“Fumino Kimura Calendar 2027” to be released on Nov. 23 (Good Letter Day)! The theme is “Timeless Beauty”—the timeless beauty of Fumino Kimura in the final year of her 30s.
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株式会社ワニブックス will release actress Fumino Kimura’s “Fumino Kimura Calendar 2027” on Nov. 23, 2026. The theme is “Timeless Beauty,” and a release event will also be held that day at 六本木蔦屋書店.
[LINEマンガ] Create a story of your own with works officially approved by their creators! AI story chat “byUs” launches
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LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 has launched “byUs,” an AI story chat using works approved by their original authors, on its digital comics service LINEマンガ. On the Korean version, NAVER WEBTOON, users held a total of 14 million conversations in the first 10 weeks. The service has also had positive effects, including increased views of original works and growth in new users.
Facts
14 million conversations in total
67%
105%
June 2026
10 weeks
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEマンガ、NAVER WEBTOON、Sensor Tower
“DocumentOn” addresses advertising regulations under the Specified Commercial Transactions Act
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies began offering a review feature addressing advertising regulations under the Specified Commercial Transactions Act for its AI document review service “DocumentOn” on Oct. 15, 2026.
Facts
Available from Oct. 15, 2026
More than 9,000 companies as of the end of July 2026
Enjoy the sweet-and-tart taste of Amaou strawberries and a chewy texture! “Strawberry Mochi [Bag]” launches!
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チロルチョコ株式会社 will launch “Strawberry Mochi [Bag],” filled with mochi gummy and strawberry sauce made with 100% Amaou strawberries, on Nov. 2, 2026. The price is 108 yen (tax included).
Facts
Made with 100% Amaou strawberries
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
1 bag (5 pieces): 108 yen (suggested retail price, tax included)
チロルチョコ株式会社 will release “Tirol-Choco Strawberry Variety Pack,” featuring 4 strawberry flavors, at Sugi Pharmacy stores nationwide from Nov. 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of スギ薬局グループ.
[Tokyo Game Dungeon 14] The release of the alternate-account labyrinth novel RPG “Haishin Shoujo no Uraaka Meikyu” has been confirmed! The “TGS2026 playable demo,” which was well received at Tokyo Game Show 2026, will be on display!
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株式会社ジー・モード will exhibit at the indie game showcase “Tokyo Game Dungeon 14,” taking place on Oct. 31, and will unveil the TGS2026 playable demo of “Haishin Shoujo no Uraaka Meikyu.” Special merchandise will also be sold at the booth.
ゴディバ ジャパン株式会社 will sell the “2026 Black Friday Happy Bag,” a Black Friday-exclusive assortment of chocolates, in limited quantities starting Nov. 13, 2026.
YOLU’s first collaboration cafe opens for a limited time in Omotesando! New menus featuring a limited-edition “night parfait,” drinks and a hair mask are available!
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The first limited-time cafe from the YOLU brand, developed by 株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ, will open at MOSKA by GingerGarden in Omotesando on Nov. 19, 2026. It will serve night parfaits, drinks and special menus featuring a hair mask.
Facts
November 19 (Thu.)–November 25 (Wed.), 2026
4,300 yen per person (tax included)
Equivalent to 1,650 yen (tax included)
Includes 1 hour and 30 minutes of free-flow tea
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ、YOLU、MOSKA by GingerGarden、Ginger Garden
Double bonus items featuring The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave! Double feature!! December issue of 任天堂 specialist magazine Nintendo Dream on sale
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The December 2026 issue of 任天堂 specialist magazine Nintendo Dream goes on sale on Oct. 21. This issue features The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, with bonus items for both, and includes a schedule book and a B2 poster as special supplements. The price is 1,280 yen (tax included).
Nintendo Switch™ game “Astria no Zaika” launches on March 25, 2027 (Thu.), with preorders now open! Details on the main cast, retailer-specific bonuses and product information have also been revealed!
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株式会社エディア has announced that its new otome game “Astria no Zaika” for Nintendo Switch will launch on March 25, 2027, with preorders now open. Details on the main cast, retailer-specific bonuses and product information have also been revealed.
GiGO-exclusive prizes and “Stella Sora-yaki” are coming! Announcement of the “Stella Sora × GiGO Campaign”
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment will hold a collaboration campaign with Yostar’s smartphone app “Stella Sora” at GiGO Group locations nationwide and online starting Oct. 31, 2026. Limited-edition prizes will be offered and “Stella Sora-yaki” will be sold during the campaign.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
Nov. 29, 2026
500 yen
650 yen
500SP
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGO、株式会社Yostar、Yostar, Inc.
[BIRTHDAY BAR] The 2nd collaboration with popular illustrator “norahi”! Limited-edition items to brighten the holiday season are here!
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The gift select shop BIRTHDAY BAR, operated by 株式会社ナイスクラップ, will release holiday-exclusive items from its 2nd collaboration with popular illustrator norahi on Dec. 3. Advance preorders open on Oct. 22 on PAL CLOSET, ZOZOTOWN and Rakuten Fashion.
Popular ramen shops known for their long lines gather in Takasaki! “Takasaki Ramen Festival 2027” announced: 20 shops compete over 2 weeks, with celebrated shops rotating weekly for visitors to compare their ultimate bowls
[Oct. 19 is Overseas Travel Day] “SOU＋YOU,” the world’s soup protein, now comes in 9 varieties! A giveaway campaign lets you shop your way to a travel mood
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will hold a giveaway campaign from Oct. 19 to Dec. 31 to celebrate the expansion of its soup protein “SOU＋YOU” lineup to 9 varieties.
Lifestyle brand RofJ BY JUMP SHOP, created by JUMP SHOP, opens its first location in Sapporo, Hokkaido! A limited-time store opens at 札幌PARCO starting Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026!
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RofJ BY JUMP SHOP, the lifestyle brand of JUMP SHOP operated by ベネリック株式会社, will open a limited-time pop-up shop at 札幌PARCO starting October 31, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29
2,970 yen each (tax included)
Complete set / ¥11,880 (tax included)
¥24,200 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ベネリック株式会社、JUMP SHOP、RofJ BY JUMP SHOP、集英社、週刊少年ジャンプ、DRAGON BALL、銀魂、NARUTO-ナルト-、ONE PIECE、HUNTER×HUNTER、札幌PARCO、RofJ BY JUMP SHOP POP UP SHOP in SHIBUYA、RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK、RofJ BY JUMP SHOP POP UP SHOP in SHINSAIBASHI、心斎橋PARCO
【新潟医療福祉大学】High school-university partnership workshop to be held on Nov. 2 (Monday): “What are the outcomes of inquiry-based learning?”—How should high schools assess inquiry-based learning and connect it to learning and research at universities?
Sold out immediately within 1 month of its launch! TBSラジオ and SANGEAN collaboration radio to go back on sale in limited quantities from 10/19.
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TBSラジオ began selling a limited number of its “Wide FM Radio & Bluetooth Speaker,” a collaboration model with SANGEAN for the station’s 75th anniversary, again at noon on October 19.
Facts
75th anniversary of its launch
Today, Monday, October 19
Sales were originally scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 1
Price: 15,000 yen (tax included)
Resale start: October 19, 2026, from 12:00 noon
Expected delivery: around late February to early March 2027
Japan’s largest market for reptiles and unusual plants is launching! The Reptiles Fever × Hentai Shokubutsu Club FES collaboration will bring a huge celebration of “passion culture” to Osaka.
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A collaboration event between “Reptiles Fever” and “Hentai Shokubutsu Club FES,” organized by テレビ大阪, will be held at Intex Osaka in February 2027. Around 300 shops will gather at the approximately 10,000-square-meter venue, selling and exhibiting reptiles and unusual plants.
May TARAKO’s thoughts reach many people. TARAKO collection “Untouched Sky ~Little Wing~” set for the stage, produced by WAKUプロデュース
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WAKUプロデュース has announced that TARAKO’s collection “Untouched Sky ~Little Wing~” will be staged at Akasaka Red Theater starting December 9, 2026. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale through カンフェティ.
【Announcement】A story about the construction of the “Battleship Musashi” comes to the stage with a star-studded cast—reading play “4/63” set for January 2027 at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Theater!
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The reading play “4/63” is set to be staged at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Theater in January 2027. The production, featuring a star-studded cast, centers on a story about the construction of the Battleship Musashi.
Facts
Original2027年1月8日(金)〜1月11日(月・祝)
Scheduled to go on sale October 31, 2026, at 12:00
¥8,500 (S seat / tax included)
¥7,500 (general seat / tax included)
¥10,500 (S seat with script / tax included)
¥12,500 (S seat with script and program / tax included)
¥9,500 (general seat with script / tax included)
¥11,500 (general seat with script and program / tax included)
Began working in entertainment in 2002.
Was active as a member of 劇団EXILE until 2024
Began producing theater in 2023.
Wrote, directed and produced 13 stage plays and reading plays over 3 years.
Companies mentioned：株式会社七十八、カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社、axing the ceo、長崎三菱造船所、キノブックス、夕張国際ファンタスティック映画祭、劇団EXILE、東京都交響楽団
Author Haruki Murakami humorously responds to a listener’s question on the 93rd edition of his radio show: “Murakami Radio: My Favorite Songs & Listener Messages 6”
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The 93rd edition of “Murakami Radio,” hosted by author Haruki Murakami, will air on TOKYO FM and 38 JFN stations nationwide at 19:00 on October 25, 2026. It will feature the 6th installment of “My Favorite Songs & Listener Messages,” a segment responding to messages from listeners.
Fashion subscription service AnotherADdress launches new appointment-only “Choose Your Fashion Consultation” service at Toranomon Hills
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AnotherADdress, a fashion subscription service operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores, will launch an appointment-only “Choose Your Fashion Consultation” service at Toranomon Hills on October 20, 2026.
Shinji Takeda reveals why he has more time with his family—the surprising reason was commuting by train! Former lawmaker Kensuke Miyazaki explains how he gets his wife’s permission to go out drinking. Former AKB member Tomomi Kasai reveals how she lost about 30 kilograms!
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AbemaTV aired episode #8 of “Himitsu no Mamaen 3” on October 18, 2026. Shinji Takeda shared how commuting by train helped him make time for his family, while Kensuke Miyazaki revealed his approach to persuading his wife to let him go out drinking. Tomomi Kasai also revealed her “5W1H Diet,” through which she lost about 30 kilograms after giving birth. The program also featured a segment following a mother who is president of a seafood company.
Facts
From 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026
Total views have surpassed 220 million
Weight increased to 75 kg
About 30 kg of weight loss
A giant live-fish truck worth more than ¥20 million
SNIDEL launches a collaboration with LA-based lifestyle brand Juicy Couture! A glamorous collection adorned with glitter and rhinestones goes on sale Thursday, October 22.
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株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ’s womenswear brand SNIDEL will launch a collaboration collection with LA-born lifestyle brand Juicy Couture on October 22.
Facts
Original10:00に
Monday, Oct. 19
Oct. 22 (Thu.)
¥7,920
¥9,900
¥13,200
¥17,930
¥14,960
¥8,800
￥15,950
￥16,940
¥18,920
¥25,960
¥29,920
¥7,700
\7,920
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、SNIDEL、Juicy Couture、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE
A seminar titled “Biosignal Technology and Business Prospects 2030,” led by Takeshi Oshiro, Deputy Director of the Advanced Technology Lab at 株式会社日本総合研究所, will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar titled “Biosignal Technology and Business Prospects 2030,” led by Takeshi Oshiro of 株式会社日本総合研究所, on November 25, 2026.
Collaboration underway between “Sweet Home Maid” and the idle RPG “STELLAR IDOL PROJECT”!
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The collaboration event “Stellar Story Memories” between “STELLAR IDOL PROJECT,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA, and “Sweet Home Maid” is underway from October 19, 2026. Limited-edition idols, music, and interior items will be available through November 2, 2026.
“AMNIBUS” to exhibit at “Animate Girls Festival 2026”! A wide range of newly illustrated merchandise from the TV anime “Medalist” will be sold in advance!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ will exhibit at “Animate Girls Festival 2026,” taking place November 7–8, 2026, with an “AMNIBUS” booth and will sell newly illustrated merchandise from the TV anime “Medalist” in advance.
Facts
Saturday, November 7, 2026–Sunday, November 8, 2026
SHOTA TAKAYANAGI™’s art book “MAKE EARTH.,” planned and produced by 株式会社Club50, won gold at the “Asian Print Awards 2026,” held in Shanghai, China, in October 2026, and also took first place at “Innovation Print Awards 2026 Asia-Pacific & Japan,” hosted by Fujifilm Business Innovation in September of the same year.
RECORE to exhibit at “Reuse×Tech Conference for 2027” and speak at 2 seminars on the growth of the reuse business and transaction security
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株式会社RECORE will exhibit at “Reuse×Tech Conference for 2027,” taking place October 20 and 21, 2026, and speak at 2 seminars on the growth of the reuse business and transaction security.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
More than 500 companies have adopted the system
More than 1,800 stores nationwide have adopted the system
Right Brothers to launch corporate training program simulating M&A decision-making on November 1
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Right Brothers株式会社 will launch a corporate training program on November 1, 2026, using “M&A Management Board: Food Service Industry Edition,” a board game co-developed with エンタケア研究所. The program is designed for training young employees at M&A brokerage firms and for student recruitment internships. A special trial event for prospective participants will be held on October 29.
Facts
Launching on Sunday, November 1, 2026
On Thursday, October 29, 2026
Capacity: first 8 applicants
Original基本料金 ：1セット132,000円
An experiential event for 20 students graduating in 2028
“Tabemonogatari Hiroba,” an interactive event where parents and children learn about the importance of food, draws more than 16,000 visitors over 2 days
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The media outlets “macaroni” and “ELEMINIST,” operated by 株式会社トラストリッジ, jointly held the event “Tabemonogatari Hiroba” at Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria on September 5 and 6, 2026, drawing more than 16,000 visitors. The event received high ratings, including a satisfaction score of 92.8%, and the next event has been scheduled for March 22, 2027.
Facts
More than 16,000 visitors in total over 2 days
92.8% satisfaction
93.2% would recommend it to family and friends
15 companies supporting food and daily life exhibited
“What kind of work would you like to do in the future?” Food photographer who switched careers from a food company featured in Suginami Ward’s career guidebook for elementary and junior high school students, “Local Jobs Guidebook DX”
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Shoko Ota, representative director of 株式会社Light & Green, has been featured as a food photographer in “Local Jobs Guidebook DX,” a career education resource for elementary and junior high school students in Suginami Ward. Ota changed careers after working at a food company and explains how combining around 10 years of experience with photography skills led to her current profession, as well as the photography process and the significance of her work.
Facts
A nationwide food photography network of around 140 people
The 2026 edition features more than 107 companies and organizations
Worked at a food trading company for around 10 years
“For storage, leave it to Kase”: 株式会社加瀬倉庫 and prepaid coin parking operator デイパーク株式会社 launch business partnership to create synergies
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株式会社加瀬倉庫 and デイパーク株式会社 have launched a business partnership to make effective use of land through joint operations combining their self-storage and prepaid coin parking businesses.
[ジョルジオ アルマーニ] Launch of “DREAMS OF THE DUNE,” the 3rd chapter of its collaboration with KITH; limited-time pop-in at the ジョルジオ アルマーニ Omotesando store
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ジョルジオ アルマーニ is holding a limited-time pop-in at its Omotesando store through Nov. 6 to mark “DREAMS OF THE DUNE,” the 3rd chapter of its collaboration with KITH.
[Dior] Celebrities wearing Dior at the 21st Rome Film Festival
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On Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, Camille Cottin, Deva Cassel and Vittoria Puccini appeared on the red carpet wearing Dior at the 21st Rome International Film Festival.
Librus株式会社 publishes insight report, “What are the differences between the SCS assessment system and ISMS? Why companies that have already obtained certification also need to take action”
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Librus株式会社 has published an insight report explaining the differences between the SCS assessment system and ISMS, and why companies that have already obtained certification also need to take action.
“How do you build a beloved brand in an era without right answers?” — 米永 さら沙, executive officer at Muture, to speak at “Jam Studio No. 4,” hosted by Studio
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米永さら沙, executive officer at 株式会社Muture, will speak at the talk event “Jam Studio No. 4,” hosted by Studio株式会社 on Oct. 29, 2026, sharing her views on “building a beloved brand in an era without right answers.”
A new-series launch campaign featuring coin giveaways is also underway! The legendary archmage betrayed by his beloved disciple retires?! “The Great Archmage Enjoys a Leisurely Life in the Countryside” begins serialization on マンガPark from Oct. 18!
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The new manga “The Great Archmage Enjoys a Leisurely Life in the Countryside” begins serialization on マンガPark, operated by 株式会社白泉社, from Oct. 18. A reading challenge campaign is being held to mark the launch, distributing 5 bonus coins.
Prime Minister Takaichi to make offering, likely skip visit during Yasukuni Shrine’s autumn festival
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During Yasukuni Shrine’s autumn festival, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a private offering of tamagushi (sacred branches) through 自民黨 General Council Chairman Hiroshi Kajiyama and has also offered a sakaki tree arrangement, but is leaning toward not visiting in person. Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Noritsune Ibari and 自民黨 lawmaker Yasutoshi Nishimura visited the shrine.
Facts
During the festival, which runs through the 19th
Sanae Takaichi on the 17th, via
During this year’s spring festival in April
Last year’s autumn festival in October
Japan’s Aug. 15 anniversary of its defeat in World War II
Hornet nest found at family grave; 6 stung while preparing to relocate ancestors’ remains
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A huge hornet nest was found at a family grave in Touwu Township, Miaoli County. A swarm attacked 6 people who were inspecting arrangements to relocate their ancestors’ remains, and 5 were taken to hospital for treatment.
NCC chair nominee’s 民進黨 membership raises questions; Yuan Hsiu-hui: I will act professionally
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立法院 reviewed the list of NCC commissioner nominees. Chair nominee Yuan Hsiu-hui faced questions about her political neutrality because she is a member of 民進黨. She pledged to act professionally and not put party affiliation first; the other 6 commissioners are unaffiliated.
Wei Ping-cheng: Poll numbers improving; Chen Su-yueh: criticism is a motivation to keep moving forward
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Wei Ping-cheng, the Kuomintang’s Changhua County mayoral candidate, said his poll numbers were improving and proposed a policy to increase the population. The camp of Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Su-yueh said the polls were motivation to move forward, while independent candidate Chiu Chien-fu called for a county policy debate.
Jia 45 rural road opens, easing travel for residents of Lucao, Puzi and Yizhu
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The section of Jia 45 rural road serving the later phase of the Machouhou Industrial Park in Chiayi County has opened, cutting travel times for residents of Lucao, Puzi, Yizhu and Budai to the county government district and Provincial Highway 82. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang said the later phase covers about 343.8 hectares, with 95 companies having bought land and moved in.
Facts
Widened to 24 meters
Development area of about 343.8 hectares
95 companies have bought land and moved in
7 companies have already obtained factory registration and are operating
Another 43 companies have obtained construction permits
About 430 hectares combined for the first and later phases
Amendment to Elderly Welfare Act affects 130,000 people; subsidies for dentures, artificial lenses and heart stents at risk
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An opposition-proposed amendment to Article 22 of the Elderly Welfare Act passed its third reading, removing the basis for subsidies for medical items not covered by National Health Insurance. The Ministry of Health and Welfare estimates that at least 130,000 low- and middle-income seniors will be affected, with budget allocations for subsidies for dentures, artificial lenses and heart stents also impacted.
Facts
At least 130,000 low- and middle-income seniors affected
About 83% of people aged 65 and older
About 55,000 low-income elderly people at the end of 2025
More than 84,000 elderly people in low- and middle-income households
Elderly Welfare Act amendment sparks controversy; 民進黨 caucus: Executive Yuan should not accept it wholesale
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立法院 passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Elderly Welfare Act in its third reading, requiring the central government to subsidize health insurance premiums for disadvantaged seniors. 民進黨 caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung, secretary-general Fan Yun and others criticized the amendment for failing to clarify its funding source, warning it could add NT$40 billion in annual spending and squeeze other social welfare budgets. They urged the Executive Yuan to respond within legal and constitutional bounds and not accept the measure wholesale.
Tung Tzu-wei proposes NT$600 TPASS subsidy; 民進黨 youth volunteer group backs him
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Tung Tzu-wei, 民進黨’s Keelung mayoral candidate, proposed a NT$600 TPASS commuting subsidy and received backing from 民進黨’s youth volunteer group. He also plans to work with bus operators to improve transportation.
Money-laundering group leader caught seeking fortune at Earth God temple; Kaohsiung police arrest 20
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Kaohsiung police arrested 20 people, including the surnamed Liu ringleader, in an investigation into a large-scale money-laundering group using corporate accounts. A member surnamed Lin was caught seeking fortune at an Earth God temple in Zuoying. Police also seized more than NT$1.02 million in cash and a large quantity of evidence.
Facts
A fee of NT$300,000 to NT$500,000 for each account
Compensation calculated at 3 per thousand of the amount laundered
Hsinchu City baseball stadium’s 50th anniversary exhibition games start 11/1; free tickets available
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Renovation work at Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium was completed in September. To mark its 50th anniversary, the city government will hold exhibition games from Nov. 1 to 3, with 4 teams from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea taking part, alongside performances by entertainers. Admission is free with tickets.
Songshan Airport relocation platform: Chiang Wan-an says he is willing to work with the central government to put supporting measures in place
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport as part of his platform. The latest poll showed opposition outstripping support. Chiang said he was willing to coordinate with the central government on supporting measures and mentioned progress on Terminal 3 and the runway at Taoyuan International Airport. Executive Yuan Secretary-General Chang Tun-han stressed the complexity of the relocation issue.
Penghu farmed cobia featured in new dish, with plans to develop a brand
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澎湖區漁會 unveiled a new dish, “Cobia Tomato and Wild Vegetable Soup,” and plans to develop it as a brand and bring it to convenience stores and supermarkets. Penghu cobia farming accounts for 9 tenths of domestic production.
Facts
accounts for 9 tenths of domestic aquaculture production
Cobia production value in 114 reached NT$217.74 million
Average cobia production value over the past 5 years reached NT$410 million
New De'nan Police Station building in Tainan breaks ground, strengthening police deployment around Shalun
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Construction has begun on a new building for De'nan Police Station under the Guiren Precinct of the Tainan City Police Department. The project will cost more than NT$94 million, and officials are seeking to expand staffing from 15 to 25 to strengthen public safety around Shalun.
Could Elderly Welfare Act amendments affect subsidies for vulnerable seniors? TPP caucus says multiple legal safeguards are in place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The TPP caucus responded to controversy over amendments to the Elderly Welfare Act, saying existing laws provide multiple safeguards for medical subsidies for vulnerable seniors and that deleting some provisions will not cut off subsidies. It also clarified that health insurance subsidies for seniors come from government budgets and are unrelated to losses in the National Health Insurance fund.
Facts
income tax rate below 20%
Spending on health insurance subsidies for seniors accounts for less than 1% of the annual budget
about NT$21.02 billion in health insurance premium funding
annual rent below NT$150,000
the government’s total budget for fiscal year 116 reaches NT$3.9 trillion
Should you avoid talking politics with strangers? How supporters of different candidates can have friendly conversations [Book excerpt]
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This article is excerpted from The Surprising Power of Tiny Interactions, a new book by University of Chicago psychology professor Nicholas Epley. It explores why people overestimate the risks of negative interactions with those whose views differ from theirs, and cites research showing that real conversations can reduce prejudice and bring people closer. The article recounts the author’s political conversation with a sheriff who supported Trump, as well as Daryl Davis’s efforts to dispel hatred through dialogue, emphasizing the importance of friendly communication.
Facts
smoked 15 cigarettes a day
accuracy was just 56%
only 0.26% of people had negative feelings
inspired at least 515 studies
including 1,383 tests of it
more than 250,000 participants in total
from 38 different countries
94% of the studies observed
an analysis based on nearly 4,000 Americans
ranging from 50% to 300%
persuaded at least 200 people to leave extremist groups
金管會: 3 companies apply to establish digital insurers, including 2 property insurers and 1 life insurer
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金管會 Chairperson Peng Jin-long said 3 companies have submitted applications to establish digital insurance companies: 2 property insurers and 1 life insurer. The applications will be reviewed as soon as possible.
Some of Ao You-xiang’s Wulongyuan trademarks revoked; 智慧局 says review followed regulations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Some trademarks for cartoonist Ao You-xiang’s “Wulongyuan and design” were revoked by 經濟部智慧財產局 after they were found not to have been used for 3 years. 智慧局 clarified that it had not sent staff to collect evidence at his home or studio, and stressed that only product and service categories for which use was not proven were revoked. The parties concerned may still seek administrative remedies.
Facts
trademark unused for 3 years
paid trademark fees continuously for the past 10 years
Street Fighter tops North American box office; documentary on blood-test fraudster opens strongly
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Action film Street Fighter topped the North American box office with US$31 million, while documentary You Can See Everything came in second with US$15 million. The film focuses on Theranos founder Holmes.
Golden Bell radio award winner Huang Po-wen organizes charity sports day for children in rural areas
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Golden Bell radio award winner Huang Po-wen led the 秀傳醫療體系錫卿文教基金會 in holding the “2026 Wild Kids Charity Sports Day and Charity Market” at 鹿江國際中小學 in Lukang Township. Professional basketball players, national soccer team players and cheerleaders were invited to cheer on children from rural areas.
Taiwanese precision smart manufacturing firms vie to supply AIDC components and equipment
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Strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers and data center (AIDC) infrastructure is driving demand for key components and high-end precision manufacturing equipment. Taiwanese firms including 東元、上銀、新代科技、東台、台灣瀧澤、經寶精密、富強鑫、捷流閥業、台灣氣立 and 東佑達 are vying for supply-chain opportunities in AI infrastructure, servers and data centers.
Trump announces November start of work on historic Washington golf course, defying court ruling
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Trump announced a redevelopment plan for the East Potomac golf course, with work expected to begin on Nov. 15, defying a federal judge’s requirement for advance notice. The move has sparked a legal battle, and Judge Reyes has ordered tree-cutting to stop and summoned 內政部 officials.
Venezuela’s opposition reaffirms Machado as leader, urges interim government to let her return
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Venezuela’s opposition coalition reaffirmed exiled Nobel Peace Prize laureate Machado as its leader and pressed the interim government to allow her to return home. The move came during transition talks following the ouster of Maduro.
Will TISA set a minimum holding period? Peng Jin-long: It has been discussed; we respect 財政部
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金管會 Chairman Peng Jin-long said the TISA tax expenditure assessment report may not need to be submitted by the end of the year. He said the minimum holding period and other aspects of the TISA system had been discussed with 財政部, and that the Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Act would also be revised.
Pingtung institution director suspected of molestation; county sets 3-day deadline for investigation report
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屏東縣政府 received a report alleging that the director of a welfare institution for people with disabilities was involved in a molestation incident. The county government has asked the institution’s board to suspend the suspect and complete an investigation report within 3 days. It will also help the victim access support services and legal assistance.
Civic groups call for official languages law to protect Taiwan residents’ right to education in their mother tongues
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Civic groups urged 行政院 to take the investigation report by 監察院 seriously and promptly enact an official languages law to protect Taiwan residents’ right to education in their mother tongues and their basic human rights, and to launch transitional justice for languages.
Driver abandons car after crash in Taichung; police to investigate
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A traffic accident occurred on Section 1 of Zhongqing Road in North District, Taichung. The driver of the car involved left the scene, and police have collected evidence and are tracing the driver’s identity to determine responsibility.
Fairchild to hold baseball camp in Taiwan in November, pass on experience and hopes to sample stinky tofu
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Taiwanese-American baseball player Stuart Fairchild will return to Taiwan in November to hold a baseball training camp and share his experience, and to meet Chen Chieh-hsien. He hopes to shift the focus of his future career back to Asia and plans to return to Taiwan at least once a year.
China home prices edge up in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen in September; second- and third-tier cities continue to fall
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中國國家統計局 released September home price data. Prices of new and existing homes in first-tier cities edged up, while those in second- and third-tier cities continued to fall, although their year-on-year declines narrowed.
Facts
70 major and medium-sized cities
First-tier cities up 0.1% month on month
Shenzhen rose ...0.3%, respectively
Beijing fell 0.2%
New home prices rose month on month in 17 cities
First-tier city prices up 0.2% month on month
Existing home prices rose month on month in 9 cities
James sets out in 費城76人 jersey, seeks 5th career title in 24th season
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Star LeBron James announced he was joining 費城76人, beginning his 24th season and seeking his 5th NBA championship. He joins teammates including Embiid and Maxey in a lineup aiming to lead the team to its first title since 1983.
First factory breaks ground at Chiayi County’s Zhongpu Industrial Park, manufacturing hydraulic machinery
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和富工業, the first company to break ground at the Zhongpu Industrial Park in Chiayi County, planned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, manufactures hydraulic machinery and fluid transmission equipment. It is investing NT$45 million, with completion expected in 116 and operations slated to begin in 117. Its products will mainly be exported to Australia, Europe and the United States.
Lu Hsiu-yen to chair Chiang Wan-an campaign headquarters; Chiang Chi-chen says everyone will work together
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Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen has accepted a request to chair the campaign headquarters of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. Kuomintang Taichung mayoral candidate Chiang Chi-chen said they were like brothers and sisters and would divide up the work.
Taiwan dollar plunges 1.67 jiao at midday, provisionally closing at 32.505
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The Taiwan dollar provisionally closed at 32.505 per U.S. dollar at midday in the Taipei foreign exchange market, plunging 1.67 jiao. Trading volume reached US$1.282 billion.
Review of Tongxiao-Datan second gas pipeline resumes; stronger case needed for necessity and reasonableness
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中油 plans to build a long-distance subsea gas pipeline from Tongxiao in Miaoli to Datan in Taoyuan. The project underwent its 2nd preliminary environmental review today. Review committee members called for a stronger explanation of the project’s necessity and reasonableness, and the case will be reviewed again after revisions.
Facts
Total length: approximately 85.5 kilometers
Demand: approximately 2.444 million tons per year
Designed capacity: 600 tons per hour
Gas transmission has already exceeded capacity by 830 tons
Estimated increase in pipeline inventory: approximately 3.6 million cubic meters
There are already 3 offshore pipelines in the Tongxiao waters
中油 and 台電 are also planning 4 intersecting offshore pipelines in the area
Crossing the habitat of the Chinese white dolphin 6 times
The onshore project is expected to remove 4200 square meters of protected forest
Plans currently call for replacing only 840 square meters with green space
E-cigarette recycling is not enough; education alliance urges swift third-reading passage of bill to regulate possession
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國教行動聯盟 called on 立法院 to quickly pass amendments to the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act in its third reading, bringing e-cigarette possession under the law. 衛福部 said it hopes the amendments will curb disorder and increase enforcement personnel.
Facts
633 kilograms of e-cigarettes collected in the first month
Stocks and currency battered; central bank issues intraday statement, says New Taiwan dollar remains relatively stable and it will intervene as needed
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The New Taiwan dollar fell 4.63 jiao in a week, its biggest weekly drop in more than 1 year. The central bank issued an intraday statement stressing that the currency remained relatively stable and saying it would intervene as needed.
Facts
The New Taiwan dollar fell 4.63 jiao in a week
Broke below the NT$32.5 mark
The New Taiwan dollar fell 1.37% last week
On Oct. 12, US$1 exchanged for NT$31.895
NT$32.338 on Oct. 16
Cumulative decline reached 15.7%
The decline over the same period was just 5.4%
Sold a net total of US$19.402 billion in Taiwan stocks
Keen Sword exercise on largest scale ever; U.S. aircraft carrier also taking part
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The U.S.-Japan Keen Sword joint exercise is the largest ever. The U.S. aircraft carrier Roosevelt is participating, and Japan's Type 25 land-based anti-ship missile is being used in a large-scale exercise for the first time.
Facts
Approximately 45,000 Self-Defense Forces personnel