Original【南魚沼市】第22回八色の森市民まつりwith雪国秋フェスを開催します
Original南魚沼市は、令和8年10月11日に八色の森公園で第22回八色の森市民まつりwith雪国秋フェスを開催する。
Facts
- October 11, Reiwa 8
- Original10時00分
- 15:30
Companies mentioned：南魚沼市、NEXCO東日本湯沢管理事務所、建設安全協議会
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【ダイヘン】Exhibiting at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka: Next-Generation 3D Printer Expo
株式会社ダイヘン will exhibit at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka: Next-Generation 3D Printer Expo, to be held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026. The booth will feature the ArcBuilder 3D, Japan’s first metal additive manufacturing (WAAM) system combining the company’s proprietary arc-welding technology with high-precision robot control technology, along with other products. The company will propose fast, low-cost manufacturing solutions.
Facts
- Oct. 7, 2026
- October 9
- 10:00
- 17:00
- 10-56
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイヘン、ダイヘン
【Next-Generation Slimming Bacteria】Results of Clinical Trial of Akkermansia “AKK PROBIO” Announced; Special Seminar at Food Development Exhibition 2026
マイクロフード株式会社 announced in the international academic journal Clinical Nutrition the results of a clinical trial involving women with PMOS who used AKK PROBIO, a next-generation probiotic derived from the human intestinal tract. Significant reductions in weight and BMI were confirmed, among other findings. A special seminar will be held at Food Development Exhibition 2026 in October 2026.
Facts
- Original1日1回100億個相当の殺菌体
- Taken for 12 weeks
- AKK group: -1.92 kg
- Placebo group: -0.37 kg
- Built up over more than 20 years
Companies mentioned：マイクロフード株式会社、Thankcome社、NatureLab. NUTRITION
【One Night Only】Four former managers and assistant managers of BAR LIVET and BAR 新宿 ウイスキーサロン reunite! Guest shift with owner bartender Kazunori Shizuya in Shinjuku on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 18:00!
株式会社ロイヤルマイル will hold a guest shift at BAR 新宿 ウイスキーサロン on November 24, 2026, featuring 4 former managers and assistant managers and owner Kazunori Shizuya.
Facts
- Nov. 24, 2026
- 18:00～21:00
- 4 bartenders
- For 3 hours only
- More than 700 brands in total
- More than 100 varieties offered
- At least 10 varieties each
- 120万人 total followers
- Nearly 100 distilleries in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロイヤルマイル、BAR LIVET、BAR 新宿 ウイスキーサロン、Bar Composition、CLOVER CLUB、Bar VESPER Cocktails & Spirits、COFFEE BAR CIELO、Time Out Tokyo、一般社団法人日本バーテンダー協会、日本ウイスキー文化復興協会、ウイスキーガロア、東京ウイスキー＆スピリッツコンペティション、咲グラス、Taiki Cosmic Glen Distillery、THE GLENLIVET、Bols Around The World、CT Spirits Japan Cocktail Challenge、Hennessy My Way、六本木ウイスキーサロン、大宮ウイスキーサロン、BSフジ、三越伊勢丹
Seminar on Vacant Home Issues and Planning for the End of Life at Home — Considering the Future of Your Family Home and Vacant Properties
トーエー不動産株式会社 held seminars on vacant home issues and planning for the end of life at home in Owariasahi and Seto, and provided advice on vacant home management and inheritance.
Facts
- Starting in 2026
- 40 years in business
- Established: 1985
Companies mentioned：トーエー不動産株式会社、日本空き家サポート、株式会社L&F
Operating profit margin of 18%! New interview video series on the “dual-engine management model of manufacturing and maintenance,” featuring Ecom, a leading industrial furnace company, now available on GX Biz
A new series, GX REPORT, on the circular economy has launched on the GX Biz YouTube channel operated by LC-Cube. The first installment features an explanatory video on extending equipment lifespan and an interview with President Takanashi of 株式会社エコム, a leading industrial furnace company.
Facts
- Full enforcement of the revised Act on the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources in April 2026
- Investment on the scale of ¥1 trillion by the public and private sectors
- Maintenance accounts for 50% of profits
- A surprising golden ratio (manufacturing 6: maintenance 4)
Companies mentioned：LC-Cube、株式会社エコム、株式会社ビズキューブ・コンサルティング
FLATTE Personal Pilates opens a new location in Motosumiyoshi
株式会社ファノーヴァ announced that it will hold the grand opening of FLATTE Pilates Motosumiyoshi on October 8, 2026.
Facts
- Oct. 8, 2026
- The 4th location in the Kanagawa area
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファノーヴァ、FLATTE、funova, Inc.
Pursuing new possibilities in SLC transporter drug discovery: Research coverage of J-Pharma, advancing a Phase 3 trial for bile duct cancer, to begin in early November | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (Envalis)”
株式会社エンヴァリス announced that it will begin research coverage of ジェイファーマ株式会社 in early November 2026.
Facts
- Securities code: 520A
- Fiscal year ending March 2027
- Second quarter
- Early November 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンヴァリス、ジェイファーマ株式会社
From “broadcast and done” to retail promotions that can be managed through display checks and improvements: impact mirAI significantly revamps the CMS for its cloud-based digital signage “PISTA”
impact mirAI, a consolidated subsidiary of Impact Holdings, has significantly revamped the CMS for its cloud-based digital signage PISTA, adding a refreshed UI, screen splitting, push delivery, remote screen capture, and other new features.
Facts
- A total of 16 features
- Original資本金：10 百万円
Companies mentioned：インパクトホールディングス株式会社、株式会社 impact mirAI
Recreating everyday motifs with delicate patterns and beautiful color combinations. How to make 10 special knitwear pieces handpicked by the author—creations you’ll want to wear as “heirlooms”!
The book Er ika Tokai’s Joyful Sweaters, featuring instructions for 10 knitwear pieces by author Erika Tokai, will be released by 株式会社誠文堂新光社 on October 13, 2026.
Facts
- List price: 1,980 yen
- 106 pages
- Release date: October 13, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社誠文堂新光社、日本ヴォーグ社、ブティック社
Potato chips showcasing the delicious flavors of local regions: Kansai Flavor and Kyushu Flavor
カルビー株式会社 is refreshing its Ajijiman potato chip series, which showcases regional flavors, and will relaunch 2 Kansai Ajijiman products and 3 Kyushu Ajijiman products on October 5, 2026.
Facts
- 4 products in total
- Starting Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
- Operations began in February 1975
- In June 2022
- In April 2025
- Released in 2025
- Net weight: 57g/57g
- 57g/57g/55g
- Around 190 yen including tax
- From Oct. 16 (Fri)
Companies mentioned：カルビー株式会社、カルビー近畿支店、大阪府庁、兵庫県庁、鹿児島工場、九州地域戦略会議、九州経済連合会、九州商工会議所連合会、九州経済同友会、九州経営者協会、カルビーマルシェ
“Bunta Fujiwara” model Initial D ZIPPO (limited edition of 150 with serial numbers) on sale for a limited time in Asakusa (from October 7, 2026)
株式会社フェイス’s Norimono Zakka brand CAMSHOP.JP is selling ZIPPO lighters modeled after Bunta Fujiwara from Initial D for a limited time at 浅草ROX.
Facts
- Limited to 150 units
- On sale from October 7
- September 18, 2026 (Friday)
- Monday, October 19
Companies mentioned：株式会社フェイス、CAMSHOP.JP、浅草ROX、Zippo社、講談社
“Why are development roles changing in the age of AI?” A 24-page practical guide released free of charge. Examining design, validation, hiring and training based on user facts and context
リクエスト株式会社 has released a 24-page practical guide titled “Why Are Development Roles Changing in the Age of AI?” for web and software developers. Based on organizational behavior science research using data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, the guide explains how to apply user facts and context to design, validation, hiring and training.
Facts
- 980 companies
- 338,000 people
Companies mentioned：リクエスト株式会社、GOV.UK、DORA、METR、GitHub、Amazon、OWASP、W3C、Google SRE
HYTRAX, an app for logging HYROX, running and strength training, released free for iOS and Android
株式会社mirakuru has released HYTRAX, an app for recording and analyzing HYROX, running and strength training, free for iOS and Android.
Companies mentioned：株式会社mirakuru
【Cami Hair Oil】From Japan to a global brand
Cami株式会社 will launch a global e-commerce site for overseas customers on October 8, 2026, initially selling in 6 regions: the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore. The company will also take part in the SONG OF SKIN pop-up in Los Angeles, which opens on the same day, accelerating its global expansion.
Facts
- Celebrating the brand’s 3rd anniversary
- Starting October 8, 2026 (Thu.)
- Sales begin in 6 regions
- Cami hair oil sold out on the day it was prepared
- Exhibited at the same event for 2 consecutive years
- Original累計商品売上1位を記録しました
- Price: 3,880 yen (tax included)
- Net content: 80ml
- Established: January 6, 2023
Companies mentioned：Cami株式会社、Amazon
Parenting courses for companies, kindergartens and nursery schools
未来を育てる教育成長ラボ holds parenting courses for companies, kindergartens and nursery schools, offers consultations for parents and teaching staff, and helps children prepare for life at elementary school as new first-graders.
Facts
- The courses run for 90 to 120 minutes.
- There is a reason for starting this course in October.
- Drawing on 23 years of teaching experience, 未来を育てる教育成長ラボ
- Elementary schools hold admission briefings around February.
Companies mentioned：未来を育てる教育成長ラボ
Ibex accelerates the global expansion of Kansai DeepTech as Co-Operator of JETRO’s Kansai Venture Creation Program
Ibex Japan株式会社 is participating as Co-Operator of the Kansai Venture Creation Program run by the JETRO Osaka Headquarters, accelerating the global expansion of DeepTech startups in the Kansai region.
Facts
- In fiscal 2025
- Number of teams supported (capacity): Approximately 3 teams
- As its 28th company to expand into the market
- Established in Osaka in January 2026
Companies mentioned：Ibex Japan株式会社、Antler US International LLC、日本貿易振興機構、JETRO、大阪大学ベンチャーキャピタル株式会社、NEDO、Antler
If the value of hot springs is properly conveyed, surely these renowned springs can be preserved for the future. Shining a light on the “quality of the water delivered to the bathing pools,” the hot spring rating system 湯シュラン awards star ratings. Bringing new ways to choose hot springs and quality standards to the world.
一般社団法人Yuchelin has established 湯シュラン, a new system for evaluating and visualizing the “quality of the water delivered to the bathing pools” at hot springs. With the support of 環境省, it plans to hold the 湯シュランアワード2026 on October 26, 2026, and announce 21 facilities receiving 三-star certification in inaugural period 0.
Facts
- Japan has 27,899 hot spring sources.
- On October 26, 2026
- 21 facilities receiving 三-star certification in inaugural period 0
- From 3,185 locations in fiscal year 22 of the Heisei era
- The number has declined to 2,839 locations in fiscal year 6 of the Reiwa era.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Yuchelin、環境省、株式会社JTB総合研究所、公益財団法人 中央温泉研究所
The 2nd and 3rd sessions of the lecture series “Jomon Culture Opens Up the World of Tomorrow”
Details of the 2nd session (October 25) and 3rd session (November 29) of the lecture series “Jomon Culture Opens Up the World of Tomorrow,” supported by T.K.K.エンターテインメント. Admission is 7,000 yen in person or 2,000 yen for the archive only.
Facts
- 7,000 yen
- 2,000 yen
- 100 years
Companies mentioned：T.K.K.エンターテインメント社、ティーケイケイエンターテインメント株式会社、（一社）縄文道研究所、一般社団法人 縄文道研究所
Howland, which supports English-language IR, launches HAVERA, a managed AI translation service for English-language disclosures
株式会社Howland is launching HAVERA, a managed AI translation service for Japanese companies’ English-language disclosures. The service addresses challenges arising from 東証’s mandatory simultaneous disclosure requirements by combining AI automation with human review.
Facts
- Earnings reports: 99.6%
- Timely disclosure materials (excluding earnings reports): 96.8%
- IR presentation materials: 87.1%
- 88% said that Japanese companies’ English-language disclosures are “improving” or “improving somewhat”.
- In April 2025, 東京証券取引所 required domestic companies listed on the Prime Market to
- As of the end of December 2025
- Launch date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Howland、Howland、東京証券取引所、東証
RoboPath and NTTデータCCS sign sales partnership agreement
RoboPath株式会社 and NTTデータCCS have signed a sales agency agreement and will begin selling RoboPath’s multifunctional service robot, the RP-X100 series, on July 15, 2026.
Facts
- Starting July 15, 2026
- For more than 50 years since its founding
Companies mentioned：RoboPath株式会社、RoboPath、株式会社NTTデータCCS、NTTデータCCS
Originalアーストラベル水戸代表・尾崎精彦、初の著書『子どもと地域を伸ばす学びの旅「シゴトリップ」』を10月5日発売
アーストラベル水戸 representative Mr. Ozaki Kiyohiko published his first book, “子どもと地域を伸ばす学びの旅「シゴトリップ」,” on October 5, 2026. It brings together his work in educational travel and regional revitalization in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Facts
- October 5, 2026
- More than 35 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture
- More than 200 businesses
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 200 pages
- Approximately 6 years of practice
- 7 steps
Companies mentioned：アーストラベル水戸株式会社、夢パブリッシング、関東学院中学校高等学校、東洋英和女学院小学部、つくば市立学園の森義務教育学校、白百合学園小学校、東海村立東海南中学校
YouTube channel “How Businesses Can Use Claude Code and Codex” resumes after about 1 year, sharing how to build a system that uses AI to automatically analyze inquiries to a company website
株式会社AI Orchestra has resumed its YouTube channel “How Businesses Can Use Claude Code and Codex” after about 1 year and shared how to build a system that uses AI to automatically analyze inquiries to a company website.
Facts
- This video has been viewed more than 160,000 times.
- Published as a 5-minute, 39-second video
- Subscribers: 2,970
- Capital and other amounts: ¥10 million
- A total of 130,000 followers across social media
Companies mentioned：株式会社AI Orchestra、Microsoft、PwC Japan、GCAサヴィアン、フーリハン・ローキー、Best Teacher、SAPIX YOZEMI GROUP、NHK、OpenAI
[Newly opened in Teramachi, Kyoto] “千とせや - Chitoseya,” a kimono tea ceremony experience for international visitors, opens October 3
Mediabound株式会社 opened 千とせや - Chitoseya, a kimono and tea ceremony experience facility for international visitors in Teramachi, Kyoto, on October 3, 2026. The approximately 90-minute program is offered in English, from dressing in a kimono to whisking matcha. The regular price is 5,000 yen, with an opening special price of 2,000 yen.
Facts
- October 3, 2026
- Approx. 90 minutes
- 5,000 yen
- 2,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Mediabound株式会社、GetYourGuide、Klook、Tripadvisor
Four Way’s book marketing continues to deliver publishing successes—bringing M&A expertise to owner-managers. Case interview with M&A Prep Holdings published
株式会社フォーウェイ has published an interview about M&Aプレップホールディングス’ book-publishing success. Through the book “会社を売るって、こういうこと。,” authored by the company’s representative, Yuta Morisawa, the company is building awareness and trust among owner-managers and generating inquiries.
Facts
- Involved in more than 100 successful deals
- Release date: April 20, 2026
- List price: 1,700 yen (before tax)
- Page count: 224 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーウェイ、株式会社M&Aプレップホールディングス、日本M&Aセンター、株式会社パノラボ、Amazon
[Held October 16 (Friday)] Free online seminar: Customer support in the age of AI agents—steps for introducing AI to handle inquiries, learning from success and failure stories
株式会社コマースロボティクス will hold a free online seminar on October 16, 2026, about handling inquiries using generative AI.
Facts
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Explained in 45 minutes
- 13:15～14:00
- For contracts signed by December 31, 2026
- Monthly fee: 20,000 yen
- Regular monthly fee: 40,000 yen
- 30-day free trial
Companies mentioned：株式会社コマースロボティクス、Fastdesk
Autodesk expands “AI Transparency Cards” to increase AI transparency
Autodesk has expanded the content of its “AI Transparency Cards,” making information available directly through its AI interface, Autodesk Assistant. Based on research conducted in collaboration with Deloitte, the cards now include detailed items such as data handling and safety measures.
Facts
- Approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide
- Autodesk in 2024
- 4 elements
- Founded in 1982
Companies mentioned：Autodesk、米国 Autodesk, Inc.、オートデスク株式会社、Deloitte
Avoid the trap of securing financing for your first building but not your second. Seminar on investing in a newly built apartment building, working backward from bank valuations, to be held Oct. 9 in Fukuoka｜For company employees and side-business investors aiming for FIRE in Fukuoka｜Real estate investing in an era of rising interest rates
株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント will hold a seminar on investing in a newly built apartment building in Fukuoka on Oct. 9, 2026. The seminar will explain financing strategies based on working backward from bank valuations, as well as a case study of building a portfolio of 15 buildings starting with 2 million yen in personal funds, supporting investors seeking to own multiple buildings in an era of rising interest rates.
Facts
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- From 20:00
- Capacity: 50 people
- 2 million yen in personal funds
- To 15 buildings
- 800 million yen in assets
- More than 200 participants
- A satisfaction score of 90
Companies mentioned：株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント、岩田屋三越今泉ビル、福岡大学、楽待
Break free from your everyday routine. ホームメイト is a special sponsor of “Yoga Festa Yokohama 2026,” where you can refresh your body and mind
ホームメイト, the rental brokerage brand of 東建コーポレーション, will be a special sponsor of the 23rd Yoga Festa Yokohama 2026, one of Asia’s largest yoga events, to be held in Yokohama in October 2026.
Facts
- October 10 (Sat)–12 (Mon, holiday), 2026
- A scale of 500 participants
- More than 100 varieties
- More than 30 booths
- All 47 prefectures nationwide
Companies mentioned：東建コーポレーション株式会社、ホームメイト、株式会社ヨガタウン
キリフダ Director 睦生山口 to speak at the “Seminar on Preventing Money Laundering and Related Issues,” hosted by the Japan Center for International Finance
睦生山口, a director of キリフダ株式会社, will speak at the “Seminar on Preventing Money Laundering and Related Issues,” hosted by 公益財団法人国際金融情報センター on Oct. 8, 2026, giving a talk on anti-money laundering measures using blockchain intelligence.
Facts
- Oct. 8, 2026
- Capacity: 300 people
- Capital: 165 million yen
Companies mentioned：キリフダ株式会社、シンシズモ株式会社、KPMGあずさ監査法人、公益財団法人国際金融情報センター、JCIF
[Judo] A guide to watching the Baku World Championships (2): Day 2 of the tournament! 武岡毅, 阿部一二三 and 阿部詩 to compete
An overview of the 2026 Baku World Judo Championships, details on the participation of パーク２４ athletes 武岡毅, 阿部一二三 and 阿部詩, and key points to watch.
Facts
- 2026 Baku World Judo Championships
- October 4 (Sun.)
- Sunday the 11th
- Men’s 66 kg category
- Women’s 52 kg category
- 5-time world champion
- A 6th world title
- 27)
- 29)
- 26)
- No. 2 in the world rankings
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人全日本柔道連盟、パーク２４、興本扇学園中学、足立学園高校、國學院大学、神戸生田中学、神港学園高校、日本体育大学、夙川学院中学、夙川学院高校、チケットぴあ、JUDO TV、CS放送日テレジータス、国際柔道連盟、IJF
DirectCloud begins offering MCP servers on all plans
株式会社ダイレクトクラウド began offering the MCP server (Beta), provided through the AI features of its corporate cloud storage service ダイレクトクラウド, on all plans, including the Free plan, starting Sept. 30, 2026.
Facts
- Sept. 30, 2026
- Capital: 40 million yen
- Established: 2004
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイレクトクラウド、ダイレクトクラウド
Turn corporate and municipal mascots into figures, starting with just 1. 3DME launches its new “Mascot Figure” service on Oct. 5
Original株式会社イメージ・マジックが展開する3Dフィギュアサービス「3DME」は、企業・自治体などのマスコットキャラクターを1体から立体化できる新サービス「マスコットフィギュア」を2026年10月5日より提供開始する。
Facts
- Available starting Oct. 5, 2026
- Original1体から立体化できる
- Approximately 10 cm tall
- Approx. 15 cm tall
- Initial production (3D data creation + production of 1 figure) ... ¥66,000 (tax included)
- Original増刷（1体あたり）... ¥22,000 (税込)
- Initial production (3D data creation + production of 1 figure) ... ¥132,000 (tax included)
- Original増刷（1体あたり）... ¥77,000 (税込)
- Capital: ¥347.96 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社イメージ・マジック、3DME
For investors whose real estate holdings have grown but cash has not: Free seminar on “Revenue-generating vacation rental M&A,” compared with stocks, NISA and FX, to be held Oct. 9 (Fri.) at 20 hours｜Examples of vacation rental sales and exits by company employees with side businesses also to be presented
株式会社ファイナンスアイ will hold a free seminar on “revenue-generating vacation rental M&A” on Oct. 9. The seminar will explain strategies for acquiring, operating and selling (exiting) vacation rental businesses with a focus on cash flow, comparing them with real estate investment, NISA, stocks and FX.
Facts
- Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- Original20:00より
- Capacity: 50 people
- Projected annual income: 1 million yen
- Purchase price: 3 million yen
- Recommended personal funds: from 1 million yen
- Projected annual income: 2 million yen
- Purchase price: 6 million yen
- Recommended personal funds: from 2 million yen
- Projected annual income: 3 million yen
- Purchase price: 9 million yen
- Recommended personal funds: from 3 million yen
- Total investment on the scale of 10 million–15 million yen
- Track record of completion in as little as 2 months
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイナンスアイ、田中の民泊投資、日本政策金融公庫、Airbnb、株式会社ミップスタイル、株式会社ケイ・エス・エックス
NTTデータ・エービック releases overview of the investment trust market (August 2026)
株式会社NTTデータ・エービック released 3 types of its “Investment Trust Market Overview (August 2026).” The report summarizes fund flows in the investment trust market, category-level trends and ratings based on its proprietary evaluation methodology, and can be used to understand the market as a whole and compare and analyze individual funds.
Facts
- August 2026
- 3 types
- July 1982
- ¥323.12 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTデータ・エービック、NTTデータ・エービック
[Online seminar: 3 key points for avoiding problems in commercial real estate sales and purchases] 三菱地所リアルエステートサービス to hold a seminar for corporate CRE representatives
三菱地所リアルエステートサービス will rebroadcast a free online seminar from Oct. 20 to 22, 2026, explaining how corporate CRE representatives can avoid problems in commercial real estate sales and purchases.
Facts
- Available for 3 days only
- Oct. 20, 2026
- Oct. 22
- Learn in 30 minutes
- 3 installments in total
Companies mentioned：三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社、三菱地所
[Yokohama Excellence] Announcement of “Mirai Kids,” a short-term childcare service offered during home games
株式会社横浜エクセレンス announced that it will offer “Mirai Kids,” a short-term childcare service to help parents attend home games. The service is for children aged 1 and a half to 6, with a capacity of 3 children per day and a fee of 1,000 yen (tax included). Childcare support will be provided by ヨコハマインターブレス.
Facts
- Ages 1 and a half to 6
- Up to 3 children per day
- 20 minutes before the game starts
- About 2 hours
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社横浜エクセレンス、熊本ヴォルターズ、ライジングゼファー福岡、福井ブローウィンズ、ヨコハマインターブレス、東京エクセレンス、softbank
Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, begins business partnership with 秋田銀行 to strengthen subsidy support for businesses in the prefecture and promote their growth
Stayway, which operates Subsidy Cloud, has entered into a business partnership with 秋田銀行 to strengthen support for business growth in Akita Prefecture.
Facts
- Launch of services for local governments in May 2026
- Expansion of offices to cover all 47 prefectures by 2030
- In October 2026, offices will also open in Morioka and Fukushima, in addition to the existing Sendai branch
- A database of more than 15,000 national and regional subsidy programs (*)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Stayway、秋田銀行
[Sakai City × AlphaDrive] “Developing Communication Skills” training course to be held at Start Hub SAKAI
株式会社アルファドライブ will hold the FY Reiwa 8 study sessions for “Start Hub SAKAI,” an entrepreneur support community in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, in November 2026 and January 2027. Creative director シャンソン will serve as the instructor, with the aim of developing communication skills through video production.
Facts
- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- Monday, Jan. 25, 2027
- 100 participants in total
- 7 prefectures nationwide
- More than 2,000 participants
- 100 million cumulative YouTube views
- Admission is 5,000 yen
- More than 30 prefectures
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファドライブ、AlphaDrive、ソフトバンク、ホンダラグビーチーム、日本旅行、国税庁、ファミリーマート、京都大学、三重大学
[Held in Osaka on 10/10 (Sat.)] ZETA representative Yamazaki to speak at “Investment Strategy Fair EXPO2026 in Osaka,” discussing growth strategies in AI commerce with KEN of 1UP Investment Room and yama of Kabu Berry
ZETA株式会社 will speak at “Investment Strategy Fair EXPO2026 in Osaka,” to be held in Osaka on 2026/10/10, discussing growth strategies in AI commerce and its financial results.
Facts
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Capital: 96 million yen
- Reserved seats: 2,200 yen
Companies mentioned：ZETA株式会社、パンローリング株式会社
HELP YOU strengthens its focus on expertise in general affairs and revamps the “HELP YOU General Affairs” service page
株式会社ニット has revamped the service page for “HELP YOU General Affairs,” a specialized general affairs division of the online outsourcing service “HELP YOU.” It offers an in-person support plan utilizing BPO centers in Fukuoka and Nagano, as well as an online plan. As a campaign, it is offering the “All-in-One General Affairs Support Plan” at a discounted rate of 250,000 yen per month, down from the regular price of 350,000 yen per month, to a limit of 10 companies.
Facts
- 2 locations in Fukuoka and Nagano
- Regular price: 350,000 yen per month
- 250,000 yen per month
- Limited to 10 companies
- 12 business areas
- July 2026
- 30 hours per month
- From 100,000 yen
- Contract term: 6 months or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニット、HELP YOU
[ABC-MART] Don’t compromise on style or comfort for your autumn outings! ABCマート presents new “high-performance sneakers that fit right into the city” to complement your fall outfits
ABCマート has carefully selected and recommends “high-performance sneakers that fit right into the city” from various brands for autumn trips and walks around town, combining stylish designs with excellent walking support.
Facts
- More than 10,000 steps
- 6 new “walking shoes” picks
- While offering a roomy fit equivalent to 3E
- Established: June 6, 1985
Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート、ABCマート、ニューバランス、New Balance、NIKE、ROCKPORT、CONVERSE、adidas、SKECHERS、アサヒシューズ、MERRELL、Reebok、ABC SELECT
Prazto launches fixed-price “Basic” and “Connected” packages for Tableau Next × Data 360 implementation support
株式会社Prazto began offering fixed-price “Basic” and “Connected” packages to support implementation of Salesforce社’s Tableau Next and Data 360 on 2026/10/5.
Facts
- Fixed fee: 800,000 yen [tax exclusive/inclusive to be confirmed]
- Fixed fee: 1.2 million yen + monthly Passwork fee [tax exclusive/inclusive to be confirmed]
- Estimated duration: 3 weeks
- Estimated duration: 5 weeks
- Track record of serving more than 350 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社Prazto、Prazto、Salesforce社、Salesforce JAPAN PARTNER AWARD 2022、Passwork、NAYOSEL
“The Art of Mounting,” a new book from the overseas-published bestseller that went through 4 printings, is now on sale!
“The Art of Mounting,” a new book by Masato Ohara, representative of 株式会社ダニエルズアーク, was released by ぱる出版 on 2026/9/28. A sequel to the previous bestseller, it explains techniques for “strategic mounting” that leverage the desire for approval.
Facts
- Overseeing 48,000 stores
- With total distribution value exceeding 60 billion yen
- Published by ぱる出版 on 2026/9/28
- Now on sale at 800 bookstores nationwide
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 224 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダニエルズアーク、ぱる出版、楽天市場、Cellato、Amazon、サンマーク出版、青春出版社
[フジテレビ] “2026/2027 Figure Skating Season Press Conference” to stream LIVE on FOD from 14:00 on October 15 (Thursday)! Sakura Kawasaki (乃木坂46) and Shuzo Matsuoka to appear as hosts
The “2026/2027 Figure Skating Season Press Conference” will stream LIVE on FOD, the video streaming service operated by フジテレビ, from 14:00 on 10/15. Sakura Kawasaki of 乃木坂46 and Shuzo Matsuoka will appear as hosts, alongside 8 athletes including Shun Sato.
Facts
- Thursday, Oct. 15
- 14:00
- ８ male and female athletes
- 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
- More than 100,000 titles
- More than 200 magazines
- More than 700,000 e-books
- 1,200 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社フジテレビジョン、フジテレビ、FOD、テレビ朝日、乃木坂46、TOHOシネマズ
New content for “Support College,” an e-learning program for staff at disability support facilities: “What Is Mental Disability? (Revised Edition)”
NPO人材開発機構 has begun streaming “What Is Mental Disability? (Revised Edition),” new content for “Support College,” an e-learning program for staff at disability support facilities. This update to the 2017 edition includes 3 lectures explaining the latest data and support perspectives.
Facts
- Annual fee of 165,000 yen
- An additional 11,000 yen per year
- Initial registration fee: 11,000 yen
- No additional charge for up to 5 facilities
- For 6 or more facilities
- Streamed in 2017
Companies mentioned：NPO人材開発機構、特定非営利活動法人ＮＰＯ人材開発機構、株式会社ラーニングスクエア、一般社団法人あすぽ、東京都福祉サービス評価推進機構
Soden establishes a board of directors to strengthen its management structure. Jun Iwata newly appointed as auditor. Aiming to build distributed energy storage facilities
株式会社操電 has established a board of directors to strengthen governance as its business expands, and appointed Jun Iwata as a part-time auditor. 操電 aims to build 2 GWh of distributed energy storage facilities by 2030.
Facts
- 2 GWh
- 43 years
- 4 years
- 2030
- 2022/6/30
- End of 2025
- August 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社操電、ユニチャーム、ベトナム現地法人カントリープレジデント
Removing the “account registration barrier” to digitize KY across the entire worksite. “KY-NEXT” launches a new feature that lets subcontractor foremen create KY sheets without an account
株式会社Arch began offering a new feature in its AI safety management SaaS “KY-NEXT” on 2026/10/5, allowing subcontractor foremen to create KY sheets without registering an account. This reduces the administrative burden on prime contractors and promotes the digitization of KY activities across the entire worksite.
Facts
- Available starting Oct. 5, 2026
- The monthly number of KY sheets created increased approximately 5 times from June to September 2026
- As of September 28, 2026
- Introduced an AI-powered automatic KY creation feature in 2026/8
- Established: 2021/9/28
- Capital: ¥100,000,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Arch、導入企業A社、導入企業B社
Restaurant reservation service “food back” introduces a “security deposit” system for new participating restaurants
The restaurant reservation service “food back” changed its terms for new participating restaurants starting 2026/8/1, collecting listing fees as a security deposit, with the aim of improving the accuracy of restaurant information and giving users greater peace of mind.
Facts
- Aug. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社YUKARI、food back
Originalグローブ・トロッターからボンド・デイの贈り物。新作 007｜カジノ・ロワイヤルコレクションが登場。＜007キャンペーン＞も同時開催
To mark the 20th anniversary of the release of the film “Casino Royale,” グローブ・トロッター unveiled its new “007 Casino Royale” collection on October 5. Products, including a carry-on case limited to 100 worldwide, go on sale from 2026/10/5. A campaign offering a set of socks based on purchase amount will also be held.
Facts
- 20th anniversary of release
- Limited to 100 worldwide
- Starting Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.)
- Purchases of 165,000 yen or more, including tax
- Founded in 1897
Companies mentioned：グローブ・トロッター アジアパシフィック株式会社、グローブ・トロッター、The London Sock Exchange、ザ・ロンドン・ソックス・エクスチェンジ、JAL Mall
[Fully booked] Registration closed due to high demand for the 2nd HYROX experience event in a low-oxygen environment with Japanese representative athlete Wataru Nakamura. Official LINE account dedicated to ハイアルチ HYROX launched | Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
High Altitude Management株式会社 has closed registration for the 2nd special experience event with Wataru Nakamura, Japan’s HYROX representative, and launched an official LINE account dedicated to ハイアルチ HYROX.
Facts
- Capacity: 8 people
- Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
- Equivalent to an altitude of 2,500 m
- 60 minutes
- Participation fee: ¥5,000
Companies mentioned：High Altitude Management株式会社、ハイアルチ、HYROX、HYROX JAPAN
Generative AI training program held at the Mie Prefecture Municipalities Promotion Association. In a post-course survey, 85% said they felt less anxious about generative AI
アンドドット株式会社 conducted a generative AI training program for the Mie Prefecture Municipalities Promotion Association, and 85% of respondents said in a post-course survey that their anxiety had eased.
Facts
- September 2, 2026
- Targeting 52 staff members
- 73.0% said they were concerned about “information leaks”
- 84.8% said they had “decreased”
Companies mentioned：アンドドット株式会社、公益財団法人三重県市町村振興協会
No more e-learning where all you do is click “Next.” From lectures to “experiencing despair firsthand.” Compliance drama NARAKU, which changes behavior in the workplace from the heart, now available
株式会社3LYNX will begin offering the compliance drama NARAKU on October 5, 2026. Unlike conventional e-learning, this video solution uses “emotional design” by award-winning creators to encourage behavioral change in the workplace.
Facts
- The number of consultations reached 55,614
- Setting a record high for 14 consecutive years
- From October 5, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社3LYNX、厚生労働省、TOHO TikTok FILM FESTIVAL
For advertising agencies | EMOAI, an emotion-analysis AI that supports proposals for improving video ads, launches an advance-access campaign limited to 50 companies selected by lottery
Ahead of the official launch of EMOAI, a new service that uses AI to analyze changes in viewers’ emotions during videos, RaaS合同会社 has launched an advance-access campaign limited to 50 companies selected by lottery.
Facts
- Limited to 50 companies
- Takes 2–3 minutes
- 50 companies (selected by lottery)
Companies mentioned：RaaS合同会社
Iron phosphate is about more than safety. HIDISC launches a new iron phosphate mobile battery with performance in mind
株式会社磁気研究所 has launched 2 mobile battery products under the HIDISC brand, featuring lithium iron phosphate batteries (5000mAh and 10000mAh). In addition to safety and a long service life, the products feature improved charging performance thanks to a redesigned circuit.
Facts
- 5000mAh model
- 10000mAh model
- PD20W fast charging
- Approximately 1,000 charge-discharge cycles
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 120
Companies mentioned：株式会社磁気研究所、HIDISC、FLASH STORE、MAG-LAB
“The Complete note Manual [3rd Edition]” goes on sale October 14, 2026! Learn how to use the new-generation information-sharing tool in this 1 book! Clear explanations of the basics, with plenty of screenshots
株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish “The Complete note Manual [3rd Edition],” a guide to the information-sharing tool note, on October 14, 2026. The book provides a comprehensive guide to everything from basic operations and using AI assistants to monetization features such as paid sales and subscriptions.
Facts
- Oct. 14, 2026
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社秀和システム新社、Amazon、楽天ブックス
Marking 75 years in music and turning 93, jazz legend Sadao Watanabe writes for the first time about his travels, encounters, and life with music. “One Note: NOW’S THE TIME” set for release on Thursday, November 5!
株式会社文藝春秋 announced that it will release “One Note: NOW’S THE TIME,” an autobiographical work by jazz legend Sadao Watanabe, on November 5, 2026. In the book, Watanabe, who is marking 75 years in music and turning 93, reflects on his life and his hopes for peace.
Facts
- 75 years in music
- Turning 93
- Release date: November 5, 2026
- Print edition: 2,090 yen
- E-book edition: 2,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社文藝春秋、バークリー音楽院
A special program hosted by Tetsuro Miyatake of the popular podcast Off Topic becomes a regular show following its success! TBS Podcast’s SIDE QUEST now streaming
TBSラジオ will begin streaming SIDE QUEST, a special program that was well received in August 2026, as a regular TBS Podcast program starting in October. Tetsuro Miyatake will host.
Facts
- August 2026
- For 1 month only
- Starting in October
- Every Monday
- 6 a.m.
- October 5
- 2021
Companies mentioned：TBSラジオ、Off Topic株式会社
Taiwan | 風傳媒（19）
Yue Jianyong’s view: Misreading East Asia once again will come at an even greater cost—Beyond the East Asian miracle and China’s independent development
Scholar Yue Jianyong published a commentary warning that the “East Asian model,” newly popular in mainland China, is in fact a neoliberal checklist that ignores the developmental state as its institutional core, risking a greater cost than the dependent development of the 1990s.
Facts
- China misread East Asia once before, in the 1990s, and paid the price in dependent development.
- South Korea democratized in 1987, the same year Taiwan ended martial law; industrialization in both began to take off in the 1960s.
- Original新加坡國家掌握約九成土地，組屋由建屋發展局統建
- The main theme of the World Bank’s 1993 report “The East Asian Miracle” was “market-friendly.”
- South Korea had joined the OECD by 1996; the 1997 financial crisis was closely linked to vulnerabilities built up through financial and capital-account liberalization beforehand.
- Bruce Cumings called East Asian economies the “lucky few” of the Cold War.
- Around the 1980 Gwangju crackdown, the U.S. Embassy in South Korea’s primary concern was to promote economic liberalization in South Korea and protect the interests of U.S. banks and investors.
- The developmental state school argues that discipline matters more than protection, and performance-based conditions more than support.
Companies mentioned：淡馬錫
Hua Junchiong’s view: China is the only force capable of challenging the United States, a predatory hegemon.
Australia-based scholar Hua Junchiong draws on Bao Shaoshan’s speech at the “The World Can Trust China: A New Journey” 2026 annual conference and Stephen Walt’s analysis in Foreign Affairs to argue that China is an “enabling great power,” while the United States has become a “predatory hegemon,” and that China is the only force capable of challenging U.S. predatory hegemony.
Facts
- Bao Shaoshan (Warwick Powell) was a policy adviser to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He is currently an adjunct professor at Queensland University of Technology and a contributing writer for Global Times.
- Bao Shaoshan spoke at “The World Can Trust China: A New Journey” 2026 annual conference on “The symbiotic state: a new exploration of how great powers coexist with their neighbors.”
- Bao Shaoshan says the guiding principles of China’s symbiotic model are “amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness,” not empty slogans.
- Stephen Walt published an article titled “Predatory Hegemony: How Trump Wields American Power” in the March/April issue of Foreign Affairs.
- Bao Shaoshan said the Belt and Road Initiative’s transport corridor projects in Southeast Asia are partnerships, not unilateral investments.
- The author argues that China is an “enabling great power,” while the United States is a “predatory hegemon,” and that China is the only force capable of challenging U.S. predatory hegemony.
Li Woteng column: Shen Boyang’s original post was not about methadone, and a flood of attacks and comments is certainly not free speech.
Li Woteng’s column says Taipei’s mayoral race has seen clashes over drug policy, with a post by Chiang Wan-an on Facebook setting a record of 500,000 comments, while Shen Boyang later changed his account, saying the original post was about methadone.
Li Qize’s view: From “opposing” to “cracking down”—how Beijing turns political language into real pressure on Taiwan
This article analyzes recent shifts in Beijing’s political language on Taiwan, saying the change in wording from “opposing separatist acts” to “cracking down on separatist forces” clarifies and strengthens existing punitive mechanisms. The author stresses that legal pressure has moved beyond the page, reviews progress in fulfilling arms sales, and urges Taiwan to assess risks along legal, military and exchange-related fronts.
Facts
- In remarks on Taiwan at the National Day reception on the evening of September 30, Xi Jinping changed last year’s phrase “resolutely oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist acts” to “resolutely crack down on ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces,” removed “resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” and added “promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations” and “advance the great cause of national reunification.”
- Original七月一日中共建黨一百零五週年講話及九月二十八日王滬寧在國慶招待會的講話，已先使用「堅決打擊『台獨』分裂勢力」之措辭，故九月三十日的發言非突然出現的新方針。
- Original二○二四年六月二十一日，中國最高人民法院等五部門聯合發布「懲獨二十二條」，依據既有刑法細化罪名及程序，涵蓋教育、文化、傳媒等行為，嚴重情形可判死刑。
- On January 7 this year, the Taiwan Affairs Office added Liu Shih-fang and Cheng Ying-yao to its so-called list of “diehard Taiwan independence” advocates, announcing entry restrictions on them and their family members, as well as limits on cooperation with affiliated institutions and business interests.
- Original空軍十月一日傍晚發出採訪通知，首批兩架F-16C Block 70單座機預計十月二日上午飛抵台東志航基地，這是二○一九年六十六架新機採購案的履約進展。
- Original重慶公安於二○二五年十月宣布對沈伯洋立案偵查，十一月十三日泉州公安對網紅八炯與閩南狼發布懸賞通告。
Liang Youxiang’s view: Abandoning Taiwan and loving Taiwan
Author Liang Youxiang analyzes the shift in U.S. attitudes toward Taiwan after the Xi-Trump meeting, saying the “abandon Taiwan” argument is becoming the policy language of realists in Washington. He also criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party for turning the slogan “love Taiwan” into a political catchphrase and calls for a “peace initiative” to build a cross-strait communications bridge and address crises.
Facts
- Trump did not mention Taiwan at all during the Xi-Trump meeting, and afterward brushed it aside with the brief remark, “Taiwan is Taiwan.”
- Original二〇一一年哈佛學者保羅·肯恩在《紐約時報》撰文建議美國應趁手中尚有籌碼時，以放棄台灣換取中國放棄對美債權。
- The U.S. think tank Defense Priorities issued a report recommending that, if conflict broke out in the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. military should adopt a “non-intervention” stance and withdraw its training personnel stationed in Taiwan.
- A poll found that as many as 58.3% of respondents support restoring cross-strait communication and easing people-to-people exchanges.
- In his remarks on Taiwan at the National Day reception on September 30, Xi Jinping unusually escalated his language, replacing the previously customary “oppose” with the harder-line “crack down” when referring to Taiwan independence forces.
Chang Chun-kai column: Is it possible to be “anti-war and anti-American” in Taiwan?—Marking the 10th anniversary of Chen Yingzhen’s death
Veteran journalist Chang Chun-kai wrote a column marking the 10th anniversary of Chen Yingzhen’s death. Beginning with the full withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq on September 30, he looks back at Taiwan’s anti-American, anti-war movement in 2003, compares it with the social climate 23 years later, and introduces a new book calling for an end to the pro-U.S., anti-China divide.
Facts
- All U.S. troops withdrew from Iraq on September 30, ending more than 20 years of U.S. military deployment there.
- In March 2003, the United States invaded Iraq in the name of the “war on terror”; the conflict lasted more than 20 years.
- Taiwan’s anti-American, anti-war protest peaked outside the AIT on March 22, 2003.
- Chen Yingzhen suffered a stroke after traveling to Beijing to lecture in 2006 and died after an illness in 2016.
- In 2023, 4 scholars, including Fu Da-wei, Lu Chien-i, Feng Chien-san and Kuo Li-hsin, initiated the “Anti-War Statement.”
- A July 2026 poll by the U.S. Pew Research Center showed that global favorability toward China exceeded favorability toward the United States for the first time.
- A September 21 poll by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs showed that Americans’ views of China had improved and willingness to defend Taiwan had declined.
- Chang Chun-kai and 9 friends and mentors co-authored the new book Whose Island Chain? Why Oppose War?
Companies mentioned：原鄉人文化工作室
Opinion submission: F-16s made Taiwan wait 45 more days—After 6727 and 6728 came home, what Taiwan really needs to buy is “time”
The author from 漢翔航空 says F-16s numbered 6727 and 6728 arrived in Taiwan after a delay in Hawaii, and urges Taiwan to build a defense system with “delay resilience” to ensure its combat capability remains uninterrupted when weapons deliveries are delayed. The author also stresses the importance of building logistics and supply chains jointly with the United States.
Facts
- F-16C Block 70 aircraft numbered 6727 and 6728 landed at Taitung’s Chihhang Air Base.
- The F-16s took off from Texas in the United States on August 17 and arrived at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii on August 21.
- The aircraft remained in Hawaii for nearly a month and a half. They did not return to Taiwan in early September and set off for Taiwan on October 1.
- The Fengxiang project plans to procure 66 F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets.
- Taiwan’s Air Force is receiving new fighter jets for the first time in 29 years.
Companies mentioned：漢翔航空
Oct. 5 Morning News｜New Taipei and Taipei hand out red envelopes! No residency requirement: check in by Oct. 31 to claim a NT$100 discount coupon; Shen Boyang launches campaign headquarters, Lai and Tsai attend; methadone becomes campaign focus as Chiang and Shen trade accusations
The New Taipei and Taipei city governments launched cross-city sports center discounts; Shen Boyang opened his campaign headquarters with Lai Ching-te’s endorsement, while Chiang Wan-an and Shen traded accusations over methadone policy; a fire in Yilan killed 4 people; Taiwan’s results fell at the Asian Games closing.
Facts
- In October, the New Taipei and Taipei city governments launched cross-city discounts. Residents can download the “My New Taipei City” app, complete real-name verification and check in at a venue to receive a NT$100 sports discount coupon, valid through October 31.
- Shen Boyang, the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate, opened his campaign headquarters on the 4th. President Lai Ching-te attended to show his support, and former President Tsai Ing-wen arrived near the end of the event.
- A building materials store in Yuanshan Township, Yilan County, caught fire late on the night of the 3rd, killing a family of 4. One firefighter was taken to hospital for observation.
- The Nagoya Asian Games closed on the 4th, with Taiwan finishing with 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals. Its gold medal tally was the lowest in nearly 36 years.
- The northeasterly monsoon will strengthen today. Taipei and the northeast should watch for localized heavy rain, and temperatures in the north will drop over the next few days.
Original《早春晴朗》輸了！井柏然最強陸劇TOP9冠軍是它：評價力壓《新生》《鋼鐵森林》、一追停不下來
This article lists Jing Boran’s nine highest-rated mainland Chinese dramas. 《女孩衝衝衝》 takes the top spot. His recent new series 《早春晴朗》 has drawn attention, but its rating did not make the top three.
Facts
- Original井柏然評分最高的陸劇TOP9冠軍是《女孩衝衝衝》，豆瓣評價為7.3分。
- The mainland Chinese drama 《早春晴朗》, starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, aired in 2026. Adapted from 姑娘別哭’s novel of the same name, it has a Douban rating of 6.7.
- 《新生》, starring Jing Boran and directed by Shen Ao, features him as Fei Ke, a man whose identity is shrouded in mystery. It has a Douban rating of 7.0.
- 《鋼鐵森林》, starring Jing Boran and Cai Wenjing, aired in 2026. Blending criminal investigation, suspense and romance, it has a Douban rating of 7.0.
- 《歸路》, starring Jing Boran and Tan Songyun, is adapted from Mo Bao Fei Bao’s novel of the same name. It has a Douban rating of 5.8.
Companies mentioned：Netflix
Opinion: Driving away centrist voters—the “Yangliu” is only an illusion
A university teacher writes that the “Hanliu” associated with Han Kuo-yu and the “Yangliu” associated with Shen Po-yang are different, arguing that the latter is an illusion manufactured by the media. The writer says the public image will eventually collapse and drive away centrist voters, and predicts that the Nov. 28 recall vote will show that the public is not blindly following along.
Facts
- Han Kuo-yu’s “Hanliu” emerged naturally after years of building a grassroots presence in Kaohsiung
- Shen Po-yang’s “Yangliu” is an election campaign image deliberately packaged by certain media outlets
- The author compares Shen Po-yang to Chen Shih-chung, who ran for Taipei mayor four years ago
- Shen Po-yang was criticized for making excuses over the dispute about taking Teachers’ Day off
- The author believes media coverage is selective and biased
- The author believes the Nov. 28 recall vote will show that the public is not blindly following along
- The author believes the “Yangliu” is an atmosphere of social division created at any cost to win the election
Education Point》Does the “Overseas Chinese 3+4 Technical and Vocational Program” really kill four birds with one stone?
The chief writer of the Zhunbi Group criticizes the Overseas Community Affairs Council’s “Overseas Chinese 3+4 Technical and Vocational Program,” saying that although it is touted as a win-win for all four parties, in practice it reduces education to a source of cheap labor, creating structural crises including gaps in education in countries of origin, international human rights concerns and declining higher education quality.
Facts
- The Overseas Community Affairs Council leads the “Overseas Chinese 3+4 Technical and Vocational Program,” intended to link 3 years of vocational high school with 4 years of university of science and technology education. Officials have portrayed it as a mutually beneficial industry-academia partnership.
- Most participants recruited for the program are young people who have completed junior high school or have not yet completed high school, and are minors from countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia.
- Before coming to Taiwan, overseas Chinese students often borrow large sums from brokers to cover fees. After arriving, they become trapped in debt and face unreasonable treatment, including excessive overtime and work that does not match what they were promised.
- Some schools and companies have been exposed for using international students as cheap temporary workers, with extreme human rights abuses such as passport confiscation also reported.
- Private schools participating in the program view it as a tool for securing steady tuition revenue and boosting internationalization performance indicators, leading to compromised teaching and lax standards.
Lin Chi-hsing’s Viewpoint: The modern challenges of practicing the teacher’s calling
University professor Lin Chi-hsing writes about the modern challenges facing the teaching profession, noting that a low threshold for filing complaints with school affairs committees has led teachers to adopt defensive teaching practices, while young people’s psychological problems have worsened. The author recounts being dismissed after enforcing strict discipline and calls for a return to a culture of respecting teachers and valuing education.
Facts
- UNESCO established World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 1994.
- 天下雜誌 reported that 95% of teachers fear being reported, and 79% have adopted defensive teaching practices.
- Ministry of Health and Welfare statistics show that the suicide rate among young people aged 15–24 rose from 5.1 per 100,000 in 2014 to 11.9 in 2024.
- Ministry of Education statistics show that reports of student suicide and self-harm at schools of all levels in 2024 were 17.5 times the 2016 figure.
- Original2023年黃昆輝教授教育基金會民調顯示七成四大學教授認為嚴評成績會導致學生評分較差。
- The author was dismissed after receiving low student ratings for creating a LINE group to share health-related trivia and for strictly managing the classroom.
Companies mentioned：天下雜誌、黃昆輝教授教育基金會
Liu Da-nien’s Viewpoint: Rethinking cross-strait trade and economic ties amid change
Original中華經濟研究院劉大年分析兩岸經貿結構變化，指出臺灣出口重心轉向美國與東協，對陸投資大幅減少。文章強調企業需重新配置產能並建立備援，政府應協助中小企業轉型，透過知中、避險與交流兼顧發展與安全。
Facts
- In the first 8 months of 2026, exports from Taiwan to the United States accounted for 31.4% of total exports
- In the first 8 months of 2026, exports from Taiwan to mainland China (including Hong Kong) accounted for 24.3% of total exports
- In the first 8 months of 2026, exports from Taiwan to ASEAN accounted for 20.0% of total exports
- For all of 2020, exports from Taiwan to mainland China (including Hong Kong) accounted for 43.9% of total exports
- For all of 2020, exports from Taiwan to the United States accounted for 14.6% of total exports
- For all of 2020, exports from Taiwan to ASEAN accounted for 15.4% of total exports
- Taiwan’s investment in mainland China as a share of its total overseas investment fell from 83.8% in 2010 to about 1.05% in the first 8 months of 2026
- Taiwan’s new investment in mainland China totaled US$660 million in the first 8 months of 2026
Companies mentioned：中華經濟研究院、台積電、禾流論壇
Wu Tung-hsiung’s Viewpoint: Breaking through to second-category knowledge—the chorus still has work to do
On World Teachers’ Day, Wu Tung-hsiung explores the spectrum of knowledge, distinguishing between first-category physical knowledge and second-category physiological knowledge. The article praises Karl Pearson for founding statistics and criticizes today’s education for neglecting intellectual inspiration.
Facts
- Original卡爾·皮爾生為20世紀重要思想家，發現第1類知識局限並開拓生物問題計量方法。
- The establishment of statistics as a field can be traced to Biometrika, the journal Pearson founded in 1901.
- The core of classical statistics includes Pearson’s chi-square and correlation analyses, as well as Fisher’s analysis of variance and experimental design.
Opinion: The key to the “Yangliu” taking shape
An opinion piece criticizes the “Yangliu” effect surrounding Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang as a false image. The author argues that Shen lacks substance, while his opponent Chiang Wan-an has performed steadily, and that Taipei voters are not gullible enough—preventing the “Yangliu” from taking shape and ensuring it will eventually vanish like a bubble.
Facts
- The Democratic Progressive Party is trying to use its Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang as the centerpiece of a campaign, emulating the nationwide spillover effect of Han Kuo-yu’s “Hanliu” in 2018.
- The author asserts that the “Yangliu” is an artificial illusion with no grassroots support, nothing more than a passing cloud and a bubble.
- The author says the “Yangliu” needs three conditions to take shape: Shen Po-yang must have substance, enough people must be fools, and Chiang Wan-an must be terrible.
- Shen Po-yang’s act of dipping a chicken cake in Tonchian chili sauce was seen as a publicity stunt and failed to have the expected effect in Taipei.
- The Seine was declared biologically dead after combined sewer overflows caused E. coli and enterococci levels to exceed limits.
- The author says Chiang Wan-an is not terrible and that most attacks on him by the pan-green camp do not hold up.
- The author says Chen Chu was genuinely terrible in Kaohsiung, which enabled Han Kuo-yu to unleash a political storm.
Opinion: “Carbon credits” become “indulgences,” “carbon reduction” becomes “a charade of hypocrisy”—the collective collapse of global climate governance amid geopolitical rivalry
This opinion piece criticizes the collapse of global climate governance amid geopolitical rivalry, saying carbon credit trading has become an indulgence for the rich and exposing the double standards and political maneuvering of Europe and the United States on electric vehicles and supply chains.
Facts
- The European Union is pushing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and countries are rushing to establish carbon exchanges, yet global total and per-capita carbon emissions continue to rise.
- The European Union originally planned to ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles entirely by 2035, but later substantially lowered its emissions-reduction targets for new cars as Chinese electric vehicles gained ground.
- The United States has used trade wars to trigger supply-chain restructuring and friendshoring, leading to duplicated infrastructure and expanded coal-fired power plants.
- The author argues that carbon credit trading is political packaging that uses capital to legitimize pollution, like a modern-day indulgence.
- Developed countries use carbon tariffs to suppress industrialization in developing countries, then rewrite the scoring rules when they lose the competition.
Opinion: Who has the right to tell the story of World War II on behalf of “China”?
This article examines the question of what “China” means when Trump and Xi Jinping refer to World War II, noting that during the war it was the Republic of China government, not the People’s Republic of China, that represented China in cooperation with the Allies. The author argues that political positions should not obscure historical facts and calls on Taiwan to maintain its own independent judgment of its history.
Facts
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping recently discussed World War II, both using the phrase “China and the United States fought Japan side by side.”
- During World War II, the government that represented China in diplomatic and military cooperation with the United States and other Allied countries was the Republic of China government.
- The Cairo Conference in 一九四三年 was attended by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek.
- It is a historical fact that the Chinese Communist Party also took part in the war against Japan.
- “Taking part in the war against Japan” and “representing the Chinese government in Allied diplomacy and strategic coordination” are not the same thing.
Opinion: The bright future of Ningxia Night Market—from affordable street food to an international hub for fine dining
Writing as a graduate of Chinese Culture University's Graduate Institute of Architecture and Urban Design, the author argues that Taipei's Ningxia Night Market needs to evolve from affordable street food to an international hub for fine dining, and proposes four reform paths: food safety, digital payments, self-governance and shared prosperity across the commercial district.
Facts
- Taiwan's night markets were once a globally admired treasure trove of grassroots culture, but in recent years they have faced challenges including soaring rents, a lack of distinctiveness, conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles, and food safety scandals involving unscrupulous vendors.
- Taipei's Ningxia Night Market is known for being “small but remarkably productive,” and has rare potential for high output among night markets across Taiwan.
- Ningxia Night Market is constrained by the physical ceiling of “a very short street and overloaded space.”
- Food safety reform should trace ingredients from their source and make food preparation at stalls transparent, establishing a strict inspection system on par with those of major international restaurant groups.
- The government should promote “digital transformation subsidies” alongside a “三-year tax exemption or reduction grace period” to help vendors adopt electronic payments and cloud-based revenue systems.
- The self-governing association needs to strictly enforce order and regulate business categories, banning duplicate offerings.
- Night market expansion should achieve a 三-way win through community benefit funds, upgrades to the plumbing and exteriors of old apartment buildings, and smart traffic management.
A call to action to immunize universities against ideological parasites: Excerpts from How Political Correctness Is Changing the World (4)
Martin Saad, a professor at 康考迪亞大學, criticizes the school's decolonization and DEI policies, denouncing them as a parasitic woke movement. After refusing to comply with ideological demands, the author was stripped of lecture and course assignments and is calling on universities to return to scientific reason and merit-based appointments.
Facts
- Researchers at 康考迪亞大學 received a government New Frontiers in Research Fund grant for a project titled “Decolonizing Light.”
- 康考迪亞大學 released a five-year strategic plan aimed at fully decolonizing and Indigenizing its curriculum and teaching.
- Donna Kaherakwas Goodleaf, head of curriculum and teaching decolonization at 康考迪亞大學, drew on the principles of the Two Row Wampum Treaty as an ethical framework.
Companies mentioned：康考迪亞大學
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（5）
Flag-raising ceremony for National Day held by the Taiwanese community in Washington; Alexander Yui: Phoenix office to be inaugurated to expand service network
Taiwan's representative to the United States, Alexander Yui, said at a National Day flag-raising ceremony hosted by the Taiwanese community in Washington that the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix would soon be inaugurated. It will be Taiwan's 14th office in the United States, serving around 3萬 Taiwanese residents and businesses including 台積電. He also stressed that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan continue under relevant laws.
Facts
- Republic of China year 115
- 14th office
- About 3萬 Taiwanese residents
- 11 billion US dollars
Companies mentioned：中央社、美京中華會館、台積電
Good morning, World》Taiwan wins 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at Nagoya Asian Games; taekwondo rising star Wang Chieh-ling to carry flag at closing ceremony
This article summarizes several news stories: Taiwan won 5 gold, 17 silver and 33 bronze medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, with taekwondo athlete Wang Chieh-ling named flag-bearer at the closing ceremony; U.S.-Saudi winter harm-reduction strategies sparked discussion, and Centers for Disease Control Director-General Lo Yi-chun said they were cost-effective; DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang and KMT New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chuan held campaign events; Taiwan stocks were affected by U.S. equities, while profits in the financial sector hit a record high; gender equality groups questioned whether Wanhua Precinct police used excessive force; a 成大 team developed a “tree navigation” system to help people find routes shaded by trees; China's Ministry of National Defense announced a China-Laos military cooperation project; a U.S. serviceman was suspected of robbery and murder in Okinawa, Japan; and a fraternity sexual assault case erupted at Cornell University in the United States.
Facts
- 5 gold medals
- 17 silver
- 33 bronze
- Save 19 yuan in medical expenses
- Down to 24.8%
- Ranked 15th
- Rebounded by nearly 7%
- Up 93% year over year
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、成大、國家太空中心、環境部、Google、OpenStreetMap、中央社
Brazil presidential election preliminary count: Bolsonaro's son Flavio narrowly ahead
Preliminary counting in Brazil's presidential election showed former President Jair Bolsonaro's son Flavio Bolsonaro narrowly leading incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, with 51.09% of the vote to Lula's 40.67%. If no candidate wins more than half, the election will proceed to a second-round runoff.
Facts
- 51.09%
- 40.67%
- About 11%
- 80 years old
- 45 years old
- 13 people
Companies mentioned：中央社、路透社
U.K. base suspected of being a terror target; U.S. Air Force withdraws all bombers
The U.S. Air Force has recalled bombers stationed at RAF Fairford in England after the base was suspected of being a target of a terrorist attack and an investigation was launched.
Facts
- Dozens of B-52 and B-1 bomber sorties have already taken off from RAF Fairford to carry out missions
- (Translated by: Ho Hung-ju) 1151005
Companies mentioned：中央社、美聯社、五角大廈、軍事航空追蹤聯盟
Bosnia election: pro-Russian Serb leader Dodik claims victory
Milorad Dodik, the pro-Russian former president of Republika Srpska, the Serb entity in Bosnia, claimed that his party won the election and credited U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for their support.
Facts
- More than 55% of the votes
- About 30 percentage points
- Nearly 9 tenths of the votes counted
- 1995 peace agreement
- The brutal war from 1992 to 1995
- The “Glorious Victory” of 2024
- 1151005
Companies mentioned：中央社、法新社、美聯社
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（5）
Original美國期中選舉牽動美股！摩根大通點名「3大情境」：AI、醫療、能源股誰受惠？
摩根大通 analyzed how 三 scenarios in the U.S. midterm elections could affect stocks, saying political gridlock would benefit defensive and healthcare stocks, a Democratic victory would favor clean energy and healthcare, and a Republican victory would benefit AI infrastructure and traditional energy.
Facts
- 摩根大通 strategist Dubravko Lakos-Bujas said the relationship between this midterm election's outcome and the stock market is more nuanced, creating opportunities for stock-picking strategies.
- Since 1950, the S&P 500 has risen an average of 21% during periods of political gridlock, measured over two-year terms beginning on election day.
- Prediction market platform Polymarket gives Democrats about an 88% chance of triggering a “blue wave.”
- 摩根大通 sees defense contractors, healthcare companies and some technology stocks that are not heavily dependent on AI data center construction benefiting from congressional gridlock.
- If Republicans manage to retain control of both chambers of Congress, it would be the most favorable election outcome for technology stocks, particularly companies involved in AI and infrastructure construction.
Companies mentioned：摩根大通、埃克森美孚、家得寶、福特汽車、Alphabet、SpaceX、Salesforce、卡爾瓦納、新紀元能源、Xcel 能源、Ceco Environmental、布魯姆能源、聯合健康保險、洛克希德馬丁、CoreWeave、美國銀行、Polymarket
Bank of America warns U.S. stocks are showing signs of a repeat of the dot-com bubble! AI stocks are propping up the market; Hartnett says to buy Treasuries
Bank of America strategist Hartnett warned that U.S. stocks are showing signs of a repeat of the dot-com bubble, with AI stocks alone propping up the market. He recommended investing in U.S. Treasuries and watching four key warning signs: market breadth is deteriorating, and the bull-bear indicator is in sell territory.
Facts
- Original美國銀行證券首席投資策略師Michael Hartnett警告美股市場板塊分化與廣度已出現與2000年網路泡沫破裂前夕相似的訊號。
- Among S&P 500 constituents, 400 stocks have fallen below their 50-day moving average and 300 below their 200-day moving average.
- Hartnett advised investors to position themselves in long-term U.S. Treasuries using a strategy he described as “buying shame.”
- The 10-year Treasury yield has risen to 5.33%, its highest level since 2002.
- The allocation to stocks among Bank of America private banking clients has risen to 66.3% of assets under management, a record high.
- Bank of America's bull-bear indicator fell from 9.3 to 8.8 this week but remains in “sell” territory.
- Bond funds attracted net inflows of $18.8 billion in a single week, a significant recent increase.
Companies mentioned：美國銀行、BofA、高盛、甲骨文、ORCL-US、Meta、META-US、Google、GOOGL-US、Jay Cooke & Company
Original美光財報顛覆周期預判！2027年HBM將吞30%DRAM晶圓 長鑫擴產難抵中國算力需求大增
美光's fourth-quarter results beat expectations, overturning claims of a memory glut in 2027. HBM's high wafer consumption and dual AI demand from China and the United States are expected to keep the market tight in 2027, while 長鑫's expansion is mainly intended to meet domestic demand in China.
Facts
- 美光's revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter was $54.2 billion, net income reached $38.4 billion, and gross margin soared to 87%.
- In 2027, HBM will use 30% of DRAM wafers but contribute just 13% of effective capacity.
- In 2025, HBM consumed 18% of global DRAM wafers but contributed only 8% of effective capacity.
- China's server DRAM demand is projected to surge from 3.25EB in 2025 to 6.63EB in 2027.
- 長鑫’s monthly addition of 70,000 wafers in 2027 corresponds to capacity of only 1.7-2.5EB.
- 美光 guided for revenue of US$61.5 billion in the current fiscal quarter, with its gross margin holding at an exceptionally high 86%.
- NAND average prices surged about 30%, while DRAM average prices rose by 10-plus percentage points quarter over quarter.
Companies mentioned：三星、SK海力士、美光、長鑫存儲、長鑫
〈Taiwan Stock Market Pre-Open Briefing〉台積電 evaluates cooperation with Terafab; 鴻海 teams up with 輝達 to bring robot assembly technology into GB300 production
台積電 is evaluating a factory partnership with Terafab, while 鴻海 and 輝達 are advancing robot assembly technology for GB300. Taiwan stocks hit a record high, with geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve developments in focus next week.
Facts
- 台積電 is exploring cooperation with Terafab, the wafer fab owned by Elon Musk, and considering setting up a second campus in Texas, United States.
- 輝達’s technical team has joined 鴻海 in bringing the latest robotic automation technology into the GB300 assembly process. The Busbar assembly success rate has exceeded 95%.
- Taiwan stocks rose 122.25 points, or 0.25%, to close at 48475.74 on Friday, setting another closing high.
- 證交所 and 櫃買中心 announced 3 additional stocks subject to trading restrictions, including 大量, 高力 and 浩鼎. The restrictions will be in effect from October 5 to October 12.
- 華碩’s Q3 notebook subscription numbers rose 70% quarter over quarter as it aggressively promotes Qualcomm’s flagship AI PCs to gain market share.
Companies mentioned：IT之家、財聞社、Terafab、台積電、輝達、NVIDIA、鴻海、三星、德州儀器、證交所、櫃買中心、大量、高力、浩鼎、華碩、台電、映泰、精測
〈Inside China〉Some want to leave, others are waiting to get in: the workplace fortress behind the flight attendant kneeling incident
After the 東航 flight attendant kneeling incident came to light, former flight attendant Yang Nan described the industry’s high-pressure conditions, saying a single complaint can severely damage performance and complaints from gold card passengers are easily upheld. This leaves employees afraid of making mistakes and prompts them to quit, creating a fortress effect.
Facts
- A 東航 (600115-CN) flight attendant got into a dispute with a passenger after a meal cart bumped the passenger’s elbow during cabin service, culminating in a moment when the attendant knelt down.
- Former flight attendant Yang Nan was accused by a passenger of failing to hand out wet wipes. Although there was no evidence and the passenger later offered only a one-sided account, the company still deemed the complaint valid.
- To be promoted, flight attendants must first complete 800 flight hours to become full-fledged economy-class flight attendants (AT), after which they may be promoted to economy-class supervisors (BAT) based on their performance.
- After Yang Nan was complained about, she not only ranked at the bottom in performance but was also required to complete corrective measures, including obtaining commendation letters from five chief flight attendants on subsequent flights.
- An airline’s service quality oversight department almost always deems and accepts complaints from platinum and gold card passengers as valid, as long as they do not involve flight safety.
- Yang Nan’s airline once randomly assigned a crew to a flight to Christchurch, with 十幾 hours each on the outbound and return legs. After the trip, she received a call from the cabin manager saying a complaint had been made.
- Airlines sometimes send inspectors disguised as ordinary passengers to conduct undercover checks and test whether flight attendants can respond to situations as they arise.
Companies mentioned：東航、中國三大航之一某航空公司、第一財經
Japan | m3.com（4）
Marriage and child-rearing issues for doctors in regional placement programs
Content on marriage and child-rearing issues for doctors in regional placement programs is available exclusively to physician members of m3.com, with experienced experts and doctors providing answers on Docpedia LIFESTYLE.
Companies mentioned：m3.com、Docpedia LIFESTYLE
[Manga] Passed the national exam! What was waiting at home…
An episode depicting a newly qualified doctor facing pressure and expectations from family at home, who assume that “doctors are rich,” after passing the national exam. Posts by current medical students and doctors are adapted into manga.
When a clinic owner tests positive for influenza…
This exclusive content for physician members of m3.com introduces a Docpedia LIFESTYLE service in which experts and doctors answer questions about what clinic owners should do after testing positive for influenza, as well as questions about careers and lifestyles.
Companies mentioned：m3.com、Docpedia LIFESTYLE
“AI comforted me…” A doctor’s dramatic experience and predictions for the future
A special feature presenting doctors’ free-form comments on using AI. It shares candid views from the medical field, from positive opinions to concerns.
Facts
- 6 sessions in total
- vol.7
Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所（1）
【中信金】Announcement on the death of a director of subsidiary The Tokyo Star Bank, Limited
中信金 announced that Shinji Sakai, an outside director of subsidiary The Tokyo Star Bank, Limited, died on 115年10月3日. His original term was due to run through 116年6月22日, and no successor has been appointed.
Facts
- 中信金 announces the death of a director of subsidiary The Tokyo Star Bank, Limited
- The deceased was outside director 榊井伸次 (Shinji Sakai).
- The change was due to death; the reason was also death.
- Original term: 115/06/23 to 116/06/22
Companies mentioned：中信金、The Tokyo Star Bank, Limited