株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 will launch a collaboration program for training and talent development companies in October 2026, combining hands-on new business practice with existing training to accelerate talent growth.
Tokyo Custom Drum Set: Walking Through a Single Drum Set Exhibition
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東京都 and 東京芸術劇場 will hold the exhibition "Tokyo Custom Drum Set: Walking Through a Single Drum Set" from Nov. 7 to 15, 2026. The exhibition presents a project that reconfigures drum sets received from various places to fit participants' bodies and senses, exploring sound and ways of relating to others.
[Regional Revitalization] Adding customer research, prototyping, and sales proposals to support local businesses: collaboration program launched with companies and organizations that support regional firms | Innovation Research Institute
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 launched a collaboration program in October 2026 to support local businesses for the purpose of regional revitalization. In this program, it will partner with companies and organizations that provide training and business support, combining strengths in customer research, prototyping, and sales proposals to support new business opportunities for local businesses.
On Oct. 31, Arakawa Ward held the Nippori Dokan Festival at the Nippori Station Plaza event space, promoting the appeal of Ota Dokan. Events included booths from municipalities such as Isehara City and Saitama City, vegetable sales by 都立農産高等学校, a samurai makeup experience, and a talk show.
A Pâtissier in a Seafood Izakaya!? "Sake Lees Basque Burnt Cheesecake Brûlée" Made with Sake Lees from "N・I" Japanese Sake Debuts in Honmachi, Osaka
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At "北海道海鮮 にほんいち 本町店", operated by 株式会社N・I, a pâtissier's handmade dessert, "Sake Lees Basque Burnt Cheesecake Brûlée," made with sake lees from its in-house brand Japanese sake "N・I," will be available starting Nov. 1, 2026.
ニッカホーム関東 to Open 2 New Showrooms in Edogawa Ward and Kodaira City, Tokyo!
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ニッカホーム株式会社 will open 2 new showrooms in Edogawa Ward and Kodaira City, Tokyo, to strengthen its service network in the Kanto area. The Edogawa Kasai Showroom is scheduled to open on Dec. 12, 2026, and the Nishi-Tokyo Showroom in January 2027.
Facts
More than 120 stores nationwide
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
January 2027
Capital: 80 million yen
Entire group: 1,860 employees
Entire group: 81.88 billion yen
Entire group: 88,842 cases
Over 900,953 cumulative construction projects completed
[Those Muscles Aren't a Costume.] A "Muscleman Carrying a Trash Can" Appears in Halloween Shibuya! VALX Holds "Trash-Picking Macho" Cleanup Event in Partnership with Shibuya Ward
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VALX株式会社 held the cleanup event "Trash-Picking Macho" around Shibuya Center Gai on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2026, in partnership with Shibuya Ward.
Kobe Motomachi Egg Dish Restaurant Builds Member App In-House, Unifies LINE and Paper Membership Cards; Free "Egg Pudding" for Registrations by Year-End
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株式会社創場パートナーズ built in-house an official member app for its egg dish restaurant "たまごダイニング 卵と玉子" and unified it with its LINE and paper stamp cards. It will offer a free "Egg Pudding" coupon to the first 500 new registrants through Dec. 31, 2026.
Okinawa First: Cream Sandwich Made with Prefecture-Grown Acerola, "Kanasando," on Advance Sale from Nov. 15
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農業生産法人株式会社アセローラフレッシュ, in partnership with 合同会社TSUMUGI, will begin advance sales on Nov. 15, 2026, of "Kanasando," a cream sandwich cookie made with Okinawa-grown acerola.
Veterinary Hospitals Can Build Their Own HR Evaluation System and Training Curriculum. "Manapi" Hospital Plan Launched, Launch Commemoration Campaign Underway
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株式会社96c launched the hospital plan of "Manapi," an HR evaluation and training platform for veterinary hospitals, on Oct. 31, 2026, and held a launch commemoration campaign.
[Breaking] One Piece Card "Heroines Edition vol.2" BOX buyback at 11,000 yen, 1.9 times list price! Next-day forecast is 10,000 to 11,000 yen! Surveyed by Toregeto
Uravation's "Senior AI Guide," an AI introductory media site for people in their 60s and 70s, surpasses 300 published articles. About 5 months after its launch in May 2026, 312 articles were available free of charge as of Oct. 23
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The number of published articles on "Senior AI Guide," an AI introductory media site for seniors operated by 株式会社Uravation, surpassed 300 about 5 months after its launch on May 10, 2026, and reached 312 as of Oct. 23.
First large-scale event for the program "From INI" confirmed! "Thank YOU From INI ~5th Anniversary Fan Meeting~"
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TOKYO FM's radio program "From INI" and the group INI have decided to hold a large-scale fan meeting event on Feb. 10, 2027, to commemorate the program's launch and the group's 5th anniversary of debut.
Nov. 7 and 8, 2026: Vendors Decided for the 2nd Imo Fest! in Kofu Station
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14 vendors have been announced for the "2nd Imo Fest! in Kofu Station," to be held at Yocchabare Plaza on the north exit of Kofu Station on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. The event is a source of revenue for paying wages to users of facilities for people with disabilities operated by 株式会社ロト, and participants include Monde Selection gold medal winners and Imo Fest! Grand Prize winners.
Facts
Over 530,000 people in total
Nov. 7 and 8, 2026
14 vendors in total
10：00～16：00
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロト、るいいだKITCHEN、えんむすび、Joiecrep、ほっこり芋、DINER すぎ、神奈川県あっぱれＯＩＭＯＮ、石焼き芋専門店やなぎ屋、ぱんageたつや、七色×銀平、エイトバウム、ミルファーム、甲州芋徹、Kramy Deco by marsh melon、フィリップモリス
[Ehime, Matsuyama] Pine Needle Deodorizer surpasses 4,000 units in cumulative sales! Continuous employment support type B facility きらら三福 turns local resources into a product
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Cumulative sales of "Pine Needle Deodorizer," a pine-needle-based shoe deodorizer made by きらら三福, a continuous employment support type B facility operated by 一般社団法人三福福祉事業団, have surpassed 4,000 units.
[Ehime, Matsuyama] Connections in disability welfare expand community support. Disability Welfare Exchange Event CARE LOUNGE Vol.5 to be held Nov. 13
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一般社団法人三福福祉事業団 will hold "CARE LOUNGE Vol.5," an exchange event for people involved in disability welfare, on Nov. 13, 2026. In the past 4 events, a total of 125 people have participated, and the event aims to strengthen local collaboration and improve the quality of support.
[AOSU] AI shifts from "surveillance" to "behavior understanding." Launching the 2-in-1 solar security camera "AOSU C9P21," combining a fixed camera and a tracking camera in 1 unit
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AOSU LIFE株式会社 has launched the 2-in-1 solar security camera "AOSU C9P21," which combines a fixed camera and a tracking PTZ camera in 1 unit. Using a proprietary VLM, it offers features such as detection of people, moving objects and packages, automatic tracking, and full-color night recording.
[Ehime/Matsuyama] HELLO CYCLING plans to open new stations in Teppocho and Suehirocho in December! Further expanding the travel network within Matsuyama
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株式会社三福快適生活 plans to open new stations for its HELLO CYCLING bike-sharing service in Teppocho and Suehirocho, Matsuyama, in Dec. 2026. The service has surpassed 6 million registered members nationwide and is offered at usage fees starting from 130 yen per 30 minutes.
株式会社三福管理センター will hold a special seminar for owners in Ehime Prefecture on Nov. 14, 2026, to learn rental management strategies for coping with rising costs and repair expenses.
四国水族館 will hold the after-hours night camp "Nightscape Camp 2026 Autumn" on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026. It offers an overnight experience and picnic lunches, with a capacity of up to 100 people each.
Facts
Two days: Sat., Nov. 28 and Sun., 29, 2026
This will be the 3rd edition
Capacity: up to 100 people
Price: 40,000 yen per tent
Original1グループ１張り（4名まで利用可）
Quantity: up to 100
Price: picnic lunch with tea, 2,000 yen
Exhibiting about 400 species of living creatures
Admission: adults (high school students, age 16 and over) 2,600 yen
Elementary and junior high school students 1,400 yen
[Ehime/Matsuyama] 三福管理センター: Make your new life this spring more affordable and more secure!
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As 三福グループ, which operates mainly in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, 株式会社三福管理センター offers an "early bird" plan that reduces pre-move-in rent burdens for new students and new working adults starting a new life in spring. Those who meet the eligibility conditions pay no rent from contract signing through the end of March, saving up to 4 months of costs. It can also be combined with "pre-admission reservation," which lets people secure a property even before passing their school of choice, and starting this year, エステートYOU has also been added to the eligible properties.
Facts
No rent from contract signing through the end of March
Rent can be set to start from April 1
Up to 4 months of rent free!
For contracts signed between December and the end of March of the following year
Only a short time left to see this year's kochia display: enjoy a variety of colors including brown, red and gold (国営ひたち海浜公園)
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At Miharashi Hill in 国営ひたち海浜公園, kochia are turning brown, red and golden and can be viewed until Nov. 3. About 40,000 plants have been planted, and preparations for nemophila will begin afterward.
"So that people who don't treat others carelessly don't lose out." YOBITO Lab promotes its "co-creation partner" initiative to turn trust into new value
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YOBITO Lab, a media project run by 株式会社TENS, has welcomed "HelloSake", which operates a sake marketplace and community based in California, USA, as a co-creation partner. The two plan to collaborate by leveraging their domestic and overseas networks and to exchange views toward the "YOBITO ISLAND" concept.
Uravation releases "ChatGPT Business Prompt Collection by Department 50" free of charge. 50 prompts for 10 departments are organized in 5 formats: "role, materials, format, constraints, and verification," and an Excel file for filtering is included
Savor a soup-centered fish bone ramen in Dotonbori, Osaka: "Gyokotsuya Dotonbori Branch" — a bowl made with care by simmering fish bones, centered on sea bream bones, for an unbelievably long time
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World Link 株式会社 opened the fish bone ramen specialty shop "Gyokotsuya Dotonbori Branch" in Soemoncho, Dotonbori, Osaka on Sept. 11, 2026. It features a soup made by simmering fish bones, centered on sea bream bones, for a long time, and is run by Goji Kawarahata.
Facts
At the shop, which opened on Sept. 11, 2026
Fish bone ramen: 1,450 yen (tax included)
Spicy fish bone ramen: 1,550 yen (tax included)
Gyokotsuya medicinal herb hot pot (with pork): 6,800 yen per person (tax included)
Gyokotsuya medicinal herb hot pot (with Japanese black beef): 9,800 yen per person (tax included)
[Free ticket for 1 person offered] ~ What interviews alone can't reveal ~ "PitA New Graduate Edition," an HR assessment with questions redesigned for new graduates, offered to small and medium-sized businesses Copy
Namba Marui 20th Anniversary Events: November Schedule!
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株式会社丸井 is holding a variety of events from Sept. 1, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027 to mark the 20th anniversary of Namba Marui's opening. In November, events will include limited-edition product sales by Maison de FLEUR, a 9th anniversary fair at タマチャンショップ, a limited pudding set from ぷ by honey bee shop, and a giveaway campaign sponsored by Asahi Group Foods.
Facts
20th anniversary of opening
Price: 14,300 yen (tax included)
10% off in-store items
Complete nutrition food 4,980 yen (tax included)
Mirai no Koso 1,980 yen (tax included)
Tanpaku Otome 3 bags 7,777 yen (tax included)
With purchases of 5,000 yen (tax included) or more
First 100 people
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
50 yen off
10% OFF
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸井、Maison de FLEUR、タマチャンショップ、ぷ by honey bee shop、アサヒグループ食品株式会社、エポスカード、Apple Inc.、Google LLC
[Survey of 888 People] Only 20.5% Were Actually Able to Use New Business KPIs Agreed With Executives for Evaluation: The "PoC Commercialization Decision Kit" Organizes PoC Results and Missing Information Into One Sheet for Executive Meetings | イノベーション総研
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株式会社イノベーション総合研究所 revealed in a survey of 888 people that only 20.5% of KPIs agreed with executives at the PoC stage were actually usable for evaluation, and released the "PoC Commercialization Decision Kit" to support commercialization decisions.
Guinness World Records™ Luxury Gelato "Cellato" Joins as Official Sponsor of 4 of Japan's Largest Music Festivals in 2026
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Guinness World Records-certified luxury gelato "Cellato" joined 4 music festivals in 2026 as an official sponsor: GMO SONIC, XD2026, 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL and World DJ Festival Japan. It also held its first collaborative exhibition with artist Bradley Theodore.
Exclusive for ORTE TOKYO Participants: Signing Session for New CD by Eri Yamamoto, Finalist of the New York Liszt International Piano Competition, Confirmed! Early Japan Registration Also Opens for ORTE Program in London, UK in 2027
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一般社団法人ORTE will hold the "NEXTONE Workshop" and a "Taste × Hearing" workshop in Tokyo in November and December 2026, along with a signing session for Eri Yamamoto's new CD. It also began early Japan registration for its educational program in London, UK, the "ORTE Inspire Programme in London 2027," on Nov. 1, 2026.
Cuban Sandwich Specialty Shop "MOJO STAND" Launches Food Truck: Fragrant Bread, Savory Meat and Refreshing Mojo Sauce. Bringing Our Carefully Crafted Flavor to Different Places
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Cuban sandwich specialty shop "MOJO STAND," operated by 株式会社モホスタンド, has begun mobile sales by food truck based in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. In addition to freshly baked sandwiches made with house-made pork and mojo sauce, it also sells frozen items for takeout and accommodates event bookings and catering.
Facts
Ready in 5 minutes of heating in a microwave and toaster oven
ビューイング株式会 tallied records of 102 consultations with students of the Class of 28 at the 就活の名人 agent. Interview experience was 52%, with half having had one by autumn of their third year of university, and the biggest concern was "choosing an industry or company" at 39%.
Facts
Students who have had at least one interview: 52%
The top concern is "choosing an industry or company" at 39%
Students who have "not yet decided" on a job type: 28%
No. 1 Daily Necessity People Are Willing to Spend More On: "Shampoo and Conditioner" at 35.5%; Most Common Acceptable Price Is "1.5 Times the Usual"
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創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, conducted a survey on spending on daily necessities. The No. 1 daily necessity people are willing to spend more on is "shampoo and conditioner" (35.5%), and the most common acceptable price is "about 1.5 times the usual" (33.5%).
Wakayama Prefecture Hometown Birthday Campaign "Night Event Special Offer Plan": Save Up to 1,500 Yen! Special Offer for Wakayama Residents During the 3-Day Weekend of Nov. 21 to 23
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アドベンチャーワールド is holding the "Wakayama Prefecture Hometown Birthday Campaign" for 3 days only, Nov. 21 to 23, 2026, to mark the 155th anniversary of Wakayama Prefecture's founding. For Wakayama residents, it offers a plan combining admission and a night event at a discount of up to 1,500 yen.
Through social media management for 下呂温泉 小川屋 — Gero Onsen, a long-established ryokan founded 77 years ago — the inn gained about 30,000 total followers and recorded 40 million total views in 7 months.
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株式会社をかし has launched its short-drama-focused social media management service in earnest. In the case of Gero Onsen Ogawaya, a long-established ryokan founded 77 years ago, the service recorded an increase of about 30,000 total followers and 40 million total views over 7 months.
The next-generation Virtual esports Project "ぶいすぽっ！" will hold "Vspo! Year-End Countdown 2026" in Akihabara on Dec. 30 and 31, 2026. A wide range of plans will be carried out, including a countdown event, a special program screening, a recreated 3D studio exhibit, collaborations with 100 Akihabara shops, and a stamp rally.
Facts
Collaboration with 100 shops
12 restaurants
Stamp rally covering all 8 shops
Costumes for all 25 members
Capital: 4.9 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Brave group、株式会社バーチャルエンターテイメント、ぶいすぽっ！、秋葉原肉寿司、上等カレー秋葉原店、ジャンボタコス、すし酒場 FUJIYAMA TOKYO 秋葉原本店、スパゲッティーのパンチョ秋葉原店、中華食堂 だしや。秋葉原店、カレー食堂 心 秋葉原店、カールスジュニア秋葉原中央通りレストラン、ハンバーグ&バル Tokyo Juicy Grill ヨドバシAkiba店、北海道シントク町 塚田農場 秋葉原万世橋店、松尾ジンギスカン 秋葉原店、ラーメンモンタナ秋葉原店、オノデンビル
Christmas under a $10 million night view. Reservations now open for "JEWEL CHRISTMAS CRUISE" Dec. 18 to 25! [THE KOBE DINING CRUISE コンチェルト]
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株式会社神戸クルーザー will hold the special Christmas cruise "JEWEL CHRISTMAS CRUISE" aboard THE KOBE DINING CRUISE コンチェルト from Dec. 18 to 25, 2026, offering menus including French dinner, teppanyaki and lunch.
Facts
$10 million night view
Christmas lunch for 9,500 yen
On Dec. 24 and 25, 12,000 yen with a champagne toast
◆Light Course Dec. 18 to Dec. 23: 19,800 yen
◆Standard Course Dec. 18 to Dec. 23: 26,000 yen
Dec. 24 to Dec. 25: 29,000 yen (includes champagne toast drink)
◆Premium Course Dec. 18 to Dec. 23: 32,000 yen
Dec. 24 to Dec. 25: 35,000 yen (includes champagne toast drink)
Dec. 18 to Dec. 23: 38,000 yen (includes champagne toast drink)
Dec. 24 to Dec. 25: 41,000 yen (includes Dom Pérignon toast drink)
Aimée Noir (エメ・ノワール) unveils its 2026 AUTUMN / WINTER COLLECTION. Exhibition attended by many influencers held in Ebisu, Tokyo
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Fashion brand "Aimée Noir," operated by 株式会社Noir Maison, held an exhibition of its 2026 AUTUMN / WINTER COLLECTION on Oct. 30 and 31, 2026, in Ebisu-minami, Shibuya, Tokyo. Many influencers attended, and it was open to the public free of charge with no advance reservation required.
Cho Jung-tai: Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang Debated Earnestly, Hopes for Clear and Feasible Visions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang performed earnestly in the 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates' televised debate, and hoped both sides would present clear and feasible visions for citizens to consider when voting.
Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua Seeks Re-election, Campaigns in Shuili and Opens Joint Beizhongliao Campaign Headquarters
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Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua is seeking re-election. She campaigned on the streets of Shuili and opened a joint campaign headquarters for Beizhongliao, endorsing independent Shuili Township mayoral candidate Chan Yuan-chou and Kuomintang Zhongliao Township mayoral candidate Chou Chun-lin, and stressed that the county government and township offices are working closely together to advance development projects.
China Coast Guard Intrudes Into Dongsha Restricted Waters as a "Dark Ship"; Coast Guard Sails Alongside to Drive It Away
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China Coast Guard vessel "3102" turned off its AIS and entered Dongsha restricted waters in dark-ship mode. The Coast Guard Administration dispatched the "Patrol No. 7" to sail alongside and drive it away, leading to a standoff in which both sides traded broadcasts over radio.
Facts
1 China Coast Guard vessel
At around 4 a.m.
Closest distance was only 1 nautical mile
A total of 13 instances of driving away China Coast Guard vessels
First Taipei Mayoral Debate Clash: Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang Go Head-to-Head on Municipal Issues
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The first televised Taipei mayoral debate was co-hosted by TVBS and 三立電視台. Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang went head-to-head on issues including urban renewal, school lunches and the Twin City Forum.
Pride Parade: Vice President Says She Fights for Everyone to Be Free to Make Their Own Choices
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Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim took part in Taiwan's Pride Parade, calling for a Taiwan that is respectful, equal, inclusive and diverse, and fighting for everyone's right to make choices freely.
Taipei Mayoral Debate: Shen Boyang Says There Were Still Many Negative Labels
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the 2026 nine-in-one election televised debate, Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang said that although he hoped to discuss policies, the venue was still filled with negative labels and answers that did not match the questions, and he expects more municipal debates to follow.
CPC Freezes November Natural Gas Prices for Residential and Industrial Users; Power Sector Up 4%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣中油 announced that November natural gas prices for residential and industrial users will be frozen, with CPC absorbing the costs; for power-sector users, prices will rise 4% to reflect higher gas source costs.
Hokkaido Limited Express Hits Bear Late at Night and Derails; Passengers Forced to Spend the Night on Board
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A limited express train bound for Wakkanai in Hokkaido, Japan, struck a bear late at night, derailing its first car. The 32 passengers and crew were unharmed but were forced to stay on board for about 8 hours. JR北海道 apologized and said the cause of the accident remains to be determined. Some sections of the Soya Line are suspended, and shuttle buses are expected to be arranged tomorrow.
Kuandu International Animation Festival Closes; God is shy Wins Kuandu Dog Grand Prize
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The 16th Kuandu International Animation Festival has closed. The French animation "God is shy" won the "Kuandu Dog Grand Prize" and the Audience Choice Award, while the Taiwanese work "Gong" won the "Taiwan Special Award." Attendance hit a record high of 4,500 viewings.
Paralyzed After Two Severe Injuries but Never Gave Up: Tsai Cheng-en Honored with 衛福部 Golden Eagle Award
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Tsai Cheng-en was twice involved in accidents that left him paralyzed from the neck down. With his mother at his side, he regained his daily life through rehabilitation and devoted himself to information technology and sports. He was honored at the 30th Golden Eagle Awards ceremony for Role Models with Disabilities, held by 衛福部, and hopes the public will see the limitless possibilities beyond disability.
Facts
Glasgow Coma Scale once only 3
At the age of 5
At 16, he was in another accident
Presented to 10 award winners
30th Golden Eagle Awards Ceremony for Role Models with Disabilities
Every year on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec. 3)
S&P Global Cuts Meta Credit Outlook to Negative; AI Spending and Cash Flow Raise Concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
S&P Global lowered its credit outlook on Meta Platforms from "stable" to "negative" because of significant uncertainty over Meta's AI spending and cash flow; the credit outlook on 博通 was also cut.
Facts
Free cash flow was negative US$2.12 billion
Full-year capital expenditures will be between US$135 billion and US$145 billion
Raised US$97.5 billion in financing
Further expanding to US$71 billion in 2027
Long-term debt was US$80.92 billion
Companies mentioned：標普全球評級公司、S&P Global Ratings、Meta Platforms、Meta、路透社、博通、Broadcom、中央社
Fire in Boiler Room at Kaohsiung Hsinta Power Plant Causes Air Pollution; Environmental Bureau to Fine Contractor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out in the boiler room of the Kaohsiung Hsinta Power Plant after a contractor carelessly used a gas torch during construction, producing particulate pollutants and causing air pollution. The Environmental Protection Bureau will impose a fine of NT$100,000 to NT$5 million under the Air Pollution Control Act.
Yilan's Lin Kuo-chang Opens Northern Creek Campaign Headquarters; Vice President Hsiao and Tsai Ing-wen Show Support
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The Northern Creek campaign headquarters of 民進黨 Yilan County magistrate candidate Lin Kuo-chang opened in front of the Yilan Sports Park Gymnasium. Former President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim appeared to show support and urged voters to unite behind Lin Kuo-chang's election.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Yilan County, 31st (CNA)
In 2008, when she was chair of the 民進黨
In the 2009 local elections
18 years ago, Yilan people's unity restarted democracy
18 years later today, we must unite again
30 years ago, Lin Kuo-chang gave up her law career in Taipei
CCP 20th Fifth Plenum: 陸委會 Says Contrast with Taiwan's Elections Shows Stark Difference
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陸委會 Deputy Minister Shen You-chung said the CCP's 20th Fifth Plenum highlights the fundamental differences between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in democratic and authoritarian systems, showing the contrast between totalitarianism and democracy.
Cheng Chao-fang Unveils 5 Campaign Ribbons Blending Hsinchu County Features and Voter Engagement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
鄭朝方競選總部 of 民進黨 Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Cheng Chao-fang has released 5 limited-edition carry-on ribbons blending technology, Hakka and Indigenous elements, engaging voters through creative keepsakes.
Facts
Launching 5 limited-edition "travel ribbons" co-designed with Cheng Chao-fang
US approves sale of $2.1 billion in Patriot missiles to Ukraine; delivery may not come until early 2030s
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US State Department approved the sale of 500 Patriot III missiles to Ukraine, totaling $2.1 billion. Because production has not yet begun, delivery is expected to be delayed until the early 2030s. The weapons are produced by 洛克希德馬丁公司, with funding coming from donations by allies including Canada, Germany and Norway through the JUMPSTART program.
Chiang Wan-an's closing statement questions Shen Boyang's wavering and double standards, expresses admiration for Ko Wen-je's fairness and objectivity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the Taipei mayoral election debate, Chiang Wan-an's closing statement questioned Shen Boyang's inconsistent, wavering and double-standard positions, and thanked former mayor Ko Wen-je for laying the foundation for city governance and for evaluating city administration fairly under judicial pressure.
Chiang Wan-an hopes to build a world-class AI venue; Shen Boyang wants to renovate the city's aesthetics
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates' televised debate, Chiang Wan-an and Shen Boyang presented their respective policies. Chiang Wan-an stressed that Beitou-Shilin Technology Park will become a world-class AI demonstration venue, along with achievements in childcare and transportation infrastructure; Shen Boyang advocated improving residents' quality of life by renovating the city's aesthetics and optimizing transportation and community services.
Chuang Ching-cheng campaign headquarters opens; President Lai shows up to endorse transportation policy
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Chuang Ching-cheng, the 民進黨 candidate for Hsinchu mayor, held a campaign headquarters opening ceremony, and President Lai Ching-te attended to show support, endorsing his transportation policy and professional ability.
Facts
"3+2" MRT network
11 city council candidates of the 民進黨
122 villages in Hsinchu City
MRT to begin substantive construction within 4 years
Goto Mitsutaka to continue leading the Guardians; Chen Chao-ju: He once slept only 3 hours a day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chen Chao-ju, general manager of the 富邦悍將 in the 中華職棒, said that head coach Goto Mitsutaka will continue next year, and revealed that he once slept only 3 to 4 hours a day in the second half of the season. The team averaged 11,407 fans per home game this year and finished 3rd for the full season. After autumn training, it plans to send staff to the US Driveline and Japan's Next Base training center for further study.
Facts
Home attendance averaged 11,407 per game
up about 7% from last year
nearly 4,000 participants
sleeping only 3 to 4 hours a day
Companies mentioned：中央社、中華職棒、富邦悍將、Driveline、Next Base
Closing with a Tsai Kang-yong quote on elections, Shen Boyang: Please let me be your mayor
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In his closing statement at the debate, 民進黨 Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang quoted Tsai Kang-yong's famous line to stress that an election is choosing a way of life, presented his vision of making Taipei "run smoothly," and appealed to voters to let him become mayor.
Asked by media about urban renewal, Shen Boyang offers 3 approaches to boost resilience; Chiang Wan-an cites results of the "Eight Arrows of Urban Renewal"
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In the Taipei mayoral televised debate, Shen Boyang proposed 3 approaches to strengthen resilience: building a preliminary screening of buildings' seismic risk, an old-house service team, and information disclosure; Chiang Wan-an cited the results of the "Eight Arrows of Urban Renewal" during his term, noting that the caseload over the 4 years was 2.4 times that of the past, and stressed that the Taipei City Government has continued to promote related new policies.
Facts
publicly led urban renewal 575 mechanism
Eight Arrows of Urban Renewal
over the 4 years
2.4 times the past
1.4 times the total of the other 5 special municipalities
Chen Chi-mai reviews Kaohsiung mayoral debate: Ko Chih-en criticizes opponent heavily, hopes focus on vision
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Chen Chi-mai commented on the Kaohsiung mayoral debate, noting that Kuomintang candidate Ko Chih-en spent much of the time criticizing her opponent, while 民進黨 candidate Lai Jui-lung explained his policies in a down-to-earth manner, hoping both sides will focus on vision.
Tsai Yi-yu opens Fanlu joint campaign headquarters; Wu Pin-jui promotes AI challenge game interaction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民進黨 Chiayi County magistrate candidate Tsai Yi-yu opened the Fanlu joint campaign headquarters, advocating combining tech industry dividends to promote mountain-area development; independent candidate Wu Pin-jui launched an AI challenge game interaction.
Bolsonaro Jr. claims persecution, flees Brazil to US after election defeat
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Former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro claimed persecution after losing the election and secretly left the country for the US; his passport was canceled due to a money-laundering investigation, and he accused Supreme Court justices and electoral irregularities.
Facts
the presidential runoff on the 25th
secretly left Brazil on the 27th
arrived in Florida on a private plane on the 28th
On the 26th, he visited his father, who is under house arrest
Fu Chao-hsuan emerges from the unreal feeling of Asian Games gold, says he cannot dwell on it for too long
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After winning Taiwan's first athletics gold medal in 60 years at the Nagoya Asian Games, Taiwanese high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan said he is gradually emerging from the sense of unreality and is preparing for next year's Asian Championships and World Championships goals.
Facts
Fu Chao-hsuan, a 23-year-old male high jumper
Original跳出追平個人本季最佳的2公尺25
the first gold medal in 60 years in the history of Taiwan's men's athletics team
Wang Ting-yu questions mistaken felling of bishopwood tree; Chiang Wan-an counters that Wang got "Three Chapters and One Q" wrong
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In the Taipei mayoral election debate, Wang Ting-yu questioned Chiang Wan-an over the mistaken felling of a bishopwood tree at Dongmen Market and the school lunch policy; Chiang Wan-an rebutted and said Wang Ting-yu had gotten "Three Chapters and One Q" wrong, and the two sides traded attacks over tree conservation and food safety.
Polish prime minister and president clash: Constitutional Tribunal judges oust president of the court, key points at a glance
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On the 30th, serious turmoil erupted at Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, when Julia Przyłębska-style judge Krwin-Piotrowska, who had been barred from hearing cases, launched a surprise ouster of court president Święczkowski and vice president Sochański, prompting accusations of a "coup." The incident highlights the escalating power struggle between the current pro-European Prime Minister Tusk's cabinet and the right-wing former ruling Law and Justice party (PiS); President Nawrocki rushed back to the country, while Justice Minister Żurek moved to lift the immunity of the judges involved to restore the court's normal operation.
Facts
On the 30th, Poland's Constitutional Tribunal fell into serious turmoil
During PiS's 8 years in power
After winning the 2023 election
The 5 judges nominated by Tusk
Judges appointed during PiS rule between 2015 and 2023
Wang Ting-yu asks whether they can add each other on LINE to schedule the next debate; Chiang Wan-an: the two teams can communicate and coordinate
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In the Taipei mayoral election debate, Wang Ting-yu, believing Chiang Wan-an had not answered questions, proposed adding each other on LINE to schedule the next debate; Chiang Wan-an responded that the two teams can communicate and coordinate, and stressed the importance of building a Taipei AI park and relocating Songshan Airport for the city's development and medical rights.
Chiang Wan-an questions past remarks; Wang Ting-yu: if you want to discuss central government affairs, you can return to being a legislator
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At the 2026 Taipei mayoral candidates' televised debate, Chiang Wan-an questioned Wang Ting-yu's past remarks; Wang Ting-yu responded that most of what Chiang raised were central government affairs, suggested he return to being a legislator, and stressed that municipal issues should be faced squarely.
Facts
Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
Digging up posts from 10 years ago and 15 years ago
Wang Ting-yu questions double standards on food safety and child abuse issues; Chiang Wan-an counters that he is unfamiliar with how the city government handles them
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In the televised Taipei mayoral election debate, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Wang Ting-yu questioned whether Chiang Wan-an applies double standards on child abuse and food safety issues; Chiang Wan-an hit back, saying Wang Ting-yu does not understand the details of the city government's handling, and criticized the stances of Wang Ting-yu and the Democratic Progressive Party on the 中聯油脂 case and on increasing penalties for child abuse.
Chiang Wan-an asks about Civic Boulevard arts corridor; Wang Ting-yu answers it is about stitching together space and linking pedestrian flow
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At the 2026 Taipei mayoral election televised debate, Kuomintang candidate Chiang Wan-an questioned the specifics and feasibility of Democratic Progressive Party candidate Wang Ting-yu's policy proposals on the Civic Boulevard arts corridor and the AI corridor; Wang Ting-yu responded that the Civic Boulevard plan aims to stitch together space and link pedestrian flow rather than eliminate parking spaces, and rebutted Chiang Wan-an's familiarity with municipal details.
Clinton campaigns and blasts Trump! Wrongly insisted on tariffs 20 years ago, launched Iran war and sent oil prices soaring
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Former U.S. President Clinton campaigned for Democratic candidate Colom in Mississippi on Oct. 30, sharply attacking incumbent President Trump. Clinton blamed high oil prices on the war against Iran, recalled his golf outings with Trump 24 years ago, and pointed to the two men's long-running disagreement over tariff policy, noting that Clinton had warned at the time that the cost of tariffs would be borne by the American public.
Facts
Clinton accuses the White House of launching a war against Iran that sent gasoline and diesel prices soaring
Clinton recalls questioning tariff policy while playing golf with Trump 24 years ago
Clinton believes the cost of tariffs is ultimately borne by American consumers
The number of early voters nationwide is nearly 10 million higher than at the same point in 2022