Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui celebrate Father’s Day together, both touting vision for a New Taipei Dome in Shulin District
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Mayor Hou Yu-ih has announced that the New Taipei Dome will be located in Shulin District
Lee Chuan said he would use his record of urban planning achievements during his tenure as deputy mayor of 新北市 to accelerate development around the New Taipei Dome City
Typhoon Baihaitun approaches; New Taipei’s movable floodgates to close at 6 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Baihaitun approaches, 新北市政府 is enforcing towing and floodgate closures, and opening nearby red- and yellow-line areas for parking. The mayor inspected a fishing port’s typhoon preparations.
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Enforced towing begins at 4 p.m.; all city movable floodgates and levee roads will allow vehicles to exit but not enter from 5 p.m., and closures will be completed by 6 p.m.
Among members who have encountered or seen foreign travelers in trouble, 95.6% say they “want to help”; 95.7% of foreign instructors with experience staying in Japan say they “want people to feel more comfortable approaching them”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Of 93 foreign instructors, 95.7% said they want Japanese people to feel more comfortable approaching foreign travelers in trouble in Japan.
A total of 96.8% view it positively when Japanese people speak to them to try to help, even if their English has grammatical or pronunciation mistakes.
The full-length version of “Rise Sunshine ALL HEROES Ver.,” the ending theme for “Like the dawning light,” the main story of 『エリオスR』, will be released for streaming!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Performed by 20 heroes
All 55 tracks from the original soundtrack
Full-length version begins streaming Aug. 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
Streaming begins Aug. 9 (Sunday) at 0:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、Happy Elements K.K、株式会社ユニークノート
【Kinki District Council】(Event report) 2 teams selected to represent Kinki from 183 applicants! Kinki regional preliminaries for the 4th National High School Policy Koshien held in the Kobe City Assembly main chamber
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A total of 20 teams that passed the document screening
To celebrate the 2026 Awa Odori collaborations with “鬼滅の刃” and “魔法使いの夜,” collaboration merchandise featuring specially commissioned illustrations will be sold! A stamp rally featuring past Awa Odori illustrations by ufotable will also be held!
In Makuhari, get authentic Taiwanese castella made with high-quality Japanese ingredients using the original method, with a “fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth” texture—a hugely popular must-buy that draws lines!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Vendor dates: Aug. 8 (Saturday), 2026–Aug. 11 (Tuesday), 2026
Ahead of the final episode of ABEMA’s original documentary “CELEB SECRET,” which explores the “secrets” of 4 “super-celebrity women,” comments arrive from program hosts Rino Sashihara, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Junki Kono and Kemuri Matsui
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than approximately 3.2 million followers in Japan and overseas
PRO CLINIC director Dr. Kazuki Yuzaki to speak at the beauty medicine conference “B4A Summer Summit 2026 FUKUOKA”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Held at Daimyo Conference in Fukuoka City on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
Session: “Doctors battling on the front lines of cosmetic medicine in Ginza speak out! Clinic survival strategies in a fiercely competitive market” (17:20–17:50)
Orai is producing “VR Dinosaurs: Don’t Let the Tyrannosaurus Find You! Triceratops Rescue Mission,” an immersive VR experience at Aruaru City in Kitakyushu, supervised by paleontologist Akihiko Shibahara
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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From 13:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026
A VR experience lasting approximately 10 minutes
Up to 4 people can experience it at the same time
General admission 1,000 yen
Junior high school, high school, and university students: 800 yen
【関西外国語大学】More than 4,000 high school students and others flocked to the August 2 open campus, the highest turnout this year. The next event, the final one of 2026, will be held on Saturday, August 22
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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4,051 people visited
An overseas network spanning 428 universities in 55 countries and regions (as of August 2026)
Sends about 1,300 students overseas each year
Accepts about 1,100 international students each year
Should plastic bags and cling film go in regular trash or recycling? Environmental protection bureau reveals the correct way to dispose of them; toss them incorrectly and you could lose NT$1,200
Used a turn signal while changing lanes, “yet was fined NT$3,000”! Court ruling reveals the right way to do it; many people still get it wrong after years of driving, and it happens frequently on highways
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A driver in Taiwan was fined 3,000 yuan and lost a court case after turning off the turn signal while changing lanes. The court ruled that signals must be used "throughout the entire maneuver," revealing that many drivers misunderstand the requirement.
吳子嘉 alleges 鄭永金 raised NT$40 million for his son's election campaign; 徐巧芯 presses 鄭朝方: Where did the missing NT$21.9 million go?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
《美丽岛电子报》 chairman 吴子嘉 alleged that former Hsinchu County Magistrate 郑永金 raised NT$40 million in campaign funds for his son 郑朝方. KMT Legislator 徐巧芯 questioned what happened to the NT$21.9 million gap, sparking controversy over political donations and compliance with disclosure rules.
Is Trump set to benefit? Fears that a rising far left will drive away moderate voters put Democrats on alert ahead of midterm elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The rise of progressives within the Democratic Party risks alienating centrist voters and threatening the party's chances of winning the midterm elections. The situation could instead work in Donald Trump's favor.
Can Taiwanese no longer travel to “1 country”? Foreign Ministry confirms reason: passports seized, travelers sent back on the same plane and denied entry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cases of Taiwanese nationals being denied entry to Uganda or having their passports confiscated have been reported one after another. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs analyzed the incidents as possible retaliation for Taiwan's restrictions on entry by Ugandans amid Ebola prevention measures. It urged people to reassess travel risks.
Breaking: Will there be a typhoon day off tomorrow for Typhoon 白海豚? 7 areas meet the criteria for suspending work and classes, including New Taipei and Taichung; latest wind and rain timeline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Moderate Typhoon 白海豚 is approaching northern Taiwan, and parts of 7 counties and cities have reached the criteria for suspending work and classes. Local governments will make the final decisions, so residents should wait for official announcements.
Was this not China's doing? Another African country bars Taiwanese travelers; Foreign Ministry says it may be related to a measure taken by Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese nationals have been denied entry to Uganda, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed to Taiwan's Ebola prevention measures as a possible cause. Reciprocal restrictions have also arisen in Morocco, highlighting the difficulties facing Taiwan's diplomacy in Africa.
Will Japan's defense budget top 10 trillion yen? Plans for AI and drones raise concerns about an East Asian arms race
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
日本防衛省 requested a record 8.9 trillion yen for its 2027 budget, stepping up the introduction of AI and unmanned aircraft. The move is intended to address new operational methods, but concerns have also been raised that it could trigger an arms race in East Asia.
Trying to save money can leave you with nothing saved! Experts reveal 3 common financial blind spots; learn to overcome them to turn things around sooner
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Behavioral finance expert Emma Edwards has released the book “I Run Out of Money Every Month, So I Started Managing My Finances,” which explains 3 common financial blind spots. The book analyzes from a psychological perspective why people struggle to save despite their efforts and suggests ways to overcome psychological barriers around money.
Could Monday be a typhoon day off? Social media page says Typhoon 白海豚 is about to “make a leap”; latest response from Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on suspending work and classes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Typhoon No. 13, “White Dolphin,” is approaching northern Taiwan. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged people to remain alert while holding off on a decision about suspending work and classes. Weather media have also pointed to its unusual track.
Take care when traveling abroad! China's new entry and exit rules take effect on 9/15; see all 7 changes and how tourists and Taiwanese businesspeople are affected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China will implement new entry and exit management rules from September 15, raising concerns about the impact on Taiwanese businesspeople and engineers in Taiwan’s semiconductor and technology industries. The Mainland Affairs Council and the Straits Exchange Foundation have urged vigilance.
Morgan Stanley sharply reverses its bearish stance! Memory stock correction nearing its end: a tactical buying opportunity ahead.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Morgan Stanley analyst Shawn Kim has shifted his stance on memory stocks from “short” to “long.” He believes the steepest part of the share-price correction is nearing its end and that now is a good time for tactical buying.
Trump keeps calling for peace—is the market buying it? Strait of Hormuz agreement mired in empty talk; experts warn oil prices could surge.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The market reacted after the Trump administration said a U.S.-Iran agreement in the Strait of Hormuz was close, but Iran denied it. Experts have warned of market optimism bias and pointed to the risk of a sharp rise in oil prices.
Companies mentioned：RBC Capital Markets、Rystad Energy、Rapidan Energy Group
Nvidia reportedly considering cutting HBM capacity in Rubin Ultra! How can chipmakers break through amid a memory shortage?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
NVIDIA is considering reducing the HBM memory capacity of its next-generation GPU, “Rubin Ultra.” Surging AI demand has led to a memory supply shortage, leaving the semiconductor industry, including NVIDIA, facing supply constraints.