# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-02 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 676 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 158 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Designating September 3 as “Morning Protein Day”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000168279.html
- anchor: #n2420713
- Companies mentioned: 朝たんぱく協会、キッコーマンソイフーズ株式会社、日本テトラパック株式会社、株式会社asken、Umios株式会社、大塚食品株式会社、カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社、株式会社紀文食品、さとの雪食品株式会社、ダノンジャパン株式会社、日清オイリオグループ株式会社、日清シスコ株式会社、日清食品ホールディングス株式会社、特定非営利活動法人日本成人病予防協会、株式会社野澤組、ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社、「早寝早起き朝ごはん」全国協議会、ひかり味噌株式会社、株式会社ヒマラヤ、フジッコ株式会社、マリンフード株式会社、株式会社みすずコーポレーション、雪印メグミルク株式会社、理研ビタミン株式会社、六甲バター株式会社

Facts:
- 1食あたりの推奨される摂取量は20g以上
- Breakfast averages just 14.6 g

## AMAZINGCRE, a premium golfwear brand from the U.S. popular in South Korea, begins a phased rollout at 3 ダブルイーグル stores

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000177578.html
- anchor: #n2420712
- Companies mentioned: AMAZINGCRE、ダブルイーグル、株式会社AMCR JAPAN、PGA

Facts:
- Starting Friday, September 4, 2026, at ダブルイーグル Isetan Shinjuku store
- Starting Tuesday, September 8, at the Ebisu store
- Starting Wednesday, September 9, at the Fukuoka Tenjin store
- The PGA Show held in the United States in January 2015
- In 2020, this fluid dynamics concept was developed for the apparel sector
- Opened Japan’s first flagship store at Omotesando Hills in March 2026

## From Sendai toward the next dream. New corporate commercial featuring Yuzuru Hanyu to air starting September 2026

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000118990.html
- anchor: #n2420711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高速、KOHSOKU CORPORATION

Facts:
- Starting September 18, 2026
- 60th anniversary of its founding

## ensō, a coworking space with lodging in Hida-Takayama, opens September 12. Designed by the architect who launched Takayama’s first coworking space 11 years ago

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000155640.html
- anchor: #n2420710
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社Fida、株式会社コンパス｜淺野翼建築設計室、KuKi、nobland、飛騨産業、田中工務店

Facts:
- The area attracts 4.79 million tourists annually (※)
- There are approximately 16 workspaces in total
- Monthly membership: 13,200 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 149 square meters in total floor area

## 株式会社リクラシ formulates medium-term management plan (September 2026–August 2029)

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000176099.html
- anchor: #n2420709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクラシ、厚生労働省、一般社団法人日本人材紹介事業協会

Facts:
- Revenue: 3.21 billion yen
- Operating margin: 10%
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Average annual employee salary: 7 million yen
- Revenue: 430 million yen
- Operating margin: 3.5%
- The market for fee-charging employment placement services was worth 353.5 billion yen in 2015
- It reached 836.2 billion yen in 2023
- 75 employees (consolidated)
- Capital: ¥10 million

## Bringing Hiroshima’s stories home as souvenirs. The 3rd installment of “Hiroshima Monogatari™” is here: Swapy Charm, a replaceable charm keychain

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000183902.html
- anchor: #n2420708
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ENvision、NEXCO西日本

Facts:
- Base keychain: 700 yen
- Charm: 600 yen
- Mid-September 2026

## Happy PR establishes the PR Enablement Institute, proposing a new concept to help companies make their own public relations decisions

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000107226.html
- anchor: #n2420707
- Companies mentioned: ハッピーPR株式会社、シナジーマーケティング株式会社、株式会社セールスフォース・ドットコム、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、Yahoo! JAPANグループ、LINEヤフー株式会社

Facts:
- Established the PR Enablement Institute on September 2, 2026
- Founded シナジーマーケティング株式会社 in 2000
- Listed on the Osaka Securities Exchange Hercules market (now JASDAQ) in 2007
- Capital alliance in 2010 with 株式会社セールスフォース・ドットコム (now 株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン)
- Joined the Yahoo! JAPANグループ (now LINEヤフー株式会社) in 2014
- Capital: 10 million yen

## From delivery bags to luxury cosmetics — Made From Stone™ begins commercial production in both flexible and rigid packaging

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000180758.html
- anchor: #n2420706
- Companies mentioned: Okeanos、O Boticário、Eudora Royal、DANEC、SUPERBOL、BAG UPS、MAPSA

Facts:
- September 2, 2026

## “Try before you choose” running event in Kobe’s Suma area: test the latest shoes from 8 popular brands and energy foods over 20 km. To be held Saturday, October 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000180907.html
- anchor: #n2420705
- Companies mentioned: ヤノ運動用品株式会社、RUN JOURNEY、On、BROOKS、NIKE、ASICS

Facts:
- Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- More than 20 types of energy foods and supplements
- 20 km pace run
- Open-pace run: 1,500 yen
- 20 km pace run: 3,000 yen
- Founded in Kobe in 1936

## Launching a website monitoring service

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182615.html
- anchor: #n2420704
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミツエーリンクス

## “Gold medal-winning bread in ramen.” A new way to enjoy chicken paitan ramen with buttered toast and Parmigiano Reggiano, proposed by a ramen shop

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000187558.html
- anchor: #n2420703
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社寿幸、麺処神社、フランスパン神社、モンドセレクション

Facts:
- Approximately 60 cm long
- Approximately 900 g
- 880 yen

## EVG supports solutions to manufacturing challenges for next-generation co-packaged optics

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000143882.html
- anchor: #n2420702
- Companies mentioned: EV Group、イーヴィグループジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- At the Heterogeneous Integration Global Summit, held alongside SEMICON Taiwan 2026 on Friday, September 4, 2026

## Popular hair and makeup artist Kaori Nagai demonstrates! This fall’s trend: “grown-up joyful fawn makeup” created with sheer red tones

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000148326.html
- anchor: #n2420701
- Companies mentioned: PERFECT DIARY、Yatsen Beauty Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 12-color eyeshadow palette
- Launched exclusively in Japan on Friday, August 28, 2026
- In-store price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Online price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Net weight: 1.2 g × 12
- In-store price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Online price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 3.3 g
- Net content: 13g
- Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Net weight: 10g

## 【Sept. 10 event】Accelerating new business ventures at small and medium-sized enterprises through hands-on support × subsidies. Joint webinar with 株式会社エージェント

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000157234.html
- anchor: #n2420700
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタートアップラボ、株式会社エージェント、スタートアップキャンパス

Facts:
- 2026年9月10日（木）12:00より開催
- Date and time: Sept. 10, 2026, 12:00–13:00
- Participation fee: Free

## インテリックスグループ begins sales in Shinagawa Ward of renovated homes incorporating パナソニック’s “Life Style Fit” home proposal

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000175101.html
- anchor: #n2420699
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インテリックスホールディングス、株式会社インテリックス、株式会社インテリックス空間設計、パナソニック、パナソニック ハウジングソリューションズ株式会社

Facts:
- Exclusive floor area: 55.89㎡
- A track record of more than 30,000 homes
- Removes approximately 99% of pollen, PM2.5 and other particles

## Get the key SEO (search) and LLMO (AI) metrics and takeaways at a glance. 順一くん launches a new feature for measuring AI responses.

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000004950.html
- anchor: #n2420698
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレイディエント、順一くん

Facts:
- Monthly fee: 500 yen (before tax)
- 14-day free trial

## GARIGUETTE（ガリゲット）, a popular mille-feuille pressé specialty shop with lines that never let up, makes its first Hokuriku-area pop-up appearance at the “Autumn National Specialty Foods Fair” at Kanazawa Yamato Korinbo Store

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000177948.html
- anchor: #n2420697
- Companies mentioned: エイムズワークス株式会社、GARIGUETTE、株式会社昭宝製菓、N&Sトレーディング株式会社

Facts:
- NAPOLÉON（ナポレオン）￥1,400
- Earl Grey & Apricot ¥1,200
- Éclat de Muscat ¥1,600

## アルファ医療福祉美容専門学校 begins accepting applications for its correspondence course for certified social workers and psychiatric social workers, for students enrolling in June 2027

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000030280.html
- anchor: #n2420696
- Companies mentioned: アルファ医療福祉美容専門学校、学校法人西田学園

Facts:
- Produced 1,034 graduates who passed the 2 qualifying exams combined
- Approximately 2,000 enrolled students
- 2025 completion rate: 96.4%
- Benefits covering up to 80% of tuition

## A ramen shop founded 54 years ago holds the “Restaurant Where Orders Get Mixed Up” for the 2nd consecutive year. People with dementia serve customers on Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000109490.html
- anchor: #n2420695
- Companies mentioned: 天龍ラーメン、認定NPO法人チャリティーサンタ、シェアケーキ

Facts:
- 54th anniversary
- We have delivered more than 17,000 cakes to date

## ジブナル publishes a report on its 8-day “Summer Program 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000179995.html
- anchor: #n2420694
- Companies mentioned: ジブナル、株式会社ハマティニクス

Facts:
- Approximately 20 junior and senior high school students gathered from across Japan
- Of them, 87% were “very satisfied”

## Can a “complete beginner” in Korean learn to read Hangul in “4 hours”? Video reveals the results of a real-world challenge

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000150397.html
- anchor: #n2420693
- Companies mentioned: ハングルネット

Facts:
- 4 hours
- 3,000 members
- 7,150 yen
- First 3 people

## Yz-Lab begins practical operation of “Yz-index™” for care and disability welfare providers, supporting continuous improvement in welfare management with a 4-stage assessment

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000186547.html
- anchor: #n2420692
- Companies mentioned: Yz-Lab、株式会社Yz-Lab

Facts:
- September 2026
- 4-stage assessment process
- 15-question quick assessment
- 30-question pre-consultation assessment
- BASIC 40-question assessment
- PROFESSIONAL 100-question assessment

## Scores 10 countries and regions worldwide based on Japan’s food export value and e-commerce share; the United States and Taiwan are the first markets to target

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000082916.html
- anchor: #n2420691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネットショップスタジオ、楽天市場

Facts:
- United States: 267.4 billion yen
- Annual rate: +14.2%
- Hong Kong: 220.9 billion yen
- +1.4%
- China: 145.4 billion yen
- +1.0%
- 1.5239 trillion yen
- 1.74 times over 6 years
- Annual rate: +9.7%
- +18.5%
- Export value: 28.8 billion yen
- Agricultural products: 88.5 billion yen
- 138.7 billion yen
- Annual rate: +7.8%
- Marine products: 48.7 billion yen
- 6.7 billion yen
- Annual rate: ▲28.2%
- 19.2% in 2019
- 30.8% in 2021

## Bringing disappearing craftsmanship into modern luxury. Kumamoto-born ubusuna holds its first Kansai POPUP at 阪急うめだ本店!

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000148776.html
- anchor: #n2420690
- Companies mentioned: ubusuna、阪急うめだ本店、株式会社古荘本店

Facts:
- ASO sheep outer jacket￥253,000 (tax included)
- Wool 116 (regular), new burgundy color￥49,500 (tax included)

## Exhibiting at the COP31 Japan Pavilion

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000163218.html
- anchor: #n2420689
- Companies mentioned: 衛星データサービス株式会社、三菱電機株式会社、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、環境省

Facts:
- From Nov. 9 to 20, 2026
- 15 host-site exhibits have been selected

## Develops and publishes the “common language” for talent driving the social implementation of quantum technology: “Quantum Professional Standard (QSS-P) ver.1.0”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000128094.html
- anchor: #n2420688
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人量子技術による新産業創出協議会、Q-STAR、株式会社Beyont、九州大学マス・フォア・インダストリ研究所（IMI）

Facts:
- 10 million quantum technology users in Japan
- Production value from quantum technology on the scale of 50 trillion yen
- Established in Japan on Sept. 1, 2021
- It has now grown to 160 organizations, including large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, startups and academia
- Founded: 2018

## “Lounge Range Tsubame-Sanjo × 燕三条ゴルフパーク” launches on Sept. 1. Taking on a new unmanned operating model at a large facility with 12 hitting bays

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000092648.html
- anchor: #n2420687
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LoungeRange、燕三条ゴルフパーク

Facts:
- Large facility with 12 hitting bays
- Operates approximately 80 locations nationwide
- Starting September 1, 2026
- Opened in October 2022 in the Tsubame-Sanjo area of Niigata Prefecture
- 4 private hitting bays
- 8 open hitting bays
- From 5 a.m.
- Until 22:00

## Job search engine “Job More” begins job-listing partnership with 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター, adding listings from the “type” and “女の転職type” job sites

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000170677.html
- anchor: #n2420686
- Companies mentioned: ジョブモア株式会社、株式会社キャリアデザインセンター、type、女の転職type

Facts:
- Membership stood at approximately 4.66 million at the end of June 2026

## Nearly half of women want to “reset” the day after overeating. What they want is a “small reset” they can do themselves starting the next day | Survey of 500 women ages 35–59

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000125185.html
- anchor: #n2420685
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社言歩木、ユニリサーチ

Facts:
- 35〜59歳女性の74.4％が、食べすぎた後などに「食生活を整えたい」と月1回以上感じている
- The main reason people could not stick with efforts to improve their eating habits was “It was hard to put up with hunger,” at 38.4%
- “Good taste” is considered more important than price for sticking with it, at 58.0%

## “MamaHapi EXPO” achieves a double crown as No. 1 in both annual event count and cumulative event count! Held 140 events nationwide as a community-based event connecting families raising children across Japan (株式会社ルバート)

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000136054.html
- anchor: #n2420684
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルバート、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- 140 events nationwide
- Founded in 2013
- FY2026

## Returning to the Kyobashi Morning Market this year, building ties with the community for the future

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000163331.html
- anchor: #n2420683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社荒木組

Facts:
- Taking place in Okayama City on Sept. 6, 2026
- 6:00～9:00

## サイトリ杉山美容クリニック ends its “self-pay gynecology” services

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000186285.html
- anchor: #n2420682
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団渓山会、サイトリ杉山美容クリニック、西野有美医師

Facts:
- Since July 2026, we have offered “self-pay gynecology” services based on the expertise of obstetrician-gynecologist 西野有美医師.
- Dr. Nishino will leave the clinic on Sept. 30, 2026. Accordingly, the clinic’s “self-pay gynecology” services will also end on that date.
- New appointment bookings accepted through Sept. 5, 2026

## 【Case Study】Protecting information with certainty is essential when work connects you with countries around the world. International Development Center's M365 backup implementation case study now available

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000139843.html
- anchor: #n2420681
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BitoB、株式会社国際開発センター、JICA、世界銀行、アジア開発銀行

Facts:
- Established as a foundation in 1971
- Transitioned to a general incorporated foundation in 2010

## Connecting an organization's “listening” and “visualizing.” Asterminds joins Miro's Solution Partner Program

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000167430.html
- anchor: #n2420680
- Companies mentioned: Asterminds、Miro、RealtimeBoard, Inc.、ミロ・ジャパン合同会社

Facts:
- 世界で 25 万社以上の顧客
- 1 億人以上のユーザー
- Currently has 13 locations around the world
- 1,600 employees
- Miro was founded in 2011
- Established: August 2025

## 【Survey】“Residential streets: 30 km/h”; 45.9% of people who feel anxious about driving “didn’t know or were unsure”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000183075.html
- anchor: #n2420679
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チャレンジャー、フレスタ安全運転教習所

Facts:
- 45.9% said they “didn’t know” or had “heard something about it”
- 1,075 valid responses
- The legal speed limit on residential streets will be lowered from 60 km/h to 30 km/h
- More than 1,500 people have taken the course to date

## Enjoy “school lunches × authentic Western cuisine” at a former school site! “School Project 2.0” launches

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000184210.html
- anchor: #n2420678
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社2TAPS、洋食api

Facts:
- Extra-thick! Jet-black beef tongue stew (¥2,800, tax included)
- Sizzling on a hot iron plate! Japanese Black beef demi-glace hamburger steak (¥2,800, tax included)
- An impressive portion! Rib-eye steak (¥3,500, tax included)
- A treat! api's indulgent Super Combo (¥3,500, tax included)
- A special setting on the former site of a school building with a 45-year history
- Available for a limited time through September 30, 2026
- Opened in July 2025
- Capital: ¥7,770,000

## Kyowa adopts “TruckCALL™” to solve the issue of long truck wait times. Cuts drivers’ average wait from 2 hours to 30 minutes and eliminates complaints from nearby residents

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000046163.html
- anchor: #n2420677
- Companies mentioned: キョーワ株式会社、株式会社BRAVELOGIS、ブレイブホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Average truck wait time: about 2 hours, the average at major centers nationwide
- Average truck wait time: cut by 75%, from about 2 hours—the average at major centers nationwide—to about 30 minutes
- Combined cancellation and walk-away rate: about 1%

## A tie-fabric bracelet for enjoying rich colors at your fingertips

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000062873.html
- anchor: #n2420676
- Companies mentioned: アラ商事株式会社、Makuake

Facts:
- Sales begin at 10:00 on Monday, August 24

## 【Up to 9 qualifications】Instructor training course turns nature experiences into “education”; launches in November for teachers, childcare workers and local talent

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000107673.html
- anchor: #n2420675
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人野外遊び喜び総合研究所、あばれんぼキャンプ、国立青少年教育振興機構、鎌倉女子大学短期大学部、日本ブッシュクラフト協会、淑徳大学、東京農工大学、高尾の森自然学校、日本シェアリングネイチャー協会

Facts:
- From Saturday, November 21, 2026, to Monday, March 22, 2027 (national holiday)
- A total of 5 courses will be offered
- A total of 100 participant spots will be available across all 5 courses
- Participants can aim to earn up to 9 qualifications
- The standard capacity is 20 people per course
- Course fee: ¥64,800 for non-residential attendance / ¥10,000 additional for overnight stays / ¥62,800 per person for groups

## 株式会社エム・データ begins supporting “Semantic View” for “TV metadata” provided by Snowflake

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000166454.html
- anchor: #n2420674
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エム・データ、Snowflake

Facts:
- Around 40 dedicated staff members at all times
- Established: January 23, 2006

## 5th “つなオク” secondhand brand auction records ¥72.68 million in sales—86.4% successful bid rate, with 66 companies participating

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000174104.html
- anchor: #n2420673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カイトル、株式会社ペンギントレード、つなぐ屋、ペンギンオークション、JRBオークション

Facts:
- Sales: ¥72,689,400
- Successful bid rate: 86.4%
- 66 participating companies
- About 3,200 brand-name bags
- About 300 watches
- About 50 buyers
- Membership fee: ¥30,000
- Participation fee: 4,000 yen

## 株式会社SPinno selected as an IT implementation support provider for “デジタル化・AI導入補助金2026”; sales promotion cloud service “SPinno” registered as an eligible IT tool

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000033773.html
- anchor: #n2420672
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SPinno、デジタル化・AI導入補助金2026

Facts:
- Sales promotion cloud service “SPinno” Basic Plan (10 IDs / 50 IDs / 150 IDs)
- Monthly fees for sales promotion cloud service “SPinno” (up to 2 years)
- Subsidy amount: ¥50,000 or more and less than ¥1.5 million
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 17:00
- Monday, November 9, 2026 (planned)

## New dedicated page for recruitment-focused YouTube management and consulting services; provides end-to-end support for the recruitment journey, from awareness and company understanding to applications

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000032905.html
- anchor: #n2420671
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーヘルシー

Facts:
- Cumulative social media management support for more than 200 companies
- More than 10,000 videos produced to date
- Support for more than 10 publicly listed companies

## Skygate Technologies signs strategic partnership with U.S.-based Forward Edge-AI to advance Golden Dome and missile defense

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000064283.html
- anchor: #n2420670
- Companies mentioned: スカイゲートテクノロジズ株式会社、Forward Edge-AI, Inc.、アスピレイション株式会社

Facts:
- Contract vehicle worth a total of $151 billion

## 【Foreign talent】キャムグローバル to exhibit “Mintou” for the first time at HR EXPO, offering comprehensive support to resolve HR and labor-management challenges

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000093486.html
- anchor: #n2420669
- Companies mentioned: キャムグローバル、キャムコムグループ、株式会社海外人材タイムス

Facts:
- More than 15,000 people introduced to companies to date
- Partnerships with more than 50 overseas universities
- More than 100 multilingual concierges
- Supports 12 languages
- September 16 (Wed)–18 (Fri), 2026
- Number of employees: 2,817
- Number of locations: 143

## “Let's Chichibu!” tourism and community development project launched across 1 city and 4 towns in the Chichibu region

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000097066.html
- anchor: #n2420668
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人秩父地域おもてなし観光公社、秩父市、横瀬町、皆野町、長瀞町、小鹿野町

Facts:
- 秩父地域では2026年、秩父市・横瀬町・皆野町・長瀞町・小鹿野町の1市4町を一つの観光地域として捉え
- The “Chichibu Region Basic Tourism Plan” (fiscal 2026–2030) has been formulated.
- Six strategic areas have been established: ① attracting visitors, ② enhancing the value of stays, ③ developing tourism infrastructure, ④ generating economic benefits for the region, ⑤ co-creating with the community, and ⑥ establishing a framework for ongoing improvement
- A total of 18 specific initiatives will be rolled out.

## “Hard to break, but easily turns inside out”—the trade-off faced by wind-resistant umbrellas. “TOUGHNESS ANTI-FLIP” resolves this with a unique structure that turns wind pressure into a restoring force, demonstrating the true strength of a folding umbrella that won’t flip inside out.

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000029923.html
- anchor: #n2420667
- Companies mentioned: アンベル株式会社、テレビ東京

Facts:
- Does not flip inside out even in winds of 15 m/s
- Passed tests equivalent to wind speeds of 30 m/s
- Suggested retail price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
- Fabric area is +5.3% compared with a 6-rib umbrella
- Near-infrared ray blocking rate: 99.9%
- Heat-shielding rate: 81.6% (Black)
- This product weighs about 350 g

## “エージェントハブ” rolls out 3 feature updates to streamline job and candidate management

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000152303.html
- anchor: #n2420666
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lumos、エージェントハブ

Facts:
- Job listings can now be imported from all 29 services

## “SHINKA DAYS PROTEIN” customer appreciation campaign to begin September 1

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000059405.html
- anchor: #n2420665
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブ、Deportare Club、SHINKA DAYS PROTEIN、Deportare Selection Store

Facts:
- Regular price: equivalent to ¥12,420 in total (tax included)
- Regular price: ¥17,280 (tax included)
- Subscription price: ¥14,688 (tax included)
- Subscription price: ¥10,557 (tax included)

## Anaplan expands APAC business through a multimillion-dollar investment; opens its first Customer Experience Center in APAC in India

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000095775.html
- anchor: #n2420664
- Companies mentioned: Anaplan、DLF India、ブリヂストン、セブ・パシフィック航空、Canva、三井化学、みずほ銀行、オムロン ヘルスケア、Deepak Fertilizers、Alkem、Daimler Commercial Vehicles、Hero Fincorp

Facts:
- An investment worth several million dollars
- Spanning 42,000 square feet (approximately 3,900 m²)
- Can accommodate up to 500 employees
- More than 2,800 global companies

## Discover the rice, local sake and traditional craftsmanship of 関川村 in Koenji, Tokyo. “Local terrace Niigata,” showcasing the region’s charms, will be held on Sunday, September 27

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000145277.html
- anchor: #n2420663
- Companies mentioned: クオルエリアマネジメント株式会社、関川村、&tenna（アンテナ）

Facts:
- 2026年9月27日（日）11:00～15:00に「Local terrace(ローカルテラス)新潟」を開催します

## Email security service “safeAttachクラウドサービス” obtains a SOC 2 report (Type 1)

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000031901.html
- anchor: #n2420662
- Companies mentioned: クロス・ヘッド株式会社、safeAttachクラウドサービス、米国公認会計士協会（AICPA）

Facts:
- Date obtained: August 28, 2026
- Capital: 395 million yen
- Employees: 420 (as of April 1, 2026)

## A market that opens up the town through food on the site of a former bank that supported the local economy.

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000049728.html
- anchor: #n2420661
- Companies mentioned: SUZU GROUP、有限会社 寿々瀧、北越銀行、柳醸造

Facts:
- Funding goal: 5 million yen
- 募集期間: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Opening date: November 14, 2026

## Astep carries out its second “Positive Impact Finance” transaction with Shoko Chukin Bank

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000089516.html
- anchor: #n2420660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アステップ、株式会社商工組合中央金庫、株式会社日本格付研究所

Facts:
- Loan amount: 170 million yen
- Monitoring period: 7 years
- Approximately 1,000 m², using 27 tonnes of bamboo building materials

## ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴの一部店舗にて「ゆるっと名言」がテーマの『カナヘイの小動物』アクリルチャーム付きガムが発売！

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000151702.html
- anchor: #n2420659
- Companies mentioned: ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴ、株式会社レッグス、カナヘイ

Facts:
- Price: 418 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic charm designs: 6 types in total (random)

## ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴの一部店舗にて『SWIMMER』のレトロポップでキュートなポーチ付きガムが発売！

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000151702.html
- anchor: #n2420658
- Companies mentioned: ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴ、SWIMMER、株式会社パティズ、株式会社レッグス

Facts:
- Price: 396 yen (tax included)
- Pouch size: approximately 125 mm high × 150 mm wide

## 一般社団法人外国人雇用協議会 donates 1 million yen to support areas affected by major flooding in Nepal

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000065366.html
- anchor: #n2420657
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人外国人雇用協議会、ネパール政府、駐日ネパール大使館

Facts:
- 1 million yen
- Aug. 26, 2026

## Takumi Giken product engineer Tanaka set to speak at “Product Engineering Conference 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000057137.html
- anchor: #n2420656
- Companies mentioned: 匠技研工業株式会社、Product Engineering Conference 2026、PdEConf 2026、匠フォース

Facts:
- “Product Engineering Conference 2026 (PdEConf 2026),” taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Session: 11:30–12:00 (Track C)
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Entrepreneurship experience for elementary and junior high school students: Reiwa 8 “Chiba Entrepreneur Development Program”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000023928.html
- anchor: #n2420655
- Companies mentioned: タクトピア株式会社、ジェフユナイテッド株式会社、鴨川シーワールド

Facts:
- As of April 2026, more than 30,000 people had participated
- 30 people per session (if applications exceed capacity, participants will be selected by lottery)

## [Significantly reducing water and chemical use in denim processing with digital technology] Comnet launches a new SEI社 laser processing machine for denim and jeans! New product announcement at “Denim Première Vision in Tokyo”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000058448.html
- anchor: #n2420654
- Companies mentioned: コムネット株式会社、SEI Laser社、SEI社、GCC社

Facts:
- A track record of No. 1 for 25 consecutive years
- More than 6,000 units sold
- Approximately 45% industry market share
- Maximum roll width: 1,650 mm
- Maximum processing speed: 18 m/min
- Maximum processing area: 1,300 × 1,450 mm
- Maximum processing area: 1,300 × 1,300 mm
- 2026年9月9日（水）・10日（木）

## Bringing “kawaii” from Fukuoka to the world. Two days where Japanese and Korean cultures meet

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000058877.html
- anchor: #n2420653
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームホールディングス、株式会社Buffy、RKB毎日放送、FM FUKUOKA、TNCテレビ西日本、西日本新聞社、毎日新聞社、読売新聞社、LOVE FM

Facts:
- 福岡への韓国人入国者は年間 約 206 万人
- 2030 年には 約 300 万人に達する予測
- People in their 20s and 30s account for approximately 7 tenths (67%) of Korean visitors to Japan
- A total of 2,500–3,000 people
- Attendance: 4,000–5,000 people
- A total of 5,151 projects completed to date

## Consortium “CFT２,” aiming to establish a “fiber-to-fiber” resource recycling system, launches official website

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000102243.html
- anchor: #n2420652
- Companies mentioned: 帝人フロンティア株式会社、倉敷紡績株式会社、公益財団法人 地球環境産業技術研究機構（RITE）、東レ株式会社、日清紡テキスタイル株式会社、日本毛織株式会社、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）

Facts:
- 5 domestic textile businesses
- 1 biomedical research institution
- A consortium established by 6 entities

## ハクオウロボティクス announces a new lineup for its “AutoFork” autonomous forklift

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000128340.html
- anchor: #n2420651
- Companies mentioned: ハクオウロボティクス、ロジスネクスト

Facts:
- 1-ton capacity
- Target list price: 14.9 million yen (excluding tax)

## On Emergency Services Day, lecture held on “emotional support after lifesaving efforts” for firefighters in Nara Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000077710.html
- anchor: #n2420650
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人AQUAkids safety project、奈良広域消防組合、バイスタンダーサポートサイト

Facts:
- In 2026, following a request from 奈良広域消防組合
- Approximately 50% of bystanders who perform lifesaving first aid feel anxious
- 25 years ago, a bystander who was “the only one” is now helping others
- The “バイスタンダーサポートサイト” was launched in 2024.
- Monday, September 7, 2026, 10:00–12:00

## Real client projects become hands-on work experience! 株式会社ISTソフトウェア to hold a “SE Work Experience Event” for students on September 24 and 25

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000158174.html
- anchor: #n2420584
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ISTソフトウェア、マイナビ2028

Facts:
- 2026年9月24日（木）・25日（金）の2日間
- 13:30～17:30
- Established: July 1976

## 株式会社ヴェス to hold a practical seminar on compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000139307.html
- anchor: #n2420583
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴェス、Orchestra Holdings、株式会社SCREENクリエイティブコミュニケーションズ、SGSジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- The event will be held on September 11, 2026
- The law will be fully applicable in December 2027

## [3rd installment] Let’s bring children with medical care needs and children with disabilities to the movies! AYA inclusive screenings of “Minions & Monsters” to be held at 48 venues across all prefectures!

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000116240.html
- anchor: #n2420582
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人AYA、東宝東和株式会社

Facts:
- A cumulative total of 26,089 people participated
- Wheelchair seating (all ages): 1,000 yen
- General seating, children (ages 3 and up): 1,000 yen
- General seating, adults (ages 18 and up): 1,000 yen

## Official app “NicoPass” surpasses 3 million downloads! Campaign underway with prizes including a 星野リゾート accommodation gift certificate

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000179021.html
- anchor: #n2420581
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レンタス、星野リゾート、Dyson、Amazon、アイロボット、Apple、GMO

Facts:
- Total downloads have surpassed 3 million
- 星野リゾート accommodation gift certificate worth 100,000 yen
- Basic rates up to 30% off standard rates
- Around 1,500 locations nationwide
- User satisfaction rating: 4.6

## Domestic AIO (LLMO/GEO) analysis tool “DolphinX AIO” cuts response data for MCP integrations by up to 89%, streamlining generative AI analysis and strategy planning

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000092256.html
- anchor: #n2420580
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリーチ、ChatGPT、Claude、DolphinX AIO

Facts:
- Approximately 139,000 characters
- Approximately 16,000 characters

## “Brompton G Line Experience -Kasugayama, Nara-” to be held on September 12 and 13

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000126596.html
- anchor: #n2420579
- Companies mentioned: BROMPTON JAPAN株式会社、Brompton

Facts:
- 2 days
- 28 people in total
- Approximately 10–12 km
- Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Approximately 100,000 units annually
- More than 1 million units
- Approximately 7.95 kg on average
- Approximately 11 kg
- 6.2t less
- 42 units
- 1 car
- 15 stores
- Approximately 1,500 independent bicycle retailers

## Shozo Taniguchi solo exhibition “Thousand Tambourines” to be held｜Also exhibiting solo at Tokyo Gendai 2026

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000057302.html
- anchor: #n2420578
- Companies mentioned: アイランドジャパン株式会社、HARUKAITO by ISLAND、パシフィコ横浜

Facts:
- Starting Sunday, September 6, 2026
- 9月11日（金）から13日（日）

## IITTALA to launch TEEMA’s autumn/winter coffee collection on Wednesday, September 2, a collection for a new coffee time inspired by Finnish coffee culture and カイ・フランク’s philosophy

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000061557.html
- anchor: #n2420577
- Companies mentioned: IITTALA、フィスカース ジャパン株式会社、カイ・フランク

Facts:
- Scheduled release date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Price before tax: 3,500 yen (3,850 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 3,700 yen (4,070 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 5,200 yen (5,720 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 2,500 yen (2,750 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 3,000 yen (3,300 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 5,800 yen (6,380 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 12,700 yen (13,970 yen including tax)

## TECTURE, a spatial design platform, launches TECTUREレンズ, which helps users find similar products from examples of spaces

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000055207.html
- anchor: #n2420576
- Companies mentioned: tecture株式会社、TECTURE、TECTUREレンズ、TECTURE MAG、TECTURE GPT

Facts:
- Architecture and design-focused media platform used by 300,000 people monthly
- Launched in June 2020

## “e-JINZAI” launches career advancement education and training curricula for temporary workers, dramatically reducing the administrative burden of statutory training and addressing the revised Worker Dispatching Act

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000129267.html
- anchor: #n2420575
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズアップ総研、e-JINZAI

Facts:
- The requirement for “at least 8 hours of training per year”
- Used by more than 5,000 organizations nationwide
- Capital: 376 million yen

## [Free seminar for recruitment professionals on Thursday, September 10] Strategies for attracting applicants in the age of the latest web advertising and AI search to improve cost per hire and candidate “quality”

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000088753.html
- anchor: #n2420574
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアハウスホールディングス、Google、Meta

Facts:
- Reduced cost per hire by 54%
- Increased annual applications by 39%
- Number of employees: 325 (as of April 2026)
- Capital: 50 million yen

## タカヤ株式会社 to exhibit at the 28th Auto-ID Expo — showcasing a range of RFID solutions to support greater operational efficiency —

- Published: 2026-09-02T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000076983.html
- anchor: #n2420573
- Companies mentioned: タカヤ株式会社、一般社団法人日本自動認識システム協会

Facts:
- 2026年9月9日（水）から11日（金）まで
- 10:00～17:00
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Established: September 2, 1918 (Taisho 7)

## Taiwan stocks fell 784 points

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:46:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609020146.aspx
- anchor: #n2421918
- Companies mentioned: 群益、中信、元大、統一、聚鼎、驊陞、界霖、佳凌、訊芯-KY、富世達、台達電、宏旭-KY、漢唐、和桐

Taipei stocks closed at 46,164.72 on Sept. 2, 2026, down 784 points (1.67%). Trading value was NT$918.393 billion.

Facts:
- The weighted index closed at 46164.72 points
- 當日成交金額為新台幣9183.93億元
- Electromechanical stocks fell 2.05%

## Culture Ministry announces Public Art Awards winners; Excellence Award left vacant

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:45:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609020145.aspx
- anchor: #n2421919
- Companies mentioned: 侯林規劃設計有限公司

The Ministry of Culture announced the recipients of the 10th Public Art Awards. No award was given in the Excellence Award category, but many outstanding works and contributors were honored.

## Applications open immediately in Kaohsiung for farm relief after late-June torrential rain and typhoon

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:45:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609020144.aspx
- anchor: #n2421920
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市農業局

高雄市農業局 has begun accepting applications for assistance for farmland damaged by heavy rain in late June and typhoons. It announced the eligibility criteria and application period.

## TEL Taiwan President Seiji Nakama makes first public appearance since taking office, outlines 3 talent-development priorities

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:41:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609020143.aspx
- anchor: #n2421921
- Companies mentioned: 東京エレクトロン (TEL)

TEL Taiwan President 仲間誠二 held his first press conference since taking office at SEMICON Taiwan 2026. He outlined priorities including talent development and customer value creation, and pledged to strengthen the advanced packaging field.

Facts:
- TEL Taiwan President Seiji Nakama took office in March this year
- Seiji Nakama outlined 3 key priorities: developing talent, creating customer value, and contributing to the industry
- TEL Taiwan to prioritize development of the advanced packaging sector

## Chinese Communist Party media: Some young officials within the party seek grandiose achievements and are keen on short-term results

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:39:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609020142.aspx
- anchor: #n2421813

Chinese Communist Party media criticized young officials for pursuing short-term political achievements and neglecting foundational work。It called for education on a “correct view of political achievements” to address impatience and formalism。

## Golden Horse announces first wave of films; Rinko Kikuchi to visit Taiwan with new film to meet fans

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:37:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609020141.aspx
- anchor: #n2421814
- Companies mentioned: 金馬執委會

The Golden Horse Film Festival announced its film lineup, with Rinko Kikuchi set to visit Taiwan with her new film to meet fans。

## Named a military role model, Air Force air-defense company commander says: More preparation in peacetime means better odds in wartime

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:36:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609020140.aspx
- anchor: #n2421815
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國國防部、空軍防空暨飛彈第613營、陸軍航空602旅、憲兵裝步239營、後備指揮部

President Lai Ching-te presided over a military personnel recognition event for Armed Forces Day, honoring outstanding service members and units。Award recipients included an Air Force air-defense company commander and an aviation special operations unit, showcasing the military’s combat readiness and disaster-response capabilities。

Facts:
- Air Force air-defense missile company commander Wu Chih-chien operates a Tien Kung three-type air-defense missile
- 陸軍航空602旅 attack helicopter operations team receives Armed Forces model unit award
- 憲兵裝步239營’s Lai Yulin receives award for outstanding contributions to all-out defense education

## Su Ching-chuan registers to run for Pingtung County commissioner; Chou Chun-mi to register on 9/3 to seek reelection

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:34:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609020139.aspx
- anchor: #n2421816
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

國民黨立委蘇清泉於9月2日正式登記參選屏東縣長，並組成縣政顧問團投入選戰。爭取連任的周春米則預計於隔日登記。

## AIEC assessment: 雅婷智慧 and 亞太智能機器 score full marks for Taiwan values in AI models

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:31:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609020138.aspx
- anchor: #n2421817
- Companies mentioned: 雅婷智慧、亞太智能機器、鴻海研究院、台灣智慧雲端、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、長聯科技

AIEC released the results of its assessment of sovereign AI in Taiwan。雅婷智慧 and 亞太智能機器 performed strongly, receiving full marks on the Taiwan values indicator and ranking in the top 10 overall。

## 英超夏季轉會狂砸1485億元 連續2年刷新紀錄

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:26:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609020137.aspx
- anchor: #n2421679
- Companies mentioned: 曼城、切爾西

英超聯賽今年夏季轉會市場支出創新高，達34.6億英鎊。球隊轉會活躍且內部交易比例增加，顯示英超足球產業資本流動規模持續擴張。

## Tainan promotes a walking tour of Wu Jinhuai’s hometown to retrace the legendary musician’s creative journey

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:25:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609020136.aspx
- anchor: #n2421680

Tainan City’s Cultural Affairs Bureau will hold lectures and a cycling event in September to honor local-born musician 呉晋淮. The events will be part of cultural activities retracing memories of his hometown.

Facts:
- Wu Jinhuai wrote more than 200 songs during his lifetime, including “Love in Guanziling”
- Wu Jinhuai came to Japan in 1928 and worked there for 29 years
- Wu Jinhuai worked in Japan under the stage name “Yukio Yaguchi”
- A lecture titled “A Musical Dream by the Jishui River” will be held at the Liu Chi-hsiang Art Memorial Museum on Sept. 5
- A cycling tour will be held in Liuying on Sept. 12
- The Wu Jinhuai Music Memorial Hall was registered as a historic building in 2005

## Robinson, accused of murdering conservative figure Kirk, pleads not guilty

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:22:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020135.aspx
- anchor: #n2421682
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、Turning Point USA、美國轉折點

Defendant Robinson pleaded not guilty to murdering conservative figure Kirk at a hearing in Provo, Utah。The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence for the death penalty, leaving the case to be decided by a jury。Prosecutors presented evidence alleging Robinson shot Kirk and endangered others, while the defense argued he targeted only one victim and should not face the death penalty。

Facts:
- 23-year-old Robinson
- 31-year-old Kirk
- Kirk was shot dead on Sept. 10, 2025
- 7 charges
- Graff’s trial is scheduled for Oct. 23
- Loaded with 4 bullets
- More than 3000 people gathered at the scene

## Shen Po-yang plans Japan visit to discuss city diplomacy and establish an overseas support group

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609020133.aspx
- anchor: #n2421685

Shen Po-yang registered as a candidate for Taipei mayor and plans to visit Japan to promote city diplomacy and establish a support group。He also commented on the city government’s policies and addressed rumors about cross-strait exchanges。

## NTU Hospital lobby unusually quiet as fewer emergency visits and more beds expected by year’s end

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609020134.aspx
- anchor: #n2421683

National Taiwan University Hospital has eased emergency department overcrowding through public self-triage。The hospital plans to add about 20 beds and improve patient allocation, with the changes to take effect by the end of the year。

## Former Demosisto secretary-general Joshua Wong admits colluding with foreign forces, faces possible life imprisonment

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609020132.aspx
- anchor: #n2421687

Former Demosisto secretary-general Joshua Wong again pleaded guilty at the High Court to conspiracy to collude with foreign or external forces, and the court postponed sentencing。Under the National Security Law, the offense carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment。Wong had previously served 4 years and 8 months in prison for his involvement in the “35+” primary election case。

Facts:
- Served 4 years and 8 months in prison
- Nov. 19, 2024
- Nearly 6 years
- 29-year-old Joshua Wong
- Only 23 years old
- A sentence of 3 to 10 years
- A sentence of more than 10 years

## Son’s US exchange program draws attention amid military service concerns; Chiang Wan-an says he will fulfill his duty after returning

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:16:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609020131.aspx
- anchor: #n2421596

The selection of Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s eldest son for the city’s international student exchange program sparked controversy。Chiang said he had not intervened in the selection process, pledged that his son would fulfill his military service obligations after returning to Taiwan, and announced he would forgo the subsidy。

Facts:
- Chiang Wan-an’s eldest son was accepted into the Taipei Education Department’s international student exchange program
- Chiang Wan-an confirmed that his eldest son, Chiang Te-li, is a US citizen
- Chiang Wan-an said he would not accept the subsidy for the exchange program
- The Taipei Education Department said the exchange program has had no nationality restrictions for 15 years

## Tongtai maps out wafer-processing solutions, bringing laser equipment into advanced packaging production lines

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:16:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609020130.aspx
- anchor: #n2421597

Tongtai Machine & Tool displayed its semiconductor equipment technology at SEMICON Taiwan。The company said its laser equipment has entered advanced packaging production lines and that it is integrating internal and external business units to meet localized process needs。

## AI drives PCB upgrades; 臻鼎-KY showcases optical modules and ultra-high-layer-count boards

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:16:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609020129.aspx
- anchor: #n2421598

臻鼎-KY showcased high-end optical modules and 34-layer AI server boards at the semiconductor exhibition, strengthening its PCB technology positioning in AI infrastructure。

## Two-track access to emergency contraceptive pills; FDA hopes to launch pilot in early 2027

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:15:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609020128.aspx
- anchor: #n2421599

The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration plans to introduce a two-track system for emergency contraceptive pills, with a pilot program planned for next year。

## MLB’s Teng Kai-wei allows 3 runs in 2 innings of relief, takes 7th loss of season

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609020127.aspx
- anchor: #n2421600
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、休士頓太空人隊、芝加哥白襪隊、美國職棒大聯盟、MLB

美國職棒大聯盟（MLB）休士頓太空人隊台灣投手鄧愷威今天中繼2局掉3分，球隊以1比5輸給芝加哥白襪隊，他也吞下本季第7敗。

Facts:
- Pitched 2 innings in relief
- 7th loss of the season
- Lost 1-5 to
- Allowed 5 runs in total
- A total of 35 pitches
- 4.66 ERA

## Giving gifts can also support local revitalization: NDC promotes Mid-Autumn Festival product catalog

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609020126.aspx
- anchor: #n2421601
- Companies mentioned: 對味廚房銀光食驗室、耍廢工廠、三小市集、小甜心果醬、洄遊吧、西尾半島物產店、雙口呂文化廚房

The National Development Council released its “2026 Local Revitalization Mid-Autumn Products Catalog.” Featuring 28 sets of distinctive products and tours, it aims to support local industries and encourage young people to settle in their communities.

## 5 rafting passengers rescued after boat capsizes; firefighter dies on duty. Nantou County Fire Bureau: unable to impose fines

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609020125.aspx
- anchor: #n2421493
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、南投縣消防局、內政部空中勤務總隊、清泉崗機場

A rafting accident occurred upstream of Sunhai Bridge in Nantou County. Five tourists were rescued, but firefighter surnamed Wu died during the rescue operation. 南投縣消防局 said rafting is a water activity, not a mountaineering activity, so it currently cannot impose fines or seek reimbursement under relevant regulations. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang urged the public to pay attention to weather risks, while County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua said regulations would be reviewed.

Facts:
- 5 tourists
- August 30
- 3 people rescued
- 2 people remain
- August 31
- About 3.5 kilometers away

## On the eve of Armed Forces Day, president says military protects the country and the country takes care of the military

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:05:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609020124.aspx
- anchor: #n2421494

President Lai Ching-te released a video titled “The Highest Honor Is Flying” on the eve of 九三 Armed Forces Day, paying tribute to the military and pledging to continue improving its compensation and care. The move aims to boost military morale and increase public understanding of national defense.

## IAEA finds about 73 tons of natural uranium metal in probe into Syria’s nuclear activities

- Published: 2026-09-02T14:00:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609020123.aspx
- anchor: #n2421495

An IAEA report disclosed that Syria had concealed nuclear activities in the past, and found about 73 tons of natural uranium metal and a suspected reactor facility. Syria’s current government is cooperating with the IAEA in the investigation.