SUPER FORMULA signs joint research and development agreement with Xtreme-D to create a new viewing experience for SFgo; joint research into high-speed data analysis based on high-performance computing technology
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Brings 10 years of experience in high-performance computing and cloud technologies
[First physical location in Niigata Prefecture!] ANELLA CAFE, now with 41 stores nationwide, opens in Shibata! A welcoming space to connect with rescued dogs and cats opens on Saturday, August 8!
Taking part in “unconstructed: Wood and Fabric Close at Hand,” held at Laboratoryy｜Fern｜Barn, run by interior stylist Mitsuko Kuroda.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Graphic design | Hitomi Hashizume | 2026
Since opening in 2024
On September 5, a talk event featuring Mr. Kumano, designer of kupu sauna, Mr. Agematsu of ONE SAUNA, and our representative Yamanaka will be held, with 3 speakers.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 13:00 / 15:00
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Miyagi Prefecture beauty-industry distributor thinkFeel marks its 3rd anniversary. Creating new value as a “partner in building the future,” beyond the scope of a beauty distributor.
Jeeps from across Japan gather at Fuji Speedway! “Jeep Fan Meeting 2026” will be held on Sunday, September 6, at Fuji Speedway’s CG Park (P2 parking lot)!
A collaboration project with 株式会社ラブキャラ’s romance personality quiz IP “Love Type Diagnosis” will be held as part of the “Summer E-Book Fair 2026” hosted by 株式会社講談社.
ITTY-WINTIT, a character whose concept is “embracing your feelings every day, every second, no matter what they are,” held its first-ever POP-UP SHOP at Shibuya Sakura Stage!
[Teine Ward, Sapporo] Enjoy heartfelt cuisine! “Kaiseki Cuisine Tasting and Reusable Tableware Market” to be held at Bellco Teine City Hall on Aug. 20 (Thu.)!
[All-you-can-drink Juyondai and Jikon] Includes a celebratory glass of Aramasa! All-you-can-drink rare premium sake event held for a limited time at 2 日本酒原価酒蔵 locations, Aug. 9 (Sun.)–Aug. 31 (Mon.)
[Messages of support arrive!] 20th anniversary nationwide expanded release of the 4K remaster of director Satoshi Kon’s “Paprika,” starting Aug. 7 (Fri.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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101 theaters nationwide
Produced in 2006 / Japan / 90 minutes
Companies mentioned：Filmarks、MADHOUSE、Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc.、株式会社つみき
Chisato Abe’s “The Yatagarasu Series: Collector’s Edition,” a lavish boxed set that drew a huge response during advance reservations. Sales of a limited quantity also begin!
Official web radio “Tokimeki Radio” for “Tokimeki no Kyōten” now streaming. The cast members portraying the 3 Poyozoku share what makes the work special.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Starting August 8, 2026 (Sat)
Companies mentioned：株式会社イマジカインフォス、声優グランプリ、Spotify、Apple Podcasts、Amazon Music
Comments on the finale have arrived from the studio MCs of ABEMA original dating reality show “Girl or Lady 3”! The finale airs from 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Episode 9 broadcast date and time: 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
Daily guest performers announced for the Nagoya run of the stage play “About Thirty Lies”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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In November 2026, in 2 cities: Nagoya and Tokyo
“Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Agency for Cultural Affairs Program to Support Children’s Experiences of Viewing Performing Arts at Theaters and Concert Halls, etc.”
Those aged 18 and under can attend for free by applying through the dedicated form below.
Front-row premium seats (with benefits): 18,000 yen [SOLD OUT]
Premium seats (with benefits): 12,000 yen
General admission, Nagoya: 7,580 yen
Z seats: 3,000 yen (for troupe members aged 29 and under)
Companies mentioned：TOKAI RADIO、ぴあ株式会社、SKE48、RNC西日本放送、MAG!C☆PRINCE、BOYS AND MEN、CBC、サービス付き高齢者向け住宅 ガジュマル、チケットぴあ
【Joint seminar by NPO法人生態会 and 株式会社大広】How can companies make new businesses succeed? The realities of collaboration and commercialization, with lessons from Daiwa Lease and startups
Beijing eases homebuying requirements to boost property market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The maximum loan for individuals buying their first home has been raised to RMB 1.2 million
The maximum for households with 2 contributing employees has been raised to RMB 2.4 million
Those buying homes in suburban areas or certified green buildings, as well as families with multiple children, may each receive an additional amount of up to RMB 600,000 on top of that
Father’s Day meme video features Green Party’s candidates for 5 county and city mayoral races, with Lai and Hsiao making surprise appearances
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 民進黨 released a “Super Dad” meme video for Father’s Day, with 5 county and city mayoral candidates promoting the “The nation is here to help you raise your children” policy. The president and vice president make surprise appearances, reinforcing the vision of a welfare state.
Facts
The maximum monthly subsidy will rise to NT$15,000
Monthly out-of-pocket costs will be only NT$1,000 to 3,000
Students at private universities and colleges will receive NT$35,000 in annual tuition and fee reductions
Disadvantaged students can receive an additional amount of up to NT$20,000
The student loan interest rate has been cut from 1.775% to 0.775%
The 2 parents may flexibly take up to 120 days of leave, counted by the day
NT$5,000 per child per month
At least NT$360,000 can be received
At least NT$1.08 million invested per child
Public and quasi-public childcare centers across Taiwan can serve more than 110,000 young children each year
U.S. pours money into strengthening defense supply chains, reducing reliance on China for critical minerals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The federal government will invest US$3 billion
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) will provide a conditional loan of US$1.4 billion to lithium-ion battery component manufacturer Sila Nanotechnologies
Scandium miner Sunrise Energy Metals and magnet developer Niron Magnetics will each receive US$400 million
Niron Magnetics will receive US$400 million and a conditional loan of US$150 million
The Export-Import Bank of the United States will provide loans totaling US$58 million to Westwater Resources, Global Advanced Metals and 5E Advanced Materials
The Department of Energy announced it will provide US$100 million in grants
The Pentagon also said it will provide US$80 million for programs at 3 U.S. mining schools
The government had enough vaccines, so Tzu Chi couldn’t be scammed? Chiang Wan-an recalls the dire situation at the time: Some want to erase the memory, but the people will not forget
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A vaccine procurement fraud case involving 慈濟基金會 sparked a political storm, with the dispute over responsibility between Chiang Wan-an and the 民進黨 government continuing to escalate. Private-sector procurement efforts during the vaccine shortage are being reexamined, amid sharp disagreements over the roles of the government and civil society groups.
Exports barred by the U.S. yet surging? Chinese-made drones target Southeast Asia and the Middle East, dominating emerging markets and filling the gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Despite U.S. export restrictions, Chinese-made drones are gaining demand in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with exports up 26% in the first half of 2026. Strong growth is being driven by agricultural and surveying applications.
A healthier Taiwan, with KGI by your side! KGI Life builds an all-ages health ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KGI Life announced plans to build an all-ages health ecosystem centered on its HWE team, integrating health, insurance and wellness housing in support of the “Healthy Taiwan” policy and to strengthen public health and financial resilience.
Why do planes turn off all the lights during takeoff and landing? Airlines reveal 3 secrets about flying; the lights must be off even when it’s pitch-black outside
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
星宇航空 took to social media to explain the principles behind flight safety design, including the science behind rules on dimming lights during takeoff and landing and rounded airplane windows, to strengthen passengers’ safety awareness.
Today’s top news (8/8)! Will northern Taiwan suspend work and classes on 8/9? Latest path of Typhoon Bailu revealed／One county or city’s senior citizen card offers “NT$800 monthly until death”／Taiwan’s newest amusement park is here!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese authorities released key news, including the possibility of work and class suspensions in northern Taiwan due to Typhoon Bailu, a new NT$800 monthly benefit for seniors in Taoyuan, and a newly opened family amusement park in Kaohsiung.
Latest 2026 travel subsidies! “Tourism Administration gives NT$3,200 per person” and applications are open nationwide; a guide to amounts and payment dates for 5 grants and additional local subsidies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 交通部觀光署 plans to invest NT$3.46 billion in 5 “weekday domestic travel discounts” to boost local travel demand on weekdays. The programs include lodging discounts, birthday bonuses and amusement park offers, with a target launch in September 2026. Cities and counties also have their own local offers, aimed at stimulating tourism spending.
Han Kuang exercise》Lai Ching-te boards Kuang Liu fast attack craft No. “64” and orders coastal strike mission
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspected the Han Kuang 42 exercise, boarding a Kuang Liu fast attack craft and ordering it to carry out a coastal strike mission, showcasing the navy’s enhanced combat readiness and layered defense capabilities.
U.S. official: Iran and Oman expected to reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz soon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A senior U.S. official said Iran and Oman were holding talks on passage through the Strait of Hormuz and were expected to reach an agreement soon. Once an agreement is reached, commercial shipping is expected to resume and the United States is expected to lift its blockade of Iranian ports.
How was Tzu Chi scammed out of NT$1 billion, and did the DPP get a political weapon? Lawyer’s NT$600 million in gold seized; Wu Tzu-chia stunned by the case and offered a one-line take
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
慈濟基金會 paid more than NT$1 billion in 2021 to procure BNT vaccines. A fraud case emerged 5 years later, with the lawyer and others involved indicted and prosecutors seizing large quantities of gold and cash. The case has drawn political attention.
Taiwanese internet users praised K-SWISS as a waterproof shoe offering good value for money for commuting and business trips in rainy weather. Its waterproofing and light weight drew particular attention, and it is popular as an alternative to Timberland.
PharmaEssentia loses arbitration case again, ordered to pay NT$4.1 billion to European partner for deliberate breach of contract
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
藥華藥 lost an arbitration case against its European partner AOP Health and was ordered to pay about 4.1 billion yen in damages for intentional breach of contract. The ruling is a major development that could affect confidence in Taiwan’s biotech industry.
It’s not just parents caught up in stock trading! South Korean infant and toddler accounts triple in a year as parents give babies their “first-ever stock” early
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The number of securities accounts held by South Korean babies under 1 year old surged nearly 3 times in a year, reflecting parents’ desire to build wealth for the next generation early through compounding. The trend is driven mainly by stock market performance and tax advantages.