Revolutionizing men's underwear with a patent! "IZANAGI," which lets you feel the breeze inside the front flap, offers an overwhelming sense of freedom! Officially unveiled from Nagasaki — achieves its target on the first day on Makuake —
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On Aug. 2, 2026 (coincidentally, Pants Day), IZANAGI began offering "IZANAGI," patented men's-only fundoshi underwear developed to fundamentally rethink the structure of men's underwear.
MYPLATE strengthens development support services to turn character IP into three-dimensional food products. Develops Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks' "Barikata-kun pork bun" as its first case
Atami moves into its next phase of corporate use: collaboration among government, local communities and private businesses accelerates development of an "outcome-driven offsite" model
[Sumai no Otasuke-tai] Oita's 100-year-old company 河野電気 holds a passionate technical competition that transcends nationality and organizational boundaries! 19 diverse participants, including new employees and foreign staff, take on the "7th In-house Skills Competition"
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18 participants, representing almost all attendees
Launches an "external CPhO (Chief Philosophy Officer)" service to support management decisions in the AI era through philosophy, ethics and guiding principles
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August 2026
Established the Kyoto Institute of Philosophy in 2023
"Hellish demon instructor" Sneagator, one of the Six Devil Knights from the nationally popular manga 『キン肉マン』, which has sold 85 million copies in total, arrives as the 50th entry in the KUFC series!
About 90% of companies say their electricity bills have risen
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It has become clear that many companies view soaring electricity bills not simply as an increase in expenses, but as a serious "management challenge that affects business operations."
Combined, "extremely affected (42.1%)" and "somewhat affected (54.1%)" accounted for about 96%.
About 80% of companies have reviewed their electricity contracts or power suppliers within the past 3 years
The most common response was "major power companies (such as 東京電力) (63.9%)"
The most common response was "stable rates (low risk of fluctuation) (58.0%)"
Communication e-commerce app "Atouch" officially launches a "gift feature" that lets users send gifts without needing the recipient's address, as a standard feature of its premium plan!
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From Aug. 5, 2026
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service
Learning the "keys to successful recruitment" from the candid views of 1,800 young dentists and newly graduated dental hygienists — releases the "2026 Job Hunting Attitudes Survey Report"
New management knowledge system for the AI era, “AI Management Library,” unveiled — 22 books and approximately 1 million characters systematize management, future value, corporate redefinition, capital and studies of global companies, and are made available worldwide in Japanese and English
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Across 10 themes and 100 chapters
Case analyses of 18 global companies
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：VURA Capital Innovation Holdings Inc.、NVIDIA、Microsoft、Amazon、Apple、OpenAI、Tesla、Google、Meta、Netflix、Sony、IBM、TSMC、ASML、ARM、Costco、BYD、SpaceX、Anthropic
[Sale completed for a profitable vacation rental through M&A] “I wanted an income stream beyond my salary.” After comparing real estate investment options for several months, a company employee in their 30s took over a vacation rental business in Tokyo. In just six months, they built an income stream beyond their salary. They then established a corporation and set their sights on expanding to a 2nd and 3rd property.
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The investment payback period was estimated at approximately 3 years
Total investment on the scale of 10 million–15 million yen
The 3rd committee meeting of 東京韓国青年商工会, chaired by Seiichi Sakakibara, host of “Jinzai-ban Reiwa no Tora,” was held! Drawing on expertise gained from supporting the social media efforts of more than 1,000 companies, discussions accelerated on a full-scale structural reform plan combining practical benefits with guiding principles
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A stark data analysis found that “2 out of 3 members are ghost members (inactive members)”
12 executives and members attended, both in person and online
Participants exchanged 76 lively comments over approximately 2 hours
He is also active as an influencer with more than 500,000 followers
Generates more than 100 leads every month
SNS marketing services provided to more than 500 companies
A track record of using social media for recruitment to attract more than 12,000 prospective employees
Partnered with 1.4 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
[Documenting health and productivity management efforts throughout the year] Launches support for organizing records of initiatives, communications and participation
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Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、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
“HELP YOUレンジャー,” a team that solves corporate challenges through people and technology, is born! Manga and video series released on various social media platforms
[BS Nippon TV] “The Remote Railway Station Nearest Our Home” — a major search for people living near remote railway stations across Japan! Seiji Rokkaku serves as witness! Along the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture, aboard the 長良川鉄道
[Kokubunji City, September-only campaign] Collection of used reference books, manga and books, including entire bookshelves | Up to 1,000 yen off help with organizing books and reviewing your collection for the new school term | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
Train for HYROX in a hypoxic environment with a member of Japan's HYROX team—free of charge. Saturday, August 29, in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo | 「ハイアルチ」 HYROX flagship location opening celebration
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Seeking 20 participants in total, with 10 people per session across 2 sessions
Hypoxic environment equivalent to an altitude of 2,500m
[レストランMONDO] The blissful aroma of truffles: the “Autumn Bakery Buffet” is here. A limited-time fall dining experience featuring freshly baked bread and melting cheese.
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Weekdays: Member price ¥3,597 (tax included)
Weekends and holidays: Member price ¥3,980 (tax included)
[First-ever pop-up, by popular demand!] The ultimate, irresistibly indulgent combination of red bean paste and butter! 岡田謹製あんバタ屋 opens for a limited time at Ikspiari® starting Monday, August 17.
The 6th installment in the “Understanding the World Today” series, which explores current affairs around the world through diagrams and illustrations: Vietnam! An accessible look at the food, culture, and society of a rapidly growing young economic power.
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List price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
The series has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide
The September special issue of Bungeishunju is now on sale. Featuring the full text of the 175th Akutagawa Prize-winning work, 「ゾンビ回収帰」 by Chito Kosagawa; Morihiro Hosokawa: “Prime Minister Takaichi, don't destroy Japan”; “Showa-era leading actress Mayumi Ogawa had died alone”; and “Hanamaki Higashi coach Sasaki speaks out.”
On July 29, 2026, former White House pandemic adviser Fauci refused to testify 111 times at a Senate hearing, invoking the Fifth Amendment. Republican lawmakers are considering prosecuting him for contempt of Congress, while several states have also launched state-level investigations. The validity of Biden’s pardon has become a legal focal point.
Can eating pork help older adults prevent diabetes and lower cholesterol? International research reveals the “right way to eat it”: 2 metabolic measures fell significantly after 8 weeks of daily consumption.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
International research found that, after 8 weeks of eating 162 grams of minimally processed lean pork daily as part of a balanced diet, older adults had significantly lower fasting insulin and total cholesterol, challenging conventional beliefs about red meat and metabolic health.
Yao Zhongyuan’s view: Is the Lai government continuing to bully retired military personnel, civil servants and teachers?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During its time in office, Taiwan’s 民进党 government has faced controversy over pension policies for retired military personnel, civil servants and teachers. It has been accused of continuing to undermine retirees’ rights, including by cutting pensions and delaying payments of backdated differences.
Wu Rongzhen’s view: The Control Yuan should not obscure data and create public doubts and panic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Control Yuan report alleges that China is attracting Taiwanese students to the mainland through student competitions. The report has been criticized for using unclear data and creating panic. The author calls for clarification of the data’s composition to avoid politicized interpretations.
Yu Yutang’s view: With the National Police Agency’s counter-drone contract potentially worth NT$10 billion, will it repeat the Army’s procurement failures?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A contract for the procurement of an anti-drone system signed by the Taiwan Army and 創未來公司 was terminated after the system failed acceptance testing. Concerns have been raised that a similar project involving the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department could suffer the same failure.
Zhang Junkai’s column: War at the window — Zhang Jingyi’s “reporter’s compassion”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese journalist Zhang Jingyi witnessed the U.S.-Israel-Iran war firsthand in Abu Dhabi. In his new book, War at the Window, he analyzes the political factors behind the conflict and urges Taiwan to pay attention to international developments and domestic security.
Not just Meteor Garden and Fated to Love You! 10 classic Taiwanese dramas with the greatest impact on their era; Fated to Love You also made the list, and this 1 drama brought generations to tears
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An analysis of the impact of Taiwanese television dramas on society and culture introduces 10 works, from Port of Lies to Meteor Garden, as memories of their eras.
Opinion: From “I am benzopyrene” to the gym controversy — selective enforcement of the law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ko Wen-je replaced his electronic monitoring bracelet and put a “I am benzopyrene” sticker on it, while Wu Nai-ren, despite owing money, was free to work out at a gym. The contrast highlights selective enforcement of the law and raises public doubts about fairness under the rule of law.
Opinion: Shen Fahui accused of pressing a fellow party member’s voting button for her — a repeat of Wu Si-yao’s “thousand-armed Guanyin” episode?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
民進黨 legislator Shen Fahui was found to have pressed fellow party member Su Chiao-hui’s voting button in the Legislative Yuan 47 times, sparking a forgery controversy. The incident resembles Wu Si-yao’s earlier “thousand-armed Guanyin” episode and highlights claims that the ruling party itself is the source of disorder in the legislature.
Focus on education: Put equality into practice and create a diverse, inclusive learning environment
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The article points to prejudice against left-handed people and minorities in education and calls for greater diversity and inclusion. It emphasizes that putting universal design into practice helps uphold human rights.
Huang Yali’s view: Who oversees the reviewers? Beyond research ethics, do we also need a set of review ethics?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After Professor Huang Yali received a severe penalty over citation issues in a past research project, which was later overturned through legal proceedings, she reflected on the review system. She argues that reviewers should also be bound by ethical standards and proposes 5 principles of “review ethics.”
Wu Tongxiong’s view: Evidence from the timelines of all parties in the Tzu Chi case — did Chen Shih-chung’s dereliction of duty suddenly become ammunition against Chiang?
Why are most coffee cups narrower at the top and wider at the bottom? It’s not just about looks — the design also affects aroma and temperature
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article explains how a cup design that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom can scientifically help maximize coffee’s flavor and aroma by concentrating the scent and retaining heat.
Opinion: The alarms must sound, but the votes must not flee! The political dilemma of community resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article examines the political dilemma surrounding resilience drills in Taiwanese towns. The government faces the conflicting goals of raising public awareness of crises while avoiding harm to its electoral prospects.
Opinion: Oversight is not a matter of moving offices — before abolishing the Control Yuan, first answer who will oversee the legislature
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Control Yuan will cease functioning in August 2026. A constitutional debate is underway over whether its oversight powers should be transferred to the Legislative Yuan or its independence preserved. The system’s institutional paralysis has been exposed.
Opinion: If the Han Kuang exercises only rehearse “arriving on scene,” we still do not understand modern warfare
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Infrastructure defense drills were held during Taiwan’s Han Kuang 42 exercises, but a column argues that merely “showing up” is not enough to meet the demands of modern warfare. It stresses that the real challenge is testing the state’s ability to operate sustainably.
Opinion: The management warning behind “do not shut down” in cybersecurity incidents — behavior is the real risk
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs released the Cybersecurity Incident Response Action Guidelines, emphasizing the counterintuitive instruction, “Do not turn off the power.” It warns that human error in responding can cause secondary damage and says companies need to shift from systems to action.
A self-alienating view of history is also a distinctive tradition: Excerpt from A History of East Asian Connections (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An academic analysis discusses the importance of East Asian regional history. It argues that the histories of East Asian countries should be understood in relation to one another as part of a region, rather than viewed in isolation.
Should investors “sell memory stocks and buy optical communications”? Micron price-target cut sparks selling, while 祥茂光電 earnings ignite an AI optical interconnect rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Memory chip stocks fell in the U.S. market while optical communications stocks surged. Citigroup lowered its price target for Micron, while strong earnings from 祥茂光电 boosted AI demand.
Will the U.S. government “not” allow a market crash? BofA’s Hartnett says “short-term bearish, long-term bullish” and identifies 2 signals marking the end of the bull market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Michael Hartnett of a U.S. bank said he favors “risk aversion in the short term and buying stocks in the long term” in the U.S. equity market. The backdrop includes the possibility of government intervention in the market and warning signs in credit markets.
Taiwan’s stock market regained 45,000 points, raising hopes for a rebound ahead of MSCI’s quarterly adjustments and the implementation of new stock disposition rules. Strong results from semiconductor and server-related companies are also providing support.
Citrini names 6 AI cybersecurity stocks! AI agent boom drives security demand — who will be the biggest winner?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Market research firm Citrini Research predicts that the spread of AI agents will sharply increase demand for cybersecurity, and identified 6 related stocks, including F5 and Palo Alto Networks, as ones to watch. This reflects growing corporate needs to strengthen defenses and is expected to have a major impact on investment markets.
Companies mentioned：F5、Zscaler、Fortinet、Netskope、Cloudflare、Palo Alto Networks、OpenAI、Hugging Face
Taiwan’s stock market regained 45,000 points as MSCI’s quarterly rebalancing approaches, while a decline in market capitalization has raised the possibility of a slight reduction in Taiwan stocks’ weighting. Investor interest in AI-related stocks remains strong.
Does the Shiller CAPE ratio above 42 signal a U.S. stock market crash? Goldman Sachs: Returns of 7% still expected over the next 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Shiller P/E ratio for U.S. stocks exceeded 42, reaching its highest level on record, but high valuations do not necessarily mean an immediate crash. Goldman Sachs forecasts annual returns of 7% over the next 10 years.
U.S. midterm elections could be a “turning point” for the bull market! BofA warns AI bubble could burst
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. banks warned of a risk that the U.S. stock market could reverse course around the November midterm elections. A K-shaped economy and rising interest rates could trigger the collapse of an AI bubble.
【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
三晃股份有限公司 announced that it will change its name to 國慶科技股份有限公司, effective June 29, 115. The stock code will remain 1721, and the English name will remain unchanged; this is a corporate brand transformation.