‘Mermaids’ appear at Kaohsiung’s international swimming pool! Cheng Meng-ju praises opening of the 5-meter-deep pool, creating a diverse aquatic sports hub
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Kaohsiung City Councilor Cheng Meng-ju inspected the 5-meter-deep pool at the international swimming pool and praised its opening to emerging aquatic sports such as mermaid diving. She emphasized balancing athlete training with the diverse use of public resources, while promoting both safety and development.
Taichung City Government upholds food safety; Lu Shiow-yen says the city will strengthen food safety checks before the central government amends the law
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Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen told the city council that food safety is national security. She opposed the central government’s decision to put 十九 batches of oil products back on sale and called for an expedited law amendment. The Taichung City Government will independently strengthen its checks before the central government amends the law.
The 2026 Buddha’s Light Cup International University Basketball Tournament tips off in Kaohsiung, with 16 top teams gathering at the Kaohsiung Arena for competition and exchanges
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The 2026 Buddha’s Light Cup International University Basketball Tournament opened at the Kaohsiung Arena, with 16 top university teams from around the world taking part. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening tip-off. The event promotes exchanges among young people internationally, showcases the spirit of sport without borders and has an international impact.
An 8-year record of happiness delivered on a firm promise: Lu Shiow-yen gives her final policy report to the city council during her term
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Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen reviewed her 8 years of achievements in her final policy address of her term. She highlighted initiatives across construction, transportation, culture, social welfare and education, emphasizing residents’ happiness and population growth.
Kaohsiung deepens Taiwan-Japan architectural cooperation, joining hands with Osaka and Matsubara to promote net-zero buildings and sustainable cities
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The Kaohsiung City Government’s Public Works Bureau signed a memorandum of understanding with 大阪府建築士事務所協會 to promote exchanges on net-zero building technology. It is also strengthening cooperation with Matsubara City to advance sustainable urban development.
Young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait meet through handball in Fuzhou: Strait Cup exchange tournament brings together competition, culture and youth exchanges
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The 14th Strait Youth Festival held a handball exchange event in Fuzhou, attracting more than 200 young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Competition and cultural interaction deepened exchanges, giving the event important symbolic significance.
Hsinchu City proactively checks for problematic cooking oil affecting 16 schools; city government urgently convenes principals’ meeting to safeguard campus food safety
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The Hsinchu City Government proactively inspected products from 中聯油脂 after concerns arose over its cooking oil, finding that 16 schools had used affected batches. It immediately convened a principals’ meeting and launched an emergency response mechanism, demonstrating its strong commitment to student food safety.
After demanding Taiwan’s relocation, has South Africa made another move? Its e-visa website lists “Taiwan, China”; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds
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South Africa’s electronic travel authorization (ETA) system listed Taiwan as “Taiwan, China,” prompting a protest from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The designation was criticized as an infringement on sovereignty, raising diplomatic tensions.
株式会社Mavericks has added more than 100 official Live2D avatars to its video-generation AI, “NoLang.” Users can choose from more than 200 avatars in total to create videos featuring animated, talking characters without having to produce models.
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More than 100 official Live2D avatars added
Now offering a choice of more than 200 avatars in total
More than 500 shared avatars in total, including standing illustrations (PSD) and realistic avatars
About ¥100,000–¥150,000 when commissioned from an individual creator
株式会社Mavericks has added scene splitting and merging to the video editing screen of its video-generation AI, “NoLang.” Materials such as text and images can also be split and stretched, allowing users to rearrange the composition without repositioning the materials.
“Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World” to develop its first original program game! “Noda Kuri’s Ambition: Muscle Muscles—You Could Be Tomorrow’s Retainer” to be co-developed with student creators from 日本工学院!
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The game will be unveiled for the first time at a public recording event to be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
04 Limited Sazabys to perform the campaign song for “POP IS YOU SAKAE26”; song title set as “ROUTE”!
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In 2026, alongside 04 Limited Sazabys, which has grown alongside Sakae’s culture, a range of initiatives will be rolled out to help people experience the city’s appeal, its culture and its connections between people.
[Date and time] July 22 (Wednesday) to August 16 (Sunday), 2026
[Date and time] August 7 (Friday), 2026, from 18:00
Preventing early resignations triggered by young workers’ “loneliness in the workplace” [Tokyo, 8/19]: Organizational reform methods to align corporate principles with individuals’ “meaning of work” to be unveiled
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At 7.4% among people in their 20s, the rate is approximately 1.7 times the average across all age groups (4.3%).
Approximately 20% of young people in Japan “don’t consult anyone when they’re in trouble.”
With a track record of working with more than 3,000 companies through branding support that balances corporate growth with employee well-being
Oita University students turn student inconveniences into reality through planning and outreach! A 1-day-only supermarket to open in Danno-haru, Oita City, on August 4.
A chamber choir that has held 4 Japan tours and captivated audiences of tens of thousands across the country is set to visit Japan! 3 cities and 4 performances in Osaka!
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30th anniversary
General admission: 3,000 yen
Prism Club (friends’ association): 2,700 yen
People with disabilities and their accompanying person (up to 1 person): 2,400 yen