# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 280 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 149 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “DPI松本臨空” to be developed (news release)

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:05:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002749.000002296.html
- anchor: #n2201203
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウス工業株式会社、株式会社松本ハイランドサービス、カガミ・タウンマネージメント株式会社、株式会社d-ネクスト

Facts:
- Development area: approximately 49,175.86㎡
- Project cost: approximately ¥2.3 billion planned (land and site preparation costs)
- Approximately 7.5 km from Matsumoto Interchange on the Nagano Expressway
- Approximately 6.7 km from Shiojiri-kita Interchange
- Approximately 6 km from Matsumoto Airport

## アビスパ福岡のオフィシャル・パートナー、みんなの銀行がトレーニング環境の改善を支援する「Cheer Boxキャンペーン」を実施

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:03:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000072105.html
- anchor: #n2201204
- Companies mentioned: みんなの銀行、アビスパ福岡、アビスパ福岡株式会社、Jリーグ

Facts:
- An amount equivalent to 1% of the deposit balance collected in Cheer Box
- Maximum support amount: 1 million yen
- 支援金として500円がみんなの銀行からアビスパ福岡に届けられ

## 【広済堂ビジネスサポート】ITエンジニアの多様なキャリア形成を支援。「type エンジニア転職フェア ONLINE」に出展

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:02:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000002816.html
- anchor: #n2201205
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社広済堂ビジネスサポート、広済堂ホールディングス、type エンジニア転職フェア ONLINE

Facts:
- To be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Saturday, August 29, 2026, 13:00–19:00

## IntraPhoton CEO Toshihiko Honzo to give a keynote address at the international conference “IMID 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:01:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000169309.html
- anchor: #n2201206
- Companies mentioned: IntraPhoton、韓国情報ディスプレイ学会、Society for Information Display、SID

Facts:
- Full-color pixels in the 1 µm class
- Miniaturized to 2 µm

## QuizKnock×有明ガーデン コラボ第二弾！推し活スポット「有明ガーデン神社」を巡る周遊謎解きキャンペーン

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:01:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000485.000062100.html
- anchor: #n2201207
- Companies mentioned: QuizKnock、住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、住友不動産株式会社、東京ガーデンシアター、劇団四季、丸善、出雲大社東京分祠、有明ガーデン神社、有明ガーデン

Facts:
- To be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026
- [Sales period] Saturday, August 29–Sunday, October 4
- [Kit] 2,500 yen (tax included)
- [Campaign period] Saturday, August 29–Sunday, November 1
- [Prize redemption period] Saturday, October 3–Sunday, November 1, 10:00–23:00
- [Prize redemption period] Saturday, October 3–11

## [JR東海] Three companies—嵯峨野観光鉄道, 富山地方鉄道 and 東濃鉄道—open stores on JR東海ＭＡＲＫＥＴ

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000160429.html
- anchor: #n2201208
- Companies mentioned: 東海旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東海、嵯峨野観光鉄道株式会社、嵯峨野観光鉄道、富山地方鉄道株式会社、富山地方鉄道、東濃鉄道株式会社、東濃鉄道、JR西日本、JR西日本グループ、名鉄グループ

Facts:
- A route approximately 7.3 km long
- Starting price: 1,750 yen
- Starting price: 3,500 yen
- 300 yen including tax
- 600 yen including tax
- 1,500 yen each, including tax
- 7,590 yen including tax

## Program details announced for “Roppongi Art Night 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006849.000052467.html
- anchor: #n2201209
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団 アーツカウンシル東京、港区、六本木アートナイト実行委員会、国立新美術館、サントリー美術館、東京ミッドタウン、21_21 DESIGN SIGHT、森美術館、森ビル、六本木商店街振興組合、ARTE TOKYO

Facts:
- This year marks the first all-night event in 3 years
- Approximately 60 or more works and programs

## 70th-edition celebration! Summer festival! 777LIVE in swimwear! “777LIVE Vol.70” to stream live from 20:00 on Wednesday, August 26

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001984.000002703.html
- anchor: #n2201210
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サミーネットワークス、777TOWN、777Real、スパローズ、上乗恋

Facts:
- 777LIVE Vol.70
- Starting at 20:00 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Pachipachi Course: ¥1,980 per month
- Pachislot Course: ¥1,100 per month
- Pachinko Course: ¥1,100 per month

## Celebrating the release of Japan 2nd EP “回帰LOVE”! Listening party featuring exclusive messages from ZEROBASEONE members to be held in the AWA Lounge

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003632.000022425.html
- anchor: #n2201211
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、ZEROBASEONE、WAKEONE、Mnet、サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- Monday, August 24, 2026, 21:00–22:00
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)
- 200 million songs available for streaming
- Approximately 17 million
- Cumulative album sales of 9 million copies

## 9月14日（月）リブランド開業「ヒルトン高山リゾート」の概要について

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000076395.html
- anchor: #n2201212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東海ホテルズ、ヒルトン高山リゾート、ヒルトン・オナーズ

Facts:
- Until spring 2027, when all 283 rooms will be available, only a limited number of rooms can be booked.
- The hotel will begin operating with 91 rooms when it opens on September 14, 2026
- Private hot spring baths (4 rooms) are also available (reservations required; from 4,400 yen for 45 minutes).
- Day-use hot spring admission: 1,500 yen for adults
- The hotel has free parking for 200 vehicles.

## 名古屋・栄の「東京新宿メイルクリニック名古屋院」、働く世代を支える夜20時までの診療体制を強化。3年間持続する「避妊インプラント」の導入で、忙しい現代人の多様なライフスタイルをサポート。

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000166670.html
- anchor: #n2201274
- Companies mentioned: INNOCENCE JAPAN HOLDINGS株式会社、東京新宿メイルクリニック名古屋院

Facts:
- Clinic hours through 20:00

## Dancers × real estate: bringing new culture to the community. An art panel featuring dancer “KELO” installed in the entrance of a newly built apartment building

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000117889.html
- anchor: #n2201273
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 丸貞、KADOKAWA DREAMS、D.LEAGUE

Facts:
- Born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1988

## “WOLF JOURNEY ~Around Japan with Wolves~” now available for free on itch.io

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000172506.html
- anchor: #n2201272
- Companies mentioned: MJ株式会社、SFG株式会社

Facts:
- Starting August 24, 2026

## Multistrada owners from across Japan gather in Nanki-Shirahama

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000186295.html
- anchor: #n2201271
- Companies mentioned: ドゥカティジャパン株式会社、ドゥカティ、ドゥカティ・モーター・ホールディング、株式会社プロトコーポレーション、モトクル

Facts:
- 2026
- September 22, 2026
- 11:00-12:00
- Early-bird price: 3,300 yen
- Regular price: 3,850 yen

## Ken Matsudaira himself to appear as “Matsuken”! YouTube anime “Matsuken Anime” launches on Aug. 29

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000084186.html
- anchor: #n2201270
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カヤックアキバスタジオ、マツケンアニメ制作委員会

Facts:
- Launch date: August 29, 2026

## トーシンパートナーズホールディングス provides inheritance support and dementia support services

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000128179.html
- anchor: #n2201269
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トーシンパートナーズホールディングス、株式会社LENZ DX

Facts:
- More than 1,000 existing customers are eligible

## We will exhibit “炭削くん,” a CO₂ emissions calculation system, at the Decarbonized Management EXPO!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000141436.html
- anchor: #n2201268
- Companies mentioned: 肥後銀行、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- 会期 ： 2026年9月9日（水）～11日（金） 10:00～17:00
- 〒261-0023 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture
- Usage fee: from 2,200 yen per month (tax included)
- The above price of 2,200 yen (tax included) covers up to 5 users
- Thereafter, an additional 1,100 yen per month for every additional 5 users

## Now in its 3rd year, the initiative aims to create local employment and encourage young people in Kagoshima to work locally

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000093194.html
- anchor: #n2201267
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コマースファクトリー、学校法人赤塚学園、赤塚学園美容・デザイン専門学校、カイシャイン、BEASTAR株式会社、カイシャイン株式会社、鹿児島情報高校

Facts:
- This year marks its 3rd year
- Approximately 53 participants
- More than 3,500 cumulative members
- 125,000 registered users
- More than 40,000 copies sold
- More than 100 companies in total

## [Corporate survey] 17 fundraising deals by unlisted companies in the 3rd week of August—the total disclosed amount was approximately 9.04 billion yen

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000165558.html
- anchor: #n2201266
- Companies mentioned: Compalyze、Craif、Hinoki、MIT Investment Management Company

Facts:
- Total disclosed amount: approximately 9.04 billion yen
- Approximately 5.3 billion yen in total
- Total: approximately 3.1 billion yen
- Median for 5 deals: 282 million yen
- Third-party allotment financing going to companies: approximately 3.9 billion yen
- Loans going to companies that must be repaid: 500 million yen
- Proceeds from existing shareholders selling their holdings (secondary transactions): approximately 900 million yen
- 1 planned subscription of 4.99 million yen

## CLANE to hold its first overseas pop-up store in South Korea

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000060206.html
- anchor: #n2201265
- Companies mentioned: CLANE、KREAM DOSAN FLAGSHIP STORE、claneclub、KYOKA

Facts:
- Purchases of ₩300,000 or more
- Purchases of ₩500,000 or more

## [Free online seminar on 9/17] “You can’t protect what you can’t see.” Seminar on cybersecurity measures companies should take now

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000120788.html
- anchor: #n2201264
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Quad Miners Japan、株式会社亜細亜情報システム

Facts:
- A free online seminar will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, jointly with 株式会社亜細亜情報システム (headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo; hereinafter, 亜細亜情報システム).
- Thursday, September 17, 2026, 14:00–15:00

## Noboribetsu Grand Hotel to sell original “MOKU” towels by Imabari towel manufacturer コンテックス株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000101745.html
- anchor: #n2201263
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社登別グランドホテル、コンテックス株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 1,350 yen (tax included)
- Size: 33 cm × 100 cm
- More than 90 years of history
- Exports products to more than 40 countries

## [城西国際大学] to hold its 2026 JIU Autumn Japanese Language Education Research Association meeting on Sept. 5

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000157464.html
- anchor: #n2201262
- Companies mentioned: 城西国際大学、一橋大学

Facts:
- 2026 JIU Autumn Japanese Language Education Research Association meeting
- To be held at the Tokyo Kioicho Campus on Saturday, Sept. 5
- [Date and time] Saturday, Sept. 5, 13:30–16:30

## COTEN RADIO refreshes its thumbnails! Creators to help create the new visuals sought through an open competition

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000023920.html
- anchor: #n2201261
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社COTEN、COTEN RADIO

Facts:
- Applications are open from Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, through Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- Number of positions: 1
- Around 10–14 thumbnails for the first series in the revamp will be created between the latter half of September and the first half of November 2026

## Nihon Chohan’s first product turning a talent’s “favorites” into merchandise: “Dog’s Multigrain Rice,” a collaboration with former Nogizaka46 member Miria Watanabe

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000166086.html
- anchor: #n2201260
- Companies mentioned: 日本直販株式会社、ベストアメニティ株式会社、アニマル・ワン

Facts:
- Limited to the first 200 sets
- For 10 winners

## [Disaster Preparedness Day] Held again this year: a “simultaneous notification drill” using the apseedsポータル safety confirmation service. A campaign to support the introduction of the safety confirmation service will also run

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000017709.html
- anchor: #n2201259
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エーピーシーズ、マイナビグループ、apseedsポータル

Facts:
- Initial fees will be offered at half price
- Available to the first 10 companies to apply
- Friday, September 4, 2026
- Friday, Oct. 31, 2026

## 115 high school and university students and others test their records at the 1st Chiba JPF Dome Record Meet

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000166147.html
- anchor: #n2201258
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JPF、一般財団法人日本サイクルスポーツ振興会（JCSPA）、千葉県自転車競技連盟、日本学生自転車競技連盟

Facts:
- 115 people competed
- 138 people entered
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- 8 events were held across individual and team categories

## マルス駒ヶ岳蒸溜所 「シングルモルト駒ヶ岳」に新ラインアップが登場 200ml瓶 ９月中旬より新発売

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000121144.html
- anchor: #n2201257
- Companies mentioned: マルス駒ヶ岳蒸溜所、本坊酒造株式会社、マルス津貫蒸溜所、マルス屋久島エージングセラー

Facts:
- 200 ml bottle
- Suggested retail price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Alcohol content: 45%
- Volume: 700 ml (in a special carton)
- Suggested retail price: 7,920 yen (tax included)

## 温泉むすめが創刊60周年の月刊『旅行読売』2026年10月号に登場

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000087497.html
- anchor: #n2201256
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALiNKインターネット、株式会社エンバウンド、月刊『旅行読売』、温泉むすめプロジェクト

Facts:
- 60th anniversary
- More than 130 characters
- More than 30 hot spring destinations
- Special price: 1,100 yen

## totonoü, among Japan’s top home sauna providers by installations, launches an OB/OG consultation program for prospective sauna buyers

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000067595.html
- anchor: #n2201255
- Companies mentioned: totonoü、totonou Japan株式会社

Facts:
- As of August 2026, cumulative domestic sauna sales have exceeded 1,100 units
- 相談費用は1回につき5000円

## 「少年STOKE第一回漫画賞」が、応募締切まであと2週間（9月7日必着）

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000084922.html
- anchor: #n2201254
- Companies mentioned: SORAJIMA、少年STOKE、少年STOKE編集部、ズシ先生

Facts:
- Application deadline: Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
- Grand Prize (1 winner): serial publication support worth a total of 3 million yen
- We have received more than 300 entries.
- “I’m worried my artistic style won’t be accepted” (16.7%)
- “I’m not confident about how to draw vertical-scroll comics” (15.5%)

## Survey on experiences of “changing jobs and seeing annual income rise/fall” and the deciding factors behind changing jobs

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000111955.html
- anchor: #n2201253
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AZWAY、イエベース

Facts:
- 300 people in their 20s to 50s who have changed jobs
- 36.3% said their annual income had “increased”
- Among those whose annual income increased, 36.7% cited “improvements in salary and benefits”
- Among those whose annual income decreased, 43.2% cited “working hours and work-life balance”

## ライカジオシステムズ、国内主要現場測量アプリ『快測ナビ』との連携を実現

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000006745.html
- anchor: #n2201252
- Companies mentioned: ライカジオシステムズ株式会社、Hexagonグループ、株式会社建設システム、KENTEM、ライカジオシステムズ、Leica Geosystems

Facts:
- Approximately 24,800 employees

## THE FINAL SUMMER SALE: limited-time 25% off at glampark locations across 15 facilities nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000096742.html
- anchor: #n2201251
- Companies mentioned: サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、glampark

Facts:
- Limited-time 25% off
- 14 prefectures
- Through Sept. 18, 2026

## Thank you and report on donations for the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” relief fund

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000135515.html
- anchor: #n2201250
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社有隣堂、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- Total donations: 1,116,955 yen
- 2026年8月1日（土）から16日（日）
- Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

## “Quality of life improved” for 73.8%: asking people who work remotely while living in regional areas and suburbs how things have changed compared with central Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000069473.html
- anchor: #n2201249
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LASSIC、テレワーク・リモートワーク総合研究所（テレリモ総研）

Facts:
- Quality of life improved
- People who work remotely while living in regional areas and suburbs
- Improve the internet connection at home

## NFT technology provided for the “Iwami Digital Stamp Rally” in the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000092249.html
- anchor: #n2201248
- Companies mentioned: SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、日本郵便株式会社、公益社団法人島根県観光連盟

Facts:
- Approximately 1,200 people took part
- 25 people completed all 15 locations
- Approximately 50 locations
- 9 municipalities in the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture

## Set against the magnificent natural landscape of Lake Akan, Ainu culture resonates with contemporary art. Artists and curators for “Akan Ainu Art Week 2026” announced.

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000004703.html
- anchor: #n2201247
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロフトワーク、ガスアズインターフェイス株式会社、阿寒アイヌ工芸協同組合、GAS AS INTERFACE 株式会社

Facts:
- As the event enters its 3rd year in 2026
- Begins Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
- Thursday, Oct. 8–Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, 17:00–18:30

## [153rd edition] “Yamazaki 18 Year” returns. The latest whisky lottery goes on sale Aug. 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000145472.html
- anchor: #n2201246
- Companies mentioned: タチバナE酒販、株式会社アップライジング、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、宮崎どげんかせんとい館

Facts:
- Cumulative sales in the series have exceeded 70,000 tickets
- Limited to 466 entries.
- 3,980 yen (+990 yen shipping).
- On sale from Aug. 24, 2026

## Special “Let’s gather in yellow! something Piyorin!” campaign at ぴよりんshopアトリエ店 to coincide with JR東海’s “Sawayaka Walking”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000124425.html
- anchor: #n2201245
- Companies mentioned: ジェイアール東海フードサービス株式会社、JR東海、ぴよりんshopアトリエ店

Facts:
- Approximately 5.5 km
- 5% OFF
- 15 years

## Children’s brand メゾン ペカ to take part in an experiential event

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000038171.html
- anchor: #n2201244
- Companies mentioned: タビオ株式会社、メゾン ペカ、maison peca、Tabio

Facts:
- 224 specialty stores across Japan, including “Kutsushitaya,” “Tabio” and “Tabio MEN”
- Custom embroidery: 220 yen
- Embroidery bookings: approximately 50 pairs per day
- 所要時間：1足 約5分

## Launches an account debit service that can be completed anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000099719.html
- anchor: #n2201243
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉りそな銀行、みずほ銀行、三井住友銀行、武蔵野銀行、埼玉縣信用金庫、いるま野農業協同組合、ゆうちょ銀行

Facts:
- 受付 begins Thursday, Oct. 1, Reiwa 8

## Animated video raising awareness of young carers completed

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000099719.html
- anchor: #n2201242
- Companies mentioned: ふじみ野市、ふじみ野市役所、尚美学園大学、芸術情報学部情報表現学科

Facts:
- Story edition (approximately 4 minutes)
- An explanatory segment featuring the mascot character (about 3 minutes)
- Planned for mid-September for the public
- Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 27, from 2 p.m.
- Students from 尚美学園大学 (6 volunteers from 芸術情報学部情報表現学科)
- Children and Family Center (Tel. 049-262-9034)

## Full-scale launch of the 24-hour “Online Pediatric Consultation” service

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000099719.html
- anchor: #n2201241
- Companies mentioned: ふじみ野市役所

Facts:
- Number of registrants during the June-July trial period: 316

## Disaster-prevention radios available for loan

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000099719.html
- anchor: #n2201240
- Companies mentioned: ふじみ野市役所

Facts:
- Disaster-prevention radio (standard model): 3,000 yen
- Disaster-prevention radio (with text display): 1,500 yen

## Stella Space Expo

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000099719.html
- anchor: #n2201239
- Companies mentioned: JAXA、国立天文台、日清紡マイクロデバイス㈱、日本無線硝子㈱、コニカミノルタ

Facts:
- Dates: Sept. 15 (Tuesday)–Sept. 27 (Sunday), Reiwa 8
- Hours: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

## The “8th Become a Stargazer: ‘Star Sommelier®’ Certification Course” will be held Oct. 10 (Saturday)–12 (Monday). Applications open Aug. 24 (Monday).

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000134758.html
- anchor: #n2201238
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビクセン、特定非営利活動法人星のソムリエ機構、NPO法人「小さな天文学者の会」、株式会社アストロアーツ、国立天文台天文情報センター、星空の学校

Facts:
- Course fee (including lodging), per person: 54,460 yen (tax included)–59,960 yen (tax included)
- Course fee: 33,800 yen (tax included)
- Lodging: 20,660 yen (tax included)–26,160 yen (tax included)
- “Become a Stargazer! (Gijutsu-Hyoron Co., Ltd.; 1,738 yen including tax)”
- “Stargazing Guidebook (published by Vixen; suggested price: 1,048 yen including tax)”
- “Star Chart (made by Vixen; suggested price: 440 yen including tax)”

## Sinanen expands into new service areas focused on water and home security, launching “シナネンウォーター” and the “シナネンあんしんプラス” series

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000053091.html
- anchor: #n2201237
- Companies mentioned: シナネンホールディングス株式会社、シナネン株式会社、ミライフ西日本株式会社、ミライフ株式会社、ミライフ東日本株式会社、ミライフ北海道株式会社

Facts:
- Service launch date: July 21, 2026
- Service launch date: July 26, 2026
- 料金: 2-bottle set of 12L bottles (24L), from 4,190 yen per month (tax included)
- シナネン住まいの設備あんしんプラス 月額330円（税込）
- シナネン住まい丸ごとあんしんプラス 月額2,750円（税込）
- The company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.

## 【VOSTOK EUROPE】The legendary “Iron Wolf” emerges from the darkness. “GELEŽINIS VILKAS 2026,” commemorating the 703rd anniversary of Vilnius’s founding, limited to 703 pieces worldwide

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000034826.html
- anchor: #n2201236
- Companies mentioned: VOSTOK EUROPE、TMI

Facts:
- Limited to 703 pieces worldwide
- Case size: 46mm × 17.1mm
- Lug-to-lug: 54.7mm
- Power reserve: more than 41 hours
- Water resistance: 200m / 20 ATM
- Suggested retail price: 148,500 yen (tax included)

## Up to 90% off! “SHEIN Fall Appreciation Festival” sale launches Aug. 24, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000084888.html
- anchor: #n2201235
- Companies mentioned: SHEIN、SHEIN Group

Facts:
- Up to 90% off
- BIG coupons worth up to 10,000 yen off
- ¥2,978
- ¥1,122
- ¥982
- ¥3,278
- ¥663

## 東海理化のアルコール・インターロック装置がA-HAM・MSAによる「共同認証制度」の認証機器に採用

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000088570.html
- anchor: #n2201234
- Companies mentioned: 東海理化、一般社団法人計測健康啓発協会、一般社団法人モビリティサービス協会、全日本トラック協会

Facts:
- There were 2,283 traffic accidents caused by drunk driving during 令和7年
- There were 125 fatal accidents
- The fatal accident rate for drunk driving is approximately 6.9 times that for driving without alcohol

## Nisshin OilliO’s new mini-game, “Delicious Magic with Oil,” launches on the children’s social-experience app ごっこランド!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000076174.html
- anchor: #n2201233
- Companies mentioned: 日清オイリオグループ株式会社、株式会社キッズスター、ごっこランド

Facts:
- Downloads: 9 million
- 16 stages in total

## ＜イベントレポート＞ お笑い好きに翼をさずける。レッドブルの漫才ライブ「Red Bull サンパチ」過去最大＆最終回！大阪城音楽堂で1,800人が大爆笑

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000049143.html
- anchor: #n2201232
- Companies mentioned: レッドブル・ジャパン株式会社、レッドブル、金属バット、黒帯、鬼としみちゃむ、華山、もも、翠星チークダンス、愛凛冴、ぎょうぶ、三遊間、空前メテオ、彼岸花、銀鬼

Facts:
- Launched 4 years ago (in 2023)
- More than 10,000 entries
- 1,800 people invited by lottery

## “What happens when you slice a car clean in half…?” The interactive picture book that nurtures children’s intellectual curiosity, “Flip Through and Explore! An Illustrated Guide to Cross-Sections,” goes on sale Aug. 7

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000069413.html
- anchor: #n2201231
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高橋書店

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- 30 pages

## MUSCAT GROUP signs a match sponsorship agreement with モンテディオ山形 for the 2nd consecutive year, supporting the home match against テゲバジャーロ宮崎 on Oct. 25, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000019306.html
- anchor: #n2201230
- Companies mentioned: MUSCAT GROUP、モンテディオ山形、テゲバジャーロ宮崎、NDソフト

Facts:
- The 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J2 League Round 13 match between モンテディオ山形 and テゲバジャーロ宮崎, to be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
- 2026年10月25日（日）14:00キックオフ

## Aflac selects 170 new scholarship recipients for fiscal 2026 under its scholarship program for childhood cancer survivors and children orphaned by cancer, bringing total support to 3,987

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000035597.html
- anchor: #n2201229
- Companies mentioned: アフラック生命保険株式会社、Yahoo!

Aflac announced that it will provide scholarships to 170 high school students who are childhood cancer survivors or children orphaned by cancer in fiscal 2026. The cumulative number of recipients has reached 3,987, underscoring the continuity of its social contribution efforts.

Facts:
- 3,987 people in total
- 2.3 billion yen
- 65 applicants
- 30 new scholarship recipients
- 238 applicants
- 140 new scholarship recipients

## 【Definitive Edition】Expand your creativity and business potential with AI: Forbes JAPAN special issue “HUMAN-CENTERED AI: Can Imagination Be Created?” on sale Aug. 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000017289.html
- anchor: #n2201228
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学、アンソロピック、日本マイクロソフト、ドイツの天才哲学者マルクス・ガブリエル、円城塔、AITuber「しずく」、松任谷正隆、米ロサンゼルス、英ロンドン、Studio Tim Fu、東京のSakana AI、麻布台ヒルズ浮世絵プロジェクト、博報堂ＤYホールディングス、グーグル日本法人、SaaS企業、アドビ、NEC、GMOインターネットグループ、竹中工務店、大塚商会、独ボン大学、コルク、AnotherBall、AIロボット協会、東京大学大学院、Forbes JAPAN、リンクタイズ株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 96 pages

## Unexpected combinations make for delicious meals! “The Seven-Color, No-Fuss Three-Dish Meal Planner” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000041268.html
- anchor: #n2201227
- Companies mentioned: Nadia株式会社、宝島社、株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、株式会社宝島社

Facts:
- List price: 1,595 yen (tax included)
- Nadia is a food media outlet featuring delicious recipes from professional cooks. It currently has 20 million users per month.
- Nadia recipes are posted by more than 1,100 cooks, food researchers and food influencers (Instagrammers), known collectively as “Nadia Artists.” They have passed Nadia’s own screening process and are active in television, publishing, Instagram and other fields.
- As of August 2026, Nadia Artists have a combined total of approximately 83 million followers

## Bring the beauty of world-famous paintings into your home with luxurious jacquard cushion covers.

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000075529.html
- anchor: #n2201226
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー

Facts:
- 1,980 yen (tax included)
- (Approx.) 46.0cm high × 46.0cm wide × 1.0cm thick
- For covers measuring (approx.) 45.0 × 45.0cm (without gusset)

## Three “Respect for the Aged Day Limited Gift Sets,” with options to suit the recipient and occasion, go on sale at ピップ ウエルネス通販 starting Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000508.000034803.html
- anchor: #n2201225
- Companies mentioned: ピップ株式会社、ピップ ウエルネス通販

Facts:
- 3 “Respect for the Aged Day Limited Gift Sets”
- Price: 4,280 yen (tax included)
- Price: 740 yen (tax included)
- Price: 22,800 yen (tax included)
- Win a “1,000-yen discount voucher for your next purchase” in a drawing for 20 people!
- “ピップ ウエルネス通販 1,000-yen discount voucher” for your next purchase

## - Make your campaign even more engaging with WebAR. - Arara to host an archive streaming of its “WebAR Applications Seminar for Easier Proposals,” held for advertising agencies, on 9/15

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000522.000004318.html
- anchor: #n2201224
- Companies mentioned: ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、アララ株式会社

アララ株式会社 will stream an archived version of its WebAR seminar for advertising agencies on Sept. 15, 2026. The seminar will introduce low-cost ways to use WebAR without an app and support agencies in strengthening their proposal capabilities.

Facts:
- A seminar held for agencies in August 2026
- September 15, 2026
- September 15, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:00–13:40

## Publication of the Reiwa 8 edition of “Executive Compensation and Executive Retirement Benefits (Y-BAST),” featuring executive compensation data from more than 100,000 companies

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000522.000018852.html
- anchor: #n2201223
- Companies mentioned: TKC全国会、株式会社ＴＫＣ

Facts:
- 100,940 companies nationwide
- Executive compensation data for 189,282 officers
- 16,981 companies
- Executive retirement benefit data for 23,042 officers
- 11,600 tax accountants and certified public accountants nationwide
- Data collected from approximately 100,000 corporations
- Approximately 190,000 officers
- Average monthly compensation increased by ¥23,000
- 102.4% year over year

## New “kawanii” items added to the “ギャルネコ” pop-up lineup! A takeover of Tokyo Station First Avenue with original decorations is also confirmed

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000570.000024007.html
- anchor: #n2201222
- Companies mentioned: CHOCOLATE Inc.、株式会社チョコレイト、ギャルネコ、LivePocket

Facts:
- Jangling charm ¥3,080
- Anaboko mirror ¥1,980
- Plush scrunchie ¥2,200
- Plate ¥1,980
- Mug ¥2,750
- Plush cup sleeve ¥2,200
- Sticker pack ¥990
- Sweatshirt ¥4,950
- Soft and chewy marshmallows ¥1,620
- Nonwoven bag with a roomy gusset ¥880
- For every purchase of “ギャルネコ” merchandise worth ¥2,000 (tax included) or more, a “random point-card-style card” (all 5 designs)
- Customers who spend ¥5,000 (tax included) or more will receive a “Tuna sardine can” as a promotional gift

## Seasonal sweets and bread showcase the rich flavors of autumn! New autumn menu items include the “Kyoho and Shine Muscat Parfait” and “Kugelhopf Marron” [ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和 pastry shop ラ・モーラ]

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000589.000003280.html
- anchor: #n2201221
- Companies mentioned: ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社、ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和、ラ・モーラ

Facts:
- ￥2,200
- Drink set ¥2,600
- ¥1,026
- ￥918
- ￥980
- ￥702
- 1 piece ¥1,210
- Half ¥605

## Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate agree to collaborate on building a next-generation smart city in the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho area

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000890.000118641.html
- anchor: #n2201220
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、三菱地所株式会社、丸の内ダイレクトアクセス株式会社

Facts:
- 26 GHz band
- 28 GHz band
- 800 MHz bandwidth
- 3.5 GHz band
- 3.7 GHz band
- 4.5 GHz band
- 280 MHz bandwidth

## A variety that grows without repotting, with leaves and stems both usable in cooking: S&B potted herb “Topping Basil” launches August 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000915.000003092.html
- anchor: #n2201219
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社、S&B

Facts:
- Official shipping date: August 24, 2026
- Size 5 rigid pot (approx. 14.5 cm in diameter × approx. 13.5 cm deep)
- This compact, easy-to-grow basil variety reaches approximately 20–30 cm in height.
- Cut off about 5 cm from the top, including the stems, and use it directly in Genovese sauce

## Morinaga Milk Industry and 郡山ハッピーチャイルドプロジェクト join forces to host “Join in with your family! Learn about food and enjoy dairy products” at Nippon Cooking Technology College on Sunday, August 23, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001503.000021580.html
- anchor: #n2201218
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業株式会社、郡山ハッピーチャイルドプロジェクト、社会医療法人あさかホスピタル給食センター、郡山市保健所

Facts:
- Sunday, August 23, 2026

## This podcast is social media

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002272.000009214.html
- anchor: #n2201217
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社朝日新聞社、朝日新聞ポッドキャスト、Spotify、Apple Podcast、Amazon Music、欧州連合

Facts:
- More than 10,000 comments have been submitted through the program’s form
- Australia began restricting social media use by young people in December 2025

## Finale comments arrive from the studio MCs! Minami Minegishi: “Among all the past seasons, this one made me feel more than any other that love is wonderful.” Fuku Suzuki: “The No. 1 most moving finale in Shuffle Island history”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003844.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2201216
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、WANIMA、ニューヨーク、豊川悦司、本田望結

Facts:
- Shuffle Island Season 7
- Aug. 25, 2026
- 9 p.m.

## The midseason rankings for new summer anime on ABEMA in 2026 are here! “The Villager of Level 999” tops views, while “Mushoku Tensei III” ranks No. 1 in comments; isekai fantasy titles dominate the top spots

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003847.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2201215
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、KADOKAWA、MFブックス、SQUARE ENIX、講談社、集英社

Facts:
- No. 1: “The Villager of Level 999”
- No. 1: “Mushoku Tensei III: If I Get to Another World, I’ll Get Serious”
- About 1 month, from the week of June 29 through the week of July 27

## A seminar titled “New Defense Businesses Created by AI and Automation” featuring Daisuke Tateno, Partner, and Kodai Nagayama, Principal, at アーサー・ディ・リトル・ジャパン株式会社, will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026!!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004661.000032407.html
- anchor: #n2201214
- Companies mentioned: アーサー・ディ・リトル・ジャパン株式会社、Palantir、Anduril、新社会システム総合研究所

Facts:
- 10 a.m.
- 12:00
- about 500 times a year
- More than 28 years

## The winners of the 128th Television Drama Academy Awards are announced: “A Vote for the Galaxy” wins Best Picture, taking home 6 awards including the top prize in a dominant showing

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019996.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2201213
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、カンテレ、フジテレビ、テレビ朝日、月刊ザテレビジョン、WEBザテレビジョン

Facts:
- The 128th Television Drama Academy Awards
- Won 6 awards
- Spring 2026 season
- “月刊ザテレビジョン” October 2026 issue
- On sale August 24

## The bilingual edition of “ISO/DIS 45001:2026” is now available! Quickly catch up on the latest developments in occupational health and safety management systems. A comprehensive framework to protect workers’ safety and health and prevent workplace accidents!

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:59:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000589.000004052.html
- anchor: #n2201122
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本規格協会、ISO/TC 283、JSA

Facts:
- Original publication date: 2026-04-21

## デジノベーション株式会社 launches “Diginno Mentoring (Dijino Mentoring),” a 1-on-1 service supporting business professionals and entrepreneurs in their endeavors

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:58:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000173649.html
- anchor: #n2201123
- Companies mentioned: デジノベーション株式会社、Asterminds株式会社、明治大学、株式会社Mizkan Holdings、株式会社Mizkan、株式会社大広、Insight Tech

Facts:
- Fee: ¥100,000 (before tax) / session
- Fee: ¥150,000 (before tax) / month
- Fee: ¥400,000 (before tax) / month
- From ¥50,000 per month

## Tamba-Sasayama, a town filled with craft workshops, launches a crowdfunding campaign to build a craft community connecting makers and users

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:56:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000127657.html
- anchor: #n2201124
- Companies mentioned: 丹波篠山市、クラフトヴィレッジ、丹波篠山 クラフトヴィレッジ、丹波焼

Facts:
- More than 100 workshops are clustered in the area
- 丹波焼, a traditional craft with a history spanning more than 850 years
- More than 1,000 people attended

## Partnering with 長榮航空! Earn miles while getting online overseas: overseas eSIM app trifa 特旅發 launches mileage partnership

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:52:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000085027.html
- anchor: #n2201125
- Companies mentioned: trifa 特旅發、長榮航空、Skytrax、立榮航空、星空聯盟、trifa Inc.

Facts:
- 每消費新臺幣20元（NT$20）累積1哩
- Redeem 2 “trifa points” for 5 miles
- Redemptions start at 20 points
- Limit of 1,000 points
- Monthly limit of 4,000 points
- Taiwan recorded approximately 18.94 million outbound trips in 2025
- Approximately 6.73 million of those trips were to Japan

## Representative Toshimitsu Miyaji will appear as a Codex instructor at 全国経友会, Japan’s largest nationwide business association, which brings together approximately 17,000 small and medium-sized business owners

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:51:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000060548.html
- anchor: #n2201126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AI Orchestra、全国経友会、株式会社旺文社、株式会社明治、経済産業省、NHK

Facts:
- 413 industries and approximately 17,000 companies
- Course fee: ¥10,000 (tax included)
- May 1, 2020
- Capital and other amounts: ¥10 million

## Acquisition of naming rights for 「キャナルシティ劇場」

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:50:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000137972.html
- anchor: #n2201127
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラフティア、キャナルシティ劇場、クラフティア劇場

Facts:
- Number of seats: 1,132

## Suspension of service on the Minoo Line and closure of Minoo Station due to unexploded ordnance disposal

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000005181.html
- anchor: #n2201128
- Companies mentioned: 阪急電鉄株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス、北大阪急行、大阪モノレール、Osaka Metro、京阪電気鉄道

Facts:
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- From around 9:50 until restrictions related to the security zone are lifted

## Group used legitimate companies as a front to sell points cards and launder more than 2.1 billion; 15 people indicted

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:47:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608240208.aspx
- anchor: #n2206097
- Companies mentioned: 豐信公司、即時雲端公司、MyCard、RG富遊、3A、AU8

Facts:
- More than 2.1 billion laundered
- Hong and 15 others indicted
- More than NT$54.68 million in illicit proceeds from money laundering seized
- 豐信公司 received more than NT$980 million in funds transferred by gamblers and in underground remittances through 3 third-party payment providers
- 即時雲端公司 indirectly received more than NT$1.06 billion in related funds
- Total amount laundered exceeded NT$2.15 billion

## Typhoon Saola affects flights to and from Okinawa on the 25th

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:36:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240207.aspx
- anchor: #n2206087
- Companies mentioned: 台灣虎航、中華航空、華航、星宇航空、長榮航空

Facts:
- 24.5 degrees north latitude
- 134.8 degrees east longitude
- 24 kilometers per hour

## Ropeg, a new ET treatment drug, approved in Japan; 藥華藥 targets global markets

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:33:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240206.aspx
- anchor: #n2206081
- Companies mentioned: 藥華藥

Facts:
- Approved for polycythemia vera (PV) in about 50 countries worldwide
- Shares rose against the trend by NT$75, or 5.36%
- Closed at NT$1,475

## 陽明交大's SST3 and FARCX-1 research rockets blast off, both setting records

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:31:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608240205.aspx
- anchor: #n2206082
- Companies mentioned: 陽明交大、前瞻火箭研究中心、國家太空中心、TASA、國立陽明交通大學太空系統工程研究所、ARRC、ASARe Labs、國立成功大學機械工程學系、Formosan Fox、中央大學ATLab團隊

Facts:
- SST3 is 3.5 meters long
- Flight altitude: 8.3 kilometers
- FARCX-1 is 4.1 meters long
- Flight altitude: 532 meters
- The SST3 mission team has 33 members
- Reached a maximum altitude of 8.3 kilometers 40 seconds after launch
- Initial test validated propulsion for only 3 seconds
- Completed 19 scientific sounding rocket launch missions

## 房仲：購屋坪數10年全面縮水 台南減幅最大、新竹不到1成

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:30:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240204.aspx
- anchor: #n2206083
- Companies mentioned: 永慶房產集團、聯徵中心、實價登錄

Facts:
- The average home price in Tainan City rose from NT$106,000 per ping in 2016 to NT$231,000 in 2025, an increase of 117.9%
- Transaction floor area among people aged 31 to 40 fell by 16.5%
- Down 20% among people aged 41 to 50
- Home prices in Taipei City rose 47.5% over 10 years
- Average home prices in Taichung and Kaohsiung rose by 81.7%, respectively

## Economic ministry promotes biomedical industry upgrades, with 4 key strategies to strengthen links with semiconductors

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:29:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240203.aspx
- anchor: #n2206084
- Companies mentioned: 生奕科技、仁寶、宏智、蔚豐科技、福寶科技、鈦隼生技、雲象科技

Facts:
- 縮短9成檢驗準備時間

## Saola's storm radius is forecast to cover northern Taiwan and Matsu; landfall considered unlikely

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:28:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240202.aspx
- anchor: #n2206085
- Companies mentioned: 交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Hualien and Taitung recorded the highest totals, at 367 millimeters each
- About 270 millimeters in Pingtung
- Accumulated rainfall exceeded 200 millimeters in Yunlin, Tainan and Kaohsiung

## Debris-flow alerts rise to 388; 6 counties and cities, including Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Hualien and Taitung, urged to be on high alert

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240201.aspx
- anchor: #n2206086
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、農村發展及水土保持署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- 258 potential debris-flow streams placed under red alert
- 130 potential debris-flow streams placed under yellow alert
- 8 large-scale landslide-prone areas each placed under red and yellow alerts
- The 258 debris-flow red-alert locations are distributed across... 36 townships and 110 villages
- The 130 yellow-alert locations are distributed across... 24 townships and 50 villages

## Typhoon Saola approaches; 民進黨 announces postponement of mobile central standing committee meeting in Nantou

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:26:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240200.aspx
- anchor: #n2206041
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- The mobile central standing committee meeting was originally scheduled to be held in Nantou on the 26th
- Closest approach to Taiwan on the 27th and 28th

## Flooding in Wengfeng Village in Jiadong Township and Gangdong Village in Kanding Township, Pingtung; water briefly reached waist height

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:22:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240199.aspx
- anchor: #n2205981
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨

Facts:
- Floodwaters in the village reached a maximum depth of about 1.2 meters
- About 50 centimeters at the shallowest point
- Water has receded somewhat, with the deepest areas now about 1 meter deep

## 小米 unveils self-developed Xuanjie O3 chip; Reuters: to use TSMC's 3-nanometer process

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:20:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240198.aspx
- anchor: #n2205982
- Companies mentioned: 小米、台积电、蘋果、三星電子、華為、高通、聯發科

Facts:
- Target shipments range from 200,000 to 300,000 units
- Cumulative shipments exceed 1 million
- About 150,000 units sold

## Chiang Chi-chen leads delegation to Japan, meets Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and hopes to deepen cooperation

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:18:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608240197.aspx
- anchor: #n2205980
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日本台灣友好議員聯盟、亞洲太平洋國會議員聯合會

Facts:
- The former Japan-ROC Diet Members' Consultative Council was established more than 50 years ago
- The current Legislative Yuan has received nearly 20 delegations of Japanese Diet members to date
- Meeting concluded after 90 minutes

## Road collapses after rain in Liujia, Tainan; car accidentally enters area and nearly slides down slope

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:13:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608240196.aspx
- anchor: #n2205976
- Companies mentioned: 台南市、六甲區、中央社

Facts:
- 約上午11時獲報1處山區道路出現約一半路面崩塌
- Trapped people and vehicle were safely rescued at about 1 p.m.

## Graduation job-seeking season pushes July unemployment rate to 3.39%, up for 2 consecutive months

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:11:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240195.aspx
- anchor: #n2205977
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處、中央社

Facts:
- July unemployment rate stood at 3.39%
- Up 0.05 percentage points from the previous month
- Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.33%
- There were 409,000 unemployed people in July
- An increase of 7,000 from the previous month
- First-time job seekers who were unemployed rose by another 4,000
- Unemployment among people whose seasonal or temporary jobs ended also increased by 3,000

## Long-distance pineapple storage and transport preservation technology to be transferred; U.S. market seen as promising

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:09:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240194.aspx
- anchor: #n2205978
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、台大、台大園藝暨景觀系、農糧署

Facts:
- Taiwan's pineapple exports totaled 16,880 metric tons
- Production value was about NT$750 million
- Exports to Japan alone totaled 16,014 metric tons
- Accounted for 94%
- Taiwan exported 35 metric tons of pineapples to Canada last year
- 17 metric tons to Australia
- 11 metric tons to New Zealand
- Maintained at 13°C ±2°C
- Taiwan's pineapple-growing area has remained between 10,700 and 11,746 hectares over the past 10 years
- Annual harvest ranges from 340,000 to 550,000 metric tons
- Tainung No. 17 accounts for 85%
- Taiwan's pineapple exports

## Heavy rain warning for Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Hualien and Taitung; torrential rain in the Hengchun Peninsula and Chiayi County

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:08:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240193.aspx
- anchor: #n2205979
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Under the influence of Tropical Depression No. 24 and southwesterly winds, the 中央氣象署 issued an extremely heavy rain advisory for southern Taiwan and the Hualien and Taitung areas. The public was urged to watch for lightning, strong gusts, landslides in mountainous areas and flooding.

Facts:
- Tropical Depression No. 24

## New Taiwan dollar falls 0.6 fen to close at NT$31.854

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:07:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608240192.aspx
- anchor: #n2205939

Facts:
- Closed at NT$31.854
- Fell 0.6 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$1.517 billion
- Opened at NT$31.82
- High: NT$31.779
- Low: NT$31.92

## ASEAN News Brief, August 24, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:05:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608243004.aspx
- anchor: #n2205938
- Companies mentioned: 雀巢越南公司、新加坡證券交易所、菲律賓中央銀行、馬來西亞統計局、柬中時報、雅加達環球報

Facts:
- Initial daily production capacity expected to exceed 350,000 cans
- Products will be exported to 11 international markets
- Average daily trading value among retail investors rose 52% year on year
- Benchmark interest rate held at 6.25%
- July consumer price index (CPI) fell to 3.1%
- Malaysia's Leading Index (LI) for June 2026 rose 1.3% year on year
- Cambodia successfully issued more than US$512 million in government bonds in the first half of this year
- Nearly reaching the annual borrowing ceiling of US$528.5 million
- US dollar-denominated government bonds totaled US$434.7 million
- 15-year US dollar-denominated bonds

## Kaohsiung records 913 mm of rain in 3 days, breaking historical record, says Chen Chi-mai

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:52:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240191.aspx
- anchor: #n2205807
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 913 mm of accumulated rainfall in 3 days
- 567 mm of accumulated rainfall in 24 hours
- A total of 2,649 people have been evacuated preventively across the city
- The city’s 26 detention ponds have stored about 5 million metric tons of water
- A total of 352 units have been deployed for flood prevention
- Pumping capacity has increased from 1.8 CMS
- to 2.7 CMS

## Fans go wild for the Matchmaker God as Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple creates fan support kits across genres

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:45:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608240190.aspx
- anchor: #n2201643
- Companies mentioned: nininono、UROK

Facts:
- The capsule toy machine dispensed nearly 8,000 capsules over the weekend
- The wish wall has accumulated nearly 2,000 cards

## Days of heavy rain replenish 曾文水庫; releases water for regulation at 6 p.m. as rainfall eases

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:43:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608240189.aspx
- anchor: #n2201644
- Companies mentioned: 曾文水庫、烏山頭水庫、南化水庫、經濟部、水利署、台南市府、台南市長黃偉哲、賴建信

Facts:
- Adding about 100 million metric tons of water storage
- Adding more than 10 million metric tons
- 17 mobile water pumps
- 511 mobile water pumps
- Cumulative water pumped out totals about 54.55 million metric tons
- Regional drainage management funding totals NT$1.775 billion