Curated AI News from Japan · 2026-09-16
20 of 246 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.
freee、入出金明細の消込に対応するPublic API・MCPを順次提供開始
Starting in October 2026, freee will gradually provide certified advisors with a Public API and MCP for reconciling incoming and outgoing payment records with transaction data.
Why choose itJapan-focused accounting APIs and MCP support are set to open soon, giving developers time to prepare integrations.
freee、「freee顧問先管理 | AIエージェント」と「freee Agent Hub」の正式提供を開始
freee has officially launched the two AI agent services for accounting and tax accountant offices across Japan.
Why choose itThis accounting AI agent is now live in Japan and available for hands-on testing.
プロダクトセキュリティ統合支援サービス「IssueHunt One」を提供するIssueHunt株式会社、『AIエージェントによる、完全自動の脆弱性診断サービス』を提供
IssueHunt株式会社 launched a fully automated vulnerability assessment service performed by AI agents.
Why choose itAnnounced today by a Japanese company, this automated security assessment tool is ready for direct evaluation.
国内向けにAIサーバーの受注を開始
Sharp is entering the AI server business, targeting companies, local governments, research institutions, and data center operators in Japan, with sales planned for fiscal 2027.
Why choose itSharp is now taking domestic orders for its AI servers, making this a timely option for teams planning on-premises infrastructure in Japan.
MCP対応AIプラットフォーム「mitoco Buddy」をバージョンアップ
テラスカイ upgraded “mitoco Buddy,” an AI platform supporting MCP (Model Context Protocol), on September 15, 2026.
Why choose itA Japanese vendor has upgraded its MCP platform, and teams can now evaluate it firsthand.
Platio Canvas AI／Bakusoku.AIのAPI連携機能「API Connector」提供開始 ～既存データの移行・複製ゼロ！AIとの対話でヘッドレス※型アプリを簡単構築～
アステリア株式会社 and its wholly owned subsidiary アステリアキャンバス株式会社 announced the feature’s launch.
Why choose itThis newly announced API connector from a Japanese company is available for trial and integration testing.
15言語対応AI面接「ZeroInterview」、AI深掘り・回答分岐など面接機能を拡充
ZeroInterview now supports 15 languages, AI follow-up questions, answer-based question branching, company introduction videos, and AI responses to candidate questions.
Why choose itA Japanese company announced this update today, and recruiting teams can apply to test the new feature.
「言えなかった職場体験」を生成AIが"発信しやすく"--企業口コミプラットフォーム「TrustScope」9月15日オープンβ開始
合同会社鳳エンジニアリング will launch the open beta of its generative AI-powered company review platform TrustScope on September 15, 2026.
Why choose itThis workplace AI product has entered open testing in Japan and is available to try now.
「LLMOチェキ」、AIがWeb検索を使ったかを実測する「検索発火率」を8エンジンで提供開始
Announced by 株式会社Itera.
Why choose itThe newly released LLMO feature can be used immediately to evaluate visibility and optimization results.
リンクシェア・ジャパン、SEO・AI検索の統合分析ツール「LinkSurge」に新機能「記事見出し最適化分析」を追加
LinkShare Japan added a heading optimization feature to LinkSurge, its SEO and AI search analytics tool jointly developed with Benzy.
Why choose itA Japanese vendor has launched a new AI search analytics feature that teams can test now.
S&J、SOC運用から生まれた生成AI対応の国産セキュリティデータレイク「CSIRT-Pro」を提供開始
S&J, a cybersecurity company providing security monitoring and incident response services, has launched the next-generation SIEM “CSIRT-Pro.”
Why choose itJapanese companies looking for a domestically developed generative AI security platform can now assess this option.
クリニック向けLLMO/AIO可視性モニタリングツール「MediSignal（メディシグナル）」を提供開始──ChatGPT・Gemini・Claudeの回答に自院が載っているかを毎週自動計測
Medicall株式会社 launched MediSignal, an LLMO/AIO visibility monitoring tool for clinics, on September 15, 2026.
Why choose itDesigned for clinics in Japan, this new tool is available for evaluation or trial use.
【筑波大学発ベンチャー アイクス】自社AI・MCP搭載 中小製造業向け業務統合プラットフォーム「シンクロオーダー」を9月15日に提供開始
アイクス will launch シンクロオーダー on September 15, integrating multiple AI functions around project management for small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Why choose itThis AI platform for Japanese manufacturers launched today and is open to trials and partnership discussions.
Misoca、AIチャットツールと連携し請求書作成・管理ができる新機能を提供開始
弥生株式会社 launched a Misoca feature that lets users create and manage invoices through natural conversations with AI.
Why choose itThis newly announced AI feature targets invoicing workflows in Japan and is worth evaluating for finance automation.
Final Aim、手描きスケッチ起点の生成AI時代のクリエイティブ支援プロダクト「Final Design 1st Sketch」法人版を正式に提供開始
The product supports creative work in the generative AI era, starting from hand-drawn sketches.
Why choose itThis Japanese generative design product is now commercially available and ready for deployment assessment.
AnyMind Group、AIライブコマースプラットフォーム「AnyLive」、AIアバター生成・ライブ配信分析機能を強化
AnyLive has upgraded its AI avatar generation and live-stream analytics capabilities.
Why choose itA Japanese company announced this product upgrade today, with trials available on request.
建設業向け経営管理システム"CORECA"、LINEに常駐するAIコンシェルジュ機能「コレボ」をリリース
コレカ株式会社 launched コレボ, a LINE-based AI concierge for its CORECA cloud management service for construction companies.
Why choose itBuilt for Japan’s construction sector, this AI feature is a practical candidate for deployment evaluation.
フリットジャパン、AI同時通訳サービス「Live Translation」を渋谷ヒカリエ ヒカリエホールで提供開始
フリットジャパン株式会社 has introduced its AI simultaneous interpretation service, “Live Translation,” at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya Hikarie.
Why choose itWith an existing deployment at a venue in Japan, the product is available for trial and procurement inquiries.
GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ、Webアプリケーション診断に「AIホワイトハッカー byGMO」を活用
The company will use the product across all plans of its web application vulnerability assessment service.
Why choose itThis AI security assessment service already has a local deployment in Japan, making it a credible option for procurement review.
AVITA、Human-in-the-Loop型フィジカルAIの提供を開始
AVITA株式会社 has begun offering Human-in-the-Loop physical AI that incorporates human input into decision-making and feedback.
Why choose itA Japanese company has introduced a human–AI collaborative physical AI system, opening opportunities for deployment and partnership evaluation.