As developments concerning mayors in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture were reported on 26 October, a meeting at Fukuyama municipal offices was also reported. Regional news, including transport service disruptions and companies' discount measures, was reported as well.
It was reported that meetings and other events were held at Fukuyama municipal offices on 26 October, drawing attention to new developments in city administration.
A communications failure caused cashless payments on trains and buses serving Hiroshima, Hatsukaichi and Kure to become unavailable due to an issue affecting the Mobility Days service. The cause was said to be unknown.
A 5% discount at all locations, including エブリイ and Fukuyama, was reportedly scheduled to begin that day as a response to a PHP defect.
The Hiroshima Carp is reportedly expected to issue non-roster notifications to 6 players this offseason, bringing the total for the current season to 10, while a former player was also reported to have been arrested on suspicion of trespassing and theft.