Fukuoka Prefecture-based IT venture 株式会社UnReact has released "UR: Customer Accounts Banner," an app that lets merchants display image banners on Shopify's new customer account pages.
A monthly-fee personal gym you can keep attending | Personal gym "Life-With瀬田店" opens in Seta, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture!
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Personal gym パーソナルジムLife-With will open "Life-With瀬田店" in Seta, Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, and begin counseling and trial lessons. It adopts a monthly-fee model with no enrollment fee or handling fees.
Makiba&Co.合同会社 launches contract development of AI tools and support services for introducing AI into existing systems
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Makiba&Co.合同会社 launched, on Oct. 1, 2026, a service offering contract development of AI tools for businesses and support for introducing AI into existing systems.
[Goes on sale Nov. 2, フランセ Omotesando Main Store] 'Francais Panier Pistachio,' a crisp, flaky pie crust paired with richly flavored pistachio cream, goes on sale on weekdays only.
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株式会社シュクレイ will begin selling 'Francais Panier Pistachio' on weekdays only at フランセ表参道本店 starting Nov. 2, 2026.
株式会社RoyalCloak releases 'TALENTA,' a practical sales training program covering everything from online sales basics to the steps for winning deals
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株式会社RoyalCloak began offering 'TALENTA,' a practical training program that teaches everything from online sales basics to the steps for winning deals, in August 2026.
Facts
From August 2026
5 chapters, 49 lessons in total
3 role-playing sessions
The enrollment period is 6 months for every course
At そごう横浜店, the "Year-End Gift Order Event" will be held from Oct. 30, featuring about 2,000 items, including 51 types of hot pot gifts and Christmas sweets.
One Piece Card "Heroines Edition vol.2" lottery: win rate 33%! About 90% lost in X polls of 3 companies including TSUTAYA! Toreget releases data
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トレカプロ株式会社 compiled lottery data for the ONE PIECE Card Game "Heroines Edition vol.2" and released findings that the win rate was 33% (self-reported) and that about 90% lost in the X polls of 3 companies including TSUTAYA.
Facts
The win rate is 33%
128 people who submitted win/loss reports
The win rate is 8.9%
707 votes in X polls
Win rates ranged from 10 to 86%
The highest was 48% at the manufacturer's direct-sales site プレミアムバンダイ
24 lotteries and reservations available to apply for
Holiday season-only "GOLD’S GYM Santa T-Shirt 2026" goes on sale! This year in 3 colors, orders open Saturday, Oct. 31
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株式会社THINKフィットネス, which operates Gold's Gym, will begin accepting orders for the holiday season-only "GOLD’S GYM Santa T-Shirt 2026" on Oct. 31. Available in 3 colors, priced at 4,400 yen (including tax).
[Survey of Official Websites of Nikkei 225 Constituents] 9 companies (5.0%) have llms.txt in place, 9 companies (4.9%) name AI crawlers explicitly in robots.txt. 0 companies fully block AI search bots
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株式会社Uravation surveyed the official websites of the 225 companies in the Nikkei Stock Average, examining whether they have installed the AI training file "llms.txt" and how they treat AI crawlers in "robots.txt." The results showed that 9 of 180 companies (5.0%) had installed llms.txt, and 9 of 184 companies (4.9%) listed AI crawler names in robots.txt, while 0 companies fully blocked AI search bots.
Fortune for 2027 | Mizuki Tamako's forecast of your overall luck and turning points. A giveaway campaign for her book "Mizuki Tamako Kaiun Wareki Diary 2027" is now running on the official site "Elemental Astrology"
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株式会社レンサ has launched a campaign on its official fortune-telling site "Mizutama Tamako ◆ Elemental Astrology," giving away 3 copies of "Mizutama Tamako Good Fortune Japanese Calendar Diary 2027" by lottery, starting Oct. 30, 2026.
[Reservations for November now open] Balance body and mind at 808TOKYO, a diet-focused personal training gym in Harajuku and Omotesando. Stretch & meditation class "Me Time" now held.
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808TOKYO, a diet-focused personal training gym in Harajuku and Omotesando operated by H1GLOBAL株式会社, has begun accepting November reservations for "Me Time," a stretch and meditation class to balance body and mind.
[2-minute walk from Gakugei-daigaku Station] Casual oden bar serving "ultimate hamo broth," "Choi Oden Gakugei-daigaku" grand opens on Sunday, Nov. 1!
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"Choi Oden Gakugei-daigaku," a franchise location of the casual oden bar "Choi Oden" run by 株式会社ちょいおでん, will grand open in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2026. It is operated by 有限会社木本商店.
Japan's first*: ChatGPT ads, SEO and LLMO from one company. Launching "GPT Ad Specialist AI Search Full Support," taking on SEO and LLMO at half the price of your current quote (株式会社Ikigai)
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株式会社Ikigai will launch "GPT Ad Specialist AI Search Full Support," supporting ChatGPT ads, SEO and LLMO from one company, on Oct. 30, 2026. It offers Japan's first service that takes on monthly SEO and LLMO fees at half the amount based on quotes from other contracted companies, balancing AI search readiness with quality maintenance.
Facts
Launching on Oct. 30, 2026
We take it on at half the monthly fee for the same scope of work
Monthly SEO and LLMO fees of 300,000 yen or more, excluding tax
Article production of 30 or fewer per month
Can also be requested on its own as a 30-day trial
Search impressions over the past 12 months: 17.16 million
Keywords with average ranking within 1.5 over the past 90 days: 1,914 words
Keywords with average ranking within 3.5 over the past 90 days: 11,706 words
Pages with search traffic over the past 90 days: 911 pages
株式会社YORISOI conducts original analysis of the number of staffing agency offices and fee trends, examining future value to provide from the perspectives of "attracting candidates and understanding job seekers"
The number of fee-charging job placement offices rose from 27,899 in fiscal 2020 to 32,751 in fiscal 2025.
The increase calculated by YORISOI is 4,852 offices, a rate of 17.4%.
Original常用就職1件当たりの手数料は約103万円に
69.1% of respondents who joined their current employer through a job-change agent said they would like to change jobs the same way next time.
50.2% cited being introduced to jobs that did not match their preferences, and 36.6% cited being pressured to apply or accept offers, as reasons for discontinuing.
Chef Junichi Ebinuma, 6th in the world (among 36 teams at WFC "Burger Battle"), to grand open hamburger shop "RAWgood HAMBURGUERIA" on Ishigaki Island on Nov. 1
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RAWgood HAMBURGUERIA, led by chef Junichi Ebinuma, will grand open on Ishigaki Island on Nov. 1, 2026, following its 6th-place finish in the world at WFC "Burger Battle."
[For VCs, CVCs and regional financial institutions] Expanding the menu of growth support for portfolio and client companies: launching a collaboration program to pursue growth together with practical experts
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 launched in October 2026 a collaboration program for VCs, CVCs and regional financial institutions to support the commercialization of their portfolio and client companies. Combining practical experience in customer research, technology development and initial sales, it expands support beyond company introductions to concrete proposals and validation.
[For universities, research institutions and IP support companies] Adding commercialization practice to joint technology research: launching a collaboration program supporting Japan's open innovation
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 will launch in October 2026 a collaboration program that combines the technology and IP specialist support of universities, research institutions and IP support companies with the commercialization practice of partner companies.
"Silver Castle" set for simultaneous worldwide release on Dec. 14, 2026
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Singapore-based Elementa announced that it will release "Silver Castle," an open-world action RPG developed with Unreal Engine 5, worldwide on Dec. 14, 2026. It supports PC, PS5, iOS and Android, and pre-registration is open.
Facts
Dec. 14, 2026
2020
Companies mentioned：ELEMENTA 株式会社、Elementa、App Store、Google Play Store、PlayStation Store、Epic Games Store
[Streaming Nov. 20-26] New musical "Secret Stage" performance video to be streamed for a limited time! (Archive available)
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Stage footage of the Niigata performance has been confirmed for limited-time streaming on PIA LIVE STREAM from Nov. 20. The new musical "Secret Stage" is a collaboration between Masachika Ichimura and Eri Watanabe, and viewing tickets will go on sale from Nov. 10.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 20
Thursday, Nov. 26, 23:59
Tue., Nov. 10, 12:00
4,500 yen (tax included)
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Taking on 50 or more roles
Having to play 20 different roles
2,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリプロ、PIA LIVE STREAM、ぴあ、サンライズプロモーション北陸、静岡朝日テレビ、仙台放送、新歌舞伎座、ソニー
[Dec. 9, Higashihiroshima] "Claude Code Seminar" for Hiroshima business owners to be held with the sponsorship of 東広島商工会議所
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日本AI開発センター株式会社 will hold a "Claude Code Seminar" for business owners in the Higashihiroshima area on December 9, 2026, with the sponsorship of 東広島商工会議所.
Facts
December 9, 2026
14:00～16:00
Capacity: 50 people
AI adoption support for a cumulative total of more than 180 companies
Toyama's "favorites" become travel plans. Local guide training program nears its final stage
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The "Local Guide Training Program" run by 富山県地域通訳案内士ネットワーク and VANCHA株式会社 is entering its final stage, and participants are listing experience plans they created under a 観光庁-selected project on the inbound traveler platform "VANCHA TRIP," moving into sales and guiding.
ALL JAPAN CHEER DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Kansai Qualifier Results: Teams Advancing to the Final Determined
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一般社団法人日本チアダンス協会 announced the results of the ALL JAPAN CHEER DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 Kansai Qualifier, held on Oct. 24 and 25 at 島津アリーナ京都 in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, and determined the teams advancing to the final.
Permanent campaign "First Partner" begins! In the new browser game "Chaos Smash," 10 gems let you choose 1 rarity S link character
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株式会社ムーンラビット has launched the permanent campaign "First Partner" in the browser game "Chaos Smash." For 10 gems, players can choose 1 rarity S link character. A login bonus is also under way to commemorate the service launch.
[4th consecutive year] Fit Easy fires up the race and the community as official ambassador of the "Ibigawa Marathon 2026"!
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フィットイージー株式会社 will serve as official ambassador for the 4th consecutive year at the "Ibigawa Marathon 2026," to be held on Nov. 8, 2026. Centered on its health promotion partnership with Ibigawa Town, it will support the event with an on-site booth for its new café "caféfe," warm-ups led by instructors, and a prize drawing with lavish prizes.
Facts
Sponsor and official ambassador for the 4th consecutive year
To be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
A traditional marathon event now in its 37th year
Selected for 26 consecutive years (a record), among other honors
Your Fortune for the Rest of 2026 [Mind If I Tell Your Fortune?] Leon Kinoshita reads your love, work and overall luck. A Tori-no-Ichi campaign on the official site gives away a fortune-bringing "good luck image"
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株式会社レンサ will begin a "Tori-no-Ichi Campaign" on its official fortune-telling site "Kinoshita Leon's Fortune Telling" on Oct. 30, 2026, giving a good luck image to buyers of eligible readings.
[5-minute walk from Sendai Station] Enjoy casual oden pub "Choi Oden Sendai Ekimae" with "the ultimate hamo broth," grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 5!
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"Choi Oden Sendai Ekimae," operated by 株式会社建築企画 as a franchise location of the casual oden pub "Choi Oden" run by 株式会社ちょいおでん, will hold its grand opening in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Nov. 5, 2026.
[November's FLO Day] The limited-edition tart is "Shine Muscat and Peach"! Also, Nov. 25 to 27 will be held together with Black Friday!!
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株式会社フロジャポン will hold "FLO Day" in November and sell a limited-time "Shine Muscat and Peach Tart." Also, Nov. 25 to 27 will be held together with Black Friday, with other popular sweets offered at special prices.
[Nov. 29 (Sun.)] Participatory event to rediscover community ties, "25th Machi Fes Hayama," to be held!
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NPO法人葉山まちづくり協会 will hold the "25th Machi Fes Hayama" on Nov. 29, 2026, at the 葉山町 Welfare and Culture Hall. More than 30 local organizations will present exhibits, workshops, performances, film screenings, panel discussions, a marketplace and more.
[16 days left until the project ends!] Delicious and nutritious! Fukui jujube × goji berries × domestic green soybeans, Kishu Nanko plum × pistachio, Hokkaido beet × Setouchi lemon: a new and deeply flavorful okoshi experience!
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Original株式会社Smile and Jasmineは、Makuakeにて福井なつめ、北海道ビーツ、紀州南高梅を使用した3種の新おこしを販売中。プロジェクト終了まで残り16日。製造は山口県の深川製菓が担当。
Facts
Until Nov. 16
Original1日3つで
The sugar content is 16 degrees
Sugar content can reach 30 degrees or more
Sugar content of about 25 degrees
Contains about 1.5 times as much
More than 2 times the potassium
Over about 1 year
Established: Oct. 25, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社Smile and Jasmine、棗の里農産、深川製菓
[Dec. 7 (Mon.)] Executive networking event with Chairman and CEO Sano of Vision (TSE PRM 9416) to be held
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株式会社IR Robotics has released a video on the YouTube channel "IPOとM&Aどっちにする? TV" featuring Kenichi Sano, Chairman and CEO of 株式会社ビジョン, as a guest, and will hold an offline networking event limited to executives on Dec. 7, 2026 to commemorate it.
Chongqing Hotel's prepared-foods brand "GIFT & DELI" makes its first appearance at そごう横浜店! A special opportunity to enjoy the flavors it has offered since its founding in 1959 in the popular department store food hall
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株式会社重慶飯店 will open a long-term pop-up store for its prepared-foods brand "GIFT & DELI" on the basement 2nd floor of そごう横浜店 from Nov. 1, 2026. Drawing on the flavors it has offered since its founding in 1959, it will sell limited-edition products using wagyu beef, sangen pork, and more.
プロクリニック沖縄 runs an October 2026 Halloween campaign, offering a chance to consult locally on everything from cosmetic surgery to skin care with ease.
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PRO CLINIC沖縄本院, a cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dermatology clinic, is running a Halloween campaign in October 2026. Covering cosmetic surgery procedures such as the face line and upper arms, men's cosmetic medicine consultations, and skin care products (such as ZO®スキンヘルス), it encourages treatment decisions patients are comfortable with through consultations.
A sequential experience for checking purpose and decision criteria across different work scenarios added to "知と実践"
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リクエスト株式会社 added a sequential experience, "Growing your way of thinking from experience," to its research and practice library "知と実践" on Oct. 31, 2026. The feature is free to use with no registration required, and compares and verifies purpose and decision criteria across different work scenarios.
Temporary online store opened on BASE during system maintenance. "#工場の灯をつなぐ" keeps the "manufacturing journey" with 65 partner factories going
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ファクトリエ, the fashion brand of ライフスタイルアクセント株式会社, will suspend its official online store for system maintenance. To keep placing orders with its 65 partner factories and avoid idling its artisans, it has opened a temporary online store on the e-commerce platform BASE, and will also operate temporarily at its Ginza store and Kumamoto main store.
船橋ケイバ 8th meeting [Nov. 2 (Mon.) to Nov. 6 (Fri.)] to hold "Autumn Camp Fest" for enjoying Funabashi Horse Park in autumn!
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千葉県競馬組合 will hold the "Autumn Camp Fest" during the 8th meeting of 船橋ケイバ, running Nov. 2 to 6, offering outdoor experiences and gourmet food. It will also feature off-track betting for JBC2026, notable races such as the Heartbeat Cup and the Peace Prize, and the jockey series "2026 Jockeys Festival 6th."
Facts
5 days from Nov. 2 (Mon.) to Nov. 6 (Fri.)
Dirt 1,800m
Dirt 1,200m
The current 1,600m race
Up to 6m in height
Weight limit of 50kg
Cashless betting statement of 1,000 yen or more
Advance betting ticket or cashless betting statement of 100 yen or more
[Hugely popular promotion] Unbeatable 991 yen (excl. tax) "120-minute all-you-can-eat oden" to be held at 日本酒原価酒蔵 Omiya store from Nov. 1 (Sun.) to Nov. 30 (Mon.)!
<Brand's 1st anniversary> Crispy texture and smooth melt-in-the-mouth feel. "Vanilla Chocolat Sandwich," wrapped in the lingering aroma of Tahitian vanilla, goes on sale Nov. 1 (Sun.) from VANISTA(バニスタ).
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株式会社シュクレイ will release a new product using Tahitian vanilla, "Vanilla Chocolat Sandwich," from its sweets brand VANISTA(バニスタ) for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026. The brand was born in 2025 and will mark its 1st anniversary of opening on Nov. 21.
A work that won this year's Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (John Lithgow) is coming to movie theaters! "Giant" opens Nov. 19 (Thu.) at ＴＯＨＯシネマズ 日比谷 and other theaters. More screening theaters have been added!
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The Tony Award-winning stage production Giant is getting a theatrical release in Japan, with 5 more theaters added, so it will be screened nationwide.
Facts
5 more theaters added
General admission: 3,200 yen
Students and people with disabilities: 2,800 yen
Nominated in 4 categories at this year's Tony Awards
Won 3 categories, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play
Companies mentioned：カルチャヴィル合同会社、Giant West End Ltd、ＴＯＨＯシネマズ、イオンシネマ、ロイヤル・コート劇場、ハロルド・ピンター劇場、ミュージック・ボックス劇場
Developing purpose, perspective and judgment at work through experience. "The Current State of Organizational Behavioral Science®" released free of charge
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リクエスト株式会社 conducts research and educational development in "Organizational Behavioral Science®" based on data from 980 companies and a cumulative total of 338,000 people, and on Oct. 31, 2026, it released a dedicated web page free of charge.
Takumi Matsuo, representative of Seihosha, to become a director of the All Japan Antique Appraisers Association. Preventing misconduct at purchasing sites through an industry-wide mechanism
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Takumi Matsuo, representative of 株式会社誠報社, will become a director (in charge of the Appraiser Clean Network) of 一般社団法人全日本古物鑑定士協会 effective Nov. 1, 2026. The aim is to build an industry-wide mechanism to prevent internal misconduct at purchasing sites and stop the circulation of stolen goods.
Memento Vanitas of 無原唱レコード announces a solo live event! Advance ticket lottery opens today
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株式会社RIOT MUSIC announced that Memento Vanitas, a virtual artist on the 無原唱レコード label, will hold its first solo live event on Jan. 30, 2027, and has opened the advance ticket lottery.
Facts
On-site ticket: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Streaming ticket: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Separate drink charge: 600 yen
Coin locker fee: 300 yen
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027
Today, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社RIOT MUSIC、無原唱レコード、株式会社RICOL、株式会社Brave group
Orchestra concert commemorating the 30th anniversary of Sakura Wars announced! Kohei Tanaka as general music supervisor, past cast members to reunite!!
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An orchestra concert commemorating the 30th anniversary of Sakura Wars has been announced for Feb. 2027. Kohei Tanaka will serve as general music supervisor, and past cast members will reunite. It is organized by 株式会社サンプラス with cooperation from 株式会社セガ.
Original東京でレビュー数1位の英語ガイド付き自転車ツアー「TRB BIKE TOUR」、11月1日に京都で開業
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ブルーリミテッド合同会社 will open the English-guided bicycle tour "TRB BIKE TOUR KYOTO" in Kyoto on Nov. 1, 2026. The business was selected by the Kyoto City Tourism Association, and it has a track record of ranking No. 1 in number of reviews in Tokyo.
城南質屋古物商協同組合 will hold "Shicchi's Charity Fair" at the Tokyo Distribution Center from Nov. 20 to 22, 2026, selling about 70,000 items. Owing to the weak yen and social media, 70% of visitors are foreign nationals.
Facts
Three days, from Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, 22, 2026
Okinawa festival "OKINAWA FES Milafete," which drew about 300,000 visitors, to be held at Yoyogi Park on May 8 and 9, 2027!
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ミラフェート株式会社 announced that it will hold "OKINAWA FES Milafete," an urban festival showcasing the appeal of Okinawa, at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on May 8 and 9, 2027. Attendance in 2026 reached about 300,000, and the 2027 event will be held under a new visual theme, "Peering into Okinawa."
Facts
2026 results / 2 days: 300,000 people
2024 results / 2 days: 250,000 people
2025 results, rainy on one day / 2 days: 210,000 people
7ORDER releases new song "Cho YaVibe" with Taiwan's PAPUN BAND and the telephones! A dance rock tune that transcends borders and genres is born
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7ORDER has collaborated with Taiwan's PAPUN BAND and the telephones to release the new song "Cho YaVibe." Marking its 7th anniversary since formation, 7ORDER continues to take on new challenges, starting with its first collaboration with overseas artists.
Facts
The 5th installment in a series of consecutive releases
5th installment of the popular amulet-making experience "Monthly Omamori Bag" arrives, with a limited design themed on autumn leaves (momiji) for November [一畑山薬師寺]
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Starting Nov. 1, 2026, 一畑山薬師寺 will begin distributing a limited-edition design themed on autumn leaves as the 5th installment of its "Monthly Omamori Bag."
[Operating period about 1 month, expected yield 8.0% (annualized, before tax)] "High-Quality Used Car Export Fund" now open
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ikkaq株式会社 has begun offering the 5th fund, the "High-Quality Used Car Export Fund," through its business-investment crowdfunding platform "IKKAQ," with ECOBURN JAPAN株式会社 as the operator. The expected yield is 8.0% per year (before tax), the operating period is about 1 month, and the target offering amount is 10 million yen.
Said to be "impossible to predict"!! Nana Eikura and Eiji Akaso co-star in the forbidden love suspense drama Ani Imoto. Director's cut of Episode 1, with precious unreleased footage added, begins exclusive streaming on TELASA!
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On TELASA, the director's cut of Episode 1 of the love suspense drama Ani Imoto, co-starring Nana Eikura and Eiji Akaso, begins exclusive streaming. With unreleased footage added, streaming starts at 12:00 on Oct. 31.
Facts
Exclusive streaming on TELASA starts Saturday, Oct. 31 at noon 12:00!
[Industry-Academia Collaboration] Long-established Kyoto confectioner Tsuruya Yoshinobu develops a new product jointly with 京都府立 京都すばる高等学校. Limited-time sale of a carefully crafted treat infused with the flavors of autumn.
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A new product, "Tsubaratsubara Murasaki Imo Ringo," jointly developed by Tsuruya Yoshinobu Co., Ltd. and Kyoto Prefectural Kyoto Subaru High School, will be sold in limited quantities through the school's sales learning program and the company's online shop and main store.
Turning popular creator Hoshimori's non-human and deformed-head characters into goods you can "use every day"♪ Ballpoint pens and metal key rings from the "Jingai Nichijo Collection" are now on sale at 4 アニメイト stores!
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株式会社ジェンコ is selling ballpoint pens and metal key rings from creator Hoshimori's "Jingai Nichijo Collection" at 4 アニメイト stores.
The music video for "Jabu Jabu Jobu Jobu," a song produced by ClaN Entertainment for "Duel Masters" preschool YouTube channel "Duemaru.," tops 1,000,000 views!
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The music video for "Jabu Jabu Jobu Jobu," a song from the "Duel Masters" preschool YouTube channel "Duemaru.," produced by 株式会社ClaN Entertainment, surpassed 1,000,000 views on YouTube as of October 2026.
Facts
Surpassed 1,000,000 views
As of October 2026
Release date: July 31, 2026
Capital, etc.: about 2 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ClaN Entertainment、日本コロムビア、小学館、Wizards of the Coast、WHC、ShoPro
[BUZZ × 東京デザイン専門学校] Grand prize in official character renewal competition goes to "LUMO"! Awards ceremony to be held on Sept. 16
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株式会社BUZZ GROUP announced the judging results of the official character renewal competition held in cooperation with 東京デザイン専門学校, with "LUMO," designed by Shiyu Kobayashi, selected for the grand prize. The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Sept. 16, 2026.
Expanding the number of stores offering treatment menus (facial/scalp) using "frozen stem cell culture supernatant" to 8 stores
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株式会社アートネイチャー, with technology provided by STEMCELL & Co.株式会社, will expand the number of stores offering facial and scalp care using CPJ-derived stem cell culture supernatant to 8 stores from Nov. 2026.
A new radio program themed on "preventive medicine" starts on Sunday mornings! FM AICHI's "名古屋栄セントラルクリニック presents Mirai Karte" starts on Sunday, Nov. 1!
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FM AICHI will launch a new radio program themed on preventive medicine, "名古屋栄セントラルクリニック presents Mirai Karte," in Nov. 2026. The personalities are Chikage Yamaguchi and Rei Shibata, and the first guest will be Shinya Hamada, director of 名古屋栄セントラルクリニック.
"Monaka Curry?" It's not a Japanese sweet. A professional thoroughly explains a gem in curry history, delving into the mystery of the "legendary curry roux" that has since disappeared! Strong response to the article leads to online viewing event
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Takehisa Inoue, director of 株式会社カレー総合研究所, explained the legendary curry roux "Monaka Curry" on note. In response to calls to see the actual product, an online viewing event will be held on Nov. 2.
Third installment of musical "Tokyo Revengers" to be staged in Tokyo from Aug. 24, 2027, and in Osaka from Sept. 3! Full cast and performance details announced
"Piccoma" releases 4th lineup of recommended original works for October! 3 new SMARTOON® titles arrive!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社カカオピッコマ announced that it will begin exclusive serial distribution of 3 new original SMARTOON® titles on the e-manga and novel service "Piccoma" from Oct. 25, 2026.
To commemorate the AZUL BY MOUSSY × Santa Fe collaboration, participation in "SANGENJAYA ART MUSIC FESTIVAL2026" on Sat., Nov. 7 confirmed!
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株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド's "AZUL BY MOUSSY" will release collaboration items with "Santa Fe," which swept the street scene of the 1990s, in early Jan. 2027, and will take part in the "SANGENJAYA ART MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026" to be held on Nov. 7, 2026 as a commemoration.
Facts
Early Jan. 2027
Nov. 7, 2026
40 people
Securities code 3548
Companies mentioned：株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、AZUL BY MOUSSY、Santa Fe、イグルス
Items with colorful designs expressing the world of the ディズニー&ピクサー film "Coco" arrive: "Ichiban Kuji <Coco> Colorful Memories" on sale in stages from Sat., Oct. 31
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will release "Ichiban Kuji <Coco> Colorful Memories," expressing the world of the ディズニー&ピクサー film "Coco," on Oct. 31. The price is 781 yen, and the lineup includes a total of 8 prize grades with 25 types plus the Last One Prize, such as the Prize A scene figure and the Last One Prize light. A double chance campaign in which winners are drawn to receive the same prize as the Last One Prize will also be held.
Facts
On sale in stages from Sat., Oct. 31
Price: 781 yen (tax included)
8 prize grades in total
25 types + Last One Prize
Size: approx. 14cm
Size: approx. 90cm
Size: approx. 40cm
The number of winners is 50
The campaign period runs through the end of January 2027
Anime RPG Princess Connect! Re:Dive x game Uma Musume Pretty Derby collaboration event to be held! Announcement of new commercial "Pispiece! It's Kyaru-chan~~!" edition
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株式会社Cygames has released a new commercial, the "Pispiece! It's Kyaru-chan~~!" edition, to mark the holding of a collaboration event between the anime RPG Princess Connect! Re:Dive and the game Uma Musume Pretty Derby.
Tokorozawa Citizens' Opera "Christmas Concert 2026" confirmed for Dec. 13 Citizens' chorus and professional vocalists to perform together Ticket sales begin
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The "Christmas Concert 2026," hosted by the Tokorozawa Citizens' Opera, will be held on Dec. 13, 2026 at the Tokorozawa Machizukuri Center Hall, with a citizens' chorus and professional vocalists performing together. Tickets are on sale at カンフェティ.
Web novel Disposable Cast -The Jewel Boys Who Show Dreams- expands its world to the stage! Hisshigumi Project's original work, main visual for staged reading released
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Hisshigumi Project's staged reading Disposable Cast -The Jewel Boy of Valmitar- will be performed in Nov. 2026, and its main visual has been unveiled. Tickets are on sale at カンフェティ.
Limited original goods for the "Chiikawa Christmas Market" unveiled!
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株式会社AbemaTV has unveiled limited original goods and venue-exclusive food for the "Chiikawa Christmas Market," which opens on Nov. 24, 2026, and began ticket sales on Oct. 31.
Drinkable stories from Jimbocho, the town of books! Craft gin "Jimbocho GIN 'SHOT STORY'" from 3 Jimbocho bookstores, Vol. 5 features original stories by Maiko Seo and Ban Ohara. On sale in limited quantities from Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Vol. 5 of the craft gin "Jimbocho GIN 'SHOT STORY'," a collaboration between 3 Jimbocho bookstores (Sanseido, Tokyodo, Shosen) and 深川蒸留所, will go on sale in limited quantities with original stories by Maiko Seo and Ban Ohara.
A fair commemorating the implementation of Aha, the Star God, in Honkai: Star Rail will be held at アニメイト from Nov. 13! An only shop and sales of limited items are also planned
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株式会社アニメイト will hold a fair commemorating the implementation of Aha, the Star God, in Honkai: Star Rail from Nov. 13, 2026, with limited goods sales and bonus distribution.
Delicious to eat, fun to learn about. A Beef Sommelier conveys the flavor characteristics of wagyu through "Ushi-katsu"
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株式会社ビーフソムリエ has launched "Ushi-katsu," a joint wagyu purchasing project, in cooperation with 株式会社Coxin and the butcher shop やまのおかげ屋. As the first installment, it will sell Japanese Black wagyu from the producer うしの中山 in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, accompanied by a flavor characteristics certificate using AI technology developed by 近畿大学. Applications are accepted on CAMPFIRE until Nov. 14, 2026.
Puma Shen questions Chiang Wan-an's absence from city government meetings; Chiang: Responsibilities are delegated by level, with division of labor and cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the Taipei mayoral election debate, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Puma Shen questioned Chiang Wan-an's absence from numerous city government meetings. Chiang responded that the Taipei City Government operates on a system of delegated responsibility and division of labor, and that he personally chairs task-force meetings for major incidents.
Facts
Attendance at the Taipei City drug prevention meetings is only 7%
Attendance at the Children and Youth Welfare and Rights Promotion Committee is only 6.7%
18 cross-departmental meetings on the smoke-free city
He personally chaired 4 task-force meetings
Original北市府法務局長法規會12次只出席1次
Attended only 5 of 16 meetings of the Petitions and Appeals Committee
US, Japan and South Korea foreign ministers stress importance of Taiwan Strait peace and stability; Rubio points directly to Chinese coercion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the sidelines of the G20, the foreign ministers of the US, Japan and South Korea met and stressed upholding peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Rubio accused China of coercive behavior and said China-Russia cooperation undermines Indo-Pacific stability. The three sides signed a memorandum on an Arctic-Pacific partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea's denuclearization.
Facts
1151031
July this year
11 countries including South Korea, the United States and Japan
Controversy over enforcement at LGBTQ bars; Pride parade kicks off this afternoon, expected to exceed 150,000 people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's LGBTQ Pride parade kicks off today in front of the Taipei City Hall, under the theme "Listen Together, Walk Together." Organizers said the search of an LGBTQ bar by the Wanhua Precinct revived the community's memories of, and anger over, suppression by public authorities. Participation is expected to exceed 150,000 people, with more than 180 groups and youth wings of several political parties taking part.
Facts
The number of parade participants is expected to exceed 150,000
This year, more than 180 groups have registered for Taiwan's Pride parade
8 political parties are also taking part, including the 民進黨, the youth wing of the 國民黨, the 民眾黨, the 社會民主黨, the 時代力量, the 台灣基進, the 台灣綠黨 and the 小民參政歐巴桑聯盟
In 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage
Cheng Li-wun attends Army Academy alumni event, urges restarting nuclear power referendum and aims for 2028 return to power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國民黨 Chairperson Cheng Li-wun attended an event of the Army Academy special training class alumni association, looked back on her first year as party chair, stressed that the 國民黨 defends the Constitution and backs the armed forces, called on voters to support restarting nuclear power in the year-end referendum, and is striving to return to power in 2028.
Facts
It has been exactly 1 year since taking office as party chair
Chiang Wan-an slams Puma Shen's arrogant attitude toward drugged driving; Shen fires back: Localities should focus on prevention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the Taipei mayoral election debate, Chiang Wan-an criticized Puma Shen for an arrogant attitude toward the amendment on drugged driving and for not taking part in the vote. Shen fired back, stressing that he opposed versions of the amendment that violate the principle of proportionality, and argued that local governments should focus on prevention.
This week's international highlights include the defeat of Vučić in Serbia's parliamentary election, Brazilian President Lula's re-election, a Spanish high-speed rail rear-end collision, and Anthropic launching its IPO. Domestically, Taiwan's third-quarter economic growth hit a 48-year high for the same period at 14.36%, Pakistan reopened its airspace to Taiwan, and other news included the Kaohsiung mayoral election debate and the Wei Chuan Dragons winning the professional baseball championship.
Facts
In a parliament with 250 total seats
Caused at least 69 deaths
Early voting turnout has hit a record high, at about 47.9 million people
The valuation could fall between 1.5 trillion and 2 trillion US dollars
Will provide 63 billion US dollars in financing to help Anthropic
Japan's new tax refund system will officially take effect on Nov. 1
Patrick Stewart has died at the age of 86
Approved the use of its airspace by 華航 and EVA Air until March 27 next year
Third-quarter economic growth is estimated at 14.36%
Up 2.94 percentage points from the August forecast
A 48-year high for the same period
Third-quarter exports of goods priced in US dollars rose 44.63% year on year
Agricultural losses have reached NT$665.64 million
Crop damage area of 8,867 hectares
Subsidies must be disbursed within 3 days of receiving applications
The Ministry of Education's preliminary estimate is that about 137 schools were affected
Damage amounted to more than NT$24.95 million
Domestic banks' liquidity coverage ratio reached 130%
I think 120% is just right
In July this year, the number of borrowers nationwide holding both mortgages and personal loans reached 434,000
Yunlin looks to Japan, sets up functional disaster-prevention education park that can supply water and electricity for 3 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Drawing on Japan's experience, the Yunlin County Government has set up a functional disaster-prevention education park at Shigui Elementary School, combining a smart microgrid with emergency shelter facilities. It can house up to 600 people and provide 3 days of water and electricity.
Facts
Can supply water and electricity for 3 days
Can house up to 600 people
Self-raised NT$33.68 million
Allocates NT$1 million in operating funds each year
Invests NT$20 million to upgrade the functional disaster-prevention education park
Capacity can reach 400 to 600 people
Holds an overnight disaster shelter experience for 200 people
Township representative candidate in Taitung's Yanping suspected of cash vote-buying; detained incommunicado
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Chen, a candidate for township representative in Taitung's Yanping, and his spouse, a woman surnamed Hu, are suspected of vote-buying with cash at NT$2,000 to NT$5,000 per vote. After an investigation, the Taitung District Prosecutors Office asked the court to detain them incommunicado. The court has approved detention of the defendant surnamed Chen, while the defendant surnamed Hu was placed under restricted residence.
Motorcyclist illegally enters Freeway No. 1 Wuyang Elevated Road, man jumps from bridge and dies; cause under investigation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fatal accident occurred in the early morning on the southbound section of the Wuyang Elevated Road on Freeway No. 1. A man surnamed Chen illegally rode his motorcycle onto the freeway and ignored police signals to stop several times. He eventually abandoned the motorcycle at the 40.8-kilometer mark and jumped off the bridge. He was taken to hospital but did not survive. The cause is under investigation.
Cho Jung-tai: Continue strengthening the veterinary service system and enhancing international exchange
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai attended the 14th FASAVA Asian Small Animal Veterinary Congress. He said the government has launched the national One Health joint action plan, strengthening antibiotic management and monitoring, and will continue to strengthen Taiwan's veterinary service system and international exchange.
Facts
2026 FASAVA Asian Small Animal Veterinary Congress
14th FASAVA Asian Small Animal Veterinary Congress
3 major dimensions: animals and plants, humans, and the environment
中華職棒 Fubon Guardians closer Tseng Chun-yueh and 味全龍隊 's Lin Kai-wei have agreed to try playing abroad. Guardians general manager Chen Chao-ju hopes Tseng will become the first player to go to the US through the player transfer agreement.
Clash over urban renewal: Chiang Wan-an slams "read but reply off-topic"; Shen Boyang urges stronger support mechanism
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the Taipei mayoral election debate, Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang clashed over urban renewal. Chiang criticized Shen as unfamiliar with municipal affairs and as "read but reply off-topic," and stressed that the city government has made progress in promoting urban renewal. Shen countered that the city government only shows off figures, argued for a stronger support mechanism to resolve urban renewal bottlenecks, and proposed measures such as raising the public housing fund by 20%.
鴻海: Hopes Taiwanese Firms Will Join in Setting Robot Standards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Li Guang-yao, general manager of 鴻海 Group's C Business Group, said at HHTD 26 that he hopes Taiwanese manufacturers will jointly take part in setting robot standards, and expects applications in which robots take on most of the work inside factories to be realized within 3 to 5 years.
US Media: Trump Plans to Strike Iran Again the Day After Midterms, Hoping to End the War
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US media report that Trump plans to launch a new round of strikes on Iran the day after the midterm elections to end the war, and has pledged to ensure Iran has no nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Qatar has launched diplomatic mediation, and Vice President Vance has also proposed meeting with Iran to restart negotiations.
Chiang Wan-an Lists Taipei Dome and 輝達 Achievements, Stresses He Does What He Says
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the 2026 Taipei mayoral election televised debate, Chiang Wan-an opened in Taiwanese, listing achievements including the completion of the Taipei Dome, 輝達 settling its overseas headquarters in Taipei, and childbirth incentives. He stressed his pledge to "do what he says," while criticizing opponent Shen Boyang for empty slogans.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Begins at 12 noon
Greeted citizens with the same opening 4 years ago
紙風車屏東團 New Play "Ah-hou Luo-di Sao 2" Invites Audiences to Watch Theater at Temple Squares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 紙風車劇團 Pingtung troupe has launched a new play, "Ah-hou Luo-di Sao 2." It will be staged on the 30th at Zhenxi Temple in Touqianxi, Pingtung City, and will then tour Haifeng Sanshan Guowang Temple, Mazu Temple Qingji Temple in Ligang Township, and Guilai Cital Temple. Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi said the county government has cooperated with Paper Windmill for 4 years, using local talent training and traditional performance formats to promote neighborly exchange and discuss social issues.
Facts
"Ah-hou Luo-di Sao 2"
Performed on the 30th at Zhenxi Temple in Touqianxi, Pingtung City
Fire in Boiler Room at Hsinta Power Plant, No Injuries; 台電: Equipment Safe
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out in the boiler room of a gas-fired unit at the Hsinta Power Plant in Kaohsiung. The blaze was extinguished after firefighters responded, with no casualties. 台電 said the equipment is safe and is investigating the cause of the incident.
Wu Hsiu-hua Pledges to Continue Slow Economy; Chen Ying Invites 農業部 to Survey Crop Damage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Kuomintang Taitung County magistrate candidate Wu Hsiu-hua sang on stage with incumbent magistrate Rao Ching-ling and pledged to carry on promoting a slow economy. Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Ying invited 農業部 to survey avocado and passion fruit damage caused by Typhoon Chan-hom, and demanded faster recognition of the losses.
Facts
Avocado cultivation area in Beinan Township is about 70 hectares
Passion fruit cultivation area in Taitung City is about 5.13 hectares
農業部 also announced cash relief for natural disasters on the 26th
Protests Meet Halloween: France Deploys 70,000 Police to Guard Against Renewed Riots
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To guard against protest riots that could recur during Halloween, France has mobilized about 70,000 police officers on high alert and closed some metro stations. Far-right leader Le Pen leads in polls, and President Macron said the country's turmoil is not a normal state.
US Midterms Heat Up: Trump Cancels Rallies in 2 States, Then Resumes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As the US midterm elections reach a fever pitch, President Trump resumed his schedule after canceling two rallies in Kansas and Iowa. He insisted the Republican Party has a chance to succeed and attacked Democratic candidates, while reiterating his pledge to give US$5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress.
Japan's Foreign Minister Meets Russian Foreign Minister, Demands Release of Detained Japanese Journalist
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 meeting, demanding the immediate release of detained Japanese journalist Yuki Imai and urging Russia to help bring about peace in Ukraine.
Xizhi Village Chief Candidate Suspected of Vote-Buying Through Banquet; Prosecutors Set Bail at NT$300,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A village chief candidate surnamed Chuang in Xizhi District, New Taipei City, is suspected of hosting voters at a banquet and giving out gift boxes, violating the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. After searching and seizing evidence, 士林地檢署 ordered bail of NT$300,000.
Facts
Ordered Chuang to post bail of NT$300,000
Banquet with 4 tables
17 people, including the village chief candidate surnamed Chuang, were notified to appear for questioning
鴻海 亞灣超算: Operating an AIDC, Power and Supply Chain Management Are Key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
亞灣超算 CEO Yao Yen-tsung, of 鴻海, said at HHTD 26 that power and supply chain management are key when operating an AIDC. Recent deployments use liquid cooling to improve power efficiency and adopt an 800V HVDC architecture to reduce losses. 亞灣超算's first 5MW AI cluster is now online and in commercial operation.
Thailand Readies Middle East Evacuation Plan; National Security Council Assesses US-Iran Conflict Risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Thai government has prepared a Middle East evacuation plan, and its National Security Council is assessing the risk of a US-Iran conflict and drawing up contingency measures.
Debate Kicks Off: Shen Boyang Brings Daughter's Hair Tie as Lucky Charm, Chiang Wan-an Back in Good Health and Full of Energy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Taipei mayoral election debate was co-hosted by TVBS and 三立電視台. Shen Boyang brought his daughter's hair tie as a lucky charm and had friends and family cheering him on, while Chiang Wan-an said he has recovered well and attended the debate full of energy.
Facts
2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Begins at 12 noon at the TVBS building
Arrived at the venue at around 11 a.m., one after the other
Peng Chi-ming: Plan to be proposed in year 116, hoping to improve welfare for sanitation workers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming said Taiwan cannot do without sanitation workers over the next 10 years. The government plans to propose a plan next year (year 116) to improve sanitation workers' welfare, pay and system.