Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Mount Aso, with ashfall expected in the morning and at night on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
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Japan | 気象庁（30）
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Tokachidake. Alert Level 3 is in effect, with ashfall expected in the morning and at night on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 3
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Alert Level 2 is in effect, with ashfall expected in the morning and at night on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 29th
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake). Alert Level 2 is in effect, with ashfall expected in the morning and at night on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Suwanosejima. Ashfall is expected in the morning and at night on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Satsuma-Iojima. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th and to the southwest from 21:00 to 24:00.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 3 remains in effect for Sakurajima, with ashfall expected to the northeast and southwest during certain periods on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 3
- 12:00
- 24:00
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
An earthquake occurred at around 04:45 on the 29th.
Facts
- 29th
- 04:45
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
Information on the earthquake's hypocenter and seismic intensity, reporting that an earthquake occurred at around 04:45 on the 29th.
Facts
- 29th
- 04:45
Information on the epicenter
Information on the hypocenter reporting that an earthquake occurred at around 04:45 today, the 29th.
Facts
- 29th
- 04:45
Seismic intensity flash report
Strong shaking from an earthquake occurred at around 04:45 on the 29th. This is an速報 on areas where seismic intensity of 3 or higher was observed.
Facts
- 04:45 on the 29th
- Seismic intensity 3
Seismic intensity flash report
An速報 on areas where strong shaking from an earthquake occurred and seismic intensity of 3 or higher was observed at around 04:45 on the 29th.
Facts
- 04:45 on the 29th
- Seismic intensity 3
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
If an eruption occurs at Suwanosejima, ashfall is expected east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th. Alert Level 2 (restricted access around the crater) is currently in effect.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Satsuma-Iojima. Access around the crater is restricted because ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th. Alert Level 3 (restricted mountain access) is currently in effect.
Facts
- Level 3
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Mount Aso, with ashfall expected south of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 3 is in effect for Tokachidake. Ashfall is expected east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 3
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Meakan-dake. Ashfall is forecast east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake). Ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Explanatory information on volcanic conditions
Volcanic earthquakes have increased at Hokkaido-Komagatake, and Alert Level 1 may be raised to 2 as activity intensifies.
Facts
- Alert Level 1
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is expected east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th. Alert Level 3 (restricted mountain access) is currently in effect.
Facts
- Level 3
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect at Suwanosejima, with ashfall expected southeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall expected east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 2
- 29th
- 09:00
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. Alert Level 2 is in effect, with ashfall expected east of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 2
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 is in effect for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake). Ashfall is expected northeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 29th
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 2 remains in effect for Mount Aso, with ashfall expected southeast of the crater from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Eruption alert level 2
- 12:00
Ash fall forecast (scheduled)
Alert Level 3 is in effect for Tokachidake, with ashfall expected to the southeast from 09:00 to 12:00 on the 29th.
Facts
- Level 3
- 12:00
Information on epicenter and seismic intensity
Information on the hypocenter and seismic intensity, reporting that an earthquake occurred at around 21:04 on the 28th.
Facts
- The 28th
- 21:04
Estimated ash plume flow direction report
Estimated ash plume flow direction report for Sakurajima
Volcanic observation report on eruption
An eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 17:55 on September 28, 2026.
Facts
- September 28, 2026, 17:55
Taiwan | 公視新聞（25）
Typhoon Surigae heads toward Japan with strong winds and rain; debris-flow alerts issued in Saga and Nagasaki
Typhoon Surigae heads toward Japan with strong winds and rain, prompting debris-flow alerts in Saga and Nagasaki; Chiba Prefecture remains in the post-disaster recovery phase after Typhoon Dujuan.
Facts
- The 28th
- 7 meters
Original西班牙8旬婦被漲租金致迫遷 民眾示威要求政府保障居住權
Thousands of people in Madrid, Spain, rallied in support of 87-year-old Mari Carmen, who was forced to move out after her lease ended and her rent surged from 500 euros to 2,650 euros (later reduced to 1,650 euros). Protesters called for a rent freeze, limits on short-term rentals and a higher threshold for evictions. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government plans to introduce a new law that includes automatic lease renewals, but residents say the proposal falls short, and its passage in parliament remains uncertain.
Facts
- 87-year-old Mari Carmen
- Monthly rent from 500 euros
- Rose to 2,650 euros
- Reduced to 1,650 euros
- An apartment where she had lived for 70 years
- The past 10 years
Workers say take-home pay on hourly wages may exceed monthly salaries; scholars warn of weaker protections
With the minimum wage set to rise to NT$205 per hour by 2027, some workers believe part-time earnings could exceed monthly salaries, but scholars warn that nonstandard employment carries risks in wage calculations and benefit protections.
Facts
- The minimum hourly wage will also reach NT$205 in 2027
- Monthly income of about NT$36,080
- NT$5,180 more than the minimum monthly wage of NT$30,900
- About 799,000 nonstandard workers in 2025
- 6.86% of all employed people
Lose in straight 2 games to Chinese pair; Ye Hong-wei and Chan Yu-cheng win badminton mixed doubles bronze
In the Asian Games badminton mixed doubles, Ye Hong-wei and Chan Yu-cheng lost in straight 2 games to the Chinese pair, winning Taiwan’s only badminton team bronze medal at this year’s Games.
Facts
- Original直落2
- Competed in 7 events
Chiang Wan-an cites differing views on school lunches as Shen Po-yang renews debate challenge
Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang sparred over municipal issues including school lunches and cross-strait exchanges, with Shen renewing his challenge to debate. Meanwhile, the Blue and White camps headed south to Chiayi to campaign for Chang Chi-kai. Kuomintang Chiayi City branch chair Tsai Ming-hsien unexpectedly fainted, while DPP President Lai Ching-te went to Chiayi County to campaign for Tsai Yi-yu.
Morocco resumes applications for Taiwan tourist visas; 外交部 says it will confirm whether Taiwanese applicants have received visas
Morocco resumed accepting applications for tourist visa confirmation letters for Taiwan residents on September 21. 外交部 said it would confirm whether Taiwanese applicants had obtained visas and continue reviewing whether to resume issuing visas for Moroccan visitors to Taiwan. Travel operator 五龍 has resumed its application submission service, while 品保協會 reminded the public of visa uncertainties and related risks.
Facts
- Late July
- The 28th
- Sept. 21
Companies mentioned：外交部、五龍、品保協會、旅行業品質保障協會
Taipei firefighter’s temperature spikes to 41°C while fighting fire; intubated and now conscious
A fire broke out at a public urban renewal construction site in Taipei’s Da’an District. A 39-year-old firefighter surnamed Lin was hospitalized and intubated after heat exhaustion drove his temperature up to 41°C. He is now conscious.
Facts
- Body temperature briefly soared to 41°C
- The fire on the 26th
- Around 9 p.m.
- A fire suddenly broke out on basement level 4
- After at least 19 hours
- The 39-year-old firefighter surnamed Lin
- Arrived at the scene at 8 a.m. on the 27th
- Took over at the fire scene at 4 p.m.
- Returned outdoors to rest at 5 p.m.
- The perceived temperature at the fire scene was still around 70–80°C
Companies mentioned：台北市消防局
Taiwan wins second Asian Games shooting medal as women’s team takes bronze in 25-meter pistol
Taiwan’s women’s shooting team won bronze in the 25-meter pistol event at the Asian Games, earning Taiwan its second medal. Veteran Tian Chia-chen finished 6th in the individual event.
Facts
- 3 people
- The 27th
- 286 points
- The 28th
- 5th time
- 583 points
- 5th place
- 6th place
Original機艙冒濃煙緊急降落葡萄牙 達美航空飛美班機4人不適送醫
A 達美航空 flight bound for the United States made an emergency landing at Porto Airport in Portugal after smoke filled the cabin over the Atlantic. Of the 296 passengers on board, 14 felt unwell and 4 were taken to hospital for treatment. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Facts
- 2 hours after takeoff
- There were 296 passengers on board
- 14 felt unwell
- 10 received medical attention at the scene
- Another 4 were taken to hospital for treatment
Companies mentioned：達美航空
Lin Yun-ju battles China’s Lin Shidong over 7 games, ultimately wins men’s singles table tennis bronze after 3-4 loss
Lin Yun-ju faced China’s Lin Shidong in the Asian Games men’s singles table tennis bronze-medal match, going 7 games before losing 3-4 and taking bronze. Lin said after the match that his overall performance was good, but he regretted not winning the 3rd game and said he mishandled key points. Coach Wang Yi-tse praised him, while fans said he had fought valiantly despite the loss.
Facts
- Could have been 7-4 for me
3 shootings over the weekend leave 31 dead in South Africa; police initially suspect illegal miners fighting over territory
South Africa saw 3 shootings over the weekend, leaving at least 31 people dead and 26 injured. Police initially believe the cases may involve illegal miners fighting over territory and business competition. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of troops to help combat gang violence.
Facts
- At least 17 people dead
- 15 people injured
- At least 10 people killed
- 11 people injured
- causing 4 deaths
台鐵 adds trains on final day of holiday; 高鐵 uses rapid turnaround in Taichung for passenger dispersal for the first time
On the final day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, 台鐵 added trains to handle crowds, with heavy passenger traffic in Hualien and on western routes. 高鐵 set a record of 348,000 passenger trips and used rapid turnarounds in Taichung and added non-reserved-seat trains for the first time. Northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 continued into the evening, while a tour bus accident on National Freeway 3 days earlier caused no serious injuries.
Facts
- More than 15,000 passenger trips
- More than 11,000 passenger trips
- Services 168 and 154
- 8 local trains from Nangang to Taichung
- About 1 hour of turnaround time
- Added 4 northbound trains with all seats unreserved
- 2 of them
- 高鐵 reached 348,000
- Average speed below 20 kilometers per hour
- Also below 60 kilometers per hour
- After 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
- The previous day, the 27th
- Carrying 41 passengers
- Leaving 6 passengers with scrapes and bruises
Companies mentioned：台鐵、高鐵、高速公路局
Leshan long-range radar maintenance costs previously involved alleged overbilling; Chen Guoming urges stronger communication with the U.S. to prevent corruption
The follow-on maintenance contract for the Leshan long-range radar is nearing expiration. Concerns have been raised because 雷神公司 was previously involved in alleged overbilling and the costs are high. Experts called for stronger communication with the U.S. to prevent corruption, and said Chinese research vessels are frequently active in waters around Taiwan, raising concerns about intelligence-gathering efforts.
Facts
- 3 sorties by Chinese military aircraft detected in a single day
- 5 Chinese naval vessels
- 4 government ships
- A 5-year follow-on maintenance contract
- Due to expire in 2027
- The total cost of the most recent 5-year contract reached NT$13,548,320,000
- Raytheon’s NT$5.2 billion fine has been paid into the national treasury
- The next follow-on maintenance contract, covering 2028 to 2032
- Conducted surveys 5 times in Japan’s exclusive economic zone near the Diaoyutai Islands
Companies mentioned：美國雷神公司、雷神公司
3 Kaohsiung junior high school students play in water at Dahu pumping station; 1 missing after drowning
On the final day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, 3 junior high school students from Kaohsiung went swimming at the Dahu Pumping Station in Hunei District. One went missing after drowning, prompting the Kaohsiung and 台南市消防局 to deploy a total of 30 rescuers. Two tourists also drowned and were taken to hospital at Jinsha Bay Beach in Gongliao, New Taipei City.
Facts
- 3 male classmates in the second year of junior high school
- One sank underwater and went missing
- A total of 30 people were deployed for the rescue
- 2 tourists drowned
Companies mentioned：高市消防局、台南市消防局
Original瑞士跟進歐盟制裁俄引爭論 7成選民公投否決加嚴中立規範
Switzerland held a referendum on a neutrality initiative on the 27th, with 70.1% of voters opposing tighter neutrality provisions in the Constitution and opting to preserve policy flexibility. The vote reflects domestic divisions over the definition of neutrality and has implications for future national security strategy and cooperation with NATO.
Facts
- 70.1% of voters
- Nearly 30 years
Trump says he has not ruled out more airstrikes or peace talks this week; Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is ready for war or peace
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened and did not rule out more airstrikes or peace talks this week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was ready for war or peace, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran's oil exports were isolated and it would inevitably have to accept the terms of a ceasefire.
Facts
- Volume is only 2 to 3 tenths of what it was before the war
- They have been fighting for 8 months and still have nothing to show for it
- After the final shipment of 15 million barrels of oil bound for China
Companies mentioned：半島新聞網、路透社、Axios新聞網、福斯新聞網
Residents say broken glass in lawn injured dogs; Changhua pet park announces temporary closure
After Zhuangya Pet Park in Xiushui Township, Changhua County, opened, several pet owners reported that their dogs had stepped on broken glass in the lawn, injuring and bleeding their paws. To ensure safety, the park has announced a temporary closure. The township office said it would conduct a thorough inspection and cleanup, and reopen the park at a later date once it is confirmed safe.
Facts
- It officially opened on Sept. 16
- At least 3 to 4 pet dogs
- The dog was injured on Sept. 25
- She returned to the site to look for it again on the 27th
Sewer workers in Taichung's Fengyuan suddenly collapse; suspected carbon monoxide poisoning victims rescued after being taken to hospital
An accident occurred during sewer work in Fengyuan District, Taichung City. Five workers are suspected to have collapsed from carbon monoxide poisoning. Firefighters rescued them and took them to hospital; none is currently in life-threatening condition.
Facts
- Carbon monoxide levels reached as high as 150 ppm
- At first, there was 1 worker
- The rescue took nearly 1 hour
- Authorities received the report at 2:47 p.m. today
- 3 people have been rescued
- Two of them were in a confused state
- The other 2 were also brought out in succession
- 2 local workers
- 3 Vietnamese migrant workers
- The 5 people have been treated
53 Taiwanese competitors head to WorldSkills Competition; Taiwan wins 3 gold, 3 silver, 7 bronze and 30 medallions of excellence
Original台灣代表隊參加在上海落幕的國際技能競賽，共有53位國手參與47個職類，最終奪得3金、3銀、7銅及30項優勝，整體獲獎率逾9成，團體積分排名躍升至第3名。勞動部長洪申翰與總統賴清德分別對國手表現給予肯定與祝賀。
Facts
- 53 competitors
- 47 skill categories
- 3 gold medals
- 3 silver medals
- 7 bronze medals
- 30 merit awards
- Original9成以上
- 3rd place
Men's 4x100 relay wins silver after 16 years; Lin Chung-wei takes bronze in 400-meter hurdles
Original台灣田徑選手林仲威於男子400公尺跨欄以48秒74破個人紀錄奪銅，睽違28年再獲該項目獎牌；陳建榮亦刷新個人紀錄。男子4x100接力隊以38秒32打破全國紀錄奪銀，睽違16年再獲此項榮譽。
Facts
- Original48秒74
- 1998 Bangkok Asian Games
- After 28 years
- Original49秒25
- Original0秒51
- Original38秒32
- Original38秒41
- Original0秒15
- After 16 years
- 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games
- One gold, one silver and one bronze
- Original2尺25
- A new record in 60 years
Original林郁婷擊敗北韓元恩景 晉級亞運拳擊4強賽保底銅牌
Original台灣拳擊好手林郁婷在本屆名古屋亞運女子60公斤級8強賽擊敗北韓選手元恩景，確定保底銅牌。
Facts
- Women’s 57-kilogram division
- Moved up to the 60-kilogram division
- Won 4-1
Lin Yun-ju loses to China's Lin Shidong and takes bronze; Taiwan wins Asian Games men's singles table tennis medal for first time in 12 years
Original名古屋亞運桌球男單8強賽，台灣選手林昀儒以3比4不敵中國選手林詩棟，確定摘銅。這是林昀儒生涯首面亞運男單獎牌，也是台灣睽違12年再獲亞運桌球男單獎牌。
Facts
- 4-1
- Met 9 times
- Sixth
- 12 years
- 12-10
- 11 to 9
- 8-11
- 9-11
- 10-4
- 11 to 6
- 3-3
Lai Ching-te attends opening of 中科院's Minxiong campus, urges Legislative Yuan to back supplementary defense budget
President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of 中科院's Minxiong campus and urged the Legislative Yuan to support a supplementary defense budget to develop an independent drone industry. The report also covered progress on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, the 白宮's clarification that it would not sell arms to China, and Taiwan representative to the United States Yu Da-lei's remarks clarifying World War II history and emphasizing the interdependent relationship between Taiwan and the U.S. in the AI chip supply chain.
Facts
- US$14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan
- President Trump had previously approved US$11 billion in arms sales
Companies mentioned：中科院、福斯新聞、白宮、美國務院
Guanyin Waterfall's reopening draws a surge of visitors, causing severe congestion on Provincial Highway 14 and disrupting residents
The reopening of Guanyin Waterfall drew a surge of visitors, causing severe congestion on Provincial Highway 14 and disrupting local residents' transportation of agricultural products and daily lives. Visitor numbers and hotel occupancy at Shanlinxi also hit highs during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.
Facts
- It took a full 3 hours
- After 6 p.m. that day
- Stretched for more than 10 kilometers
- It usually takes about 25 minutes to reach Puli
- It took 1 and a half hours
- More than 8,000 visits to the park
- Original飯店住宿率8成以上
- Increased by about two-tenths
- Traffic heading uphill stretched for 3 kilometers
Traffic peaks on afternoon of final holiday day; 高公局 estimates northbound congestion on National Freeway 5 will last until 6 p.m.
Traffic peaked on the afternoon of the final day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, with 高公局 estimating that northbound congestion on National Freeway 5 would last until 6 p.m. 高鐵公司 advised passengers using non-reserved seats to avoid peak periods. 中央氣象署 said temperatures would remain high over the next 3 days, with more rain expected from Thursday as the northeast monsoon arrives.
Facts
- 6 p.m.
- The final holiday day, the 28th
- There are currently 34 trainsets
- Average speed below 20 kilometers per hour
- Less than 60 kilometers
- As of 9 o'clock
- 20.5 million vehicle-kilometers
- 105 million vehicle-kilometers
- 1.3 times the usual level
- 12 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
- 1 p.m.
- About 300 kilometers
Companies mentioned：高鐵、高鐵公司、高公局、高速公路局、中央氣象署
Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心（12）
Major fire incident alert (New Taipei City, Taipei City)
The 內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident alert for New Taipei City and Taipei City. The affected area is a residential complex on Tingzhou Road in Taipei's Zhongzheng District. The public is advised not to gather to watch and to plan trips in advance to avoid the alert zone.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-29T04:15:21
- Expiration time: 2026-09-30T04:15:00
Companies mentioned：內政部消防署
Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)
水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir discharging into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-29T03:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T06:19:00
Companies mentioned：水利署
Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)
水利署 issued a notice of free overflow at Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir, with discharge into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and East, North and Xiangshan Districts in Hsinchu City. The public is urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-29T03:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T06:09:00
Companies mentioned：水利署
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Water service has been interrupted for unknown reasons in the area around Fufu 1st Street and Jincheng Street in West Central District, Tainan City. 台灣自來水公司 has dispatched personnel to investigate.
Facts
- 09/29 00:00~08:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Taichung City)
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Ding Tai Road in Ding Tai and Nan Liu villages, Wufeng District, Taichung City, from September 28 to 29, 2026. Water service will be interrupted during the work.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-28T18:29:57
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T16:30:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Chiayi County)
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will interrupt water service from 8 a.m. to 18:00 on September 29 to replace pipelines on Guangming Street in Beidou Village, Minxiong Township, Chiayi County.
Facts
- September 29
- 08:00 to 18:00
- 60 minutes
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
High-temperature information (Hualien County, Nantou County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taipei City, Tainan City)
中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, saying that Yunlin County, Tainan City and Pingtung County would be under an orange alert during the day on the 29th, while many other counties and cities would be under a yellow alert. It advised the public to limit outdoor activities and take precautions against sun exposure and dehydration.
Facts
- A high of 36 degrees is forecast for consecutive periods
- Tomorrow (29)
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
High-temperature information (Pingtung County, Yunlin County, Tainan City)
中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, saying that Yunlin County, Tainan City and Pingtung County would be under an orange alert during the day on the 29th, with a chance of consecutive periods of temperatures reaching 36 degrees. Many other counties and cities would be under a yellow alert.
Facts
- 36-degree heat
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Water Outage (Taichung City)
To improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Sections 1 and 2 of Sanfeng Road in Fengyuan District from September 28 to 29, 2026. Water service will be interrupted in multiple villages in Shengang and Fengyuan districts, Taichung City.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-28T16:18:38
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T18:30:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Hsinchu City)
台灣自來水公司 announced that service lines will be reconnected during pipeline replacement work on Niupu Road in multiple villages in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City. The planned water outage is from September 28 to 29, 2026.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-28T15:17:08
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T16:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Kaohsiung City)
台灣自來水公司 will interrupt water service in parts of Cianjhen District, Kaohsiung City, from September 28 to 29, 2026, to accommodate pipeline relocation work for a wastewater project by 水利局.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-09-28T14:58:35
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司、水利局
Water Outage (Taoyuan City)
A pipe rupture during pipeline replacement work on Longshou Street in Taoyuan District has interrupted water service in parts of Zhongli, Taoyuan and Luzhu. The alert was issued by 台灣自來水公司.
Facts
- 250mmPVCP
- Effective time: 2026-09-28T11:05:12
- Expiration time: 2026-09-29T06:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Japan | 消費者庁（10）
ぐるぐる (Naka Main Store, Hitachinaka Store, Mito Kasahara Store, Mito Kairakuen Store): “Bread: Paku-Paku Stollen with Fragrant Dried Fruit and Roasted Nuts” — exchange/refund
Notice that ぐるぐる will offer exchanges or refunds from September 24, 2026, for “Paku-Paku Stollen with Fragrant Dried Fruit and Roasted Nuts,” sold at its Naka Main Store, Hitachinaka Store, Mito Kasahara Store and Mito Kairakuen Store.
Facts
- September 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：ぐるぐる
イオン琉球 (イオン and マックスバリュ stores in Okinawa): “mitarashi dango” — refund/recall
イオン琉球 began offering refunds and recalls on September 24, 2026, for “mitarashi dango” sold at イオン and マックスバリュ stores in Okinawa.
Facts
- September 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：イオン琉球、イオン、マックスバリュ
山七食品 “ningyo-yaki” (sold at 日本橋高島屋, 玉川高島屋 and 西武所沢) — refund/recall
Refunds or recalls will be offered from September 22, 2026, for 山七食品 ningyo-yaki products sold at 日本橋高島屋, 玉川高島屋 and 西武所沢.
Facts
- September 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：山七食品、日本橋高島屋、玉川高島屋、西武所沢
エスポワール (in-store at パティスリーエスポワール): “size 4 shortcake and 24 other products” — refund/recall
Refunds or recalls will be offered from September 22, 2026, for “size 4 shortcake” and 24 other products sold in-store at パティスリーエスポワール by エスポワール.
Facts
- September 22, 2026
- 24 other products
Companies mentioned：エスポワール、パティスリーエスポワール
イオンリテール “Topvalu Home Coordy 3D Air Circulator” — refund/recall
イオンリテール has begun offering refunds and recalls for the “Topvalu Home Coordy 3D Air Circulator.”
Facts
- September 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：イオンリテール
農水フーヅ株式会社 “4-pack of pork buns” (sold in Kyushu, Chugoku and Shikoku) — exchange/refund
農水フーヅ株式会社 will offer exchanges or refunds from September 20, 2026, for its “4-pack of pork buns” sold in Kyushu, Chugoku and Shikoku.
Facts
- 4 pieces per pack
- September 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：農水フーヅ株式会社
篠崎 “Kunigi Amazake PET 300g” — refund/recall
Refunds or recalls for 篠崎’s “Kunigi Amazake PET 300g” will begin on September 19, 2026.
Facts
- 300g
- September 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：篠崎
高橋製菓 “mayonnaise rice crackers” (sold at 西宮阪急デイリーマートグロッサリー) — exchange/recall
Exchanges or recalls will be offered from September 19, 2026, for 高橋製菓’s “mayonnaise rice crackers” sold at 西宮阪急デイリーマートグロッサリー.
Facts
- September 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：高橋製菓、西宮阪急デイリーマートグロッサリー
ながれま アロマティカラボ “cosmetic soap: BELAVELA Booster Soap” — recall
Notice that a recall for ながれま アロマティカラボ’s “cosmetic soap: BELAVELA Booster Soap” will begin on August 26, 2026.
Facts
- Aug. 26, 2026
Companies mentioned：ながれま、アロマティカラボ
和同産業株式会社 “portable generator: inverter generator” — exchange/recall
和同産業株式会社 announced that exchanges and recalls for its portable inverter generator will begin on August 6, 2026.
Facts
- Aug. 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：和同産業株式会社
Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat（10）
Income Redistribution Survey — Income Redistribution by Initial Income Bracket (Equivalized Income)
Metadata for the statistical table “Income Redistribution by Initial Income Bracket (Equivalized Income)” from the Income Redistribution Survey published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The formula for calculating the redistribution coefficient is also provided.
Facts
- Total data records: 756
- Publication date: 2026-09-28
Income Redistribution Survey — Income Redistribution by Household Member Age Group (Equivalized Income)
Information on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Income Redistribution Survey statistical table, “Income Redistribution by Household Member Age Group (Equivalized Income).” It was published on September 28, 2026, and contains 714 data records in total. Note that pension and long-term care benefits are calculated as being divided equally among household members, so the figures do not directly reflect the social security benefits received by each age group.
Facts
- Total data records: 714
- Publication date: 2026-09-28
Income Redistribution Survey — Gini Coefficients by Household Member Age Group (Equivalized Income)
Metadata on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Income Redistribution Survey statistical table, “Gini Coefficients by Household Member Age Group (Equivalized Income).” It was published on September 28, 2026, and contains 714 data records in total.
Facts
- Total data records: 714
- Publication date: 2026-09-28
Income Redistribution Survey — Changes in the Distribution of Household Members by Income Bracket Due to Income Redistribution (Equivalized Income)
Metadata on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Income Redistribution Survey statistical table, “Changes in the Distribution of Household Members by Income Bracket Due to Income Redistribution (Equivalized Income).”
Facts
- Total data records: 660
Income Redistribution Survey — Changes in the Distribution of Households by Income Bracket Due to Income Redistribution
Metadata on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Income Redistribution Survey statistical table, “Changes in the Distribution of Households by Income Bracket Due to Income Redistribution.”
Facts
- Total data records: 804
Juvenile Correction Statistics, Juvenile Training Schools — Number of Residents by Juvenile Training School and Correctional Education Program
Juvenile correction statistics data for January 2018, published by the Ministry of Justice. The data show the number of residents at each juvenile training school by correctional education program.
Facts
- Total data records: 151594
- Survey period: 201801
Juvenile Correction Statistics, Juvenile Training Schools — Number of Newly Admitted Residents by Juvenile Training School and Correctional Education Program
Data on the number of newly admitted residents at each juvenile training school by correctional education program, from the Ministry of Justice's juvenile correction statistics for January 2018.
Facts
- Total data records: 151594
- Survey period: 201801
Juvenile Correction Statistics, Juvenile Training Schools — Number of Residents by Juvenile Training School and Reason for Admission or Discharge
Statistical data on the number of residents by juvenile training school and reason for admission or discharge for January 2018, published by the Ministry of Justice.
Facts
- Total data records: 359332
- Survey period: 201801
Juvenile Correction Statistics, Juvenile Classification Homes — Number of Residents by Juvenile Classification Home and Reason for Admission or Discharge
Information on data showing the number of residents by reason for admission or discharge at juvenile classification homes in January 2018, based on the Ministry of Justice's juvenile correction statistics.
Facts
- Total data records: 857610
- Survey period: 201801
SDDS Plus Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs) — Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs)
Original総務省が公開するSDDSプラスの金融健全性指標（FSIs）統計に関する情報。調査期間は2026年1-3月期で、責任当局には金融庁や日本銀行などが記載されている。
Facts
- Total data records: 440
- Publication date: 2026-06-30
- Updated: 2026-09-28
Companies mentioned：総務省、金融庁、日本銀行、国土交通省
Japan | 厚生労働省（9）
Materials for the 132nd Workers' Compensation Subcommittee of the Labor Conditions Committee, Labor Policy Council
List of materials and meeting overview for the 132nd Workers' Compensation Subcommittee of the Labor Conditions Committee, Labor Policy Council, to be held on September 29, Reiwa 8.
Facts
- 132nd meeting
- Reiwa 8
- 29th
Materials for the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of Fiscal Year Reiwa 8, Blood Services Division, Pharmaceutical Affairs Council
List of materials for the steering committee meeting held on September 28, Reiwa 8, by the Blood Services Division of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Council at 厚生労働省. Agenda items include reports on infectious diseases, a report on blood services by 日本赤十字社, and blood donation restrictions related to vCJD.
Facts
- Original令和８年度
- 2nd
- FY Reiwa 7
- [45KB]
Companies mentioned：日本赤十字社、厚生労働省、医薬局 血液対策課
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Ueno will hold a press conference after the Cabinet meeting
Reports on a post-Cabinet meeting press conference by Health, Labour and Welfare Minister Ueno.
Facts
- September 29, Reiwa 8
- １０：４０ﾒﾄﾞ
- 03-3595-2570
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、厚生労働記者会、Adobe Reader
The 105th Study Group on Whether Occupational Illnesses Are Work-Related
The Labour Standards Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 105th meeting of the “Study Group on Whether Ionizing Radiation Disorders Are Work-Related” on October 5, Reiwa 8. The meeting will examine individual workers' compensation claims involving the Fukushima, Chiba and Kanagawa Labour Bureaus. It will be closed to the public because it includes personal information.
Facts
- 105th meeting
- (2 cases)
- (1 case)
Notice of the 3rd Meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficult Problems
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 3rd meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficult Problems on October 5, Reiwa 8. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and advance registration is required.
Facts
- 3rd
- September 28, Reiwa 8
- October 5, Reiwa 8
- 15:00～17:00
- October 2
- 12:00
Notice of the 3rd Meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficult Problems
The Social Welfare and War Victims' Relief Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold the 3rd meeting of the Study Group on Support for Women Facing Difficult Problems on October 5, Reiwa 8. Attendance is limited to members of the press, and advance registration is required.
Facts
- 3rd
- September 28, Reiwa 8
- October 5, Reiwa 8
- 15:00～17:00
- Friday, October 2, 12:00
Notice of the 1st Study Group on Slaughterhouse Regulations
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will hold the 1st Study Group on Slaughterhouse Regulations on October 5. Agenda items include developments concerning slaughterhouses.
Facts
- October 5, Reiwa 8
- 15：00～17：00
Materials for the 1st Study Group on Slaughterhouse Regulations
Page for the materials for the 1st meeting of the Study Group on Slaughterhouse Regulations, conducted by the Health and Sanitation Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The materials are scheduled to be published after the meeting. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDFs.
Facts
- September 28, Reiwa 8 (Monday)
- 1st meeting
Recruitment of a Digital Promotion Specialist for the Employment Environment and Equal Employment Administrative Information System
厚生労働省 is recruiting 1 fixed-term employee for the position of Digital Promotion Specialist for the Employment Environment and Equal Employment Administrative Information System. The monthly salary is approximately ¥270,000 to ¥400,000.
Facts
- 1 person
- 4 years or more
- 270,000 yen
- 400,000 yen
- 13,000 yen
- 28,000 yen
- ¥66,400
- 5,000 yen
- 150,000 yen
- Approximately 4.65 months' worth
- 20％
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、Adobe Reader
Japan | 国土交通省（7）
Recall filing (日野 日野 Dutro, etc.)
古河ユニック株式会社 filed a recall notice with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism concerning defects in crane-mounted parts on 日野- and いすゞ-made trucks.
Facts
- Recall filing number 5879
- Number of defects: 0
Companies mentioned：古河ユニック株式会社、日野、いすゞ
The 3rd Expert Study Group on Setting Appropriate Costs to Meet — Continuing Hearings with Stakeholders
国土交通省 will hold the 3rd expert study group meeting on October 1, Reiwa 8, to appropriately set the “appropriate costs” introduced under the amended Trucking Business Act. The meeting will conduct hearings with stakeholders and examine specific issues.
Facts
- Reiwa 7, Act No. 60
- 3rd
- October 1, Reiwa 8
- 15:00～17:00
- 11th floor
- Conference Room 1111
- September 30
- 12:00
- Original1社につき1名
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、経済産業省、農林水産省、厚生労働省、公正取引委員会、中小企業庁、公益社団法人 全国通運連盟、全国交通運輸労働組合総連合、一般社団法人 日本経済団体連合会、全国中小企業団体中央会、一般社団法人 日本新聞協会、公益社団法人 全日本トラック協会、全日本運輸産業労働組合連合会、日本商工会議所、全国商工会連合会、全国農業協同組合中央会、流通経済大学、立教大学、東京大学、東京女子大学、一橋大学
A Special Monitoring Month for Shippers and Others: “Truck and Logistics G-Men” to Step Up Monitoring — Working with 公正取引委員会, 中小企業庁 and 警察 to Issue Corrective Guidance to Malicious Shippers and Prime Contractors
国土交通省 will designate October and November of Reiwa 8 as a “Special Monitoring Month” and step up monitoring and corrective guidance targeting malicious shippers and prime contractors through its “Truck and Logistics G-Men.” In coordination with 公正取引委員会, 中小企業庁 and 警察, it will address suspected violations and raise awareness to prevent the illegal use of “white trucks” for paid transportation.
Facts
- October and November this year
- Capacity: approximately 60 people
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、公正取引委員会、中小企業庁、警察、地方運輸局、地方経済産業局
Regarding publicizing consultation services on ordering large-scale condominium repairs, etc. — Consultation services were publicized to condominium management associations, etc.
Original国土交通省は、関東地方のマンション大規模修繕工事において公正取引委員会から独占禁止法違反の排除措置命令を受けた事案を受け、管理組合等に対し相談窓口の周知や発注適正化を呼びかけた。
Facts
- September 28, Reiwa 8
- TEL: 03-5253-8111
- Sumairu Dial …03 (3556) 5147
- Consultations on building and equipment maintenance …03 (3222) 1519
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、公正取引委員会、公益財団法人 マンション管理センター、一般社団法人 マンション管理業協会、一般社団法人 日本マンション管理士会連合会、特定非営利活動法人 全国マンション管理組合連合会、（公財）住宅リフォーム・紛争処理支援センター、独立行政法人住宅金融支援機構