AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 73 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 45 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【Hida-Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, 高山市】Notice of the “Okuhida Onsen-go Photo Contest (2026-2027),” capturing the charms of Okuhida!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198769Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:41:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198772Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198771Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 8/28https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198770Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES French specialist company in folding engineering エクロール・アクチュエーター to exhibit for the first time at “International Frontier Industry Messe 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198787Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI real-time operation navigation tool “Waylume” launches MCP server “Waylume MCP” — saved operating procedures can now be called up from Claude Code and Codexhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198786Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Environmentally friendly concrete using steelmaking slag applied to precast concrete productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198785Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “TaxMatch Japan,” a service for finding tax accountants with international tax expertise in English, officially launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198784Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198783Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES FLATTE establishes a standard store development model ahead of its next phase of expansionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198782Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 symptomshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198781Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “株式会社SUBARU” named title sponsor! — SUBARU presents 2026 宇都宮ジャパンカップサイクルロードレースhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198780Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 championhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198779Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yoshimura, representative of Dynamic Map Platform, to speak at the “Kobe Investment Study Group in Tokyo”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198778Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES CyberCrew officially releases external risk management platform “ALIENGATE”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198777Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES エディション 表参道ヒルズ店では8月29日（土）から8月30日（日）の2日間、イギリス・ロンドンのファインジュエリーブランド〈OUIE（ウイ）〉のトランクショーを限定開催。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198776Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198775Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198774Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Small bird plushies and puppets (finger puppets) made with “Nui Cross Boa,” popular for making “oshi nui” plushies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198773Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 青森発スタートアップappcycle、創業100年超の老舗「東屋」のコラボ製品が「渋谷ロフト」に登場！『ロフコト町工場』にて「まるあ柄 名刺入れ」を限定販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198765Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES No one points it out — about 40% of people who sleep alone “don’t know they snore”: survey on awareness of one’s own snoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198764Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 projecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198762Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198761Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198760Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Coming soon! North Tokyo Craft Beer Festival 2026 (9/5 and 6)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198759Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kunimoto Rei’s sound installation “KAZE — body” circles the river at night: “Meguro River Night Ambience” opens September 4 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198758Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 approvalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198757Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Prazto launches “Data Cleansing Support powered by NAYOSEL”—clear per-record pricing based on an assessment for the initial “data spring cleaning”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198756Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 4WD share among vehicles under in-house loan contracts is 84.3% in Hokkaido and 4.7% in Okinawahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198755Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198754Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「戦略はある。AIも導入した。でも実行が進まない」を解決。 「マーケティングPMO」サービスを開始 日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198753Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198752Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198751Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「特定技能2号を『正しく』知る」セミナーレポートを公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198750Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kyoto Fusioneering accelerates development toward the commercialization of fusion energyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198749Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198748Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES DirectCloud Drive expands folder display limit 6-fold to 30,000 itemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198747Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 expectedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198746Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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. 29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198745Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198744Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES JEPLAN raises funds from GX推進機構https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198743Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 2 Tamron lenses win EISA Awards, marking 21 consecutive years of wins and a simultaneous win for 2 modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198742Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 助太刀 signs business partnership with Awa Bankhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198741Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198740Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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. 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198739Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [お好み焼本舗] Popular menu items return for a limited time! “Revival Festival” goes on sale starting Sept. 1 (Tue.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198738Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Featured on “King’s Brunch”! The “科学の芽えほん” series turns award-winning independent research projects into picture bookshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198677Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 一般社団法人学生データ分析AWARD established; begins soliciting sponsorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198615Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Beluuga AI adds a new feature to beluuga.ai linking engagement investors’ activity histories with corporate financial analysishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198519Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Publishes a “Years 3–5 Wall” guide outlining challenges that emerge as new-business proposal programs continuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198518Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198529Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198528Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of a dedicated support site as the exclusive sales agency for SolarEdge （ソーラーエッジ） productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198527Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The Shield Lock Urea method “encapsulates without removing” asbestos-containing and asbestos-free roofs; now available to corporations and facilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198526Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ECPRO RPP, an automatic optimization tool for RPP ads on 楽天市場, releases a new “Minimum CPC” feature!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198525Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198524Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 leasinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198523Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198522Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Explained by Teikoku Databank] Bankruptcies exceed 1,000 for the second consecutive month; “bankruptcies due to high prices” reach a record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198521Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 映画「踊る大捜査線 N.E.W. メトロポリスを駆け抜けろ！」大特集、秋の新ドラマ速報ほかで先取りするならこの1冊！ 地上波・BS・CS掲載最強番組表！のデジタルTVガイド10月号、本日発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198520Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198394Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:24:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES A representative who researched AI at the University of Tokyo and appeared on “Clockwork Marriage” launches 3 AI services for small and midsize businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198395Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “I thought it was a brick, but it’s cardboard!?” New cardboard boxes for displays and fixtures go on sale (cardboard mail-order store)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198382Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The history of the GT-R on one shirt. The “NISSAN HISTORY OF GT-R T-shirt,” featuring past models from the PGC10 to the R35, is here! Preorders open.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198383Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:07:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198384Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:04:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES Every Lab secures 130 candidate sites for low-voltage grid-connected battery storagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198389Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198388Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 encounterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198387Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【新商品】カバンの中の“あの絡まり”を、ぐっと軽減。ノートPCもスマホもこれ1台に集約できる、HIDISC「コードリール式65W急速充電器」新登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198386Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 revisionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198385Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Li Qize’s Viewpoint: One Theater, Different Triggers—How the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea Could Become Linked Frontshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198678Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:50:00 +0900Taiwan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. Xia Yixin’s Viewpoint: Censured by the Control Yuan During His Tenure, What Qualifies Chiu Tai-yuan to Join It?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198679Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒前衛福部長邱泰源被提名監察委員，因任內職場霸凌調查遭監院糾正與彈劾，且對舊部背書，引發適任性質疑。此人事案凸顯監督機制的矛盾。 “The funeral ends, but the longing begins that day…” It Took 16 Years to Understand Why This Taiwanese Film Has Such a Lasting Impacthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198681Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 Yuanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198680Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198682Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0900Taiwan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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198683Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0900Taiwan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 Tophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198458Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan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 Destinationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198457Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0900Taiwan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: Taiwan’s Democracy Must Not Be Destroyed for the Geopolitical Goal of Containing the Chinese Communist Partyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198460Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒《經濟學人》批評台灣在野黨阻擋國防預算等政策，認為中國成為唯一受益者。但文章反駁指出，台灣的國會制衡是民主制度的重要保障，而非「挾持民主」。強調民主制度應防止行政權失控，尤其在面對中國威脅時，國會監督更為重要。 Reader Commentary: The Cost of Dignity—When Frontline Police, Military Personnel and Teachers Are Abandoned by the Justice System in the Ruins of Their Dignityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198459Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0900Taiwan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 Educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198461Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0900Taiwan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. Chang Rui-hsiung’s Viewpoint: Who Will Protect University Professors Tried in the Court of Public Opinion?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198462Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:42:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒劍橋大學最年輕黑人教授傑森·阿德伊因學術爭議與輿論壓力辭職後九天去世，引發對大學DEI政策、學術霸凌與媒體公審的全球反思。 Lin Mingjie’s Viewpoint: What Are We Missing That Has Left Education and Society in Such Disarray?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198463Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:40:00 +0900Taiwan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-meihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198464Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:38:00 +0900Taiwan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 Industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198465Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0900Taiwan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 Penhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198468Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 Sufferhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198467Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 Debunkedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198466Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0900Taiwan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 Governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198469Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:25:00 +0900Taiwan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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198470Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:22:00 +0900Taiwan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 Reserveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198471Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:20:00 +0900Taiwan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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198321Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0900Taiwan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. 中東戰事推升油價 歐盟6國籲對石油公司徵收暴利稅https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198789Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:44:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Hao-yu Unleashes His Power During MLB Players’ Weekend, Living Up to His “Pitbull” Nicknamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198768Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:38:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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 Budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198788Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Extreme heat melts permafrost; rockfalls on Mont Blanc hit record 450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198767Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:30:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung mountain areas brace for extremely torrential rain; list of cities and counties suspending work and classes on the 24thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198766Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:27:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 鄧愷威平手局面登場止血 1.2局4K太空人仍落敗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198763Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:22:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Exit poll: Pro-presidential party wins Kazakhstan parliamentary election by a landslidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198616Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:48:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung brace for extremely torrential rain; Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Yilan, central Taiwan, Nantou, Lanyu and Penghu brace for torrential rainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260824-06/index-en.html#n2198517Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:05:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA