# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-26 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 74 items from 3 sources; Japan, 50 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 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: 2026-09-26T14:44:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000080834.html
- anchor: #n3022201
- 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

## 「こびとづかん」のグッズがせいぞろい！『こびとづかんミニマルシェ by VILLAGE VANGUARD』が2026年9月より開催決定！

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006385.000018131.html
- anchor: #n3022202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴィレッジヴァンガードコーポレーション、VILLAGE VANGUARD

Facts:
- Starting in September 2026
- September 2026
- Sept. 26, 2026
- Oct. 18
- 2F
- Oct. 2, 2026
- Nov. 1
- Print sheet (¥880 including tax)
- Card case (¥550 including tax)

## [Meiwa, Mie Prefecture] Campaign invites visitors to learn about Saiku before visiting in person: 「斎宮こころ旅」

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:25:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000057872.html
- anchor: #n3022196
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人明和観光商社

Facts:
- The campaign will run from Sunday, September 27, 2026.
- Jan. 31, 2027 (Sun.)

## 「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

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:19:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000168437.html
- anchor: #n3022197
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社place・to・connect、TAKOYAKI LAB、Tripadvisor、ボートレース住之江

Facts:
- 10% OFF

## NINZIA BOSAI to be showcased at 「梅田防災スクラム」 disaster preparedness month event

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:16:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000029701.html
- anchor: #n3022198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NINZIA、梅田地区エリアマネジメント実践連絡会

Facts:
- September 2–10, 2026
- September 14–18, 2026
- September 28–October 2, 2026
- October 5–9, 2026
- October 13 (Tuesday)–October 16 (Friday), 2026

## OrcaRouter adds post-quantum cryptography to all request logs as a standard feature at no extra charge

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000138449.html
- anchor: #n3022192
- Companies mentioned: FlashLabs株式会社、Continuum AI

Facts:
- Announced September 25, 2026
- Established: July 2023
- More than 200 LLMs and generative AI models

## 「60歳、新人俳優。」元楽天執行役員・早宮陽一、劇団三ツ星キッチン代表作『LOVE』劇場公演ファイナルに出演

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:41:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191549.html
- anchor: #n3022064
- Companies mentioned: 楽天、資生堂、合同会社アルファ、劇団三ツ星キッチン

Facts:
- Began pursuing acting in earnest at 60
- Began pursuing acting in earnest in 2026, at 60
- Premium seat ¥10,000
- Platinum seat ¥8,500
- Advance tickets ¥8,000
- Tickets at the door ¥8,500

## [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.

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001440.000013125.html
- anchor: #n3022065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケイシイシイ、小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ、GLACIEL(グラッシェル)

Facts:
- Set with drink ¥2,255 (including tax)
- À la carte ¥1,980 (including tax)
- Set with drink ¥2,035 (including tax)
- À la carte ¥1,760 (including tax)
- Capital: 80 million yen

## Music therapy generative AI chatbot 「ChAI（チャイ）」 updates responses on autism and school absenteeism

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000056552.html
- anchor: #n3021932
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人心のおしゃべり音楽工房、ChAI（チャイ）

## [国立映画アーカイブ] Notice of co-hosted program 「TIFF/NFAJ Classics: Film Director Kenji Mizoguchi」

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:03:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001263.000047048.html
- anchor: #n3021933
- Companies mentioned: 国立映画アーカイブ、東京国際映画祭、早稲田大学、カリフォルニア大学ロサンゼルス校、法政大学出版局、京都大学

Facts:
- All 13 of Mizoguchi's works (12 programs) will be screened with English subtitles.
- Dates: August 11 (Tuesday, national holiday)–December 13 (Sunday), 2026
- Tickets: General admission ¥1,300

## Successfully places its 13th small SAR satellite into orbit and confirms successful antenna deployment

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000052943.html
- anchor: #n3021938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Synspective、Rocket Lab

Facts:
- Its 13th small SAR satellite
- 9:39 a.m. Japan time, Saturday, September 26, 2026

## 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: 2026-09-26T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000017308.html
- anchor: #n3021937
- Companies mentioned: ENGAWA株式会社、一般社団法人桑名市観光協会、株式会社UND-K

Facts:
- 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

## [BUZZ Summer Fest! in Nagoya] Tokai-area dancers and artists gather for the summer! First summer event to be held at BUZZ's Nagoya main store

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000556.000141380.html
- anchor: #n3021936
- Companies mentioned: BUZZ、株式会社BUZZ GROUP、吉本興業

Facts:
- More than 90 stores, centered on the Kanto region
- 388 rooms in total
- More than 250,000 monthly users
- About 400,000 members
- A total of 60 people gathered at BUZZ
- 25 performers
- 35 attendees
- Fee: ¥1,000
- 60% of visitors were at BUZZ Nagoya for the first time

## 【仙台市宮城野区に新規オープン】トランクルーム「スペラボ仙台鶴ケ谷店」が2026年10月1日にオープン！

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000849.000062166.html
- anchor: #n3021935
- Companies mentioned: スペラボ、UKCorporation、アユカワTV

Facts:
- We operate more than 700 indoor self-storage facilities, with over 22,000 rooms, mainly in Tokyo and Osaka.
- Small (0.5 tatami mats) 1 tatami mat
- 2 tatami mats 3 tatami mats
- We hope this will help address the social problem of vacant homes, whose number is said to reach 800,000.
- Start using the service in as little as 1 hour after applying
- Most stores have opened within the past 1 year, and all interiors, including partitions, are newly built.

## International Vocaloid music production project 「BEYOND BORDERs」 collaboration EP 「EMERGE M♡DE MIKU」 released today

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001007.000096446.html
- anchor: #n3021934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、Nebula17, Inc.、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- The release features 6 tracks in total, including the recently released 「Miku-Maxxing」, 「Light」 and 「Party Monster」.
- 「混沌ブギ」 surpasses 100 million views on YouTube

## [KOGYARU × バースデイ collaboration, 12th installment] Highly popular special collaboration with モンチッチ gets new products!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000020107.html
- anchor: #n3021869
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HJ、KOGYARU、株式会社しまむら、バースデイ、モンチッチ

Facts:
- On sale from Saturday, September 26, 2026, at バースデイ stores nationwide and the official online store.
- Instagram followers surpass 500,000.
- Founded: February 2006
- Capital: 523,924,000 yen
- Employees: 120

## Well Body Career株式会社 established to operate 「トビラ」, a job-search support service for new graduates

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000132303.html
- anchor: #n3021801
- Companies mentioned: Well Body株式会社、Well Body Career株式会社、三菱商事、伊藤忠商事、トヨタ自動車、東京海上日動火災保険、サントリーホールディングス、リヴァンプ、ベイカレント・コンサルティング、早稲田大学

Facts:
- Generative AI use in job hunting among students graduating in 2027 reached 84.9%.
- There are currently 30 members.
- More than 50 outstanding students have joined as interns to date.

## GUCCI unveils its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, 「The Store Show」

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000379.000062216.html
- anchor: #n3021800
- Companies mentioned: GUCCI、ケリング、COCONA(XG)、ショーン・メンデス、カーディ・B、ヤニック・シナー、アリーナ・サバレンカ、ロメオ・ベッカム、パク・ギュヨン、ファン・イニョップ、PPクリット、YAMATO

Facts:
- Gucci was founded in Florence in 1921.

## 誰も知らない街の能力バトル！『さよならの言い方なんて知らない。』(河野裕/清家雪子/越島はぐ)が、コミックDAYSで9月26日より連載配信スタート！

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008973.000001719.html
- anchor: #n3021799
- Companies mentioned: コミックDAYS、株式会社講談社

## Reveals how building-materials distributors can use their track records and drawings to make renovation proposals to general contractors

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:26:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000068315.html
- anchor: #n3021802
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社、国土交通省

Facts:
- Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
- 1,249,366 homes
- 711,171 homes
- A difference of 538,195 homes
- Down 43.1% from FY2005
- FY2025 was down 12.9% from the previous fiscal year
- ¥4.9033 trillion
- Up 18.7% from the previous fiscal year
- BtoB企業3社の顧客接点人材のリーダー候補、計423名

## [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)

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:20:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191365.html
- anchor: #n3021803
- Companies mentioned: 創造系出版社、イカロス出版、Amazon

Facts:
- A full-color, 288-page documentary
- List price: ¥2,200 including tax

## 【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.

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:17:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000172054.html
- anchor: #n3021804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DIC、カーニグリル 天王寺駅前店

Facts:
- +¥300 including tax

## 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: 2026-09-26T12:06:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000581.000036930.html
- anchor: #n3021775
- Companies mentioned: 第一ライフグループ、MUFG、Soup Stock Tokyo、LINEヤフー、資生堂、エバラ食品工業、高場経営広報舎、いすゞ自動車株式会社、株式会社コーセー

Facts:
- 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

## 1日平均約200個売れる「ワイガヤハンバーグ」が進化！ハンバーグの個数分、6種類のソースを無料で選べる新サービスを開始

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000188900.html
- anchor: #n3021797
- Companies mentioned: スタースリー株式会社、和牛ホルモンWAIGAYA 新宿三丁目本店

Facts:
- 1日平均約200個を販売する当店のランチ限定メニューです
- The price is ¥1,500 including tax, whether you choose 1, 2 or 3 hamburger steaks
- Add a 4th hamburger steak for ¥500 including tax
- 1個あたり成形時約160g
- About 120g after cooking

## 【ディナー限定】全37種類のドリンクが、何杯飲んでも1杯77円！新宿三丁目の和牛焼肉店が対象4コース限定サービスを開始

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000188900.html
- anchor: #n3021796
- Companies mentioned: 和牛ホルモンWAIGAYA 新宿三丁目本店、スタースリー株式会社

Facts:
- 1杯77円
- Black Tongue Course: ¥7,000 including tax
- Premium Course: ¥9,000 including tax
- Anniversary Course: ¥10,000 including tax
- Ultimate Course: ¥11,000 including tax

## ハイボールもサワーも何杯飲んでも1杯70円（税込77円）！西葛西「ホルモン焼肉しまちゃん」、食べ放題全3コースで新サービス

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000188900.html
- anchor: #n3021795
- Companies mentioned: スタースリー株式会社、ホルモン焼肉しまちゃん

Facts:
- 1杯70円
- ¥77 including tax
- 4,980 yen
- ¥5,478 including tax
- 5,980 yen
- ¥6,578 including tax
- 6,980 yen
- 7,678 yen including tax
- About 2 kg

## Even more to enjoy in the all-you-can-eat menu! ホルモン焼肉しまちゃん in Nishi-Kasai adds the rare Wagyu cut “koune” to all 3 courses at no extra charge

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000188900.html
- anchor: #n3021794
- Companies mentioned: スタースリー株式会社、ホルモン焼肉しまちゃん

Facts:
- 牛1頭から取れる量が約2kgとされる希少部位です
- Within the 120-minute time limit (last orders at 90 minutes)
- Last orders at 90 minutes
- ¥4,980 (¥5,478 including tax)
- ¥5,980 (¥6,578 including tax)
- ¥6,980 (¥7,678 including tax)

## 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)

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000124699.html
- anchor: #n3021793
- Companies mentioned: アナハゼティ、Amazon.co.jp、合同会社サンリクテック

Facts:
- Sept. 26, 2026
- Price: ¥3,480
- Measuring range: 100cm
- Tape width: 20cm

## 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: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000101842.html
- anchor: #n3021792
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社うまプロ、東京もんじゃ 鉄板焼酒場 どてっぱん

Facts:
- 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)
- Grilled grated yam: ¥480 (¥528 including tax)
- 12 stores nationwide
- Capital: ¥30.13 million

## 【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: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000171293.html
- anchor: #n3021791
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社夢来備人、宅スマ、アズマ株式会社

Facts:
- 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: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000009883.html
- anchor: #n3021790
- Companies mentioned: 日産自動車株式会社、フジテレビジョン、BS フジ、ビー・エー・シー、株式会社TITAN INTELLIGENCE

Facts:
- We have received orders for about 17,000 units to date, and the response has been very positive

## Popular Obihiro guesthouse In the Suite to hold a Big Wedding Fair

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000084326.html
- anchor: #n3021789
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベルコ、ゲストハウスウエディング イン ザ スイート、THE LIVING、the soup

Facts:
- Receive options worth up to ¥100,000 as a gift
- Book your wedding ceremony and reception by March 2027

## New cosmetics and accessories from the THREEPPY × GirlsAward collaboration series, with Tomomi Itano as ambassador, go on sale September 26 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000039955.html
- anchor: #n3021788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大創産業、THREEPPY、GirlsAward、ダイソーネットストア、株式会社Award

Facts:
- 2 varieties in total (clear / baby beige)
- 3 varieties in total (dusty rose / rosy coral / nude apricot)
- 2 varieties in total (ivory / pink)
- 500 yen each (550 yen including tax)
- 300 yen each (330 yen including tax)
- 500 yen (550 yen including tax)
- 300 yen (330 yen including tax)
- ¥300–500 each (¥330–550 including tax)
- Capital: 2.7 billion yen
- 5,891 stores across 26 countries and regions (as of February 2026)
- Consolidated: 771 billion yen
- ¥698.3 billion on a standalone basis (March 2025–end of February 2026)

## 【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

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000055180.html
- anchor: #n3021787
- Companies mentioned: 日本酒原価酒蔵、個室居酒屋 天日、株式会社ビリオンフーズ

Facts:
- 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Up to 11 hours
- +¥550 (including tax)
- 1日各店舗30名様まで

## Celebrate Halloween with STPR! Limited-edition merchandise from すとぷり, AMPTAK, めておら, すにすて and とぅるりぷ!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000824.000059399.html
- anchor: #n3021786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、すとぷり、AMPTAKxCOLORS、めておら - Meteorites -、すにすて - SneakerStep、とぅるりぷ - True&Lip

Facts:
- Acrylic stand (NOIR COLLECTION ver.!!): ¥1,500 each
- Mini acrylic block (NOIR COLLECTION ver.!!): ¥800 each
- Holographic acrylic keychain (Strawberry Nightmare ver.!!): ¥1,500 each
- Acrylic stand (Trick or Treat Party! ver.): ¥1,800 each
- Acrylic keychain (Trick or Treat Party! ver./): ¥1,100 each
- AMPTAKxCOLORS sticker set (Trick or Treat Party! ver./A TYPE): ¥1,200 each
- Heart-shaped acrylic ornament (Halo & Horns ver.): ¥1,500 each
- Wobbling acrylic stand (Halo & Horns ver.): ¥1,900 each
- Blanket (Halo & Horns ver.): ¥4,500
- Mini acrylic block (Trick or Step ver.): ¥800 each
- Holographic acrylic keychain with charm (Trick or Step ver.): ¥1,500 each

## Annual mega appreciation sale “NicoKado Festival 2026” is on! Get up to 40% back in coins on KADOKAWA titles exclusively at BOOK☆WALKER!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001008.000096446.html
- anchor: #n3021785
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、株式会社KADOKAWA、BOOK☆WALKER

Facts:
- 2026年9月25日（金）から11月5日（木）
- More than 20,000 KADOKAWA titles
- 50% OFF
- 20% of the list price
- 500 yen or more (before tax)
- More than 1,400 publishers
- More than 2.1 million items

## REAL AKIBA BOYZ extends archive streaming period for its Tokyo Gymnasium solo show “Akiba 3150” following overwhelming response!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001022.000060459.html
- anchor: #n3021784
- Companies mentioned: REAL AKIBA BOYZ、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、YOASOBI、Animelo Summer Live、YouTube、X、Instagram

Facts:
- More than 500 million total views for related videos online!
- Reached 1 million YouTube channel subscribers in August 2026.

## 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!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001459.000003065.html
- anchor: #n3021783
- Companies mentioned: TBSテレビ、TBSチャンネル、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかり テレビサービス

Facts:
- Held at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan on August 20, 2026
- Featuring an all-original-song setlist

## The November 2026 issue of Option is now on sale! The feature is “We Love SKYLINE”

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001544.000023526.html
- anchor: #n3021782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三栄、プリンス自動車、日産自動車、フェニックスパワー、トラスト、レーシングファクトリーリボルバー、シャフトオートサービス、クールレーシング

Facts:
- 144 full-color pages
- List price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
- Capital: 98 million yen
- Employees: 141

## GOLF TODAY mook “2026-2027 Latest & Popular Shaft Catalog” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001545.000023526.html
- anchor: #n3021781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三栄、GOLF TODAY

Facts:
- “2026-2027 Latest & Popular Shaft Catalog”
- List price: 990 yen
- Price before tax: 900 yen
- ISBN: 9784779655135
- A total of 134 shafts
- A total of 86 shafts
- 48 iron shafts
- A history of more than 70 years
- Capital: 98 million yen
- Employees: 141

## “角川映画: A Comprehensive Look at 角川映画, 1976–1989” now on sale!!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001547.000023526.html
- anchor: #n3021780
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三栄、角川映画

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,500
- Price before tax: 1,364 yen
- JAN code: 9784779654954
- 128 full-color pages
- A history of more than 70 years
- Capital: 98 million yen
- Employees: 141

## Ensemble Stars!! Cast Live Starry Symphony -Superbloom- in THEATER confirmed!

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002058.000003481.html
- anchor: #n3021779
- Companies mentioned: ライブ・ビューイング・ジャパン、Happy Elements K.K、Starry Symphony Project

Facts:
- Stereo screening: 4,000 yen (tax included / all seats reserved)
- Dolby Atmos screening: 4,500 yen (tax included / all seats reserved)
- CLASS A: 5,500 yen
- CLASS S: 6,600 yen

## A new plan at 源泉のお宿 湯河原千代田荘 includes “premium all-you-can-drink” featuring 6 varieties of sake and carefully selected wines

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002116.000019483.html
- anchor: #n3021778
- Companies mentioned: 野口リゾートマネジメント株式会社、源泉のお宿 湯河原千代田荘、Nポイント

Facts:
- 6 varieties of sake
- Carefully selected wines
- 5% off accommodation
- 5% of the accommodation charge

## Regarding the opening of AEON Town Sakai Mizugaike

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006110.000007505.html
- anchor: #n3021777
- Companies mentioned: イオンタウン株式会社、株式会社フージャースコーポレーション、デュオヒルズ水賀池公園ヴェリテ

Facts:
- Site area
- Total floor area
- Planned number of stores
- Number of parking spaces
- Number of bicycle parking spaces
- A walk from Fukai Station
- Direct train service

## 【Xプレゼントキャンペーン】埼玉西武ライオンズ・栗山巧選手初の著書『獅子貫徹 ライオンズ一筋25年、理想の打撃を追い求めて』が9月26日（土）に発売。抽選で5名様に栗山選手直筆サイン色紙をプレゼント

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000020129.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3021776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、埼玉西武ライオンズ

Facts:
- 25 years devoted to the Lions
- 2,000 career hits
- List price: 1,980 yen

## and°、東大阪の内装元請けGO.REFORMと業務提携。7月から現場で使ってきた図面の拾い出しAIを、11月から協力業者も使えるようにする。10月はまず3社で先行し、使うかどうかは各社が決める

- Published: 2026-09-26T11:55:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191394.html
- anchor: #n3021710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社and°、GO.REFORM、東大阪

## クラフトビールと猫の手グラスで、保護猫を応援。「ピースニャンコクラフト第2弾」が支援募集を開始

- Published: 2026-09-26T11:52:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000174494.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4078679-en.html
- anchor: #n3021711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ODORIJI、RIOT BEER、アデリア（石塚硝子）、認定NPO法人ピースウィンズ・ジャパン、ピースニャンコ

Facts:
- The campaign runs until 23:59 on November 30, 2026
- 4-pack: 5,822 yen
- 6-pack: 8,322 yen
- 2-variety set: 6,222 yen
- 飲料1本につき50円
- オリジナルグラス1個につ

## 4th anniversary event “REDY'S GYM 4th ANNIVERSARY - WE ARE THE PARTY!” to be held starting October 1!

- Published: 2026-09-26T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000020775.html
- anchor: #n3021712
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LOIVE、REDY'S GYM

Facts:
- 2 new lessons released simultaneously
- Operating 3 locations nationwide

## 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: 2025-11-02T00:10:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000909.000007466.html
- anchor: #n3022193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社W TOKYO、東京ガールズコレクション、WILD BLUE

Facts:
- Approximately 8,000 attendees
- A total of 32 project members
- A total of 15 outfits

## 株式会社フォトシンス establishes a new Osaka office, aiming to expand adoption in the Kansai region

- Published: 2019-06-06T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000011385.html
- anchor: #n3022066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォトシンス、Akerun入退室管理システム、Akerun Pro、Akerunコントローラー、WeWork

Facts:
- Aiming to reach a cumulative total of 1,000 adoptions in the Kansai region in 1 year
- The number of adopting companies has now surpassed 3,000
- Capital: 1.16 billion yen

## Xi-Trump meeting: Scholar says view that Taiwan is a bargaining chip in a “grand deal” is a misreading

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:45:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260079.aspx
- anchor: #n3022203
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、張榮發基金會、淡江大學、新華社、台灣大學、中央研究院

Facts:
- Taipei, the 26th
- 新華社25日會談後通稿

## Executive Yuan declares Indigenous compensation self-government ordinance invalid; Taipei City Government and council sue, ruling set for 10/1

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:31:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609260078.aspx
- anchor: #n3022200
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、台北市政府、台北市議會、台北高等行政法院

Facts:
- Ruling set for Oct. 1
- 行政院民國113年5月3日發函台北市政府
- 行政院 issued an appeal decision on Nov. 7, ROC Year 113

## White House releases fact sheet on Xi-Trump meeting, focusing on US-China trade progress and making no mention of Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:27:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260077.aspx
- anchor: #n3022199
- Companies mentioned: 美中貿易委員會、美中投資委員會、20國集團、亞太經濟合作會議

Facts:
- Proposal to give more favorable tariff treatment to non-sensitive goods worth US$30 billion in each direction
- China will import at least 10 million metric tons of coal from the United States each year in 2027 and 2028

## OpenAI confirms AI agent leaked user images after visiting US government website

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:19:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609260076.aspx
- anchor: #n3022195
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、法新社、紐約時報、彭博、SEC.gov、Investor.gov、Census.gov

Facts:
- Links to the 53 uploaded images

## Man hires thugs to attack cosmetic surgeon; 高雄地院 sentences him to 2 months

- Published: 2026-09-26T14:09:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609260075.aspx
- anchor: #n3022194
- Companies mentioned: 高雄地院、中央社

Facts:
- 高雄地院 sentences Lin-surnamed man to 2 months for joint assault
- 以新台幣1000元折算1日

## Weekly roundup of major events, 0920-0926

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609265002.aspx
- anchor: #n3022191
- Companies mentioned: 白宮、中國、美國、台灣、聯合國、國際刑事法院、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、衣索比亞、非洲聯盟、日本、蓋茲基金會、輝達、微軟、德國、另類選擇黨、社會民主黨、丹麥、格陵蘭、英國、澳洲、AUKUS、標普全球、華爾街日報、聯準會、台灣證券交易所、MarketCapWatch、APEC、漢翔公司、國健署、農業部防檢署、馬來西亞、核安會、台電

Facts:
- 烏克蘭 forces launched more than 1000 drones at 俄羅斯 late on the 19th
- 德國's 另類選擇黨 set to win 37% of the vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Goal is to enable about 3.4 billion people to use AI in their own languages
- 台灣 overtakes India with about US$5.3 trillion, compared with India's roughly US$4.94 trillion
- An estimated 2.6116 million workers will benefit
- Crown

## 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: 2026-09-26T13:56:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260074.aspx
- anchor: #n3022130
- Companies mentioned: 交通部高速公路局、高公局

Facts:
- 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.

## 中秋連假國旅夯 嘉義屏東台南訂房率逾8成

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:53:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260073.aspx
- anchor: #n3022069
- Companies mentioned: 觀光署、交通部觀光署、台灣旅遊網、國家風景區管理處

Facts:
- Average hotel booking rate across Taiwan was 67.07%
- Chiayi City 82.07%
- Pingtung County 81.84%
- Tainan City 80%
- 62.23% in the survey conducted on the 18th
- Booking rate on the 26th rose 4.84 percentage points from the survey conducted on the 18th
- Average booking rate in eastern Taiwan 75.72%
- Outlying islands 74.27%
- Southern Taiwan 75.73%
- Penghu booking rate on the 26th 74.47%

## 林郁婷亞運首戰險勝過關 8強將碰北韓元恩景

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:46:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260072.aspx
- anchor: #n3022068
- Companies mentioned: 世界拳擊聯盟（WB）、中央社、中華奧會、運動部

Facts:
- 最終仍驚險以3比2獲勝闖進8強

## Taipei City promotes 6 riverside attractions during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday; complete Maokong moon-viewing treasure hunt to redeem NT$500 voucher

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:41:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260071.aspx
- anchor: #n3022067
- Companies mentioned: 貓空商圈、台北市工務局水利工程處、北市商業處

Facts:
- Taipei City recommends 6 riverside attractions
- Complete designated tasks to redeem a NT$500 shopping district voucher
- Limited to 500
- Limited to 300 sets
- 20 NT$500 electronic gift certificates from the Department of Commerce
- 76 gifts from 貓空商圈 shops

## Is there significance to Xi Jinping's Mao suit? 華爾街日報: Trump's hospitality could not mask their differences

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:32:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260070.aspx
- anchor: #n3022063
- Companies mentioned: 華爾街日報、Communist Party of China、Chinese Communist Party

Facts:
- About 3 or 40 guests raised their glasses to him and asked to take photos together

## 川普 calls 中國 a World War II ally; Japan's Takaichi does not respond directly

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:25:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260069.aspx
- anchor: #n3022022
- Companies mentioned: 川普、中國、習近平、高市早苗、TBS電視台、時事通信社、日本放送協會、木原稔

Facts:
- (Central News Agency, Tokyo, 26th, compiled from foreign media reports)
- Held a leaders' meeting with 川普 at the White House on the 24th, US Eastern Time.

## Renowned Chinese musician Liu Huan dies at 63

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:21:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609260068.aspx
- anchor: #n3021945
- Companies mentioned: 湖南广播影视集团（台）芒果V基金、对外经济贸易大学

Facts:
- Liu Huan was born in Tianjin in 1963
- Sang the theme song for the TV drama “Snow City” in 1987
- In 2019, he donated funds in his own name

## Asian Games esports: Guo Zi-ang wins bronze in Puyo Puyo; Japanese prodigy takes gold and sets record

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:18:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260067.aspx
- anchor: #n3021944
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大學

Facts:
- Just 11 years old
- 20 years of Puyo Puyo experience
- Lost 3-10
- Defeated the opponent 10-2

## Watch for new norovirus during holiday gatherings; expert offers 4 ways to prevent diarrhea

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:15:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609260066.aspx
- anchor: #n3021940
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、衛生福利部疾病管制署、林口長庚醫院

Facts:
- 126,419 outpatient and emergency visits for diarrhea
- 128,026 visits
- 70 reported diarrhea outbreaks
- 28 cases
- 89.3%
- 25 cases
- 34.2%
- 7 degrees Celsius
- 60 degrees

## Xi-Trump meeting: Chinese Communist Party media says to turn a constructive strategic stable relationship into action

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:12:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609260065.aspx
- anchor: #n3021941
- Companies mentioned: 人民日報、APEC、G20

Facts:
- 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting
- Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit

## TikTok reaches settlement with Alabama over harm to children's health

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:10:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260064.aspx
- anchor: #n3021942
- Companies mentioned: TikTok、字節跳動、ByteDance、谷歌、Google、蘋果、Apple、微軟、Microsoft

Facts:
- Use limited to 2 hours a day
- Must take a break after every 15 minutes of use
- TikTok will pay Alabama at least US$100 million
- The amount received by Alabama could rise to as much as US$300 million
- At least 27 other states and the District of Columbia have also filed similar lawsuits

## After repeated defeats, runs for office 6 times; “President of Wealth” can no longer change his name and has no regrets

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:09:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609263002.aspx
- anchor: #n3021939
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- The Name Act limits applications to change a name to 3 times

## Li Hao-yu goes hitless in 5 at-bats but steals a base; 2 games remain to chase Taiwan player record

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:09:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260063.aspx
- anchor: #n3021943
- Companies mentioned: MLB、底特律老虎隊、匹茲堡海盜隊

Facts:
- His 3rd stolen base of the season
- Only 2 regular-season games remain
- Still needs 1 more stolen base
- 1 triple
- 85 hits
- 10 home runs
- 46 RBIs
- 39 runs scored
- 28 walks
- Batting average falls to 2 cheng 63

## Vice President Hsiao visits temples in Lukang, hopes to balance Taiwan's resources and bring development to central and southern regions

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:02:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260062.aspx
- anchor: #n3021931
- Companies mentioned: 總統府

Facts:
- 3 temples
- After an absence of 57 years
- More than 300 years of history

## Taiwan men's recurve team seeded 4th at Asian Games; 湯智鈞 ranks 3rd in individual qualifying

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:57:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609260061.aspx
- anchor: #n3021870
- Companies mentioned: 台灣男子反曲弓代表隊、湯智鈞、鄭祥輝、林子翔、李雨錫、博馬德瓦拉、劉展明、陳芳翊、陳怡瑄、黃逸柔

Facts:
- Combined score of 2026
- 湯智鈞 posted a record 692 points to rank 3rd overall
- The Games record of 690 points set by 李雨錫
- India's 博馬德瓦拉 (Dhiraj Bommadevara) set a new Games record with 698 points
- 湯智鈞 scored 687 points to rank 2nd in qualifying at the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou
- 鄭祥輝 scored 677 to rank 16th
- 林子翔 scored 657 to rank 32nd
- 陳芳翊 posted the Taiwan team's top score of 698 points to rank 15th
- 陳怡瑄 scored 697 points and ranked 17th
- 黃逸柔 scored 696 points and ranked 19th
- The women's team scored a total of 2,091 points, earning the No. 5 seed

## 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

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:54:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260060.aspx
- anchor: #n3021808
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- Review delayed for more than 350 days

## International children's carnival draws more than 100,000 people; long lines form at performances and book stalls

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:46:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260059.aspx
- anchor: #n3021807
- Companies mentioned: 小猪探舞台剧、紙風車劇團、即將成真火舞團

Facts:
- Attracted more than 100,000 visits
- Attracted more than 5,000 visits

## U.S. TV networks regain White House press access; Xi Jinping's U.S. visit features joint interview footage for the first time

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:41:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260058.aspx
- anchor: #n3021806
- Companies mentioned: CNN、MS NOW、Politico、美國國家檔案局、美國廣播公司、哥倫比亞廣播公司、福斯新聞、國家廣播公司、華盛頓郵報、路透社

Facts:
- These media outlets' press access was restored on the 24th
- These media outlets can now file a request with the judge before September 28

## 溫嵐珠 takes over as chair of the world federation; 南非創業 links Taiwanese businesses around the world

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:24:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260048.aspx
- anchor: #n3021805
- Companies mentioned: 世界台灣商會聯合總會、輔仁大學、台商會、南非創業

Facts:
- The third woman to serve as chair in the organization's history
- Started 南非創業 in 1985
- Currently employs about 400 local workers
- The 32nd annual meeting and the 3rd joint meeting of directors and supervisors
- The 34th chair of the organization
- A Taiwanese businessperson who has lived in Japan for more than 30 years
- More than a thousand product varieties

## 吳志中: Peace in the Taiwan Strait is in the international interest; confident the U.S. will complete arms sales to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260047.aspx
- anchor: #n3021798
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、國策研究院文教基金會

Facts:
- Foreign ministers and senior representatives from 8 countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, South Korea and the United Kingdom

## U.S. scholars analyze the Trump-Xi meeting: Beijing aims to control the narrative; U.S. may approve arms sales to Taiwan by year-end

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:06:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609260046.aspx
- anchor: #n3021774
- Companies mentioned: 哈德遜研究所、中央社

Facts:
- The U.S. Congress has approved a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan
- The Trump administration agreed last year to sell Taiwan an $11 billion arms package

## Election goal: 沈伯洋 says he will keep persuading residents that he is the better choice

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:01:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260045.aspx
- anchor: #n3021773
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、自由時報、中央社

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## Discarded furniture gets a new lease on life at Taichung's 寶之林, with waste wood transformed into cultural and creative products

- Published: 2026-09-26T11:53:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609260044.aspx
- anchor: #n3021648
- Companies mentioned: 台中市寶之林廢棄家具再生中心、台中市政府環境保護局

Facts:
- （編輯：李明宗）1150926

## Earthquakes strike Kumamoto in succession; 菊陽町, home to 台積電's Kumamoto plant, records an intensity of 3

- Published: 2026-09-26T11:53:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609260043.aspx
- anchor: #n3021649
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- The earthquake is estimated to have a magnitude of 4.5
- Estimated magnitude: 3.6
- Seismic intensity: 3
- Seismic intensity: 2
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- 38 dead

## 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: 2026-09-26T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167328
- anchor: #n3022132
- Companies mentioned: 瑞可利、EMAMAY、Sapuri、京セラドーム

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: 2026-09-26T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167808
- anchor: #n3022131

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: 2026-09-26T13:58:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167799
- anchor: #n3022133

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: 2026-09-26T13:52:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167689
- anchor: #n3022134
- Companies mentioned: 宝雅、佳瑪

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.

## 蔣萬安、沈伯洋支持度真實差距？她拆解北市民調，斷言「這人」得票破5成

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:29:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167809
- anchor: #n3022135
- Companies mentioned: 信民協會、畢肯市場研究公司

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: 2026-09-26T13:26:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167680
- anchor: #n3022136
- Companies mentioned: KidZania、星宇航空

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

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:12:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167802
- anchor: #n3022137
- Companies mentioned: 台中大坑商圈

台湾で「1人1500元消費券」の登録が開始され、交通違反の罰金が引き上げられるなど、多岐にわたる重要ニュースが報じられた。公務員の離職率が増加する問題や、台湾人による中国旅行の人気、中華商場の消滅など、社会的な変化も取り上げられた。

## Disaster could kill 1 billion! Bill Gates issues urgent warning: Governments must legislate to regulate AI

- Published: 2026-09-26T13:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167798
- anchor: #n3022138
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic

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: 2026-09-26T12:57:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167803
- anchor: #n3021871
- Companies mentioned: 金山漫遊

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: 2026-09-26T12:51:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167801
- anchor: #n3021872

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: 2026-09-26T12:51:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167796
- anchor: #n3021873
- Companies mentioned: ELTA.tv、Hami Video、中華電信、華視、東森電視、緯來體育台

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: 2026-09-26T12:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167112
- anchor: #n3021874
- Companies mentioned: 多倫多大学、ハーバード医学校

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: 2026-09-26T12:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167040
- anchor: #n3021875

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: 2026-09-26T12:28:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167797
- anchor: #n3021876
- Companies mentioned: 元大投信、台積電、聯發科、台達電、日月光投控、鴻海

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: 2026-09-26T12:19:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167684
- anchor: #n3021877

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: 2026-09-26T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167795
- anchor: #n3021878
- Companies mentioned: OnlyFans、OFM Models

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

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167691
- anchor: #n3021714

台湾行政院已编列2357亿元用于2027年全民普发1万元，但须立法院通过。部分县市已先行发放现金，最高达每人1万元。此政策旨在共享AI经济成果。

## 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: 2026-09-26T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11166989
- anchor: #n3021713

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: 2026-09-26T11:53:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11167794
- anchor: #n3021715
- Companies mentioned: 台灣公務革新力量聯盟

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: 2026-09-26T11:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11167061
- anchor: #n3021716

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.