# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-01 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 85 items from 9 sources; Japan, 80 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

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

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261001041840_0001&info=20038219
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171579-en.html
- anchor: #n3125783
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued a notice that Baoshan Second Reservoir is freely overflowing, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, as well as the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents are urged to take note and stay away from riverbeds.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-01T04:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T07:19:00

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

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261001041840_0000&info=20038218
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171577-en.html
- anchor: #n3125782
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署發布鯉魚潭水庫自由溢流放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，請沿岸民眾注意並遠離河床。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-10-01T04:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T07:19:00

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

- Published: 2026-10-01T04:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20261001031840_0000&info=20038217
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171581-en.html
- anchor: #n3125784
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir into Beigang River, affecting multiple towns 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: 2026-10-01T03:18:40
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T06:19:00

## Marine pollution incident (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-01T01:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=OCA-marinePollution_3166&info=20038210
- anchor: #n3125818
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府、海洋局、海洋保育署

海洋保育署 issued a marine pollution alert after a fishing vessel caught fire at Zhongzhou Fishing Port in Cijin District, Kaohsiung City. The severity level is Minor.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-29T13:00:00
- Expiration time: 2026-12-29T13:00:00

## Marine pollution incident (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-10-01T01:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=OCA-marinePollution_3167&info=20038209
- anchor: #n3125804
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府、海洋局、海洋保育署

海洋保育署 reported a marine pollution incident after a fishing vessel partially sank at Qianzhen Fishing Port. The severity level is minor.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T13:30:00
- Expiration time: 2026-12-30T13:30:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301820&info=20038196
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171584-en.html
- anchor: #n3125785
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work in several neighborhoods in Fengyuan District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks. Water service is scheduled to be suspended from 18:11 on September 30, 2026, to 18:30 on October 1.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T18:11:18
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T18:30:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301800&info=20038191
- anchor: #n3125787
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、水利局

台灣自來水公司配合水利局污水工程管線遷改施工，於高雄市前鎮區明正里實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T17:56:04
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T17:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301800&info=20038192
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171586-en.html
- anchor: #n3125786
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines on Sanfeng Road Sections 一 and 二 in Fengzhou Village, Shengang District, and Xinan Village and Dongnan Village, Fengyuan District, Taichung City, from September 30 to October 1, 2026, with water service suspended, to improve supply stability and reduce the risk of leaks.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T17:56:43
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T18:30:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301730&info=20038189
- anchor: #n3125817
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Yutian Village, Yujing District, Tainan City, for pipeline replacement work on Heping Street and other locations in Yujing District.

## High temperature information (臺北市)

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202609301721001&info=20038188
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171594-en.html
- anchor: #n3125789
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory. Orange alerts are in effect during the day tomorrow in Taipei City, New Taipei City and other areas, where temperatures may reach 36 degrees for consecutive periods. People are advised to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions against the sun and stay hydrated.

Facts:
- 36-degree heat

## High-temperature advisory (Nantou County, Pingtung County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Changhua County, Taipei City, Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=CWA-Weather_heat_202609301721001&info=20038187
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171590-en.html
- anchor: #n3125788
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

中央氣象署 issued a high-temperature advisory, warning that temperatures in Nantou, Pingtung, Yunlin, New Taipei, Changhua, Taipei and Tainan may reach 36 degrees for consecutive periods during the day tomorrow. People are advised to take extra precautions against the sun and drink plenty of water.

Facts:
- 36-degree heat

## Water outage (Yilan County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301720&info=20038184
- anchor: #n3125816
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service from September 29 to October 1, 2026, to replace pipelines in Dongshan Township, Yilan County.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-29T16:46:55
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T17:00:00

## Water outage (Yilan County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301720&info=20038185
- anchor: #n3125815
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Sanqi Village, Daxing Village and Longde Village in Su’ao Township due to pipeline replacement work in Dongshan Township, Yilan County.

## Water outage (Yilan County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T18:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301720&info=20038183
- anchor: #n3125814
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Sanqi Village, Daxing Village and Longde Village in Su’ao Township to replace pipelines in Dongshan Township, Yilan County.

## Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301650&info=20038177
- anchor: #n3125791
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in several neighborhoods in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, from September 30 to October 1, 2026, due to pipeline replacement work on Rongmin Road in Zhongli District.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T16:46:08
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T06:00:00

## Water Outage (Hsinchu City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301650&info=20038178
- anchor: #n3125790
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will carry out service-line reconnections for a pipeline replacement project on Niupu Road in Hsinchu City, causing water outages in several villages in Xiangshan District.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T16:48:42
- End time: 2026-10-01T16:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301630&info=20038175
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171622-en.html
- anchor: #n3125809
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will conduct work in some villages in Liuying District, Tainan City, to build a district-metered network for the 115 Xinying Office project and investigate leaks through network isolation. The work is expected to cause a brief regional water outage; water service will be restored about 10 to 30 minutes after the shutoff test.

Facts:
- 115
- 10–30 minutes

## Major fire incident alert (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:23:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_20260930135046004&info=20038174
- anchor: #n3125792
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for Citong Township, Yunlin County. The incident involved a grass fire (including waste and cemetery fires) and was rated Minor. Effective time: 2026-09-30T16:23:32.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T16:23:32
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T16:24:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301620&info=20038170
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171605-en.html
- anchor: #n3125794
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因辦理用戶新裝管線連接作業，預定於115年10月2日13:00至16:00在雲林縣東勢鄉及褒忠鄉部分區域停水。

Facts:
- October 2, 115
- 13:00~16:00

## Water Outage (Nantou County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301620&info=20038171
- anchor: #n3125793
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will conduct functional tests on water-control valves ahead of district-metered network construction in several neighborhoods in Nantou City, Nantou County, from September 30 to October 1, 2026. Water service will be suspended in stages.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T16:11:17
- End time: 2026-10-01T16:00:00

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301600&info=20038164
- anchor: #n3125801
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in the affected local area for installation of a new pipeline at No. 22 Xiangyuan Road, Daoxiang Village, Ji’an Township.

Facts:
- No. 22
- 80HIP

## Water Outage (Pingtung County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301600&info=20038165
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171606-en.html
- anchor: #n3125795
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service and reduce water pressure in some areas of Neipu Township, Zhutian Township, Changzhi Township and Linluo Township, Pingtung County, to connect pipelines for the “Ronghua Village and other villages lane pipeline extension project in Changzhi Township, Pingtung County.”

## Water Outage (Hualien County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301520&info=20038154
- anchor: #n3125797
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in Yongchang Village, Taichang Village and Qimo Village in Yuli Township, Hualien County, from September 30 to October 5, 2026, for a new pipeline project linking Ziqiang Road and Xinxing Street in Yuli Township.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T15:06:02
- Expiration time: 2026-10-05T17:00:00

## Water outage (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301520&info=20038155
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171608-en.html
- anchor: #n3125796
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 announced that water service in some areas of Taitung City, Taitung County, will be suspended daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 1 to 2, 2026, for pipeline replacement work to improve supply stability.

Facts:
- 2026/10/01
- 2026/10/02
- 09:00
- 17:00

## Major fire incident notice

- Published: 2026-09-30T16:01:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_20260930141401003&info=20038147
- anchor: #n3125798
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a fire alert for a residential building on Donglin Street, Lieyu Township, Kinmen County, urging the public to stay away from the alert area and not gather to watch.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T15:01:16
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T15:01:00

## Major fire incident notice (Keelung City, New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T15:59:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_20260930133925014&info=20038146
- anchor: #n3125799
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident notice for the Tianwaitian landfill in Xinyi District, Keelung City. The severity level is Minor. The public is advised to stay away from the alert area.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T14:59:31
- End time: 2026-10-01T15:00:00

## Water Outage (Penghu County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T15:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301450&info=20038145
- anchor: #n3125800
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 has suspended water service after flow meters in the district-metered network serving Zhongxing Village, Chang’an Village and Chongqing Village in Magong City, Penghu County, malfunctioned.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T14:43:41
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T11:00:00

## Water outage (Yunlin County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301400&info=20038135
- anchor: #n3125802
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in some neighborhoods in Douliu City, Yunlin County, from September 30 to October 1, 2026, for an overnight leak test in the Baseball neighborhood.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T13:57:50
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T05:00:00

## Water Outage (Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301340&info=20038129
- anchor: #n3125803
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work in Xitun District, Taichung City, to improve the stability of water supplies and reduce the risk of leaks, causing water outages in Heming and Hecheng villages.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T13:34:27
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T17:30:00

## Water outage (Taitung County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301330&info=20038126
- anchor: #n3125806
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service in some areas of Chishang Township, Luye Township and Guanshan Township, Taitung County, from September 30 to October 5, 2026, to replace large water meters and supply equipment.

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T11:53:53
- Expiration time: 2026-10-05T17:00:00

## Major Fire Incident Report (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T13:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=NFA_Fire_20260930122748003&info=20038122
- anchor: #n3125805
- Companies mentioned: 內政部消防署

內政部消防署發布高雄市集合住宅重大火災警報，提醒民眾避免圍觀並預先規劃行程避開警示區域。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T12:57:00
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T12:57:00

## Water outage (Taoyuan City, New Taipei City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T12:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301150&info=20038111
- anchor: #n3125807
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因興隆小區管理用錶漏水進行搶修，導致桃園市八德區及新北市鶯歌區部分區域停水。

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T12:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609301100&info=20038101
- anchor: #n3125808
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司發布苗栗縣三義鄉勝興村及廣盛村停水警報，影響時間為2026年9月30日至10月1日。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T10:51:15
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T05:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609300910&info=20038073
- anchor: #n3125812
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因辦理楠梓產業園區東三街8之2號新裝斷管連接工程，將對高雄市楠梓區瑞屏里實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T08:56:19
- Expiration time: 2026-10-02T14:00:00

## Water outage (Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-09-30T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609300910&info=20038074
- anchor: #n3125811
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司因加壓站配電設備更換，將於2026年9月30日至10月6日期間對桃園市楊梅區及新竹縣湖口鄉部分區域實施停水。

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T09:00:18
- Expiration time: 2026-10-06T18:00:00

## Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609300910&info=20038072
- anchor: #n3125810
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

台灣自來水公司將於2026年9月30日至10月2日在高雄市楠梓區瑞屏里辦理經一路1號新裝斷管連接工程，期間將實施停水。

Facts:
- No. 1, Jingyi Road
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T09:02:38
- Expiration time: 2026-10-02T18:00:00

## Water Outage (Tainan City)

- Published: 2026-09-30T09:20:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202609300820&info=20038063
- anchor: #n3125813
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

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

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-09-30T08:15:51
- Expiration time: 2026-10-01T17:00:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125758

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southeast from 09-12 on day 1, and to the south from 21-24.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200040_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125757

Sakurajima remains at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 09-12 and 21-24 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200036_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125756

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 9-12 and 21-24 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125755

Mount Tokachi is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, and ashfall is forecast from 09-12 and 21-24 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- 09:00 on the 1st
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125754

Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 09-12 on day 1, and to the east from 21-24.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200050_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125753

The Volcanic Alert Level for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is 2, with ashfall forecast to the southeast from 9-12 and 21-24 on day 1.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 1st
- 12:00
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T05:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930200047_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125752

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the southeast from 9-12 on day 1, and to the south from 21-24.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00
- 21:00
- 24:00

## Estimated ash plume flow direction report

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:32:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930173232_0_VFVO60_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125759

Information on the estimated plume flow direction report for Sakurajima.

## Volcanic observation report on eruption

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:31:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930173158_0_VFVO52_400000.xml
- anchor: #n3125760

A volcanic observation report was issued after an eruption occurred at Sakurajima at 02:15 on October 1, 2026.

Facts:
- 02:15 on October 1, 2026

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170036_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125767

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125766

Mount Tokachi is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast to the north from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125765

Ashfall forecast for Mount Meakan. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast to the north from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170047_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125764

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125763

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast to the southeast from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170040_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125762

Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast to the southeast from 09 to 12 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-10-01T02:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930170051_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125761

The Volcanic Alert Level for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is 2, with ashfall forecast to the east from 09 to 12 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-10-01T01:01:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930160121_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125768

An earthquake occurred at around 00:58 on day 1.

Facts:
- The 1st
- 00:58

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125775

Suwanosejima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, and an ashfall forecast has been issued for the period from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140044_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125774

Satsuma-Iojima is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125773

Sakurajima is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast to the southeast from 09 to 12 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125772

Mount Aso is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125771

Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast to the north from 09 to 12 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Level 3
- The 1st
- 09:00
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140031_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125770

Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T23:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930140051_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125769

The Volcanic Alert Level for Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is 2, with ashfall forecast southeast of the crater from 09 to 12 on day 1 if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 09:00 on the 1st
- 12:00

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:31:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930123124_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n3125776

An earthquake occurred at around 21:28 on day 30.

Facts:
- The 30th
- 21:28

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930110041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125781

If an eruption occurs at Sakurajima, ashfall is forecast to the east from 21 to 24 on day 30, and to the southeast from 9 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- The 30th, 21:00
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 1st
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930110037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125780

Aso-san is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast from 21 to 24 on the 30th and from 9 to 12 on the 1st.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 to 24:00 on the 30th
- 09:00 to 12:00 on the 1st

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930110034_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125779

Ashfall forecast for Mount Tokachi. It is at Volcanic Alert Level 3, with ashfall forecast to the north if an eruption occurs.

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930110031_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125778

Mount Meakan is at Volcanic Alert Level 2. Ashfall is forecast north of the crater from 21-24 on day 30 and 9-12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 30th, 21:00
- 24:00
- 09:00 on the 1st
- 12:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-09-30T20:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260930110052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n3125777

Mount Kirishima (Shinmoedake) is at Volcanic Alert Level 2, with ashfall forecast from 21 to 24 on day 30 and from 9 to 12 on day 1.

Facts:
- Level 2
- The 30th
- The 1st

## Promoting cooperation with Thailand in road traffic and road safety management — 国土交通省 and タイ王国運輸省 sign a memorandum of cooperation

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo07_hh_000824.html
- anchor: #n3126026
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、タイ王国運輸省

国土交通省 and タイ王国運輸省 signed a memorandum of cooperation on September 29 covering technology and policy development in road traffic and road safety management, accelerating bilateral cooperation.

Facts:
- TEL: 03-5253-8111

## Held the 1st meeting of the interagency liaison committee working group on promoting the development of Narita Airport and surrounding industrial infrastructure as a national project

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kouku07_hh_000170.html
- anchor: #n3126025
- Companies mentioned: 成田国際空港株式会社、国土交通省、内閣府地方創生推進事務局、総務省自治財政局、財務省関税局、農林水産省輸出・国際局、経済産業省経済産業政策局、経済産業省製造産業局、国土交通省大臣官房、国土交通省都市局、国土交通省道路局、国土交通省鉄道局、国土交通省物流・自動車局、国土交通省航空局、観光庁

国土交通省 held a meeting of the interagency liaison committee working group on September 30, Reiwa 8, to promote the strengthening of Narita Airport's functions and development of surrounding industrial infrastructure as a national project.

Facts:
- September 30, Reiwa 8
- July 13

## Selected the 17th round of registrants for the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program”

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port05_hh_000462.html
- anchor: #n3126024
- Companies mentioned: 天野産業株式会社、株式会社アルファ水工コンサルタンツ、NX境港海陸株式会社、ＮＸ仙台塩竈港運株式会社、株式会社おかむら、小名浜海陸運送株式会社、株式会社河村産業所、五栄土木株式会社、株式会社五省コンサルタント、五洋ロジテム株式会社、株式会社コンドー、三友企業株式会社、白鳥運輸株式会社、株式会社鈴江組、鈴与シンワ物流株式会社、大洋海運株式会社、中央港荷役株式会社、敦賀海陸運輸株式会社、東海海運株式会社、東陽倉庫グループ、中谷運輸株式会社、七尾海陸運送株式会社、日誠港運株式会社、丹羽建設株式会社、博多港ふ頭株式会社、八戸港湾運送株式会社、原田港湾株式会社、菱中建設株式会社、伏木海陸運送株式会社、藤木企業株式会社、三国屋建設株式会社、洋伸建設株式会社、吉川海事興業株式会社、国土交通省港湾局

国土交通省港湾局 selected 33 registrants for the 17th round of the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program” (2 new and 31 continuing), bringing the total number of registered businesses to 361.

Facts:
- 33 port-related companies and other organizations
- 2 new registrants
- 31 continuing registrants
- 361 registered businesses

## Recruiting registrants for the 18th round of the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program”

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port05_hh_000463.html
- anchor: #n3126023
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省港湾局、港湾局技術企画課、港湾局港湾経済課

国土交通省港湾局 is accepting applications for the 18th round of the “Minato SDGs Partner Registration Program,” which is open to port-related companies and other organizations engaged in initiatives that contribute to achieving the SDGs. A total of 361 organizations have registered to date, and the application period runs from October 1 to November 27, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- 18th edition
- 361 organizations are currently registered
- Registration is valid for 3 years

## Guidelines compiled to facilitate the introduction of automated and remote-controlled cargo-handling machinery — promoting automation at port sites

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port02_hh_000231.html
- anchor: #n3126022
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省港湾局、（一社）日本港運協会、日本港運協会

国土交通省港湾局 and （一社）日本港運協会 jointly compiled guidelines to facilitate the introduction of automated and remote-controlled cargo-handling machinery, addressing labor shortages among port workers and ensuring stable cargo-handling operations.

Facts:
- 17 strategic fields
- September 30, Reiwa 8

## Holding the 4th Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Accident Measures Follow-up Committee meeting — reviewing progress on the implementation of “Comprehensive Safety and Security Measures for Passenger Ships”

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji06_hh_000404.html
- anchor: #n3126021
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、大阪大学、（一社）日本旅客船協会、早稲田大学、（一財）日本消費者協会、（国研）海上・港湾・航空技術研究所、道東観光開発（株）、東京女子大学、（一財）日本海洋レジャー安全・振興協会、慶應義塾大学、武蔵野大学、一橋大学

国土交通省 will hold the 4th follow-up committee meeting on October 7, Reiwa 8, to review progress on implementing the “Comprehensive Safety and Security Measures for Passenger Ships,” drawn up in response to the Shiretoko sightseeing boat accident in Reiwa 4.

Facts:
- 4th
- October 7, Reiwa 8
- １０：００～１２：００

## Recall notice (Scania Scania (LPRGS Series Trucks))

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005846.html
- anchor: #n3126020
- Companies mentioned: スカニアジャパン株式会社、スカニアCV AB、日整連

スカニアジャパン株式会社は、令和8年9月30日に国土交通大臣に対し、LPRGSシリーズトラックのセンターインフォメーションディスプレイ制御プログラム不具合についてリコールを届出た。

Facts:
- Number of defects: 5 cases
- Total: 1,333 vehicles

## New bus operators recognized for strong safety efforts — 127 operators awarded one star

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha03_hh_000510.html
- anchor: #n3126019
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人日本バス協会、国土交通省物流・自動車局旅客課

Under the “Chartered Bus Operator Safety Assessment and Recognition Program” run by 公益社団法人日本バス協会, 127 operators with strong safety practices have newly been awarded one star, bringing the total number of recognized operators to 1,918.

Facts:
- 127 newly recognized operators
- All chartered bus operators (3,346 operators)
- More than half (57.3%)
- 1,918 recognized operators

## Making driver monitoring systems mandatory ～Amendments to the Safety Standards for Road Vehicles, etc.～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha10_hh_000358.html
- anchor: #n3126018

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will amend the Safety Standards for Road Vehicles, etc., to require drowsiness warning devices and distraction warning devices (driver monitoring systems), in line with international standards established by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) under the United Nations. The requirements will apply to motor vehicles in general, with some exceptions. They will apply to new models from September of Reiwa 13 and to vehicles in continued production from September of Reiwa 15.

Facts:
- Vehicle speeds ranging from 70 km/h to 130 km/h
- Until the vehicle slows to below 65 km/h
- Operates at speeds of 20 km/h or more
- At 50 km/h or more, the driver gazes at their hands※2 for 3.5 seconds
- Gazes for 3.5 seconds
- At speeds over 20 km/h and below 50 km/h, the driver gazes at their hands for 6 seconds
- Gazes at their hands for 6 seconds
- Within 55° to the left and right of the forward direction
- Area below 30° downward
- New models: September, Reiwa 13
- Vehicles in continued production: September, Reiwa 15
- Promulgation: September 30, Reiwa 8
- Enforcement: September 30, Reiwa 8 (for (1), October 20, Reiwa 8)

## Amendment of the Ministerial Order on Standards for the Structure of Pavements on Carriageways and Shoulders and Revision of the Technical Standards for Pavement Structures ～Extending pavement life through the introduction of new technologies～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002149.html
- anchor: #n3126017

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has amended the pavement ministerial order and revised the pavement technical standards for the first time in 25 years, aiming to promote the introduction of new technologies, reduce life-cycle costs, and help realize a recycling-oriented and decarbonized society. The changes will take effect on April 1, Reiwa 9.

Facts:
- For the first time in 25 years
- Heisei 13
- September 30, Reiwa 8

## Holding of the 2nd Meeting of the Expert Panel on the Future of the Road Occupancy System ～Discussing the direction of the road occupancy system～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002150.html
- anchor: #n3126016

The Road Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 2nd meeting of the Expert Panel on the Future of the Road Occupancy System on October 2, Reiwa 8, to discuss the operation of the system in light of the amended Road Act.

Facts:
- September 30, Reiwa 8
- March, Reiwa 8
- This July
- Friday, October 2, Reiwa 8
- 10:00～12:00
- October 1 (Thursday), 14:00

## DX technologies supporting the future of water supply and sewerage come together! ～Major expansion of the technologies featured in the Water Supply and Sewerage DX Technology Catalog～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo13_hh_000763.html
- anchor: #n3126015
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、アイレック技建株式会社、株式会社FINDi、Fliybotix.SA、株式会社カンツール

国土交通省は、上下水道施設のメンテナンスの高度化・効率化を図る「上下水道DX技術カタログ」の内容を大幅に拡充し、52件の新技術を追加して総数222件とした。

Facts:
- 52 new technologies
- Expanded to 222 entries
- Pipe diameter of 700 mm or more
- Up to 40,000 lumens
- Full HD (1080p)
- 120x zoom
- From φ100 mm
- φ2200mmという非常に幅広い管径
- Water depth of 10 m
- Up to 300 m for main pipes
- 45 m for service pipes
- 1000 m camera cable

## “Let's Go See a Dam: Fall 2026” ～In search of an autumn you have yet to discover～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo05_hh_000283.html
- anchor: #n3126014
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、三笠鉄道記念館、(株)アオキカヌーワークス

国土交通省は令和8年9月30日、「ダムを見に行こう 秋号2026」をHPにてリリースし、全国各地のダムで秋に行われるイベントを紹介した。

Facts:
- Fall 2026
- September 30, Reiwa 8
- 2013 onward
- 60th anniversary of Sonohara Dam
- 70th anniversary of the completion of Isari Dam

## Reviewing evaluation methods for river projects ～Holding of the 12th Study Group on Evaluation Methods for River Projects～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo03_hh_001365.html
- anchor: #n3126013

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will hold the 12th Study Group on Evaluation Methods for River Projects on October 5, Reiwa 8, to review evaluation methods for river projects.

Facts:
- 12th
- October 5
- 13:30
- October 2
- 12:00

## Kamakura City's Historic Town Development Plan (Phase 2), Kanagawa Prefecture, to be certified ～Number of cities certified under Phase 2 plan rises to 52～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi10_hh_000611.html
- anchor: #n3126012

The Historic Town Development Plan (Phase 2) for Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was certified on September 30, Reiwa 8, bringing the number of cities with certified Phase 2 plans to 52.

Facts:
- 52 cities
- 102 cities
- 1 city
- ７つの歴史的風致
- Approximately 1,776 ha

## Release of the Corporate Transaction Volume Index for June, Reiwa 8 (provisional) ～Up 8.7% month on month nationwide～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00277.html
- anchor: #n3126011
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

国土交通省は、令和8年6月分の法人取引量指数（試験運用）を公表し、全国合計の季節調整値が293.1で前月比8.7%増加したと発表した。

Facts:
- Up 8.7% month on month
- Seasonally adjusted total: 293.1
- Seasonally adjusted total for housing: 319.6 (up 6.1% month on month)
- Seasonally adjusted index for detached houses: 376.6 (up 5.2% month on month)
- Seasonally adjusted index for condominiums: 265.9 (up 5.1% month on month)
- Seasonally adjusted index for non-residential properties: 244.8 (up 13.1% month on month)

## Release of the Existing Home Sales Volume Index for June, Reiwa 8 (provisional) ～Up 4.4% month on month nationwide～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00278.html
- anchor: #n3126010

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released the provisional Existing Home Sales Volume Index for June, Reiwa 8. The seasonally adjusted nationwide total was 131.3, up 4.4% from the previous month. The index was 130.1 for detached houses (up 3.7%) and 130.3 for condominiums (up 4.3%).

Facts:
- Up 4.4% month on month
- Seasonally adjusted total: 131.3
- Seasonally adjusted total excluding units under 30 m²: 119.4
- Seasonally adjusted index for detached houses: 130.1
- Seasonally adjusted index for condominiums: 130.3
- Seasonally adjusted index for condominiums excluding units under 30 m²: 105.3

## Results of the FY Reiwa 8 Survey on the Use of Pure CM Methods in Public Works ～Adoption of CM methods increases in both building and civil engineering projects～

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo13_hh_000001_00360.html
- anchor: #n3126009
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、一般社団法人日本ＣＭ協会、一般社団法人建設コンサルタンツ協会

国土交通省は、一般社団法人日本ＣＭ協会及び一般社団法人建設コンサルタンツ協会の協力を得て実施した令和8年度公共事業におけるピュア型ＣＭ方式活用実態調査の結果を公表した。建築・土木事業ともに導入実績が増加しており、建築事業では市区町村等の公的機関が約9割を占め、施設用途では学校や病院等が多い。土木事業では東北地方での実績が多く、石川県での災害復旧事業活用も確認された。

Facts:
- 852 cases (49 companies)
- Building projects: 599 cases (23 companies)
- Civil engineering projects: 253 cases (26 companies)
- Accounts for approximately 90% of the total
- Accounts for approximately 60% of the total
- The Tohoku region accounts for approximately 70% of the total

## Nationwide simultaneous patrols for construction recycling to be conducted — October is 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) Promotion Month

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo13_hh_000001_00361.html
- anchor: #n3126008

In cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and prefectural governments, nationwide simultaneous patrols concerning construction recycling will be conducted starting around October of Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- Number of sites entered during patrols: 4,919 sites

## Supporting initiatives that promote dual-region residence! — Grants awarded for 2 projects under the Reiwa 7 supplementary budget

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kokudoseisaku09_hh_000193.html
- anchor: #n3126007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本能率協会総合研究所、(株)さとゆめ、(株)つぎて、(株)Another works、(一社)全国空き家アドバイザー協議会、(一社)地域資源開発推進機構、静岡県、静岡県藤枝市、(株)静岡銀行、藤枝商工会議所、岡部町商工会、広島県庄原市、広島みどり信用金庫、庄原商工会議所、(一社)庄原観光推進機構、長崎県壱岐市、ＦＨＳ壱岐(株)、フォワードハウジングソリューションズ(株)、大分県津久見市、(株)agataJapan大分、スターマーク(株)、農山漁村応援隊合同会社、大分県由布市、光亜興産(株)、北海道上川町、（一社）カミカワミライデザイン、インパクトサークル（株）、北海道美瑛町、（一社）丘のゆりかご、岩手県奥州市、プライマル（株）、茨城県笠間市、(株)マイファーム、静岡県三島市、長泉町、沼津市、神奈川県箱根町、合同会社うさぎ企画、大阪府岸和田市、（一社）古民家再生協会南大阪、岡山県井原市、（一社）全国空き家アドバイザー協議会岡山県井原支部、熊本県苓北町、（一社）メタバース九州z

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism selected a total of 15 projects for 2 initiatives aimed at promoting dual-region residence: the “Leading Projects for Implementing Dual-Region Residence” program and the “Demonstration Survey to Develop a Model for Specified Residence Support Organizations.”

Facts:
- 15 projects selected
- 1. Leading Projects for Implementing Dual-Region Residence program: 7
- 2. Demonstration Survey to Develop a Model for Specified Residence Support Organizations: 8
- Grant amount: approximately 41 million yen
- Selected project amount: approximately 26 million yen

## Results of the Construction Work Orders Statistical Survey (survey of 50 major companies) for August of Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho04_hh_001394.html
- anchor: #n3126006

According to the Construction Work Orders Statistical Survey for August of Reiwa 8 (survey of 50 major companies), private-sector construction fell 10.6% year on year, while the total was down 3.6%. Public works increased, while overseas construction declined.

Facts:
- Total orders in August: 1.4388 trillion yen
- Down 3.6% year on year
- Private-sector construction in August: 1.1072 trillion yen
- Down 10.6% year on year
- Public works in August: 274.7 billion yen
- Up 46.3% year on year
- Overseas construction in August: 9.1 billion yen
- Down 69.1% year on year

## Preliminary Air Transport Statistics (July of Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho05_hh_000921.html
- anchor: #n3126005

According to the preliminary air transport statistics for July of Reiwa 8 released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, passenger traffic on domestic scheduled flights rose 1.5% year on year, while cargo traffic fell 7.5%. International air passenger traffic increased 3.6%, while cargo traffic declined 0.0%.

Facts:
- 9,568 thousand people
- Up 1.5%
- 80.6％
- 52,866 (61,643) tons
- Down 7.5%
- 1,945 thousand people
- Up 3.6%
- 144,697 (149,154) tons

## Building Starts Statistical Survey Report (August of Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho04_hh_001395.html
- anchor: #n3126004

New housing starts in August of Reiwa 8 rose 6.1% year on year. Starts of privately funded nonresidential buildings declined overall. Planned housing investment was also estimated at 1.3578 trillion yen, up 12.4% year on year.

Facts:
- Up 6.1% year on year
- Down 2.7% month on month
- Up 12.4% year on year
- 1.3578 trillion yen

## 建築工事費調査（令和７年分）の調査結果について

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho04_hh_001396.html
- anchor: #n3126003

国土交通省は令和7年分の建築工事費調査結果をe-Statに公表した。木造・非木造の工事実施床面積および工事実施額が推計され、詳細は政府統計の総合窓口で確認可能。

Facts:
- 9,033 buildings
- For 6,921 buildings
- 41,159,751 m² (wooden)
- 54,563,141 m² (non-wooden)
- 10兆6511億円（木造）
- 18兆7331億円（非木造）

## 2 demonstration projects selected to create regional models for the use of marine drones! — Promoting the social implementation of marine drones and their establishment as an industry in local communities

- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo11_hh_000096.html
- anchor: #n3126002
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、株式会社エイト日本技術開発、株式会社MizLinx、笠岡市、㈱FullDepth、㈱IZANA、笠岡市漁協、三洋汽船㈱、青森市

国土交通省は、海洋ドローンの社会実装と産業定着を推進するため、「令和８年度 海洋ドローンの利活用に関する地域モデル創出のための実証事業」において、株式会社エイト日本技術開発および株式会社MizLinxの2社を選定した。

Facts:
- 2 projects selected
- Total length: approximately 18 km
- Overall dimensions: width 480 × length 530 × height 400 mm
- Operating weight: approximately 30 kg
- Operating depth: maximum 50 m

## Japanese convenience store operator's new dessert ideas put AI in charge of flavor combinations

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:53:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829384
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171833-en.html
- anchor: #n3126265
- Companies mentioned: Lawson

Japanese convenience store operator Lawson has launched new desserts with AI-selected flavor combinations, including a pickle-lemon tart, yogurt and red bean yeast bread, and a rice vermicelli salad cup, sparking debate over innovation and marketing gimmicks.

## Lost short-tailed shark swims into Busan canal; attempt to guide it to safety fails, rescue effort to resume

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:51:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829387
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171829-en.html
- anchor: #n3126264
- Companies mentioned: 世界自然基金會

A rescue effort for a short-tailed shark that lost its way in Busan failed, and another attempt will be launched; Japanese authorities are investigating animal cafes, with a focus on animal welfare and the risk of zoonotic diseases.

Facts:
- 3.5 meters long
- The 18th of this month
- Surpassed 600,000 people
- The 29th
- Friday (the 2nd)

## Phone snatching becomes a public safety challenge in Brazil, with more than 800,000 reports in a year

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:49:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829388
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171828-en.html
- anchor: #n3126263

Phone robberies are widespread in Brazil, with 830,000 cases reported in 2025. The public and private businesses are taking precautions, while prosecutors have found that criminal organizations divide up tasks with precision. Presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro Jr. have respectively proposed tougher penalties to deter crime and eliminating crime ahead of the October 4 election.

Facts:
- About 830,000 phones reported stolen
- 大約3成的巴西民眾
- More than 22,000 cameras
- More than 11,000 criminal incidents
- Increase sentences to 4 times their current length

## Protesters camp out amid Spain's housing crisis; Cabinet proposes bill to ban evictions in bid to ease tensions

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:47:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829391
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171834-en.html
- anchor: #n3126262
- Companies mentioned: 投資基金公司

Spain's Cabinet approved the “Mari Carmen Decree” to address the housing crisis, proposing to ban evictions and restrict speculative property purchases. But protesters in the streets say the reforms do not go far enough and are continuing their demonstrations.

Facts:
- 87-year-old Spanish woman Mari Carmen
- Was forcibly removed from her rental home on the 23rd of this month
- Announced on the 29th that the Cabinet had approved it
- Will not be evicted before 2030
- Lease automatically extended until 2028
- An apartment where they had lived for more than 70 years
- 19-year-old student protester Marin
- In the end, they gave us only 2 years
- Expected to be put to a vote in Parliament this Friday (the 2nd)

## 杜拜航空機師起衝突 發出緊急訊號轉降沙國

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:45:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829392
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171826-en.html
- anchor: #n3126261
- Companies mentioned: 杜拜航空

杜拜航空航班機師發生衝突，其中一名機師持刀企圖攻擊同事並導致飛機發出緊急訊號轉降沙烏地阿拉伯，事件造成混亂與恐慌，目前所有乘客平安降落，調查單位正釐清事件經過。

## Entered under the designation “professional contract personnel”; migrant worker alleges pay was halved by multinational company in suspected scam

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:28:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829362
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171844-en.html
- anchor: #n3126277
- Companies mentioned: 新加坡公司、謝菲爾德綠能、台灣移工聯盟

印尼籍移工阿潘以「專業履約人員」名義赴台工作，抵達後遭新加坡公司要求重簽合約，月薪由4萬8596元降至約100元，涉薪資腰斬與詐騙疑慮。台灣移工聯盟指出此模式可能為跨國廉價人力派遣管道，呼籲勞動部專案勞檢並檢討制度。

Facts:
- 1-year employment contract
- Monthly salary of NT$48,596
- Hourly wage of about NT$220
- 56,270 Indonesian rupiah per hour
- About NT$100

## Bangkok floods in Thailand kill 23; 5,000 bags stranded at capital's airport

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:26:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829370
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171840-en.html
- anchor: #n3126273
- Companies mentioned: 泰航、蘇凡納布國際機場

泰國曼谷遭遇嚴重洪災，造成至少23人死亡。蘇凡納布國際機場因泰航員工無法上班導致營運混亂，5600件行李滯留，航班大規模延誤與取消。內閣批准40億泰銖救濟款及1600億泰銖長期排水計畫以應對災情。

Facts:
- At least 23 people dead
- 5600件泰航班機行李滯留
- Expected to take 72 hours to clear
- Nearly 100% of flights were delayed over the past 2 days
- Flights departing Bangkok will be reduced by 30
- At least 3 days
- 320 millimeters of rain fell
- 4 people in the Bangkok area alone
- Approved more than 4 billion baht in funding
- A long-term drainage plan costing 160 billion baht

## Parents required to accompany teenagers to mental health clinics; petition to ease rule reaches threshold on public policy platform

- Published: 2026-09-30T21:24:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公視新聞
- Original: https://news.pts.org.tw/article/829372
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4171838-en.html
- anchor: #n3126271

A petition on the Public Policy Online Participation Platform proposes allowing teenagers aged 16 and older to seek medical care and be assessed on their own, amid debate over whether minors need a parent to accompany them to mental health clinics. More than 5,700 people have signed on. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said psychological counseling does not necessarily require a parent to be present under an interpretation of the Psychologists Act, but requirements for psychiatric diagnoses and medication must be considered in light of the Medical Care Act and other laws.

Facts:
- August this year (2026)
- Teenagers aged 16 and older
- More than 5,700 people