https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 128 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 7 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697228Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Sakurajima is at eruption alert level 3, and ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697227Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Mount Aso is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697226Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Meakandake is at eruption alert level 2, and ashfall is forecast to the east of the crater from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697237Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁The eruption alert level on Satsuma-Iojima remains at Level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 and to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697236Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Sakurajima is at eruption alert level 3, and ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697235Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Mount Aso is at eruption alert level 2, and ashfall is forecast to the northeast of the crater from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697234Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Meakandake is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the east of the crater from 09-12 and 21-24 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697233Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁The eruption alert level for Kirishimayama (Shinmoedake) is 2. Ashfall is forecast to the northeast from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697232Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0900Japan気象庁Suwanosejima is at eruption alert level 2. Ashfall is forecast to the north from 09:00 to 12:00 and to the northeast from 21:00 to 24:00 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697238Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:22:22 +0900Japan気象庁Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity indicating that an earthquake occurred at around 07:15 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697239Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:19:39 +0900Japan気象庁An earthquake occurred at around 07:15 today, the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697240Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:18:31 +0900Japan気象庁Flash report notifying the areas where strong shaking from an earthquake at around 07:15 on the 1st was observed at seismic intensity 3 or higher. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697241Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:13:17 +0900Japan気象庁Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity of an earthquake that occurred at around 07:10 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697242Sun, 01 Nov 2026 06:23:18 +0900Japan気象庁Information on the epicenter and seismic intensity indicating that an earthquake occurred at around 06:20 on the 1st. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697580Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced that the Cabinet has approved the recipients of the Autumn 令和8年 Medals of Honor: 2 for the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, 86 for the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and 2 individuals and 7 groups for the Medal with Green Ribbon. A presentation ceremony will be held on Nov. 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697581Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi spoke about ticket sales for the Yokohama Green Expo and measures to raise awareness. On extending the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, he stated that the environmental impact assessment will proceed based on the Katsuragawa route proposed by the ruling parties. Regarding the responses from ボーイング and the FAA on the Japan Airlines Flight 123 accident aircraft, they were effectively a zero answer, but he said no further confirmation will be made. On the announcement that ANA will make the joint holding company of エア・ドゥ and ソラシドエア a subsidiary, he declined to comment as a management decision of private companies, while expressing expectations from the standpoint of maintaining the aviation network. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697582Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi explained the results of the survey of chimneys following the Kumamoto earthquake (about 40% damaged) and countermeasures, the impact on JR東海 of the business suspension penalties imposed on 大成建設 and 鹿島建設 over bid-rigging in the maglev Shinkansen project, the appropriateness of holding a political fundraising party before taking office, and the reason no record was made of inquiries from former Minister Yanagi. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697583Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi called for early completion of the delayed new runway at Narita Airport, instructed the correction of 64 cases of improper use of Flat 35 and the implementation of measures to prevent recurrence, and responded that the issue of the record of the meeting with Representative Yanagi is being handled appropriately in accordance with laws and regulations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697584Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi explained the false Earthquake Early Warning issued for the Oct. 16 earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, and revealed that the cause was an overestimate of its magnitude. He also said that, following the Board of Audit's survey of unused park land, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is asking local governments to review the necessity of land left unused for 20 years or more every 5 years and to report on it. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697585Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi reported the Cabinet approval of the bill to amend the Specified Tanker Act and the enforcement of the revised Regional Public Transportation Act. On the bid-rigging problem in Tokyo Metropolitan Government subway construction, he said he is closely watching the moves of the 公正取引委員会, and on the alleged contact with Representative Yanagi, he explained that there was no effect on budget allocation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697586Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi reported on his inspection of the Ishigaki Coast Guard Office and stressed the need to secure personnel and develop housing. On the appropriate cost system for trucking, he said that changing the enforcement date set by law is difficult, but that phased introduction will be considered. On the Representative Yanagi issue, he replied that no record was made, based on the guidelines on whether records need to be created. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697587Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省In response to questions about the reduction of the Social Capital Development Grants for Nasukarasuyama City and Nakagawa Town, Minister Ibayashi explained that allocations are made taking into account requests, progress and other factors. He asserted that there was no influence from approaches by Representative Yanagi, and said that whether to create a record depends on the guidelines. He also instructed that, rather than giving detailed individual explanations to reporters, a session be arranged later for officials to explain the grant system as a whole. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697588Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0900Japan国土交通省Minister Ibayashi reported on three items: his inspection of Narita Airport, his inspection of areas hit by the Chiba heavy rain, and the publication of guidelines for preventing underpass flooding accidents. On suspicions regarding budget allocation involving Agriculture Minister Yanagi, he said the facts are under examination, and he explained the securing of alternative transport and recovery support for the Uchibo Line. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697107Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:05:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarting Nov. 1, 2026, 買取マクサス市川本八幡店, operated by 株式会社わたるコーポレーション, will strengthen on-site purchase of the Swiss modular furniture brand "USMハラー" and begin support for advance confirmation of disassembly and removal of large furniture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697109Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKosaku Kumamoto, Director and CTO of Nexforge, has obtained official certification for the AI development platform "Lovable" in 2 areas: App Builder and Website Builder. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697108Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マシュマロエンタメ (M2IE), drawing on the expertise gained from supporting the Japan expansion of overseas AI companies, launched "AI Play," a community connecting Japanese AI creators with AI companies in Japan and abroad, on Nov. 2, 2026. The platform offers event information, rankings, industry trends, creator profiles and community groups by field, and supports creators' growth and matching with AI companies through its membership program "Token Guy." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696768Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUCC Ueshima Coffee will begin airing a new TV commercial, 'A Happy Cup of LIFE', featuring Noritake Kinashi and Narumi Yasuda, from Nov. 2. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696448Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:46:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グッドチョイスエンタテインメントは、所属アイドルとファンをつなぐファンプラットフォーム「GCE RESIDENCE」を2026年11月2日に正式オープンした。このプラットフォームは、「推しと暮らす。」をコンセプトに、MY OSHI登録による日数累積（ROOMMATE DAYS）、時間に応じたメンバー姿の変化、および1日1回のガチャ機能を提供し、デジタル上の応援をリアルイベントや生誕祭などの体験につなげることを目指している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697641Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:23:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABulgaria's acting president Iotova won the presidential runoff, according to exit polls, with about 51% of the vote, and is poised to become the country's first elected female head of state. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696769Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:47:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe results of the US midterm elections will affect AI regulatory policy, in turn affecting Asian stocks and supply chains. If the Democratic Party controls Congress, it may step up scrutiny of the AI industry and data centers, hitting chipmakers in Taiwan and South Korea; if the Republican Party retains control, policy would be more continuous. In addition, the election results may also affect the currency market, bond market and the performance of Chinese clean energy stocks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696387Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:50:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's women's doubles pair Hsu Yin-hui/Lin Chih-yun lost to an Indonesian pair in the final of the German Hylo Open badminton tournament, finishing runners-up for 2 consecutive years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3697335Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心The 水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Huoshan Reservoir into the Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are advised to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696914Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:08:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued a notice on free overflow from Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County, and East District, North District and Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696915Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:18:40 +0900Taiwan國家災害防救科技中心水利署 issued an updated notice on free overflow from Hushan Reservoir discharging into Beigang River, affecting multiple townships and cities in Yunlin County and Chiayi County. Residents along the river are urged to be careful and stay away from the riverbed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20261102-03/index-en-p2.html#n3696770Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Unmanned self-service KTVs are booming in China's county towns, attracting young consumers with low prices, bring-your-own drinks and 24-hour operation. The brand 四方朋友 is expanding rapidly, reflecting growing consumer demand for cost-effective leisure and entertainment.