Results of the first call for proposals for the Reiwa 8 project (contract) to demonstrate the overall optimization of renewable energy-related products and base materials toward establishing a domestic resource recycling system
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
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3 applications were submitted for this project call for proposals
Applications open this fall for the Reiwa 8 “Project to Promote the Phaseout of Fluorocarbons and Decarbonization of Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment Supporting the Cold Chain”
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
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Fall applications open from Sept. 14, Reiwa 8 (Mon.)
[Abandoned vehicle lot fire] [Fire at an abandoned vehicle lot behind Lane 233, Chang'an Street, Qidu District, Keelung City, at 13:53 on the 13th; extinguished, no casualties] Final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
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Fire department dispatched 30 vehicles and 61 personnel
[Earthquake] [A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 54.9 kilometers south-southwest of the Hualien County Government (Wanrong Township, Hualien County) at 03:21 on the 14th, at a depth of 17.6 kilometers; no damage reported] Initial/final report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
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Richter magnitude 4.7
Depth of 17.6 kilometers
54.9 kilometers south-southwest of the Hualien County Government
Notice of new TV commercials: The 3rd TV commercial featuring Hiroki Hasegawa and Natsuki Deguchi! “Data Center” and “World’s Most Advanced” editions to air nationwide from Sept. 16 (Wed.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Designated fiscal 2026 onward as the “4th founding”
Ryohei Suzuki revisits Todaiji Temple for his 10th “Iza Iza Nara” installment! Experience the appeal of Nara, “interesting every time you go” — new “Iza Iza Nara” TV commercial, “Todaiji Temple” edition, begins airing Sept. 24 (Thu.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Todaiji Temple, a World Heritage site with a history spanning approximately 1,300 years
With a history of approximately 100 years
In 2026, this historic building was transformed into the luxury hotel “Hoshinoya Nara Prison” and the “Nara Prison Museum,” which tells the history of the prison.
Netflix’s “City Hunter 2” is scheduled for worldwide release in 2027.
The latest installment in the “ボールド Laundry Prince” series starring Fuma Kikuchi; first co-starring appearance with father and son Masumi Kuwata and Matt. The Laundry Prince dances enthusiastically with the “Super Good-Luck Bird”...!?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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TV commercial on-air date: From Sept. 17, 2026 (Thu.)
Premiere on ボールド’s official YouTube channel from 4:00 on Sept. 15 (Tue.)
Video release date: Sept. 19, 2026 (Sat.)
The new “ボールド Gel Ball 4D” will go on sale nationwide from late September.
Opening the 4th call for applications for subsidies for systems and vehicles needed to further improve energy efficiency through more efficient transportation! — FY Reiwa 8 Truck Transportation Energy Efficiency Promotion Program —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
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Original運輸部門におけるエネルギー消費量の約4割を占めるトラック輸送
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, September 28
Monday, September 28, Reiwa 8, 10:00–Wednesday, October 7, 16:00
The 2nd call for applications for the “Labor Productivity Improvement Program for Small and Medium-Sized Logistics Operators (Support for Introducing Tailgate Lifters, etc.)” will be held!!
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
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Support covering 1/2 or 1/4 of introduction costs, etc.
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, September 28
Application period (tentative): Monday, September 28–Friday, November 27, Reiwa 8
The 2nd round of projects selected for FY Reiwa 8 under the “Condominium Stock Longevity Improvement Model Program” has been decided! — Selecting projects undertaking pioneering initiatives to extend the lifespan of aging condominiums, etc. —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
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There were 11 applicants and 11 submissions
8 applicants and 8 projects were selected
Number selected: 5 projects
Since the 2015 resolution to promote rebuilding
Built in 1971
A condominium complex comprising 12 buildings and 326 units
Calling for inspection support technologies to help ensure sustainable infrastructure maintenance — Promoting the practical application and adoption of technologies supporting bridge and tunnel inspections —
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
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20 new technologies have been added for use in bridge inspections
7 new technologies have been added for use in road tunnel inspections
Setting a lofty target but sounding more bearish! Bank of America sees S&P 500 falling 3.4% by year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Savita Subramanian of a U.S. bank raised her year-end 2026 S&P 500 target to 7,400 points, but that level is 3.4% below the current level, highlighting short-term downside risks. This is one of the most bearish outlooks on Wall Street.
Is the Bank of Canada set to act again? August inflation stuck at 3%, markets see 75% chance of a rate hike next month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Canada’s August CPI rose 3% year over year, in line with expectations. Core inflation has settled in the low 2% range, but risks of rising energy prices due to the situation in the Middle East remain, and markets are expecting a 75% chance of a rate hike in September.
Companies mentioned:トロントドミニオン銀行、Bannockburn Global Forex
JAXA and A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE to hold a special exhibition of jeans featuring woven images of Antarctica captured by satellite — First results of cross-disciplinary collaboration —
Published ・ Source Japan | 宇宙航空研究開発機構
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September 14, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Special exhibition at Gallery 3 of 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Roppongi, Tokyo, from October 21, 2026
Companies mentioned:JAXA、A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE、イッセイミヤケ、21_21 DESIGN SIGHT