NEWS ARCHIVE
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IllustrationTwo PHP vulnerabilities could allow code to run on a server. Japanese security organizations issued warnings on October 22, following the release of fixes on the evening of October 21. Website operators need to check their environments and update.
IllustrationOn the evening of October 22, Typhoon No. 30 was a large, very strong storm south of Okinawa. JMA information issued at 23:45 and carried by Mie Prefecture listed central pressure of 940 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s, moving northwest.
IllustrationThe 2026 professional baseball draft took place in Tokyo on October 22, settling negotiating rights for 76 new players. NPB said 11 clubs then selected 51 players in the developmental draft.
IllustrationFirst snow was observed in Wakkanai, Asahikawa and other parts of Hokkaido on October 22. JMA's list also included Kitamiesashi and Kutchan. Wakkanai and Asahikawa were both three days later than their long-term averages.
IllustrationThe Nikkei 225 closed at 62,907.84 on October 22, down 1,713.40 points, or about 2.65%, from the previous close. It was a sharp reversal after the prior day's rise.
IllustrationThe government held the first AI and Digital Reform Promotion Council meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on October 22. It prioritized a vision for AI transformation, reform principles and faster implementation, aiming for an interim report by year-end.
IllustrationCapcom said on October 22 that unauthorized access to CAPCOM ID exposed 11,774,247 records worldwide, including email addresses and system identifiers. Passwords were changed without authorization on 196 affected accounts and have been reset.
IllustrationAnthropic announced a research preview of Claude Duet, which organizes information from connected apps and works on assigned tasks. It was reported in Japan on October 22. Access begins through a waitlist for US Pro and Max users.
IllustrationJidai Matsuri, one of Kyoto's three major festivals, took place on October 22. Its procession traces Kyoto's history through period costumes and objects, traveling from Kyoto Gyoen to Heian Shrine.
IllustrationJR East announced winter extra-train plans on October 22 for December 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. They support holiday travel, winter events and sunrise outings. Extra trains are also planned on six Tokyo-area lines after the final New Year's Eve trains into New Year's Day.