Center your mind and body in an enchanting candlelit space. Fukuoka’s largest-class Pilates studio, KOS PILATES, holds its first “Night Candle Pilates” event
Despite taking precautions, 74.3% of companies say messages “aren’t getting through”; 13.7% verify that email addresses are valid — the reality of “hidden opportunity losses”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Companies that take measures to verify that email addresses are valid
Companies that have “not tracked or estimated” the amount of opportunity loss
Staff who report monthly losses of ¥100,000 or more
Mistplay releases “2026 Market Research Report on Gaming and Reward Activities in Japan,” analyzing the behavior and changing attitudes of smartphone game users
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 700 adults in Japan
More than half (53%) of Mistplay users in Japan have made in-game purchases
1 in 5 of those who spend (about 20%) spend ¥10,000 or more per month
For 79% of Mistplay players, rewards influence which games they choose to play
78% of Mistplay users forget about earning rewards and become absorbed in simply enjoying the game
With prices rising, what matters is “cash available now” more than asset holdings — even company employees can aim to acquire 1 property in as little as 6 months and earn ¥3 million in annual side income! Seminar on vacation-rental M&A, where participants can acquire a revenue-generating rental already operating on a well-known booking site, to be held on August 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Aim for annual business profits of around 7.5 million–10 million yen in as little as 3 years
Talk event marking the release of Kotsu Shimbunsha Shinsho’s “Osaka Station and Umeda Station”! Was it once called “埋田 (Umeda)”? Looking back at the history of Osaka Station and Umeda
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“Osaka Station and Umeda Station,” Transportation News Company Shinsho 193, will go on sale on Aug. 20, 2026 (Thursday).
A talk event will be held on Aug. 23, 2026 (Sunday), featuring the author, Kaoru Ihara, and Takashi Jōichi, director and head of the West Japan Branch of 株式会社交通新聞社 (formerly deputy director of the Kyoto Railway Museum).
[Ticket with book] 1,500 yen (tax included) *Includes the price of the book
BE:FIRST to release “BRUCE WAYNE feat. Flo Milli, ATL Jacob” on July 31 (Friday). Featuring 2 leading figures in the hip-hop scene, the group takes on its next challenge on the world stage
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The group announced that it will digitally release its new song “BRUCE WAYNE feat. Flo Milli, ATL Jacob” on July 31, 2026 (Friday).
Even with AI-driven efficiency gains, monthly rates for IT freelancers remain unchanged. More than 90% are holding steady or seeing increases; 4.7% have raised their rates
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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63.7% of IT freelancers say AI has “made their work faster” (among AI users).
4.7% have raised their monthly rates
Original直近1年で月額単価が下がった人は 8.6%
More than 90% (91.4%) have maintained rates that are “unchanged or higher”
Only 10.2% have been asked to lower or hold their rates because of AI
“Nothing in particular / don’t know” was the most common response on ways to raise rates, at 31.0%
Monthly rates are highest for those who “build AI.” The gap with those who use it is about ¥240,000 per month (reference figure)
Those who do not use AI: ¥457,000
Those who use AI to improve work efficiency: ¥540,000
Those who “build it,” working on projects such as AI-integrated development: ¥780,000
[Workstyle survey] Salaries just won’t rise… Should you work harder or cut your hours? We asked 6,842 people [Commissioned primary-data surveys and questionnaire research for the SEO and AIO era]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Conducted with 6,842 people
49.2% said they “want to reduce their working hours”
Salinger before “The Catcher in the Rye” is here—the “Complete Collection of Salinger’s Early Short Stories,” featuring 21 early works packed with the writer’s essence, goes on sale July 28
Ending the situation where educational background means you “can’t even apply.” JOB PALETTE officially launches “Neo Chusotsu,” the 2nd service in its specialized lineup—a job-change support service for young people who graduated junior high school or left high school before graduating
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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[July 28, 2026]
Announced recently (June 24)
Started working at age 19 as a temporary worker in mobile phone sales
Facial slimming and skincare salon | Singapore salon Atelier Kogao, with over 20,000 treatments performed, makes its Japan debut in Omotesando on July 30
70% of shoppers who bought via generative AI expanded their product and service options through AI consultations / Study of 100 purchase conversations on ChatGPT and Gemini; screenshots of actual consumer conversations released
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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70% expanded their product and service options through AI consultations
42% had not known about the products or services themselves until AI suggested them
28% added products or services they already knew about to their purchase options for the first time through conversations with AI
TREAT, which has brought bridal fashion from around the world to Japan, will hold a reception party on Sept. 1, 2026 (Tuesday), to celebrate the opening of its new store, “TREAT YOKOHAMA”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The new store “TREAT YOKOHAMA” will open on the 7th floor of OCEAN GATE MINATO MIRAI in Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
A reception party will be held on Sept. 1, 2026 (Tuesday), to celebrate the opening
Since its founding in 2005
A wedding dress boutique carrying more than 25 imported brands
In addition to Yokohama, it operates 9 stores in Tokyo, Saitama, Nagano, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Okinawa.
It will celebrate its 20th anniversary in November 2025.
Companies mentioned：TREAT、株式会社トリート、ELIE SAAB、Oscar de la renta、Monique Lhuillier、Reem Acra、ELLY SOFOCLI、Jenny Packham、AMSALE、ANTONIO RIVA、Lela Rose、ザ マリタイム ホテル 横浜ベイ、株式会社Plan・Do・See、丸福樓、THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL、THE ORIENT、South Gate Hotel OKINAWA
July 28 is also Japan Hepatitis Day, but 97% said they were unaware of “Liver Day”—a nationwide survey of 500 people reveals the state of liver health activities.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Facts
We conducted a survey on awareness of liver health among 500 men and women aged 20–60 nationwide.
81% said they want to start taking steps to improve liver health or are interested in doing so.
73% of respondents said they did not know the term “liver health activities.”
Asked whether they knew the term “liver health activities,” 73% said “no” and 27% said “yes.”
The most common response was “I’m not doing it,” at 69%.
21% said, “I’m interested, but I’m not doing it.”
Those who said they do it “occasionally” or “regularly” accounted for just 10%.
“Cutting back on alcohol and setting alcohol-free days” stood out, with 422 votes.
[Jointly developed] On sale 8/1! “Drinkable Warabi Mochi Sweet Potato” is here!!—An industry-academia collaboration between Torori Tenshi no Warabi Mochi Kakuozan, 覚王山吉芋 and Aichi Commercial High School
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Drinkable Warabi Mochi Sweet Potato: 780 yen (tax included)
Harnessing the power of music for regional revitalization. HalScene uses “Sound Story Branding” to share the appeal of agriculture and education with audiences nationwide
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Received the Governor’s Award at the 2025 Tochigi Prefecture Agriculture Awards
Established in January 2026, with the activities of the music and literature unit “シロハル” as its foundation
Yue Jian-yong’s perspective: A question more important than “rise”—the logic behind China’s pursuit of stability at home and “cold peace” abroad.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Japanese scholar analyzes the background to China’s external actions, arguing that China’s rise is a “semi-peripheral rise” driven by dependent development, and that its strategic actions seek internal stability and external “cold peace.”
Liu Yi-li’s perspective: Silicon’s edge and frontier—from the 美軍 “AI kill chain” to spatial audio in music-brand spaces.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article examines the importance of edge computing technology in meeting the distinct needs of military and civilian applications, as well as the strategic position of 台積電 behind it. It describes how edge computing is used across a range of fields, including the 美軍’s “AI kill chain,” 特スラ’s autonomous driving, and Sony Music’s spatial audio technology, and compares the different technical requirements and strategic significance of military and civilian applications.
Li Woteng’s perspective: Mainland spouses through the lens of Hong Kong drama 《非份之罪》—identity should not be used as a tool to hold people back.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Debate over the status of mainland spouses in Taiwan has drawn widespread attention. Hong Kong TVB drama 《非份之罪》 highlights the social impact of the identity card system, while the approaches to identity management in the United States and Hong Kong differ significantly.
Wu Rong-zhen’s perspective: The risks of “being independent without declaring independence”—five questions for Lai Ching-te.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese political scientist Wu Rongzhen points to 5 constitutional risks in the Tsai Ing-wen administration’s “not declaring independence but acting as if independent” policy, raising concerns including divisions in national identity and shrinking international space.
Chen Shichang’s perspective: Does Jensen Huang still not understand the United States?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's remarks on U.S.-Taiwan semiconductor relations and his understanding of U.S. politics, particularly Trump's approach, are analyzed. The article discusses the strategic importance of Taiwan's semiconductor industry to the U.S. and the challenges Huang faces in navigating U.S.-China tensions.
Make a fortune over the next 3 months! The 3 zodiac signs will see the clouds part from August, with benefactors helping them thrive through year-end.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
From August 2026, fortunes for people born in the Year of the Snake, Rooster and Tiger will rise, with improvements expected in work, relationships and income. Good fortune is expected to continue through the end of the year.
Opinion: From 10.9GW to 27.9GW, is Taiwan’s medium- and long-term offshore wind plan built on air?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台湾政府 has proposed a medium- and long-term offshore wind development plan, aiming to increase capacity from 10.9GW in 2030 to 18.3GW to 19.9GW in 2035, and 24.7GW to 27.9GW in 2039. However, industry players have questioned the plan’s feasibility.
Gongsun Ce column: We fail to resolve problems because we do not know when to stop.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Columnist Gongsun Ce examines the philosophy of “knowing when to stop,” using Trump’s Iran policy and the Democratic Progressive Party’s governance as examples to show how failing to stop in time leads to strategic and political failure. He stresses the importance of pausing and reflecting at the right moment.
Zhu Shujuan column: The many lessons of the Daan-Dajia River interconnection pipeline.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The “Daan-Dajia River Interconnection Pipeline Project” in Taichung began supplying water after 18 years. The approach to public works, with an emphasis on residents’ voices, is drawing attention.
Opinion: Shen Boyang goes to the U.S. to dodge the tainted-oil issue, abandoning his food-safety duty.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang’s trip to the U.S. during a crucial phase of the election has sparked controversy. Critics have called him a political deserter for avoiding the tainted-oil food-safety issue, while his image makeover and campaign strategy have come under scrutiny.
Opinion: Teachers struggling to make a living? A series of campus cases involve students falsely accusing teachers.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A series of cases in which students falsely accused teachers have emerged on campuses. Even when teachers are ultimately exonerated, they still face career disruptions and social stigma. How to balance students’ rights with protections for teachers has become an important issue in education.
Chang Hsien-yi’s defection vs. Hao Bocun’s deep interest in the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research: Excerpt from 《台灣核彈》 (5).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The defection of Chang Hsien-yi and Hao Po-tsun’s support for the nuclear research institute are set in contrast, shedding light on internal divisions in Taiwan’s nuclear weapons development program and U.S. involvement. The events symbolize a clash between engineers and political power.
〈Precious Metals After Hours〉Gold rebounds as U.S. and Iran pause hostilities; Fed meeting in focus.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold prices rose as easing U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices down and inflation concerns receded. Investors are watching the FOMC meeting and the PCE price index.
Trump says there is a “very good chance” of a U.S.-Iran deal, playing down concerns over declining U.S. munitions stockpiles.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States and Iran have temporarily suspended military action, increasing the prospects for diplomatic negotiations. President Trump said there was a strong chance for talks, while concerns have also been raised about weapons stockpiles.
Midterm report cards for the Magnificent Seven! AI cash burn continues as markets watch Microsoft, Amazon and Meta’s capital spending.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
During earnings season for major U.S. tech companies, the scale of capital spending on AI investment is a key factor for share prices. Spending plans by Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are drawing market attention.
Nvidia drops nearly 5%, dragging chip stocks lower as concerns about “circular financing” resurface.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nvidia shares fell nearly 5%, dragging down semiconductor stocks. The market is concerned about circular financing between AI companies and chipmakers, while investors are increasingly worried about the returns on AI spending.
Companies mentioned：Nvidia、Apple、AMD、Micron、SK Hynix、ASML、OpenAI、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、Meta、SK Group
〈Energy After Hours〉U.S. pauses airstrikes; crude tumbles 8% to below $90, its lowest in more than a week, but supply concerns remain unresolved.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States temporarily halted airstrikes on Iran, sending oil prices down more than 8%, but geopolitical risks around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea persist. Concerns about tight supplies remain.
Rumors of China’s DUV mass production deal a blow to ASML; 美光, SK海力士 ADRs and SanDisk plunge across the board.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s semiconductor industry has recently made two major advances: 长鑫存儲 shares surged 466% on their first trading day, and reports say its domestically developed DUV lithography machine has begun mass production. The news has fueled concerns about the localization of China’s chip supply chain, sending shares of 美光, SK海力士 and others sharply lower.
Trump: If U.S.-Iran talks collapse, the U.S. is prepared to take “strong military action.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump temporarily halted military action to give diplomatic negotiations with Iran more time, but warned that “powerful military action” would resume if there was no progress soon. The stability of international energy supply routes is a concern.
〈New York Forex〉Dollar edges up as Fed rate decision takes center stage.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar edged higher, but the Middle East situation and the FOMC’s decision on interest rates are in focus. Investors are watching this week’s economic indicators and Chair Warsh’s remarks.
Companies mentioned：Fifth Third Commercial Bank、Federal Reserve、European Central Bank、Bank of England
〈U.S. Stocks After Hours〉Oil prices retreat sharply; Dow gains more than 260 points as 美光, SK海力士 ADRs and ASML plunge in tandem.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks rose on the 27th, with the Dow gaining more than 260 points as oil prices fell, but semiconductor stocks plunged amid reports of a breakthrough in China’s semiconductor technology. ADRs of US Guang, SK Hynix and ASML fell sharply in particular, while market attention focused on the Fed’s rate decision.
Intel’s shift in its AI-related business has been well received, and analysts say profits could reach 4 times their current level in 3–4 years. Advanced manufacturing capabilities in the United States are seen as key to its competitive advantage.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、TSMC、SK Hynix、Bank of America Securities、Baird、DA Davidson、Morgan Stanley、VanEck、Invesco
Good morning, World》AI boosts exports and investment; June’s economic indicator flashed red for 7 consecutive months, the second-longest streak on record.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s economic monitoring indicator flashed a red light for the 7th consecutive month in June, with AI demand driving economic performance. 行政院 amended laws to strengthen food safety management, while 立法院 reviewed a bill on unmanned vehicles. Industry news focused on the AI Safety Alliance and Yang Dai-kang’s retirement announcement.
Facts
The economic monitoring indicator has flashed a red light for 7 consecutive months.
輝達 in talks to provide about $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI
Renowned Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino died of colorectal cancer on the 23rd, aged 68.
Yang Dai-kang announced he will hang up his cleats after this season, bringing his 21-year professional baseball career to an end.
As tensions in the Middle East ease, US stocks close mixed.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict sent markets into flux, and the 4 major US stock indexes closed mixed. The Dow performed strongly, while the semiconductor sector faced significant selling pressure.