【Okayama University】Professor Shinichi Nishimura participates as a natural disaster support adviser in Okayama City Fire Bureau's natural disaster response training
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Professor Shinichi Nishimura of Okayama University took part in disaster training conducted by the Okayama City Fire Bureau and provided advice on safety measures as a geotechnical engineering expert. The initiative is an industry-academia collaboration aimed at strengthening local disaster preparedness.
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The Okayama City Fire Bureau introduced its “Natural Disaster Support Adviser System” in April 2026.
Professor Shinichi Nishimura of Okayama University has been appointed a natural disaster support adviser to the Okayama City Fire Bureau.
The Okayama City Fire Bureau conducted natural disaster response training on July 2, 2026.
Strengthens AI fall detection to support heatstroke prevention and safety management for solo work. Aims to comply with the amended Industrial Safety and Health Regulations, which have come into force.
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Shipments will begin on August 3, 2026.
A detection rate exceeding 90% was confirmed in the evaluation environment.
Can analyze footage from up to 16 surveillance cameras simultaneously on 1 computer.
Japanese-made hydrogen inhaler “Suilive” to open experiential showroom “Suilive Fukuoka Hakata Store” on the 7th floor of Hakata Marui on July 17
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The experiential showroom “Suilive Fukuoka Hakata Store” will grand open on the 7th floor of the commercial complex Hakata Marui in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Friday, July 17, 2026. The showroom features the hydrogen equipment brand “Suilive (スイリーブ).”
This will be the 2nd store, following the experiential showroom “Suilive Tokyo Ginza Store,” which opened on June 18, 2026.
【Okayama University】Exchange of views with the director of the Human Resources Policy Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and others
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Okayama University exchanged views with officials responsible for human resources policy at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and reported on progress in strengthening research universities under the J-PEAKS program. Its efforts to strengthen talent development and governance reform have been recognized.
As the “Docomo Future Museum” marks its 25th anniversary, a survey examines the gap between parents’ and children’s visions of the future. Children valued “kindness” over “convenience”! About 1 in 3 parents said, “My view of my child has changed.”
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NTT Docomo conducted a survey of parents and children about their visions of the future in conjunction with the “Docomo Future Museum.” The survey found that children prioritize “kindness,” while parents prioritize convenience, revealing a gap between the generations.
To mark its 8th anniversary, ChroNoiR will release its new song “Endless showtime,” written by Shintaro Namioka, on July 17, 2026. The music video will also be released that evening.
Nao Yoshioka releases 6th album “self,” created with artists from around the world, today. “Yet to Come” music video to be released on July 24
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Nao Yoshioka has released her 6th album, “self,” made in collaboration with artists from Japan and abroad. The concept album explores facing her own vulnerabilities, and a domestic tour will begin in October.
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Nao Yoshioka released her 6th album, “self,” on July 17, 2026.
The album features artists from Japan and abroad, including Bilal, Peter CottonTale and Keyon Harrold.
The album’s theme is “self,” inspired by the concept of the same name proposed by psychologist Jung.
【Okayama University】From “AI-readable” to “AI-trustworthy”: At international conference XART 2026, shares efforts under the Program for Strengthening Research Universities with Regional Core and Distinctive Features (J-PEAKS) and a next-generation foundation for trust
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Okayama University presented a framework at international conference XART 2026 for ensuring the reliability of corporate reporting in the AI era. It proposed a foundation of trust for AI-readable reporting and will strengthen collaboration ahead of the conference’s 2027 event in Okayama.
Supporting “seeds of the future” born from new business creation and carve-outs: Kickoff event for the FY Reiwa 8–9 Tokyo New Business Discovery Project “GEMStartup TOKYO” to be held on August 26
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Original令和8年8月26日(水曜日)18時30分から21時00分まで
From Thursday, July 16, Reiwa 8, through 12:00 on Tuesday, August 25
・Business commercialization program: through Friday, July 17
・New business creation platform: through Friday, July 31
【All Japan Federation of Printing Industries Associations / Japan Paper Wholesalers Association】“Paper Summit Japan” to be held at the Industrial Trade Center on July 24 and 25
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The All Japan Federation of Printing Industries Associations will hold “Paper Summit Japan” in Tokyo in July 2026. The experiential event offers visitors a chance to experience the appeal of paper and printing.
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The All Japan Federation of Printing Industries Associations will hold Paper Summit Japan on July 24 and 25, 2026.
Paper Summit Japan consists of 4 sections: talks, gallery, market and factory.
MUD FAIR 2026 will be held at the event venue on the same day.
Launch of an affordable recruitment support plan for newly opening clinics. “コメディカルドットコム,” an industry-leading job site adopted by medical institutions nationwide
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Listing fee: 100,000 yen (before tax)
More than 29,000 companies have adopted the service
Daiwa Group announces e-motorsports tournament “e-DGMS 2026 by Gran Turismo”!
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Partner schools (13 schools in total)
2026 season
Organized by our company since 2020
Held since October 2020
・2021
・2022–2023
・2024
“TOKYO AUTO SALON（東京オートサロン）2026”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイワグループ、PlayStation®5、PlayStation®4、グランツーリスモ７、EBBRO RACING TEAM、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、Polyphony Digital Inc.、東京オートサロン
[NoMaps2026] Special website launches today. The downtown festival, which draws a total of 60,000 people from Hokkaido and beyond over 5 days, is now gearing up in earnest
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Attracts 70,000 people over 5 days
Participants from outside Hokkaido account for 30%
294 projects
15 categories
86 locations in central Sapporo
Available for purchase at a 2,000-yen early-bird discount
Gurobi announces new platform “Gurobi Intelligence Hub” to help AI make use of mathematical optimization
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Gurobi Optimization has announced “Gurobi Intelligence Hub,” a new platform that uses AI agents to support mathematical optimization. AI supports the entire lifecycle, lowering the barriers to using optimization.
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Gurobi Optimization, LLC has announced its new platform, “Gurobi Intelligence Hub.”
Gurobi Intelligence Hub uses AI agents to support the entire optimization lifecycle.
Gurobi Japan will host a webinar on Intelligence Hub on Tuesday, July 28.
Companies mentioned：Gurobi Optimization, LLC、株式会社Gurobi Japan
Winners and winning organizations announced for the 34th Practical Mathematics Proficiency Test “Suken” Grand Prix
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Winners of the 34th Practical Mathematics Proficiency Test “Suken” Grand Prix have been announced. A total of 106 people and 25 organizations from a wide range of age groups were selected, highlighting young people’s strong interest in mathematics. The awards ceremony will be held on August 4.
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A total of 106 people and 25 organizations won awards at the 34th Practical Mathematics Proficiency Test “Suken” Grand Prix.
The winners range in age from 10 to 79.
The awards ceremony will be held on August 4, 2026, at Arcadia Ichigaya Private School Hall.
Among the 6 recipients of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, an individual award, 4 were elementary or junior high school students.
Kyoto’s signature autumnal Japanese-style Halloween event, “怪々YOKAI祭,” will feature choreography by TERUPOP this year, turning the yokai into dancers. Let’s dance in the Edo townscape of the film village, renovated in March! Spooky! “百鬼夜行” opens on September 12.
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Uzumasa Kyoto Village will hold “怪々YOKAI祭” from September 12. The event has evolved into an immersive experience making use of the renovated Edo townscape, including an interactive yokai parade featuring choreography by TERUPOP.
A participatory outdoor show featuring swordplay and water sprinkling to bring relief from the heat: “Tsujitsuji no Uchimizu” will be held at the film village to beat the summer heat
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Event period: July 18 (Sat.)–August 30 (Sun.)
[Uzuchaya special roasted green tea / Uji matcha and sweet bean shaved ice: 1,200 yen each]
[太秦映画村 fans: koban catfish / yokai assortment: 800 yen each]
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥2,800
Children (ages 3 through elementary school): ¥1,600
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥2,000
Children (ages 3 through elementary school): ¥1,300
Xperisus commissioned to carry out the “High-Value Inbound Tourism Destination Development Project in Regional Areas” for 一般社団法人八幡平市観光協会
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Xperisus has been commissioned to handle tourism projects in Hachimantai City and has begun developing and selling high-value inbound travel experiences. The initiative aims to revitalize regional communities and attract more visitors.
One of Japan’s largest water slides, measuring 12m × 100m, and stylish BBQ come to Nachi-Katsuura! “Nachi katsuura Lit SUMMER! 2026” to be held for the first time
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1-day fee (admission included) - Basic fee: 2,500 yen
With tent: 2 hours, 15,000 yen
Without tent: 2 hours, 7,000 yen
Admission is 3,800 yen for the general public on August 11 only.
“Benesse Style Care’s Art Exhibition Woven Together 2026 Summer” connects residents of senior homes with the local community through art, displaying about 100 works
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Benesse Style Care will hold “Art Exhibition Woven Together 2026 Summer” in August, showcasing residents’ artworks. The exhibition aims to foster connections with the local community through hands-on art and dialogue-based viewing.
Explore the “Heisei Dragon God Highway,” associated with the Tokugawa, by smartphone: digital stamp rally offers hot springs, spectacular scenery and gourmet food
“Regenerative Gastronomy,” a culinary experience that restores the richness of the sea, launches! First event co-hosted with IWA, a leading sake, and Ginza’s FARO
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株式会社北三陸ファクトリー and others launched “Regenerative Gastronomy,” a culinary experience project focused on environmental restoration. The first event was a pairing dinner co-hosted by 3 parties.
Special exhibition “Chiba Dinosaur Exhibition: Amazing Predators (Hunters)” now on at 千葉県立中央博物館!
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千葉県立中央博物館 will hold the special exhibition “Chiba Dinosaur Exhibition” from July 11, 2026, to September 27. Rare specimens, including full skeletons of Ceratosaurus and Mosasaurus, will be featured, along with numerous hands-on events.
Narell Group conducted a survey on awareness of aging infrastructure. It found that while awareness of disaster risks is high, awareness of the underlying shortage of construction workers and maintenance costs is low.
Counter-drone system fails acceptance testing 3 times; Huang Kuo-chang calls on Koo Li-hsiung to explain: Is “創未來” so influential that it won a NT$980 million contract?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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NT$980 million “counter-drone system” contract
NT$60 million commissioned research project for a counter-drone system
Revealing he won’t finish paying his mortgage until he is nearly 60, Ko Wen-je comments on Youth Housing Loan 3.0: “Idiot! The problem is housing prices, not mortgages”
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Applicants must be under 50
Personal annual income must not exceed NT$2 million
Applicant’s age plus the loan term must be under 80 years
Tigerair deepens its presence in Gangshan 2》 From “going while we’re at it” to “making a special trip”! Second-tier cities become international gateways; will Southeast Asian visitors become the new key?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Taiwanese visitors again made up the largest share of foreign tourists, at about 45.2%
Double good news for Kaohsiung agriculture and animal welfare: young farmer earns top-100 honor, cross-sector “animal prescriptions” aim to build a happy city
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The Ministry of Agriculture announces the 8th “Top 100 Young Farmers”
Chen Ting-fei criticizes the KMT and TPP for jointly reviewing the unmanned vehicle bill, questioning its constitutionality and warning it could hamper defense and industrial development
Building disaster resilience! 永揚消防 donates XR training equipment to support disaster-preparedness education in Pingtung; smart technology boosts social welfare organizations’ emergency response capabilities
UK: Even if we can’t win the World Cup, the Falkland Islands absolutely belong to us
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Argentina’s soccer team displayed a political slogan asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after its World Cup semifinal, prompting a strong response from the British government, which reiterated its sovereignty claim over the islands and called on FIFA to investigate the rule violation.
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