A secret love fantasy about a ghostly prince and a count’s daughter reaches a moving finale, poignant yet full of love! “Secret Conversations Between the Ghost Prince and Me” volume 3 now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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List price: 792 yen (base price 720 yen + 10% tax)
Can food solve the mysteries of the imperial harem? Volume 2 of a harem fantasy packed with gourmet food, fluffy companions and love! “The Imperial Court Dietitian of the Kingdom of the Seventy-Two Seasons: I’m an Apprentice Taoist Fairy, but I Solve the Empress’s Problems with My Fluffy Friends” volume 2 now on sale
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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List price: 792 yen (base price 720 yen + 10% tax)
[First location in Shizuoka Prefecture] From “getting stronger” to “moving with ease”: Qualifit Fuji, a gym focused on improving physical function, grand opens September 6
[Education × AI] Majitaku, a platform for elementary school entrance exams, partners with キヤノンマーケティングジャパン! Families can start learning at home right away with their own printer
Wired gaming headset JBL Quantum 120 arrives, featuring a new design and audio technology inherited from higher-end models for an immersive gaming experience made easy
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Dynamic drivers featuring large-aperture 50 mm carbon diaphragms
JBL online store price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Goes on sale Thursday, September 17, 2026
Companies mentioned：ハーマンインターナショナル株式会社、JBL、JBL Quantum、QuantumENGINE、Harman International Industries, Incorporated
The October issue of Bungeishunju goes on sale: “Empress Aiko is an inevitability of history,” “The repercussions of Emperor education for Prince Hisahito,” “An exclusive account from the parents: ‘Tomochan, I'm sorry’ — the Henoko boat capsizing accident,” “The real face of Tomoko Akane,” and “Confessions of Isao Kurauchi, ‘Japan's worst man’”
No. 1 in social media trends! More than 1 million views!! A trial version of a new game based on 『キャッ党忍伝てやんでえ』 will be shown to the world for the first time at the Tokyo Game Show!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Combined total views of both versions on YouTube exceed １００万回
Approx. 4,000 comments
For the first time in 35 years
Original「東京ゲームショウ2026」
Game trailer announcing production in February 2025
TV: 30 minutes, 54 episodes
Companies mentioned：タツノコプロ、BLAST ZERO、Red Dunes Games
No. 1 in social media trends! More than 1 million views!! Yattarō and Karamaru face off for the first time in 35 years!? Teaser video released; trial version to be shown to the world for the first time at “Tokyo Game Show 2026”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Combined total views of both versions on YouTube exceed 1 million
The two face off for the first time in 35 years
Original「東京ゲームショウ2026」
Game trailer announcing production in February 2025
Approx. 4,000 comments
Companies mentioned：株式会社タツノコプロ、Blast Zero、Red Dunes Games
A clear, illustrated guide to the new required high school subject “Science and Mathematics Inquiry”! 『図解入門よくわかる 理数探究基礎の基本と仕組み』 covers everything from how to conduct inquiry-based learning and find a topic to scientific verification and report presentations!
The biggest fear in retirement isn't running out of money! A couple, both 65, paid off their mortgage and had 17 million in retirement savings—but one call from the husband's 90-year-old mother changed everything
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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17 million yen in retirement savings
Combined monthly pension income of about 210,000 yen
Among those aged 75 to 84, 6.0% were classified as “needing support”
“Needing long-term care” accounted for 11.6%
The proportion needing support rose to 14.0%
The proportion needing long-term care reached 44.5%
Those living with the person receiving care accounted for 45.9%
Kuo Wei-shan's view: The toll of Nepal's floods—the diplomatic dilemma facing a small country amid China-India rivalry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A massive glacial collapse occurred in ネパール in August 2026, causing extensive damage from flooding and landslides. 中国 and インド mounted relief efforts, but their rivalry could affect ネパール’s foreign policy.
Wang Feng-sheng's view: Hung Sun-han can travel to China, but where are the boundaries of national security?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Labor Minister Hung Shen-han is scheduled to visit Nanjing, 中国, to attend an APEC meeting. Taiwan can participate legally as a formal APEC member, but debate is growing over the boundaries of national security.
Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan aren't No. 1! The top-ranked actress in the recent “TOP10 strongest crying performances in Chinese dramas” list: Her silent breakdown stunned China, leaving viewers in tears
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Wang Churan's 170-second crying scene surged near the top
“TOP10 strongest crying performances by actresses in recent Chinese dramas”
Opinion: As declining birth rates force schools to close, who will support private-school teachers who are laid off?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As Taiwan’s declining birthrate forces private universities to close, long-serving faculty members are being laid off and struggling to find new jobs. The government urgently needs to establish measures to support teachers in changing careers.
Lin Yu-hsuan's view: Copyright challenges posed by generative AI—An analysis of Sony Music's lawsuit against Anthropic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In August 2026, music publishers including Sony Music sued Anthropic for copyright infringement in AI training. Meanwhile, an industry peer invested in Stability AI. The legal challenges surrounding AI and copyright have come into focus.
Companies mentioned：Sony Music Publishing、Warner Chappell Music、Anthropic、Stability AI、Sony Music Group、Warner Music Group、Universal Music Group、Suno
Opinion: The most dangerous thing about Taiwan's tainted cooking oil scandal is not benzo[a]pyrene
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An investigation into the discovery of the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene in cooking oil in Taiwan found that Brazilian soybeans and Taiwan’s manufacturing process were to blame. But authorities said they “suspected” Chinese tea seeds, prompting criticism over the political shifting of responsibility.
Opinion: Shouting about democracy while refusing to tolerate dissent—why have principles changed since power changed hands?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cases in Taiwan and Hong Kong are used to analyze the contradiction of those who gain power abandoning the democratic principles they once advocated. Conduct after a change of government puts the true value of democracy to the test.
Opinion: Is South Korea holding Beijing “accountable” over Korean Peninsula unification?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korea accuses China of violating its pledge to support Korean Peninsula unification in the Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and South Korea. But North Korea has unilaterally revised its party constitution and abandoned the goal of unification, and China has not supported this move. Responsibility should lie with US-South Korean maneuvering.
Huang Zhenxia commentary: What path should Cantonese take from a global perspective?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor Maki Iida’s The World of Cantonese reassesses Cantonese as an independent language from a global perspective, rather than as a “Chinese dialect.” The book highlights its significance as a language used by more than 80 million people.
Bessent calls himself a market maker: What does it mean for the yen and US stocks?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent referred to “market makers” in connection with currency intervention, as the yen strengthened and carry trades unwound, rippling through stock markets. Coordinated U.S.-Japan intervention sent the dollar-yen rate down from 164 to 153 yen.
Precious metals close: A weaker dollar and oil above $100 heighten inflation risks and boost safe-haven demand, sending gold up more than 1% to $4,400.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A weaker U.S. dollar and oil prices topping $100 have heightened inflation concerns, sending gold up 1.4% into the $4,400 range. Investors are watching U.S. inflation data closely.
Companies mentioned：High Ridge Futures、StoneX、World Platinum Investment Council
AMD rises for a second straight session as CFO sees AI driving a potential $2 trillion market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AMD shares rose for 2 consecutive days, and Chief Financial Officer Jean Hu forecast that AI demand would create a $2 trillion market by 2030. Demand for GPUs and CPUs is strong, and the CPU business is expected to grow more than 80% year over year in the second half of this year.
The U.S. military destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers, heightening supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz and driving oil prices up more than 3%. Geopolitical tensions are dominating markets.
Apple raises prices across new and old iPhones! 18 Pro models cost up to NT$21,000 more, while top-spec Duo nears NT$120,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro series and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, and raised prices across its lineup in Taiwan. Prices for older models also increased amid rising costs.
Apple unveils its first foldable, the iPhone Duo! Priced from NT$74,900, with preorders opening Oct. 16
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the “iPhone Duo.” In Taiwan, it starts at NT$74,900, with preorders opening on October 16. The new product is drawing market attention.
Meta surges 6% against the trend as usage of new AI agent “far exceeds expectations”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Usage of Meta’s AI agent Muse far exceeded expectations, sending its shares up 6.5%. The company is pursuing monetization through a hybrid model combining free features and paid subscriptions.
Yellen and nearly 50 economists write to court: “Trump tariffs could put presidential power out of control”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former Treasury Secretary Yellen and nearly 50 other economists filed a brief with a federal appeals court, arguing that the Trump administration’s use of balance-of-payments deficits as grounds for imposing tariffs amounts to an expansion of presidential powers.
New York currency market close: Dollar little changed as market focuses on central bank meetings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar fluctuated slightly as markets focused on monetary policy decisions by the Bank of Japan and the ECB. The yen continued to strengthen, while U.S. Treasury yields rose.
Yuan Zhifeng named 華潤電力 (836) as a recommended investment, with a target price of $21.0 and a stop-loss at $18.2. Power stocks were firm in the Chinese stock market.
Taiwan’s stock market held above 4万7千 points, while August exports reached a record $82.4 billion. With AI demand expanding, foreign investors bought large amounts of panel stocks such as 友達, while 健鼎 and 金像電 also posted record revenue.