Designers-only community shared office “D-NEST” to open September 1 on the 19th floor of Prime Tower Shin-Urayasu, a 1-minute walk from Shin-Urayasu Station
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Communication Lounge, unassigned seats, 30 people, 16,500 yen
Deep Work Zone, unassigned seats, 18 people, 44,000 yen
Deep Work Zone, dedicated desks, 10 seats, 55,000 yen
Deep Work Zone, dedicated seats and semi-private rooms, 5 seats, 66,000 yen
Private Office, private room for 2 people, 3 rooms, from 132,000 yen
Private Office, private room for 3 people, 2 rooms, 198,000 yen
【HiPro by doda × 株式会社プロ人事】Overcome the era of hiring difficulties! Yuta Miyake, representative director of 株式会社プロ人事, to hold free online consultations on “employer branding and hiring strategy”
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Has provided recruitment and HR consulting services to more than 400 companies cumulatively
Recruitment projects involving around 600 people annually
The event will run from September 1 (Tue.) to September 30 (Wed.), 2026
Recruitment slots limited to 4 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロ人事、パーソルキャリア株式会社、HiPro by doda、株式会社インテリジェンス
Trivia you won’t find in guidebooks, in abundance! “So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep: Illustrated Stories of Kanagawa,” full of facts that make even locals say, “Wow!” goes on sale 8/28
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The “So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep: Illustrated Series” has sold more than 4 million copies
AI real-time operation navigation tool “Waylume” launches MCP server “Waylume MCP” — saved operating procedures can now be called up from Claude Code and Codex
Improve your website with an AI “Web Analytics Consultant Master,” even with no web analytics knowledge: SENRI-GAN, a web analytics tool integrated with GA4 and Search Console, launches
Shimane Denko revamps menstrual leave, which had a 0% uptake rate, and establishes “self-care leave” available to all genders, also supporting fertility treatment and menopausal symptoms
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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0% uptake rate
36 business locations across 34 companies nationwide
Azumi Takahashi, vocalist of “It’s Going Down Now” from “Persona 3 Reload,” named FunMake ambassador — first Japanese person to become Apollo Theater’s annual champion
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Reached No. 1 on Billboard JAPAN’s “Global Japan Songs Excl.” chart
Surpassed 100 million streams cumulatively
Companies mentioned：株式会社FunMake、ATLUS、DREAMS COME TRUE、YUKI、Chara、坂本真綾、ONE OK ROCK、AI、NHK
The labor and social security attorney exam answer-reveal event is underway! Free “video explanations of all questions and key questions” will also be available!
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Capital: 35,000,000 yen
2026 (Reiwa 8 fiscal year) Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination
【ＢＳ日テレ】Kazuhiko Nishimura thrilled by the SL museum, but shares heartrending memories with his beloved son; Tomochika offers support — “友近・礼二の妄想トレイン” airs August 25 (Tue.) at 9 p.m.: “A Blue Train Journey Revived in the Reiwa Era!? on 大井川鐵道”
We want to change an industry where young craftspeople leave, saying, “Anyone could do this.” Niigata manufacturer Vivaz takes on crowdfunding for a large 3D monument project
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Target amount: ¥200,000
About 20 years since launching a furniture manufacturing business in 2006, the predecessor of 株式会社Vivaz.
Real-time translation in 13 languages, even without network coverage. Japan debut of “Beifa AI Smart Glasses GE01-3,” with presales on Makuake starting August 24.
From a 150-year-old traditional house, records and coffee to customers nationwide. Fukui’s Kumagawa-juku jazz cafe THEE COFFEE expands its online store on its 1st anniversary
Prazto officially launches NAYOSEL (ナヨセル), an AI-powered customer data matching and integration cloud service: AI creates rules to securely consolidate customer data scattered across multiple services, with human approval
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon 8/24 onward] 20% off coupons for all products! One-day-only extra savings on 100% plant-based vegan sweets and food made without milk or eggs | MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場 store
Available to all eligible users: Tax return app タックスナップ launches a campaign offering 1 year free of its “¥29,800 annual Peace of Mind Plan (before tax)” when users submit a business start-up notification in the app
Use the time saved with AI for understanding users and judging quality. Book by Ajike representative Shusaku Umemoto, “A Practical Guide to Design Workflows: Making AI Your Ally,” to be published August 24
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: ¥2,680 plus tax (¥2,948 including tax)
Capacity: 50 people
Since its founding in 2007
Capital: ¥1,059 million (as of the end of June 2026)
Toward a scorching-hot era when “heatstroke can happen indoors”: Patent-pending CoolSkin® to cool building exteriors heads to summer outdoor testing with 福岡大学
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A total of 7,611 people were transported to hospitals by ambulance for heatstroke nationwide
[Oisix Niigata] Collaboration cheering performance with Niigata Meikun Junior and Senior High School’s Brass Band Club set for the Seibu game on Sept. 6 (Sun.)! A record 83 performers are expected
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A cheering performance by a total of 83 people is planned
“More real estate and more debt. How much cash is in your wallet?” Seminar on monetizing income-generating vacation rentals through M&A, focusing on “after-tax cash on hand,” led by a former banker and a tax accountant specializing in real estate, to be held on Aug. 29
[Sept. 1 is Disaster Prevention Day] Fujisan natural spring water “ふじざくら命水,” ideal for emergency water supplies to sustain life during disasters, giveaway campaign on X (formerly Twitter) from Aug. 24 to Sept. 6, 2026!
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Campaign period: Anyone who meets the entry requirements during Aug. 24–Sept. 6, 2026, will be considered an entrant.
Follow “ふじっピ｜富士観光開発株式会社【公式】” and repost the campaign post for a chance to win a bag-in-box of “ふじざくら命水” (11.5 liters × 2 boxes), with 5 winners selected by lottery.
Regular purchase: 3,672 yen (tax included) per set (11.5 liters × 2 boxes, 23 liters)
Subscription: 3,456 yen (tax included) per set (11.5 liters × 2 boxes, 23 liters)
Unopened, the product has a shelf life of 1 year from manufacture
80% of full-time employees in their 30s to 50s see no improvement in their financial situation; more than 70% plan to “cut spending” during Silver Week
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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80.2% of full-time employees in their 30s to 50s said they “do not feel their financial situation has improved”
Even among those whose salaries have risen, 74.6% do not feel better off
80.5% are worried about retirement savings
Only 22.5% are preparing systematically
28.9% are taking concrete steps to increase their income
Even with Silver Week’s 5-day holiday approaching, 72.5% plan to “spend less”
45.0% have received a salary increase
Only 19.8% feel that their financial situation has improved
[A proven performer with 41,000 units sold to date] The high-performance “Claypot Multi Cooker,” with outstanding heat efficiency, up to 12 hours of heat retention and 10 functions in 1 appliance, opens early reservations on Makuake on Aug. 24
As of August 2025, 366 programs had been certified at the “Applied Basic Level” under the certification system for mathematics, data science and AI education programs
[Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake recovery support] Free online “感動レク®” concerts for care facilities in Kumamoto Prefecture for 2 months in September and October
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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For 2 months, from September to October 2026
4 performances in total
More than 20,000 facilities reached
800,000 total viewers
Companies mentioned：株式会社レクチャン、神田明神文化交流館 EDOCCO STUDIO
SolarEdge (SolarEdge), a global leader in solar power conditioning systems and a leading company in cutting-edge MLPE technology, signs an exclusive sales agency agreement for the Japanese market
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 30,000 SolarEdge power conditioners have been installed to date
Equivalent to a capacity of approximately 600 MW
As a top-tier domestic distributor with cumulative sales exceeding 300 MW
ECPRO RPP, an automatic optimization tool for RPP ads on 楽天市場, releases a new “Minimum CPC” feature!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Reduces the workload of managing RPP ads on 楽天市場 by approximately 90%
Automatic product/keyword exclusions and additions: automatically registers eligible products and keywords and cuts unnecessary costs (free for up to 1,000 products)
For stores with advertising expenses of 1 million yen or more, this can achieve both 30–70% cost reductions and maximum results compared with conventional outsourcing to an agency.
日立製作所 holds the 10th session of its internal AI promotion community, “AI Cafe”; Furukawa of Shimizu Corporation speaks on “Building systems to embed generative AI in construction sites”
Nanshin Heavy Industries adopts “SOKUYAKU Benefit” as an employee benefit. Providing convenient access to healthcare regardless of work style across diverse industries—from construction to heavy equipment leasing
How to prevent young employees from feeling that “my work has no meaning.” Training managers and supervisors in how to “create meaning” and “put it into words” [Video released]
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Client track record: パナソニック インダストリー株式会社/住友商事株式会社/森永製菓株式会社/株式会社ポーラ/株式会社電通デジタル/出光興産株式会社/株式会社インテージ/株式会社エクサ and more than 250 companies
A new form of Kutani ware created by a 28-year-old producer and a 19-year-old director. “Company Cat,” a premium corporate gift that keeps a company logo visible for years, launches
A representative who researched AI at the University of Tokyo and appeared on “Clockwork Marriage” launches 3 AI services for small and midsize businesses
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Hiring 1 full-time employee costs approximately 4 million yen per year, including salary, social insurance, recruitment, and training costs
Our AI agent costs approximately 1.1 million yen in the first year, including the initial fee
Approximately 600,000 yen per year from the second year onward
On sale today: “Station Melody Keychain Water Crown (Meguro Station Yamanote Line Version),” featuring “Water Crown,” the departure melody once used on the Yamanote Line platform at Meguro Station
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Released today (August 24, 2026)
Price: 2,300 yen (tax included)
Product dimensions: 8.2 × 0.8 × 4.6 cm
Ranked 9th in “Your Favorite Station Melodies Ranking 2026”
The first-ever winner of 3 major literary awards and the undisputed champion of major rankings! The Reiwa era’s biggest sensation, “Jirai Glico,” which earned an astounding 9 awards, gets a long-awaited live-action adaptation!
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Streaming worldwide exclusively on Prime Video from Friday, November 13
Even chips worth 90 million yen, which students compete to snatch from one another
[Over 250,000 units sold across the series] “High Power Jet,” a bear-deterrent spray designed for high pressure and ease of use, makes its debut! Its professional-grade formula meets U.S. EPA standards and helps you protect yourself in a bear encounter
“A Well-Illustrated Introduction to Business: The Latest ISO 14001—A Book That Clearly Explains the Key Points of Certification and Revisions for 2026” on sale September 1, 2026! An essential guide to preparing for certification and responding to revisions
Li Qize’s Viewpoint: One Theater, Different Triggers—How the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea Could Become Linked Fronts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea are geographically linked strategic areas. Taking control of Taiwan would make it easier for China to project power into the Pacific, but would not immediately mean control of the South China Sea. The responses of markets and allies will be key.
“The funeral ends, but the longing begins that day…” It Took 16 Years to Understand Why This Taiwanese Film Has Such a Lasting Impact
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwanese film Father’s Day depicts the funeral process with humor and warmth, exploring grief and longing after the loss of a loved one. It has become a classic that resonates with audiences.
Wu Rongzhen’s Viewpoint: “To Destroy a People, First Destroy Their Culture”? Five Questions for Minister Li Yuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Culture Minister Li Yuan said the Kuomintang “hates Taiwanese culture” after budget cuts sparked a controversy over “de-Sinicization.” Author Wu Rongzhen questions the politicization of cultural policy and poses five questions.
Lin Renbin’s Viewpoint: Nuclear Power Is Back, but That Doesn’t Mean SMRs Are the Answer—The Challenge the Paris Summit Poses for Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 2026 Paris Nuclear Energy Summit highlighted how nuclear energy is once again drawing attention as an important energy option. Taiwan needs to carefully consider the technical and institutional challenges before rushing to invest in small modular reactors (SMRs).
Chang Jункai’s Column: What Matters More Than “Taking Taiwan by Force”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar reaffirmed his “one China” position and was criticized by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party government. Columnist Chang Junkai analyzes the incident as reflecting Taiwan’s arrogance toward countries in the Global South and a mentality of self-colonization, and criticizes its role as an “accomplice” dependent on U.S. hegemony.
Zhang Linghe Loses Out! The Most Handsome “Man in Red” in Chinese Period Dramas: His Red Robe Dazzled the Internet, and His Iconic Look Is Hard to Top
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Xiao Zhan was named No. 1 in a ranking of actors in historical costume dramas chosen by Chinese internet users, titled “The Most Handsome Men in Red.” Zhang Linghe, Cheng Yi and Tan Jianci also made the list, as the visual impact of red costumes and the actors’ elegance drew attention.
Reader Commentary: 1.84 Million Trips in Half a Year, a Deficit of 6.36 Million—Why Mainland China Remains Taiwan’s Second-Most-Popular Overseas Travel Destination
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the first half of 2026, overseas trips by Taiwanese residents topped ten million for the first time, with mainland China becoming the second-largest destination, highlighting the vitality of cross-strait tourism. Despite restrictions imposed by the 民进党当局, the data show that enthusiasm for travel to mainland China remains strong, reflecting the resilience of people-to-people exchanges across the Strait.
Reader Commentary: The Cost of Dignity—When Frontline Police, Military Personnel and Teachers Are Abandoned by the Justice System in the Ruins of Their Dignity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An analysis of court rulings in cases where teachers in Taiwan were assaulted by students and where subordinates insulted superiors in the military criticized the judicial system for failing to protect the authority needed to maintain order in schools and the armed forces. It proposed measures taken in Europe and the United States, along with legal amendments in Taiwan.
Education Point: Should Homeroom Teachers Serve as Substitutes for Special Education Assistants? The Overlooked Staffing Crisis in Special Education
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The difficulty special education aides face in taking leave is a structural problem that places an excessive burden on homeroom teachers. The need for institutional support is being stressed.
Lin Mingjie’s Viewpoint: What Are We Missing That Has Left Education and Society in Such Disarray?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor Lin Mingjie of National Chung Cheng University says social disorder stems from blurred moral values. He advocates promoting Mozi’s concept of “universal love” and nonviolent communication to achieve peace.
Wu Tongxiong’s Viewpoint: The Beauty and Sorrow of Chen Hsing-yu and Kao Chin Su-mei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Hsing-yu and Kao Chin Su-mei have faced what the article describes as unfair treatment by the justice system over political donations and the use of subsidies. It questions Taiwan’s inconsistent sentencing standards, particularly the differential treatment of people from different political parties, and says this highlights a rule-of-law crisis.
Lai Hsiang-wei’s Viewpoint: How Taiwan Can Differentiate Itself in the Drone Industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s drone industry has opportunities to grow, backed by strengths in semiconductors and ICT and support from the United States for non-red supply chains. However, challenges remain, including a small domestic market and software-related issues.
Reader Commentary: Zhuo-Style Constitutional Theory—Losing a Reconsideration Vote Still Leaves a Pen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan has repeatedly refused to countersign bills passed by the Legislative Yuan in third reading. Premier Cho Jung-tai has cited unconstitutionality, raising concerns over the collapse of the separation of powers.
Reader Commentary: The Ruling and Opposition Camps Revel in Confrontation, While the People Suffer
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Political divisions between Taiwan’s ruling and opposition camps have intensified to an extreme, with the use of executive dominance, refusals to countersign and acting appointments to independent agencies becoming routine. The public is weary of the political standoff, and institutional reform is considered urgent.
Does Faster-Burning Incense Mean Better Fortune? The Secrets of Incense Stick Length and Ash Patterns, and Common Myths Debunked
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During the Ghost Festival, people often read omens from the state of burning incense. Experts say, however, that how incense burns is affected by physical factors, and people should value sincerity rather than superstitious signs. The core of faith lies in inner reverence.
Reader Commentary: A Light at the End of the Tunnel—A Medium-Term Planning System to Revive Budgetary Governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During deliberations on Taiwan’s fiscal 115 general budget, the legislature approved advance spending for new projects, confirming that the medium-term planning system has practical effect. This could serve as a breakthrough amid the constitutional weakening of legislative power.
Reader Commentary: Senior Housing Is Not a Baroque Palace—Older People Need a Place Where “Someone Knows Who They Are”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The executive director of the Taiwan Senior Citizens Association National Federation argued that relationships and maintaining social roles matter more than luxury in senior housing. The director advocated a sustainable model based on impact investment.
Reader Commentary: The 中聯油脂 Case Exposes a National Security Blind Spot—Building an Institutional System for Wartime Food Reserves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s supply system for essential goods has serious vulnerabilities. The 中聯油脂 case exposed the dual threats of food safety crises and geopolitical risks. This article proposes comprehensive reforms, from infrastructure to institution-building.
Let Go of Perfection; Happiness Is Already Here: An Excerpt from Rain Has Fallen in the Past (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The author, a former medical professional and career woman, recounted her experience of depression and the difficulties it brought to daily life. The account conveys the significance of beginning a path to recovery through reassessing family relationships and self-worth. It is an important personal record.
Good Morning, World: President Hopes Ruling and Opposition Camps Will Uphold the Spirit of the 823 Anti-Communist, Defend-Taiwan Campaign and Jointly Support the Defense Budget
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The 116 annual budget exceeds NT$3.9 trillion
600億元 in government funding for national health insurance
100億元 invested in the Healthy Taiwan Deep Cultivation Program
The Mental Health Support Program for Young and Middle-Aged People was also allocated 4.29億元
The government allocated 3億元 in dedicated funding for a demonstration program for national health insurance rehabilitation wards
輝達’s $500 billion financing plan in partnership with major asset management firms
Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung brace for extremely torrential rain; Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Yilan, central Taiwan, Nantou, Lanyu and Penghu brace for torrential rain