Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, All Prefectures, National, Monthly — Population aged 15 and over by employment status, marital status and age group (Jan. 2000 onward)
TUF Agents Fashion Show + After Party to be held at a studio adjacent to Tokyo Tower on Sep. 4, 2026. 3 artists will also participate
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Event date: Friday, Sep. 4, 2026
Exhibitors: 10 designers and 3 artists
Tickets: Online advance tickets, 2,500 yen / At the door, 3,000 yen
A tie-dyeing technique with a 400-year history
Bought a $40 sewing machine on Facebook Marketplace
Builds the brand's foundation around the world of a 1997 video game
Companies mentioned：STARDISK STUDIOS、Tokyo United Fashion、HARUKA AYA、MiKMoK / MiKMoK Lab.、MANAMI YOSHIDA、CARASTO、Materia、viccore、hypnotique sense、Gennifer Nicole、PRISM&Co.、YUUGA、Nao Miyagusu、Lindelwe Dlamini、James Patrick Ryan Herbert
松下洸平 stars in a new TV commercial for “きゅうりのキューちゃん,” showcasing the blissful expression brought on by its distinctive texture and flavor. The commercial will begin airing nationwide on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
笑福亭鶴瓶 appointed as the new public relations character for earthquake insurance in fiscal 2026! New TV commercial “そうだったんだ！地震保険” to begin airing on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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FY2026
Begins airing on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
60th anniversary of the establishment of the earthquake insurance system
INI’s 木村柾哉, celebrating 5 years since his debut, and SISI, marking 5 years since the brand's launch, join forces for a special collaboration! He has been appointed ambassador for the serum cleanser “SISI アイムユアヒーロー.” New commercial “お疲れさま” to be released on Aug. 27
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A campaign will run from Wednesday, Sep. 16, at SISI retailers nationwide, offering original merchandise featuring 木村柾哉 to customers who purchase the serum cleanser “アイムユアヒーロー”
Product: アイムユアヒーロー, 4 types in total (wipe-off cleanser and face wash) Price: 230mL, 3,980 yen each (tax included)
Product: アイムユアヒーロー ライト (wipe-off cleanser and face wash) Price: 180mL, 1,980 yen (tax included)
Product: アイムユアヒーロー ライト (wipe-off cleanser and face wash) Price:
Experience QUEEN live in theaters with an overwhelming sense of immersion! The theatrical trailer is ready for “クイーン：ブダペスト,” opening in 4K remastered, IMAX and Dolby Atmos at TOHOシネマズ 日比谷 and other theaters from Wednesday, Oct. 7
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Admission: 3,000 yen, flat rate
Companies mentioned：QUEEN、TOHOシネマズ、Park Road Post Productions、Sony Music、カルチャヴィル合同会社、マフィルム・ダイアログ・スタジオ、ジム・ビーチ、ラースロー・ヘゲドゥース、マルチメディア・オーガニゼーション／ヨーロッパ／リミテッド、ロブ・ストリンガー、トム・マッケイ、リチャード・ストーリー、チャーリー・スタンフォード、ジョシュ・チューズ、ヤーノシュ・ジョムボリャイ、ジョン・ディーコン、ブライアン・メイ、フレディ・マーキュリー、ロジャー・テイラー
AI-powered automated phone reception service “Callnote” launches conversational bot and MCP server
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Astructa has added a conversational bot and MCP server to its AI-powered automated phone reception service “Callnote.” Incoming call data can now be managed using natural language, with improved operational efficiency expected.
US accuses Chinese hackers of breaking into agencies including 司法部 and NASA; related domains seized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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QTFY's computer infrastructure has been used since at least 2018 to infiltrate critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks in the United States and worldwide.
No damage reported after 5.1 earthquake in Colombia, but memories of 7.4 quake linger
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Colombia, but there has been no damage so far. Memories of the major M7.4 earthquake two weeks ago have resurfaced, heightening residents’ anxiety. The quake is prompting renewed recognition of the importance of disaster response and information provision.
Meta to pay $18 billion to settle teen addiction lawsuit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Meta has agreed to an approximately $18 billion settlement in a youth addiction lawsuit. Over the next 10 years, it will introduce measures to protect young people, including limits on usage time and a ban on nighttime use.
62nd meeting of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Committee, Disease Control Subcommittee, Health Science Council
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
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[Document 1] Current Status of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation [PDF format: 22.3MB]
[Document 2] Current Status and Challenges of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation Support Organizations and Cord Blood Providers [PDF format: 7.9MB]
[Document 3] Activities in the Past 2 Years (Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2025) (公益社団法人日本骨髄バンク) [PDF format: 6.8MB]
[Document 4] Review of Restrictions on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Related to Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) [PDF format: 1.9MB]
[Document 4, Appendix 1] Review of Blood Donation Restrictions Related to Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) (Fiscal Reiwa 7, 2nd meeting of the Safety Technology Study Group, Document 1-1) [PDF format: 4.6MB]
[Document 4, Appendix 2] Research Report for a Subsidized Health, Labour and Welfare Policy Research Project (Regulatory Science Policy Research Project for Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, etc.) [PDF format: 4.0MB]
[Document 4, Appendix 3] Estimate of the Risk of Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Infection Through Blood Donations in Japan from People with a History of Travel to the United Kingdom [PDF format: 7
Notice of the 4th Joint Meeting on the Handling of Human Fertilized Embryos, etc., Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc. (12th Expert Committee on the Use of Human Fertilized Embryos, etc. in Clinical Applications of Genome Editing Technologies, etc.; 25th Expert Committee on Research into Hereditary and Congenital Diseases Using Human Fertilized Embryos)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
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Date and time: Reiwa 8, Wednesday, Sep. 2, 14:00–16:00
Damage caused by the tsunami accompanying the earthquake near the Philippines and response by fire departments and related agencies (Report 7, as of R8.6.10)
[Government office fire] [A fire broke out at the “中國國民黨 Tainan City Xinying District Party Office” on Minzhi Road in Xinying District, Tainan City, at 20:59 on the 25th. It has been extinguished, with no casualties.] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
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Arrived at the scene at 21:06
Fire brought under control at 21:10
Fire extinguished at 21:11
The fire department deployed 9 vehicles and 23 personnel
[Station mechanical equipment fire] [A fire broke out in mechanical equipment on B2 at Taipei Main Station, Beiping West Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, at 09:42 on the 25th. It has been extinguished, with no casualties.] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
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The burned area was about 1 square meter
The fire department deployed 11 vehicles and 34 personnel
Just warned of a “cruel summer”! Citadel reverses course and turns bullish on long-term Treasuries: concerns over Warsh’s credibility overstated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Frank Flight of Castle Securities has shifted his outlook on long-term U.S. Treasury bonds from “short” to “buy.” The reasons are excessive short-selling in the market and slowing inflation.
U.S. stocks still have room to rise! Wall Street survey sees S&P 500 reaching 7900 by year-end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Wall Street analysts expect the S&P 500 to reach 7900 by year-end, driven mainly by strong corporate earnings and the AI investment boom. But gains are expected to be limited, with policy and election risks looming. The forecast reflects market optimism tempered by caution.
The foldable iPhone is really coming! Apple to unveil it on September 9 as Ternus makes his debut as CEO
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple will hold its fall launch event on Sept. 9 and is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone and new iPhone models. New CEO John Ternus will make his first appearance, signaling a shift to a hardware-led strategy.
Central Emergency Operations Center holds its seventh working meeting to assess the typhoon’s latest developments and response to a grounded passenger ferry
行政院’s 2026 BTC conference concludes successfully, establishing a national smart biotech team to lead Taiwan’s global expansion in biomedicine and smart agriculture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
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The meeting featured cross-sector discussions among representatives from 13 government agencies and experts from industry, academia, research and medicine
BTC committee members put forward 27 recommendations on three broad areas: technology applications, regulatory systems and industry sustainability
2 locally transmitted cases of M-pox clade Ib have been reported in Taiwan. Eligible members of the public are urged to complete 2 doses of the publicly funded M-pox vaccine as soon as possible
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
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A total of 28 confirmed M-pox cases have been reported in Taiwan this year as of August 23
A cumulative total of 544 confirmed cases
A total of 110,971 people have received at least 1 dose of the M-pox vaccine
79,216 people have completed 2 doses of the vaccine
A total of 318 partner medical facilities nationwide offer publicly funded M-pox vaccinations
8 contract travel medicine hospitals nationwide offer self-paid M-pox vaccinations
A cumulative total of more than 188,000 confirmed M-pox cases and 521 deaths have been reported across 145 countries/regions worldwide