# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 760 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 153 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【宮城県議会】“Reiwa ８ September regular session” opens on September 10! Concert in the assembly chamber and a behind-the-scenes look at the prefectural assembly building, open to residents, revealed through media partnerships

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189744.html
- anchor: #n2482057
- Companies mentioned: 宮城県議会、河北新報、オーレ

Facts:
- The “Reiwa ８ September regular session” opens on September 10 (Thursday), 2026
- All 170 public gallery seats on the 5th floor
- To be published in print and on the website from September 4 (Friday), 2026

## Video editing platform InVideo to hold official workshop in Tokyo on September 10

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190269.html
- anchor: #n2482056
- Companies mentioned: InVideo、AIM Studio合同会社、ElevenLabs、Runway、Hugging Face、Freepik、Luma

Facts:
- 2026年9月10日（木）18:00より東京・新橋にて開催します
- 2026年9月10日（木）18:00〜21:00（開場17:45／受付は18:00より）

## German bespoke ring brand acredo launches special collection with Disney/Pixar film “Cars”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000178709.html
- anchor: #n2482055
- Companies mentioned: acredo、Disney/Pixar、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社foundation、株式会社orare.

Facts:
- Suggested price: ¥331,000 (tax included)
- Suggested price: ¥329,000 (tax included)
- Suggested price: ¥382,000 (tax included)

## “MagicalTakt,” an app that turns your favorite songs into rhythm games using patented technology, is holding a limited-time half-price sale!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179634.html
- anchor: #n2482054
- Companies mentioned: メロティ株式会社、MagicalTakt

Facts:
- Regular price: 300 yen (tax included)
- 150 yen (tax included)
- Generate 7 songs for 1000 yen and still get change

## Developed by an IT company in 一関市, with email alerts sent about 3–5 minutes after a bear is detected

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188084.html
- anchor: #n2482053
- Companies mentioned: ソフトスタジオ株式会社、一関市

Facts:
- About 3–5 minutes after detection
- ¥11,000 per month
- Minimum usage period: 6 months

## Go Too! Group donates vehicles to student organizations “ミラキン” and “なごがく,” launching a regional co-creation project

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000185390.html
- anchor: #n2482052
- Companies mentioned: Go Too Group株式会社、ミラキン、なごがく、株式会社萬乗醸造、トヨタ

Facts:
- More than 22,000 Instagram followers
- Travel distance reaches about 7,000 km
- About 60 members belong to the Tokai branch
- About 100 members
- More than 11 universities, including Nagoya University and Nanzan University

## Launches “yomitoka,” an AI-powered tool for analyzing Japanese stocks

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000188836.html
- anchor: #n2482051
- Companies mentioned: yomitoka、トヨタ自動車

Facts:
- Pro plan: 1,280 yen per month

## DataPrism Technologies, an AI startup originating at 東京大学, launches a feature for its “Prime Potential” power-site exploration agent that detects solar power plants in satellite images and visualizes them nationwide

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000157002.html
- anchor: #n2482050
- Companies mentioned: DataPrism Technologies株式会社、東京大学

Facts:
- Since the FIT system began in 2012
- Established: June 2024

## “How much can customer numbers fall after a price increase?” Free management simulator for small and medium-sized businesses revamped

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000096926.html
- anchor: #n2482049
- Companies mentioned: Bottino株式会社

Facts:
- “I want to make a profit of 10 million yen this year”
- “If we raise prices by 5%, how much can sales volume fall while still maintaining current marginal profit?”
- “How much value is there in improving the cost ratio by 1%?”

## Building an organization that doesn’t leave “solo PR” to one person. Happy PR to hold a free online seminar on September 10 explaining a new concept that links PR with management issues

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000107226.html
- anchor: #n2482048
- 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

Facts:
- 2026年9月10日（木）12:00より
- Capital: 10 million yen

## キックスペーステクノロジーズと九州工業大学、経済産業省OCEANプロジェクトの令和８年度実証調査事業に採択され、特定新需要開拓事業活動計画が認定されました

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000170697.html
- anchor: #n2482047
- Companies mentioned: キックスペーステクノロジーズ株式会社、九州工業大学、経済産業省

Facts:
- July 17, 2026
- Dated August 12, 2026
- Number of employees: 20

## テックマネッジ株式会社 to participate as a partner organization in “esse-sense Future Forum 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000183059.html
- anchor: #n2482046
- Companies mentioned: テックマネッジ株式会社、株式会社エッセンス、Dubai Future Foundation、OIST

Facts:
- Around 200 researchers
- approximately 1,000 people
- 24 breakout sessions across 5 venues

## RayNeo to begin preorders in Japan on September 4 for its “RayNeo iO Smart Glasses”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000184339.html
- anchor: #n2482045
- Companies mentioned: RayNeo、RayVision AR Limited、Gemini、ChatGPT、Claude、DeepSeek

Facts:
- Minimal eyeglass-style design weighing about 33g
- Regular retail price: 89,000 yen
- Launch promotional price: 80,000 yen
- Up to 18 hours of continuous recording
- Up to 6.2 hours of continuous translation
- A battery with a capacity of 2,000mAh

## 株式会社クロスバズ and JAM株式会社 launch business partnership to support business growth for companies and stores through marketing support and creative services

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000086541.html
- anchor: #n2482044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスバズ、JAM株式会社

Facts:
- The business partnership launched on August 28, 2026.

## A “ジャパンディ” design series joins the built-in cooktop FACEIS GRAND, creating a quiet and comfortable living environment. Available as a reservation-only product starting October 1.

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000156649.html
- anchor: #n2482043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パロマ、ジャパンディ

Facts:
- Cuts smoke by 99% (*)
- For more than 100 years

## “三国志BOND” introduces “天命戦,” a real-time PvP ranking battle! The monthly championship tournament “問鼎天下” will also be held! A live broadcast will be streamed on YouTube and Steam at 20:00 on Saturday, October 10. The inaugural champion will be decided!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000166530.html
- anchor: #n2482042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲラッパ、Get Wrapped Up Inc.

Facts:
- Full-version price: 800 yen (tax included; one-time purchase / no gacha or paid upgrade features)
- Early access price: 760 yen (tax included; one-time purchase / no gacha or paid upgrade features)
- 4 time-saving DLCs, 500 yen each (tax included; one-time purchase / no gacha or paid upgrade features)

## Grandpa, Grandma, read this in the bath. The “長生きありがとう風呂,” where the thoughts of local preschoolers and their families float in the bathwater, is being held!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000178590.html
- anchor: #n2481952
- Companies mentioned: 山本幸株式会社、瀬戸大橋温泉 やま幸

Facts:
- Limited to the first 100 people
- Customers aged 75 and older

## “Brand New Musical Concert,” running since 2019, comes to Tokyo Opera City on Christmas Eve! Performance confirmed for Thursday, December 24.

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000141581.html
- anchor: #n2481951
- Companies mentioned: Brand New Musical Concert、ブランニューチェンバーオーケストラ、VOICE OF JAPAN、サモンプロモーション

Facts:
- S seats: ¥12,000
- A seats: ¥9,000
- U-22 seats ¥3,000

## 横浜市「TECH-PoC」に採択 打音点検を接触センシングで代替できるかを検証する実証実験を横浜で開始

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000156068.html
- anchor: #n2481950
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社manisonias、横浜市

Facts:
- Subsidies for demonstration expenses (up to 2 million yen)

## 【Kesennuma】400 servings of straw-smoked seared bonito offered free! “戻りかつお祭り” to celebrate the flavors of fall

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000168977.html
- anchor: #n2481949
- Companies mentioned: 南気仙沼水産加工事業協同組合、気仙沼漁業協同組合、気仙沼商工会議所、気仙沼「海の市」テナント会、株式会社阿部長商店

Facts:
- September 19, 2026
- 10:00～12:00

## 1本200円。国産豆にこだわった「極 風雅巻き」誕生

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000163008.html
- anchor: #n2481948
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社風雅、阪急百貨店、髙島屋

Facts:
- 5 rolls per pack, 1,000 yen
- September 2, 2026
- Sept. 16, 2026

## SARUCREWグループ receives its first Great Place To Work® “Best Workplaces” certification

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000079791.html
- anchor: #n2481947
- Companies mentioned: SARUCREWグループ、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan、GPTW Japan、株式会社SARUCREW、株式会社BABOON Lab、株式会社MONKEY TECH、株式会社SCREECH

Facts:
- 80% positive responses to Great Place To Work®’s overall survey questions
- “I feel I have what I need to do my job at this company”: 90%
- “This company has a welcoming atmosphere for new employees”: 90%
- “I can take time off when I need to at this company”: 88%

## A collaboration with the TV anime “Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活” is now available for “ポッピンサイダー,” the drink for supporting your favorite character!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000138132.html
- anchor: #n2481946
- Companies mentioned: プラスワン株式会社、木村飲料株式会社、ドン・キホーテ、株式会社KADOKAWA、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会

Facts:
- 6 flavors in total
- Volume: 500 ml
- Sales begin as stock arrives at each store starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

## Learn about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting—and experience them! The 3rd “まなべびマタニティ＆ママフェスタ” will be held in Ebisu, Tokyo【Saturday, November 7】

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000060362.html
- anchor: #n2481945
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中日アド企画、まなべびマタニティ＆ママフェスタ実行委員会、東京都助産師会、東京都栄養士会、日本チャイルドボディケア協会、日本おひるねアート協会、ARTOY、日本マタニティフード協会、イベントスペース「EBiS303」

Facts:
- 2026年11月7日（土）に「まなべびマタニティ＆ママフェスタ in恵比寿」を開催いたします。
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00–16:30

## Hyogo Prefecture-commissioned project “ひょうごこども万博” gets underway

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000109177.html
- anchor: #n2481944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社こどもCandy、株式会社ナガサワ文具センター、オリバーソース株式会社、神戸北野ホテル

Facts:
- The participation rate of elementary school students in nature-based activities organized by public institutions and private organizations is 36.7%
- Expected attendance: 8,000 people (over 2 days)
- Cumulative attendance to date has reached approximately 100,000.

## 【The University of Tokyo | Event on 10/24】Supporting junior and senior high school girls in choosing STEM paths with “未来をのぞこう！”; registration opens at 10:00 on Friday, September 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000065481.html
- anchor: #n2481943
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学大学院新領域創成科学研究科、物性研究所、大気海洋研究所、キオクシアホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- The event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the University of Tokyo’s Kashiwa Campus and online.
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:30–17:30
- Capacity: 15 people (in-person attendance only)
- Capacity: 70 people at the venue; no capacity limit online
- Registration deadline: Friday, October 16

## YCP releases white paper analyzing why delistings outnumber IPOs in Japan

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000073556.html
- anchor: #n2481942
- Companies mentioned: YCPホールディングス、東証、PEファンド

Facts:
- In the United States, the number of publicly listed companies nearly halved, falling from 8,090 in 1996 to 4,010 in 2024.
- The market’s total market capitalization grew approximately 7.3 times over the same period.
- The number of MBOs reached a record 26 in 2025.
- About 70% of activist shareholder proposals concerned shareholder returns, financial and capital policies, and governance.

## Latest information released on the “VRChatブース” at Tokyo Game Show 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000171307.html
- anchor: #n2481941
- Companies mentioned: VRChat Inc.、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、Sanrio、Guilty Kiss、ぽこピーVTuber、トコロバ/105ro8、キズナアイ

Facts:
- 2026年9月17日（木）から9月21日（月・祝）まで
- Booth number: “08-N08”

## CAC identity begins offering the latest versions of its emotion recognition AI “Affdex SDK” and emotion analysis software “心sensor”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000166096.html
- anchor: #n2481940
- Companies mentioned: CAC identity、Affectiva、MITメディアラボ

Facts:
- Service launch date: Sept. 1, 2026

## 86.8% of women who have used Canva at work learned it on their own, while 60% feel it “doesn’t quite meet their needs”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000130860.html
- anchor: #n2481939
- Companies mentioned: SNSテクノロジーズ株式会社、Canva Pty Ltd.、ママキャン

## The 7th edition of the popular Japanese sake event “SAKE PARK” will be held at Shibuya MIYASHITA PARK from November 13 (Fri) to 15 (Sun)!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000099382.html
- anchor: #n2481938
- Companies mentioned: SAKE PARK実行委員会、三井不動産株式会社、上川大雪酒造、福司酒造、八戸酒造、西田酒造店、飛良泉本舗、大沼酒造店、仁井田本家、浦里酒造店、阿部酒造、吉田酒造店、富美菊酒造、宮坂醸造、田中屋酒造店、伊東株式会社、丸石醸造、清水清三郎商店、秋鹿酒造、山陽盃酒造、松井酒造、平和酒造、酔鯨酒造、阿武の鶴酒造、永山本家酒造場、重家酒造、能登の酒を止めるな！プロジェクト、稲とアガベ醸造所、haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery-、ハッピー太郎醸造所

Facts:
- Approximately 28 popular sake breweries from across Japan will gather in Shibuya.
- Friday, November 13, 2026, 15:00–19:00
- Saturday, November 14, 12:00–19:00
- Sunday, November 15, 12:00–18:00

## Emergency child support team J-CST held 25 play sessions in areas affected by the 熊本地震 in August, with 524 children taking part; activities will continue in September

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000110705.html
- anchor: #n2481937
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人Chance For All、J-CST、熊本地震

Facts:
- Held 25 play sessions
- 524 children took part
- Approximately 100 people participated

## 人気のOTTOCAST製品が驚きの価格！9月4日より商人屋で楽天スーパーセールがスタート

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000111964.html
- anchor: #n2481936
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Protos、OTTOCAST、楽天、商人屋

Facts:
- Up to approximately 10% off
- Regular price: 49,799 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 44,819 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 13,999 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 12,599 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 15,799 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 14,219 yen (tax included)

## 【喪服レスキュー】Opens new stores in Kyobashi and Umeda, Osaka, bringing its Kansai-area network to 5 stores

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000112962.html
- anchor: #n2481935
- Companies mentioned: 喪服レスキュー株式会社、白洋舍

Facts:
- 5 stores in the Kansai area
- A network of 25 stores nationwide
- Price: ¥9,980 (tax included)
- Price: 6,980 yen (tax included)
- 29 locations nationwide

## 秩序あるインバウンド観光推進委員会 launches its 5th Akita Prefecture project today!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000159349.html
- anchor: #n2481934
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人公共政策調査機構、XM株式会社、秩序あるインバウンド観光推進委員会

Facts:
- 2026年9月4日（金）から5日（土）まで実施します
- The sponsorship period runs from July 31 to October 31, 2026.

## Announcing the 3rd collaboration with Callaway × CLUBHAUS!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000033352.html
- anchor: #n2481933
- Companies mentioned: キャロウェイゴルフ株式会社、CLUBHAUS、キャロウェイゴルフ・カンパニー、オデッセイ、オジオ、トラヴィスマシュー

Facts:
- Price: ¥37,400
- Price: ¥22,000
- Price: ¥8,800
- On sale sequentially from September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
- Established November 1, 1996
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 葬祭業界の「人と組織」を、もっと気軽に話せる場へ。つむぎ株式会社が運営する経営者コミュニティ「ヒトラボ」がエンディング産業展に「人財力診断ドック × つむぎ人材力BAR」を出展

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000070061.html
- anchor: #n2481932
- Companies mentioned: つむぎ株式会社、ヒトラボ、株式会社オーラ

Facts:
- More than 15,000 visitors
- 200 exhibiting companies
- September 10 (Thu) and 11 (Fri), 2026

## Putting an end to “rejecting people for housing because they have HIV”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000040166.html
- anchor: #n2481931
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社笑美面、大阪市立総合医療センター

Facts:
- About 30 people attended the seminar
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- Capital: 51,661,190 yen
- Number of employees (consolidated): 262

## Established the “Dogan Value Succession Investment Limited Partnership”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000059260.html
- anchor: #n2481930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドーガン、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、株式会社佐賀銀行、株式会社西日本シティ銀行、福岡ひびき信用金庫、株式会社ゆうちょ銀行、第一交通産業株式会社、株式会社地域みらいグループ、株式会社明治産業、株式会社LAホールディングス

Facts:
- Up to 5 billion yen
- 10 years

## E-book “けんちゃんは神様” by Hokkaido-based pet aromatherapy instructor はっとりあき ranks No. 1 in 3 Amazon categories

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000131393.html
- anchor: #n2481929
- Companies mentioned: トキツカゼ出版株式会社、Amazon.co.jp

Facts:
- Price: 800 yen, tax included

## タマチャンショップ’s popular snack “そらまめっち” gets a new “Lemon Herb Salt” flavor

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000096373.html
- anchor: #n2481928
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社九南サービス、タマチャンショップ

Facts:
- Content: 80g
- Price: 480 yen (tax included)

## Jointly developed educational materials with Kenvue to teach the causes and prevention of periodontal disease and proper oral care

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000060079.html
- anchor: #n2481927
- Companies mentioned: Kenvue、日本学校歯科医会、ARROWS Inc.、Aveeno、BAND-AID、Johnson's、Listerine、Neutrogena、Tylenol

Facts:
- Began offering the service in early September 2026
- 10代の約4人に1人が歯肉炎にかかっていると言われる
- ARROWS, backed by 110,000 teachers
- Developed and operated “SENSEI ノート,” Japan’s largest online platform for teachers to share information nationwide, since 2013
- Launched “SENSEI よのなか学” in 2017

## Took over IBT総合研究所, which operates an online examination platform used by about 500,000 test takers annually

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000175284.html
- anchor: #n2481926
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイクロニティ、スマートキャピタル株式会社、株式会社IBT総合研究所、Excert

Facts:
- Completed business succession at a cumulative total of 7 companies
- Transitioned fully to digital in spring 2024
- In 2026, all approximately 500,000 applicants still took the exam on paper
- The bar examination held in July 2026
- Used by approximately 500,000 people annually (as of August 2026)
- Established in September 2024
- April 8, 2025
- Capital: 2.2 billion yen

## “FIRST! Chromatic Harmonica,” an instructional book edited and written by Kohei Tanaka, one of Japan’s leading harmonica players, goes on sale October 29. A concert commemorating its publication will also be held the same day!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000098165.html
- anchor: #n2481925
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鈴木楽器製作所、株式会社カイリンアート

Facts:
- Price: ¥2,750 including tax (¥2,500 before tax)
- Advance tickets: ¥2,800
- Day-of tickets 3,500 yen

## A home and artists growing through time together. “MW Artist in Living Home” launches.

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000099421.html
- anchor: #n2481924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Embedded Blue、株式会社MW、MW bot

Facts:
- From Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
- 5 artists

## MAEÉ, launched by the ポーラ・オルビスグループ, begins sales of its 2026 autumn collection in September. Limited-time POPUP SHOP events will be held nationwide. Some products will be available for pre-sale.

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000064042.html
- anchor: #n2481923
- Companies mentioned: ポーラ・オルビスグループ、株式会社encyclo、MAEÉ、山形屋、UNITED ARROWS green label relaxing、NEWoMan、誠品生活、東急百貨店

Facts:
- Price: 3,960 yen, tax included
- Price: 3,850 yen, tax included
- Compression level※1: Ankle 18–28 hPa (14–21 mmHg)
- Compression pressure※1: Ankle 15–25 hPa (11–19 mmHg)
- Compression level※1: Ankle 13–23 hPa (10–17 mmHg)

## NUWORKS launches project to make sales data “AI-ready”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000099215.html
- anchor: #n2481922
- Companies mentioned: NUWORKS株式会社、内閣府、個人情報保護委員会

Facts:
- Approximately 30 million sales contact records annually
- Approximately 380,000 orders annually
- Approximately 3,000 contracted sales representatives nationwide

## AI security company CoWorker publishes “Cybersecurity White Paper 2026.9,” focusing on how AI has changed the “economics of attacks”

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000156001.html
- anchor: #n2481921
- Companies mentioned: CoWorker株式会社

Facts:
- Published “Cybersecurity White Paper 2026.5,” covering the increasing sophistication and democratization of cyberattacks driven by advances in AI, as well as emerging defenses and governance to counter them.

## Salon OS “House” adds “Air Check-in” and “Air Counseling,” turning customer insights gathered during visits into data

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000154699.html
- anchor: #n2481920
- Companies mentioned: wowwe株式会社、MARIE TERESIA、ビジョン図鑑

Facts:
- 33 stores nationwide
- Publication date: August 5, 2026

## NanoFrontier、経済産業省のグローバルサウス高度人材インターンシップ事業に採択

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000163636.html
- anchor: #n2481919
- Companies mentioned: NanoFrontier株式会社、経済産業省、デロイトトーマツベンチャーサポート株式会社、Tech Japan株式会社

Facts:
- A supply-demand gap of up to approximately 790,000 people
- As of 2030

## [On sale September 4, 2026] Estée Lauder’s more than 40 years of research into nighttime beauty. Introducing “Advanced Night Repair Treatment Essence Lotion,” a new booster lotion inspired by aesthetic medicine

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000018737.html
- anchor: #n2481918

Estée Lauder launches a new booster lotion on September 4, 2026. Combining more than 40 years of nighttime beauty research with bio-exosome technology, it offers a new skincare routine.

## Opening for a limited time in Fukushima Prefecture for the first time! “It Wokashi” makes its debut!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000149926.html
- anchor: #n2481916
- Companies mentioned: 仙台ターミナルビル株式会社、ラクトフーズ株式会社、小原木本舗大徳屋長久

Facts:
- 400 yen each (tax included)
- 200 yen (tax included)
- Sells 600,000 units annually

## The girl of the moment, 一ノ瀬瑠菜ちゃん, makes her first appearance in 月チャン!!

- Published: 2026-09-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000899.000040601.html
- anchor: #n2481915
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社秋田書店、月刊少年チャンピオン

Facts:
- Special price: 750 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 160 employees

## 一般社団法人日本オフサイト建築協会 signs an agreement with 高知県 on the construction of emergency temporary housing during disasters

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:53:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000082040.html
- anchor: #n2482143
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本オフサイト建築協会、高知県

Facts:
- This marks the 10th such agreement in 高知県

## ライブリークリニック revises standard prices for Onda Lift (Onda Pro) effective August 20, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000181044.html
- anchor: #n2482384
- Companies mentioned: ライブリークリニック、DEKA社

Facts:
- 1回あたりの所要時間：15～30分程度

## Honoka, the martial arts enthusiast and schoolgirl fighter from コーエーテクモ’s fighting game “DEAD OR ALIVE 6,” becomes a 1/7-scale figure!

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000125641.html
- anchor: #n2482066
- Companies mentioned: コーエーテクモ、コーエーテクモゲームス、海洋堂、TSUTAYA、あみあみ、でじたみん、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、DMM、豆魚雷、SOOTANG HOBBY、海洋堂フィギュアミュージアム黒壁 龍遊館、海洋堂ホビー館四万十、海洋堂オンラインストア、ホビーロビー東京、ホビーロビー大阪、中国Tmall海洋堂旗艦店

Facts:
- Approximately 260 mm tall (including base)
- Suggested retail price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
- Scheduled for release: June 2027

## Marie Rose, the mysterious little-devil servant from コーエーテクモ’s fighting game “DEAD OR ALIVE 6,” becomes a 1/7-scale figure!

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000125641.html
- anchor: #n2482065
- Companies mentioned: コーエーテクモ、コーエーテクモゲームス、株式会社海洋堂、TSUTAYA、あみあみ、でじたみん、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、DMM、豆魚雷、SOOTANG HOBBY、海洋堂フィギュアミュージアム黒壁 龍遊館、海洋堂ホビー館四万十、海洋堂オンラインストア、ホビーロビー東京、ホビーロビー大阪、中国Tmall海洋堂旗艦店

Facts:
- Approximately 250 mm tall (including base)
- Suggested retail price: 33,000 yen (tax included)

## Announcement of companies selected to exhibit at the “Needs-Seeds Matching Exchange 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:30:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000144328.html
- anchor: #n2482067
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人テクノエイド協会

Facts:
- A total of 131 companies and organizations have confirmed their participation in the online and in-person exhibitions.
- The previous event in Tokyo (fiscal 2025) welcomed approximately 1,000 participants

## [First arrival in Kyushu!] Adult hangout ガブ飲み処 鬼ぞりゴリラ opens its first location in Kokura, Fukuoka, on September 11 (Friday)! To celebrate the opening, draft beer will be served for 99 yen!

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000372.000012709.html
- anchor: #n2482068
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイブグループ、ガブ飲み処 鬼ぞりゴリラ

Facts:
- A spacious venue with 190 seats
- 290 yen (before tax)
- 980 yen (before tax)
- 590 yen (before tax)
- 200 yen (before tax)

## Where Setouchi’s scenery and art come together. Works to be exhibited at the “Setouchi T-shirt Art Exhibition 2026” [Ehime Prefecture: キスケ株式会社]

- Published: 2026-09-04T09:15:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000110610.html
- anchor: #n2482069
- Companies mentioned: キスケ株式会社、kSc（Kisuke Sauna Club）、喜助の湯

Facts:
- to be held in Ehime Prefecture in September 2026
- Nonaka’s exhibition participation marks the second consecutive year, following last year

## Liu Chien-kuo registers to run for Yunlin County magistrate; Chang Chia-chun promotes Douliu pomelos

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:45:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040132.aspx
- anchor: #n2482721
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、雲林縣政府、斗六市公所、農會

Facts:
- Chose to register on Sept. 4

## 雲林縣政府：文旦今年產量減2成 甜度未受影響

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:44:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040131.aspx
- anchor: #n2482722
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣政府、斗六市、雲林縣政府農業處

Facts:
- 產量約減少2成
- Yunlin pomelos are grown on about 235 hectares
- Total output is about 4,700 metric tons
- 斗六市種植面積占超過7成
- A total of 183 hectares

## President Lai: I don't praise people lightly; I'd give Chen Chi-mai 7 stars

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:41:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040130.aspx
- anchor: #n2482719
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- I might give him 7 stars
- The remediation was originally expected to take 17 years
- But the land was handed over to 台積電 within 2 and a half years

## Chen Chi-mai: When I lost the 2018 election, I once thought my political career had reached its end

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:40:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040129.aspx
- anchor: #n2482720
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、中油、理想國

Facts:
- Kaohsiung has a piece of 中油 land spanning nearly 200 hectares
- 台積電 demanded that the matter be handled within 2 and a half years
- 台積電 took 210,000 tons of water from Kaohsiung
- Kaohsiung dug 110 wells over 2 years
- Water output totaled 340,000 tons

## 芮芭奇娜 beats 馬內羅 in straight sets to reach the 3rd round of the US Open women's singles

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:38:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040128.aspx
- anchor: #n2482709
- Companies mentioned: 芮芭奇娜、馬內羅、莎芭蓮卡、萬卓索娃、斯塔羅杜布采娃、莎卡瑞

Facts:
- By scores of 6-2 and 6-4
- She needs to win 3 more matches
- Lost in the 4th round
- The 2nd round of the French Open
- By scores of 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), and 6-2

## Another gas leak reported at AEON in Japan; Chiba mall evacuated, no injuries

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:36:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040127.aspx
- anchor: #n2482710
- Companies mentioned: AEON、LPIO、朝日電視台、日本經濟新聞

Facts:
- At around 9:10 a.m.

## New Zealand approves MDMA treatment for PTSD, becoming the world's 2nd country after Australia

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:34:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040126.aspx
- anchor: #n2482705
- Companies mentioned: 紐西蘭藥品暨醫療器材安全管理局、美國食品暨藥物管理局、哈瑪斯、諾瓦

Facts:
- The world's second country to approve using this type of party drug to treat PTSD
- All patients receiving this therapy must be at least 18 years old

## 光州雙年展 to open; representative director regrets 中國館's withdrawal

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:30:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040125.aspx
- anchor: #n2482706
- Companies mentioned: 光州雙年展、中國館、台灣館

Facts:
- 光州4日專電

## 高雄建商 faces detention over unpaid taxes; former person in charge raises funds in court to pay in installments

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:29:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609040124.aspx
- anchor: #n2482707
- Companies mentioned: 高雄建商、高雄執行分署、法務部行政執行署高雄分署

Facts:
- The cumulative outflow of funds reached more than a hundred million
- In court, relatives and friends hastily transferred 2 million to pay the amount

## 內政部: Taiwan has 2,450 smart-building certifications; sustainable smart cities initiative to continue

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:28:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040123.aspx
- anchor: #n2482708
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、中央研究院

Facts:
- A total of 2,450 public and private buildings nationwide have obtained smart-building certifications or candidate certificates
- A total of 39 outstanding smart buildings have been selected over 5 editions
- This time, 8 public and private projects combining innovation and practical value were selected in the final round

## Unidentified backpack found at MRT Xinpu Minsheng Station; police cordon off area and place it in a bomb-disposal drum

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:23:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609040122.aspx
- anchor: #n2482664
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府警察局海山分局、內政部警政署刑事警察局偵查第五大隊

Facts:
- Police received a report at 11 a.m. today
- The backpack was placed in a bomb-disposal drum at 12:44 p.m.
- The site was reopened at 12:50 p.m.

## 綠捷 inspection robots enter semiconductor plants; quadruped robots targeted for use next year

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:23:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040121.aspx
- anchor: #n2482665
- Companies mentioned: 綠捷、GreenTrans、台塑、台塑新智能

Facts:
- Inspection robots have a 100% domestic production rate
- Quadruped robots are expected to reach a 100% local production rate in 2027

## Tamsui college student reportedly became disoriented after drinking water while working at a pharmacy and struggled home; owner suspected of drugging her, sent to prosecutors

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:22:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609040120.aspx
- anchor: #n2482666
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、新北市警察局淡水分局、士林地方法院、士林地檢署

Facts:
- The 50-year-old pharmacy owner, surnamed Chen

## 商研院: Exports are driving Taiwan's economy, with external strength and domestic weakness; uneven industrial development should be guarded against

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:09:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040119.aspx
- anchor: #n2482662
- Companies mentioned: 商研院

Facts:
- 5 sub-indicators in the peer indicator series

## Taoyuan officer hit female scooter rider while on duty, leaving her disabled; court orders NT$7.44 million in compensation in retrial

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:09:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609040118.aspx
- anchor: #n2482663
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府警察局、八德分局、台灣高等法院

Facts:
- Ordered to pay more than NT$7.44 million in compensation
- 八德分局 ordered to pay more than NT$5.55 million
- Ruling revised, ordering Bade Police Precinct to pay more than NT$7.81 million
- Ordered to pay Yang more than NT$4.91 million
- Yang's parents were each awarded NT$320,000
- Loss of work capacity: 84%

## Cho Jung-tai: We welcome all forms of diverse green-energy development in Taiwan with open arms

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:05:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040117.aspx
- anchor: #n2482561
- Companies mentioned: 台灣電力股份有限公司

Facts:
- Taiwan ranks 3rd in the world for installed offshore wind power capacity
- Ranks 5th in cumulative installed capacity

## Chinese statement refers to the 'two Koreas'; South Korea expresses concern

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:01:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609040116.aspx
- anchor: #n2482559
- Companies mentioned: 韓聯社、中央社、中共中央政治局、外交部、中國外交部、南韓國家安保室

Facts:
- The document was issued at a meeting between the Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers in Seoul on Aug. 19 this year
- Wi Sung-lac said at a closed-door press briefing on Aug. 28

## 巨茂: Orders on hand exceed NT$3 billion, with visibility through 2030

- Published: 2026-09-04T14:00:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040115.aspx
- anchor: #n2482560
- Companies mentioned: 巨茂應用材料、富邦綜合證券

Facts:
- Orders on hand exceed NT$3 billion
- Visibility extends through 2030
- Revenue exceeded NT$600 million in the first half of this year
- Up more than 50% year over year
- Full-year revenue is expected to exceed NT$1.5 billion
- The company is aiming for 30% growth next year

## Southern blood banks sound alarm as A and O blood supplies fall below 3 days; public urged to donate when the rain lets up

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:58:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040114.aspx
- anchor: #n2482517

Days of heavy rain in southern Taiwan have reduced blood donations. The Kaohsiung Blood Center has issued a shortage alert and urged the public to donate to ease the blood-bank crisis.

## Keelung River rises; New Taipei's Xizhi closes 2 bridges and activates the Yuanshanzi flood diversion

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:58:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040113.aspx
- anchor: #n2482518

As the Keelung River rose, New Taipei City's Xizhi District closed two bridges, and the Yuanshanzi flood diversion facility was activated to protect against flooding.

Facts:
- Rising water levels in the Keelung River led to the closure of Gongbei Bridge and Baofu Bridge in Xizhi District
- The Yuanshanzi flood diversion facility began diverting water at 11:10 a.m.
- This was the Yuanshanzi flood diversion facility's 2nd diversion this year
- This was the 67th diversion since the Yuanshanzi flood diversion facility began operating in 93

## OpenAI launches new GPT-6 Astra model, touts cybersecurity protections

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609040112.aspx
- anchor: #n2482425
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、Hugging Face

OpenAI has launched its most powerful AI model, GPT-6 Astra, emphasizing cybersecurity protections to counter new online threats. The model is designed to autonomously handle complex computer tasks, marking the arrival of the AGI era.

## Disparities in university dorm quality spark debate; civic groups put forward 5 demands to promote housing policy

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:53:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040111.aspx
- anchor: #n2482426
- Companies mentioned: 青年思潮、台灣學生聯合會、OURs都市改革組織、教育部、政大學生會

Facts:
- Some dormitories at National Chengchi University are already 40 years old
- Average space per person is just 1.134 ping

## Miraculous rescues after Nepal flash floods: workers trapped in tunnel for 9 days pulled out one after another

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:45:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040110.aspx
- anchor: #n2482424
- Companies mentioned: 翠蘇里3A、The Kathmandu Post、Rastriya Swatantra Party、Independent Power Producers Association of Nepal、NDRRMA

Facts:
- At least 557 workers are missing
- About 115 people are believed to be trapped in the main tunnel
- At least 1,259 people have died
- More than 5,000 people remain missing
- About 900 workers are missing
- About 500 people are believed to be trapped in the tunnel

## New Taipei rescue dogs align with international standards, renew advanced training agreement with Japan's OPDES

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:43:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040109.aspx
- anchor: #n2482422
- Companies mentioned: 新北市消防局、日本犬隻綜合教育社會化促進協會（OPDES）、國際搜救犬組織（IRO）

Facts:
- About 30 people are expected to take part in the training

## International visitors to the Philippines rise in first 8 months; Taiwanese visitors top 150,000, ranking 7th

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:39:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040108.aspx
- anchor: #n2482423
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓觀光部、台灣

Facts:
- A cumulative 4.11 million international visitors welcomed
- Up 3.7% from the same period last year
- 台灣 ranked 7th, with 154,957 visitors
- Visitors from the United States totaled 818,318.
- South Korea ranked second with 727,379 visitors.
- Japan ranked third with 350,191 visitors.
- China: 310,088 visitors.
- Australia: 234,156 visitors.
- Canada: 231,972 visitors.
- United Kingdom: 132,370 visitors.
- Singapore: 126,812 visitors.
- India: 77,883 visitors.
- China recorded the largest growth in international visitor arrivals, at 69.15%.
- India came next, at 32.20%.

## Dong Ruibin hopes the financial industry will become Taiwan’s “mountains protecting the people” and safeguard everyone’s needs.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:38:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040107.aspx
- anchor: #n2482391
- Companies mentioned: 金融總會、台灣金融服務業聯合總會、財訊雙週刊、金管會、台灣上市公司、TISA

Facts:
- The nonperforming loan ratio at domestic banks is just 0.14%.
- Outstanding loans to small and medium-sized enterprises total nearly NT$11.3 trillion.
- Loans to small and medium-sized enterprises account for 62.60% of all corporate loans.
- The market capitalization of 台灣上市公司 has reached NT$140 trillion.
- The cumulative number of TISA accounts opened has reached 244,000.
- Assets in the accounts total 21.06 billion.

## Son heads to the U.S. for an exchange program; Chiang Wan-an hopes for room, while Shen Po-yang urges protection for the child.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:37:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040106.aspx
- anchor: #n2482392
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立建國高級中學、台北市政府、民主進步黨

Facts:
- The Taipei City Education Department’s international student exchange program has only 25 slots.

## Tainan’s August rainfall is the second-highest in more than a century; pumping volume equals 1 南化水庫.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:36:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040105.aspx
- anchor: #n2482393
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、中央氣象署、南化水庫

Tainan City recorded its second-highest rainfall on record in August, with cumulative precipitation reaching 1,372.5 millimeters. Pumping stations across the city were mobilized, pumping a total volume equivalent to 1 南化水庫.

Facts:
- There were 21 rainy days in August.
- Cumulative rainfall at the Tainan weather station was 1,372.5 millimeters.
- The city pumped a total of about 81 million metric tons of water.
- Cumulative rainfall in Rende District from Aug. 21 to 25 was 1,134 millimeters.
- Yongkang District recorded 503 millimeters of rain in 24 hours.
- Tainan’s August climate average (1991-2020): 466.1 millimeters.
- The total volume pumped from Aug. 21 to 25 was about 74.6 million metric tons.

## Heavy rain alerts issued for Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Toucheng in Yilan; heavy rain expected north of central Taiwan and in mountainous areas.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:36:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040104.aspx
- anchor: #n2482394
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Taipei, 4

## Ye Zhulin registers to run for 澎湖縣長, pledging to distribute NT$10,000 in economic stimulus funds if elected.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:33:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040103.aspx
- anchor: #n2482385
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣長、馬公市長、民進黨、國民黨、台聯黨

Facts:
- Each county resident will receive a NT$10,000 economic stimulus payment.
- Six people have completed registration.

## Sha Zichen earns a relief win in the minor leagues; Su Lanhong strikes out 9 over 4.2 innings, gives up a homer and takes the loss.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:30:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040102.aspx
- anchor: #n2482386
- Companies mentioned: 運動家隊、教士隊、西雅圖水手隊

Facts:
- Pitched 4 scoreless innings
- Recorded 6 strikeouts.
- Earned his 3rd win of the season
- Struck out 9 over 4.2 innings as a starter.
- Struck out 9.
- Gave up a home run and 2 runs.
- Suffered his 4th loss of the season at the 1A level.

## 日本製紙’s Yatsushiro mill chimney catches fire briefly during demolition; cutting work sends up a fireball.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:30:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040101.aspx
- anchor: #n2482387
- Companies mentioned: 日本製紙、日本放送協會（NHK）、熊本電視台（TKU）

Facts:
- A chimney 110 meters tall.
- 10 workers hired by 日本製紙 for the construction work.

## 王薀 sentenced to 12 years in first-instance ruling in meditation center murder case; separately indicted over abuse of female follower.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:22:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609040100.aspx
- anchor: #n2482343
- Companies mentioned: 王薀、王江鎮、蔡姓女信徒、蔣姓女子、台北地檢署、台北地方法院、台灣高等法院、ALEXANDER SYED

Facts:
- Sentenced to 12 years in the first-instance ruling.
- Prosecutors indict Wang and 7 others.
- Forced Chiang to eat 10 cans of eight-treasure porridge within 1 day.
- Chiang vomited after eating the 8th can.

## Heavy rain halts 台鐵’s Shen’ao and Pingxi lines until 4 p.m.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:22:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040099.aspx
- anchor: #n2482249
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Service suspended until 4 p.m.
- Starting at 11 a.m.

## 疾管署 offers a buy-1-get-1 deal on HIV testing kits for a limited 2 weeks.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:21:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040098.aspx
- anchor: #n2482250
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署、衛福部、聯合國愛滋規劃署（UNAIDS）

Facts:
- Customers need only pay NT$245 for a kit and shipping.
- A total of 537 new HIV infections were reported in the first 7 months of this year.
- Up 5% slightly from the same period last year.
- Taiwan’s rate reached 93% in 2025.
- This means 7% (about 2,000-plus people) have been infected but have not yet been screened or diagnosed through medical care.

## Heavy rain continues in Keelung, flooding multiple areas; city government activates Level 1 disaster response and remains on high alert.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:18:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040097.aspx
- anchor: #n2482251
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市、基隆市消防局

Facts:
- Cumulative rainfall over the past 24 hours was 162 millimeters.

## Lee Sichuan registers to run; independents and the Taiwan People’s Party lend support, while Hou You-yi calls for a handover.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:17:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040096.aspx
- anchor: #n2482252
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨、台灣民眾黨、無黨團結聯盟

Facts:
- Visit all 29 districts of New Taipei
- New Taipei, with a population of 4.04 million.

## 永豐金控 donates NT$247 million to National Chengchi University to build a financial learning lab and revamp its social capital center.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:13:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040095.aspx
- anchor: #n2482246
- Companies mentioned: 永豐金控、永豐銀行、永豐金證券、政治大學

Facts:
- NT$247 million.

## Gao Yicheng: Shortage of new talent makes expanding the financial talent pool urgent.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:10:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040094.aspx
- anchor: #n2482247
- Companies mentioned: 金融研訓院、國際貨幣基金、七大工業國組織、台灣個人投資儲蓄帳戶

Facts:
- Taiwan’s gross national savings as a percentage of GDP is 46.78%.
- The global average is 26.11%.

## China’s missile test raises concerns; Pacific island nations express concern, with only 諾魯 objecting.

- Published: 2026-09-04T13:08:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040093.aspx
- anchor: #n2482248
- Companies mentioned: 諾魯、帛琉、澳洲、澳洲廣播公司

Facts:
- Test launches must be announced at least 24 hours in advance.
- 諾魯 has switched diplomatic recognition between Beijing and Taipei several times in the past, and restored diplomatic ties with China in 2024.