Debito Ito’s directorial debut × Ryuta Muro’s first starring role in the film “Donburi and Renge”; set for release on February 26, 2027! Poster visual unveiled! Comments also released!!
Unagi specialty restaurant “うなぎ屋おのぎ Kutchan branch” will hold its grand opening on September 12. Authentic unaju made with Japanese eel starts at 2,100 yen, including tax
Can’t think of the English…? Language-learning expert shows you how to overcome it! “English Conversation That Even Lifelong Beginners Can Bring to Mind Instantly” set for release on October 22
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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It will be released at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide on Thursday, October 22, 2026
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Format: A5, softcover, 168 pages
Has taught English-learning methods to more than 5,000 people
721 words that account for up to 90% of conversation
Gas stations disappearing in rural areas: bankruptcies and closures rise for 5 consecutive years; 1,700 companies disappear in 10 years; more than 20% of operators in the Tokyo metropolitan area are in the red, as the “last gas station in the community” nears its limits
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Bankruptcies among gas station operators from January to August 2026
There were 125 business suspensions, closures and dissolutions (hereafter, “closures”)
A total of 144 service stations exited the market through bankruptcy or closure
More than 1,700 gas station operators exited the market over the past 10 years
SS operators headquartered in rural areas had the highest loss-making rate, with 1 in 4 companies in the red
More than 20% of SS operators based in the Tokyo metropolitan area were also in the red
Learn at a traditional Japanese house! nok【農と大工の学校】 to hold a workshop on improving soil environments in Nagano City
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Date and time: 2026/9/27 (Sun.) 10:00–15:00
Capacity: 35 people (registration closes once capacity is reached)
Participation fee: 4,000 yen per person (includes insurance; 500 yen for junior and senior high school students; free for elementary school students and younger)
Companies mentioned：nok【農と大工の学校】、小森造園、高田造園設計事務所、bakery24sekki、FUKURODA工舎、レ点設計、結設計一級建築士事務所、坪井建設、燠火、湘南ウォールデコ、建築旅人、小島工務店、6lines studio
〈Precious Metals After Hours〉Gold rebounds after steep fall, but still ends the week lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold prices rebounded after the U.S. CPI release but fell 1.5% for the week. Expectations of an interest rate hike rose to 87%, weighing on gold. Demand in China remains firm, while it has weakened in India.
“Borrowing costs are even low”! Legendary investor Druckenmiller: Fed rate cuts are no longer necessary; AI market risks a profit bubble
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller said U.S. borrowing costs are “too low” and explicitly stated that the Federal Reserve does not need to cut rates. He also warned of the risk of a profit bubble in the AI market.
Breaking down Apple's iPhone Duo: Asian supply chain deeply involved, Taiwan and South Korea play key roles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
アップル unveiled its new foldable iPhone, the “iPhone Duo,” with Taiwan and South Korea supplying key components and China deeply involved in manufacturing and precision processing. The device symbolizes the sophisticated division of labor in global supply chains. Include what happened, who was involved and why it matters.
〈New York FX Market〉Dollar rises as Fed rate hike next week becomes more likely
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar rose after CPI came in higher than expected, and expectations of an FOMC rate hike reached 87%. Meanwhile, the yen rebounded on expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike, and the ECB also raised rates. Global monetary tightening is under way, drawing close market attention.
〈Energy After Hours〉Oil prices retreat but remain above $100! Supply crisis deepens, Brent gains more than 8% for the week, U.S. diesel hits a record high
U.S. stocks rebounded after the CPI release as oil prices fell. The Dow rose more than 500 points, but a higher-than-expected core CPI reading pushed the probability of a rate hike to 86%, and stocks fell for the week. The market’s focus has shifted to the policy outlook.
Saudi Arabia's oil lifeline hit; East-West Pipeline shut down as a precaution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Saudi Arabia’s east-west oil pipeline was shut down as a precaution after a drone attack. The attack was reportedly launched from Iraqi territory, but retaliation was ruled out. Rising instability in the Middle East is affecting oil markets.
Fed whisperer sounds hawkish note: If rates rise next week, it won't be a one-off move
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal said that if the Federal Reserve begins raising rates, it would mark the start of a cycle of multiple hikes, not a one-off move. Markets are pricing in 3 or more rate hikes by next June.