Water outage (Nantou County, Changhua County, Taichung City)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Caotun Township in Nantou County, Fenyuan Township in Changhua County, and Wuri District in Taichung City. The outage is scheduled from 10:42 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 25, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out emergency repairs to a leaking pipe next to No. 101, Tanbian Village, Huxi Township, causing water outages in Anzhai Village, Magong City, and Xujia, Dingwan and Tanbian villages in Huxi Township, Penghu County.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in Dakeng and Xinjian villages, Toucheng Township, Yilan County, due to an ongoing inspection for a suspected underground leak. The affected period is 08:03 to 18:00 on October 25, 2026.
Taoyuan City—Taoyuan District landline outage information：中華電信，台灣固網
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The National Communications Commission issued information on a landline service outage in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, affecting 37 中華電信 households and 3 台灣固網 households.
New Taipei City—Pinglin District landline outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
The National Communications Commission issued information on a 中華電信 landline service outage in Pinglin District, New Taipei City, affecting 72 households.
Pingtung County—Checheng Township mobile phone outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Mobile phone service from 中華電信 in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, was disrupted by 1 faulty cell tower. The affected period is October 25 to October 28, 2026.
Mobile phone outage information for Zhuangwei Township, Yilan County: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Mobile phone service from 中華電信 in Zhuangwei Township, Yilan County, was disrupted by 1 faulty cell tower. The affected period is October 25 to 28, 2026.
Mobile phone outage information for Shiding District, New Taipei City: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Mobile phone service from 中華電信 in Shiding District, New Taipei City, was disrupted by 1 faulty cell tower. The affected period is October 25 to 28, 2026.
Pingtung County–Shizi Township mobile phone outage information: 中華電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Mobile phone service from 中華電信 in Shizi Township, Pingtung County, was disrupted by 1 faulty cell tower. The affected period is October 25 to 28, 2026.
Miaoli County - Tai'an Township mobile phone service outage information: 遠傳電信
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
Mobile phone service from 遠傳電信 in Tai'an Township, Miaoli County, was disrupted by 1 faulty cell tower. The affected area is Tai'an Township, and the severity is Minor.
Examples of using WellSkate AI to automate social media and blog management for small and medium-sized businesses
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WellSkate AI is an AI platform that automates social media and blog management for small and medium-sized businesses, offering support to streamline tasks such as researching industry news, creating content, distributing it across multiple channels, and managing publishing schedules.
[For overseas markets] E-commerce app “UR: Request a Quote＆Hide Price” released by 株式会社 UnReact
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株式会社UnReact released “UR: Request a Quote＆Hide Price,” an e-commerce app for Shopify stores that hides prices and add-to-cart buttons and accepts quote requests, on September 28, 2026.
[Jinsekikogen Town, Hiroshima Prefecture] A rare fruit, pawpaw, connects Japan and the United States—Regional revitalization team member sabii speaks at a pawpaw festival in its native land
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sabii, a regional revitalization team member with 株式会社あるやうむ, took part in the Pawpaw Festival held in Paw Paw, Illinois, on September 26, 2026, and spoke about “Popomo,” a project to promote pawpaw in Japan.
Facts
Sept. 26, 2026
About 130 years ago
A small village with a population of about 800
A pawpaw grove covering approximately 2,000 acres (about 800 hectares)
Starting up on a desktop an engine that once ran in a corner of a farm. BLDB launches the RETROL 1140, a working engine trailer featuring a 3.6cc water-cooled horizontal single-cylinder engine
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BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, has launched the RETROL 1140, a working model powered by a 3.6cc water-cooled horizontal single-cylinder gasoline engine. It is available in 2 versions: a wooden-base model (104,801 yen) and a trailer model with casters (112,477 yen).
Get closer to your favorite players. Fantrance Store, the official Fantrance merchandise e-commerce site, opens
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Back Dooor株式会社 has opened Fantrance Store, the official merchandise e-commerce site for Fantrance, an app that connects athletes with fans. The initial lineup includes graphic T-shirts featuring players on the team, including 木村勇大 and 和泉竜司, with other items such as acrylic keychains planned for release in the future.
[Recboo] Startup HR Forum 2027 Winter confirmed! Registration to open soon!
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株式会社ノックラーン has announced that it will hold “Startup HR Forum 2027 Winter” in Shibuya on February 18, 2027. Admission is free for startups, and attendance is expected to be around 150 people.
ABEMA original drama “Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics Control Division MOGURA −Undercover Investigation of the Kuro Tokuryu−”: Special interview with co-leads Hannya and Pxrge Trxxxper released!
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ABEMA has released a special interview with Hannya and Pxrge Trxxxper, the co-leads of its original drama “Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics Control Division MOGURA −Undercover Investigation of the Kuro Tokuryu−,” which will be made available free in all 6 episodes at once on December 23, 2026.
ONEPET Yokkaichi officially opens as a café in October 2026. A Type B continuous employment support facility in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, where people work with rescued dogs and cats and earn qualifications
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株式会社ワンライフ has announced that ONEPET四日市, a Type B continuous employment support facility in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, officially opened as a café in October 2026. The facility helps participants learn pet-care skills by looking after and grooming rescued dogs and cats, and supports them in obtaining ONEPET certification and JKC-accredited qualifications.
“New Year Special Drama: 花嫁のれん — May Flowers of Smiles Bloom in Noto” — Set at Wakura Onsen on the Noto Peninsula, the popular daytime drama 花嫁のれん, which ran for 4 series, is returning as a special drama!
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東海テレビ will broadcast a New Year special drama based on the popular daytime series 花嫁のれん on Jan. 4, 2027, marking 3 years since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Set at Wakura Onsen, it stars Michiko Hada and Akiko Yada and is a work that carries hopes for recovery from the disaster.
Facts
Airs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
It will be 3 years since the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
[Drone Licensing and Operator Training DX] Strengthening Secure, Safe, and Legally Compliant Online Training with AI-Powered “ONLINE FACE®” (Online Face)
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ONLINE FACE株式会社 has launched online training for drone operators and DX support using its AI-powered e-learning platform “ONLINE FACE®.” It aims to prevent fraudulent participation through multifactor authentication, including facial recognition, and ensure legal compliance and reliability.
Women-Only Business Networking Event “WING” Launches on 11/9 — Workshop on “Numeracy for Business,” Led by a Math Instructor
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株式会社オールギブ will hold the first “WING” networking event for women business owners in Higashiosaka City on Nov. 9, 2026, featuring a “numeracy” workshop led by math instructor Hideki Nishimoto.
On sale 10/26: “Kokuuma Selection,” a gift assortment featuring the No. 1 bestseller, Kokuuma Langue de Chat, makes its debut from KOKUNEKO!
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KOKUNEKO, a brand of 株式会社九十九島グループ, will release “Kokuuma Selection,” an assortment featuring its popular “Kokuuma Langue de Chat” and “Kokuuma Financier,” on Oct. 26, 2026.
New: “JIMNY Wet Wipes Case” with updated design now available for preorder on Amazon!
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株式会社フェイス has opened preorders on Amazon.co.jp for an updated version of the “JIMNY Wet Wipes Case” from its CAMSHOP.JP vehicle-themed goods brand. The roof shape has been changed and the lid improved. It is available in 2 colors: Chiffon Ivory and Medium Gray.
Facts
Approx. 1/12 scale
The new Jimny is the first full model change in 20 years.
BRAND OFF Bookstore Naniwa Furukawa Store, a specialist brand-buying shop, to open in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sunday, Oct. 25
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株式会社K-ブランドオフ, a member of the コメ兵ホールディングス Group, will open “BRAND OFF Bookstore Naniwa Furukawa Store,” its 55th franchise location, in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on Oct. 25, 2026.
Facts
55th franchise location
October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Since the founding of the predecessor company in 1993
Daily bathing resumes in September 2026. eSports, graphic design, and meals prepared by a dedicated chef. Disability support service “iba-sho” operated in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture
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株式会社ワンライフ operates the disability support service “iba-sho” in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, and will resume daily bathing in September 2026. It offers user-centered services, including eSports and graphic design activities, as well as meals prepared by a dedicated chef.
Room renovations completed in September 2026. Now accepting residents. Disability group home “ONEHOME伊勢崎” in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, provides housing and daytime services within the same city
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株式会社ワンライフ completed renovations to the rooms at its disability group home, “ONEHOME伊勢崎,” in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, in September 2026 and is accepting residents. The facility is characterized by providing housing and daytime services within the same city.
By day, cast your vote. By night, scream. “Otaru Halloween 2026” is here!
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小樽堺町通り商店街振興組合 will hold “Otaru Halloween 2026” from Oct. 28 to 31, 2026. A costume election will take place during the day, while the immersive haunted house “Hyakki Yagyo” will be staged at Rishiriya Minoya at night.
株式会社丸呼 will launch “marcosun,” a kids’ apparel brand built around comfort and educational value, in fall 2026. The company will also introduce its kids’ accessories brand “MARCO SUNDAY.”
A new cultural hub for Asakura, a city of about 47,000: Furniture-and-bookstore “AMA BOOKS” to open on Dec. 4
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株式会社アサクラノート will open a new bookstore, “AMA BOOKS,” inside the furniture maker ナガノインテリア朝倉総本店 in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Dec. 4, 2026. Minoru Oi, representative of ブックスキューブリック, will oversee book selection, and 日本出版販売株式会社 will handle book distribution.
Koga-chan-chan launches her music career in earnest! 1st single “グラン・レジダンス・インターネット” to be released on Sunday, Nov. 8!
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Influencer Koga-chan-chan, who is affiliated with 株式会社Suu, will release her 1st single, “グラン・レジダンス・インターネット,” digitally on Nov. 8, 2026, marking the full-scale launch of her music career.
[moz] Web-exclusive preorders now open! The sophisticated tote bag featuring luxurious elk embroidery is back! Combining charming Scandinavian style with a lightweight, roomy design, it is ideal for everything from shopping to travel.
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株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー has restocked its web-exclusive tote bag in collaboration with Scandinavian brand “moz.” Featuring an embroidered elk design, it is lightweight and roomy, and comes in 6 colors.