edition” — a limited run of 5,000 copies featuring R.B.ブッコロー on the cover for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579734Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社有隣堂 will share the story behind the making of “日経トレンディ December issue: R.B.ブッコロー Special Edition,” featuring R.B.ブッコロー on the cover, on its YouTube channel “有隣堂しか知らない世界,” then hold a live sale of 5,000 copies of the magazine the following day. マルエツ mobile supermarket to host “健康フェスタ” in partnership with Yokohama’s Tsurumi Ward government and social welfare corporationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579733Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 28, 株式会社マルエツ will hold “健康フェスタ,” a health event in partnership with local government and a social welfare corporation, at its mobile supermarket in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama. The event aims to promote community health through services including measurements of vegetable intake and vascular age. Free paper “TOKONAME LOCAL” Vol.3 introduces the makers connecting Tokoname ware craftsmanship with the future of its production regionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579732Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人とこなめ観光協会 has published Vol.3 of the free paper “TOKONAME LOCAL,” featuring Natsue Uemura of 石龍陶苑 and Yukitaka Umehara of 玉光陶園, both Tokoname ware artisans. [Nishio, Aichi Prefecture] Spotlight on “Nishio wagashi,” shaped by the history of the castle town and its tea ceremony culture! 19 local shops launch a simultaneous sale of “ばら小町,” a new specialty, and a digital stamp rallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579731Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNishio City, Aichi Prefecture, will launch a simultaneous sale of “ばら小町,” a wagashi line with a unified concept inspired by the city flower, the rose, along with a digital stamp rally, starting Nov. 1, 2026. 19 local shops are participating to showcase the appeal of wagashi shaped by the area’s history and tea ceremony culture. [コープみらい] Held a user meeting for the Reading Service (spoken product guide), which assists shoppers with visual impairmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579730Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 23, コープみらい held a user meeting in Chiba for its “Reading Service,” which helps shoppers with visual impairments. 7 cooperative members and 6 companions attended. The service began in 1990 and currently has 333 users; the organization aims to continue improving it. レゾナック、ZenmuTechとの共創により秘密計算を活用したMI基盤を構築https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579729Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレゾナックとZenmuTechは、秘密計算ライブラリ「QueryAhead®」を活用し、機密データを開示せずに材料開発データを解析できるMI基盤を構築。化学メーカーA社との実証では、予測誤差が約78％減少したことを確認した。 Major construction equipment rental company Kanamoto adopts “Cloud Mail SECURITYSUITE” to strengthen Microsoft 365 email security and reduce operational management workloadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579728Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKanamoto, a major construction equipment rental company, adopted “Cloud Mail SECURITYSUITE,” provided by CyberSolutions, to strengthen Microsoft 365 email security and reduce operational management workload. All contestants announced for “デジモク presents LEGEND FIGHT”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579727Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBreakingDown株式会社 announced the contestants for the combat sports event “デジモク presents LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on October 31, 2026. The event will feature a tournament and one-on-one matches exclusively for people aged 40 and over. Venue tickets are sold out, and a PPV broadcast is planned. Addressing Indonesia’s severe shortage of childcare facilities! Like Group’s first overseas nursery, “Nijiiro Nursery BSD,” opens October 26 (Monday) in a major urban development area near Jakartahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579726Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPT. LIKE GLOBAL INDONESIA, the local subsidiary of ライク株式会社, will open its first overseas childcare facility, “Nijiiro Nursery BSD,” in BSD City, Banten Province, Indonesia, on October 26, 2026. [Installment 162] “Yamazaki 18 Year Old” returns. The latest whisky lottery goes on sale October 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579725Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アップライジングが運営するタチバナE酒販は、シリーズ累計販売数75,000口を突破した「豪華ウイスキーみくじ第162弾」を2026年10月26日より販売開始。主役は山崎18年で、全466口限定、価格は3,980円（＋送料990円）。 [Tokyo’s Koganei Park] An autumn event woven from cosmos flowers, fall plants, light and sound is running to great acclaim through Nov. 8! 7 spots inviting visitors into a storybook world, including a movie-film-style photo spot and hands-on workshops.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579724Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日比谷花壇が東京都小金井公園で開催中の「花と光のムーブメント 小金井公園 ～秋彩ものがたり～」の装飾を担当。2026年10月23日から11月8日まで、コスモスやライトアップを用いた7つのスポットでイベントを実施。 “Crystal of Re:Union” announces a return collaboration with the anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579723Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社gumi announced that a return collaboration event with the anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!” will begin on November 1, 2026, in the smartphone and PC game “Crystal of Re:Union.” A new World 56 will also open on October 30 to mark the occasion, with various bonuses and exclusive items for new and returning players. レノボ、AIで現場課題の解決に挑む共創コンテスト第2回「Lenovo AI Innovation Challenge」を開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579722Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレノボ・ジャパンは、AIを活用した社会課題解決とソリューション共創を目的とした第2回「Lenovo AI Innovation Challenge」コンテストを開催する。テーマは「現場がラクになる未来を、あなたのAIアイデアで描く」で、観光・エンターテイメント分野などを重点領域とし、2026年11月25日および12月17日にグラングリーン大阪にて開催される。 First for railways: Inspect stations with a smartphone game! Trial of facility maintenance using “Pictore” launches on the Akita–Oga Linehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579721Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DEA, Growth Ring Grid, and NTT ME will partner with JR East’s Akita Branch to launch a trial of station facility maintenance using “Pictore,” a citizen-participation game, on the Akita–Oga Line. Hitomairu again supports this year’s “Tsuzuku ni Tsuzuke” event hosted by 日本ガラスびん協会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579720Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ひとまいる is supporting the 2nd “Tsuzuku ni Tsuzuke” event hosted by 日本ガラスびん協会 and contributing to the promotion of a circular society for returnable bottles by leveraging the logistics services of its subsidiary Kakuyasu. 日経トレンディ、11月4日にYouTubeチャンネル「有隣堂しか知らない世界」で初の即売会実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579719Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日経BP発行の「日経トレンディ」は、2026年11月4日に株式会社有隣堂のYouTubeチャンネル「有隣堂しか知らない世界」にて、R.B.ブッコロー表紙の特別版5,000冊限定で即売会を実施する。 Travel booking service “NEWT（ニュート）”: On Couples’ Day, unwind together. Best 30 off-the-beaten-path municipalities for soothing hot springs, scenery and foodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579718Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEWT（ニュート）, the travel booking service operated by 株式会社令和トラベル, announced its ranking of the top 30 lesser-known municipalities where visitors can enjoy quiet moments at hot springs and in rural settings, ahead of the 3-day weekend that includes Nov. 22, Good Couple Day. Nakagawa Town in Tochigi Prefecture ranked 1st, Yuasa Town in Wakayama Prefecture 2nd, and Kuriyama Town in Hokkaido 3rd. Full of ideas! Announcing the judging results of the 3rd “DyDo Craft Vending Machine Contest,” featuring children’s works brimming with individuality!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579717Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESダイドーグループホールディングス株式会社 announced the judging results of the 3rd “DyDo Craft Vending Machine Contest” and selected 6 winning works, including the Grand Prix winner, from among 103 entries. The 3rd installment of Cécile’s new label, “C2 by Cécile.” The label’s first winter collection goes on sale Oct. 26 (Monday). The long-awaited first outerwear pieces arrive, completing a total fall and winter look designed for layering.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579716Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セシール will release the first winter collection from its women’s apparel label “C2 by Cécile” on Oct. 26, as the 3rd installment of the line. The 3-layer fall and winter looks combine lightweight fabrics, knitwear, and winter outerwear. This winter’s most indulgent omurice. “The Star Is Beef Tongue: Rich Demi-Glace Omurice” available for a limited time from Nov. 2 (Monday) to Feb. 28 (Sunday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579715Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGOSSO株式会社 will offer a rich demi-glace omurice featuring beef tongue at its restaurants “CRAFT CHEESE MARKET,” “たまごのきもち。,” “ガーデンファーム,” and “テラス” for a limited time from Nov. 2, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. Warabi City and マーケットエンタープライズ sign agreement on reuse businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579714Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES埼玉県蕨市と株式会社マーケットエンタープライズは、リユース事業に関する連携協定を2026年10月26日に締結した。環境省のロードマップに基づき、「おいくら」プラットフォームを活用して循環型社会の構築と廃棄物削減を目指す。 Pasco × Yukimi Daifuku: The 4th collaboration is “Yukimi Daifuku Turned into Bread!?” Launching Nov. 1, 2026, for a limited time of 1 monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579713Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShikishima Baking (Pasco) and Lotte will release a new product inspired by “Yukimi Daifuku,” “Yukimi Daifuku Turned into Bread!?,” for a limited time of 1 month starting Nov. 1, 2026, in 6 regions, including the Kanto region. 【Sint-Truiden】Signing of a sponsorship agreement with 株式会社むとう屋https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579712Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTVV has signed a silver sponsorship agreement with 株式会社むとう屋 for the 2026-2027 season. 【STPR】Meteorites unveil official merchandise ahead of their first fan meeting tour! The group also releases its first Halloween song, “狂騒曲 of Angels and Demons,” with music videohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579711Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 2.5D singer-idol group “めておら - Meteorites -,” affiliated with 株式会社STPR, has unveiled official merchandise for its first fan meeting tour, “青春！めておら学園祭〜俺たちのやりたいこと全部やる〜,” scheduled for November 2026. Online sales will begin at the STPR ONLINE STORE at 17:00 on Nov. 1, and the music video for the group’s first Halloween song, “天使と悪魔の狂騒曲,” will be released on Oct. 25. ブラザー supports the naming ceremony for a baby koala held at 東⼭動植物園https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579710Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESブラザー工業 supported the naming ceremony for a baby koala at 東⼭動植物園, providing signs and stickers. The nickname “てんむす” was selected with 2,664 of 6,743 votes. Established “high-EQ voice interaction technology” that enables AI to assess people’s situations and autonomously improve its responses while protecting their security and safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579709Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ has developed the “AI EQ+1 Framework,” evaluation guidelines for incorporating emotional quotient (EQ) elements into AI, and the “EQ Reference Architecture,” a shared blueprint, along with 4 elemental technologies for high-EQ voice interaction. In a demonstration conducted with approximately 40 adults from August to October 2026, the company observed a trend toward increased willingness to continue using the service when EQ elements were introduced. mederi holds a study session on considering menstruation as a society for lawmakers and others on International Period Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579708Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESmederi株式会社 held an event commemorating International Period Day at the House of Representatives Members’ Office Building No. 2 on Oct. 19, 2026, and announced Japan’s first “Menstruation Museum” initiative. Lawmakers, obstetricians and gynecologists, and others were invited to discuss promoting understanding of menstruation throughout society and building support systems. Full-scale launch of energy solutions business in Thailand【TGES】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579707Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Gas Engineering Solutions (TGES) established local subsidiary TGES Thailand to fully launch its energy solutions business in the Kingdom of Thailand. It also signed a power supply agreement for an on-site PPA project using solar power and storage batteries at 2 factories operated by Mitsubishi Electric Consumer Products (Thailand) (MCP). The agreement was signed in September 2026, with commercial operations scheduled to begin in the second half of 2028. Signs memorandum of understanding with 株式会社 ＧＳユアサ on collaboration for battery storage systems in Thailand【TGES】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579706Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京ガスエンジニアリングソリューションズ（TGES）と株式会社ＧＳユアサは、タイにおける蓄電池システム（BESS）の導入拡大に向けた協業合意書を締結した。両社は共同で商品化や市場投入を検討し、ＴＧＥＳはＰＰＡ事業へのＢＥＳＳ導入などを担い、エネルギー利用の高度化と脱炭素化を支援する。 Robert Akiyama conceives “Territory Survival Variety Show: Nawa Bara!”—a practical simulation of battling other networks for filming locations?! In an industry-first “Filming Crew Sports Day,” crews run at full speed while carrying equipment?!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579705Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn メ〜テレ's variety show “Akiyama's Incredibly Fun 30 Minutes,” Robert Akiyama stages a “territory survival variety show” imagining a contest with other networks over filming locations, along with an industry-first “Filming Crew Sports Day” event. Perfect for year-end and New Year gatherings! Koikeya's popular products debut in large “party sizes”! Nationwide release from October 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579704Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社湖池屋 will release 3 varieties of potato chips and Karamucho chips in “party sizes,” with approximately 3 times the contents of the regular size, nationwide from October 26, 2026, for year-end and New Year gatherings. 【JPIセミナー】水産庁「養殖政策直近の動き―養殖業成長産業化総合戦略の現在地 ～ “戦略17分野” に位置づけられた “陸上養殖” ～」11月12日(木)開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579703Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本計画研究所は、水産庁増殖推進部栽培養殖課の田上航氏を講師として招聘し、11月12日に養殖政策および「戦略17分野」に位置づけられた陸上養殖に関するセミナーを開催する。 【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】バー グラナダ カクテル 『ひめつばき』 販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579702Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESバー グラナダ at リーガロイヤルホテル京都 will sell “ひめつばき,” a sake-based cocktail, from November 1 to December 31, 2026. 【軽井沢プリンスホテル】Christmas cakes inspired by Karuizawa's forests and snowy landscapes go on sale; 4 varieties of Christmas cakes, stollen and pretzels made by the hotel's pastry chefshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579701Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES軽井沢プリンスホテル has begun selling 4 varieties of Christmas cakes, stollen and pretzels made by the hotel's pastry chefs. Reservations are being accepted through December 20, 2026. Karrot, a neighborhood flea market app for giving items to one another, now available in Hiratsuka City, expanding to 4 municipalities in Shonanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261026-15/index-en-p3.html#n3579611Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:58:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe flea market app Karrot, provided by 株式会社Karrot Japan, became available in Hiratsuka City on October 6, 2026, and now serves 4 municipalities in Shonan.