2026 Edition: Rice Prices Remain High—How to Choose Wisely Through Furusato Nozei
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
Following rice shortages and rising prices in 2025, supply and demand have stabilized in 2026, but prices remain high. Rice gifts through furusato nozei are attracting attention as a way to ease the burden on household budgets.
“My child is repeating a year” or “might repeat a year”—what should parents do?
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
An introduction to Docpedia LIFESTYLE, content for m3.com physician members that helps parents address a child's repeated year or risk of repeating one, drawing on the experiences of experts and doctors.
[Manga] The decision to close the clinic backfires?! Autumn sports day situations everyone knows
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
An introduction to a fictional manga depicting the daily life of a private-practice doctor, in which clinic director Suzuki decides to close the clinic to attend a sports day, but the decision backfires.
Trouble like this with the My Number health insurance card…
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
This content about problems with the My Number health insurance card offers answers from experts and doctors through Docpedia LIFESTYLE, exclusively for m3.com physician members.
Northeast monsoon brings heavy rain alert for Yilan mountainous areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain alert, saying that under the influence of the northeast monsoon, there is a chance of localized heavy rain or torrential rain in mountainous areas of Yilan County today. Residents were urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, landslides, falling rocks and flooding.
Brazil election debate called off; political figures and media condemn judicial interference as a threat to democracy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The final televised debate in Brazil’s presidential election was canceled after the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and Supreme Federal Court (STF) intervened at the last minute to change the rules, drawing strong backlash from political figures and the media. Major news associations and the three major newspapers criticized the judiciary for excessive interference, infringing on press freedom and undermining democratic processes, saying the move deprived voters of their right to know.
South Korean military: North Korea fires flying object off its east coast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea’s military said North Korea fired at least one flying object off its east coast today. The move came as tensions between the two Koreas escalated following a border land mine explosion, continuing North Korea’s recent weapons tests.
Saudi Arabia considers expanding offensive to protect Red Sea shipping; Houthi movement says it faced 94 airstrikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As fighting in Yemen intensifies, the Iran-backed Houthi movement said it had been hit by 94 Saudi airstrikes over the past 24 hours. Regional and Western officials said Saudi Arabia was considering launching a new offensive in the coming weeks to ensure the safety of Red Sea shipping.
七大工業國集團(G7) announced it would release emergency reserves to ease the pressure on consumers from surging energy costs, sending diesel prices sharply lower. European diesel prices briefly plunged more than 8%, while U.S. diesel futures fell 3% to $4.50 a gallon; November West Texas Intermediate crude futures in New York settled at $91.11 a barrel, and December Brent crude futures in London settled at $102.25 a barrel.
U.S. jobs data came in below expectations, lowering the odds of a 聯準會 rate hike in October. Along with a pullback in oil prices, this helped all 3 major U.S. stock indexes close higher.
Japan Pet Hotel Association opens its 124th location, Osaka Asahi Ward Shinmori Branch, in Asahi Ward, Osaka
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本ペットホテル協会株式会社 opened Osaka Asahi Ward Shinmori Branch in Shinmori, Asahi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on October 8, 2026, making it its 124th location nationwide.
The long-established business festival 2026 finally takes place today, Saturday, October 3; the eve-of-festival gathering for stakeholders at the Important Cultural Property Mitsui Main Building was also lively
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Ahead of the “Long-Established Business Festival 2026,” scheduled for October 3, スターマーク株式会社 held an eve-of-festival gathering at the Mitsui Main Building on October 2. About 80 people attended and deepened their connections.
Top judo competitors from around the world gather in Tokyo! First-round advance ticket sales for “Grand Slam Tokyo 2026” (セブンイレブン lottery presale) begin
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
公益財団法人全日本柔道連盟 has begun first-round advance ticket sales (セブンイレブン lottery presale) for “Grand Slam Tokyo 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in December 2026.
Wagashi shops face wave of bankruptcies, with 2026 on track for a record high; rising ingredient costs add to the pressure as shops struggle to raise prices on everyday sweets
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a survey by 株式会社帝国データバンク, 22 wagashi shops went bankrupt from January to September 2026, putting the year on track for a record high. Soaring ingredient costs, aging artisans and difficulty raising prices are squeezing businesses, with long-established shops particularly affected.
Final session of the webinar series “Japanese Language Education for the Future” [Registration now open]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An announcement for the final session (6th session) of the webinar series “Japanese Language Education for the Future,” hosted by 一般社団法人光JSみらい. On October 25, 2026, the session will feature Brazilian-born オリヴェイラ・ケヴェン, who went on to attend high school and university, and discuss the experiences of young people with foreign roots and the support available to them.