Curated AI News from Japan · 2026-09-13
20 of 25 Japanese-language candidates. Sources are a hand-picked whitelist, the ordering comes from model scoring, and the bar is whether it is useful to someone building AI in Japan — each entry says why we picked it. Most of this exists only in Japanese and never surfaces in English-language feeds.
Uravation、非エンジニア向け「Codex実務ガイド」を拡充。使い方・VS Code・MCPなど入門5本を追加し、Codex記事は47本に
Uravation added five introductory articles covering Codex usage, VS Code, MCP, and related topics.
Why choose itA practical Codex guide that AI professionals in Japan can use immediately.
【岡山大学】高等先鋭研究院 文明動態学研究所 第59回RIDCマンスリー研究セミナー「生成AIが大学教育や研究、そして社会に与える影響」〔9/16,水 オンライン開催〕
Okayama University’s Research Institute for the Dynamics of Civilizations will hold its 59th RIDC Monthly Research Seminar online on September 16.
Why choose itA same-day announcement from a Japanese national university, with registration open for an online seminar.
株式会社FIT、Tokyo Signature Tours向けにAI搭載ツアー基幹システムを開発
FIT developed an AI-powered core tour operations system for Tokyo Signature Tours.
Why choose itA useful Japanese tourism AI case study with lessons for real-world deployment.
世界的なUXデザイナーに教わる！AIを創造的かつ分析的な”頼れる相棒”にする方法とは？10/5（月）「AI×UXデザイン最前線」のアーカイブ映像を無料配信
Released by クリーク・アンド・リバー社.
Why choose itFree to watch in Japan, though it is only an archive of a routine event.
外国人の面接選考をミスなく効率的にするために、外国人の「話す日本語力」を可視化するAIによる日本語会話力テストをミャンマーで導入。セミナーも開催＜10月1日11時30分オンライン無料配信＞
ミャンマー・ユニティ introduced an AI-based test in Myanmar to visualize foreign candidates’ spoken Japanese proficiency and will hold a free online seminar.
Why choose itA company announcement for a foreign-talent screening tool in Japan, with registration available for an information session.
ChatGPTが本日もリセット。OpenAIがGPT-6 Astraの不具合3件を修正
OpenAI says it fixed three GPT-6 Astra quality issues and will reset usage again on September 12, likely around 4 p.m. Japan time.
Why choose itA same-day report citing an official source; affected users can retry the service.
遠隔支援システム「CARE CAME」、現場の未来を変える“次世代AI機能開発”に向け、CAMPFIREにてクラウドファンディングを開始！
ASTER launched a CAMPFIRE crowdfunding campaign to develop next-generation AI features for CARE CAME.
Why choose itAn AI project supporting on-site operations in Japan, although the product is still being developed and funded.
AIエージェントでサイトを制作する7ステップとおすすめツール10選
AI agents can now guide website creation conversationally, from sitemap planning and copywriting to design, coding, and publication.
Why choose itA same-day hands-on guide from Japanese media that readers can follow to try the website builder.
AIエージェントでLPを制作する6ステップとおすすめツール8選！
AI agents can now autonomously handle landing page structure, copy, design, and implementation, but humans must still oversee value proposition design and legal compliance checks.
Why choose itA same-day tutorial from Japanese media showing how to build a landing page with AI.
【SAK University】2027年度春入学 PATHWAY利用型出願の受付を開始 10月に合否が分かる年内入試スタート ー AI・ITを日本語で学び、英国学士号取得を目指す ー
SAK University will accept PATHWAY applications from September 12, 2026, for April 2027 entry. Students can study AI and IT in Japanese while pursuing a UK bachelor's degree.
Why choose itOfficial admissions information, but relevant only to readers considering a degree program.
AIでGDP成長率は2桁になるのか、経済学者が示す5つの高い壁
Economists Ben Moll and Alex Imas examined whether AI could push annual GDP growth above 10% in advanced economies, identifying five major barriers.
Why choose itAn economist-backed analysis that can help readers assess AI’s broader macroeconomic impact.
フィールズ賞受賞者25人が問う、AIは数学を何のために進めるのか
Terence Tao and 24 other Fields Medalists issued a joint statement questioning whether AI solving difficult problems truly amounts to progress in mathematics.
Why choose itAn authoritative joint statement released yesterday, but with no clear next step for readers.
企業向けのAI追加学習を手がけるDeep Cogito、4,300万ドルのシリーズA調達
Deep Cogito announced a $43 million Series A round on August 26, led by TQ Ventures.
Why choose itThe company’s additional AI training is noteworthy, but this concerns an older overseas funding round.
物理AI向けシミュレーションのAntioch、Greylock主導で3,200万ドル調達
Antioch raised $32 million in a Series A round led by Greylock to develop simulation infrastructure for physical AI.
Why choose itThe funding is clearly sourced and offers indirect insight into the physical AI trend.
新学期に学校へ行けなくなったお子さんの保護者へ「AI時代の不登校革命サミット」開催
Ability Lab is hosting a summit on how parents can respond when children cannot return to school after the summer break and support their future.
Why choose itA same-day company event announcement, but it is aimed at parents rather than AI professionals.
普通のスマホだけじゃない!? シャオミが放つ折りたたみiPhone対抗機と1900馬力の仮想ハイパーカー
At its IFA 2026 debut, Xiaomi showcased the Xiaomi 18 Fold, a virtual EV, smart appliances, robots and AI glasses, highlighting an ecosystem connecting phones, cars and homes.
Why choose itSame-day trade show coverage focused mainly on overseas consumer hardware.
『食の戦争 米国の罠に落ちる日本』鈴木宣弘 著 読書会開催のお知らせ
AIマネー大学株式会社 will host a reading group on Food War: Japan Falling into America’s Trap by Nobuhiro Suzuki.
Why choose itA same-day event announcement, but it has little relevance to practical AI work.
飲食店の注文・販促をAIで支援するOwner、2.4億ドル調達
Owner announced a $240 million funding round on August 28, led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ Growth Equity division.
Why choose itAn overseas restaurant AI funding story with only limited value as a market signal for Japan.
画像診断の予約・結果をつなぐScan.com、株式と融資枠で2.2億ドルを確保
Scan.com secured $220 million, comprising $90 million in Series C equity financing and a $130 million credit facility.
Why choose itThe funding figures have an official source, but the news is dated and does not concern the Japanese market.
分散した患者記録を整理するMetriport、2,600万ドル調達
Healthcare data infrastructure company Metriport announced $26 million in funding on August 27, led by Matrix general partner TJ Parker.
Why choose itThe funding is backed by a company announcement, but it is more than two weeks old and has little connection to Japan.