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Shintarrow Yoshikawa opens Reverse Mediator in Tokyo
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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.
Dragon Quest Island adds limited-time Slime crafts in Japan
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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.
VandS Clinic expands toward 75 branches across Korea and Japan
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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.
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 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…
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…
ENCLONY pushes global expansion with tablet inspection tech
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ENCLONY is expanding its pharmaceutical inspection business across North America, Europe and Japan with automated tablet and capsule vision systems and integrated laser printing.
Koku launches English booking platform for Tokyo’s Izu Islands
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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.
SMART EXCHANGE passes 1,000 currency exchange machines in Japan
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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.
World Baseball Network redesigns WorldBaseball.com to spotlight global baseball markets
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World Baseball Network has redesigned WorldBaseball.com to broaden coverage of baseball beyond mainstream U.S. attention and highlight players, leagues and countries driving the sport’s global growth.
hiTechMODA stages Tokyo runway with global designers and cultural performers
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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.
Chipshow highlights certifications and global support for outdoor LED displays
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Shenzhen Chip Optech Co., Ltd. is pitching its outdoor LED display business around model-specific certifications, in-house manufacturing control and regional warehousing in the U.S. and Europe.
STARCHIUM unveils AI platform that turns prompts into CAD drawings in 2 minutes
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STARCHIUM says its new ArchiPilot platform can generate editable DXF drawings from simple prompts in about 2 minutes, cutting drafting labor by up to 96.4% in one project example.
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.
Bunker fuel market seen hitting $185.12 billion by 2035 as shipping decarbonization accelerates
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The global bunker fuel market is projected to rise from $134.05 billion in 2025 to $185.12 billion by 2035, driven less by volume growth than by a rapid shift toward low-carbon marine fuels.
Maritime logistics market seen topping $1.1 trillion by 2035
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The global maritime logistics services market is projected to rise from $679.0 billion in 2026 to about $1,127.8 billion by 2035 as regulation, route disruptions and digital tools reshape ocean freight.
Constar maps 10-country contact lens import rules for 2026
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Constar released a 2026 compliance guide showing how contact lens import rules differ across 10 major markets, from the US and EU to India, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
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.
Prime 1 Studio opens pre-orders for God of War: Ragnarok Atreus statue
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Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders Aug. 20, 2026, for a 1/3-scale Atreus statue from God of War: Ragnarok.
NDC pitches hot melt glue dispensers for industrial production lines
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NDC Engineering & Manufacturing (Fujian) Co., Ltd is highlighting its hot melt glue dispenser machines for industrial production lines as global demand grows for automation, faster line speeds and tighter environmental compliance.
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