https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1109 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 161 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/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653379Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Global Association株式会社 announced a collaboration with artist YOSHIROTTEN’s large-scale solo exhibition, “YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH.” The collaboration will scent the exhibition venue and launch a limited-quantity reed diffuser. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653380Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:43:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社はくばく will run the “Make It Grain-Good Curry” campaign from Nov. 1, offering luxury prizes to purchasers of eligible multigrain rice products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653381Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:41:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESサステナブルホールディングス株式会社 held a hiring ceremony and reception for 20 incoming employees graduating in 2027, strengthening bonds through encouragement from the representative director and interactions with employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653382Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:41:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESESPACE株式会社 provides end-to-end support for planning, opening, operating and transferring businesses that convert vacant homes and existing residences into lodging facilities. The company is considering examples in Hokkaido, expansion within Japan and entry into Malaysia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653383Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:40:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR九州 will hold “Fukuhoku Fest 2026” at the Nogata Rolling Stock Center on Nov. 7, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of electrification of the Fukuhoku-Yutaka Line. Plans include opening the rail yard to the public, a train car lifting demonstration and stage events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653387Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to the results of the “2026 Survey on Workers’ Attitudes Toward Their Jobs and Workplaces” conducted by リアルワン株式会社, the positive response rate for engagement across the 7 major occupations ranged from 29.7% to 42.4%. Medical, welfare and education workers had the highest rate, while production, manufacturing, logistics and field workers had the lowest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653386Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESrebake is a food-loss reduction platform for bread launched in 2018. Over 8 years, it has prevented more than 1,700 tons of surplus bread from being discarded, with more than 2,000 bakeries nationwide participating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653385Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShark fin specialty restaurant 鰭華 will begin serving a limited-time course featuring shark fin from Kesennuma and Shanghai crab on Nov. 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653384Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHoYoverse announced that its upcoming cozy life-simulation game “Petit Planet” will officially launch on Dec. 4, 2026. The announcement also introduces pre-registration and campaign details. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653388Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:36:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社鞄工房山本’s bag brand “MONTBOOK” will hold a limited-time pop-up at 西宮阪急 from Nov. 4 to 10, 2026. The color range of its deer leather items will expand from 7 to 18, with products created jointly by Italian designer Giulio Iacchetti and artisans in Nara. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653389Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:35:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESLimited-quantity 2026 holiday gift sets arrive from the British fragrance house ペンハリガン, holder of a Royal Warrant. The lineup includes miniature collections for women and men, a Luna holiday set and other limited-edition items in antique-trunk-inspired designs. Pop-up events will also be held at 伊勢丹新宿店 and 銀座三越. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653390Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:34:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESフォルクスワーゲン ジャパン will change manufacturer’s suggested retail prices and option prices following specification updates to certain models and enhancements to the “VW Connect” service. The affected vehicles are scheduled to be introduced sequentially from November 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653391Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:32:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社前方後円墳 exhibited at Ending Industry Expo 2026, highlighting the nationwide rollout of Takeda-style kofun tombs, management efficiency improvements through DX, and joint business opportunities for cemeteries and stone shops. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653392Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:32:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES新潟県は「旬の美食体験イベント」を開催し、12月のテーマ食材としてル レクチエ、越後姫、米粉を用いた特別コースを提供する。会場はノラ・クチーナ 新潟鐙店、ゲストに新潟放送（BSN）アナウンサーの麦島侑さんが参加。また、「Go To Eatにいがたキャンペーン第２弾」として新潟GoToEat食事券の販売も開始された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653427Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDirector Mamoru Hosoda took part in a media talk event to mark the opening of the Osaka venue of “The Origins of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition.” He discussed the response to the Tokyo venue, his thoughts on his works, and the new exhibits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653426Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ココトモファーム visited Sakura Nursery School in Showa Ward, Nagoya, on October 15, 2026, where deaf and hearing staff held a sign language experience with children in the senior class. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653425Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リノベスト strengthened the integration between its real estate sales support tool “HOME VISTA” and Cocolive株式会社’s sales management tool “KASIKA,” automating content delivery and dedicated link generation based on customer status. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653424Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カシムラ will release the overseas travel adapter “WP-119M,” equipped with a retractable cable, on October 30, 2026. The product works with outlets in more than 200 countries worldwide and features 4 USB ports with a maximum output of 65 W and a 62 cm retractable cable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653423Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES那覇商工会議所 will hold a “Reducing Reliance on Individuals and Distributing Work Seminar” on November 19, 2026, to address risks caused by an excessive concentration of specific tasks. Masako Oshiro, representative of EDISTAR, will lead the free seminar for small and medium-sized businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653422Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社さくらさくプラス held a workplace experience program on August 18, 2026, for elementary school-age children of employees working at its head office. The initiative aims to support balancing work and childcare and included activities such as making business cards and interviewing employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653421Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESセメダイン株式会社’s “D Peelable Fixative” has won the 2026 Good Design Award. After approximately 10 years of development, it went on sale in 2025, and this is its 3rd award. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653420Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCocolive株式会社 is expanding integration between its real estate sales DX tool “KASIKA” and リノベスト’s “HOME VISTA” in the 2nd phase, automating customer management and content delivery to ensure smoother customer service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653419Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ROMS will speak at “Logistics DX Future Conference 2026,” to be held on November 11, 2026, and share a practical case study on reducing delivery costs and labor through the use of “Packing Assist AI.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653418Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フジ医療器 launched the “MyRira Seat Massager R26 MRL-1400” on October 30, 2026. It features the “3D Power Fit Mechanism 2.0,” which massages from the neck to the lower back with 4 heated massage balls that move in three dimensions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653417Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESはごろもフーズ株式会社 will present a special edition, “Good Fortune and Long Life Sakura Zenzai,” made with cherry leaves from Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, to 久能山東照宮, and will release it exclusively in Shizuoka Prefecture starting Dec. 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653416Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トーハン announced that the number of bookstores using HONYAL, its package supporting the opening of small bookstores, has surpassed 105. The milestone was reached about 2 years after the service launched in October 2024. Its features include helping municipalities without bookstores gain one, welcoming a diverse range of store owners and enabling small shops to develop multiple lines of business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653415Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Michelin Guide Dubai 2026” awarded two stars to the world’s first Middle Eastern restaurant to receive the distinction, while chef Tanigawa of Japanese restaurant “季語KIGO” won a service award. The report also covers the launch of passenger services on エティハド・レール, a travel content development program that selected Japanese creators, and information on various sporting events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653414Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Oct. 3, 2026, 新コスモス電機 made its first appearance at the Yodogawa Ward Residents’ Festival, setting up an interactive exhibit featuring PLUSCO (プラシオ), a fire alarm with carbon monoxide detection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653413Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESベルトラ株式会社 has launched a joint promotion with アルバータ州観光公社 to showcase the winter attractions of Alberta in western Canada. To mark the launch of a special website, the campaign offers round-trip airfare from Tokyo (Narita) to Calgary and 10% off coupons for the first 150 people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653412Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ギフトパッド will hold “Onsen Prefecture Oita Fair,” a limited-time antenna shop organized by 大分県, at Giftpad space in KITTE大阪 starting Nov. 1, 2026. Building on last year’s results, the event will feature activities such as a kabosu citrus fair and alcoholic beverage tastings, promoting and selling local specialties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653411Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES東洋鋼鈑 announced that it will purchase from オリックス the environmental value of surplus electricity generated by the solar power equipment at the マツダKDセンター. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653410Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESINTLOOP Strategy株式会社 has launched a service providing cybersecurity maturity assessments and implementation planning support for companies seeking to comply with the “SCS Assessment System” of 経済産業省. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653409Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社チケットプラス has begun selling electronic tickets for “Fishing Fest 2027 in Yokohama,” which will run for 3 days starting Jan. 22, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653408Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESプロパティエージェント has released “また、来ます。,” a brand film depicting the 7-year relationship between a sales representative and a property owner, and has also begun streaming “青木課長に聞いてみた。,” a video series about real estate investment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653407Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マーキュリー held “Meet Up! MERCURY,” a job offer ceremony for about 730 prospective 2027 graduates, at 13 venues nationwide from Oct. 1 to 21, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653406Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTACT SEO, an AI × SEO tool provided by 株式会社ウィルゲート, won the Leader award in the SEO Tools category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社. It has now won an award in the category for 25 consecutive terms, and this was its 23rd Leader award. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653405Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESProperty Agent, a subsidiary of Migalo Holdings, has released the brand film “I’ll be back,” depicting a true story spanning 7 years between a sales representative and a property owner, based on Google Maps reviews. A video series about real estate investment has also begun streaming. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653404Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAllied Architects will hold the special conference “Data×Creative Summit” in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2026. Companies including Mitsui Sumitomo Card, Pokka Sapporo Food & Beverage, Sparty and Synchro will take the stage to discuss brand growth strategies under the theme “Marketing That Gets Talked About.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653403Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オンリーストーリー will co-host a management networking event with ジャパン株式会社 in Ebisu on Nov. 25, 2026. The event is for executive officers and above, and human resources managers and above, at companies with sales of at least 300 million yen or at least 30 employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653402Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナビタイムジャパン will launch a special website and hold a giveaway campaign to mark the 20th anniversary of its car navigation app “NAVITIME Drive Supporter” and its receipt of the 2026 Good Design Award. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653401Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社毎日新聞社 and マイナビ will hold “MOTTAINAI Action Fest” in Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 14, 2026. As part of the MOTTAINAI Campaign, the event will offer programs that make learning about “waste” fun and provide hands-on experiences related to resource circulation and food waste reduction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653400Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA press release listing the winning entries and judges’ comments for the “FM AICHI Radio Commercial Contest 2026,” hosted by 株式会社エフエム愛知. There were 5019 entries from across Japan. The Grand Prix went to Masaya Sueshige for “Everyday Laughter,” and the Student Award went to Sakuya Nakayama for “Forget.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653399Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社VOLZ has updated the new season of Wリーグ official card collection “Wコレ,” adding all 480 new cards and the new “Club Ranking” feature, and will hold a commemorative campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653398Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイディアファクトリー株式会社 has released a gameplay video for “Hakuoki Ibun: The Witch of Beryezinsky,” a new Nintendo Switch game from the women’s game brand オトメイト. The game is scheduled for release on Dec. 10, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653397Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セキド will co-host a free DJI drone experience event, “DJI New Pilot Experience,” with オートバックス in Imizu, Toyama Prefecture, on Nov. 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653396Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESコクヨ株式会社の「オフィススタイルAI」が、Google Cloud Japan主催の「第6回 AI エージェント事例アワード」でファイナリスト賞（ベスト8）に選出された。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653395Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTachiarai Town in Fukuoka Prefecture and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on Oct. 30, 2026, through “Satofull Crowdfunding” to preserve and restore the nationally designated Important Cultural Property Imamura Catholic Church for future generations. The target amount is 2 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653394Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイナビティーンズラボ, run by 株式会社マイナビ, reported the results of its “Survey on Relationships Between Gen Z Workers and Their Parents.” The survey found that about 70% of Gen Z workers consulted their parents when deciding where to work; while more than 60% felt they had become independent from their parents, about 70% still received financial or day-to-day support from them. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653393Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe special screening program “Izumi Kyoka and Literary Films of Fantasy and Aestheticism,” featuring film adaptations of works by literary masters including Izumi Kyoka, Natsume Soseki and Junichiro Tanizaki, will be held at 神保町シアター starting Nov. 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653428Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社シーベジタブル and 東京建物株式会社, together with 大丸東京店, will hold the “YNK Seaweed Gourmet Walk” in the Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi area from November 9 to December 4, 2026. A total of 17 locations, including nearby restaurants and shops in TOFROM YAESU TOWER, will take part in the stamp rally event, offering limited-edition menus featuring seaweed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653277Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:29:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiZ株式会社 has published 3 reviews and opinion papers on the medical applications of hydrogen in joint research with 慶應義塾大学 and カリフォルニア大学バークレー校. The papers discuss hydrogen’s ability to reach tissues in the body, shared points of action and potential applications at the pre-disease stage. The company is also calling for a shift to low-concentration hydrogen inhalation, citing experimental data showing explosion incidents involving high-concentration hydrogen inhalers (above 10 vol%). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653278Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:29:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社くらしの友 held a grief care program at Soubudai General Funeral Hall on October 22, 2026, with 9 people taking part. The company has continued providing support to bereaved families since 2022. A survey found that awareness of grief care and willingness to use it increased after information was provided. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653279Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:28:04 +0900JapanPR TIMEScolulu, the baby products brand of 株式会社orivance, has begun selling “Dusty Pink,” a new color for its 3-way baby chair “Swaris,” in a limited first run of 500 units. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653280Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:27:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESWiz Cloud Japan has launched the “Scan for Good” initiative to address cybersecurity incidents in Japan, as of October 2026. The program offers free, non-destructive vulnerability assessments using AI technology from Wiz Research and Google DeepMind. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653281Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:26:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special lecture, “The Acting Life Never Stops,” featuring actor Takashi Naito as the instructor, will be held at the NHKカルチャー Aoyama classroom on November 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653282Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:25:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESピアッジオグループジャパン株式会社 will run the “ONE WISH, TWO WHEELS Campaign” at authorized アプリリア dealers from November 1 to December 25, 2026. Buyers of new eligible models will receive purchase assistance of 10,000 to 50,000 yen, depending on the model. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653283Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:25:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カプセル is launching free online consultation meetings for companies considering developing lodging businesses using idle land or unused properties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653284Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:24:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESピアッジオグループジャパン will run a campaign from November 1 to December 25, 2026, offering 50,000 yen in purchase assistance to buyers of new モト・グッツィ V7 series and V85TT motorcycles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653285Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:24:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOPPANホールディングス株式会社 has announced that it will hold the 18th TOPPAN Charity Concert on February 17, 2027. Pianist Miyuji Kaneko will perform, and all proceeds will be donated to 公益財団法人ユネスコ・アジア文化センター (ACCU) to fund its literacy education support initiative, the “SMILE Asia Project.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653286Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:23:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン lowered shipping fees at GDOゴルフショップ from 770 yen to 330 yen and changed the free-shipping threshold from 11,000 yen to 5,500 yen, effective October 29, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653287Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:22:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESA Halloween party will be held on October 31 and November 1, 2026, at WHATAWON, an entertainment mall in Kishiwada, Osaka, operated by 株式会社antiqua. Events on October 31 include “ZOMBIE DISCO,” where visitors can experience a zombie-themed world, the “ZOMBIE BUS” bus escape mission, a costume parade and slime-making. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653288Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:21:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社RABO has launched Pawlinq Care, a new care brand for dogs, and is now offering JAMES MYARTIN, a non-alcoholic deodorizing and disinfecting agent, and Pawlinq Care Lactobacillus, a veterinarian-supervised probiotic supplement. It has also added a lost-dog search support feature, Lost Dog Mode, to the Pawlinq app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653289Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESJ-POWER has released a new commercial series, “TA’s Ikeda” (Dam and Sightseeing Boat editions), starring Elaiza Ikeda and Soma Yamaji, and will begin broadcasting it on television on Nov. 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653290Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Com2uS Japan has held various events and introduced updates to mark the 10th anniversary of the global service of its mobile baseball game MLB: 9 Innings 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653291Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESSusumu Koyama, owner-chef, and Yutaka Nakagawa, chief chocolatier, of 株式会社パティシエ エス コヤマ in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, have both received the top honor, the “Gold Tablet,” and the special “Coup de Cœur” award at France’s C.C.C. 2026 tasting competition. Koyama earned the top honor for a record 13th time for a Japanese recipient, while Nakagawa received it for the 2nd consecutive year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653294Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Exas has begun full-scale provision of Exas Security Concierge, a security consulting service for mid-sized companies. The service adopts a business-partnering model that provides consistent support from policy development through completion of the response, rather than simply identifying risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653293Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ANCHOR, operator of the fried sandwich specialty shop Age.3, announced that it will launch a new product, “Yangnyeom Chicken & Tteokbokki,” on Nov. 1, 2026. The shop is expanding in Japan and overseas, opening new locations in Bangkok, Thailand, and Hanoi, Vietnam, in October 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653292Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社建築資料研究社 will stream “Last-Minute Live Review” on YouTube LIVE from 6:30 on the morning of the exam as last-minute preparation for the 2026 2nd-Class Construction Management Engineer Late-Term First-Stage Examination, to be held on Nov. 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653295Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:19:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES奈良県は、道の駅かつらぎで「奈良県景観資産パネル展」を開催する。展示は自然の景観資産に関するもので、入場無料。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653296Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:19:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESプロモツール株式会社 held the “4th Aroma Design Certification, Grade 3” at its Tokyo headquarters on Oct. 25, 2026. This practical certification teaches basic knowledge of fragrance and the fundamentals of perfumery, and successful candidates are certified as “Junior Aroma Designers.” The company plans to use it for corporate training and school education, as well as to discover and develop store staff and prospective perfumers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653297Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:18:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社首里石鹸 will launch the new medicated anti-aging care series UUJI on Nov. 1, 2026, under its Okinawa-born skincare brand SuiSavon-首里石鹸-. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653298Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:18:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社光陽社 will begin accepting online orders on Nov. 1 for “Art New Year’s Cards 2027—Year of the Sheep,” designed by creators. Orders placed by the end of November qualify for an early-bird discount of 10% off printing costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653299Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:16:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe exhibition “A New Era of Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints: The Challenge of Shozaburo Watanabe, Publisher of Shin-hanga” will be held at パラミタミュージアム in Komono, Mie Prefecture, from Dec. 5, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027. First-print shin-hanga works by Shozaburo Watanabe and related events will be featured. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3653300Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:15:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESネコノテキャリア, operated by 株式会社スナネコ, has released findings from an analysis of approximately 10,000 PM-related job listings. Development and implementation experience was required in 53.4% of product manager listings, exceeding the share requiring project management experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652496Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:14:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ミライト・ワン will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” to be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing its WFM tool CastingTable4.0 and AI-based simulated customer service training. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652497Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:13:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社主婦と生活社は、2027年3月14日に開催される「リラックマ検定」に対応した公式ガイドブック『リラックマ検定公式ガイドブック リラックマ大図鑑 プラス』を2026年10月30日に発売する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652498Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:13:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社富士薬品は、健康食品ブランド「Delicharm」より11月1日に数量限定で「温もりハーブジンジャー」を新発売する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652499Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:13:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 5th Gifu Gero-Nakatsugawa Satoyama Marche, a tourism and local products fair featuring Gero and Nakatsugawa cities, will be held inside JR Tokyo Station from Nov. 6 to 8, 2026. Local specialties and farm products from both cities will be sold, and the event will also promote the area with an eye toward the opening of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652500Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:12:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESFindings from the childcare and education analysis of the “Nationwide Survey of All 47 Prefectures 2026,” conducted by メットライフ生命保険. About half of households with children cited “children’s education” as a concern about the future, and it was the top priority for preparing funds. Respondents pointed to high education costs and dissatisfaction with government support, while interest in building assets early was also high. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652501Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:12:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES奈良県フォレスターアカデミー’s “Next-Generation Forester Development Platform” has won the Good Design Award for fiscal 2026, organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652502Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:12:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES東芝テック will launch the “Gift Certificate Integration Subsystem” on Oct. 30, 2026, linking its “PrimeStore” store system for mass retailers with the “AES-GTR” gift certificate reader from 暁電機製作所. This will automate gift certificate use at self-checkout registers and streamline operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652503Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:12:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESBridge Consulting Group supported the IPO preparations of セイワホールディングス, which listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in March 2026. It helped establish a cost accounting system and implement IFRS and address PPA, supporting the company’s growth despite its lack of in-house IFRS expertise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652504Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:11:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESシーオス株式会社 donated a total of 322,000 yen in relief funds through 日本赤十字社 to support those affected by the 2026 Colombia earthquake and assist recovery and reconstruction efforts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652505Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESみそら株式会社 began selling intraoral scanners (IOS) in October 2026 and opened a dedicated consultation service, “IOS Desk.” It provides implementation support drawing on the group’s clinical and dental laboratory expertise, and plans to open a Tokyo branch and an interactive showroom in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652506Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMattermost and Cohere announced a strategic partnership to deliver sovereign AI in highly confidential environments, including on-premises and air-gapped systems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652515Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社船井総研あがたFAS will hold 4 free online seminars for business leaders starting Oct. 20, 2026, to address increased tax burdens arising from revisions to the valuation of unlisted shares. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652514Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ミドルウッドが運営する伊豆熱川温泉「ホテルカターラRESORT＆SPA」は、2026年11月の平日限定で、ご宿泊者に伊豆名物「金目鯛の煮付け」を1尾無料提供するキャンペーンを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652513Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビジョンメガネ will exclusively launch 2 new styles in 8 colors from エンポリオ アルマーニ’s Japan Collection eyewear for Japanese customers at 97 stores starting Oct. 31, 2026, ahead of the nationwide release. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652512Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカレント自動車株式会社 will grand-open GARAGE CURRENT 国産名車, a specialty store for classic and iconic Japanese cars, in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, on Nov. 2, 2026, as a new brand from GARAGE CURRENT, its imported classic-car sales business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652511Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEpson Japan will release the 2027 edition of the free “New Year’s Cards with Colorio on Your Smartphone” app on Oct. 30, 2026, enabling users to create New Year’s cards and greeting cards on smartphones and tablets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652510Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング published “The Art of Selling Luxury Condominiums in Central Tokyo for the Highest Price,” by Masanori Ishiguro, representative director of 株式会社I-House, on Oct. 30, 2026. The book explains the criteria and techniques central Tokyo luxury condominium sellers need to understand the brokerage structure, identify the right sales partner and make decisions they won’t regret. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652509Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング has published psychiatrist Hideki Wada’s book “How to Make Enjoyable Plans for People Who Are Making the Most of Life.” It introduces concrete ways to enjoy “now” rather than waiting until after retirement, along with tips on hobbies, money and catchphrases, and offers advice for businesspeople with no plans for their days off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652508Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTISI株式会社とCARDNETは、2026年9月にステーブルコインを用いた店頭決済の実証実験を実施し、加盟店精算や経理業務を含む一連の運用性を確認した。両社は得られた知見を活用して支援を推進し、TISIは2027年度中のサービス事業化を目指す。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652507Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXER GroupとW1N選挙カーによる調査で、国民500人のうち92.6%が選挙カーのデザインで候補者の印象が変わらないと回答。走行中の読み取り情報や看板に求める情報の1位は「候補者名」だった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652516Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:08:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe cumulative number of graduates from semiconductor engineer training center “セミコンテクノラボ,” operated by 株式会社コプロテクノロジー, has surpassed 400. Since opening, it has maintained a retention rate in the 90% range and earned high marks as a response to labor shortages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652517Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:08:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES住宅金融支援機構、J-FLEC、日本FP協会の3者が金融リテラシー向上のため連携を開始し、2026年11月7日に恵比寿で開催されるイベントへ共同出展する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652518Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:08:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESRakuten Mobile and FamilyMart will run a joint project from Oct. 30 to Nov. 28, 2026, deploying the mobile shop “楽天モバイル キャラバンカー” in the parking lots of FamilyMart stores in Tokyo and Wakayama Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652519Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:07:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セガ has released the latest footage featuring new character Lionel Rafale, who appears in VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS, scheduled for release in 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652520Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:06:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESA pop-up store for the Fall/Winter 2026 collection from MALU, an innerwear brand created by エイガールズ, will be held at ESTNATION Roppongi Hills from Nov. 6 to 19. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261030-09/index-en.html#n3652522Fri, 30 Oct 2026 11:06:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESERAS株式会社は、カコムス株式会社が全株式を取得したことで、カコムスホールディングスを中核とするカコムスグループに参画した。両社はAI人材育成とシステム開発のシナジーを強化する。