Bank account transfers were the most common payment method for online horse race betting, at 73.6%. Meanwhile, 57.4% said they were open to using carrier billing.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Companies mentioned：株式会社サイトクリエーション、即PAT、JRA、オッズパーク、Odds Park、楽天競馬、JRAダイレクト、SPAT4、PayPay、au、KDDI、NTTドコモ、SoftBank、楽天モバイル、PR TIMES
「自分で焼けるたこ焼き居酒屋 TAKOYAKI LAB」 in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, wins a Travelers' Choice Award! Also featured as a filming location for the official YouTube channel of ボートレース住之江
[GLACIEL Sapporo Stellar Place store] LeTAO's specialty entremets glacés shop is now serving 「パルフェドオートンヌ～栗とほうじ茶～」, a parfait that evokes the arrival of autumn.
Kuwana City's finest products from Mie Prefecture gather in Asakusa. The city's showcase event, 「Discover Kuwana: Craft & Cuisine」, to be held at ENGAWA ASAKUSA
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Around 20 brands and 80 products gathered in one place
Free steamed clams in sake will be served on October 3, with a limit of 50 servings
A shelf life of just 2 days
A select shop featuring more than 400 exceptional products from across Japan
[New book] The realities of sustainable small businesses, uncovered by revisiting 18 businesses. A 10-year account and analysis. 「10年小商い 自由と現実のあいだで生きのびる」 (by 磯木淳寛)
【Sorry, manager! 💦】“All-you-can-add” cheese is coming to Tennoji, Osaka, right in front of Abeno Harukas! Just ¥300 including tax, even with churrasco.
Special seminar series to mark the renaming of the Graduate School of Public Relations and Communications; speakers include practitioners at the forefront of management and public relations from 第一ライフグループ, MUFG, Soup Stock Tokyo, LINEヤフー and others
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In April 2027, the Graduate School of Communication Design will be renamed the Graduate School of Public Relations and Communications
Fishing measuring tape seriously developed by アナハゼティ, a fishing YouTuber with more than 120,000 subscribers, goes on sale September 26 (Saturday) (Kesennuma, Miyagi)
A whole Pacific saury on the hot plate. A new autumn menu featuring Pacific saury sourced directly from Tsukiji and grilled on a hot plate goes on sale for a limited time at Tokyo monja and teppanyaki bar どてっぱん from September 28, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Salt-grilled Pacific saury, sourced directly from Tsukiji: ¥880 (¥968 including tax)
Autumn eggplant and octopus arrabbiata monja: ¥1,280 (¥1,408 including tax)
Salmon and spicy miso monja: ¥1,980 (¥2,178 including tax)
Salmon and mushrooms grilled with miso butter: ¥1,480 (¥1,628 including tax)
Negitoro bomb: ¥880 (¥968 including tax)
Autumn grilled eggplant: ¥580 (¥638 including tax)
【Real Estate Transaction Specialist Exam】6 hours of lectures for just ¥440!? A must-watch lecture video to fill knowledge gaps, included in the 宅スマ real estate exam app
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Unlimited access to more than 5,000 questions from ¥440 per month!
The ¥990 monthly Premium plan includes more than 100 must-watch videos that help fill gaps in your knowledge and address the things you find tricky!
6 sessions of last-minute, score-boosting lectures by professional instructors!
Special TV commercial collaboration between the new Nissan Kicks and Bayside Shakedown airs today, September 26 (Saturday), during Saturday Premium’s “Negotiator: Masayoshi Mashita”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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We have received orders for about 17,000 units to date, and the response has been very positive
【Up to 11 hours! Drink as much as you like】Unlimited-time all-you-can-drink offer featuring 30 varieties, including sake, draft beer and sours, available for ¥1,000 (¥1,100 including tax) and up, for October only | 日本酒原価酒蔵 locations nationwide
Yurina Hirate’s first solo concert at Nippon Budokan to be broadcast exclusively in full, with no cuts! A stunning stage featuring all original songs airs on CS channel TBSチャンネル 1 from 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 27!
Gamagori City × TGC showcases the appeal of Mikawa cotton! Approximately 8,000 people attended! “MIKAWA PALETTE produced by TGC STAGE” held at the first-ever “GAMA LOVE FES 2025”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approximately 8,000 attendees
A total of 32 project members
A total of 15 outfits
Companies mentioned：株式会社W TOKYO、東京ガールズコレクション、WILD BLUE
Traffic expected to snarl on 6 sections of national highways on afternoon of 2nd day of Mid-Autumn Festival holiday; northbound National Freeway 5 may be congested until late night
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Traffic volume across the national highway network was 32.2 million vehicle-kilometers
Today's traffic volume is estimated at 114 million vehicle-kilometers
Northbound National Freeway 5 from Yilan to Pinglin may be congested from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Blue camp urges president to convene a national affairs conference with both sides of the aisle; Green camp says budgets vital to people's livelihoods should be reviewed first
吳志中: Peace in the Taiwan Strait is in the international interest; confident the U.S. will complete arms sales to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign ministers and senior representatives from 8 countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea and the United Kingdom
You can still earn 100,000 a month after retirement! 2 high-paying jobs for older workers revealed, with even major companies competing to hire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The trend of older adults returning to work is growing in Japan. The article analyzes ways to earn a monthly income of NT$100,000 after retirement and introduces popular, high-paying jobs suited to older workers, highlighting experienced workers' advantages in the service and staffing sectors.
Nagoya Asian Games》17-year-old sensation dominates the pool as China's teenage swimmer 張展碩 sweeps 7 gold medals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Swimming events at the Nagoya Asian Games have concluded. China's 17-year-old 張展碩 won 7 gold medals to set a record, Taiwan's 王冠閎 took gold in the 200-meter butterfly, and Japan's 大橋信 broke a world record, showcasing the strength of Asia's next generation of swimmers.
Crowds turn out for Mid-Autumn campaign stops! 江啟臣 receives a 'good-luck' radish at a market; gives a straight answer when asked where he lives during a livestream
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
江啟臣, the KMT candidate for Taichung mayor, visited 大甲 Market during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, engaging warmly with the public and receiving a white radish symbolizing good luck. He also pledged to improve the market environment, projecting an approachable image.
Taiwan's well-known department store chain announces it will close! After 32 years, all stores across Taiwan will shut; final clearance sale dates revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan central department store 四季百貨 will close all its stores after 32 years in business, with its last branch, the Donghai store, ending operations on Oct. 4, 2026. It is holding a final sale to thank local customers.
The latest opinion poll in the Taipei mayoral election shows Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang in a close race, separated by 1.2 percentage points. Their political impact going forward is drawing attention.
A new amusement park is coming to Taiwan! 'A massive 2,000-ping site, accessible by both MRT and Taiwan Railways'; convenient transport and opening highlights revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The globally renowned children's role-play brand KidZania is officially coming to Taiwan. It will open its first international chain theme park at LaLaport Nangang in Taipei at the end of 2026. The 2,000-ping venue will offer nearly 50 career experiences, combining local features with international standards.
Today's (09/26) top news! 'NT$1,500 consumption vouchers per person' available for registration nationwide / New traffic rules on 9/30: 'fines of up to NT$36,000' for violations / Pay raises for military, civil service and education staff won't help! 44% because of 'this rea
Disaster could kill 1 billion! Bill Gates issues urgent warning: Governments must legislate to regulate AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that the misuse of AI could lead to a disaster causing 1 billion deaths and called for legal regulation by governments. The urgent appeal comes as international regulation of AI makes little progress and carries significant weight.
Explore pink greenhouses and daily life at the farms: registration opens for New Taipei's Wanjin azalea autumn getaway
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The New Taipei City Agriculture Department has teamed up with Wanjin flower growers and 金山漫遊 to offer the 'Wanjin Azalea Autumn Day Trip,' taking visitors into Taiwan's largest azalea-growing region for nursery visits and local cultural experiences. The event will help promote local brands and build interest ahead of the spring flower show.
No 'grand Taiwan bargain' at the Trump-Xi meeting? 張五岳 explains Xi Jinping's calculations: Taiwan should watch these 4 things
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Wu-yueh of Tamkang University said Taiwan is unlikely to become the subject of a “grand bargain” at a U.S.-China summit, and that risk management is the main objective. He outlined 4 points to watch going forward.
2026 Nagoya Asian Games baseball》Taiwan faces Japan today and 'must win by at least 6 runs'! Scenarios for reaching the gold-medal game / free online TV broadcast / Chinese Taipei team schedule
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the final game of the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games baseball Super Round, Chinese Taipei faces Japan. To reach the gold-medal game, the team must win, with qualification also depending on the result of the South Korea-China game. Taiwanese fans are following the matchup closely.
Women who stay single for life are 'happier'! Study of 6,000 reveals differences between men and women: men fare far worse on this one point
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A study by 多倫多大学 found that single women are happier than men. Economic independence and the quality of their relationships are among the factors behind this. The findings offer important insight into differences in men’s and women’s lifestyles in modern society.
Stop soaking broccoli in salt water or baking soda! Expert shares 1 way to wash it thoroughly and make pesticides and bugs float out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Experts’ advice on the proper way to wash cauliflower was introduced, noting that soaking it in salt water or baking soda does not remove pesticides and may wash away nutrients. The report also explained a 3-step washing method and how to store it.
0050 or 0053: which to choose? 'Tech-focused 0050' holdings revealed; insiders warn one type of investor to take care before adding more
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
元大投信 has renamed its ETF '0053' to '元大科技市值' to reinforce its focus on Taiwanese technology stocks. Investors are weighing its differences from 0050 and 0052, while experts warn of concentration and dividend fluctuation risks.
New traffic rules take effect on 9/30! 'Fines of up to 36,000' for violations nationwide; latest rules on doubled penalties explained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Transportation will implement a new system from September 30, standardizing enforcement authority for unregistered vehicles and AB vehicles. A threshold of 36,000 will determine whether tax offices or motor vehicle offices handle cases, improving enforcement efficiency.
Filling a $27 billion treasury shortfall! Ukraine moves to legalize pornography, with annual tax revenue enough to buy 30,000 drones
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ukraine’s parliament passed a bill to decriminalize the pornography industry, with an additional $25 million in annual tax revenue expected. Funding the war and protecting women are the main goals.
Latest update on the nationwide 10,000 payment! Funds could arrive by this date at the earliest; 6 counties and cities to offer early cash bonuses of up to 10,000 per person
What happens if you’re out of work and can’t pay National Pension premiums？Experts share 2 legal ways out：You may qualify for a full premium waiver and keep your coverage history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
People who cannot pay National Pension premiums while unemployed can preserve their coverage history by making back payments within 10 years or applying for premium subsidies. The system helps people facing financial hardship ease their burden and protect their social security rights.
Pay raises for civil servants and public employees, and a halt to pension cuts, aren’t working？11,000 civil servants retire, young people can’t stick around, and 44% leave for “this reason”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The number of civil servants leaving their jobs in Taiwan is rising, with about half of younger employees quitting within 5 years. Pay raises and measures to halt or reduce pension cuts have failed to stem the outflow, highlighting systemic challenges.
Should shredded paper go in regular trash or recycling？Environmental agency reveals the right way to dispose of it；mistakes could bring a NT$6,000 fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shredded paper can be recycled, but failing to seal it properly is illegal and can result in a fine of up to 6000 yuan. The Environmental Protection Bureau is publicizing the correct disposal method.