[3-minute walk from Yoyogi-Hachiman Station] Storage facility “Spera Lab Yoyogi-Hachiman” to open on Sept. 1, 2026!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Storage facility “Spera Lab Yoyogi-Hachiman” will open in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Sept. 1, 2026. With contactless service and rentals available for as little as 1 hour, it meets storage needs in urban areas.
[This summer! A music festival meets a Bon dance party in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The summer nights in Yaizu will be at their hottest for 2 days.] BON BON BON 2026 Bon Festival Bonpa: Early-bird tickets on sale at a discount through Aug. 9!
[Oct. 2 (Fri.) at 19:30] Accelerating business deals and collaborations in the second half of the year—“Community Sponsor Networking Event” brings about 85 business owners and marketers together in Shibuya!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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KOBUSHI BEER community sponsor: ¥5,000
Former KOBUSHI BEER community sponsors: ¥10,000
Visitor, decision-maker (corporate executive officer or above / professional services / manager at a listed company): ¥15,000
General visitor (no management position / freelancer): ¥20,000
KOBUSHI BEER organizes 300 networking events and mixer events for business owners annually
Hosts more than 200 business networking events annually
A pop-up by <トウフ トウキョウ>, a pioneer in upcycled bonsai art, will be held for 1 week only, from Wed., 8/5, at Center Park / The Stage 5 on the 5th floor of the main building of 伊勢丹 Shinjuku Store!
“Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” x the “Persona” series collaboration announced! 3 titles are joining: “Persona 3 Reload,” “Persona 4 Golden” and “Persona 5 Royal”!
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The “Persona” series marks its 30th anniversary
The “Persona” series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026
—The birth of innovative, rich honey beauty*1—“&honey” launches “&honey Rich,” a new series that repairs hair damage with about 20 trillion honey keratin*2 units※1, on Aug. 26, 2026 (Wed.)
To celebrate the release of the digital single “On My Road -Stadium ver.-”! A Travis Japan listening party will be held on AWA Lounge, with members appearing in real time!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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For 1 hour
Original配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
JO1’s Junki Kono reveals Kego Sato’s lavish celebrity stories, drawing laughter in the studio! Izumi Mori opens up about nearly becoming estranged from her strict father and the realities of raising children … What decision will Lara, a medical student prodigy fluent in 9 languages, make about her future?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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4 women living super-celebrity lifestyles around the world
More than approximately 3.2 million followers in Japan and overseas
At just 12 years old, she became the youngest designer for サマンサタバサ
Lara, a current medical student fluent in 9 languages
The online salon has more than 300 members
A car-sharing station about 300 meters from home
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
The original-art exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of “Hetalia,” to be held in Tokyo and Osaka this fall, has finally unveiled its group key visual drawn by Hidekazu Himaruya and the bonus item designs! Advance lottery sales for the Tokyo venue also begin today!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The work’s 20th anniversary
The Tokyo venue will be in Ikebukuro from Saturday, October 17
The Osaka venue will be in Namba from Saturday, November 7
Advance admission ticket: 2,300 yen (tax included)
Advance admission ticket + passport case with bonus: 4,300 yen (tax included)
Same-day admission ticket: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Voucher to redeem a passport case with bonus: 2,000 yen (tax included)
The red yeast rice incident was a man-made disaster caused by a chain of misunderstandings (ignorance) about microbiology, food hygiene and administrative procedures.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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They have made more than 80 information disclosure requests and submitted written questions
A new way to enjoy a cool summer moment at a retro coffee shop. Hakuen Coffee’s “coffee shop shaved ice” arrives for a limited summer run
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hakuen Coffee Shop has launched “coffee shop shaved ice” for a limited summer run. Made with homemade syrup and pure ice, it offers a new summer experience in a retro setting.
“整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店,” a 4-minute walk from Sendai Station, surpasses 400 Google reviews
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店,” a 4-minute walk from Sendai Station, has surpassed 400 Google reviews. Its attentive care for concerns including stiff shoulders, neck pain and posture has earned praise.
Shinker Co., Ltd. appoints Tomohiko Nanami as advertising division head and Hamamatsu branch manager. Strengthening its marketing structure to “pursue business results, not advertising results”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Shinker has appointed Mr. Tomohiko Nanami as advertising division head and Hamamatsu branch manager. The move aims to strengthen a marketing structure directly linked to business results and accelerate support for the growth of regional companies.
Takehisa Inoue of the Curry Research Institute has released a video explaining the difference between “strategic public relations” and “strategic PR” for advanced PR professionals. A lottery campaign for free classes is also being held for viewers.
Mixed-race Chen Carter gets passport in 7 hours, says representing Taiwan fulfills a dream
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan-US mixed-race player Chen Carter overcame difficulties with his passport application and is confirmed to represent Taiwan at the U18 Asian Cup men’s basketball tournament. The move strengthens Taiwan’s roster as the team aims to qualify for the U19 World Cup.
台糖 announced that, regarding the oil product issue involving 中聯油脂, it had rejected the problematic ingredient after it failed an advance inspection. It stressed that it was not subject to a legal reporting requirement.
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台糖 has tested 32 batches of ingredients and soybean salad oil products this year
This year’s crude oil purchases totaled 3 million kilograms
Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) measured 14.7ppb
2ppb above the regulatory limit
Test result: 1.6ppb
Test result: 0.9ppb
The 2 batches totaled 2,014,000 kilograms
12 batches tested in-house this year
20 batches tested by the competent authority
台糖 has submitted 5 batches of soybeans for testing
2 batches of crude soybean oil
1 batch of soybean salad oil
Proactively expand finished-product inspections by 4 items
Don’t put leftover toast straight in the refrigerator! An insider shares 1 proper storage tip to keep it crispy outside and soft inside, like freshly baked, even after a long time
Government set to hand out a big bonus! Eligible people across Taiwan will automatically receive 60000 yuan each year; details on future payments and timing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On July 24, 2026, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the “台湾児少成長及び未来口座条例,” introducing a new child-rearing support program known as the “666 Plan.” It covers all children under 18 and provides up to 1.14 million yen in government support, making it a major social development.
No need to pay extra to upgrade to business class! 8 hidden free services in economy class, including extra meals and internet access at no cost
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The US travel magazine Travel+Leisure introduced 8 little-known in-flight services available for free, even in economy class. The key to success is making requests politely and at the right time.
Companies mentioned：Emirates、Qatar Airways、Singapore Airlines、JetBlue、Delta Air Lines、Air France、Booking.com、Dollar Flight Club
Does the Chinese Communist Party have a “formula” for taking Taiwan by force? U.S. think tank experts reveal 八 key variables in Xi Jinping’s decision-making
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Experts at a US think tank outlined 8 factors for assessing whether China might use force against Taiwan. US-China tensions and Taiwan’s political climate are heightening tensions.
Store water now! Major water outages tomorrow in 8 counties and cities, with no water from early morning; check outage times and areas for your home with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Scheduled water cuts will be implemented in parts of 8 counties and cities in Taiwan on August 3, 2026. Residents are being urged to store water in advance and manage their facilities. The aim is to stabilize public infrastructure.
U.S.-China tech war heats up! Trump imposes ban to contain China’s “humanoid robots,” making Musk and Tesla key winners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The United States banned imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, as the Trump administration strengthened protections for domestic industry. As 特スラ’s Musk draws attention with the development of Optimus, technological competition with Chinese companies is intensifying.
[The Journalist] “Eating meat and drinking soup” exposes Jensen Huang’s capital maneuvering and the unspoken challenges facing Taiwan’s AI supply chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
広達 issued GDS worth 70 billion yen, sending its share price plunging. This symbolizes the contradiction facing Taiwanese AI server contract manufacturers: rising revenue alongside falling profit margins. The backdrop is the aggressive procurement strategy of NVIDIA, led by Jensen Huang.
Never put this 1 type of clothing in the washing machine! Experts reveal 5 major usage taboos: clothes can be easily damaged and appliance lifespan shortened
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Experts warned against 5 practices involving washing machines’ abnormal vibration. Users should take care, as everyday habits can affect the lifespan of household appliances.
After Hours International | Are Kimi K3 and DeepSeek changing the money-burning game? Yang Kuang-lei reveals the new semiconductor landscape: U.S. makes the brains VS China makes the body
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former 台積電 R&D director Yang Kuang-lei says the U.S.-China tech war has split the global semiconductor and AI industries into two systems: the U.S. controls advanced technology and design, while China develops independent supply chains and integrated applications. This shift affects global capital allocation and technology road maps.
Rumors of “Hu Jintao’s death” go viral, triggering a search frenzy! From being “escorted out” of the 20th Party Congress to food-poisoning suspicions, Qin Feng denies account was hijacked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Online rumors suggesting the death of former Chinese President Hu Jintao spread, and searches surged. Media personality 秦楓 denied impersonating an account. Official media have not reported the rumors.
Behind the scenes | Trouble brewing for the KMT in Hsinchu County! A major female figure is the biggest land mine, and some remain furious
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A fierce internal fight erupted in the KMT’s Hsinchu County primary. Hsu Hsin-ying narrowly beat Chen Chien-hsien to win the nomination, but factional rifts remain unresolved. 四 major factors are clouding the election and could affect subsequent unity and the party’s chances of winning.
Hsu Chien-hung column: Revisiting the clash between the “China Lobby” and the “China bloc”—starting with “The Senator from Formosa”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Chien-hung’s column analyzes the Cold War-era rivalry between the U.S. “China Lobby” and “China bloc,” focusing on Senator Nolan’s support for Chiang Kai-shek and his change of thinking in later life, highlighting the complexity of U.S.-China-Taiwan relations.
One person saves the whole village! Microsoft shares surge 21% in a week after upbeat earnings; these “Microsoft-heavy ETFs” soar too
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Following 微軟’s strong financial results, its shares rose at least 21% for the week, and related ETFs also gained. Confidence in the sustainability of AI investment is supporting the market.
Memory prices are soaring, but that hasn’t stopped AI from entering the agentic era: RTX Spark is driving explosive growth in PC output value against the trend.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As AI evolves toward agentic systems, the RTX Spark chip is accelerating edge AI processing. Signs of growth in the PC industry are emerging even as memory prices soar. 華碩, 技嘉 and others are benefiting from new products.
迅得’s Q3 revenue remains strong, with another year of growth and a new annual high expected; estimated profit growth is set to accelerate.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
迅得機械’s revenue reached 1.824 billion yuan in Q2 2026, a record high, driven by momentum in both semiconductor and PCB equipment. Full-year revenue is expected to grow 10-15% year over year. The company’s Zhongli Xinsheng plant is operating at full capacity, and profit growth is expected to outpace revenue growth.
Preparing for the AI power surge! Experts explain how behind-the-meter energy storage can help Taiwanese businesses “shave peaks and fill valleys.”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To meet rising electricity demand driven by the spread of AI, Taiwanese companies are accelerating the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage. 馮熾煒 of 安永 has stressed its importance.
Sustainability report submission deadline looms! The Taipei Exchange says disclosing green revenue can earn companies points in evaluations.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Taipei Exchange requires listed companies to submit their 114 annual sustainability reports by the end of August 115, and has launched a new digital ESG platform to help companies prepare them more efficiently. Disclosing green revenue can earn points in evaluations, strengthening incentives for sustainable business practices.
The PC industry is poised for a turnaround in the second half, with the price-hike peak falling in the third quarter as commercial procurement gets underway.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The PC industry is approaching a turning point in the second half of the year, with earnings expected to improve as commercial procurement gathers pace and high-value-added AI devices are launched. 宏碁, 微星, 華碩 and others are tapping new demand with edge AI products.
Reuters: China’s military is using OpenAI and Anthropic models for distillation to develop AI.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A Reuters investigation found that Chinese military researchers are using outputs from US AI models through “model distillation” to accelerate domestic AI development. This is adding new tension to the US-China competition in AI technology.