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Cloudbric WAF+ ranked No. 1 in the Web Application Firewall category and No. 2 in Cyberattack Countermeasures in IT Trend’s H1 2026 ranking in Japan.

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プレミアムキッチン家電ブランドのKuvings（クビンス）は、2026年8月4日から6日に東京ビッグサイトで開かれるCAFERES JAPAN 2026に出展する。新型業務用スロージューサー「CS800」を初公開し、業務用ジューサーとブレンダーのラインアップを訴求する。 Why it matters: - クビンスは、カフェやベーカリー、外食業界向けの主要展示会で業務用機器の存在感を高める。 -…

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iASK Inc. has launched Japan Medical Finder, a free mobile-friendly platform that helps foreign visitors and residents locate 2,784 hospitals and clinics across Japan.

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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN France Blue Store in Paris, giving the Japanese knife brand a second customer-facing location in the city.

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AUSTEM ExT is widening its role in Japan’s commercial vehicle aftermarket as demand stays strong for diesel aftertreatment parts used in trucks and buses.

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TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 drew about 80,000 visitors to Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, combining a global projection mapping contest with outdoor light art installations.

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KingPo Technology Development Limited has appointed Techno Science Japan Co., Ltd. as an authorized distributor under a new strategic cooperation and distribution agreement.

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A Malawi-based, solar-powered language platform launched in June 2026 through a partnership between NPO Seibo Japan and Beehive Centre of Social Enterprise.

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SAKEANI JAPAN plans to launch Kokushu Seijo in September 2026, pairing seasonal Japanese sake and shochu with original audio programs narrated by voice actors.

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KYOTO VALLEY Co., Ltd. will hold a press conference in Kyoto on July 28, 2026, to announce a new professional men’s volleyball team managed primarily by university students.

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Housing Japan says Tokyo remains free of pied-à-terre, vacancy and non-resident property taxes just as New York City’s new surcharge on qualifying second homes took effect July 1, 2026. The contrast could matter for U.S. buyers comparing long-term…

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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN’s first overseas retail store in Paris on March 20, 2026, marking the Japanese kitchen knife brand’s expansion beyond Japan.

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Japan’s battery storage market is shifting into a buildout phase as Energy Vault, Neoen, Itochu, PowerX and others push utility-scale projects across multiple prefectures.

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LOOK UP Times Square is expanding into Tokyo as founder and curator Rachel D. Vancelette begins a July 25-Aug. 6 cultural tour to seek partnerships with Japanese institutions, artists and creative groups.

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MapZamurai has expanded its Japan-focused travel platform with bookable experiences tied to locations on its interactive map. The update links travel stories, videos, tours, activities, and digital guides so travelers can move from inspiration to…

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Japan’s semiconductor device market is projected to rise from $60.81 billion in 2025 to $95.82 billion by 2035, driven by government-backed fab spending, automotive electrification, and AI infrastructure demand.

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PixAI has completed the first season of PixAI Creator Lab, a co-creation program that helped six creators build longer-form projects ranging from visual novels to original IP and games.

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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…

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Phio Pharmaceuticals said it secured three notices of allowance and one grant decision for INTASYL compounds across the United States, Canada and Japan.

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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.