AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-27 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 7

Oneness Foundation promotes multi-agency cooperation to prevent reoffending; 26 organizations and 41 people attend the 12th training session of あしかプロジェクト

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:40:58 +0900

あしかプロジェクト, whose secretariat is run by 一般財団法人ワンネス財団, held its 12th training session in Nara City on Oct. 1, 2026, bringing together 26 organizations and 41 people to promote multi-agency cooperation to prevent reoffending.

Event report: “For home builders nationwide: More than 260,000 copies of books published to date! 市村塾’s Ichimura reveals how to create construction sites that avoid lawsuits, drawing on 360 consultations resolved annually” held on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:40:42 +0900

一般社団法人日本優良ビルダー普及協会 (JGBA) held an online seminar on Oct. 15, 2026, on “How to Create Construction Sites That Avoid Lawsuits,” with 38 participants. 市村崇, head of 市村塾, discussed preventing construction defects, addressing client psychology in the age of social media and AI, and checkpoints for third-party inspectors.

Yamazaki Jitsugyo new product announcement: New products are now available, including a sealed dashi stocker with a valve and an easy-to-install dispenser rack.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:40:01 +0900

山崎実業株式会社 announces the release of new products: a sealed dashi stocker with a valve, minimalist reservation plates (Tower/Mini), and a dispenser rack for toilets.

Recruiting volunteers for FY Reiwa 9 at 奈良県立万葉文化館, 奈良県!

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:39:16 +0900

奈良県立万葉文化館 is recruiting volunteers for FY Reiwa 9. Duties include explaining exhibits and assisting with events. The term is 1 year, with approximately 20–30 volunteers to be recruited. Information is provided on pre-service training and the application deadline (Dec. 11).

Event report: “ライフデザイン・カバヤ site visit in Okayama” held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026!

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:38:23 +0900

一般社団法人日本優良ビルダー普及協会 (JGBA) held a “ライフデザイン・カバヤ site visit” in Okayama Prefecture on Oct. 8, 2026, with 46 participants. The company explained its model home using cross-laminated timber (CLT) and its earthquake-resistant technology.

For corporate parties and year-end/New Year gatherings in Okinawa: ラグナガーデンホテル offers 3 banquet plans

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:37:11 +0900

ラグナガーデンホテル is offering 3 limited-time plans for corporate parties and year-end/New Year gatherings from Nov. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. Available for groups of 25 or more, the plans include shared-plate meals or buffets, as well as perks based on group size and weekday discounts.

Nov. 18 (Wed.), Shimane game: BREAK THE ORDER YELLOW UNIFORM worn by players to be given to attendees!

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:34:57 +0900

群馬クレインサンダーズ will give a “BREAK THE ORDER YELLOW UNIFORM” to all attendees at the Shimane game on Nov. 18.

Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert Enhanced nominated for “Ultimate Game of the Year” at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:34:24 +0900

株式会社Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert Enhanced has been nominated for “Ultimate Game of the Year” at the Golden Joystick Awards 2026. The game ranked 2nd in U.S. sales rankings and 1st in Steam sales rankings.

“Alien-chan” hits the streets of Fukuoka! 明治産業 × AOISIMON launches a new bus wrap design

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0900

株式会社明治産業 began operating a bus wrapped with an “Alien-chan” design by Fukuoka artist AOISIMON on Nishitetsu bus routes from Oct. 5.

November event with Q&A: Free online seminar on “Stress Check Response Manual” for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:54 +0900

株式会社情報基盤開発 will hold webinars on stress check responses for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees on Nov. 10 and 17, explaining preparations and risks ahead of the requirement taking effect in April 2028.

全員10代の日本人5人組ボーイズグループ・VIBY、ファンクラブイベント『VIBY PARTY with TOMO』を開催！「手紙を書くのはデビュー以来」19歳を迎えたRENKIが語ったファンへの想い

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:32 +0900

Rii.MJ boy band VIBY held the fan club-exclusive event “VIBY PARTY with TOMO” on Oct. 24. The group celebrated member RENKI’s 19th birthday and announced a new song release and release events in 6 cities nationwide.

ウェルネス・コミュニケーションズ and ベルシステム24 make joint investment to acquire a stake in ティーペック, a major provider of EAP and specialist doctor referrals

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

ウェルネス・コミュニケーションズ and ベルシステム24 agreed to jointly acquire more than a majority of ティーペック’s shares and promote its medical and health issue resolution services, including EAP and specialist doctor referrals.

フジテコム presents technologies and initiatives supporting water infrastructure response during disasters at “Regional × Tech Kansai”

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

フジテコム株式会社 will exhibit at the 5th Regional × Tech Kansai, a trade show for local governments to be held in Kyoto on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026. It will present its water service restoration support activities following the Kumamoto earthquake and examples of the cloud-based IoT remote leak monitoring system “LeakNetz Cellular.”

11/1(日)、7（土）「ＧＲＡＮ天空」で九度山町PRイベントを実施！紀州九度山真田武将隊が乗車し、九度山町の魅力を発信します

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

南海電鉄 will hold promotional events with 九度山町 aboard “GRAN TENGU” on Nov. 1 and 7, with the Kishu Kudoyama Sanada Warriors distributing Fuyu persimmons and introducing the grand harvest festival.

ウェルネス・コミュニケーションズ and ベルシステム24 make joint investment to acquire a stake in the major EAP and specialist referral provider ティーペック

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

ウェルネス・コミュニケーションズ and ベルシステム24ホールディングス are making a joint investment in ティーペック, which provides EAP and specialist doctor referrals, and will begin jointly advancing services to address medical and health issues.

The “Shibuya Smart Drinking Project” at Year 5: Looking Back and Taking on New Challenges — How Can We Change the 49% Who Say It’s “Not Fun”? Z Generation Ideas from an Industry-Academia Collaboration and a New Tasting Experience Using Brainwaves

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン will hold “SOCIAL INNOVATION WEEK 2026” with 渋谷区 from Nov. 2 to 8, 2026, welcoming アサヒビール株式会社 and スマドリ株式会社 as partners. The program will look back on Year 5 of the “Shibuya Smart Drinking Project,” feature ideas from Generation Z, and offer a tasting experience using brainwaves.

NetSuite advances efforts to realize its vision for an autonomous suite

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

Oracle NetSuite announced “NetSuite Next,” new AI features aimed at realizing its vision for an autonomous suite. These include “AI Workspaces,” “AI Portlets,” “SuiteSkills” and industry-specific agents to support business automation and efficiency.

Popular restaurants showcase new appeal of mature hens! “Oya Chiki®” menu fair to be held at 16 restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa from Tuesday, Oct. 27

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:30:02 +0900

株式会社ぐるなび and 株式会社八千代ポートリー will hold a menu fair at 16 restaurants in Tokyo and Kanagawa from Oct. 27 to Nov. 27, 2026, to showcase the appeal of their food-service product “Oya Chiki®.”

【Dior】Winter with ベビーディオール

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:25:59 +0900

クリスチャン・ディオール has unveiled its “Winter Resort” capsule collection. The children’s clothing, inspired by the Alps, features technical fabrics and designs such as four-leaf clovers, and is available at boutiques nationwide and online.

【Follow and repost to enter】QR and barcode reader “Iconit” to give away 2,000-yen Amazon gift cards to 13 winners! Halloween campaign launches

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:23:13 +0900

株式会社メディアシーク will run a Halloween campaign on the official X account for its QR and barcode reader app “Iconit,” giving Amazon gift cards worth 2,000 yen to 13 entrants.

Limited-time collaboration menu offering a taste of the world of director Mamoru Hosoda’s works, centered on “Summer Wars,” now available

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:21:41 +0900

一般社団法人ナレッジキャピタル and 株式会社KMO will offer a limited-time collaboration menu at “CAFE Lab.” in the North Building of Grand Front Osaka, in conjunction with the exhibition “The Origins of Mamoru Hosoda.”

“Non-Alcoholic Bar Grapefruit Sour” launches

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:20:11 +0900

Suntory will launch “のんある酒場グレフルサワーノンアルコール” on Jan. 12, 2027, and revamp its 5 standard products from November 2026.

DPVR to unveil new VR headset and “DPVR AURA” AI glasses with optical waveguide technology for the first time at XR Kaigi 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:20:02 +0900

DPVR will unveil a new 6DoF all-in-one VR headset and “DPVR AURA” AI glasses with optical waveguide technology at the XR Kaigi 2026 Expo, to be held on Dec. 1 and 2, 2026. It will also exhibit existing products, including P1 Max and the G series, and offer technical consultations on OEM development, mass production and SDK integration.

【New Feature】FANTS launches a “quiz feature” to check comprehension after each lesson in a course. It can also be used for certification and accreditation courses offered by associations and companies.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:20:02 +0900

株式会社スタジアム launched a “quiz feature” on October 26, 2026, for its creator-focused business platform FANTS, allowing users to check comprehension after each lesson in a course. The feature adds options for creating multiple-choice tests using images, videos, and audio, as well as a “course analytics” feature for tracking course participation and correct-answer rates.

【For HR and education professionals】Recovering the past while envisioning the future! “Career Transition” training to help employees navigate turning points, to be held on 11/11

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:19:21 +0900

TAC株式会社 will hold “Career Transition” training to help employees navigate turning points on November 11, 2026.

“-196 (Ichikyuroku) Sugar-Free ” and “same ” launched for a limited time

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:19:13 +0900

Suntory will launch 2 new sugar-free spirits nationwide for a limited time starting December 22, using its proprietary “-196°C process.”

“-196 (Ichikyuroku) Fruit of the Future ” launched for a limited time

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:18:30 +0900

Suntory will launch “-196 Fruit of the Future ,” a limited-time product made with thinned apples from its -196 brand, nationwide starting November 17.

WARC signs capital and business alliance agreement with IAIC, which specializes in accounting and internal control support for overseas projects

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:18:19 +0900

株式会社WARC has formed a capital and business alliance with 株式会社IAIC, a specialist firm in accounting and internal controls, to strengthen its global accounting and governance support structure, including for overseas projects.

【岡山大学】FY Reiwa 8 Okayama University Young Staff Seminar holds its 2nd lecture: Learning how to embrace trends at universities

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:58 +0900

国立大学法人岡山大学 held the 2nd lecture of its FY Reiwa 8 Young Staff Seminar at KIBINOVE on the Tsushima Campus, where 12 young staff members learned how to embrace trends.

“Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki 350 ml Can” launches in limited quantities

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:31 +0900

Suntory will launch the “Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki 350 ml Can,” made with spirits from the Yamazaki Distillery, in limited quantities starting December 22.

富士通 offers a solution to help companies enhance their cyber defense capabilities

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:22 +0900

富士通 has begun offering a solution to help companies enhance their cyber defense capabilities. The solution combines existing security services, such as ASM and CTI, with practical expertise gained through Customer Zero practices, providing support across a continuous cycle from identifying risks to visualizing the implementation status of countermeasures. With the Cyber Security Nerve Center, established on October 1, 2026, at its core, the company plans to enhance its services, including AI-powered response support and vulnerability assessments.

TABILMO, a booking site specializing in entire-property rentals, holds the

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900

株式会社タビルモ is holding the “Year-End Early-Bird Campaign 2026” on its entire-property rental booking site TABILMO. Everyone who books a year-end stay (check-in from December 26–31) between October 27 and November 23, 2026, will receive an Amazon gift card.

A seasonal financier made with 2 types of chocolate and praline almonds is now available for a limited time from Ivorish(アイボリッシュ) and is proving popular!

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900

“French Toast Financier Chocolate & Almond,” a seasonal limited-edition product made with 2 types of chocolate and praline almonds, is now available from Ivorish(アイボリッシュ), operated by 株式会社九十九島グループ.

Notice regarding the introduction of a shareholder benefit program featuring pure gold

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:01 +0900

THE WHY HOW DO COMPANY株式会社は、2026年10月27日の取締役会で、100％子会社である日本純金行株式会社の純金製品を優待品とする株主優待制度の導入を決議した。対象は2027年1月31日時点で3,000株以上保有する株主で、抽選により総額16.0百万円の純金製品が贈呈され、全株主向けにも割引販売が行われる。

ソラミツCBDC begins on-site research in Bangladesh on the use of digital currency

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:08:54 +0900

ソラミツCBDC has begun on-site research in Bangladesh, aiming to decarbonize agriculture and promote financial inclusion through the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Based on a joint project with Ryobi Systems, the initiative will explore a model for certifying emissions reductions achieved through AWD farming as carbon credits and returning the value to farmers in digital currency.

【千葉県市原市】ウエルコミが令和8年度「地域づくり表彰」国土交通大臣賞を受賞、記念イベントを開催

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:08:33 +0900

ウエルコミ, a community activity hub in 市原市, Chiba Prefecture, has won the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister’s Award in the ministry’s FY Reiwa 8 Regional Development Awards. A commemorative event will be held on November 29.

千葉経済大学附属高等学校 students to hold a sales practicum at Perie Chiba

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:06:57 +0900

Third-year commercial studies students at 千葉経済大学附属高等学校 will hold a sales practicum on November 3 at Perie Chiba, a shopping complex directly connected to JR Chiba Station. This year, a record 12 student-run companies will set up stalls and sell products developed in collaboration with local businesses.

Skincare brand “CHRISTINA” opens its first location in the Tokai region. “CHRISTINA HOUSE NAGOYA” grand opening on Saturday, November 7, 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:04:26 +0900

株式会社CHRISTINA JAPAN announced that it will open “CHRISTINA HOUSE NAGOYA,” a directly operated store for the Israeli skincare brand “CHRISTINA,” in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 7, 2026. This will be the brand’s 3rd store, following locations in Tokyo and Osaka, and its first in the Tokai region.

ATTACHMENT to hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE at 大丸神戸店

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:02:57 +0900

ATTACHMENT will hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE at 大丸神戸店's 6th floor from October 28 to November 10, 2026. The event will showcase and sell the latest collections, limited-edition products, the 《IVALO》 collaboration boots with TARVAS, VEIN, and more.

Precisely because this is an era when generative AI can create games, these are the fundamentals we want to have ingrained in us.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:02:34 +0900

The 4th edition of Game Engine Architecture, supervised by Jason Gregory, will be released in two volumes, upper and lower, by 株式会社ボーンデジタル on December 28, 2026. The price is 7,000 yen per volume (excluding tax).

In a self-governing society, trust that can be proven. 株式会社ChoiceProof announces its proprietary theory of “proof of execution,” a social foundation for the AI and robotics era

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:54 +0900

株式会社ChoiceProof has announced its proprietary theory of “proof of execution,” a social foundation for the AI and robotics era. The company uses mathematical models to calculate the reliability of execution and the cost of verification. Following the completion of a PoC with a petrochemical company, it is advancing into enterprise fields such as finance and automotive, where high reliability is required.

Notice and apology regarding the potential leakage of our customer information following unauthorized access at ユミルリンク株式会社

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:53 +0900

宣伝会議 announced and apologized that unauthorized access had occurred at its contractor ユミルリンク, potentially resulting in the leakage of customer information.

From Conversation to Completion. Bringing every conversation into the future: Zoom to host “Zoomtopia ON THE ROAD JAPAN 2026” on November 5

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:10 +0900

ZVC JAPAN株式会社 will hold the Zoom-hosted event “Zoomtopia ON THE ROAD JAPAN 2026” in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on November 5, 2026. The event will introduce AI innovation and corporate use cases, with speakers from companies including B.LEAGUE and トヨタアルバルク東京.

香港政府観光局 announces “Hong Kong Good Take,” a new guide to exploring the world of film

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:00:07 +0900

香港政府観光局 launched “Hong Kong Good Take” on October 21, 2026, a new guide featuring filming locations from movies and dramas. It covers locations from 50 productions at more than 100 sites. Model itineraries on the official website and guided experience programs developed in partnership with industry players are also planned.

Tenyi conducts survey on AI and DX adoption at dental clinics: just 23% use AI for work, while 75% intend to adopt it