https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 646 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 201 items from 8 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/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702866Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe "Sports GOMI Koshien 2026 Mie Prefecture Tournament," organized by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and オフィス楽都, was held at Kasumigaura Ryokuchi on Oct. 11, and the 鈴鹿高校 team "Mijumaru" won. With 53 participants, a total of 43.19kg of trash was collected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702865Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESトヨタファイナンシャルサービス株式会社 and 日本信号株式会社 will conduct a trial of an e-ticket usable for both trains and buses with a single QR code in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures from November 2026 to March 2027. As part of the 国土交通省 "COMmmmONS" project, they will verify interoperability and a settlement model using a ticket brokerage hub. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702864Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスカパーＪＳＡＴ、セガ、フラッグシップオーケストラの3社が、スカパー!のサービス開始30周年を記念し、「SEGA UNIVERSE×スカパー! 30周年特別企画」を実施する。2026年11月2日より「SEGA UNIVERSE」公式マスコットキャラクターを決めるファン投票を開始し、同年12月30日には人気番組「ゲームセンターCX」とのコラボ特番をフジテレビONEで放送予定。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702863Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMLE, a 100% subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing, signed a PPA contract with Tokyu Fudosan and installed solar power generation equipment on the roof of the logistics facility "LOGIFRONT Nagoya Minato Malien," which began operation in November 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702862Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESオイテル株式会社 installed the free sanitary napkin service "OiTr" at Sayama City Hall and Sayama City Iruma Community Exchange Center, and began the service in October and November 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702861Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社りらいぶ will begin selling the functional wear "Relieve Wear" through the JAF member benefits service from Nov. 2, 2026. The product, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 5 million pieces, will be offered to JAF members at a special price. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702860Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe AI research and development initiative of 株式会社ナレッジワーク has been selected for AWS's global program "AWS Startups Custom-Model Inference Fellowship." Four companies were chosen from Japan, and it will advance inference optimization of an LLM specialized for the financial industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702859Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn 2026, Uniqlo is carrying out its "The Heart of LifeWear" campaign, donating more than 1 million items including HEATTECH worldwide. In Japan, about 100,000 items will be donated to disaster-affected areas and child welfare facilities, and overseas, a total of 520,000 items will be donated to Syria and Iran through UNHCR. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702858Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リコー has published a dialogue video on the social economy media "NewsPicks" on the theme "The real reason AI does not produce creativity." Hidetoshi Kikuchi, director of the Ricoh Innovation Strategy Center, and Shotaro Yamashita, principal researcher at コクヨ ワークスタイル研究所, appeared and discussed creativity through the use of AI and the future of the workplace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702857Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本アクセス, in cooperation with 生活協同組合コープみやざき, will hold the 90-minute all-you-can-eat frozen food and ice cream event "Chin! Suru Restaurant in Co-op Miyazaki Sadowara Store" at the supermarket "Co-op Miyazaki Sadowara Store" in Miyazaki Prefecture on Dec. 5 and 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702856Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESProducts related to the photo book service "MyBook" from 株式会社アスカネット have been registered as return gifts for Hiroshima City's hometown tax donation program, with applications opening on Nov. 2, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702855Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタカノ株式会社 will exhibit at the 40th Annual Autumn Meeting of the Japan Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, to be held at the Kobe International Conference Center from Nov. 28 to 29, 2026, where it will display the Automated Analyzer SiLIS-100. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702854Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ルミッション will begin offering the "Profit Structure and Business Growth Support Package" for industrial waste treatment and recycling companies on Nov. 2, 2026. The package provides integrated support for treatment unit prices, collection efficiency, profit improvement, and more, and supports sustainable corporate growth through a management consulting service called "Shacho no Bunshin" (the president's alter ego). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702853Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイ・エヌ・ジーによる2026年最新文化祭調査。催し物1位は模擬店・屋台、楽曲1位はMrs. GREEN APPLE「青と夏」、芸人1位はチョコレートプラネット。ネクストトレンドとしてカウントダウンノートとペクスダバンが挙げられている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702852Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES沖縄美ら海水族館 succeeded in breeding the "Ogurotoragisu" for the first time in the world, and began exhibiting the juvenile fish on Oct. 17. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702851Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES15 MBA students from ロンドン・ビジネス・スクール visited the Ginza store of ファクトリエ, a Made in Japan fashion brand connected directly to its factories, to learn about Japanese craftsmanship and supply chain reform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702850Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESコナカ Co., Ltd. (株式会社コナカ) will put suits from the 2026 fall/winter collection made with "Cloth Ermenegildo Zegna" fabric on sale at special prices from Nov. 4 to commemorate Nov. 11. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702849Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人全日本野球協会 and 株式会社サンコー signed the "Baseball5 Clean & Sustainable Partnership" agreement on Nov. 1, 2026, aimed at promoting and developing Baseball5 and realizing a sustainable society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702848Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人越前町観光連盟は、福井県越前町の道の駅越前で「越前かにまつり2026」を11月14日・15日および21日・22日の全4日間開催すると発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702847Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社絵本ナビ, which operates the picture book information site "絵本ナビ," has launched a special page, "絵本ナビ Christmas 2026," to help people choose gifts. Under the theme of "lighting up," it offers a diverse lineup including character goods and age-based sets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702846Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オンワードコーポレートデザイン produced tote bags and blankets for the 2027 lucky bags of "眼鏡市場," operated by 株式会社メガネトップ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702845Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStudents from the public inquiry-based learning school "Shirankedo" in Kitagawa Village, Kochi Prefecture, supported by 株式会社ウテナ, will hold a village PR event at 羽田イノベーションシティ on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. It will feature a yuzu footbath experience and sales of local specialties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702844Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarbucks Coffee Japan will hold the "Be a Santa Donation Program" for the 5th year in the 2026 holiday season. Through sales of the new "Be a Santa Cookie Topping," donations by Star members, and KitKat donations from Nestlé Japan, it will provide gifts to children's cafeterias via the certified nonprofit Musubie. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702843Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ベビーカレンダー acquired all shares of 株式会社オレンジページ held by 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and made it a wholly owned subsidiary (group company) as of Nov. 2, 2026. Going forward, it aims to combine its digital know-how with the Orange Page brand strength to expand its online business and solve everyday life issues through media collaboration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702842Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn TOKYO MX's game variety show "Noda Kuri's Ambition: The Road to Unifying the Game World," popular streamer Zuzu makes a first appearance in the Nov. 3 broadcast and competes with Hirochin in "Let's Play! Oink Games." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702841Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エルティーアール will sell X'mas-themed bread and seasonal limited goods for a limited time from Nov. 13 to Dec. 27 at its subsidiary "Chiikawa Bakery." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702840Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSony Marketing will hold an exhibition from Nov. 6 at ソニーイメージングギャラリー and αプラザ locations nationwide to commemorate the release of photographer Tadashi Shimada's first photo book in 7 years, "WILD MOMENT: Birds of the Land of the Kamuy." Related events such as talk events and wild bird photography workshops will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702839Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special exhibition introducing the life of businessman Keitaro Sato will be held at 直方市石炭記念館. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702838Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES直方市 will invite Tomofumi Tanno, the model for the film "Orange Lamp," to hold a lecture and exchange meeting to deepen understanding of dementia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702837Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES直方市 will hold Ogata Illumi, with 200,000 lights, from Nov. 21, 2026 to Jan. 11, 2027. The theme is "A Great Wheel of Light Blooming Beyond the Seasons." On opening day, a stage event and lighting ceremony will take place at Susaki-machi Park, with a Christmas market and Attaka Festival also held in connection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702836Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Dec. 5, 直方市 will hold the "Multi-Sports Class IN Nogata," where participants can try 4 sports (baseball, basketball, volleyball and trampoline) under the guidance of professional athletes and coaches. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702835Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 直方市 Board of Education will hold "Vessel-Making Time for Moms," an original tableware-making workshop using Porcelarts, for mothers of children under 1 year old. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702834Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Gugenka will exhibit at "Animate Girls Festival 2026," to be held in Ikebukuro on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, where it will unveil its sales lineup of the digital figure "Holo Model." A demonstration corner for ソニー株式会社's spatial reality display "ELF-MN1" will also be set up. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702833Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn "Spoku," the official sports team auction service provided by 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート, an auction for the 1st uniform of the 2026 season of 埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ will begin on Nov. 5, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702832Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESInvast Securities will hold a campaign increasing swap points on the Turkish lira/yen pair by 60% from Nov. 2, 2026, on its foreign exchange trading service "トライオートFX." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702831Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES昭和西川株式会社 held a sleep seminar and premium bedding experience session for the Miss World Japan 2026 finalists, supporting a high-quality sleep environment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702830Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESInvast Securities will hold a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026, giving 1,000 yen cashback per service to customers who newly activate auto-trading and make a trade on トライオートFX and トライオートCFD. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702829Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESInvast Securities will hold a campaign from Nov. 2, 2026, on its foreign exchange trading service "トライオートFX," offering increased swaps and auto-trading cashback for the Swiss franc/Turkish lira pair. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702828Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES銀座ダイヤモンドシライシ, operated by 株式会社NEW ART, will hold a Christmas fair at all 69 stores from Nov. 3 to Dec. 25, 2026. As perks for engagement and wedding ring contracts, customers can choose items such as an original jewelry holder from the NARUMI and Chisa Fujioka collaboration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702827Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESオラクル announced "Fusion Agentic Applications" for customer experience. Powered by "Oracle Fusion Claw," a foundation with built-in governance, they autonomously carry out specialized tasks such as sales territory adjustment and service health checks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702826Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナリス化粧品 has appointed Nozomi Sasaki as the new ambassador for its main skincare brand "Luque," and has begun airing TV commercials and launching pop-ups at locations such as @cosme STORE. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702825Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPIZZA-LA, operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will hold a limited-time "Winter Seafood Festival" from Nov. 4 to 17, 2026, selling 4 seafood pizzas, including ones using red snow crab, at special prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702824Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESインバースネット株式会社 began sales on Oct. 30 of the "FRTR Series" workstations featuring the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX Series and 9000 Series. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702823Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmi Premium Outlets will hold a tie-up event with the film "Godzilla -0.0" from Nov. 3, 2026, featuring a stamp rally and sales of original collaboration menu items and goods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702822Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESラコステ will release on Nov. 4, 2026, the men's fragrance "L.12.12 Blue Eau de Parfum," inspired by its polo shirt "Smart Paris." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702821Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs the 13th installment of the “ZX 8000 G-SNK” exclusive series jointly developed by atmos and adidas Originals, the green-themed sneaker “Chlorophyll,” which revives the original 1999 colorway, is scheduled for release on Nov. 6, 2026. A concept T-shirt will also be offered. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702820Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo commemorate the release of the final Volume 14 of the manga “Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu,” 株式会社秋田書店 will display advertisements using congratulatory telegrams from readers at Shibuya Station. It will also release a promotional video marking the series’ conclusion and run free campaigns for related works. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702819Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエスビー食品株式会社 will release the 2027 Kohaku Lucky Bag (mail order only) in limited quantities, and will begin accepting advance reservations on Nov. 2 at its official online shop, the “Otodoke Site.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702818Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWinBe®, the English and English conversation school for children run by 株式会社やる気スイッチグループ, has begun accepting applications for the “Winter Course,” a special winter program for children aged 3 to junior high school students. A half-price enrollment fee campaign is also being held for a limited time until Nov. 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702817Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コメリ will launch multiple limited-time campaigns for “コメリカード” members starting in Nov. 2026. In partnership with brands including 花王, P&G, ライオン, CORONA, サトウ食品, 越後製菓, たいまつ食品, アース製薬, 白元アース, 新富士バーナー, マーベル, プーマ and 住急番, it will give away points for entries via the app and purchases of specific products and services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702816Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSamsung announced that it will provide Samsung Galaxy technology and athlete programs at the Youth Olympic Games (Dakar 2026), to be held in Senegal in Nov. 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702815Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Cake.jp will add and begin offering Christmas-season-only custom options to the “Enjoy Idol Series,” its collaboration series with サンリオキャラクターズ, starting Nov. 2, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702814Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESテレビ愛知 announced 6 people including Yoshie Ichige as the second batch of additional cast for the special drama “Hinomaru Brothers,” to be broadcast on Nov. 24, and released a highlight scene trailer and a “ノリタケの森” collaboration banner. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702813Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO, a project run by 株式会社ヨウジヤマモト, will open on the 2nd floor of 渋谷PARCO on Nov. 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702812Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its wide-area tourism project for the Izumo area, “＆Goen no Seichi,” 公益社団法人島根県観光連盟 will launch the “Words of Connection, Delivered to 出雲大社” project on Nov. 5, Reiwa 8. It will accept messages of 115 characters or fewer from across Japan and dedicate them to 出雲大社 on Jan. 26, Reiwa 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702811Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will release the “Large Portion! Rich-Soup Sapporo Miso Ramen” exclusively in Hokkaido starting Nov. 4. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702810Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTikTok LIVE will hold the "TikTok LIVE Agency Annual Summit 2026" on Dec. 15, 2026. Last year, more than 200 people from over 100 agencies took part, and this year the event is expanding its scope to include companies considering entering the field. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702809Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES愛知県田原市 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on Nov. 2, 2026, through a crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation program aimed at equipment investment for a local gelato shop that uses Tahara-grown agricultural products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702808Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ, operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, will launch new seasonal sweets in its online shop starting Nov. 2, 2026. The new products include a maple and cheese souffle fromage and a pistachio chocolate roll, and a campaign offers a gift with orders above a certain amount. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702807Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJCB and 三井ダイレクト損保 began offering "J-POINT Earning Auto Insurance" and "J-POINT Earning Motorcycle Insurance" on Nov. 2, 2026. J-POINT equal to 2.0% of the annual premium is awarded. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702806Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESROPE' PICNIC, operated by 株式会社ジュン, is again offering the "Jersey Melton Series," known for its light and elegant feel, this season, proposing 4 styles in total. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702805Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プレナス announced the results of a survey of 21 store managers nationwide on the seasonal "Beef Sukiyaki" series at the takeout bento chain ほっともっと. First place was "Perfect for the colder season," second was "A flavor that makes you want more rice," and third was "The special sauce is delicious." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702804Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn the catalog service of the hometown tax donation site "Furunavi," operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, partnerships with 7 new municipalities have begun, bringing the total number of partner municipalities to 514. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702803Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCalbee is renewing the white shrimp flavor of "Kappa Ebisen" with a lighter, more melt-in-the-mouth texture, and will launch it early at convenience stores on Nov. 9, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702802Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京ステーションホテル will mark its 111th anniversary on Nov. 2, 2026. Exclusively on the official website, it offers a stay plan and a lunch plan that include a staff-led tour of the hotel, introducing the history and architectural appeal of the station building, which is an Important Cultural Property. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702801Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルニューオータニ幕張 announced that in Dec. 2026 it will offer Christmas-only menus at 3 of its restaurants (SATSUKI, 欅, 大観苑). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702800Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES札幌プリンスホテル will offer Christmas-only buffets and course menus at its restaurants and lounge from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702799Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES札幌プリンスホテルは、2026年12月26日から2027年1月3日にかけて、館内レストラン・ラウンジでロブスターやフカヒレ、国産牛などを使用した年末年始限定メニューを提供する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702798Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe live recording event "Shun Matsuo's Big Year-End Party feat. Onboke" for stand.fm's music bar program "Onboke" has been set for Nov. 28. Presale is now open exclusively to FANY Premium members. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702797Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESパナソニック HVAC & CCのエアコン事業は2027年に開始から70周年を迎える。グローバル累計出荷台数は1.5億台を突破し、最新ルームエアコン「エオリア」Xシリーズを発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702544Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:59:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC株式会社は、2027年社会保険労務士試験合格を目指す短期集中コース「速修本科生」の申込みを開始した。通常受講料176,000円に対し、早割やU35割引などで最大22,000円の割引が適用される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702545Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:58:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESSynapse Arrows Pte. Ltd. has launched "AI Visibility Diagnosis Light," a free tool that lets restaurants check how AI such as ChatGPT recognizes their information. In a survey targeting restaurants in Sapporo, the company revealed that the match rate between AI and Google search results is low, and that AI misrecognition of information (such as differences in addresses and prices) is causing customer trouble. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702546Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:56:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 日本ジャガード刺繍工業組合 registered "Good Embroidery Day" (Nov. 4) with the 一般社団法人日本記念日協会 in 2019. It works to spread the appeal of embroidery widely and to promote and develop Japan's embroidery culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702547Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:55:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Arent has obtained a patent (Patent No. 7922896) for technology that supports the creation of fabrication drawings for plant piping. The technology features grouping based on weld type and a correction function on a 3D screen, and is used in its own product "ASPO Spool Manager." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702548Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTohoku University and 株式会社アイシン have developed a 16nm AI SoC equipped with STT-MRAM, realizing a high-speed, low-power AI processing system that requires no external memory. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702549Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:49:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe premium sushi restaurant "THE SAKAI Tokyo," whose interior was designed by KTX Archi Lab, has won the Jury Special Prize (Eisuke Tachikawa Prize) at the "Japan Space Design Award 2026." The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Oct. 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702550Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:47:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESPlayNavi Lab will release version 5.0.0 of its game logging app "PlayNavi" on Nov. 2, 2026. It adds an AI assistant, a PC web version and Claude integration, and will begin recruiting early beta participants for ChatGPT integration from Nov. 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702455Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:43:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESFIRST DOWN and Kinetics have released a 26AW collaboration model that rebuilds the classic "BUBBLE DOWN JACKET," born in 1983, in corduroy material. The price is ¥49,500. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702456Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:42:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デバイスエージェンシー and ecbo株式会社 have begun a business partnership in the luggage storage sector to meet growing demand for luggage storage amid rising numbers of inbound visitors to Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702457Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:41:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold the "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar 2026 in Gifu" at 岐阜商工会議所 on Nov. 18, 2026. To address soaring labor and raw material costs, the seminar will explain how to choose grants and subsidies and application know-how. Participation is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702458Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:41:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Nishi-Awa Cub MEETING Executive Committee will hold the "Nishi-Awa Cub MEETING × Ikedako Marche" for the first time on Nov. 22, 2026, at Ikedako Waterfront Park in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture. The event aims to foster exchange through local food, experiences, and a music stage, and is supported by Miyoshi City and the Awa-Ikeda Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702461Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社おいもや will open a temporary shop inside イオンモール岡崎 in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, from Nov. 4 to 9, 2026. Based on last year's results, it will sell staple sweet potato sweets such as "Nidaime Hoshiimo." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702460Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESとちぎコープ held "Tsuna♡Noto Trip," an invitation program aimed at supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, inviting 20 Noto members and residents to Tochigi Prefecture for exchange. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702459Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will hold signing events in 3 cities, Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, to commemorate the release of Honobu Yonezawa's first legal mystery "Ishi no Yaiba." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702462Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:38:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold the "Grants and Subsidies Utilization Seminar" in Nagoya on Nov. 18, 2026, explaining support systems for small and medium-sized corporations and application know-how. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702463Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:38:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ボンズコミュニケーション has launched "KIZUNA FORM," a made-to-order brand that turns children's drawings and handwriting into accessories, on Makuake since Oct. 11, 2026. The project is scheduled to run until Nov. 20 of the same year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702464Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:37:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESセレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold an online seminar on "Behavioral Grade Design That Gets the Workplace Moving" on Dec. 4, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702465Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:34:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES"Noodle's24" has opened in Harajuku and Asakusa and joined 一般社団法人全国サ飯協会 as a silver corporate member. It offers about 20 types of packaged noodles, centered on Korean ramen, cooked and served on a self-service basis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702466Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:33:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会 will hold a grants and subsidies utilization seminar in Shizuoka on Nov. 17, 2026. To address soaring labor and raw material costs, the seminar will explain how to find suitable systems and application know-how, aiming to correct the information gap reflected in the current utilization rate of 5.5%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702467Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NTTドコモ will start Part 2 of the Docomo x Love Live! Series Collaboration Campaign on Nov. 2, 2026. It will run prize-draw campaigns including the d Anime Store Prize and the Docomo MAX Prize, collect support messages and distribute goods at Docomo shops, and set up a booth at the LoveLive! Series 15th Anniversary Love Live! Fes venue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702481Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Riz announced that the brand logo of "Doudou wau," its matching-outfit brand for kids, babies and pet dogs, has been registered as a trademark at the Japan Patent Office. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702480Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エルライン took part as SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER of the art festival "MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026," which closed after welcoming a record-high more than 61,000 visitors. The company built the single-pipe skeletons and supplied scaffolding materials for the works of evala and Ryu Ika, putting into practice circular space-making that reduces waste. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702479Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCNNj will carry the US midterm elections, whose voting day falls on Nov. 3 Japan time, in full live coverage. Top anchors including Anderson Cooper will host and analyze the impact on the Trump administration. A giveaway campaign for logo goods is also under way on the official CNNj X account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702478Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレイコップ株式会社 has officially launched the "Raycop Parenting Support Project" for parents and guardians of children from infancy through childhood, including product proposals, health awareness columns and giveaway campaigns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702477Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エブリスタ has started the "Everystar Comic Original Story Contest" on its novel-posting site "Everystar," in collaboration with 21 editorial departments from 12 companies including 集英社, in response to growing needs in the comic market. Total prize money is up to over 7 million yen, and the entry period runs from Nov. 2, 2026 to Feb. 2, 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702476Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe トレカ商事カンパニー of 株式会社パレットグループ will begin wholesale sales of "DIVINE CROSS Resigned Eve Vessel Vol.1," scheduled for release on Dec. 24, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702475Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社田原屋 will hold the "Grand Bazaar" at the fashion plaza パシオス from Nov. 4, with a "Flying SALE" starting earlier on Nov. 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702474Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRyuichi Takada, a pro bono staff member of NPO法人ZESDA, developed on his own and released on Google Play "Komyuheru," a conversation support app that crosses barriers of disability and language, against the backdrop of the organization's AI-adoption culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702473Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウィルミナ will put on limited-quantity sale a Christmas-only special set of its brightening-care brand "Bellsio" from Nov. 2, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-12/index-en-p4.html#n3702472Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKanebo will release, from Nov. 6, 2026, a limited kit and limited sizes using its day cream "Kanebo Cream in Day II" and night cream "Kanebo Cream in Night II."