# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-29 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 of 13

One 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.

## アップリンク広島 launches “CINEMA FOR THE FUTURE,” a crowdfunding support initiative

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000148062.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466991-en.html
- anchor: #n3632829
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社アップリンク、アップリンク広島、アップリンク吉祥寺、アップリンク京都、Agnès Varda-JR-Ciné-Tamaris、Social Animals、Duck Diver Films、Kong Gulerod Film

有限会社アップリンク has launched “CINEMA FOR THE FUTURE,” a crowdfunding support initiative for アップリンク広島 cinema & cafe, scheduled to open on the 6th floor of “パセーラ” in central Hiroshima in spring 2027. The first installment includes free YouTube streaming of the film “顔たち、ところどころ” and a special screening of “デヴィッド・リンチ：アートライフ” for 100 yen.

Facts:
- Spring 2027
- 6th floor
- 100 yen
- October 30
- Nov. 1
- Nov. 4
- November 12

## Launch of a research report on global companies’ web communication trends and seminar videos

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000182615.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466955-en.html
- anchor: #n3632828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミツエーリンクス、Bowen Craggs社、Financial Times、Forbes

株式会社ミツエーリンクス, in collaboration with the UK’s Bowen Craggs社, has begun offering a Japanese translation of the research report “Index Snapshot” on global companies’ web communication trends, along with an archive of seminar videos. It also plans to hold the in-person event “Corporate Digital Communication Summit 2026” on Nov. 11, 2026.

Facts:
- 4 reports available for download
- Every year since 2023
- Seminars held from 2023 to 2026
- For 4 years to date
- Scheduled to be held on Nov. 11, 2026
- Serving companies in 26 countries around the world
- Online communication channels of 200 companies worldwide
- Dating back to 1990, a period that could be called the dawn of the IT sector

## Flows, a personal information and information asset management platform, launches risk-management templates for workplace use of generative AI

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000185837.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466975-en.html
- anchor: #n3632827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WeDraft、総務省、経済産業省、文化庁

株式会社WeDraft has begun offering templates for managing risks associated with workplace use of generative AI through its personal information and information asset management platform, “Flows.”

Facts:
- Jan. 26, 2026
- As of October 2026

## Niigata Rice Fair at Michelin Guide-listed restaurants

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000189619.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466957-en.html
- anchor: #n3632826
- Companies mentioned: 新潟県、多仁本、赤坂 渡なべ、八雲うえず、西麻布 野口、茂幸

新潟県 is holding a “Niigata Rice Fair” at 5 Michelin Guide-listed restaurants, where chefs will serve dishes showcasing the distinctive qualities of Niigata rice.

Facts:
- 5 Michelin Guide-listed restaurants
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Monday, Nov. 30
- Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year

## Check the size balance of artificial trees and pots on screen, supporting designers’ greenery proposals

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000061258.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467051-en.html
- anchor: #n3632825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポピー、横浜ディスプレイミュージアム

横浜ディスプレイミュージアム, operated by 株式会社ポピー, has launched a “Tree and Pot Coordination” feature that lets users check the size balance of artificial trees and pots online. Designers can show customers images of different options, and the feature supports compositing the items into photos of spaces and printing them, helping with proposals for commercial spaces.

Facts:
- Height: 30 cm
- Height 50 cm
- 180cm in total length

## Full version of “SANPACHI” launches for waste collection and transport businesses

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000185137.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467049-en.html
- anchor: #n3632824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンパチ

株式会社サンパチ has launched the full version of “SANPACHI,” a business system for waste collection and transport companies, and published its pricing plans.

Facts:
- Oct. 29, 2026
- Base fee of 60,000 yen per month
- ドライバー1名あたり月額1,500円
- June 23, 2026
- Nov. 2026

## 【海外ショップオーナーズ倶楽部】AIを活用した海外販売を学ぶ「1日店長体験ワークショップ」をオンラインで開催！

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000187055.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467048-en.html
- anchor: #n3632823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RUSHAH、Shopee、Shopee Japan

海外ショップオーナーズ倶楽部, operated by 株式会社RUSHAH, held an online workshop on Oct. 11, 2026, to teach participants about overseas sales using Shopee. More than 40 people took part.

Facts:
- Oct. 11, 2026
- More than 40 people

## Shizuoka-born “ニュー民藝” exhibits at the Shimizu Cruise Festival, bringing the appeal of Japan’s beautiful crafts directly to visitors from overseas.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000190734.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467046-en.html
- anchor: #n3632822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュー民藝、伝統的工芸品産業振興協会、Art Basel、UBS

株式会社ニュー民藝 exhibited at the “Shimizu Cruise Festival,” held in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, on Oct. 17, 2026, introducing Japanese crafts such as ceramics and lacquerware to visitors from overseas. Against a backdrop of contraction in the traditional crafts industry and growth in the global art market, the company aims to create a new market that carries culture forward alongside the stories of craftspeople.

Facts:
- Oct. 17, 2026
- The number of workers fell from approximately 288,000 in 1979
- to approximately 48,000 in fiscal 2022
- Production value also shrank from approximately 540 billion yen in 1983
- That year, the market had contracted to approximately 105 billion yen
- The global art and antiques market in 2025 is estimated at approximately 59.6 billion U.S. dollars

## “Forest Maze,” a puzzle-solving forest walk created by a “no-cut forestry company,” opens Oct. 31. Use a letter from 60 years ago as a clue to seal away the forest monsters

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000035717.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467044-en.html
- anchor: #n3632821
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社武田林業、伊予鉄総合企画株式会社

株式会社武田林業 will hold “えひめ森林迷宮,” a puzzle-solving forest walk organized by Ehime Prefecture, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 27, 2026. Participants will walk through the forest using a letter from 60 years ago as a clue and learn about the “forest cycle” by solving the weaknesses of monsters representing forestry challenges.

Facts:
- From Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, to Friday, Nov. 27
- Through Friday, November 27
- 六十 years ago
- Riddles of the 三 monsters ①〜⑨
- Containing at least 51% wood chips
- About 1 in 3,000 Japanese people work in forestry

## アドバンスコンポジット, winner of IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD, establishes a Kyoto branch in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000152154.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467041-en.html
- anchor: #n3632820
- Companies mentioned: アドバンスコンポジット株式会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、京都フィナンシャルグループ

アドバンスコンポジット, winner of IVS2025 LAUNCHPAD, has established a Kyoto branch at ZET-BASE KYOTO in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, to promote industry-academia-government collaboration and research and development of new materials.

Facts:
- July 2025
- Feb. 2026

## Roomy yet sleek: MORLEN's genuine leather tote bag launches for advance sale on Makuake

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000192784.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467038-en.html
- anchor: #n3632819
- Companies mentioned: 近江グローバルサービス株式会社、MORLEN、Makuake、Serafil、FENICE

近江グローバルサービス株式会社 has launched advance sales on Makuake for MORLEN, a large-capacity leather tote bag made from Italian cowhide. The bag is available for backing at a limited price, compared with the regular price of 36,800 yen.

Facts:
- 36,800 yen (tax included)
- 27,600 yen (tax and shipping included)
- Limited to 50 people
- Approximately 32cm tall
- Top width: approx. 50 cm
- Bottom width: approx. 44 cm
- Depth: approx. 18 cm
- Weight: approx. 800 g

## A new value in Kamakura, a day-trip destination: “staying” in the city. plat hostel keikyu kamakura wave wins the Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000024736.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467031-en.html
- anchor: #n3632818
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Rバンク、京急グループ、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、農協連

plat hostel keikyu kamakura wave, a hostel in Kamakura operated by 株式会社Rバンク of 京急グループ, has won the Good Design Award, presented by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.

Facts:
- Number of guest rooms: 35
- Capacity: 96 people
- Opening date: July 16, 2022
- The 2026 fiscal year, marking the 70th edition
- 5,111 entries under review
- 1,484 Good Design Award winners

## 武蔵境自動車教習所’s “Visual Impairment Driving Experience Project” named an ACC finalist in the design category of ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000074388.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467027-en.html
- anchor: #n3632817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社武蔵境自動車教習所、ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS、株式会社千代田ラフト

株式会社武蔵境自動車教習所’s “Visual Impairment Driving Experience Project” has been named an ACC finalist in the design category of the 2026 ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS.

Facts:
- 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS

## “GX-ETS Practical Seminar 2026,” which drew more than 120 applications for its first session, to hold its second session online on Nov. 19 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000163870.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467022-en.html
- anchor: #n3632816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FIY、BSIグループジャパン株式会社、e-dash株式会社

株式会社FIY, which operates the decarbonization media outlet CaboCre, announced that it will hold the second session of “GX-ETS Practical Seminar 2026” online on Nov. 19, 2026. The first session drew more than 120 applications.

Facts:
- Nov. 19, 2026
- 13:00〜15:00
- 2027

## NY-based premium tea brand HARNEY & SONS presents “tea with a story” for this year’s year-end gifts, including tins associated with the British royal family and メトロポリタン美術館, in 5 varieties

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000187794.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467018-en.html
- anchor: #n3632815
- Companies mentioned: HARNEY & SONS、株式会社メディカ・ライン、メトロポリタン美術館、THE MET、Historic Royal Palaces

NY-based premium tea brand HARNEY & SONS, operated by 株式会社メディカ・ライン, will offer 5 tea gift sets for the year-end gift season through its official online store and directly operated shops.

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,780 (tax included)
- Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
- Price: from 6,576 yen (tax included)
- Price: from 8,952 yen (tax included)
- Price: from 8,304 yen (tax included)
- 132 yen extra (tax included)
- Orders of 6,500 yen or more (tax included)
- More than 300 flavors
- 53 countries worldwide

## Shoes you can slip on hands-free are no longer unusual at clinics: 1 in every 4 shoe orders

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000190250.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4467012-en.html
- anchor: #n3632814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティーエッチエス、THS-白衣NET、マリアンヌ、ダイマツ、ナガイレーベン、KAZEN、チトセ、住商モンブラン

株式会社ティーエッチエス announced that an analysis of order data from April to September 2026 found that hands-free styles accounted for 15.9% of medical shoe orders, approximately 3.2 times the share in the same period a year earlier. The figure reached 25.4% among clinics and medical practices, driven by the spread of new models added from October 2025 onward.

Facts:
- Hands-free styles accounted for 15.9% of orders
- 4.9% in the same period a year earlier
- Rose to approximately 3.2 times the 4.9% recorded in the same period a year earlier
- These new models account for 81.2% of sales of hands-free styles
- 25.4% among members at clinics and medical practices
- 17 medical shoe models are currently classified as “hands-free”

## Precision spring maker 布施精密発條 marks its 70th anniversary and releases 2 apps connecting pregnancy and parenting

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000111025.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466999-en.html
- anchor: #n3632813
- Companies mentioned: 布施精密発條株式会社、Apple、Google

Precision spring maker 布施精密発條, founded 70 years ago, has launched 3 apps—キミヲマツ, キミノキロク and キミトニテル—under its new business brand Fuse Studio, connecting pregnancy and parenting.

Facts:
- Launched on the App Store in October 2026
- Became available in August 2026
- Since its founding in 1956
- The monthly plan costs 480 yen
- The one-time purchase plan costs 980 yen
- The company has more than 150 business partners
- It offers more than 4,000 product varieties annually
- Supports wire diameters from 0.1 mm to 90 mm
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Motsunabe, but make it mala tang!? “Mala tang motsunabe” made with Japanese Black Wagyu offal launches at 一鳥一炭 喜志本店 on Nov. 1! Launch special: 1,480 yen during November

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000122486.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466989-en.html
- anchor: #n3632812
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社きらく、一鳥一炭 喜志本店

株式会社きらく will begin serving a new menu item, “Mala tang motsunabe,” at the yakitori restaurant 一鳥一炭 喜志本店 on Nov. 1, 2026. It will be available for a launch special price of 1,480 yen (1,628 yen including tax) during November.

Facts:
- Operates 76 restaurants
- From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Regular price: 1,580 yen
- 1,738 yen, tax included
- 1人前1,480円
- ¥1,628 including tax
- Through Monday, Nov. 30
- 3 options: flat glass noodles, corn noodles and champon noodles
- 1人前100g
- +500 yen
- 550 yen including tax
- +480 yen
- 528 yen, including tax
- Orders start at 2 servings
- 3,160 yen for 2 servings
- 3,412 yen including tax
- 2,960 yen during November
- 3,196 yen including tax

## Gemini’s Gems to become read-only on Nov. 17 and be deleted on Dec. 17. With GPTs ending on Dec. 11, a free 3-question check is now available to see what will and won’t transfer

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000177849.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466956-en.html
- anchor: #n3632811
- Companies mentioned: WeSales株式会社、Google、OpenAI、Google LLC

WeSales株式会社 has released a free check page that lets users confirm the deadlines and migration details for personal accounts in 3 questions, following the discontinuation and migration of Google Gemini’s Gem and ChatGPT’s GPTs.

Facts:
- Nov. 17, 2026
- Dec. 11, 2026
- December 17, 2026
- Up to 100 MB in total
- 480 yen
- 980 yen

## LINE marketing support provider FancyWebmate releases free “LINE Video Utilization Guide” to boost applications and bookings

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000167353.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466895-en.html
- anchor: #n3632810
- Companies mentioned: FancyWebmate株式会社、FancyWebmate

FancyWebmate株式会社, which builds and manages LINE official accounts, has released a free “LINE Video Utilization Guide” compiling tips on incorporating videos into LINE messages to drive applications and bookings.

Facts:
- LINE support for more than 400 accounts to date
- 3 sectors: online schools, real estate sales and clinics
- We make it standard practice to incorporate videos at each point when the customer's status changes.
- Application rate among LINE registrants at online schools: from about 7%
- Application rate among LINE registrants at online schools: ... to about 15%
- Transition rate to individual consultations in real estate transactions: from about 5–10%
- Transition rate to individual consultations in real estate transactions: ... to about 35%
- Booking rate at clinics: from about 5%
- Booking rate at clinics: ... to about 12–13%
- From the opening 15 seconds of content through the call to action (CTA)
- Quote requests for an e-commerce business: 2.69 times as many
- An average of 24.6 requests per day
- Based on a library of approximately 300 video scripts
- We offer an initial free consultation, limited to 5 companies each month

## Meeting growing demand for cut-resistant gloves. Simon expands its cut-resistant glove series, proposing solutions to on-site challenges with added impact resistance, puncture resistance and cold-weather protection

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000015927.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466892-en.html
- anchor: #n3632809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シモン

株式会社シモン will expand its cut-resistant glove lineup (CR-188, CR-700, CR-189), which features added impact resistance, puncture resistance and cold-weather protection, to meet growing demand in settings such as metalworking and construction sites.

Facts:
- Founded in 1948
- Cut resistance level F
- EN388 impact resistance performance “P”
- Abrasion resistance level 4
- Lightweight 18-gauge design
- Release date: April 17, 2026
- Release date: October 6, 2026
- Release date: October 19, 2026

## A 3D photo booth where visitors can take commemorative photos with Ao Oni is coming to “Ao Oni × 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ: Ao Oni Festival Blueberry Festival”!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000152350.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466889-en.html
- anchor: #n3632808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイナモアミューズメント、株式会社OpenHeart、LiTMUS株式会社、東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ、ニコニコ動画、YouTube、Steam®、Nintendo Switch™、ニンテンドーeショップ、TAVIO

株式会社ダイナモアミューズメント and 株式会社OpenHeart will install and begin offering “Ao Oni 3D Photo,” a photo experience that composites visitors and Ao Oni into the same 3D space, at an event held at 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ from October 23 to November 23, 2026, under an IP license for “Ao Oni” from LiTMUS株式会社.

Facts:
- Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
- Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 2,500 yen (tax included)
- 500 yen (tax included
- Surpasses 34 million

## BBIX and HTNet add “HTNet Kanazawa Center” as an OCF (OCX Compute Fabric) location

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000184294.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466885-en.html
- anchor: #n3632807
- Companies mentioned: BBIX株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社、北陸通信ネットワーク株式会社、HTNet、株式会社IDCフロンティア、BBSakura Networks株式会社

BBIX and HTNet have added “HTNet Kanazawa Center” as an OCF (OCX Compute Fabric) location and will begin offering “HTNet Cloud powered by OCF” on November 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Oct. 1, 2026
- Nov. 1, 2026
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Capital: 6 billion yen

## 2026 Christmas cakes from Grand Chef 近藤 at pound cake specialist “パティスリーパブロフ”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000165013.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466878-en.html
- anchor: #n3632806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パブロフ、パティスリーパブロフ、株式会社BPグループ

Pound cake specialist “パティスリーパブロフ” will begin taking reservations for Christmas cakes by Grand Chef 近藤康和 on November 1, 2026. The selection includes classic shortcakes, a premium 3-tier cake and limited-edition petits fours, available at 7 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and online.

Facts:
- 7 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area
- Starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
- ¥5,616 (tax included)
- ¥4,320 (tax included)
- ¥21,600 (tax included)
- ¥1,080 (tax included)
- ¥3,240 (tax included)

## [New product] Intensive repair powered by silk※1. For smooth-feeling, moisturized hair from root to tip and a sleek, straight finish※2: “Hair Dolce Silky Touch Hair Mask” launches

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000037510.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466949-en.html
- anchor: #n3632805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LiHA

株式会社LiHA will launch “Hair Dolce Silky Touch Hair Mask,” an intensive-repair hair mask containing silk ingredients, in October 2026 under its hair care brand “Hair Dolce.”

Facts:
- October 2026
- 180ｇ
- 1,400 yen (excluding tax)
- ¥1,540 (tax included)

## Medical phrasebooks for communicating by pointing in Vietnamese, Tagalog and Brazilian Portuguese, “HELP YOU,” to launch in late November

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000064715.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466946-en.html
- anchor: #n3632804
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人つつつつつ、STORES

一般社団法人つつつつつ will release Vietnamese, Tagalog and Brazilian Portuguese editions of the medical phrasebook “HELP YOU” in late November 2026. Each costs 1,650 yen (tax included).

Facts:
- Late November 2026
- 1,650 yen
- Oct. 29
- 6 languages in total
- 4,281,026 people
- 693,750 people
- More than 130 items
- More than 800

## “I can’t choose, so I won’t buy” — 77.5% have had a bad experience with their first EC purchase. “Rekotto,” a product diagnostic tool that resolves indecision in a few questions, launches in November

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000156905.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466945-en.html
- anchor: #n3632803
- Companies mentioned: Burst株式会社、Shopify、MMD研究所

Burst株式会社 will launch “Rekotto,” a product diagnostic tool for e-commerce, in November 2026 and is seeking launch partners. According to a survey by MMD研究所, 77.5% of people making their first cosmetics purchase through e-commerce said they had had a bad experience.

Facts:
- 77.5%
- Nov. 2026
- 63.3%
- First 3 companies
- ¥29,800–¥98,000 per month

## AIの「料金」検索が1年で1.7倍、「無料」は3割減──伸び1位は「Claude 料金」の約5.4倍（TECH NOISY調べ）

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000188360.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466943-en.html
- anchor: #n3632802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TRY Link、TECH NOISY、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini、Copilot、Genspark、NotebookLM、Grok、Perplexity、DataForSEO Labs

TECH NOISY（株式会社TRY Link運営）の調査によると、AIツールの「料金」検索は過去1年で約1.7倍に増加し、「無料」検索は28%減少した。伸び率1位はClaudeで約5.4倍増であり、AI利用が「無料試す」から「有料利用検討」へ移行しつつあることが示された。

Facts:
- Searches for “free” fell 28%
- “Price” searches: +74%
- About 5.4 times the previous year
- 8 major AI tools

## NovaSpine brings next-generation spinal implants to market in less than 6 months through collaboration with 3D Systems

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000102537.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466942-en.html
- anchor: #n3632801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリーディー・システムズ・ジャパン、NovaSpine、3D Systems

3D Systems announced that regulatory approval and the first shipment of “DIVA 3D One,” a next-generation cervical fusion implant developed in collaboration with NovaSpine, were achieved in less than 6 months from the start of the project. The implant is manufactured using the DMP Flex 350 Dual and Titanium Grade 23, and complies with EU MDR.

Facts:
- Less than 6 months
- More than 30,000 units
- More than 25 countries

## LivMap, a shared map for teams, now supports Starlink Direct

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000138243.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466940-en.html
- anchor: #n3632800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はんぽさき、SpaceX、au、ドコモ、SoftBank

LivMap, a shared map app provided by 株式会社はんぽさき, now supports SpaceX’s satellite communications service Starlink Direct and has been listed on the official pages of au, ドコモ and SoftBank. This enables real-time information sharing even outside mobile coverage areas.

Facts:
- From ¥1,200 per month
- Established: June 11, 2020

## 日本豆乳協会 2026年度7－9月期の豆乳生産量は125,380㎘に達し、前年同期105.7％を記録

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000149259.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466938-en.html
- anchor: #n3632799
- Companies mentioned: 日本豆乳協会、キッコーマンソイフーズ株式会社

日本豆乳協会 announced that soymilk production in the July–September quarter of fiscal 2026 reached 125,380 kL, or 105.7% of the same period a year earlier. Rising demand for unadjusted soymilk is driving the overall market, and annual production is forecast to reach a record high.

Facts:
- 125,380㎘
- 105.7％
- 48,984㎘
- 52,472㎘
- 355,555㎘
- 50万㎘

## 新潟県南魚沼市 has confirmed its participation in “Furusato Nozei - Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000192127.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466937-en.html
- anchor: #n3632798
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム、新潟県南魚沼市、ベルサール新宿住友ホール、関越自動車道、上越新幹線

一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 新潟県南魚沼市 has entered the “Community Development for Safety and Preparedness Award” category of the “Furusato Tax—Future Creation AWARD 2026,” to be held on Nov. 19, 2026.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
- Snowfall exceeds 3 meters
- 7 ski resorts in the city
- 13 hot springs in the city
- In FY2024, the donation amount...
- Donations totaling more than ¥1 trillion

## [Event Report] Misfits株式会社, which builds learning communities, supported “Akikai,” the annual awards event of the art school “GAG,” founded by Masaya Ichi

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000174512.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466936-en.html
- anchor: #n3632797
- Companies mentioned: Misfits株式会社、GAG、株式会社コルク、株式会社ANIMAREAL

Misfits株式会社 supported “Akikai,” the annual awards event of the art school “GAG,” founded by Masaya Ichi.

Facts:
- September 17 (Thursday), 2026
- Attendance: 62 people
- 45 responses from Akikai attendees
- An average score of 8.4 points

## Meguro’s English-specialist school ENGLISH-X launches winter courses at the special price of 2,980 yen!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000030363.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466933-en.html
- anchor: #n3632796
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリースパイス、ENGLISH-X、旺文社教育情報センター、旺文社

ENGLISH-X, an English-specialist school operated by 株式会社スリースパイス, will offer 2026 winter courses for junior high, high school, and high school graduates at the special price of 2,980 yen.

Facts:
- Reached 494 schools
- Accounted for 65% of the total
- “Eiken®” accounts for 92.2%
- Winter course (3 sessions, 45 minutes each)
- Enrollment fee (税込 55,000円)

## VITURE to open domestic preorders on Oct. 29 for “Phantom Beast XR Glasses,” an official collaboration model with “Phantom Blade Zero”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000122609.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466932-en.html
- anchor: #n3632795
- Companies mentioned: VITURE Inc.、S-GAME、Sony、HARMAN、IDC

VITURE Inc. announced that domestic preorders for “Phantom Beast XR Glasses,” an official collaboration model with S-GAME’s game “Phantom Blade Zero,” and the separately sold “VITURE HDMI to USB-C Adapter Cable” will begin on Oct. 29, 2026.

Facts:
- Starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
- Price: 99,880 yen (tax included)
- Priced at 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Recorded a shipment share of over 50%

## Real estate choices are shifting from “which property” to “who to entrust it to.” “Agent Connect Award 2026,” celebrating agents’ work and trust, set for Dec. 9!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000137146.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466928-en.html
- anchor: #n3632794
- Companies mentioned: Agent Connect株式会社、株式会社GO STRAIGHT、平井会計事務所、スルガ銀行

Agent Connect株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Agent Connect Award 2026” on Dec. 9, 2026, to recognize the trustworthiness and expertise of real estate agents. The award prioritizes user evaluations over sales, and the first-place winner will receive prizes including a large poster displayed at the nearest station. A keynote address by Yoshinobu Sakimoto, representative director of 株式会社GO STRAIGHT, has also been confirmed.

Facts:
- December 9, 2026
- 16:00〜18:30
- Dec. 5, 2023
- 100％

## Apoplus Career to hold hands-on food education events featuring fermented foods at 11 locations nationwide

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000140979.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466927-en.html
- anchor: #n3632793
- Companies mentioned: アポプラスキャリア株式会社、株式会社ピックルスコーポレーション

アポプラスキャリア株式会社, with sponsorship from 株式会社ピックルスコーポレーション, held hands-on food education events featuring fermented foods at 11 locations nationwide to promote employee health and encourage communication.

Facts:
- 11 locations nationwide
- 176 employees across the company
- 102 people took part in the online food education quiz and survey
- Response rate: 58.0%
- Positive rating: 99.0%
- During the period from Sept. 1 to Sept. 18, 2026
- Median time required: approximately 4 minutes 20 seconds
- Participants’ average score was 91.0 points
- People in their 20s and 30s accounted for 61.8% of the total

## “Floor Sofa” debuts from LOOSY, with the lightness of a floor chair and the comfort of a sofa; the brand has sold a cumulative 25,000 units

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000061511.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466923-en.html
- anchor: #n3632792
- Companies mentioned: Little Rooms株式会社、LOOSY

Little Rooms株式会社 is launching the “LOOSY Floor Sofa,” combining the lightness of a floor chair with the comfort of a sofa, under the LOOSY brand, which has sold a cumulative 25,000 units. Early reservations open on Nov. 11, with 10% off for the first 100 units.

Facts:
- Limited to the first 100 units
- 10% off
- Regular price: 34,900 yen
- Early reservation price: 31,410 yen
- 65cm wide
- 14-position reclining

## [Nov. 5 and Nov. 6] “Tokyo Living Festival Plus 2026,” a trade fair focused on lifestyle-related products, to be held!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000171853.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466919-en.html
- anchor: #n3632791
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社、東京都、台東区、東京商工会議所、東京都商工会連合会、東京都中小企業団体中央会、東京信用保証協会、（地独）東京都立産業技術研究センター、東京都商店街振興組合連合会、西武信用金庫、昭和信用金庫、城北信用金庫、朝日信用金庫、巣鴨信用金庫、株式会社東京きらぼしフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社きらぼし銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫、Google

公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社 will hold “Tokyo Living Festival Plus 2026” on Nov. 5 and 6 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Building in Asakusa. 61 companies will exhibit, showcasing the potential of lifestyle-related products and the TOKYO brand.

Facts:
- 11/5
- 11/6
- 61 companies
- About 10 companies

## 練馬で、都響。東京都交響楽団が名曲「展覧会の絵」を熱演！（2027年3月3日・練馬文化センター）

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000177183.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466915-en.html
- anchor: #n3632790
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人練馬区文化振興協会、練馬文化センター、東京都交響楽団、NHK交響楽団、オーケストラ・アンサンブル金沢

東京都交響楽団 will perform at 練馬文化センター on March 3, 2027, playing works including “Pictures at an Exhibition” under the baton of Keita Matsui. Tickets go on sale Nov. 4, 2026.

Facts:
- March 3, 2027
- S seats: 5,000 yen
- A seats: 4,000 yen
- Wheelchair seats: 2,500 yen
- Nov. 4, 2026
- 10:00～

## Permanent display of VANLIFE ROOMKIT begins at トヨタカローラ埼玉 concept store “ＴＣＳ三郷上彦名”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000167329.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466909-en.html
- anchor: #n3632789
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YURT、トヨタカローラ埼玉、トヨタカローラ埼玉株式会社、YURT、Classca工場、トヨタカローラ香川、ホットドライブ、ネッツトヨタびわこ、NTP名古屋トヨペット、トヨタモビリティ釧路、トヨタカローラ山梨、トヨタカローラ博多、ネッツトヨタニューリー北大阪

株式会社YURT will permanently display a demo vehicle equipped with the “VANLIFE ROOMKIT” car-camping kit designed for the Sienta at トヨタカローラ埼玉’s concept store “ＴＣＳ三郷上彦名” starting Oct. 1, 2026. The product will also be available at all 28 トヨタカローラ埼玉 locations from Feb. 26, 2026, and is planned for use in activities by municipalities with which disaster-prevention agreements have been signed.

Facts:
- 4,408㎡
- 2020
- All 28 locations
- February 26, 2026
- Oct. 1, 2026
- 1962
- Patent No. 7768517
- June 10, 2025

## [喪服レスキュー] Launch of “スーツレスキュー,” an unmanned business suit rental service

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000112962.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466903-en.html
- anchor: #n3632788
- Companies mentioned: 喪服レスキュー株式会社、白洋舍

喪服レスキュー株式会社 has launched “スーツレスキュー,” an unmanned business suit rental service. Operations at the Shibuya store will begin on Nov. 5, 2026. Customers can reserve and pay by smartphone, then try on and take home suits at any time, including early morning and late at night.

Facts:
- Starting Nov. 5, 2026
- Same-day full set plan: 7,480 yen (tax included)
- Suit: 3,980 yen (tax included)
- Limited to the first 50 sets
- Cleaning fees 20% off

## Autumn rites and memorial services where Shinto deities and Buddhas are jointly honored. Osaka Memorial Park holds the “Mitama Festival” at the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb,” reading aloud the names of 64 people

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000171211.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466901-en.html
- anchor: #n3632787
- Companies mentioned: 大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社、株式会社前方後円墳

大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社 and 株式会社前方後円墳 held the autumn memorial rite “Mitama Festival” at the “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb” on Sept. 26, 2026, reading aloud the names of 64 people.

Facts:
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday)

## Shattering the cleaning industry’s “3K” image: ダイキチカバーオール to launch its first cleaning skills and customer service competition on 11/7

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000132695.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466897-en.html
- anchor: #n3632786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイキチ、ダイキチカバーオール、米国カバーオール社、大阪商工会議所

株式会社ダイキチは、清掃フランチャイズ「ダイキチカバーオール」のオーナーを対象に、清掃技能と接客品格を競う初の大会「第1回C-1グランプリ」を開催する。2026年11月に予選が始まり、2027年3月に大阪商工会議所で決勝が行われる。

Facts:
- Nov. 7, 2026
- March 13, 2027
- (More than 1,200: active workforce as of the end of May 2026)
- Established: January 1976
- Capital: 36,000,000 yen

## Digital Manufacturing Council signs licensee agreement with Microsoft for educational Minecraft learning program “Build Challenge”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000157514.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466873-en.html
- anchor: #n3632785
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人デジタルものづくり協議会、Microsoft、Microsoft Corporation、マイクロソフト

特定非営利活動法人デジタルものづくり協議会 has signed a licensee agreement with Microsoft for the educational Minecraft learning program “Build Challenge” and will promote its adoption in Japan through the nationwide expansion of the Minecraft Cup and teacher training.

Facts:
- All 47 prefectures nationwide
- More than 13,000 children in total
- A cumulative total of 4,332 works
- Held nationwide since 2019
- The Minecraft Cup, which has continued for 8 years
- It has expanded to 24 blocks nationwide

## “Performance Medicine × World-Class Sleep” to be held in Osaka! Exploring ways to improve athletic performance and prevent sports accidents through knowledge that supports top athletes

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000119753.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466872-en.html
- anchor: #n3632784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TMコンサルティング、オルソグループ、一般社団オルソスリープアカデミー、レアルマドリード、マンチェスターシティ、Amazon

An announcement of a hands-on workshop on performance medicine and sleep in Osaka, hosted by オルソグループ. Aimed at improving the performance of top athletes and preventing accidents, the workshop will be led by Dr. 二重作拓也 and 矢野達人.

Facts:
- 2026/11/28 (Sat.)
- 13:00-16:00
- 7,000 yen

## The 20th コラボハウスグループ location opens in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture. A community event celebrating the opening will be held on November 23.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000159862.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466879-en.html
- anchor: #n3632783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コラボハウス、株式会社シンプルハウス

株式会社シンプルハウス, a group company of 株式会社コラボハウス, will open シンプルデザインホーム西条店 in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on November 16, 2026. It will be the group’s 20th location, and an opening celebration event will be held on November 23.

Facts:
- 20th location
- Nov. 16, 2026
- Nov. 23

## First location in Hong Kong! Hakata tempura specialty restaurant 博多天ぷらやまや Hong Kong Causeway Bay Store to open in early November!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000177712.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466876-en.html
- anchor: #n3632782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ、やまや、叙福樓集團有限公司、LH GROUP LIMITED

株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with 叙福樓集團有限公司 and will open the first 博多天ぷらやまや location in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, in early November 2026.

Facts:
- Early November 2026
- 70 seats
- 12:00～22:00
- 168 hours

## 焼肉スエヒロ館 日野店 reopens after renovations! Limited-time special sale!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000077118.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466870-en.html
- anchor: #n3632781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スエヒロレストランシステム、焼肉スエヒロ館 日野店

焼肉スエヒロ館 Hino Store has reopened after renovations, adding a salad and dessert bar and a pancake and soft-serve ice cream bar. Limited-time sales on yakiniku platter sets and drinks will be offered, and app members will receive a ¥1,000-off coupon.

Facts:
- ¥829 (¥912 including tax)
- 500 yen (550 yen including tax)
- 680 yen (748 yen including tax)
- 1,000 yen off
- Established: November 1976

## Lift lashes from the roots for wide-awake eyes, with results like a lash perm! The “ひとえ・奥ぶたえ用カーラー” eyelash curler gets a limited-edition color inspired by the winter night sky.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000054142.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466921-en.html
- anchor: #n3632780
- Companies mentioned: イミュ株式会社、Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場、ロフト

〈Starlit Blue〉, a limited-edition color inspired by the winter night sky, will be available from November 13, 2026, in the “ひとえ・奥ぶたえ用カーラー” from the “アイプチ” brand by イミュ株式会社.

Facts:
- From Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- No. 1 bestseller
- 3rd place

## 「冬のそにゃえ はちみつレモンゼリー」「冬のそにゃえ みかんヨーグルトゼリー」2026年11月2日（月）新発売！

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000117701.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466918-en.html
- anchor: #n3632779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社たらみ

株式会社たらみは、2026年11月2日に「冬のそにゃえ はちみつレモンゼリー」と「冬のそにゃえ みかんヨーグルトゼリー」を期間限定で全国発売する。

Facts:
- Nov. 2, 2026
- 230 g
- ¥230 (before tax)

## Special sale celebrating アスティ静岡’s 35th anniversary and reopening after renovations

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000149247.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466916-en.html
- anchor: #n3632778
- Companies mentioned: ジェイアール東海静岡開発株式会社、アスティ静岡

The commercial complex アスティ静岡, operated by ジェイアール東海静岡開発株式会社, will sell the event-exclusive “静岡みかんぴよりんおでかけセット” and Piyorin merchandise for 2 days only, November 26 and 27, 2026, to mark its 35th anniversary and reopening after renovations.

Facts:
- 35th anniversary
- 2026年11月26日(木)・27日(金)
- ¥1,300 (including tax)
- 120 sets per day

## 【soel】Special event with KOS PILATES on Sunday, November 8. An opportunity to reconnect with mind and body through fragrance and Pilates

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000077081.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466912-en.html
- anchor: #n3632777
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lohb、soel、KOS PILATES

株式会社Lohb’s holistic beauty brand soel will hold a special event with KOS PILATES, a women-only machine Pilates studio in Hirao, Fukuoka, on November 8, 2026. The event will offer fragrance and self-care activities, including a fragrance workshop and gifts for participants.

Facts:
- Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
- 10:00〜17:00
- 4,950 yen (tax included)
- 6 types of main fragrance
- 10 types of fragrance

## 【November sessions full】Additional spots added for December and January for physical AI theory training at 東京大学, following strong demand! Sessions in February and March also confirmed

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000118478.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466907-en.html
- anchor: #n3632776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社commissure、東京大学

株式会社commissure announced additional spots for December 2026 and January 2027, as well as sessions in February and March 2027, for its “Physical AI Theory Training,” after the November 2026 sessions filled up.

Facts:
- 10.5 hours total
- 5 hours of online lectures
- 5.5 hours of in-person training

## 日本キヤリア presents the history of developing the world’s first inverter air conditioner at IEEE IEW2026

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000154091.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466904-en.html
- anchor: #n3632775
- Companies mentioned: 日本キヤリア株式会社、Carrier Global Corporation

日本キヤリア gave a talk at IEEE IEW2026 on the history and technological significance of developing the world’s first inverter air conditioner.

Facts:
- October 16
- 2026
- 1980
- 1981
- More than 40 years

## Hydrogen inhaler manufacturer SUISO JAPAN obtains patent for “hydrogen agriculture system” that uses hydrogen water in farming (Patent No. 7944113)

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000152689.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466899-en.html
- anchor: #n3632774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SUISO JAPAN

株式会社SUISO JAPAN has obtained a patent (Patent No. 7944113) for a “hydrogen agriculture system” that uses hydrogen water in farming. The company is applying technology developed as a hydrogen inhaler manufacturer to agriculture, aiming to stabilize its hydrogen water generation, spraying and circulation systems. It plans to package the system and pursue joint research with local governments and research institutions, with the goal of expanding distribution of crops grown with hydrogen water.

Facts:
- Patent No. 7944113
- Registered October 23, 2026

## Be Healthy releases free guide to using Instagram for businesses

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000032905.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466896-en.html
- anchor: #n3632773
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーヘルシー

株式会社ビーヘルシー has released a free guide to using Instagram for businesses. The 22-page document explains everything from planning posts to analyzing results and making improvements; a PDF download URL will be sent by email.

Facts:
- Oct. 4, 2026
- All 22 pages

## 樹林AI CEO オオイ・ライス and Chairman 大沢幸弘 to appear at the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000172424.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466887-en.html
- anchor: #n3632772
- Companies mentioned: 樹林AI株式会社、MAPPA、Twitch

樹林AI CEO オオイ・ライス and Chairman 大沢幸弘 will appear at the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival, to be held in Tokyo from October 31 to November 2, 2026.

Facts:
- October 31, 2026
- November 2
- More than 60 countries
- More than 730 works
- 68 works
- 21 works
- 2 times
- More than 105 languages

## NewMatch’s “Club” holds its 6th collaborative project with a creator. The “Pickleball Club” with multi-creator Swhite will take place in Katsushika, Tokyo, on Sunday, November 8

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000101105.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466882-en.html
- anchor: #n3632771
- Companies mentioned: ONE株式会社、NewMatch、WELL RACKET CLUB、ウェルラケットクラブ、ギガマート展、JLM TOKYO

ONE株式会社 announced that it will hold its 6th collaborative event, “Pickleball Club w/Swhite,” hosted by multi-creator Swhite, in the “Club” real-event feature of the offline SNS NewMatch in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 8, 2026.

Facts:
- Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
- Small groups of 6–8 people
- Number of participants: 8
- Event time: 11:00–13:00 (planned)
- Meeting time: 10:30
- Eligibility: NewMatch users aged 18 to 29
- Application deadline: Nov. 6, 2026 (Friday), 12:00
- Participation fee: Free
- The 「Club」 listings page receives 3 million page views per month
- Applications were 3.56 times the available spots based on the announcement alone
- We hold around 500 events per month
- A total of 597 events were held from April to September 2026
- Participant satisfaction: 9.1 out of 10
- 88% said, “There was someone I wanted to meet again at Club”

## [Low-cost, high-quality 個別指導キャンパス] “Useful Columns” on test preparation, entrance exams, and improving grades now available on the official website

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000164006.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466877-en.html
- anchor: #n3632770
- Companies mentioned: 新教育総合研究会株式会社、個別指導キャンパス

個別指導キャンパス has begun publishing “Useful Columns” on studying and entrance exams on its official website. It is also offering free tuition as a benefit to mark its 33rd anniversary.

Facts:
- Operates approximately 370 schools nationwide
- 33rd anniversary benefits
- Up to 12 lessons free
- Pair enrollment discount: up to 8 lesson fees waived
- Tuition is about 60% of that at other one-on-one tutoring schools
- Tuition waived for 3 months if grades do not improve
- 80% of students at our cram school are referred by friends

## Aeon’s next-generation automated model center for logistics reform, “Aeon Kawaguchi East XD,” begins operations

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000043510.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466871-en.html
- anchor: #n3632769
- Companies mentioned: イオン株式会社、イオングローバルSCM株式会社、株式会社Mujin

Aeon, Aeon Global SCM, and 株式会社Mujin will begin full-scale operations at “Aeon Kawaguchi East XD” on Oct. 29. The center will automate the entire process, from sorting to loading, advancing logistics reform.

Facts:
- We will begin full-scale operations at “Aeon Kawaguchi East XD” in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 29
- Based on the partnership announced in October 2023
- At “Aeon Fukuoka XD,” which began operations in July 2024

## [Bringing traditional crafts into everyday life] kay me × 島津薩摩切子 announce collaboration to carry Japanese traditional crafts into the future

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000045135.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466865-en.html
- anchor: #n3632768
- Companies mentioned: kay me、株式会社島津興業

Japanese apparel brand kay me announced the “島津薩摩切子 Collection,” a collaboration with 株式会社島津興業, which produces the traditional craft 島津薩摩切子 in Kagoshima Prefecture. The collection features heart-shaped necklaces in 2 sizes and is the second project to bring Japanese traditional crafts into everyday life.

Facts:
- With a history of more than 800 years
- Passed down for more than 1300 years
- It was revived in 1985
- Colored glass with approximately 2 times the thickness
- Large ¥85,000 (tax included)
- Small ¥75,000 (tax included)

## シーティーエス、DSRアジア、岩田地崎建設の3社、河川工事現場でAIカメラによる水位検知の実証実験を開始

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000119586.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466864-en.html
- anchor: #n3632767
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーティーエス、DSRアジア、岩田地崎建設、DSR Corporation、Noema、CamStreamer社、気象庁、国土交通省

株式会社シーティーエス、DSRアジア、岩田地崎建設の3社が、関東地方の河川堤防整備工事現場において、AIカメラによる水位検知の実証実験を開始した。

Facts:
- This has increased to approximately 1.5 times the level at the start of statistics
- An average of approximately 751.6 billion yen over the 10 years from 2014 to 2023
- The previous 10-year period (approximately 508.9 billion yen)
- Reduce labor at construction sites by 30%
- Set a target of 1.5 times the productivity

## EXPOLINE releases on-demand content today: “Are you making effective use of the leads generated at events? How to use leads to increase the rate of business meetings.”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000001175.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466863-en.html
- anchor: #n3632766
- Companies mentioned: デジタルエクスペリエンス株式会社、EXPOLINE、株式会社猿人

デジタルエクスペリエンス株式会社は、2026年10月29日よりオンデマンドコンテンツ『イベントで獲得した「リード」うまく活用できていますか？商談率を上げるリード活用方法』の配信を開始する。本コンテンツでは、BtoBイベントマーケティングの実態調査結果や、AI活用による顧客体験向上、商談化率向上のための実践的手法が解説される。

Facts:
- Business-meeting conversion rate of 5% or higher
- It was found to reach 1.7 times
- More than 1,000 implementations to date

## ダイヤトレンド to open official Japanese online store for U.S.-based global brand TRENDnet on Oct. 29!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000123038.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466862-en.html
- anchor: #n3632765
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤトレンド株式会社、TRENDnet、三菱電機

ダイヤトレンド株式会社 will open the official Japanese online store for U.S.-based networking brand TRENDnet on Oct. 29, 2026, and will offer free shipping on orders placed by the end of the year as a commemorative campaign.

Facts:
- In 1990
- More than 125 countries worldwide
- Oct. 29, 2026
- December 25, 2026
- Established: 1971

## 【最中屋】神戸市「Urban Innovation KOBE 2026」に選定、運営指導DX「カンサツ」の実証を開始

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000131802.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466860-en.html
- anchor: #n3632764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社最中屋、神戸市、AlphaDrive

株式会社最中屋は、神戸市の官民連携プロジェクト「Urban Innovation KOBE 2026」において実証実験事業者に選定され、開発中の運営指導DXプラットフォーム「カンサツ」を用いた実証を2026年8月から開始した。

Facts:
- 2026
- 2017
- July, Reiwa 6
- Fiscal 2027
- Reiwa 8 fiscal year

## To mark cumulative sales of 250,000 units for the DIY lighting “ひかりノベーション” series, campaign offers gifts including a 25% discount coupon

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000093160.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466858-en.html
- anchor: #n3632763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカショー、株式会社タカショーデジテック、青山ガーデン、Amazon

株式会社タカショー and its subsidiary 株式会社タカショーデジテック will hold a quiz campaign offering 25% OFF coupons and an Instagram photo campaign to mark cumulative sales of 250,000 units for the DIY lighting “ひかりノベーション” series.

Facts:
- Cumulative sales: 250,000 units
- 25% OFF
- 10 types of items
- 12-volt low voltage
- 25 people who submit outstanding entries
- 75 people selected by lottery

## Product appeal conveyed through buyers’ own words, not just star ratings. The new “Product Review” feature, which automatically displays favorable reviews from purchasers on product pages, became available on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000055386.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466857-en.html
- anchor: #n3632762
- Companies mentioned: ECデータバンク株式会社、楽天市場、EC-UP

EC-UP, a service for 楽天市場 operated by ECデータバンク株式会社, released the new “Product Review” feature on Oct. 15, 2026. It automatically selects and turns the titles and text of highly rated reviews into images for display on product pages.

Facts:
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Posted within the past 5 years
- Rating: ★5 only
- Review length: 15–250 characters
- 週に1回取得し
- Choose from 216 designs

## スマートエナジー strengthens training for solar power O&M technicians

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000006241.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466855-en.html
- anchor: #n3632761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマートエナジー、スマートエナジー

株式会社スマートエナジー will fully launch its proprietary “スマートエナジーカレッジ” program in October 2026 to train O&M technicians for solar power plants.

Facts:
- Full-scale launch from October 2026
- Scheduled to start in April 2027

## Witness the “final moments” of a bus being scrapped. The 3rd experience-based hometown tax donation gift from Nakagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, is “Work Experience & 西鉄 Bus Dismantling Show”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000050421.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466853-en.html
- anchor: #n3632760
- Companies mentioned: 西日本鉄道株式会社、西鉄、株式会社Workthy

Nakagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, has begun accepting applications for the “西鉄 Bus Dismantling Show,” offered by 西日本鉄道株式会社 as its 3rd experience-based hometown tax donation gift. It will be held on Dec. 12, 2026, and the donation amount is 70,000 yen. 株式会社Workthy has been commissioned to manage the event.

Facts:
- Donation amount: 70,000 yen
- Event date: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
- Number of applications: 10
- 参加人数 1件の寄附につき2名まで

## Cloud-based attendance management system “RecoRu(レコル)” selected as No.1 in the attendance management system category at BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000133941.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466852-en.html
- anchor: #n3632759
- Companies mentioned: 中央システム株式会社、スマートキャンプ株式会社、RecoRu(レコル)、BOXIL

中央システム株式会社’s cloud-based attendance management system “RecoRu(レコル)” was selected as No.1 in the attendance management system category at BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026, hosted by SmartCamp.

Facts:
- No.1 in the attendance management system category
- ¥100 per person per month
- ¥300 per person per month
- ¥500 per person per month
- Founded in 1981

## RYO-CHAN AI opens beta version of crypto asset trading platform to the public — launches new official website and offers virtual trading experience worth $5,000

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000158275.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466850-en.html
- anchor: #n3632758
- Companies mentioned: Zenza Capital PTE. Limited、RYO-CHAN AI

Zenza Capital PTE. Limited has launched the beta version of RYO-CHAN AI’s crypto asset trading platform and a new official website, and is offering virtual test points worth $5,000 while soliciting feedback.

Facts:
- Worth $5,000

## Nighttime temperature variation analysis service launched in partnership with トヨタネ

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000070679.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466849-en.html
- anchor: #n3632757
- Companies mentioned: トヨタテクニカルディベロップメント株式会社、トヨタネ株式会社、JA豊橋、JAひまわり

Toyota Technical Development and トヨタネ have begun collaborating on a “Nighttime Temperature Variation Analysis Service” for greenhouse farmers. The service uses measurement and control technologies to visualize temperature variations, helping reduce heating costs and CO2 emissions and stabilize crop growth.

Facts:
- By installing 9 sensors inside the greenhouse and taking measurements at multiple points
- Over the service period of approximately 6 days
- In a greenhouse of 30a (approximately 3,000㎡) where the service was provided
- After lowering the heating setpoint by 0.5℃
- A heavy oil consumption: approximately 3,455L less per year
- Fuel costs: approximately 380,000 yen less per year
- Calculated using an A heavy oil price of 110 yen/L
- CO₂ emissions: approximately 9.5 tons less per year
- Calculated using an emissions factor of 2.75kg-CO₂/L
- Crop growth variation: improved by approximately 50%
- The “Nighttime Temperature Variation Analysis Service” has been available since November 2024
- The service has been adopted at more than 20 sites in Aichi Prefecture, including for demonstration experiments

## Survey of fees charged by outsourced business automation providers: Of 30 companies listed on comparison sites that build and implement automation solutions or provide implementation support, 8 listed their fees on their official websites

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000185093.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466848-en.html
- anchor: #n3632756
- Companies mentioned: ゴムマリ株式会社、アイミツ、比較ビズ、発注ナビ、AI Market、ワークスアプリケーションズ

ゴムマリ株式会社 announced survey findings that, among 30 outsourced business automation providers, 8 companies (26.7%) listed fees on their official websites, and the lower end of hourly rates ranged from 5,500 to 12,000 yen per 1 hour.

Facts:
- 30 companies
- 8 companies
- 26.7%
- 5,500–12,000 yen per 1 hour

## Shiftmation launches new “Shiftmation Task Assignment” service

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000016327.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466847-en.html
- anchor: #n3632755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シフトメーション

株式会社シフトメーション has launched “Shiftmation Task Assignment,” a new service that automatically assigns daily work areas and tasks, as an expansion of its “Shiftmation” work-shift service for the lodging industry.

## 株式会社ユニオンシンク expands and relocates its Shimane office

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000103016.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466846-en.html
- anchor: #n3632754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニオンシンク

株式会社ユニオンシンク will expand and relocate to a new office in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, effective November 1, 2026, to strengthen its product development structure and accommodate business growth. Operations at the new office will begin on November 2.

Facts:
- Effective Nov. 1, 2026
- Operations begin on November 2
- Opened the Shimane office in April 2025
- Capital: 100 million yen

## LULLME（ラルミー）, a white noise speaker designed for parents raising children, wins the 2026 Good Design Award

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000143146.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466845-en.html
- anchor: #n3632753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社orivance、colulu、LULLME、ラルミー、楽天市場、BabyTech® Awards

LULLME（ラルミー）, a white noise speaker from the “colulu” brand operated by 株式会社orivance, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Cumulative sales have exceeded 40,000 units, and it has ranked No.1 on 楽天市場.

Facts:
- 2026 Good Design Award
- 22 types of sounds
- Up to 30 hours of continuous use
- Cumulative sales: 40,000 units
- List price: 5,980 yen
- 90 mm in diameter
- 36 mm thick
- Lithium-ion battery: 3.7V
- 1200mAh
- Approximately 1.5 hours
- Approximately 9 hours
- Approximately 30 hours at maximum volume

## Fall-limited color “CHERRY BROWNIE” launches from the popular GENBA Liquid Cheek, supervised by Dasom, a leading K-POP makeup artist, for a subtly bittersweet flush of color

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000086073.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466843-en.html
- anchor: #n3632752
- Companies mentioned: STORiiY株式会社、Pyt、Qoo10、WOOSUN

STORiiY株式会社 will launch “CHERRY BROWNIE,” a fall-limited color of “GENBA Liquid Cheek” from the brand “Pyt,” supervised by K-POP makeup artist Dasom.

Facts:
- 1,980 yen, including tax
- 4.5g
- 2025
- On sale: Saturday, November 7, 2027

## New foldable model “Dorimagu Slim” joins the popular “Dorimagu” drink holder series, with cumulative sales exceeding 40,000 units!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000143146.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466842-en.html
- anchor: #n3632751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社orivance、colulu

株式会社orivance has launched “Dorimagu Slim,” a compact, foldable new model in its “Dorimagu” drink holder series, which has surpassed 40,000 units in cumulative sales.

Facts:
- For 1 year from the date of purchase
- Load capacity: up to 1kg

## MARIE TERESIA refreshes its brand concept and opens JR Sapporo North Exit store with a new design in October

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000154699.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466841-en.html
- anchor: #n3632750
- Companies mentioned: wowwe株式会社、MARIE TERESIA、株式会社MARIE TERESIA

wowwe株式会社 refreshed the brand concept of its eyelash salon “MARIE TERESIA” and opened the JR Sapporo North Exit store, featuring a new design, on October 13, 2026.

Facts:
- It will be the 34th store
- Opening on Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00

## Kirishima Shuzo develops its first craft gin using Aka Kirishima and Kyushu botanicals as an export-only product, “AKAKIRI GIN,” featuring Miyazaki flavors such as hyuganatsu citrus and kumquat!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000053434.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466839-en.html
- anchor: #n3632749
- Companies mentioned: 霧島酒造株式会社、霧島ホールディングス株式会社

Kirishima Shuzo has developed its first craft gin, “AKAKIRI GIN,” using Kyushu botanicals and its authentic sweet potato shochu “Aka Kirishima” as a base. Sales as an export-only product will begin from November 2026 in North America, Europe, Asia, and other markets.

Facts:
- Sequentially from November 2026
- Alcohol content: 47%
- Volume / container: 700ml / bottle
- Currently, to approximately 25 countries and regions
- It took 3 years to produce a prototype we were satisfied with
- Revenue: 53.0379 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 2026)
- Employee count: 624 people

## Celebrating 15 years since founding: Bringing “delicious” and “安心” together. Hokkaido-based North Colors marks its 15th anniversary on September 7.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000044617.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466838-en.html
- anchor: #n3632748
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノースカラーズ、農林水産省

株式会社ノースカラーズ, which sells natural foods in Sapporo, Hokkaido, will mark its 15th anniversary on September 7, 2026. Support for products such as its additive-free and domestically produced series is growing amid rising interest in food safety and domestically made products.

Facts:
- 15th anniversary of founding
- September 7, 2026

## “Babiew Life&Work” launches a corporate program to boost the “job satisfaction” of employees raising children

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000129017.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466837-en.html
- anchor: #n3632747
- Companies mentioned: BEFFY株式会社、Babiew、株式会社きらぼし銀行、厚生労働省、週刊東洋経済

BEFFY株式会社, which operates the baby products review site Babiew, has launched Babiew Life&Work, a corporate program that supports improved job satisfaction among employees raising children. A seminar held at Kiraboshi Bank significantly increased participants’ desire to remain with the company after returning from leave and their motivation to advance their careers.

Facts:
- Percentage of mothers who are employed: 81.2%
- Percentage who have felt anxious about balancing work and family: 90.5%
- Percentage who have considered changing jobs while on childcare leave: 43.9%
- Survey conducted among 198 users

## AI interview agent Kikuvi releases free “AI Interview Utilization Guide” for recruitment agencies and staffing companies

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000164127.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466836-en.html
- anchor: #n3632746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kikuvi、Kikuvi

株式会社Kikuvi released a free guide on ways to use AI interviews and implementation examples for recruitment agencies and staffing companies on October 26, 2026.

Facts:
- From Oct. 26, 2026
- PDF (21 pages total)
- 担当者の1件あたりの作業時間：60〜90分
- → About 3 minutes
- Monthly number of interviews conducted: 80
- → 120
- Rate of reaching counseling: 65%
- → 90%
- 1件あたりの所要時間：約30分
- → About 8 minutes
- Response rate: about 1.5 times the rate for surveys
- 20% of those interviewed went on to counseling
- Conducted in September 2026
- Established in June 2025

## Plastic recycling company esa selected for the UK course of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “X-HUB TOKYO OUTBOUND PROGRAM”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000102225.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466835-en.html
- anchor: #n3632745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ｅｓａ、JETRO、独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構、University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership、CISL、ケンブリッジ大学サステナビリティ研究所

プラスチックリサイクルのesaは、東京都主催でJETROとケンブリッジ大学サステナビリティ研究所（CISL）が連携する「X-HUB TOKYO OUTBOUND PROGRAM 英国コース」に採択され、2027年1月に現地プログラムへ参加し、欧州市場での事業展開を検証する。

Facts:
- A program involving around 10 startups
- From January 25 to February 5, 2027
- Pre-departure programs from October 2026 onward
- Established: March 1, 2022

## 【ラーメン魁力屋】お店の味をいつでもご家庭で！「名城食品 ラーメン魁力屋監修 背脂醤油ラーメン」を9月1日（火）より発売中！

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000185678.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466833-en.html
- anchor: #n3632744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、名城食品株式会社、名城食品

株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス傘下の株式会社魁力屋が監修した「京都北白川 ラーメン魁力屋監修 背脂醤油ラーメン2人前」を名城食品が2026年9月1日より発売。価格は576円（税抜）。

Facts:
- On sale from Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Suggested retail price: 576 yen (before tax)
- 196 stores nationwide
- Operates 294 stores in Japan and overseas
- Capital: 925.16 million yen

## Kobe’s 田田田堂 | The hugely popular 100% plant-based bûche de Noël from last year returns, even better.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000100778.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466829-en.html
- anchor: #n3632743
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハニーマザー、田田田堂、ハニーマザー

Kobe’s 田田田堂, operated by 株式会社ハニーマザー, will begin taking reservations on November 1 for an assortment tin featuring its Christmas-limited plant-based bûche de Noël and winter-limited Yamada Nishiki Balls.

Facts:
- From Nov. 1
- 15 cm (serves 4–5)
- 24 pieces in total
- 4 flavors
- Launched in spring 2022
- Founded in Kobe in 1998

## 高級入浴剤「Chapon」、青山学院大学「青山祭2026」の福引企画に協賛品として採用

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000079077.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466827-en.html
- anchor: #n3632742
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Tokel、青山学院大学、BIRTHDAY BAR、Amazon、楽天

株式会社Tokelが展開する高級入浴剤ブランド「Chapon」は、青山学院大学の学園祭「2026年度青山祭」の福引企画に協賛し、天然精油入り入浴剤セット20個を提供する。

Facts:
- Provided a total of 20 sets
- Starting Friday, October 30, 2026
- Through Sunday, Nov. 1
- Set of 2 bath additives
- 60 g each × 2 bottles
- Suggested price: 2,980 yen per set of 2 (tax included)
- Cumulative shipments: 480,000 bottles
- 27 stores nationwide

## LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ shifts to an operating model built around generative AI. Generative AI, automation and operational improvements support a 360,000-hour annual increase in workload

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000152561.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466825-en.html
- anchor: #n3632741
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、LINEヤフーグループ

LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ shifted to an operating model built around generative AI, achieving annual efficiency gains equivalent to 300,000 hours and handling a 360,000-hour annual increase in workload in fiscal 2025. It achieved significant efficiency gains by using AI in areas including QA and customer support, while also advancing employee career transformation.

Facts:
- Equivalent to about 300,000 hours annually
- About 180,000 hours created through AI use
- Equivalent to about 194 people
- Operational efficiency gains equivalent to 100,000 hours annually
- Reduce the workload for QA processes by up to 80%
- お問い合わせ解決時間の短縮など...従来の約4分の1に短縮
- Unanswered emails at night also fell to about 1/10
- Improved operational efficiency by the equivalent of about 14,000 hours annually
- Reduced the number of visual checks by about 35%
- Improved efficiency by the equivalent of about 50,000 hours annually
- 1人あたりの月間労働時間を155時間として換算

## Kobe’s sky, held in a bride’s memory for a lifetime. A documentary on the creation of “空を、戴く。,” an original tiara for SOLA KOBE designed by Kobe-born tiara designer TARO KAMITANI, is now available.

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000045548.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466828-en.html
- anchor: #n3632740
- Companies mentioned: TARO KAMITANI株式会社、SOLA KOBE、COUTURE NAOCO神戸店、KIYOKO HATA、SACHIKO TSUTSUI、観音山ティアラミュージアム、NHK WORLD、AERA DIGITAL

TARO KAMITANI株式会社 has released a documentary on the creation of “空を、戴く。,” an original tiara made for the Kobe wedding venue SOLA KOBE. The tiara will be available for rental at COUTURE NAOCO神戸店 from September 13, 2026.

Facts:
- Sept. 13, 2026
- Seven skies
- Design development spanning about 100 concepts
- More than 700 tiaras
- Debuted in 2007
- In 2024, became the first in Japan to...
- 2025 NHK WORLD
- More than 160 countries and regions worldwide

## Archaic’s “Ad Check AI” now supports URL-based checks of Instagram posts

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000048761.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466826-en.html
- anchor: #n3632739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Archaic、Archaic

株式会社Archaic has launched automatic checks using specified Instagram post URLs as a new feature of its AI-powered ad creative review service, “Ad Check AI.”

Facts:
- Only 5% are AI builders
- Established: November 15, 2017

## 【チームの記憶をAIと共有する「Addness」】有料組織数(※1)が約3週間で2倍、1,200を突破。

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000084753.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466822-en.html
- anchor: #n3632738
- Companies mentioned: アドネス株式会社、株式会社Canvi、株式会社ontsugi、IPA、OpenAI

アドネス株式会は、チームの記憶をAIと共有するカンパニーブレイン「Addness」の有料組織数が約3週間で2倍となり1,200を突破したと発表した。導入事例として株式会社Canviと株式会社ontsugiの取り組みを紹介している。

Facts:
- Surpassed 1,200
- 638 organizations as of September 30, 2026
- 1,276 organizations on October 20
- 約3週間で2倍
- Approximately ¥6 million in annual labor cost savings
- Preparation of approximately 40 invoices
- Reduced from approximately 2 hours to 5 minutes
- 90% reduction in labor required for document preparation

## In spring 2027, launch 15 new wooden apartment buildings with the real estate industry's first property management service, “INOVE+,” across Higashiosaka City

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000090256.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466821-en.html
- anchor: #n3632737
- Companies mentioned: 第一住建グループ、近畿大学、第一住建備後町ビル、株式会社第一住建ホールディングス、INOVE賃貸近大前店

第一住建グループ has launched a project to develop 15 new wooden apartment buildings (153 units in total) with the real estate industry's first property management service, “INOVE+,” across Higashiosaka City in spring 2027.

Facts:
- 15 buildings planned
- Occupancy rate: 98.9%
- Grade 3 rating for measures against deterioration
- 153 units in total

## くるみとワインで味わう信州・東御市の魅力！11月21日、銀座NAGANOで特別イベント開催

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000013938.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466641-en.html
- anchor: #n3632730
- Companies mentioned: 長野県、東御市、銀座NAGANO、abn長野朝日放送、八十二グループ、NOCOビル、長野県産業労働部営業局

長野県’s 東御市, known as a producer of walnuts and wine, will hold a special event at 銀座NAGANO in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 21, 2026. The event celebrates its grand prize win in the abn・八十二グループ Furusato Commercial Awards NAGANO and aims to showcase the region's appeal and spark interest in tourism and relocation through tastings and walnut-cracking activities.

Facts:
- Nov. 21, 2026
- 25th
- A 30-second commercial
- 15 people per session
- 1名2,000円

## Scalebase named No. 1 in the subscription management system category at “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000050107.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466719-en.html
- anchor: #n3632729
- Companies mentioned: Scalebase株式会社、スマートキャンプ株式会社

Scalebase株式会社 was named No. 1 in the subscription management system category at “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” organized by SmartCamp.

Facts:
- April 1, 2026–September 30, 2026
- August 21, 2018

## Special education program launched for chiropractic instructors

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000093169.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466691-en.html
- anchor: #n3632728
- Companies mentioned: 日本カイロプラクティック連合会、JCA、日本カイロプラクティックドクターズ専門学院、JCDC、世界保健機関、WHO

日本カイロプラクティック連合会 (JCA) has launched a special education program conducted by JCDC for 9 selected instructors. Takeshi Ogura, D.C., Ph.D., will serve as the instructor, with the aim of improving theory and skills.

Facts:
- 9 selected instructors
- 2,500 hours of study
- 12 sessions in total
- Approximately 12,000 people nationwide

## Sponsors Japan's first “Global LeSS Conference”

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000074398.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466688-en.html
- anchor: #n3632727
- Companies mentioned: BIPROGY株式会社、一般社団法人Adaptiveness、GROOVE X株式会社

BIPROGY sponsored “2026 Global LeSS Conference Japan,” Japan's first international conference of its kind, held on Oct. 8 and 9, 2026. A total of 130 attendees shared insights on LeSS.

Facts:
- Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- Friday, the 9th
- 130 people attended

## ＜73% say they would buy even if it costs more!＞ Do fans value quality over low prices in original merchandise? Survey of 300 reveals fan preferences【オリジナルグッズドットコム】

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000133884.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466682-en.html
- anchor: #n3632726
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トランス、オリジナルグッズドットコム、トランザクション、MOLESKINE

オリジナルグッズドットコム, operated by 株式会社トランス, conducted a survey of 300 people and found that fans value quality, design and practicality over low prices when choosing merchandise. 73% said they would buy if the quality were high, even if it cost somewhat more.

Facts:
- 300 people
- 73％
- 43％
- 28.67％
- 28.33％
- 30 items
- 2 business days

## 『JACK IN THE DONUTS』Make every day leading up to Christmas exciting! 5 varieties of Christmas donuts featuring Santa, snowmen and more, with delightful looks and textures, available starting Nov. 5 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000152670.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466680-en.html
- anchor: #n3632725
- Companies mentioned: ビッグクリエイト株式会社、鳥さく、タニタカフェ、鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ、JACK IN THE DONUTS

ビッグクリエイト株式会社のドーナツ専門店『JACK IN THE DONUTS』は、11月5日よりサンタやスノーマンなどクリスマスモチーフの限定ドーナツ全5種を販売する。

Facts:
- From Thursday, November 5
- 37 stores nationwide
- 420 yen, tax included
- 380 yen (tax included)
- 280 yen including tax
- Aiming to expand to 100 stores

## 【2026 Christmas Cakes】京はやしや is accepting reservations for “Matcha Noel,” made for matcha lovers. A new “Hojicha and Caramel Bûche de Noël” is also coming to the Harumi direct sales store

- Published: 2026-10-29T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000090362.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4466678-en.html
- anchor: #n3632724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京はやしや、京はやしや、林屋新兵衛

Uji's long-established tea shop 京はやしや has begun taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes. “Matcha Noel” will be available exclusively online, while the Harumi direct sales store will offer the new “Hojicha and Caramel Bûche de Noël” and the classic “Santa Christmas Cake.”

Facts:
- 2026 京はやしや Matcha Noel ¥6,580 (tax included)
- 京はやしや Bûche de Noël 《Hojicha and Caramel》... Price: ¥5,580 (tax included)
- 7 distinctive layers are beautifully stacked
- Through Sunday, December 13
- Until Friday, Dec. 18