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Tokyo's former expressway is becoming a 2-kilometer sky park in Ginza
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Tokyo is turning the decommissioned KK Line into a pedestrian-focused green space above Ginza, with public opening phases expected around 2030. The project matters because it could reshape one of the city’s busiest commercial districts while…
Bamboo Forever showcases Teppo skewer manufacturing at Manufacturing World Japan
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Guilin Bamboo Forever Technology Co., Ltd. used Manufacturing World Japan to spotlight precision bamboo Teppo skewers for food service, retail and industrial production.
Japan’s rare earth push raises Arctic and deep-sea risks
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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.
MyFlyYatra expands premium Japan flight booking from the US
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MyFlyYatra says it is expanding premium flight options from the United States to Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa, as demand rises for business and first-class travel.
Japan edge AI market projected to hit $40.81 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says Japan’s edge AI market was worth $7.79 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $40.81 billion by 2030. The report points to cloud workloads, smart wearables, 5G and industrial adoption as key growth drivers, while…
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Japan’s hemp expo returns to Tokyo with a new Omotesando venue
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JIHE 2026 will bring Japan International Hemp Expo back to Tokyo on Nov. 13-14, 2026, with a two-day CBD and hemp trade and community event at House of OMOTESANDO. Organizers say the expanded, whole-building format is designed to increase business…
Istanbul studio’s Akihabara gacha game catches fire in Japan
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Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara launched in Early Access on Steam on June 8 and quickly drew Japanese VTubers, streamers and players into marathon sessions.
KDDI and JR East expand free data top-ups to 83 stations for Japan SIM users
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KDDI and JR East will expand the povo Data Oasis service for Japan SIM users starting June 9, 2026, adding more stations and bringing the total to 83. The update gives inbound travelers another way to get free mobile data at JR East-area stations…
KDDI and JR East expand free data access for Japan SIM users to 83 stations
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KDDI and JR East are broadening the povo Data Oasis service for inbound travelers using Japan SIM, with free data top-ups available at 83 stations from June 9, 2026. The move ties mobile connectivity more closely to rail travel and airport access…
AlmaLinux 9.2 gets Common Criteria security certification in Japan
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AlmaLinux OS 9.2 has earned Common Criteria certification in Japan, adding third-party security validation for the community-run enterprise Linux distribution.
Electroninks partners with SAKATA INX and SIIX to grow in Japan
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Electroninks has formed a strategic partnership with SAKATA INX and SIIX to expand sales, technical support and market development for its conductive ink products in Japan.
Tokyo and Osaka stay top Japan package routes for 2026
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Diper Tour says Tokyo and Osaka remain the strongest group-travel routes in Japan for 2026, helped by fast rail links, dense attractions and growing use of online booking platforms.
Aker BioMarine launches Krill Oil Week in Japan
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Aker BioMarine is bringing its global Krill Oil Week campaign to Japan June 21-27 to promote krill oil, preventive wellness and healthy aging in a fast-growing nutraceutical market.
Five Japanese startups named to 2026 Innovation Showcase
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Japan Society of Northern California selected five startups from 50 nominees for the 2026 Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Innovation Showcase.
Cybertrust Japan unveils trusted infrastructure vision for critical infrastructure AI era
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Cybertrust Japan on June 16 announced a new trusted infrastructure vision aimed at helping critical infrastructure operators manage software transparency, data authenticity and OSS risk as AI use expands.
Kani Doraku touts crab dining experience for foreign visitors in Japan
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Kani Doraku is positioning its crab-focused restaurants as a must-try experience for international travelers visiting Japan, with a flagship in Osaka’s Dotonbori district and locations across the country.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze lead MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 handed major honors to Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze at its second ceremony Saturday at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event expanded its international reach with performances from artists across Asia and the West,…
Travelers in Japan use about 1 GB of mobile data a day, study says
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A new study from Travelsim Asia analyzed 102 Japan eSIM trips from 2024 to 2026 and found travelers typically use about 4.7 GB per trip, or roughly 1 GB per day on shorter visits.
OWARAI ASAKUSA brings English comedy to Tokyo this July
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A new 100% English sketch-comedy show, OWARAI ASAKUSA, will run for eight nights at Asakusa Toyokan in Tokyo from July 10 to July 17, 2026. The production is aimed at international tourists and follows a sold-out Chicago showcase at The Second…
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