AI News 180m Report

2026-09-30 03:00–06:00 JST

213 received, 212 listed, 21 sources ・ Page 1 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 125 items from 11 sources; Taiwan, 87 items from 10 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心(37)

Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original水利署發布鯉魚潭水庫自由溢流至景山溪之更新訊息,影響苗栗縣三義鄉及臺中市外埔區、大甲區、后里區、大安區,請民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-30T04:18:40
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T07:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir (discharge to Shijing River): Free Overflow (Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

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: 2026-09-30T04:18:40
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T07:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

Huoshan Reservoir (discharge to Beigang River): Free Overflow (Yunlin County, Chiayi County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original水利署發布湖山水庫自由溢流至北港溪之更新訊息,影響雲林縣及嘉義縣多處鄉鎮,請民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-30T03:18:40
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T06:19:00

Companies mentioned:水利署

High temperature information (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Taipei City, Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original中央氣象署發布高溫資訊,指出桃園市、新北市、臺北市及臺南市等地明日白天有連續出現36度高溫之機率,並建議民眾減少戶外活動與注意防曬。

Facts

  • 36-degree heat
  • Tomorrow (30)

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

High temperature information (Pingtung County, Taoyuan City, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Taipei City, Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original中央氣象署發布高溫資訊,指出2026年9月30日白天臺北市、新北市、桃園市、雲林縣、臺南市及屏東縣部分區域有連續出現36度高溫之機率,建議加強防曬與補水。

Facts

  • 36-degree heat
  • Tomorrow (30)

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司配合水利局污水工程管線遷改施工,於2026年9月29日17:29至9月30日17:00對高雄市前鎮區明正里及明義里實施停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T17:29:19
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司、水利局

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司為提升供水穩定度及降低管線漏水風險,將於2026年9月29日至30日辦理豐原區西安街等汰換管線工程,期間臺中市豐原區西安里與西勢里將實施停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T16:19:47
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T18:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司為提升供水穩定度及降低管線漏水風險,將於2026年9月29日至30日辦理豐原區三豐路一、二段汰換管線工程,影響臺中市神岡區豐洲里及豐原區西湳里、東湳里。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T16:41:20
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T18:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Nantou County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司將於2026年9月29日至30日針對南投縣南投市多個里進行分區管網建置前的制水閥機能測試,實施區域性停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T17:11:37
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T16:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司將於2026年9月29日17:12至9月30日15:30,因台南市東區林森路一段230號用戶新裝斷管停水施工,影響臺南市東區德光里。

Facts

  • No. 230
  • 2026-09-29T17:12:32
  • 2026-09-30T15:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Hsinchu City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因新竹市牛埔路汰換管線工程,將進行用戶線改接,影響香山區中埔里、牛埔里、頂埔里及頂福里停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T16:55:20
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T16:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司為提升供水穩定度及降低管線漏水風險,於臺中市大里區光正路辦理汰換管線工程,影響區域包含塗城里。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T16:35:36
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T16:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司為提升供水穩定度及降低管線漏水風險,將於臺中市西屯區福安九街等區域辦理汰換管線工程,預計影響協和里與福和里之用水服務。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T15:21:27
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (New Taipei City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original因柑園街地區漏水調查,台灣自來水公司暫停新北市三峽區、土城區及樹林區部分里之供水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T15:14:06
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T05:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因中科路1531巷段延管管線工程,於2026年9月30日每日10:00至19:00對臺中市西屯區廣福里實施停水。

Facts

  • 2026/09/30
  • 10:00
  • 19:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Hsinchu City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因新竹市牛埔路汰換管線工程,將進行用戶線改接,影響香山區中埔里、牛埔里、頂埔里及頂福里停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T15:09:57
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T16:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Nantou County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因制水閥故障更換,於2026年9月29日至30日對南投縣埔里鎮多個里實施停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T14:15:23
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因燕巢水量計故障,於高雄市岡山區及燕巢區部分里進行緊急搶修停水。

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yunlin County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因汰換管線工程,雲林縣虎尾鎮部分區域將停水。

Facts

  • Lane 74, Fuxing Road
  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T11:55:07
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-01T18:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Pingtung County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因高樹鄉新豐村汰換管線工程施工,將影響屏東縣高樹鄉多個村落的停水。

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因配合辦理龜山區楓樹七街69號前汙水改管事宜,將對桃園市龜山區楓福里及舊路里實施停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T10:59:52
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-02T20:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司為提升桃園市龜山區光榮路地區用水品質及穩定度,辦理管線汰換工程停水施工。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T11:10:25
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-01T18:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Changhua County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因辦理分區計量管網閥栓功能及供水管段確認作業,將不定時短暫停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T13:07:25
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original配合台電停電線路維修,六雙加壓站停止加壓供水,影響臺南市官田區大崎里及社子里。

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司、台電

Water Outage (Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司為提升供水穩定度及降低管線漏水風險,於臺南市西港區金砂及南海里辦理汰換管線工程。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T08:57:18
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yilan County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司發布宜蘭縣停水通知,因用戶用水新裝工程影響中興里與慈安里,生效時間為2026年9月29日至10月1日。

Facts

  • No. 225, Linsen Road
  • 2026-09-29T10:51:33
  • 2026-10-01T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yilan County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因宜蘭市林森路225號旁用戶用水新裝工程,於2026年9月29日至10月1日對宜蘭縣宜蘭市中興里及慈安里實施停水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T10:51:33
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-01T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yilan County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司於宜蘭縣五結鄉及冬山鄉部分村莊、蘇澳鎮部分里辦理三奇小區斷水測試及檢漏作業,停水期間為2026年9月23日至9月30日。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-23T13:18:18
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T06:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Pingtung County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因「114年東港所分區計量管網委外建置及漏水調查」新設水量計作業,於屏東縣東港鎮新街里實施停水。

Facts

  • Original114年
  • 2026-09-29T09:11:15
  • 2026-10-01T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Pingtung County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因「114年東港所分區計量管網委外建置及漏水調查」新設水量計作業,於2026年9月29日至30日對屏東縣新園鄉部分村落實施停水。

Facts

  • Original114年
  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T09:17:00
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work on Yuexiang Road and other roads in Daya District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks. The work is expected to affect the Zhongyi Village area.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T09:03:45
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T17:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Changhua County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因進行0304小區邊界封閉確認斷水測試,於2026年9月23日9:00至16:00對彰化縣鹿港鎮部分區域實施停水。

Facts

  • 0304 neighborhood
  • 9:00-16:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yunlin County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in parts of Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, for pipeline replacement work and customer connection changes.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-28T15:03:44
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T18:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yunlin County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water supply in parts of Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, for pipeline replacement work and customer connection changes.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-28T15:05:58
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-01T18:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yunlin County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Pipeline replacement work and customer connection changes by 台灣自來水公司 in some villages in Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, have resulted in a water outage.

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yunlin County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Water supply will be suspended in parts of Dongshi Township and Taixi Township, Yunlin County, for pipeline replacement work by 台灣自來水公司.

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Major fire incident alert (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

內政部消防署 issued a fire alert for an apartment building on Ningxia West 2nd Street in Xitun District, Taichung City, and urged the public to avoid the area.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-09-29T05:47:07
  • Expiration time: 2026-09-30T05:47:00

Companies mentioned:內政部消防署

Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構(30)

Fan (東京芝浦電気株式会社 (now 東芝ホームテクノ株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a fan manufactured by 東京芝浦電気株式会社 (now 東芝ホームテクノ株式会社), caused by deteriorated insulation performance after long-term use.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • 50 years

Companies mentioned:東京芝浦電気株式会社、東芝ホームテクノ株式会社

Cassette gas stove (コヤマエアゾール工業株式会社 (bankrupt) (象印マホービン株式会社 brand)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

An accident involving a cassette gas stove under the Zojirushi brand manufactured by コヤマエアゾール工業株式会社 (bankrupt): prolonged use degraded components, causing a gas leak and fire.

Facts

  • Damage: 11.
  • 27 years or more since manufacture

Companies mentioned:コヤマエアゾール工業株式会社、象印マホービン株式会社

Lighting fixture (アイリスオーヤマ株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a lighting fixture manufactured by Iris Ohyama, believed to have been caused by an internal short circuit resulting from a defective capacitor on the power supply board.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/09/03
  • Date received: 2025/09/10

Companies mentioned:アイリスオーヤマ株式会社

Air conditioner (三菱重工業株式会社 (now 三菱重工サーマルシステムズ株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving an air conditioner manufactured by 三菱重工業株式会社 (now 三菱重工サーマルシステムズ株式会社), caused by corrosion and abnormal heating after moisture entered the connector for the fan motor wiring.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • 2025/08/12
  • 2025/08/28

Companies mentioned:三菱重工業株式会社、三菱重工サーマルシステムズ株式会社

LCD television (シャープ株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Originalシャープ株式会社の液晶テレビにおいて、ACアダプターのDCプラグ樹脂の絶縁性能低下による異常発熱が原因で火災が発生した事故。

Facts

  • 11. Fire

Companies mentioned:シャープ株式会社

Lighting fixture (アイリスオーヤマ株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A report of a fire involving a lighting fixture described as manufactured by Iris Ohyama, caused by an internal short circuit due to a defective capacitor on the power supply board.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/08/12
  • Date received: 2025/08/21

Companies mentioned:アイリスオーヤマ株式会社

Gas torch (榮製機株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a gas torch manufactured by 榮製機株式会社, believed to have been caused by a gas leak due to a loosened retaining nut on the valve for the flame adjustment knob.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/08/02
  • Date received: 2025/08/18

Companies mentioned:榮製機株式会社

Electric-assist bicycle (ブリヂストンサイクル株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A front wheel rim broke on an electrically assisted bicycle manufactured by Bridgestone Cycle Co., Ltd. due to corrosion and cracking caused by a defective rim weld, resulting in a serious injury.

Facts

  • Damage: 2. Serious injury
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/26
  • Date received: 2025/08/18

Companies mentioned:ブリヂストンサイクル株式会社

Lighting fixture (アイリスオーヤマ株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a lighting fixture manufactured by アイリスオーヤマ株式会社, believed to have been caused by an internal short circuit and abnormal heating due to a defective capacitor on the power supply board.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • 2025/07/23
  • 2025/08/04

Companies mentioned:アイリスオーヤマ株式会社

Semi-sealed (FE type) instant gas water heater (for city gas) (株式会社ノーリツ) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred on July 6, 2025, involving a semi-sealed (FE-type) instantaneous gas water heater manufactured by 株式会社ノーリツ. Abnormal ignition or an explosion due to accumulated flammable gas was cited as a possibility, but the cause was not determined because details were unknown.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/06
  • Date received: 2025/08/01

Companies mentioned:株式会社ノーリツ

Electric wheelchair (handlebar type) (株式会社セリオ) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred on July 18, 2025, involving a handlebar-type electric wheelchair manufactured by 株式会社セリオ. The product was extensively burned, and the cause was not determined.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • The product had not been used or charged for about 1 month
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/18
  • Date received: 2025/07/31

Companies mentioned:株式会社セリオ

Digital telephone system (株式会社大興電機製作所 (business succeeded by サクサ株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a digital telephone system manufactured by 株式会社大興電機製作所 (now サクサ株式会社) after it was left unattended in a bicycle parking area. Abnormal heating of the circuit board is suspected, but whether the product was responsible was not determined.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/07/17
  • Date received: 2025/07/25

Companies mentioned:株式会社大興電機製作所、サクサ株式会社

Lithium battery charger (株式会社ECore) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

An accident report concerning a charger with a built-in lithium battery manufactured by 株式会社ECore. A fire occurred inside a vehicle on June 16, 2025. Abnormal heating of a battery cell is suspected, but the cause could not be determined because details of the circumstances of use were unknown.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • At 11 o'clock, the outside temperature exceeded 30°C
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/16
  • Date received: 2025/07/23

Companies mentioned:株式会社ECore

Mobile phone (smartphone) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A report concerning a fire involving a smartphone. It was connected via a USB cable to a charger made by another company, but no signs of ignition were found on the product itself. The cause is unknown, and the fire is believed not to have been caused by the product.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/24
  • Date received: 2025/07/23

Charger with built-in lithium battery ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

An accident report concerning a charger with a built-in lithium battery. No evidence that the product itself caused the fire was found, and it is believed that the side box was likely burned by exhaust heat from the motorcycle's muffler.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/05/24
  • Date received: 2025/07/17

Charger with built-in lithium battery (株式会社住本製作所) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Regarding a fire involving a charger with a built-in lithium battery manufactured by 株式会社住本製作所, abnormal heating of a battery cell is suspected, but the cause could not be determined because details of the circumstances of use were unknown.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • The product had been given to the user by an acquaintance 2–3 years earlier

Companies mentioned:株式会社住本製作所

Battery (lithium-ion, for power tools) (工機ホールディングス株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

An accident report concerning a battery for power tools with a built-in lithium-ion battery, sold by 工機ホールディングス株式会社. A fire occurred inside a vehicle. The investigation confirmed extensive burning of the battery cells, but whether the product was responsible was not determined because details of the circumstances were unknown.

Facts

  • 3 batteries
  • A total of 30 lithium-ion battery cells
  • 3 could not be confirmed
  • The 27 battery cells that could be confirmed

Companies mentioned:工機ホールディングス株式会社

Lighting fixture (アイリスオーヤマ株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a lighting fixture manufactured by アイリスオーヤマ株式会社, believed to have been caused by an internal short circuit and abnormal heating due to a defective capacitor on the power supply board.

Facts

  • 11. Fire
  • 2025/07/02
  • 2025/07/14

Companies mentioned:アイリスオーヤマ株式会社

Pot (株式会社オリエント) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a pot manufactured by 株式会社オリエント, caused by microwaves concentrating on the heating element. The cause was not determined.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/05/18
  • Date received: 2025/07/11

Companies mentioned:株式会社オリエント

LCD television (東芝ライフスタイル株式会社 (now TVS REGZA株式会社)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving an LCD television manufactured by 東芝ライフスタイル株式会社 (now TVS REGZA Corporation), caused by abnormal heating of a switching element on the power supply board.

Facts

  • 11. Fire

Companies mentioned:東芝ライフスタイル株式会社、TVS REGZA株式会社

Gas stove with directly connected gas cartridge (イワタニ・プリムス株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a gas stove with a directly connected gas cartridge manufactured by イワタニ・プリムス株式会社, caused by a gas leak resulting from deterioration of the O-ring after long-term use.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Long-term use (22 years or more)

Companies mentioned:イワタニ・プリムス株式会社

Portable DVD player (株式会社ベルソス) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A fire occurred involving a portable DVD player manufactured by 株式会社ベルソス, caused by abnormal heating of its built-in lithium-ion battery. Whether the product was responsible was not determined because details of the circumstances of use were unknown.

Facts

  • 2025/06/27
  • 2025/07/09
  • 11. Fire
  • 2 lithium-ion battery cells

Companies mentioned:株式会社ベルソス

Electrically assisted bicycle (株式会社あさひ) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A serious injury occurred when an improperly installed front basket on an electrically assisted bicycle manufactured by 株式会社あさひ caused the bracket to deform and the weld to break. The improper installation was carried out by an affiliated retailer.

Facts

  • Damage: 2. Serious injury
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/04/30
  • Date received: 2025/07/08

Companies mentioned:株式会社あさひ

Gas torch ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Investigation findings concerning a gas torch accident. The user's hand caught fire while operating the ignition lever, but no abnormalities were found in the product itself or the cassette gas canister. The cause is believed to have been attaching the canister contrary to the instructions.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • In a state tilted by about 10°

Air conditioner (outdoor unit) ((blank)) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Regarding a fire involving an air conditioner outdoor unit, the investigation found no signs of ignition on electrical components inside the product, and the fire is believed not to have been caused by the product.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/22
  • Date received: 2025/07/03

Earphones (cordless, with microphone, built-in lithium-polymer battery) (株式会社エアージェイ) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

An accident occurred involving cordless earphones with a built-in lithium-polymer battery manufactured by 株式会社エアージェイ. A battery cell in the charging case overheated abnormally and burned. The cause was not determined, and it is also unclear whether the product was responsible.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/03/07
  • Date received: 2025/06/23

Companies mentioned:株式会社エアージェイ

Lithium-battery built-in charger (アンカー・ジャパン株式会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Report on a fire involving a lithium-battery built-in charger made by アンカー・ジャパン株式会社. A fire is believed to have been caused by abnormal overheating of an internal lithium-ion battery cell while the product was being used connected to a smartphone made by another company, but it was difficult to determine the exact cause.

Facts

  • 3 lithium-ion battery cells
  • 2 battery cells

Companies mentioned:アンカー・ジャパン株式会社

Microwave oven (株式会社電響社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

A case in which a microwave oven made by 株式会社電響社 operated empty unintentionally because of deficiencies in its timer structure and status confirmation, resulting in a fire.

Facts

  • Unless 3 seconds have elapsed after closing the door
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/06/06
  • Date received: 2025/06/19

Companies mentioned:株式会社電響社

Tablet device (Apple Japan合同会社) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Accident report for a tablet device (Apple Japan合同会社). Swelling and burning damage to a lithium-ion battery cell were confirmed, but the exact cause could not be determined because details of how it was used were unknown.

Facts

  • Damage: 11. Fire
  • 2 lithium-ion batteries
  • 1 had burned

Companies mentioned:Apple Japan合同会社

Electric heater (blank) accident

Published ・ Source Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構

Investigation results for an electric heater accident indicate that it may have come into contact with combustible material behind it, and the product is not believed to have caused the accident.

Facts

  • Deaths: 11
  • Date of occurrence: 2025/05/03
  • Date received: 2025/06/19

Japan | 気象庁(29)

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast for the morning and evening of the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00
  • 21:00
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast in the south direction from 9 to 12 a.m. on the 30th and in the east direction from 21 to 24.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00
  • 21:00
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall toward the south of the crater is forecast for 9-12 and 21-24 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00
  • 21:00
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast and north during specified time periods on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00
  • 21:00
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect at Sakurajima, and the time periods and directions in which ashfall is forecast in the event of an eruption are indicated.

Facts

  • 09:00 on the 30th
  • 12:00
  • The 30th, 21:00
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Aso-san is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast for the morning and evening of the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00
  • 21:00
  • 24:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast and north on the morning and evening of the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 3

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from the crater from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • From 09 to 12 on the 30th

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Suwanosejima, with ashfall forecast from the crater toward the south from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Aso-san is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast from the crater toward the southwest from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is forecast toward the southeast from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 3
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southeast of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast from the crater toward the south from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

If an eruption occurs at Satsuma-Iojima, ashfall is forecast from the crater toward the south from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁 ・ 2 identical notices

If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 09 to 12 on the 30th. It is currently at Volcanic Alert Level 3 (restricted access to the mountain).

Facts

  • Level 3
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Aso-san is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the southwest of the crater from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and if an eruption occurs, ashfall is forecast toward the southeast of the crater from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 3
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Meakan-dake is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast from the crater toward the southeast from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • 09:00 on the 30th
  • 12:00

Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Information on the earthquake's epicenter and seismic intensity, reporting that an earthquake occurred around 22:48 on the 29th.

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Volcanic Alert Level 3 remains in effect at Sakurajima, with ashfall forecast toward the south and southeast on the 29th and 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 3
  • 29th
  • 21:00
  • 24:00
  • The 30th
  • 09:00
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Aso-san is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the west from 21 to 24 on the 29th and toward the southwest from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Ashfall forecast for Tokachi-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast from 21 to 24 on the 29th and from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 3
  • 21:00 on the 29th
  • 24:00
  • 09:00 on the 30th
  • 12:00

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Ashfall forecast for Meakan-dake. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast toward the southeast of the crater from 21 to 24 on the 29th and from 09 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Kirishima-yama (Shinmoe-dake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast toward the south from 21 to 24 on the 29th and toward the southeast from 9 to 12 on the 30th.

Facts

  • Eruption alert level 2
  • From 21 to 24 on the 29th
  • From 09 to 12 on the 30th

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and an ashfall forecast has been issued.

Facts

  • Level 2

Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Volcanic Alert Level 2 remains in effect at Satsuma-Iojima, with ashfall forecast on the 29th and 30th.

Facts

  • Level 2

Estimated ash plume flow direction report

Published ・ Source Japan | 気象庁

Information on the estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.

Taiwan | 公視新聞(25)

Japan launches educational board game and app to help children learn about money

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Japan has launched an educational board game and app, while tutoring centers are also offering courses to help children develop financial awareness from an early age and learn about investing and spending management.

Facts

  • 74.2% of parents hope their children can learn about finance
  • “21 million yuan—that’s a lot of money! Cryptocurrency values fluctuate!”

Days of heavy rain flood Bangkok residential areas to chest height; residents say they received no advance disaster warning

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Days of heavy rain have caused severe flooding in residential areas of Bangkok, with chest-deep water persisting for days. Residents face water and power outages and are furious over delayed disaster warnings. The flooding has affected 1.7 million people across Thailand. Prime Minister Anutin visited the disaster zone to distribute supplies and waded through the water barefoot, drawing criticism from public health experts for his disregard for safety.

Facts

  • Nearly 30 cars in the building’s parking garage
  • But this time, the flooding lasted 4 days
  • Floodwaters reached 1.5 meters deep
  • The 1.7 million people affected across Thailand

Shen Boyang and Chiang Wan-an clash over food safety controversy in Taipei mayoral race

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang and Chinese Nationalist Party incumbent Chiang Wan-an traded barbs over the school lunch food safety controversy at Jinhua Junior High School. Meanwhile, New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Chuan-ching and Su Chiao-hui respectively proposed changes to labor injury condolence payments and introducing AI tools.

Facts

  • 40th anniversary of the party’s founding
  • 60 days to go
  • The team on the 29th
  • Only 3 students
  • 7 days after the controversy erupted
  • 4 other labor policy proposals
  • Raise it from 300,000
  • Raise it to 360,000

Advocacy groups urge paternity leave to increase by the same amount as maternity leave; 勞動部 says the idea is well-intentioned but needs discussion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Advocacy groups have called for paternity leave to increase by the same amount as maternity leave. 勞動部 said the idea was well-intentioned but requires further discussion.

Facts

  • Maternity leave is expected to increase from 8 weeks
  • to 12 weeks
  • Women’s rate fell from the previous 44%
  • to 39.9%
  • The decline in promotion rates was even greater, at 17%
  • An increase of 1 month, or 4 weeks
  • Paternity leave would also increase by 1 time, from 7 days to 14 days

Companies mentioned:托育催生聯盟、婦女新知基金會、台灣勞工陣線協會、勞動部

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