https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1118 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 179 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633916Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジチタイリンク will begin supporting donations for the second round of 株式会社ムトウ’s “publicly solicited corporate hometown tax donations” on Oct. 29, 2026. In the first round, 11 municipalities nationwide accepted “WeCLEAR” bone-conduction sound collectors. The second round will expand eligibility to include medical care, welfare and disaster prevention, with a target of approximately 200 donated units in total. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633915Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BUB has marked its 8th anniversary and revamped the official website for its experiential resort, “BUB RESORT.” The new site is designed to help families choose a destination and features information on 4 locations and more than 300 experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633914Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Skyfallによるポイ活調査で、全体の74.9％が生活水準の維持・向上において重要と回答。楽天とPayPayのポイント経済圏が2強であり、83.6％以上が複数の経済圏を併用していることが明らかになった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633913Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBritish American Tobacco Japan G.K. will launch a new flavor of its oral tobacco product “VELO,” “VELO Mango Ice Medium,” on Nov. 2, 2026, and begin sales at major convenience store chains on Nov. 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633912Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社A has published an article explaining how TikTok Shop ads “GMV Max” work. Based on Astream Deep data, it shows that 17 of the top 20 videos by sales ran ads. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633911Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESClaGla（株式会社クラグラ） will exhibit at “Nazotoki Market 2026,” held on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, and will offer an advance, event-exclusive sale of its new release, “Moiwa Shogi Club: Midwinter Drive.” Buyers will receive a special postcard puzzle, and customers who purchase 3 puzzle-solving games will receive a 500-yen discount. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633910Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社データX will exhibit its business management system “kpiee” at “DX General Expo 2026 Autumn Tokyo,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 4 to 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633909Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAGF Kanto, a production company of Ajinomoto AGF, held “AGF Kanto Factory Open Day!” on Oct. 10, 2026, to mark the 30th anniversary of the factory’s completion, bringing together local residents and employees. The company also announced that it will change its name to “AGF群馬株式会社” effective Feb. 1, 2027, to underscore its ties to Gunma Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633908Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES帝国不動産株式会社 held a business briefing for partner companies at 帝国ホテル on Oct. 5, 2026, with a record 299 attendees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633907Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJA Obihiro Kawanishi, NEC, NEC Networks & System Integration, and Morse Micro successfully demonstrated remote monitoring and control, as well as autonomous operation, of a robotic tractor using 850MHz-band Wi-Fi HaLow in a large-scale field in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido. The demonstration confirmed that the tractor could operate without video delay at a communication distance of up to 1,000m, marking a first in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633906Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シーアールイー has published the “Warehouse and Logistics Real Estate Market Report, September 2026 Edition,” which summarizes market trends for rental warehouses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633905Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESINNISFREE, the skincare brand operated by Amorepacific Japan, will launch 2 types of hydrogel masks exclusively through its official online store starting Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633904Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜バニラ株式会社は、2026年11月1日よりブランドロゴやパッケージを一新し、「SWEET ENTERTAINMENT」を掲げてリブランディングを行う。フラッグシップ商品「塩バニラフィナンシェ」も素材と製法を改良して進化させる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633903Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オープントーン will hold a free 3-day webinar in November 2026 for local governments and tourism facilities to learn how to optimize for AI search. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633902Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESダイソン株式会社 announced the results of a survey on indoor environments involving 1,779 people who live with dogs, revealing a lack of understanding of airborne fine particles caused by shedding and dander during moulting season. It also introduced features of the related products “Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool™ Gen1” and the “Dyson V12 Detect Slim” series, and provided details of its “Black Friday Sale,” which begins Oct. 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633901Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Uravation has released for free “Generative AI Pricing and Plans at a Glance: October 2026 Edition,” comparing prices and terms for individual, team, and business plans across 4 services: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633900Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES浅草ビューホテル will begin serving “THE ASAKUSA DINING: A Culinary Journey,” Chapter Five, “Niigata’s Bounty,” featuring ingredients from Niigata Prefecture, starting Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633899Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaito City, Osaka Prefecture, and 株式会社タカラッシュ will hold “Daito City Mystery Tour: The Mysterious Map Connecting 70 Years” from Nov. 2, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027, to mark the 70th anniversary of the city’s establishment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633898Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESシフトプラス株式会社 will launch a feature integrating テックタッチ株式会社’s “TechTouch AI Hub” with “Local Government AI zevo,” a generative AI service for government agencies, starting Oct. 26, 2026. Developed in response to a request from 宮崎県都城市, the feature will enable staff to ask questions using RAG on their business system screens. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633897Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Wunderbar has published a case study on 大木製薬株式会社’s engagement of Ami Kikuchi through the “Skettt” IP platform. E-commerce sales for its pharmaceutical brand “Papaz Jelly” grew by approximately 10 times, and the response rate for event surveys also improved. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633896Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイブリッジ株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on NPS and attitude change on Nov. 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633895Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラクス will launch an advertising campaign on Nov. 2 under the new brand message for its business support cloud service, “楽楽クラウド”: “Good Ways to Grow. When you make a change, make it for the better.” It will also expand features and services for enterprise companies and strengthen its customer success organization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633894Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe International Business Communication Association (IIBC) has announced the winners of the 18th IIBC High School English Essay Contest. A record 226 schools entered the individual category, while 68 schools entered the group category. The top prize went to Rei Hayashi of かえつ有明高等学校. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633893Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ピエトロは、6回目の「レシピコンテスト」で選ばれた3品の期間限定メニューを2026年11月5日から提供開始する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633892Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ハシートップイン will hold the “ClawZ 1st Anniversary” fair to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the character ClawZ at participating stores nationwide from late November. The lineup will include plush toys from a new series, limited-quantity figures and merchandise. Customers will receive a limited-edition postcard as a purchase bonus. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633891Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESケイトステージラッシュ名古屋金山店は2026年10月1日より、まつげパーマ前のケアオプション「パーマ長持ちプラスケア」と「アイケアシャンプー」を導入した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633890Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESｍｓｈ株式会社’s makeup brand ラブ・ライナー will release 3 limited-edition eyeliners in collaboration with creator “可哀想に！”’s characters “おぱんちゅうさぎ” and “んぽちゃむ” in limited quantities from Nov. 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633889Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, Office of Culture and Information, has highlighted Erzincan as a destination to visit in fall and winter 2026, showcasing natural attractions such as Karanlık Canyon and Girlevik Falls, outdoor activities, and the opening status of Ergan Mountain Ski Resort for this season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633888Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKärcher Japan is expanding sales channels for the “SC 1 Multi Series” steam cleaner and will begin selling it at major home improvement stores, electronics retailers and other brick-and-mortar stores nationwide in stages from November 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633887Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NearMe is launching a pilot service for tourist “pre-booked taxis” in partnership with Tokushima Prefecture and Naruto City, running from Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027. The service connects Tokushima Awaodori Airport with tourist destinations in the city and elsewhere, with shared rides offering discounts of up to 50%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633886Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Deep Growth Partnersは、28卒学生759名を対象とした調査で、秋冬インターンへの参加意向が過去最高の81.7%に達し、学生の目的が「企業理解」から「本選考への直結パス」へシフトしていることを明らかにした。年内内定希望者も4割超となった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633885Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlying Tiger Copenhagen (operated by Zebra Japan株式会社) is selling a new series of products featuring the Nordic elf “Nisse” as part of its Christmas campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633884Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セカンドリテイリング announced that it will open a total of 12 new stores in November 2026 across 4 business formats, including セカンドストリート locations in Japan and overseas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633883Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESエムオーテックス株式会社 will hold the online conference “Security MOTION 2026 Winter” on Dec. 10, 2026, featuring a keynote address by Akie Iriyama, a professor at Waseda University Business School. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633882Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESブティックス株式会社 will hold the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]” at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 17 and 18, with plans for 16 specialized seminar sessions and other programming focused on improving administrative department efficiency and promoting digital transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633881Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNotePM, a knowledge management SaaS provided by Project Mode, a subsidiary of トヨクモ株式会社, won No. 1 in the knowledge management tools category at the “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” organized by SmartCamp. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633880Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarudai Foods has begun developing products using fermented koji ingredients from NoMy Japan株式会社, aiming to provide a sustainable supply of protein and help solve social challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633879Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社パンフォーユーは、KDDIの「Pontaパス ポイントプレミアム交換」サービスに、パンスクの名店のパン詰め合わせ（4,700円相当）を提供開始する。Pontaパス会員は3,700ポイントで交換可能。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633878Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsahi Kasei Homes has signed a basic agreement to use Alexa+, a generative AI-powered personal assistant provided by Amazon. The initiative is the first of its kind among major domestic homebuilders and aims to enhance smart home experiences at Hebel Haus and other homes, as well as provide monitoring support for older adults. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633877Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESara and Sockwell, operated by ウェスキー株式会社, will hold a joint pop-up in Harajuku starting November 11, 2026. The brands will offer paired recommendations for compression socks and shoes, and Sockwell will run a promotion offering 1 free pair with the purchase of 3 pairs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633876Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOne人事株式会社 began offering MCP functionality on September 14, 2026, connecting generative AI “ChatGPT” with human resources data platform “OneDB.” The feature enables natural-language talent searches and Excel/CSV report creation, and is read-only, retaining existing viewing permissions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633875Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トリドールホールディングス and 丸亀製麺 will hold “Marugame Udon Fest 2026” in 丸亀市, Kagawa Prefecture, on November 28 under a comprehensive regional revitalization partnership agreement with the city. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633874Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オンワードコーポレートデザイン has created new uniforms for Sanyo Denki and its group companies. They are scheduled to be worn starting December 1, 2027, marking the first redesign in approximately 30 years as part of the company’s 100th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633873Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES名古屋マリオットアソシアホテルは、2026年11月11日から12月25日まで「Timeless Christmas」をテーマにロビー装飾を実施し、高さ約3mのツリーやミニコンサート、ギフトショップでのオリジナル商品販売を行う。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633872Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テイクアンドギヴ・ニーズ will open the luxury lifestyle hotel “GRAND GENTLE KOBE” in spring 2028, inside a redevelopment complex in front of Sannomiya Station in Kobe. The hotel will have 63 rooms and also offer wedding and convention facilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633871Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by ADTANK株式会社 found that 56% of people trust AI recommendations when choosing a hotel, but only 2% book directly. The findings show that consumers tend to use AI to narrow down their options, then conduct their final checks themselves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633870Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IVRy partnered with 大塚商会 to begin offering its conversational AI platform “IVRy” through 大塚商会’s “Tayoreru” service brand on October 29. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633869Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESスケーター株式会社 has added 2 new designs featuring Sanrio Characters Usahana and Hangyodon to its acrylic cups, which are now available in 8 designs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633868Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人グリーンコープ共同体 will visit nursery schools and evacuation centers in Yatsushiro City, Uki City, and Hikawa Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, and give Halloween treats to children. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633867Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サルース, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社セレス, has begun handling the domestically approved drug スリンダ錠28 through its online medical consultation service エニピル. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633866Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESカルティエ will launch new Baignoire watches featuring its signature motif, Clou de Paris, on Nov. 1. A total of 5 models will be available: 2 bangle-style models and 3 leather-strap models, priced from ¥2,310,000 to ¥10,824,000. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633865Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京エレクトロン デバイス株式会社 announced its financial results for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending March 2027, along with revisions to its full-year earnings forecast and a dividend increase. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633864Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESViaggio Blu, a women's fashion brand operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, has released visuals for its latest 2026 Winter Collection on its official online site, J Lounge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633863Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting consultations on partnering to support client companies, targeting labor and social security attorneys and other professionals, in anticipation of mandatory stress checks at workplaces with fewer than 50 employees from April 2028. It offers a role-sharing model in which professionals handle the procedures, while BODY PALETTE provides post-check exercise, health education, and health status monitoring. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633862Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メガネトップは、2026年10月30日に福岡県行橋市のコスタ行橋に「眼鏡市場 コスタ行橋店」を新規出店する。オープン記念としてオリジナルグッズやクーポンのプレゼント、Vポイント5倍キャンペーンなどが開催される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633861Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Marugame Udon Fest 2026,” hosted by 株式会社丸亀製麺, トリドールHD, and Marugame City, will be held in Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 28. Events will include the final of “SANU-1 GRAND PRIX 2026,” a competition among Sanuki udon artisans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633860Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES宮崎県都城市は、テックタッチ株式会社とシフトプラス株式会社の2社と連携し、財務会計システム画面上から生成AI「自治体AI zevo」のRAG機能に質問できる機能を2026年10月26日より開始した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633859Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESフロンティア株式会のBtoBビジネスマッチングサービス「レディクル」が、「ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall」のビジネスマッチングサイト部門で4期連続となる「Leader」を受賞した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633858Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWonjungyo Hair's first holiday coffret, “ウォンジョンヨ ヘアオイル＆ハンドクリームセット,” will go on sale nationwide in a limited quantity starting Nov. 16, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633857Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マクアケ announced that the total amount of support purchases in audio-visual-related categories from January to September 2026 reached approximately 1.8 times the record set in the previous full year, with growth of approximately 3 times year over year. Demand is increasing for AI-equipped devices and high-end projectors, among other products, and the company will exhibit at “Autumn Headphone Festival 2026” on Nov. 7. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633856Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プロントコーポレーション will launch “ボジョグリア,” a sangria supervised by EXILE SHOKICHI, at all PRONTO locations starting Nov. 19, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633612Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPixie Dust Technologies announced an analysis of CogEvo cognitive function scores for 369 people who regularly listened to gamma-wave sound, confirming score increases after 30–90 days in all 5 categories, including attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633611Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of the “AI Beer Project,” a joint initiative by 株式会社ヘッドウォータース, Data Impact, Fujitsu and ハノイ工科大学（HUST）, 10,000 limited-edition beers were produced and distributed to mark HUST’s 70th anniversary, following recipe generation using causal AI and test brewing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633610Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社山田養蜂場 released the results of a survey on members’ attitudes and practices regarding fashion and beauty. Average monthly spending was 28,276 yen, with fashion and skincare accounting for approximately 70%, and more than half of respondents (55.4%) showing a strong interest in fashion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633609Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSince 2025, Seibu Railway has used kintone as its company-wide platform for approximately 3,600 employees and developed more than 1,600 apps. Cybozu published a case study on its use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633608Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グレートベアーズ has signed an official partnership agreement with 東京バス株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633607Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESResilience tech company 株式会社Spectee joined 一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会（JEITA） as a full member on September 9, 2026, and also joined the association’s “JEITA Digital Ecosystem Study Group” as a general member. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633606Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESアルサーガパートナーズ has launched its “Google Workspace Implementation Support Service” to help small and medium-sized businesses advance digital transformation and improve operational efficiency. The service consists of 3 phases: initial setup, training to promote adoption, and digital transformation training to support effective use. It aims to improve operational efficiency by leveraging generative AI tools such as Gemini and NotebookLM. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633605Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGO株式会社 will operate its “GO Economy” ride-sharing service for a limited time during the autumn foliage season in November 2026, on routes between Kyoto Station and the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine areas, in cooperation with the Kyoto Taxi Association and 10 taxi operators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633604Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESラクスル株式会社 and 株式会社プレイド are launching a personalized direct mail solution using 1st Party Customer Data. The solution combines data analysis and targeting through PLAID’s CX platform “KARTE” with Raksul’s direct mail production and delivery infrastructure, providing an end-to-end service that includes effectiveness measurement, PDCA operations and support for bringing the work in-house. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633603Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA YouTube video of QuizKnock, operated by 株式会社baton, playing the brain-teasing game “Pokémon Friends,” offered by 株式会社ポケモン, was released on October 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633602Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESロジザード株式会社 will speak at “Logistics DX Future Conference 2026,” hosted by X Mile株式会社 on November 11, 2026, and present efforts to realize the Physical Internet through “Bit Waybill.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633601Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHENNGE株式会社’s cloud security service “HENNGE One” received the top “Leader” award in 9 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633600Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESセーフィー株式会社 has invested in Singapore-based video AI analytics company Ailytics Pte Ltd., aiming to improve safety management at construction and manufacturing sites and accelerate the promotion of “Site AX.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633599Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 100 NISA users in their 30s conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that just 12.0% had consulted an expert. The most common reasons for not seeking advice were “It seems like it would cost money” and “They might recommend products,” tied at 55.7%. YouTube was the most common source for researching product choices, at 41.6%, while 78.8% said they planned to use their investments for “living expenses in retirement.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633598Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タナベコンサルティング spoke at the “Next-Generation Corporate Competitiveness Study Group,” hosted by 一般財団法人企業活力研究所 on Oct. 5, 2026, sharing key points and real-world examples of corporate growth through “serial M&A.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633597Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKensuke Tamura of NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社 will speak at a seminar hosted by 株式会社情報機構 on Nov. 12, 2026, explaining chemical management at worksites handling small quantities of many product types, including SDS management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633596Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith support from the Hitachi Solutions Group, Logisteed replaced its ERP system at approximately 40 sites in Asia, Europe, and the United States with “Microsoft Dynamics 365,” standardizing operations and significantly streamlining financial closing and consolidation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633595Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社FiNC Technologies will hold a free webinar on health management on Nov. 18, 2026, the 10th installment of its “Health Management Terakoya Series.” The seminar will explain how to put a strategy map into words, how to run the PDCA cycle, and the international standard “Well-being ISO (ISO 25554).” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633594Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社天職市場 will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 5, 2026, explaining the realities of job-based employment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633593Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESサンフロンティアホテルマネジメント株式会社 rebranded and reopened “スカイハートホテル博多,” operated by スカイハートホテル株式会社, as “日和ホテルFlex博多” on Oct. 29, 2026. The hotel renovated its 157 guest rooms and restaurant and offers complimentary services and a breakfast buffet. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633592Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ギブリー has launched “Givery Proactive Cyber Defense AI,” custom-tuned using TypeSafe’s AI model “Jev.” The service combines email threat detection with a security information search platform, monitors 5 attack surfaces 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and automatically coordinates the collection and verification of public information with defensive actions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633591Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES弥生株式会社 has released a free webinar covering the basics of filing a tax return for Reiwa 8 and changes to the tax system. Tax accountant Yuichi Miyahara explains the process from preparation to filing, offering a comprehensive guide for sole proprietors and freelancers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633590Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社旺文社 published 2 books on Oct. 29: “TOEFL Test English Vocabulary 3800, 5th Edition” and “TOEFL Test English Idioms 700, 5th Edition,” updated for the January 2026 revision of the TOEFL iBT test. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633589Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アトレ will hold the Christmas promotion “SANTA is You!” at OIMACHI TRACKS SHOPS & RESTAURANTS from Nov. 1, 2026. The event will feature AI-powered store recommendations, decorations by Momoko Kijima, illuminations, and exclusive products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633582Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン will run a campaign at バーガーキング® locations on October 31, 2026, from 14:00 to 18:00, offering free soft-serve ice cream and stickers to the first 30 customers aged 18 or under who say “Trick or Treat.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633572Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESand factory株式会社 announced that it has added a new feature to the fortune-telling app “Love Me Do’s Fortune-Telling: Absolute Number,” offering all 14 types of “Day-of-the-Week Daily Absolute Number Tarot.” The readings are free on Monday through Saturday, with a limited-time price of 160 yen on Sunday. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633571Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゴンチャ ジャパン will begin selling its New Year’s limited-edition lucky bag, “Gong cha original HAPPINESS BAG 2027,” online only from November 13, 2026. Priced at 7,500 yen, it includes a Jingdezhen-made mug, tea bags, loose-leaf tea, a tote bag, and digital drink tickets worth approximately 6,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633570Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe all-night event “Cybertokyo,” hosted by 苺りなはむ, will be held on November 6, 2026, at ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The lineup includes STARKIDS, 4s4ki, returning after recuperation, and tonser, who is visiting Japan, among many other artists. Tickets cost from 5,500 yen to 20,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633569Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES青山商事株式会社 will launch “Suit Buffet,” a women’s suit line that lets customers freely mix and match jackets and bottoms, on October 29 to eliminate the need to compromise when buying a suit for an unexpected business meeting or interview. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633568Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バトンズ announced that it has registered 22 companies in Nagano Prefecture’s “Shinshu Partner VC,” for which it serves as the administrative office, and will hold a consultation session on subsidy use for eligible startups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633567Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWILLER ACROSS株式会社とWILLER MARKETING株式会社は、京阪バス株式会社が展開する定期観光バス「おこしバス」において、予約・販売システム「WiLL」の提供を開始した。これにより、オンライン事前決済や一斉メール通知などのデジタル化が推進され、インバウンド対応と利便性向上が図られる。サービス運用開始日は2026年8月7日。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633566Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES西川株式会社 reopened its experiential store, “nishikawa shop トキハ本店,” on the 3rd floor of the トキハ本店 department store in Oita City, Oita Prefecture, on October 29, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633565Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBISTRO FAVORI 代官山, operated by 株式会社シティコミュニケーションズ, will offer a Nordic Christmas-themed afternoon tea for a limited time from November 7, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The price is 7,000 yen, including all-you-can-drink tea and coffee. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633564Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESLeather goods brand “TSUCHIYA KABAN” from 株式会社土屋鞄製造所 has revamped its signature women’s “Gusset Code” series and will release 6 new designs on November 5, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633563Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“DELISH KITCHEN,” a recipe video platform operated by 株式会社エブリー, has begun integrating with Amazon’s next-generation AI assistant, “Alexa+,” and will contribute recipe recommendations on Alexa+. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633562Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTerra Charge株式会社 has launched the 3rd edition of “Kokoterra!,” a campaign for the EV charging service テラチャージ. Participants who correctly answer all questions in a quiz themed around 6 prefectures, including Iwate Prefecture, will receive a 50% discount coupon. The company also announced a redesigned app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633561Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTERRADA ART STUDIO 京都, operated by 寺田倉庫株式会社, will host a talk event on November 20, 2026, with co-curators from 株式会社ロフトワーク and Lightseeing Kyoto South, discussing the future and creative potential of the area around Kyoto Station. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633560Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESオラクルはOpenAIを基盤とする「Oracle AI Security Mesh」を発表し、OCI Identity AssuranceおよびOCI Zero Trust Packet Routingと連携してエンタープライズ・セキュリティを強化する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261029-09/index-en-p3.html#n3633559Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル will hold a model audition to recruit the “2nd Latte Girl,” who will begin activities for the PINK-latte brand in April 2027. Applications open on October 30, 2026.