AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-29 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 13

[Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture] The “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment risks from just a 6 mL blood sample, to launch at まつざき脳神経・頭痛クリニック千里丘 on Dec. 19, 2026 (Sat.) — appointments now being accepted

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:44:52 +0900

株式会社レナテック will launch the “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and MCI risks from just a 6 mL blood sample, at まつざき脳神経・頭痛クリニック千里丘 in Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture, on Dec. 19, 2026.

The Satoyama Common School, run by Ecology Online in Tochigi, will take part in “GOOD CYCLE FES UTSUNOMIYA 2026”!

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:44:43 +0900

特定非営利活動法人エコロジーオンライン（EOL） will take part in “GOOD CYCLE FES UTSUNOMIYA 2026,” to be held in Utsunomiya on Dec. 13, 2026, showcasing the Satoyama Common School’s activities and the skills of craftspeople.

Kamaboko Day campaign: Get a new “Insulated Tote Bag (Large)” with purchases of ¥10,000 or more! Enjoy 2 times the Jo Club points and complimentary kamaboko, too.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:44:12 +0900

鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社 will hold a campaign from Nov. 14 to 20, 2026, in celebration of Kamaboko Day on Nov. 15. Customers who spend ¥10,000 or more will receive a new insulated tote bag, and Jo Club points will be 2 times the usual amount. Events including craft demonstrations will also be held at “Kamaboko no Sato.”

“WIND AND SEA × Ultraman”: A collaborative collection from WIND AND SEA and the Ultraman series.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0900

Fashion brand WIND AND SEA will release a collaborative collection to mark the Ultraman series’ 60th anniversary. Shiro Sano will model the looks, with sales starting Oct. 31, 2026.

An outlet mall with approximately 220 stores, the largest number in Kyushu, to open at the former site of “マリノアシティ福岡”: “三井アウトレットパーク福岡マリノア” to open in April 2027

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:42:35 +0900

Mitsui Fudosan and Fukuoka Jisho have named the outlet mall set to open in April 2027 at the former site of “マリノアシティ福岡” in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City: “三井アウトレットパーク福岡マリノア.” The developers announced 41 food and other stores in advance out of approximately 220, and also revealed plans to bring in ロピア and a Monster Hunter statue.

Making M&A a standard option for startups: Launch of “FOUNDER'S NEXT PROGRAM” to support entrepreneurs’ next ventures

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:42:26 +0900

プロトスター株式会社は、東京都の「TOKYO SUTEAM」令和8年度協定事業者に採択され、「FOUNDER'S NEXT PROGRAM」を始動した。このプログラムは、成長初期のスタートアップに対し、M&Aを出口戦略として検討・実行するための伴走支援、企業概要書作成、専門家・買い手との接続を行う。

GONNA DAYS makes its first appearance at “ecute Omiya” inside JR Omiya Station! Farm-grown Western vegetable salads and deli items on sale for a limited time from Nov. 9-23｜An ecute Omiya-exclusive Mexican salad arrangement and LA-style chopped salads also available

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:42:09 +0900

GONNA DAYS, a salad and deli specialty shop operated by Mr.LAND株式会社, will open for a limited time at “ecute Omiya” inside JR Omiya Station from Nov. 9 to 23, 2026, selling salads and deli items made with Western vegetables from its own farm.

Which keepsakes do people want to save when sorting a deceased person’s belongings? A survey of 200 people on what they keep and how they decide (遺品整理/ゴミ屋敷片付けクリーンサービス survey)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:40:18 +0900

According to a survey by 遺品整理/ゴミ屋敷片付けクリーンサービス, the most commonly desired keepsakes when sorting a deceased person’s belongings were records such as “photos, albums, videos and audio.” Key considerations included whether an item holds personal memories and whether it evokes the deceased. Common requests for support from service providers included “a final check before disposal” and “setting aside items that are difficult to decide on.”

[トランドール] Baked curry bread made with Kyushu’s signature Saga beef debuts

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

Kyushu bakeries トランドール and グレンドール will launch baked curry bread made with Saga beef for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026.

“ケータリングセレクション,” used by more than 1,000 companies for year-end and New Year parties last year, releases its 2026 feature page and begins offering plans with a choice of complimentary perks for a limited time

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

株式会社Cqree has released its 2026 feature page for year-end and New Year parties and begun offering plans with a choice of complimentary perks. More than 1,000 companies used the service for year-end and New Year parties last year.

Showcase’s identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker” launches data integration with kintone

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:40:01 +0900

株式会社ショーケース has launched a data integration feature linking its identity verification tool “ProTech ID Checker” with サイボウズ株式会社’s business improvement platform “kintone.” The feature aims to centralize review and approval work after identity verification as well as customer information management, reducing system development costs and workload.

株式会社JENIMO wins the Product Development category at the Japan Beauty Company Awards 2026

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:36:24 +0900

株式会社JENIMO, which offers professional hair removal devices and light-based facial machines, won the Product Development category at the Japan Beauty Company Awards 2026, organized by エステティック通信. Its approach to development, which incorporates feedback from practitioners, and its post-installation support system were recognized.

[Seminar Announcement] Developing a New Regional Healthcare Plan and How Hospitals Should Respond — A Turning Point in Hospital Management and Strategies for Survival Looking Ahead to 2040

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:36:22 +0900

株式会社ソラスト will hold a seminar on responding to regional healthcare plans and hospital management strategies looking ahead to 2040 at the 日本医療マネジメント学会 23rd Kyushu and Yamaguchi Joint Conference and 26th Nagasaki Prefecture Chapter Academic Meeting, to be held in December 2026.

Sailing ship “BLUE OCEAN みらいへ” heads east across the Seto Inland Sea in autumn. A 3-night, 4-day island-hopping voyage from Moji Port to Anan Port (Nov. 16-19)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:36:01 +0900

Applications have opened for a 3-night, 4-day voyage across the Seto Inland Sea from Moji Port to Anan Port aboard the sailing ship “BLUE OCEAN みらいへ,” operated by 特定非営利活動法人ゼリ・ジャパン, from Nov. 16 to 19, 2026.

【キルフェボン】11月28日（土）オープン「キルフェボン新宿」だけの記念タルト。「円」を重ねて、「縁」を結ぶ。リンゴと柿のタルト。『富士の輝』とシャインマスカットが出会う、特選の一台。

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:34:56 +0900

タルト専門店「キルフェボン」を運営するキルフェボン株式会社は、2026年11月28日に新宿駅西口に新店舗「キルフェボン新宿」をオープンし、限定記念タルト2種を販売する。

Kenshi Sugiya drafted by U.S. team サバンナ・バナナズ, set to return to professional play in the U.S. in 2027

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:34:16 +0900

Former professional baseball player Kenshi Sugiya has been drafted by サバンナ・バナナズ, a team in the U.S. Banana Ball League, and is set to return to professional play in the U.S. in 2027, it was announced.

Bigger turnout than expected! More than 2,400 people visited Sato Foods’ “Salt Rice Ball Specialty Shop Without a Rice Cooker” in 5 days, with around 2,600 sold—all about the rice, with no fillings

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:32:14 +0900

サトウ食品株式会社 held its “Salt Rice Ball Specialty Shop Without a Rice Cooker” at ZeroBase 表参道 in Tokyo’s Omotesando district for 5 days, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2026, selling around 2,600 rice balls.

Neat Open launches in Japan to reduce “can’t be seen, can’t be heard” problems in online meetings

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:31:07 +0900

Neatframe株式会社は、オンライン会議の画質・音質課題を解決するため、ノートPCからケーブル1本でNeat機器を使用可能にする「Neat Open」の国内提供を開始した。

Hyokkorihan named WMG2027 Kansai soft tennis ambassador! He will connect with participants, drawing on his experience competing at the Inter-High

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:54 +0900

京都府福知山市 has appointed comedian Hyokkorihan of 吉本興業 and Koichi Nagae of the NTT西日本 soft tennis team as ambassadors for the soft tennis competition at the World Masters Games 2027 Kansai, to be held in May 2027.

6th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Gathering to be held! — Nagoya Castle once drew 160 warriors and feudal lords from across Japan, including Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Now, leading voices including Naoki Prize-winning author Shogo Imamura gather for a passionate cross-talk at the “miracle castle” attracting nationwide attention

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:11 +0900

佐賀県 and 唐津市 will hold the 6th Nagoya Castle Grand Tea Gathering on Nov. 22, 2026, at the Nagoya Castle ruins, marking 100 years since their designation as a national historic site. The event will feature a varied program, including a cross-talk with Naoki Prize-winning author Shogo Imamura, a Noh performance and a family-crest sticker rally, showcasing the site’s historical significance.

37 occupations require security skills. Of these, 26 are outside IT departments

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:05 +0900

株式会社Personality has published findings from its “Skills Encyclopedia” skills dictionary, showing that 26 of the 37 occupations requiring information security-related skills (70.3%) are outside IT departments.

チェック・ポイント・リサーチ discovers “Aokigahara,” a new information-stealing malware targeting credentials for AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:05 +0900

チェック・ポイント・リサーチ announced that it had discovered “Aokigahara,” a new information-stealing malware targeting credentials for AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.

“SketchUp CIRCLE 2026: New Possibilities Expanded by AI and Emerging Technologies” to be held