[Seeking donations and support] Elecom donates blood pressure monitors and neonatal resuscitation training devices to support maternal health care and newborn resuscitation education in Côte d’Ivoire
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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100 upper-arm blood pressure monitors
1 “Saving baby” neonatal resuscitation training device
[New book announcement] For successors facing the age of inflation! A new book packed with true stories and practical know-how drawn from a track record of supporting more than 1,700 companies, “Real-World Know-How for Business Succession to Transform Your Company in the Age of Inflation,” goes on sale August 3
Companies mentioned:フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、健康経営優良法人2027、BODY PALETTE、FRACTAL MEDICAL FITNESS、PHRサービス事業協会、健康経営アライアンス、がん対策推進企業アクション、スマート・ライフ・プロジェクト、Sport in Life、東京都スポーツ推進企業、健康優良企業「銀の認定」
[BS日テレ] Satomi Tezuka discovers one photogenic spot after another along the 江ノ電 line! “I’ve been coming here since high school”—Reiji from 中川家 is amazed. “友近・礼二の妄想トレイン” airs at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4: “Scenic Kamakura and Enoshima trip”
Blsqui e-sports wallet announces Blsqui SDK, enabling payment for PC games (Unreal Engine compatible) with stablecoins using points earned from online shopping and more
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Publishers can receive 100% of the revenue.
Abstraction logic powered by the latest CDN Function is being deployed simultaneously in 300 cities worldwide.
Payment feature integration that traditionally took several weeks can be completed in just 1–2 hours.
[Launched today] AI-powered lifelong learning app CLUSTUDY launches! Packed with features that make learning and growth accessible even with the free plan, plus a limited-time launch discount for August
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Regular price: ¥500 per month → Special price: ¥200 per month
Regular price: ¥1,800 per month → Special price: ¥500 per month
[Free admission] 96 teams of self-built robots go head-to-head! The 31st Kawasaki Robot Competition will be held on August 23 (Sunday) at the Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Hall
[Aichi/Nagoya] Adult cheer dance school Passions expands into the Chubu region for the first time. Nagoya studio opens in September, with free trial sessions in August
AI telemarketing service “Rabona AI” automates 200,000 calls per month at 株式会社BizPlatform | Cuts labor costs by about ¥10 million per month, raises sales to 150%, and nearly halves the cost per appointment
Beauty-industry career agency Beauty Angel surpasses 100,000 cumulative registrants—continuing to support each hairdresser’s vision for their future, guided by the belief “May your life as a hairdresser shine”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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100,000 cumulative registrants
About 40,000 job listings
Average monthly registrations have grown 14.8 times
AP Communications launches a hands-on workshop on developing and operating AI agents using GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Foundry
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A hands-on program that lets participants experience everything from AI agent development to deployment on Microsoft Azure (hereinafter, Azure), evaluation, and operational monitoring in 1 day.
Bring communication across on-site teams and multiple locations together. NEXYZ.Group, Lark Japan and 補助金ポータル to jointly hold the “Start DX and AX with Subsidies: ‘Lark’ Implementation Seminar” on Wednesday, September 2
[Online seminar: “Corporate Real Estate × Generative AI: 10 Practical Ways to Transform Your Work Starting Tomorrow”] Mitsubishi Estate Real Estate Services to hold seminar for corporate CRE representatives
Applications open for “Children’s UV Protection Course” for kindergartens and nursery schools, helping protect children from UV rays even in autumn. A fun 30-minute visiting course with songs and stories
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The course lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Knowledge cultivated over 24 years as a specialist brand for UV protection
[Chita Peninsula, Aichi] Making outdoor activities safer and more comfortable in an era of extreme heat. ウッドデザインパーク野間 strengthens heatstroke prevention measures
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Crushed ice (500 yen, tax included)
Tap for a cooling moment (set of 2, 300 yen, tax included)
Published to mark 20 years in show business! “I’ve never spoken so frankly about myself before”—a book weaving together photos and words to portray Nozomi Sasaki as she is: a once-in-20-years volume, “Nozomi Sasaki Photo Essay Natural,” set for release!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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20 years in show business
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
75 restaurants and wine shops nationwide
12 wineries
70 establishments selected from across the country
Turn the buzz on social media into the next bestseller! Nominees announced for the “SNS Readers’ Choice Book Awards 2026,” with final voting by the general readership now open!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Impressions: “10,974,904”
Likes: “144,165”
Total votes: 5,317
3,761 people took part in the final vote
Total votes cast: 8,532
More than 60 bookstores nationwide
50,000 participants
More than 300 bookstore locations
Companies mentioned:本をつなぐ株式会社、新潮社、サンマーク出版、幻冬舎、集英社、中央公論新社、潮出版社、早川書房、世界文化社、双葉社、実業之日本社、ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン、KADOKAWA、祥伝社、ダイヤモンド社、大和書房、河出書房新社、TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO
Head to Eizan Railway on August 8, Reiwa 8! “Eiden Yase-Hieizanguchi Station 888” features limited-edition tickets and merchandise available only that day, plus science and summer memories
In demolition estimates, 56.9% saw a difference of at least 300,000 yen between quotes from multiple companies, with some differences exceeding 1 million yen [Survey on demolition estimates for detached homes and vacant houses]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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“Burden of managing a vacant house” ranked highest at 39.4%
“Contacting a contractor directly after finding them through an internet search” ranked highest at 36.7%
69.7% of respondents obtained demolition estimates from at least 2 companies
Of the 72 people who knew the difference, 56.9% had experienced a difference of at least 300,000 yen
5.6% had also experienced a difference of at least 1 million yen
[Okazaki, Aichi] “Only 500 yen off?” No, that’s 2,000 yen off for a family of 4. A limited-time sale makes your Obon BBQ more affordable for every person—ends 8/9.
[First in Japan※] No statistics show “how many streams there are in Japan.” Launch of “Sawa Bank,” a specialist portal that identifies land with streams using topographical data, listing 358 properties in Yamanashi, Nagano and Shizuoka.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Listing 358 properties in Yamanashi, Nagano and Shizuoka prefectures
Japan has a total of 35,526 Class I, Class II and quasi-rivers
Their total length is 144,068.7 km
Mountains and hills account for about 70% of Japan's land area
Forest coverage is 67%
There are 21,746 place names containing “sawa” on topographic maps
A total of 13,484 place names containing “tani” have been identified
200 famous waters across Japan have been selected
Just 14.4% of plots have a stream running through them
The nationwide average price of forest land (ordinary-grade timber forest land) is 40,759 yen per 10 ares
“Sapo-Care,” an e-learning program for staff at disability support facilities, adds new content: “Individual Support Plans and Case Records (New Edition)”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Annual course fee: 165,000 yen (tax included)
Initial registration fee: 11,000 yen (tax included)
株式会社アイシャス launches the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Support Program,” using a nationwide social business database to support organizations working in disaster-hit areas.
An initiative to revitalize old houses on Shodoshima through a limited liability company-type DAO was featured as a case study by the 中小企業庁 “Local Zebra” study group
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 20 million yen in cumulative funding raised from the community
JOB PALETTE diversifies its business, cutting its reliance on recruitment agencies from 95% to 60. AI reduces marketing and back-office workloads by 83%
[First release] The unpublished novel that became writer Yoshio Osaki’s “final work” depicts his days battling cancer with a lighthearted sense of humor.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The work runs to approximately 100 manuscript pages
Publication date: To be released in installments starting August 3, 2026
Born in Sapporo in 1957
Died on August 3, 2024, of hypopharyngeal cancer
Since its launch in 1946
It became an electronic edition in 2015
In 2022, it launched WEB別冊文藝春秋
It transitioned entirely to a web publication in 2025
Chang Jui-hsiung's View: Trump's Diplomacy of Bluff and Bluster
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor Chang Jui-hsiung analyzes Trump's diplomatic strategy, noting his habitual use of maximum pressure and bluster. While effective in the short term, it will erode his credibility over the long term.
‘The Mystic Nine’ and ‘Shine on Me’ Both Lose! Chen Weiting’s Best Chinese Dramas TOP10: This One Takes the Crown—An Irreplaceable Classic That Stays with You After You Finish Watching
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A ranking of Chinese dramas starring William Chan based on their Douban ratings puts Swords of Legends in first place with a score of 7.4, reaffirming its status as one of his signature works.
Chou Yu-ping's View: Is the United States Still the Leader of the World Order?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The United States is using tariff policy to reshape the global order it designed, requiring Taiwan to make a strategic shift to adapt. This is not merely a trade issue but a fundamental change in the world order.
Ho Chen Tan's View: Who Should Operate the High-Speed Rail? Who Would Dare to Run the ‘Appendix High-Speed Rail’?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Transportation Minister Ho Chen Tan criticized political interference in decision-making after the high-speed rail was nationalized, citing inflexible fares and delays in purchasing trains. He also questioned the operational and financial viability of the Yilan extension and called for respect for the spirit of the BOT contract.
‘It’s Not That I Don’t Love My Family, I Just Don’t Know How…’ Only Years Later Did I Understand Why This Taiwanese Masterpiece Made So Many People Cry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2019 Taiwanese film A Sun has been reassessed 7 years after its release and is drawing attention as a masterpiece depicting rifts within a family. Viewers empathize with different characters as they grow older, and the film is praised for its profound portrayal of human nature.
Tu Tzu-chen's View: Taiwan’s Hidden Concerns Seen Through Japan’s Anxiety—Who Will Pay When the Stock Market Boom Fades?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japan's government is investing more than 370 trillion yen to strengthen competitiveness, while the number of IPOs has fallen to its lowest level in 15 years. Taiwan faces similar structural challenges, and establishing systems to support startups is seen as an urgent priority.
Chiang Wen-shu's View: The ‘Color Filter’ of Loving Taiwan—A Look at the DPP’s Double Standards and Its Cover-Up of Food Safety Issues
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The DPP has drawn criticism for applying a double standard: it praised past outbursts by its own lawmakers in the legislature as “patriotic and genuine,” while condemning similar remarks by opposition lawmakers as “undermining the dignity of the legislature.” The government has also been accused of shifting blame and downplaying the cancer-causing substance contamination incident at 中聯油脂, showing disregard for public health.
Chang Chun-kai Column: Taiwan vs. Hong Kong—Who Lacks ‘Freedom to Read’?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Chun-kai’s column questions the DPP’s use of Hong Kong through the ‘I Am a Bookstore Clerk’ campaign, noting that Hong Kong’s publishing environment remains diverse. By contrast, in Taiwan, political correctness has led to ‘bans without bans,’ making it difficult for genuinely diverse views to circulate and prompting reflection on freedom to read in both places.
Opinion: China’s Long-Term Energy Planning Is Nearly Perfect
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Despite US geopolitical pressure, China has maintained stability through strategic reserves and energy diversification. Its long-term energy strategy is paying off.
2026 Chiayi Xingang Food Guide》13 Must-Try Spots for Food Lovers! Classic Duck Thick Soup, Freshly Wrapped Steamed Dumplings and a Starbucks in an Old House
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
13 notable eateries in Xingang, Chiayi, are featured, including duck-meat thick soup, steamed dumplings and zongzi. The initiative aims to promote local culture and tourism and offers considerable value to visitors.
Opinion: Chiang Wan-an Miscalculated, Cho Jung-tai Lost Ground
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has faced criticism over his vote share and political actions, while the confrontation between the Executive Yuan and the Legislative Yuan under the constitutional system has also come under scrutiny.
Opinion: 3/4—The Shackles and the No-Confidence Trap: A No-Confidence Vote as Legislative Suicide, and How a Presidential System Undermines Taiwan’s Constitutional Order
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for bringing down the Cabinet, but the move is meaningless under the system and tantamount to political suicide for the opposition. It has exposed structural flaws in Taiwan's semi-presidential system.
Hsu Tso-sheng's View: From the Fields Medal to Tsinghua University in Beijing—Basic Science Is the True Competitive Edge in the Next Generation of Technological Civilization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Chinese mathematician has won the Fields Medal, while Tsinghua University has recruited Nobel-level scientists. The United States and China are intensifying their competition in basic science and AI4S. Taiwan is at risk of a strategic strategic lag.
Wu Tung-hsiung's View: Lessons from Keigo Higashino—Unscientific Stories Easily Grab Attention, While Real Science Requires a Little Patience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wu Tong-hsiung points to the tendency for unscientific stories to attract attention, drawing on the works of Keigo Higashino. He also stresses the importance of solving real problems through the methods of calculus and advocates applying them in education and politics.
Opinion: Hearing the Call of Home—How ‘The Odyssey’ Seeks the Way Back Amid Temptation and Glory
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This essay examines oral culture, fame, temptation and the meaning of homecoming through the Odyssey and director Christopher Nolan's upcoming film. It offers an in-depth analysis of the dialogue between classical and contemporary culture and probes fundamental questions about human nature.
Song Weilong’s ‘Untouchable Lovers’ Crowned King of Bad Historical Dramas! The 10 Chinese Dramas Once Slammed as Unwatchable—This One Is the Worst: Just 2.4 on Douban, and Even Wang Longhua and Zhang Hanyun Couldn’t Save It
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Chinese costume drama Untouchable Lovers has been criticized by viewers and received low ratings, but the lowest-rated title is The Legend of Chong Er, with a score of 2.4. A “Top 10 worst-rated Chinese dramas” list based on Douban ratings has been released.
Opinion: Time Is Not on Workers’ Side, Yet the Government Keeps Talking Nonsense
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A letter calling for reform of Taiwan's labor retirement pension system argues that the current system does not ensure a secure life after retirement and criticizes the government and industry.
Opinion: Solve the ‘Requests for Information’ Problem by Adopting the Court File-Inspection System
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taipei city councilor has stirred controversy by making extensive requests for municipal records. The writer proposes a system modeled on the courts' file-inspection process, allowing people to view and copy records at their own expense. The proposal is expected to balance transparency and efficiency.
Opinion: Can a Newly Established Experimental High School Really Solve Miaoli’s Education Problems?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As Miaoli County considers establishing a new experimental high school, a former vice principal stresses the importance of supporting existing schools and sustainably allocating educational resources, and puts forward policy recommendations.
The Woman in the Convenience Store ATM: Excerpt from Kuling’s Novel ‘Don’t Forget, I’m Waiting for You Over There’ (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An elderly man hears the mysterious voice of a woman at an ATM and learns that her spirit exists by transferring 100 yen. She was trapped in the ATM after a tragedy in the past and is protected by the God of Wealth.
Gulf States Reportedly Unhappy with U.S. Lack of an Iran Strategy; ‘This Country’ Wants Washington to Take a Hard Line
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US allies in the Persian Gulf are growing increasingly dissatisfied with Washington for failing to outline a strategy on Iran. The UAE in particular is urging the Trump administration to take a hard line, raising concerns about further instability in the Middle East.
AI Memory Stocks at a ‘Buy-the-Dip’ Opportunity? Barron’s: Valuations Look Attractive After July Correction
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Memory chip stocks, which surged over the past year, plunged in July, creating a bottom-fishing opportunity for investors. The market, which had soared on rising AI demand, has entered a correction, with valuations returning to reasonable levels, analysts say.
Companies mentioned:SanDisk、美光科技、SK海力士、三星電子、Roundhill DRAM ETF、Empower Investments、Situational Awareness、Citadel
Could 輝達’s Market Value Reach 10 Trillion Dollars? Foreign Media Identify the ‘Next Growth Engine’
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
輝達’s ‘physical AI’ technology, spanning autonomous driving and robotics, is becoming a key growth engine in its bid for a 10 trillion dollar market value. Its SaaS model and resilience across economic cycles are boosting its valuation potential.
40 Days of Turmoil! From Market-Value Losses Exceeding Last Year’s GDP to an 18% Single-Day Surge—Is South Korea’s Deleveraging Turmoil Over?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea’s stock market saw sharp volatility over the past 40 days, triggered by leveraged ETFs, with market-value losses exceeding the scale of GDP. The market rebounded after regulators stepped in, but its outlook remains uncertain. The episode highlights the importance of balancing financial innovation and risk management.
Has the U.S. Stock Market Correction ‘Bottomed Out’? AI Stocks Rebound After Plunging—Can Chip Stocks See a New Rally?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI-related stocks on the US equity market rebounded temporarily after a sharp decline. The market is debating where the correction will bottom, and the outlook for semiconductor stocks is drawing attention.
〈Taiwan Stocks: Premarket Headlines〉After a 3186-point surge, stocks pull back to 4萬3; Q2 GDP revised up to 12.92%; 聯發科 raises its ASIC market-share target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks surged 3186 points in a single day on July 31, the biggest daily gain on record. Q2 GDP was revised up to 12.92%, and 聯發科 raised its target for AI ASIC market share. The moves reflect strong domestic demand and technology momentum in Taiwan, significantly boosting investor confidence.
Morningstar sees Nvidia as still undervalued; $280 target price implies 40% upside
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Investment research firm Moody's Analytics has set a $280 price target for Nvidia (NVIDIA), saying its current share price has 40% upside. The assessment is based on sustained investment in AI infrastructure and the company's technological edge.