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Marin Sake Imports and JuJu Labs have formed a strategic partnership that makes Marin Sake the exclusive master distributor for Next World Wines and Next World Sakes in U.S. retail, with market development in Japan.

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Philippine Airlines is offering travelers in Japan up to 30% off base fares on select routes through a three-day flash sale from July 15 to 17, 2026. The promotion is aimed at holiday and year-end travel, with added Japan-to-Manila service later…

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AOJ Language School will host its first online information session for the Fall Semester 2026 on Sept. 12 in Japan time, with applications already open and classes spanning JLPT N5 to N1. The session will walk prospective students through…

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J+B Showroom is hosting its seasonal exhibition Love Japan Summer at Brooklyn Beauty/Fashion Labo from July 1-31, featuring Japanese craftsmanship from Ibasen and PAS. The show aims to connect New York buyers, designers and consumers with…

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Japanese photographer Shintarrow Yoshikawa has opened “Reverse Mediator” at Gallery Walk in Tokyo, the third exhibition in a trilogy that moves from animals to people to landscapes.

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DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has launched two seasonal craft experiences that let visitors make custom Slime souvenirs.

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VandS Clinic says it is on track to reach 75 branches by the end of 2026, adding new locations in South Korea and Japan as it scales its medical aesthetics network.

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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.

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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…

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The global in-mold labels market is projected to grow from $2.84 billion in 2025 to $4.90 billion by 2035 as recyclability rules push brands toward mono-material packaging.

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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…

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Koku Inc. launched Tokyo Islands Explorer on July 9, 2026, an English-language booking platform that bundles lodging, inter-island transport and activities across Tokyo’s Izu Islands.

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Tyrone Hashimoto and the Lakeside Struttin’ Band will perform at Crop in Machida City, Tokyo, on Aug. 22, 2026, as the group marks 20 years together.

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SMART EXCHANGE Co., Ltd. says its unmanned foreign currency exchange network topped 1,000 units nationwide in February 2026 and handled more than 2 million transactions a year as Japan’s inbound tourism keeps rising.

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China’s export-oriented wood panel suppliers are facing tighter emission rules, FSC traceability demands and rising global furniture demand.

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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.

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hololive Dreams, also known as holodori, launched its first Spotlight Event, “Ultimate Summer For Me?” on Aug. 17 in Japan.

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Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders Aug. 19, 2026, for a new 1/4-scale Albedo ED Ver. statue from Overlord.

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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.

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Obayashi Corporation is piloting Tektome’s construction-specific AI platform for statutory and local ordinance research during early design work.