AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-28 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1122 items from 5 sources; Taiwan, 164 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Survey of prices for outsourced data entry: Of the 52 companies accepting data entry work that listed prices on their websites and appeared on comparison sites, 27 published their rateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614647Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESゴムマリ株式会社は、比較サイト4つ（比較ビズ・起業LOG・ミツモア・BOXIL）の一覧に載る123社から選定した57社のうち、公式サイトを読めた52社のデータ入力代行料金の公表状況を調査した。その結果、料金を掲載していたのは27社（51.9%）で、名刺1枚の単価は8〜61円、テキスト入力1文字の単価は0.25〜1円だった。 AVerMedia launches the ultra-compact edge AI device “D137 Lynx,” compatible with NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX/Nano and optimized for drone installationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614646Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアバーメディア・テクノロジーズ launched “D137 Lynx,” an ultra-compact edge AI device compatible with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Nano and optimized for installation on drones, on Oct. 28, 2026. It measures 90×56 mm, weighs about 80 g and is scheduled to begin shipping in late November. 【HARUNE solo exhibition “MASHUP”】To be held in Obuse. HARUNE’s art mix brings tradition and modernity, Hokusai’s world and Heisei culture together / Hokusai-kan Garari Showcasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614645Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIllustrator HARUNE’s solo exhibition “MASHUP” will be held in Obuse, featuring homages inspired by works by Katsushika Hokusai and 10 new analog works incorporating Heisei-era culture. EC fulfillment system “LOGILESS” surpasses 1.1 million cumulative shipments through TikTok Shop integration; more than 250 shops connectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614644Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロジレス, provider of the EC fulfillment system “LOGILESS,” announced that cumulative shipments through its API integration with TikTok Shop have surpassed 1.1 million and that the number of connected shops has reached more than 250. 《First arrival in Japan》PLAZA exclusive, limited winter release ◆ Looks like fried chicken, but it’s chocolate?! Introducing “Chocochicky,” an astonishing new kind of sweet that will make you look twicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614643Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESキタノ商事株式会社 will launch “Chocochicky,” a fried-chicken-shaped chocolate from the Turkish chocolate brand〈エリート〉, exclusively at PLAZA in limited quantities for winter, starting Oct. 28, 2026. “Cybersecurity Companies in Manufacturing: Chaos Map” expanded edition released free of charge, listing 100 companies specializing in cybersecurity for factories and production equipment - 株式会社Listerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614642Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Lister has released a free expanded version 2.0 of its “Manufacturing Cybersecurity Companies Chaos Map,” listing 100 companies related to cybersecurity for manufacturing plants and production equipment. GeekOut supports digital fashion talent development at 文化服装学院 for the 3rd consecutive year; 3rd term of the Virtual Fashion Course launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614641Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGeekOut株式会社 is supporting the 3rd term of 文化服装学院’s digital fashion talent development program, the “Virtual Fashion Course” (launching in October 2026), providing education using Roblox and developing creators. Report on the UNITED VARS APJ Summit 2026 in Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614640Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクレスコ・イー・ソリューション株式会社 held the UNITED VARS APJ Summit 2026 in Tokyo over 3 days, from October 20 to 22, 2026. The summit featured keynote speeches by SAPジャパン and コンカー and presentations on the latest technologies, with クレスコ・イー・ソリューション and アイ・ピー・エス handling the event operations. [サン・クロレラ × 京都女子大学] Industry-academia collaboration project! Limited-edition “Kyoto vegetables × chlorella” menu and hands-on event to be held on November 5!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614639Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サン・クロレラ and 京都女子大学 will collaborate on a limited-edition “Kyoto vegetables × chlorella” menu and a health experience event on November 5. No-code business app creation tool “@pocket” wins “Leader” in 2 categories for the 2nd consecutive term at the ITreview Grid Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614638Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイアットOEC’s no-code business app creation tool “@pocket” won the top “Leader” ranking in 2 categories, “No-code Web Database” and “Collaboration Tools,” at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, and also received “High Performer” in the “Low-code Development Tools” category. It has now won awards in all 3 categories for the 2nd consecutive term. AI delivers no results through “adoption” alone [secondz AI Utilization Report Vol.1]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614637Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESsecondz digital株式会社 has released “secondz AI Utilization Report Vol.1,” noting, based on survey data from 総務省, IPA, and PwC Japan, that while the use of generative AI is spreading, few companies are achieving results such as increased sales. It says companies seeing results have integrated AI into business processes and established in-house operational systems. As an example of its support, the report describes a jointly developed sales-document automation system with アサヒ飲料株式会社 that freed up approximately 90 hours per month. Kirin Gogo no Kocha’s new “Gogo no Kocha TEA LATTE” series is performing strongly nationwide! The authentic tea latte series is rich yet has a “clean finish”; more than 10 million bottles sold in the first 2 days after launch※1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614636Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKirin Beverage’s “Gogo no Kocha TEA LATTE” series has sold more than 10 million bottles in the first 2 days after launch and is performing strongly. [Free online seminar] Maximize take-home pay for business owners and employees! A practical asset-protection strategy combining 4 public programs: the Small Business Mutual Aid, the Business Safety Mutual Aid, special workers’ compensation coverage, and corporate DC planshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614635Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本企業型確定拠出年金センター, a group company of 社会保険労務士法人とうかい, will hold a free online seminar for small and medium-sized business owners and executives. Against a backdrop of rising prices and labor shortages, it will explain an asset-protection strategy for maximizing take-home pay for business owners and employees by using 4 public programs: the Small Business Mutual Aid, the Business Safety Mutual Aid, special workers’ compensation coverage, and corporate DC plans. [ラベイユ] New store to open at Yokohama Landmark Tower on November 19 (Thursday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614634Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESL'ABEILLE株式会社 will open its specialty honey store “ラベイユ ランドマークプラザ” inside Yokohama Landmark Tower on November 19, 2026. It will offer more than 80 varieties of honey from 12 countries, along with store-exclusive and seasonal products. [Habitone Self-Care White Paper 2026] Habitone surpasses 100,000 cumulative downloads! The realities of sleep and self-care revealed by data from 100,000 usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614633Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DUMSCO announced that cumulative downloads of its self-conditioning app “Habitone” have surpassed 100,000. According to the company’s “Habitone Self-Care White Paper 2026,” users sleep an average of 7 hours and 1 minute; people in their 50s make up the largest age group, and women account for approximately 70%. SOXAI representative Tatsuhiko Watanabe delivers a special lecture at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Vascular Flowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614632Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTatsuhiko Watanabe, representative of 株式会社SOXAI, gave a special lecture at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Vascular Blood Flow, held on October 24, 2026, introducing continuous vital-sign monitoring technology using the domestically developed SOXAI RING wearable ring and its potential applications in pre-disease research. Former local government employee to share insider-only tips on navigating local governments at a study session in Shinjuku on Friday, Nov. 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614631Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKazuki Hayashi of 株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE will appear as a guest lecturer at a study session on navigating local governments in Shinjuku on November 20, 2026, explaining local government decision-making, contracting rules, and corporate hometown tax donations. エシロール® ステレスト® 米国のニュース誌『TIME』の「Best Inventions of 2026（2026年の優れた発明品）」に選出https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614630Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニコン・エシロール announced that Essilor® Stellest®, which it sells in Japan, was selected in the “Health & Wellness” category of TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2026.” [Colantotte advisory contract] Special event with professional golfer Hikaru Yoshimoto at 大阪タカシマヤ店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614629Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESColantotte will hold a talk session with professional golfer Hikaru Yoshimoto, with whom it has an advisory contract, at the Rose Patio on the 5th floor of 大阪タカシマヤ店 on December 18, 2026. Fukuoka Institute of Technology and 熊本大学 join forces to develop next-generation semiconductor talent through comprehensive partnership agreementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614628Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES福岡工業大学 and 熊本大学 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on October 16, Reiwa 7, to develop the next generation of highly specialized professionals who will support the sustainable growth of the semiconductor industry in Kyushu. Agatha, a cloud-based document management system for clinical trials and clinical research, surpasses 90,000 global usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614627Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe global user base of アガサ株式会社’s cloud-based document management system for clinical trials and clinical research, Agatha, has surpassed 90,000. In response to government efforts to strengthen drug discovery and promote digital transformation, the efficiency gains from digitization have also been demonstrated in academic research. Case studies at Saga-Ken Medical Centre Koseikan and 福岡市立こども病院, among others, have confirmed reductions in storage space and costs. Going forward, the company aims to advance clinical trial digital transformation in anticipation of supporting international joint trials and using AI. Premier Group opens applications for the 2nd “Car Premier NEXT GENERATIONS CAMP 26-27,” a junior golfer development program supervised by professional golfer Michiko Hattorihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614626Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESプレミアグループ株式会社 has opened applications for the 2nd session of “Car Premier NEXT GENERATIONS CAMP 26-27,” a junior golfer development program supervised by professional golfer Michiko Hattori. Sonos opens preorders for new Sonos Ace Ultra headphoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614625Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSonos opened preorders on October 16 for the premium over-ear headphones Sonos Ace Ultra, featuring a custom-designed 40 mm driver and Adaptive ANC. The product will go on sale on October 30, 2026, at a suggested retail price of 69,800 yen, including tax. Sonosの人気スマートスピーカー「Era 100」に日本限定カラーが登場。TitaniumとRose Goldの2色を数量限定で発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614624Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSonos will release 2 Japan-exclusive colors for its Era 100 smart speaker, Titanium and Rose Gold, in limited quantities. Preorders open on October 23, 2026, with the release scheduled for October 30. The price is 39,800 yen each, including tax. “Painting a future for the region.” Five companies selected for “MIRAIQA Region Canvas”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614623Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNissay MIRAIQA株式会社 announced that it has selected 5 companies for “MIRAIQA Region Canvas,” applications for which opened in July 2026. Supervised by top-level “Barista Maestro”: New “Takumi Barista Espresso Machine (CM-D495B)” brings the taste of Italy to your homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614622Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ツインバード plans to release the fully automatic espresso and latte machine “Takumi Barista Espresso Machine (CM-D495B),” supervised by Barista Maestro Chihiro Yokoyama, on December 9, 2026. Advance sales will begin on Makuake on November 12. Attracting about 1.1 million people in 10 days: “Giving Campaign 2026,” a 10-day fundraising event for students across Japan, concludes successfullyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614621Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Giving Campaign 2026,” a fundraising event for students organized by 株式会社Alumnote, concluded after 10 days, attracting about 1.1 million people and raising about 160 million yen in donations. STANDAGE and DCP begin joint study of integrated trade and payment platform for commercial launch in FY2028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614620Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTANDAGE, DCP, and 商工中金 have begun a joint study of an integrated trade and payment platform linking eB/L with the tokenized deposit “DCJPY,” with the goal of commercial launch in FY2028. Taste the “phantom deep-sea fish” off Joetsu and Nadachi! “Phantom Fish Fair” to be held at 道の駅うみてらす名立!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614619Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA Phantom Fish Fair will be held from November 1 to 30, 2026, at 道の駅うみてらす名立, operated by Yume Kikaku Nadachi, a member of the 互恵株式会社 group. The fair will offer dishes made with phantom fish, including tempura, dried fish and ramen, and sell fresh fish, processed products and original merchandise. <2026 Fixed-Point Survey of Homebuilders> Initiatives for Existing Customers: 47.1% Share for Return-Visit Promotion and Alumni Eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614618Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a July 2026 fixed-point survey of homebuilders conducted by 株式会社ビズ・クリエイション, the share selecting “return-visit promotion campaigns” and “events for former customers” among initiatives for existing customers rose from 35.8% to 47.1%, while the emphasis on individual sales outreach declined. DroR releases checklist for confirming work-interval rules; determine how to handle rest periods that extend into the next day’s start time for each patternhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614617Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn October 28, 株式会社DroR released a free checklist (PDF) to help companies set internal rules for cases in which a rest period under a work-interval system extends into the next day’s start time. [November 7 and 8] Try 5 urban sports for free at LaLaport Numazu! Skateboard competition also to be held on the 8thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614616Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe free urban sports experience event “Cross Sports Park in LaLaport Numazu,” hosted by 株式会社MoveX, will be held on November 7 and 8, 2026, featuring experiences in 5 sports and a skateboard competition. “Kong AI Gateway” adopted to strengthen governance in AI-driven development at Minna Bankhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614615Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKong株式会社 announced that 株式会社みんなの銀行 and ゼロバンク・デザインファクトリー株式会社 have adopted “Kong AI Gateway” to strengthen governance in AI-driven development. Entertainment industry’s top fortune teller “Getters Iida” to hold lucky-fortune talk show in Nirasaki City on December 5, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614614Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA lucky-fortune talk show by entertainment industry fortune teller “Getters Iida” will be held on December 5, 2026, at 東京エレクトロン韮崎文化ホール in Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture. General ticket sales begin September 5. Grid-connected low-voltage solar power plant with battery storage and super-overloading begins operationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614613Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サンヴィレッジ announced that its low-voltage solar power plant with battery storage and super-overloading has been connected to the grid and begun operations. “Meiji Milk Chocolate 100th Anniversary Exhibition” to be held! Advertisements and packaging from each era come together at Tokyo International Forum. Looking back on a history shared with Japanese consumers—and toward the next 100 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614612Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社明治 will hold a limited-time exhibition at Tokyo International Forum starting December 23, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of “Meiji Milk Chocolate,” first released in 1926. [MERCER bis] Reservations open for 2026 Christmas limited-edition chiffon cakes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614611Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMERCER bis, a chiffon cake specialty shop operated by MERCER OFFICE株式会社, will begin taking reservations on October 28 for 2 types of 2026 Christmas limited-edition chiffon cakes: Fresh Caramel Xmas and Strawberry and Tea Xmas. Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, POLA, Kyoto Prefectural Police and Kyoto City join forces! Women’s safety awareness event to be held at a university festival boothhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614610Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto University of Foreign Studies, in partnership with POLA, Kyoto Prefectural Police and Kyoto City, will hold an experiential public awareness event on women’s safety measures at its university festival, Gaidaisei, on November 4, 2026. [Featuring Daichi Hiroki] How will engineers’ work change in the AI era? Free event on “The polarization of engineers” to be held on Saturday, November 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614609Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テックビズ will host a free event on “The polarization of engineers in the AI era” on November 21, 2026, with Daichi Hiroki as a guest. [Free webinar on November 10] How to guard against phishing scams using stolen informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614608Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESACSiON will host a free webinar on November 10 explaining phishing scam tactics and countermeasures. miraii and パーソルキャリア co-host “Asobi Manabi Quest,” an experiential event for parents and children to take a step toward the future, at Azabudai Hillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614607Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社miraii and パーソルキャリア will co-host “Asobi Manabi Quest,” an experiential event for parents and children, at Azabudai Hills on November 14, 2026. 【ホテルアベスト札幌】物価高の旅行に新提案！話題のオールインクルーシブを都市型ホテル仕様に再構築した新コンセプト『ハーフインクルーシブ』の提供を開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614606Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アベストコーポレーション launched its new “Half-Inclusive” concept at ホテルアベスト札幌 on October 15, 2026. The concept adapts the all-inclusive model for an urban hotel and includes 5 services: a lounge before check-in and after checkout, 24-hour free drinks, happy hour, a night market and morning drinks. [Influenza outlook from this year through next] An early start and gradual spread: a “slow-burn” pattern. A different strain could cause another outbreak after the new year. クリニックフォア explains vaccination, how to seek care and preventive medication in detailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614597Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクリニックフォア analyzes that influenza in the 2026/27 season will begin spreading in a “slow-burn” pattern, with the possibility of another outbreak caused by a different strain after the new year. It explains countermeasures including vaccination and online consultations. [Survey report] “Action rate” after seeing a train advertisement recalled without prompting is 60%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614596Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オリコム surveyed the rate of related actions after people recalled train advertisements without prompting and found an overall rate of 60%. The action rate tended to be higher among people aged 15–29 in the Tokyo metropolitan area and among men in the Kansai region. Representative Morioka to speak at Amazon Ads-hosted “unBoxed Tokyo 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614595Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmazonに特化したマーケティング・テクノロジーを提供する株式会社ウブンは、2026年11月4日に開催されるAmazon Ads主催の「unBoxed Tokyo 2026」に代表取締役社長の森岡健太郎が登壇し、シルバースポンサーとしてブース出展を行うと発表した。 Autumn has arrived for the cats! A limited-edition autumn trading card themed around moonlight is here! A chance to win special perks, including cuddling and commemorative photos! “MOCHA Cats Trading Cards 2026 FALL ~A Moment in the Moonlight~”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614594Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESリポット株式会社 will begin selling the limited-edition autumn trading card “MOCHA Cats Trading Cards 2026 FALL ~A Moment in the Moonlight~” at all 36 cat café MOCHA locations on November 14, 2026. The cards cost 550 yen (tax included) and come with perks such as a cuddling photo session and a complimentary instant photo. About 70% of care facilities find it “difficult” to check on residents’ safety while they use the toilet — About 75% have been unsure when to speak to residents or enter the room out of consideration for privacyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614593Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey conducted by 日本コムシンク株式会社 and 未知株式会社, about 70% of care facilities find it difficult to check on residents’ safety while they use the toilet, making it a challenge to balance safety checks with privacy considerations. About 70% of respondents were positive about using sensors for monitoring. Only 33% of new products worldwide are “truly new,” down from 43% 10 years ago — In 2027, the basis of competition shifts from “products” to “outcomes”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614592Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESミンテルは「2027年グローバル消費者トレンド予測」を発表し、世界の新商品における「本当に新しい製品」の割合が10年前の43%から33%へ低下したと指摘。競争軸が「商品」から消費者が求める「成果」へ移行する「Products to Systems」への転換を提唱している。 メディコムジャパン to showcase reprocessing workflows and roles at Tokyo Dental Show 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614591Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESメディコムジャパン will exhibit at “Tokyo Dental Show 2026,” which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 7 and 8, 2026, showcasing reprocessing workflows and infection control products. It will also unveil a new paper cup for the first time. 株式会社コラボス × 株式会社MAYA STAFFING launch collaboration to improve call center productivity and develop product featureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614590Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コラボス and 株式会社MAYA STAFFING have launched a collaboration to improve call center productivity and develop product features. Building on their experience using the existing AI system “VLOOM” and CRM system “GROWCE,” the companies aim to improve operational efficiency and customer experience (CX) by combining their operational expertise and technical capabilities. Home-purchasing service 買いクル春日井・小牧店 marks 3rd anniversary — Appraisals at home for everything from furniture and appliances to hobby itemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614589Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe home-purchasing specialist 買いクル春日井・小牧店, operated by 株式会社RC, has provided in-home purchasing services in 春日井市, 小牧市, and surrounding areas since opening in October 2023, and will mark its 3rd anniversary in October 2026. It appraises a wide range of items, from furniture and appliances to hobby goods, and offers free appraisals at customers’ homes. November 8 has been officially recognized as “Yawaraka Day.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614588Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Yawaraka,” a product of 株式会社梅林堂, has been officially recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association as “Yawaraka Day” on November 8. The day was established because of the phrase’s wordplay and its affinity with the culture of gratitude. A commemorative campaign is being held, along with a feature on the company’s flagship product, “Nama Sable Yawaraka Gold Plain.” Business verification using public data and digital authentication introduced for new applications to the “Kensetsu Site Series”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614587Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエムシーディースリー株式会社 is introducing business verification using public data and digital authentication for new applications to its “Kensetsu Site Series” cloud services for the construction industry, aiming to reduce the burden of submitting documents and shorten processing times. Regional Shimbun launches “Chiiki no Ippin: A Tour of Japan,” a new project bringing food and stories rooted in communities across Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614586Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社地域新聞社 has launched “Chiiki no Ippin: A Tour of Japan,” a new project on its online store “Chiiki no Ippin” introducing food from across Japan and the stories behind it. The first feature is an article about 日下部味噌醤油醸造株式会社 in Hida-Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. 鈴与シンワート begins in-house provision of in-vehicle devices for the alcohol interlock feature of “AsaRepo”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614585Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES鈴与シンワート will begin providing in-house, from October 28, 2026, in-vehicle devices for the alcohol interlock feature of “AsaRepo,” its cloud service for pre-drive alcohol checks and temperature screening. Start 2027 with “Kaorizome” (welcoming the new year with fragrance). Nippon Kodo to release limited-quantity incense featuring the Year of the Sheephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614584Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本香堂 will release 3 limited-quantity incense sets featuring the zodiac sign for 2027, the Sheep. 【文化服装学院】3rd cohort of the Virtual Fashion Course’s “Digital Fashion Program” gets underway. With support from GeekOut, the program promotes the development of digital fashion talent using Robloxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614583Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith support from GeekOut, 文化服装学院 will launch the 3rd cohort of its “Digital Fashion Program,” which develops digital fashion talent using Roblox, in October 2026. 22 students will work on creating digital fashion. 【Back again this year! All-you-can-eat Yamagata La France】LA FRANCE FESTA, featuring all-you-can-eat Yamagata La France, the nation’s top-producing variety, will be held at the lunch buffet of ANAクラウンプラザホテル成田 starting November 1 (Sunday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614496Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESANAクラウンプラザホテル成田 will hold an all-you-can-eat Yamagata La France event at its lunch buffet from November 1 to December 25. 山を育て、木を活かし、人を繋ぐ。宇陀イノベーションセンター「VUTAI（ブタイ）」が『ウッドデザイン賞2026』ソーシャルデザイン部門を受賞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614495Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社類設計室が奈良県宇陀市に開設した宇陀イノベーションセンター「VUTAI」が、『ウッドデザイン賞2026』のソーシャルデザイン部門を受賞。森庄銘木産業との共同応募で、自社林活用や伝統工法建築、地域共創拠点としての運用が評価された。 First-ever location at Hakata Station: “Hakata NUMBER SHOT,” a sister restaurant of Daimyo NUMBER SHOT, featured in the 2019 Michelin Guide, to grand open at Maing Yokochō on Wednesday, Nov. 25!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614494Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHakata NUMBER SHOT, a bar operated by 株式会社FoomanLAB, will grand open at Maing Yokochō on Nov. 25. It is a sister restaurant of Daimyo NUMBER SHOT, featured in the 2019 Michelin Guide, and will serve food and drinks that make the most of Kyushu’s food culture. Toward a world where artists can continue their creative work with joy. IDEABLE WORKS, provider of the gallery platform “HACKK TAG,” raises approximately ¥180 million in Series A fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614493Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IDEABLE WORKS provides the gallery platform “HACKK TAG” and has completed an approximately ¥180 million Series A funding round. It also plans to move its headquarters to Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, in October 2026 and hold an opening event in November of the same year. 牛1頭からわずか約2～3kgしかとれない希少部位「牛ハラミ」を豪快に味わう！牛ハラミを主役に、豚バラを組み合わせたボリューム満点の新作丼！10月30日より、『牛ハラミ豚バラすたみな焼肉丼』を新発売！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614492Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アントワークス will launch the limited-time “Beef Skirt Steak and Pork Belly Hearty Yakiniku Bowl,” made with rare beef skirt steak and pork belly, at stores nationwide starting Oct. 30, 2026. コピック＆アイシーが各地域のイベント「仙台画材フェス」「ひめじ文具博」「アニメフクオカ」に出展しますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614491Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社G-Tooは、2026年10月31日および11月1日に開催される「仙台画材フェス」、「ひめじ文具博」、「アニメフクオカ」の3つのイベントに出展し、コピックおよびアイシーブランドの新製品販売やワークショップを実施する。 【UNI COFFEE ROASTERY】 to take part in “Colors, Future! Summit 2026” and sell a limited-edition collaboration menu item featuring Kuzumochi from 川崎大師 山門前 住吉https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614490Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“UNI COFFEE ROASTERY,” operated by 株式会社GRACE, will take part in the event “Colors, Future! Summit 2026,” held in Kawasaki City on Nov. 1, 2026, and sell a collaboration menu item with 川崎大師 山門前 住吉. “Ticket Restaurant,” which offers Mastercard payments, now available at more than 220,000 Suntory “Jihanpi”-compatible vending machines nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614489Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エデンレッドジャパン announced that its meal subsidy service “Ticket Restaurant,” using Mastercard payments, will become available starting Oct. 28, 2026, at more than 220,000 vending machines nationwide compatible with Suntory Beverage Solution’s cashless vending machine app “Jihanpi.” タクシー大手・「桜にN」マークの日本交通 プロサーファー加藤翔平選手とアスリート育成プログラムへの加入契約を締結https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614488Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本交通株式会社 has signed pro surfer Shohei Kato to join its athlete development program, “Team 日本交通.” オクトパスエナジー procures renewable energy using 東北電力’s “Soramina” servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614487Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESオクトパスエナジー has begun procuring new renewable energy sources by using 東北電力’s renewable energy matching service “Soramina” to match with power producers nationwide, excluding Okinawa Prefecture. 【Yomogidai, Meito Ward, Nagoya】24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Meito Yomogidai” to open Nov. 9｜75th location nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614486Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエーイーシー株式会社 will open “ECOFIT24 Meito Yomogidai” in Meito Ward, Nagoya, on Nov. 9, 2026, making it the company’s 75th location nationwide. Its cumulative membership has topped 50,000. Supports “Connecting Through Books,” a networking event in Kamigori Town, Hyogo Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614485Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トーハン partnered with Kamigori Town, Hyogo Prefecture, to hold “Connecting Through Books,” a networking event under a comprehensive partnership agreement, on Oct. 12, 2026. A taste of all of Mie in a single bite. Baby castella specialty shop “カステラMARUMI” to open at VISON on Saturday, Oct. 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614484Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“カステラMARUMI,” a baby castella specialty shop, will open on Oct. 31, 2026, inside VISON, a resort complex in Taki Town, Mie Prefecture. It is operated by 株式会社味国屋. Change launches video training materials to prevent sexual harassment against job seekers and othershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614483Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESChange, a subsidiary of 株式会社チェンジホールディングス, has launched a campaign offering free, limited-time access to video training materials for employees involved in recruitment, following the requirement to implement measures to prevent sexual harassment against job seekers and others, which took effect on Oct. 1, 2026. 理経 places funds in 三井住友銀行’s “Green Yen Time Deposit,” contributing to reduced environmental impact and a sustainable society through its investment activitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614482Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社理経 has placed funds in 三井住友銀行’s “Green Yen Time Deposit.” As part of its sustainability strategy, the move aims to contribute to reducing environmental impact and realizing a sustainable society through its investment activities. A big autumn event in lush Chikozan Park! The 12th Chikozan Waku Waku Park Festival will be held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614481Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 12th Chikozan Waku Waku Park Festival will be held at Chikozan Park in Sayama City on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. It is organized by 智光山パークマネジメントJV公益財団法人埼玉県公園緑地協会. A variety of events will be held, including a community stage, food trucks and a stamp rally. 株式会社M2X, provider of next-generation cloud-based equipment maintenance, releases a case study on adoption by 三和罐詰株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614480Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社M2X has released a case study on 三和罐詰株式会社, which adopted its equipment maintenance cloud service “M2X” and centralized spare-parts inventory across 2 factories, preventing lengthy downtime caused by stockouts. Steam bundle of “Palworld / パルワールド” and “Graveyard Keeper 2” launches today! Get 10% off when purchased together!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614479Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ポケットペア announced the launch today of a Steam bundle of “Palworld / パルワールド” and “Graveyard Keeper 2,” with 10% off when purchased together. 【nana's green tea】2027 lucky bags, packed with matcha-themed items and offering about 2 times their price in value, available for web reservations starting Nov. 10 (Tue)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614478Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESnana's green tea, operated by 株式会社七葉, will sell a limited number of 2027 lucky bags themed around matcha, with web reservations opening on Nov. 10. Priced at ¥8,900, each bag contains items worth about 2.2 times the price. DigiKey adds more than 27,000 new products and 93 suppliers to its in-stock product lineup in the third quarter of 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614477Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigiKey added more than 27,000 new products and 93 suppliers to its in-stock product lineup in the third quarter of 2026, bringing the cumulative total of new products listed on its website to 507,000. It also announced plans to invest $100 million over the next 18 months to expand its global distribution operations. 【More than 300 companies have inquired within 1 month of launch!】Monthly-fee-free LINE messaging tool “Lフリー” meets small and midsize businesses’ needs for LINE operations with unlimited messaging and no additional chargeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614476Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLフリー, a monthly-fee-free LINE messaging tool provided by 株式会社SVC, received inquiries from more than 300 companies in total within about 1 month of launching in September 2026. Among people who sleep with dogs or cats in winter, 71.7% find it “hard to turn over.” Of those, 89.0% say they “feel happy when their pets snuggle up,” revealing a “happy dilemma” in the bedroomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614475Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey conducted by 株式会社Morght, operator of the sleep brand NELL, 71.7% of people who sleep with dogs or cats in winter find it “hard to turn over.” However, 89.0% say they “feel happy when their pets snuggle up,” highlighting the challenge of making room to turn over through thoughtful bedding choices. “Tourism and Community Development Seminar” project presentation to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614474Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES愛知県 will hold a project presentation for its “Tourism and Community Development Seminar” on Nov. 7, 2026, with the aims of realizing sustainable tourism and developing talent. After presentations by 15 groups, 2 outstanding projects will be selected, with the goal of commercializing them through “旅ろっ！愛知.” Peace cannot be achieved simply by “protecting” it—なかよし学園’s Rie Nakamura presents the “CHOICE Education Model” internationally at Windsor城 in the UKhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614473Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRie Nakamura, secretary-general of 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト, presented the “CHOICE Education Model” internationally at the “ICCC Windsor Consultation” held at Windsor城 in the UK, advocating an approach to peacebuilding and education that emphasizes choice and agency as well as protection. First at Lake Biwa Museum: original cards made with visitors’ own photos | “Memory Card Project®” exhibits at Biwako Museum Festival 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614472Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PKBソリューション will exhibit its “Memory Card Project®” for the first time at “Biwako Museum Festival 2026,” held at the Shiga Prefectural Lake Biwa Museum, and issue original cards free of charge using photos from visitors’ smartphones. 【2026 Christmas】The theme is “Cheers to Christmas!” Yokohama chocolate shop VANILLABEANS opens reservations on Nov. 1 for new cakes inspired by tiramisu and morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614471Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYokohama chocolate shop VANILLABEANS, operated by チョコレートデザイン株式会社, will begin taking reservations on Nov. 1 for its 2026 Christmas cakes, including a new cake inspired by tiramisu and classic favorites, under the theme “Cheers to Christmas!” “Recommended companies” versus “companies that won’t let you down”: do AI recommendations change? GEORank compares and testshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614470Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA study using GEORank, operated by シースリーレーヴ株式会社, queried AI about website production companies in Tokyo using two different prompts: “recommended companies” and “companies that won’t let you down.” The results showed that recommendations and sources varied, with differences arising not only from rephrasing but also across repeated responses. APTO signs basic agreement (MOU) with オリックス・レンテック株式会社 toward a business partnership in robotics implementation supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614469Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社APTO and オリックス・レンテック株式会社 have signed a basic agreement (MOU) toward a business partnership in robotics implementation support. Takeout shop “Chiikawa Baby Castella Kyoto Nishiki Store” grand opens at Nishiki Market on Wed., Nov. 18!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614468Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社寺子屋 will grand open its Kyoto Nishiki Store, the 2nd location of the takeout shop “Chiikawa Baby Castella,” on Nov. 18, 2026. High-protein “wellness bread” YOUR BREAD surpasses 500,000 servings sold cumulativelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614467Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社YOUR MEAL announced that cumulative sales of its high-protein, long-life bread YOUR BREAD surpassed 500,000 servings in October 2026. It will also join 朝たんぱく協会 as a supporting member and hold a commemorative campaign. Short video explaining the system released for employees of organizations that have adopted the “Hagukumi Corporate Pension”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614466Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベター・プレイス has released a short video for employees of organizations that have adopted the “Hagukumi Corporate Pension,” explaining the system in about 3 and a half minutes. The video aims to address challenges faced by on-site workers who have difficulty attending information sessions, such as those working shifts, and can be viewed on a smartphone without logging in. 『A Train on a Certain Star』 wins the grand prize at the 7th “TSUTAYA Picture Book Awards”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614465Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカルチュア・エクスペリエンス株式会社 announced that 『A Train on a Certain Star』 (福音館書店) has been selected for the grand prize at the 7th “TSUTAYA Picture Book Awards.” The winning book will be featured in promotions at TSUTAYA and 蔦屋書店 stores nationwide starting Nov. 1. Starring Keisuke Koide! BUMP’s hugely popular original short drama, whose revenue surpassed 100 million yen, returns for its eagerly awaited 3rd season: 『Earn 30 Million! – Yakuza Feud Arc –』 begins exclusive streaming on Wed., Oct. 28 at 19:00https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614464Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESemole株式会社 announced that the latest installment in the BUMP original short drama series 『Earn 30 Million!』, whose revenue surpassed 100 million yen following its release in April 2026, will begin exclusive streaming at 19:00 on Oct. 28, 2026. Season 3, 『Earn 30 Million! – Yakuza Feud Arc –』, stars Keisuke Koide and depicts a yakuza conflict set in a host club in Kabukicho. Katsuyuki Motohiro, director of 『Bayside Shakedown』, appears as the first guest! New program “So, who actually makes this?” launches, with Shintaro Morimoto exploring the stories behind hit workshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614463Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アトラエ will launch the new program “So, who actually makes this?” on the YouTube channel “Kaishainzu” starting Oct. 28. Film director Katsuyuki Motohiro will appear as the first guest, discussing behind-the-scenes stories from 『Bayside Shakedown』 and his philosophy of team-building. Macbee Planet establishes dedicated team for global companies expanding their businesses in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614462Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Macbee Planet has established a dedicated team to provide performance-based LTV marketing for global companies seeking to strengthen their business operations in the Japanese market amid an increase in direct investment in Japan. G-gen rolls out enterprise “Gemini,” powered by the latest frontier model “Gemini 4 Argon,” company-widehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614461Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社G-gen has rolled out “Gemini,” an enterprise AI platform based on Google Cloud’s latest frontier model, “Gemini 4 Argon,” company-wide. Over 40% cite “varying knowledge levels” as a challenge in partner education — Survey of 303 administrators of partner programshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614460Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シェアウィズ surveyed 303 administrators of partner programs and found that the biggest challenge in partner education is “varying knowledge levels.” The survey also features a case study from 株式会社マネーフォワード. From “using” AI to “achieving results.” W２ holds company-wide contest to strengthen AI implementation capabilities.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614459Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESW２株式会社 held the “W2 Group AI Boost Contests” to strengthen AI implementation capabilities across the company, sharing 32 examples of AI use across 5 areas, including development, operations, and design. Results included a 95% reduction in implementation workload, and the company aims to improve business processes and enhance customer value by sharing insights across the organization. Is your guest futon, used only a few times a year, taking up storage space? The compact “Nebukuron AW Premium” is back on sale—spacious when in use, compact when storedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614458Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBears Rock株式会社 is bringing back the compact “Nebukuron AW Premium,” drawing on its expertise as a sleeping bag manufacturer to solve the problem of storing guest futons. 【MYTREX】First crowdfunding campaign! “MYTREX ZONE Pillow,” a pillow that supports sleep with sound, launches early on Makuake from 10/31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614457Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社創通メディカル announced that its “MYTREX ZONE Pillow,” a pillow that supports sleep with sound, will launch early on the crowdfunding platform “Makuake” starting Oct. 31, 2026. The price is 33,000 yen (tax included). Learn hands-on functional assessment and exercise instruction for neck and shoulder problems: STAR Pilates to hold specialist workshop led by Korean instructor ByungGwan Yun on Dec. 6 in Fukuokahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614456Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTAR Pilates, operated by ＳＤエンターテイメント株式会社, will hold a specialist workshop on functional assessment and exercise instruction for neck and shoulder problems, led by Korean instructor ByungGwan Yun, in Fukuoka on Dec. 6, 2026. スタイレム announces the relocation of its Shanghai, China subsidiary's officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614455Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスタイレム株式会社 announced that it relocated the office of its Shanghai, China subsidiary, 「時代夢商貿（上海）有限公司」, on October 26, 2026. The ever-popular Coffee Cream Bun and the revived bread 「アンドレ」, first introduced in 1993, arrive! Fall new and revived products go on sale starting Sunday, November 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261028-09/index-en-p8.html#n3614454Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクックハウス, operated by 株式会社ダイヤ, is holding an autumn campaign and launched 7 new products, including the Coffee Cream Bun and revived product 「アンドレ」, on November 1, 2026.