# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-22 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 102 items from 11 sources; Taiwan, 69 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions, Reiwa 3: Households — 02 Basic Items (Tables 18–33) Number of households, by household size, household type, and household structure

- Published: 2023-03-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0001980349
- anchor: #n1637831
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- Total data items: 350

## Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions, Reiwa 3: Households — 01 Trends by Year (Tables 1–17) Number of households — composition ratio, by household structure and year

- Published: 2023-03-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0001980333
- anchor: #n1637830

Facts:
- Total records: 1110

## Holding of the 3rd technical review panel on implementation of the review of insurance coverage for OTC-like drugs

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:27:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74541.html
- anchor: #n1637628
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、Adobe

Facts:
- 令和８年７月22日（水）１７時００分～１９時００分（非公開）

## 10th Subcommittee on the Third-Party Provision of Anonymous Infectious Disease-Related Information (held by circulation): Materials

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_73969.html
- anchor: #n1637630
- Companies mentioned: Adobe

Facts:
- Meeting summary [61KB]
- Agenda and list of committee members [97KB]

## 6th Review Panel on the Role of Facilities for Persons with Disabilities, Taking into Account Community-Based Support for Persons with Disabilities (Materials)

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74747.html
- anchor: #n1637629
- Companies mentioned: 北摂杉の子会、高水福祉会、育桜福祉会

## Procedures for taking the 39th National Examination for Certified Care Workers for EPA candidates who returned to their home countries after becoming eligible to take the examination

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_73957.html
- anchor: #n1637635
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人社会福祉振興・試験センター、Japan Visa Applicatipn Centre、在ベトナム日本国大使館、在ダナン日本国総領事館、在ホーチミン日本国総領事館

Facts:
- Examination fee: ¥20,510
- July 22, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Wednesday)–September 2, Reiwa 8 (2026) (Wednesday)
- March 23, Reiwa 9 (2027) (Tuesday), 14:00

## Holding of the 1st Working Group on Reviewing the Survey Methods of the Monthly Labour Survey

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74420.html
- anchor: #n1637634
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- July 31, Reiwa 8 (Friday)
- 10：00～12：00
- July 28, Reiwa 8 (Tuesday)

## The 31st Review Panel on the Career Consultant Registration System and Related Matters will be held on July 28

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74631.html
- anchor: #n1637633
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- 31st
- 13：00～15：00
- 17：00必着

## “Know Hepatitis Project” Health Day 2026 to be held

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74737.html
- anchor: #n1637632
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、ニッショーホール

Facts:
- The “Know Hepatitis Project” Health Day 2026 will be held at ニッショーホール on Tuesday, July 28

## June 16, 2026: Minutes of the 110th Actuarial Subcommittee of the Social Security Council

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74739.html
- anchor: #n1637631

Facts:
- Premium income was ¥43.1 trillion
- National treasury and public-sector contributions were ¥12.1 trillion
- Total income and expenditure for the fiscal year was ¥55.7 trillion
- Benefit payments were ¥55.3 trillion
- Total expenditure was ¥55.8 trillion
- The annual balance was a deficit of ¥0.1 trillion
- Investment gains were ¥2.0 trillion on a market-value basis
- Year-end reserves increased by ¥2.0 trillion from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥306.0 trillion

## Holding of a working group on a dietary guide for Japanese people (provisional title)

- Published: 2026-07-21T13:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74475.html
- anchor: #n1637636
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- July 23, Reiwa 8 (Thursday), 16:00–18:00

## Holding of the 129th Medical Care Subcommittee of the Social Security Council

- Published: 2026-07-21T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74780.html
- anchor: #n1637637

Facts:
- 129th Medical Care Subcommittee of the Social Security Council
- July 24, Reiwa 8 (Friday), 17:00–19:00
- The application deadline is noon on Thursday, July 23. Please ensure that applications are submitted by then.

## Government Office Visits (General Service: Digital, Electrical, and Electronics Categories)

- Published: 2026-07-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/kokka-den/kantyouhouhon.html
- anchor: #n1637638
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- Information on Government Office Visits [535KB]
- The form is here [22KB]
- The form is here [16KB]

## Call for public comments on the “Nature Finance Practical Guidelines (Draft)”

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05188.html
- anchor: #n1637795

Facts:
- With the mission of realizing “Nature Positive by 2030”
- In March 2024, the “Nature Positive Economic Transition Strategy” was
- In July 2025, the “Nature Positive Economic Transition Strategy Roadmap” was
- The Nature Positive Economy Study Group (established by the Ministry of the Environment in 2022

## Call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 Demonstration Project to Advance Heat Recovery at Waste Incineration Facilities (Subsidy Program)

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05313.html
- anchor: #n1637794

Facts:
- The maximum project cost for a single fiscal year is 150 million yen
- The maximum subsidy amount is 100 million yen

## Announcement of the 10th meeting of the Waste Management System Subcommittee, Circular Society Section, 中央環境審議会

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05334.html
- anchor: #n1637793
- Companies mentioned: 中央環境審議会、環境省、JESCO

Facts:
- The 10th meeting of the Waste Management System Subcommittee, Circular Society Section, 中央環境審議会, will be held on Monday, July 27, Reiwa 8
- Monday, July 27, Reiwa 8, 14:30–16:00
- 令和８年７月24日（金）12:00までにお申し込みください

## Announcement of the 12th meeting of the Expert Group on Taxonomic Groups of Specified Invasive Alien Species, Reptiles and Amphibians

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05341.html
- anchor: #n1637792
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、一般財団法人自然環境研究センター

Facts:
- 12th meeting of the Expert Group on Taxonomic Groups of Specified Invasive Alien Species
- July 27, Reiwa 8
- 14:00～16:00
- 令和８年７月24日
- 15:00

## The 5th international meeting on carbon market development under アジア・ゼロエミッション共同体（AZEC） was held in Hiroshima

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05355.html
- anchor: #n1637791
- Companies mentioned: アジア・ゼロエミッション共同体（AZEC）、環境省、経済産業省、JCM（Joint Crediting Mechanism）

Facts:
- The “Action Plan for the Next 10 Years” adopted at the 2nd AZEC Summit
- It was launched in May 2025

## 2026年度 環境省LD-Techリスト等の拡充・更新に関する脱炭素技術の提案募集について

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05359.html
- anchor: #n1637790
- Companies mentioned: 環境省

Facts:
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
- Tuesday, July 21, Reiwa 8
- September ８ (Tuesday)

## Announcement of the 66th meeting of the Circular Society Section, Central Environment Council

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05356.html
- anchor: #n1637789
- Companies mentioned: TKP

Facts:
- July 28, Reiwa 8 (Tuesday)
- 14：00～16：00
- Monday, Reiwa 8, July 27

## Regarding the “Otemachi-Marunouchi-Yurakucho Summer Festival 2026: Marunouchi Bon Odori 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05335.html
- anchor: #n1637788
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、大手町・丸の内・有楽町 夏祭り実行委員会、三菱地所プロパティマネジメント株式会社

Facts:
- Friday, July 24, Reiwa 8
- 16:00～22:30
- 18:00～18:30
- 15:00まで
- TEL: 03-4323-0100

## Results of the call for proposals for the Resource Circulation Acceleration Project (Model Project) to Fully Utilize Regional Resources under the FY Reiwa 7 Supplementary Budget

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05337.html
- anchor: #n1637787
- Companies mentioned: 旭化成メディカル株式会社、アルハイテック株式会社、一般社団法人諏訪広域脱炭素イノベーション協会、いであ株式会社、株式会社大林組、株式会社クボタ、株式会社ピリカ、株式会社MOAI、日本エヌ・ユー・エス株式会社

Facts:
- 9 projects were selected

## Regarding the 19th Prime Minister’s Award for Contributions to Promoting Japan as a Maritime Nation

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05340.html
- anchor: #n1637786
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人 次世代環境船舶開発センター、一般社団法人 マリン・エコラベル・ジャパン協議会、高知工科大学、北海道大学、熊本県立天草高等学校、一般財団法人 日本舶用品検定協会、熊本県立芦北高等学校

Facts:
- This year, 4 individuals and 3 organizations will receive awards

## Announcement of the 1st meeting of the FY Reiwa 8 Technical Study Group on Environmental Measures for Scrap Yards

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05346.html
- anchor: #n1637785
- Companies mentioned: 環境省

Facts:
- The FY Reiwa 8 Technical Study Group on Environmental Measures for Scrap Yards will hold its 1st meeting on Monday, July 27, Reiwa 8
- On June 19, Reiwa 8, the “Act Partially Amending the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act and Other Acts” was promulgated

## The 33rd Government Facilities Subcommittee and the 17th Project Evaluation Subcommittee of the Building Subcommittee, Council for Social Infrastructure Development, to meet — Experts will be asked for their views on new projects

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/eizen01_hh_000289.html
- anchor: #n1637696
- Companies mentioned: シーラカンスアンドアソシエイツ

Facts:
- Monday, July 27, Reiwa 8, 16:00–17:30
- Thursday, July 23, 15:00

## The 9th Public-Private Council for Promoting the Introduction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will meet

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kouku08_hh_000088.html
- anchor: #n1637695
- Companies mentioned: ENEOS 株式会社、出光興産株式会社、コスモ石油株式会社、富士石油株式会社、太陽石油株式会社、日揮ホールディングス株式会社、伊藤忠商事株式会社、双日株式会社、三井物産株式会社、三菱商事株式会社、株式会社ユーグレナ、全日本空輸株式会社、日本航空株式会社、成田国際空港株式会社、中部国際空港株式会社、新関西国際空港株式会社、関西エアポート株式会社、三愛オブリ株式会社、石油連盟、定期航空協会、全国空港給油事業協会、全国油脂事業協同組合連合会、在日航空会社代表者協議会、IATA Japan

Facts:
- 14：00 ～ 16：00
- Press briefing (16:45–)
- Please arrive by 16:40

## Deliberations will be held on revisions to the specified minimum wage for seafarers and other matters — 197th meeting of the Seafarers’ Policy Committee, Maritime Affairs Subcommittee, Council for Transport Policy

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji04_hh_000394.html
- anchor: #n1637694
- Companies mentioned: 日本旅客船協会、日本船主協会、日本内航海運組合総連合会、大日本水産会、全日本海員組合

## A designation ceremony will be held to designate a new National Cycle Route, along with a ceremony appointing new cycling ambassadors — A new cycling route representing Japan and worthy of global recognition will be designated

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002119.html
- anchor: #n1637693
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、自転車活用推進本部、金子国土交通大臣

Facts:
- Regarding the 6 National Cycle Routes, cycling routes representing Japan and worthy of global recognition
- ふくしま浜通りサイクルルート 179km
- フジイチ 163km
- 雪国魚沼 Golden Cycle Route 193 km
- いしかわ里山里海サイクリング 517km
- 鳥取うみなみロード 152km
- あまいち 152km

## The “Water Day” and “Water Week” mark their 50th anniversary! Blue lights will be displayed across Japan again this year! — Let’s turn Japan blue and think about the importance of water

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/water01_hh_000187.html
- anchor: #n1637692
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、内閣官房、東北電力ネットワーク、東北電力株式会社、相馬共同火力発電株式会社

Facts:
- Blue lights are scheduled to be displayed at 242 facilities this fiscal year, up from 199 last fiscal year.
- On “Water Day” and during “Water Week,” national and local governments, businesses, and private organizations work together to conduct public awareness activities on the importance of water. This year marks the 50th observance since Showa 52.

## Encouraging people to get out and about through “hubs” and “corridors” — Interim report of the study group on the reorganization of urban transportation policies

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi09_hh_000141.html
- anchor: #n1637691

Facts:
- The rate of people going out on holidays has fallen to around 5割

## Applications are now open for the Regional Living Area Formation Lead Project (research work) — Supporting initiatives to develop human resources who can contribute to forming “regional living areas”!

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kokudoseisaku03_hh_000278.html
- anchor: #n1637690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PoliPoli

Facts:
- Maximum: 5 million yen
- Reiwa ８, August ７
- February 26, Reiwa 9

## Supporting initiatives that help promote dual-region residency! — Applications open for 2 projects funded by the FY Reiwa 7 supplementary budget

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kokudoseisaku09_hh_000189.html
- anchor: #n1637689
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本能率協会総合研究所

Facts:
- Applications open for 2 projects
- July 31, Reiwa 8 (Friday)
- 令和８年８月31日（月）12:00まで

## Applications open for the 7th Green Infrastructure Awards — Recognizing outstanding initiatives and plans related to green infrastructure

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo10_hh_000383.html
- anchor: #n1637688
- Companies mentioned: グリーンインフラ官民連携プラットフォーム、GREEN×EXPO 2027、国土交通省、株式会社創建

Facts:
- 応募受付期間：令和８年７月21日（火）～９月24日（木）17：00必着
- Online information session on the Green Infrastructure Awards: Thursday, August 20, Reiwa 8, 16:00–17:00
- Judging: November 2026 (tentative)
- Press release: End of January 2027 (tentative)
- Awards ceremony: March 2027 (tentative)

## Monthly Railway Transport Statistics (Summary), April Reiwa 8 (2026)

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho05_hh_000910.html
- anchor: #n1637687
- Companies mentioned: JR旅客会社、民鉄

Facts:
- Total passenger volume: 2.05562 billion people
- Total passenger-kilometers: 37.5 billion passenger-kilometers
- Total freight volume: 3.01 million tons
- Total freight ton-kilometers: 1.4 billion ton-kilometers

## タイガー魔法瓶 “Electric Kettle” — Recall

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035579&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637435
- Companies mentioned: タイガー魔法瓶

Facts:
- Response start date: July 21, 2026

## 青木光悦堂 “Mini Bonbon” — Exchange/refund

- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035572&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637428
- Companies mentioned: 青木光悦堂

Facts:
- Response start date: July 17, 2026

## 當麻菓子店 “栗どら焼き” (sold in-store and at the Tsugaru City Agricultural Products Direct Sales Center) — Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035577&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637433
- Companies mentioned: 當麻菓子店

Facts:
- Response start date: July 16, 2026

## 五行青果 “こまつな” — Exchange/recall

- Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035575&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637431
- Companies mentioned: 五行青果

Facts:
- Response start date: July 16, 2026

## 鎌田商店「カマタペットラムネ」 - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035573&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637429
- Companies mentioned: 鎌田商店

Facts:
- Response start date: July 16, 2026

## 浅沼醤油店「ヤマザクラのミルクジャム」 - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-07-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035576&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637432
- Companies mentioned: 浅沼醤油店

Facts:
- Response start date: July 15, 2026

## クリエイティブモズ「絶品とろけるチャーシュー」 - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-07-15T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035574&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637430
- Companies mentioned: クリエイティブモズ

Facts:
- Response start date: July 15, 2026

## 長七製麺「さっぱり特製醤油スープ6種具材の冷し中華、ほか3商品」（富山県、石川県、福井県のファミリーマートで販売） - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-07-11T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035580&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637436
- Companies mentioned: 長七製麺、ファミリーマート

Facts:
- Response start date: 2026-07-11

## サンシャイン製薬「シボレール青汁」 - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-07-09T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035578&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1637434
- Companies mentioned: サンシャイン製薬

Facts:
- Response start date: July 9, 2026

## Battery pack (lithium-ion, for electrically assisted bicycle) (パナソニック サイクルテック株式会社) accident

- Published: 2025-07-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
- Original: https://safe-lite.nite.go.jp/jiko/detail/1433681
- anchor: #n1637415
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック サイクルテック株式会社

Facts:
- 4. Extensive damage

## Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accident

- Published: 2025-07-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
- Original: https://safe-lite.nite.go.jp/jiko/detail/1433680
- anchor: #n1637414
- Companies mentioned: タカラスタンダード株式会社

Facts:
- Date of occurrence: 2024/00/00
- Date received: 2025/07/18

## Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accident

- Published: 2025-07-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
- Original: https://safe-lite.nite.go.jp/jiko/detail/1433679
- anchor: #n1637413
- Companies mentioned: タカラスタンダード株式会社

Facts:
- Date of occurrence: 2024/11/00
- Date received: 2025/07/18

## Bathroom vanity (タカラスタンダード株式会社) accident

- Published: 2025-07-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
- Original: https://safe-lite.nite.go.jp/jiko/detail/1433677
- anchor: #n1637411
- Companies mentioned: タカラスタンダード株式会社

Facts:
- 3. Minor injury

## Battery pack (lithium-ion, for electrically assisted bicycle) (パナソニック サイクルテック株式会社) accident

- Published: 2025-07-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 製品評価技術基盤機構
- Original: https://safe-lite.nite.go.jp/jiko/detail/1433682
- anchor: #n1637416
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック サイクルテック株式会社

Facts:
- Date received: 2025/07/17

## No more uncertainty when choosing cosmetics. Understand your own skin and choose with confidence. Skincare brand “EVOLURE(エボリュー)” launches today

- Published: 2026-07-22T05:33:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186573.html
- anchor: #n1637905
- Companies mentioned: KAIAN株式会社、EVOLURE(エボリュー)

Facts:
- More than 5,000 reviews of online cosmetics retailers
- Approximately 44%
- More than 1,000 diagnoses in total
- Approximately 200 unique users
- 11.01% in total
- ¥17,000
- ¥14,800
- ¥8,800
- ¥7,500
- ¥2,600
- ¥3,300
- ¥2,900
- Within 3 years
- Up to 30 types

## TalkFun Japan to exhibit at 3 international events in India and Vietnam

- Published: 2026-07-22T05:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000155089.html
- anchor: #n1637906
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアフュージョン、TalkFun Japan、Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!!、IECEE、OTAKU YEAR-END FEST

Facts:
- More than 47,000 attendees at the first event (2024)
- More than 60,000 attendees at the second event (2025)
- More than 35 sponsor and partner companies are expected to participate
- More than 500 domestic and international experts will participate
- More than 2,000 visitors are expected
- Attendance is expected to be approximately 6,000–10,000

## Helpfeel redesigns its stock option system to develop management talent

- Published: 2026-07-22T05:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000027275.html
- anchor: #n1637427
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Helpfeel、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社

Facts:
- Founded: December 21, 2007 (Japanese subsidiary established on December 4, 2020)

## Japan メナード Cosmetics’ 2026 fall campaign, “Come on, enjoy skincare! The future of your skin is with メナード”

- Published: 2026-07-22T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000002158.html
- anchor: #n1637168
- Companies mentioned: 日本メナード化粧品株式会社、メナード

Facts:
- 2027年には映画『 超高速！参勤交代 フルスロットル』に出演する

## ADDICTION taps 7-member girl group “HANA” as ambassadors for its new matte lipstick

- Published: 2026-07-22T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000046376.html
- anchor: #n1637167
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーセー、ADDICTION、HANA、HONEYs

Facts:
- 18 hours
- Available in 12 shades
- 4,180 yen each
- 3,800 yen before tax

## 14 more bodies found after Guyana ferry capsizes; death toll rises to 41, with 77 rescued

- Published: 2026-07-22T04:37:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220009.aspx
- anchor: #n1637171
- Companies mentioned: 巴里馬號、MV Barima

Facts:
- The death toll has risen to 41
- The number rescued has risen to 77
- The 巴里馬號, carrying 179 people
- 16 vessels have been dispatched

## US-Iran conflict continues to escalate; Trump says US action is “far from over”

- Published: 2026-07-22T04:31:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220008.aspx
- anchor: #n1637170
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗、法新社、黎巴嫩、約旦、科威特、巴林

Facts:
- 伊朗 will need more than 20 years to recover from the damage it has suffered

## 控中國竊取AI模型 貝森特：美擬調查且可能制裁

- Published: 2026-07-22T04:12:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220007.aspx
- anchor: #n1637169
- Companies mentioned: 貝森特、OpenAI、Anthropic、月之暗面、阿里巴巴、微軟

Facts:
- Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion last September

## Tariff controversy flares again over Section 301 investigations; US trade representative says action will come soon

- Published: 2026-07-22T02:57:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220006.aspx
- anchor: #n1637046
- Companies mentioned: 川普政府、美國貿易代表署、美國聯邦最高法院、歐盟

Facts:
- Impose 10% tariffs on countries
- The investigation involves 60 countries

## [Vehicle fire] [20th, 06:03: Vehicle fire at 樹林生命紀念館 on Dongjia Road, Shulin District, New Taipei City; fire was out when responders arrived at 06:16; 1 charred body in the driver’s seat] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-07-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21590
- anchor: #n1637774
- Companies mentioned: 樹林生命紀念館

Facts:
- 1 charred body in the driver’s seat
- 2 cars burned

## [Residential fire] [20th, 07:40: Residential fire on Section 2, Nanya South Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City; extinguished; 1 man with no signs of life taken to hospital] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-07-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21591
- anchor: #n1637773
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府消防局、板橋亞東醫院

Facts:
- The fire department dispatched 16 vehicles and 42 personnel
- The fire covered an area of about 4 square meters

## [Restaurant fire] [20th, 13:34: Restaurant fire at 鹿港洪控肉飯-大墩店 on Dadun Road, Xitun District, Taichung City; extinguished; 5 people taken to hospital with smoke inhalation injuries] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-07-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21592
- anchor: #n1637772
- Companies mentioned: 鹿港洪控肉飯-大墩店、中國醫藥大學附設醫院、衛生福利部臺中醫院

Facts:
- 5 people suffered smoke inhalation injuries
- The fire covered an area of about 2 square meters.

## [Fire department update—occupational accident] [20th, 18:19: 2 employees of a subcontractor working on an electrical panel at 公共資訊圖書館 on Wuquan South Road, South District, Nanzi District, Taichung City, suffered electric shocks and were taken to hospital] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-07-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21593
- anchor: #n1637771
- Companies mentioned: 耀得工程行、誠新工程、中國醫藥學院附設醫院

Facts:
- 2 employees suffered electric shocks and were taken to hospital
- Second-degree burns covered about 30-40%
- Second-degree burns covered about 9%

## US-Iran talks are off for now! Trump says fighting will continue as oil prices top $90

- Published: 2026-07-22T04:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6541964
- anchor: #n1637047
- Companies mentioned: Kuwait Oil Tanker Company

President Trump denied resuming negotiations with Iran and said military operations would continue. Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea have intensified, pushing oil prices above $90. The situation in the Middle East is worsening.

## 〈Earnings preview〉Tesla Q2 free cash flow could turn negative; full-year capital spending may reach $25 billion

- Published: 2026-07-22T03:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6541767
- anchor: #n1636926
- Companies mentioned: モルガン・スタンレー、バークレイズ、ドイツ銀行、LSEG、Visible Alpha

Tesla’s second-quarter free cash flow could turn negative for the first time in 2 years, with massive investments in AI and Robotaxi weighing on its finances. Investors are watching for when the investments will pay off.

## 900 million shares in potential selling pressure! SpaceX’s first financial report due August 4

- Published: 2026-07-22T02:30:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6541892
- anchor: #n1636927
- Companies mentioned: Google、Anthropic、Reflection、Tesla

SpaceX will release its first financial report on Aug. 4, enabling the sale of up to 911.5 million shares. Its stock price has fallen sharply from its high, drawing attention to the market’s supply-demand balance.

## 3 new Japanese encephalitis cases reported last week during peak season; public urged to prevent mosquito bites and get vaccinated

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/bS8Khu_kVJJVumjHqVELVA?typeId=9
- anchor: #n1637525
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署

Facts:
- A cumulative 8 confirmed cases have been reported nationwide so far this year (2026)
- The numbers of confirmed cases nationwide during the same period from 2022 to 2025 were 16, 18, 19 and 18, respectively
- The routine vaccination schedule for children in Taiwan calls for the first dose at 15 months of age
- Second dose administered 12 months later

## The domestic enterovirus outbreak is intensifying. During summer vacation, people attending summer camps and various summer travel activities should practice good personal and child hygiene. Parents are urged to monitor their children’s health.

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/GOQt9ngPZ_TxzlwEcjUMiQ?typeId=9
- anchor: #n1637524
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署、疾管署

Facts:
- In week 28 (July 12 to July 18), there were 7,534 outpatient and emergency visits for enterovirus.
- This was comparable to the previous week (7,442 visits).
- A cumulative total of 6 confirmed cases of severe enterovirus infection complications this year (2026)
- Including 1 death
- The outbreak in Vietnam is severe. From mid-December last year (2025) through June this year, about 55,000 cases were reported cumulatively.
- 10 of them were fatal
- The outbreak in China is growing. As of July 12 this year, hand, foot and mouth disease cases had exceeded 630,000.
- There were 119 severe cases.
- Deaths: 1
- Thailand has reported more than 25,000 cases cumulatively so far this year.
- Japan has reported more than 56,000 cases cumulatively so far this year.

## 國內新冠疫情持續呈上升趨勢 呼籲尚未接種疫苗民眾儘速接種 落實個人防護措施 具重症風險因子民眾出現疑似症狀可由醫師評估後給藥

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/u3YrvIQXQrOtbJXDXxFxQg?typeId=9
- anchor: #n1637523
- Companies mentioned: Moderna、Novavax

Facts:
- There are still 113,000 courses of the publicly funded oral antiviral Paxlovid
- More than 1,300 sites nationwide are stocked.
- Second-line drug 舒冠效 (Xocova tablets)：supplies for 18,000 people.
- There are 156 distribution sites nationwide
- There is also an inventory of 155,000 doses of injectable remdesivir.
- Stored at more than 170 hospitals nationwide
- 本季新冠疫苗接種累計約173.5萬人次
- Among people aged 65 and older, the vaccination rate for the first dose is 20.98%.
- The rate for the second dose is 0.53%.
- In week 28 (July 12 to July 18), there were 4,766 outpatient and emergency visits.
- This was up 66.5% from the previous 7 days (July 5 to July 11).
- Last week (July 14 to July 20), 25 new domestic severe cases were reported.
- 累計161例新冠併發重症本土病例
- Among them，23 deaths

## Papers featured in Financial Research, 2026 edition

- Published: 2026-07-21T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/research/imes/mes/mes26.htm
- anchor: #n1637740
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、金融研究所

Facts:
- Published approximately 4 times a year
- [PDF 3,914KB]
- [PDF 859KB]
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## Finalization of the Corporate Governance Code (2026 revised edition)

- Published: 2026-07-21T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r7/singi/20260721.html
- anchor: #n1637292
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁、東京証券取引所、株式会社日本総合研究所

Facts:
- We received comments from 147 individuals and organizations

## The dedicated food delivery law takes effect today. The Fair Trade Commission is cracking down on food delivery platforms coordinating price increases, with heavy fines for violations.

- Published: 2026-07-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18468
- anchor: #n1637337

Facts:
- Fines can reach NT$50 million.

## IDWR速報データ 2026年第28週

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/idwr/provisional/2026/28/index.html
- anchor: #n1637810

Facts:
- Tuesday, July 28