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Jag Project launches free open-source app to digitize Japan’s neighborhood circular board
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Tokyo-based Jag Project, LLC has released Jag Kairanban-app, a free open-source web app that moves neighborhood association notices from paper clipboards to smartphones.
Simigo spotlights eSIM connectivity for autumn travelers in Japan
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As Japan draws visitors for peak autumn foliage and seasonal tourism, Simigo is pushing digital mobile access as a planning priority for international travelers.
BackTrack expands Omakase MEO to local businesses in Asia and Europe
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BackTrack Inc. has launched its Google Maps management tool Omakase MEO for local businesses in Japan, the UK and other countries across Asia and Europe.
Xross Road launches TokiMake in Japan for AI anime story creation
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Xross Road has launched TokiMake in Japan, an app that lets users create, publish, and chat with fully voiced anime-style characters and stories.
Solo dev updates Japanese card battler with Apple and Google sign-in
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M OFFICE released version 1.0.4 of Onmyo Gogyo: Survival Burst, adding Apple and Google account sign-in, new boss skills and bug fixes to the free iOS and Android card game.
ai& launches video generation service built on its Japan infrastructure
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ai& has launched ai& video, a new service that turns text, photos and existing clips into generated video in as little as 12 seconds on the company’s infrastructure in Japan.
Japanese inventor’s antiviral water-tech paper lands in Scientific Reports
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Human Network says its Hatano-RCMF system combined with acidic spring water from Nakanozawa Onsen can fully inactivate highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in one minute.
IGNITE publishes English retail guide as Japan changes tax-free shopping rules
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IGNITE Co., Ltd. has released an English-language guide to Japan’s retail market for overseas brands and retailers as the country prepares to change tax-free shopping rules on Nov. 1, 2026. The guide is aimed at companies weighing entry into a…
CIO to launch first Japan-built charger on Kickstarter Nov. 5
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Osaka-based CIO is bringing charger production to Japan for the first time with NovaPort III, a 65W USB-C charger set to launch on Kickstarter on Nov. 5. The move marks a new manufacturing step for the company as it tries to prove Japan-made…
TBCASoft launches HIVEX merchant campaign with iPASS and 7-ELEVEN in Taiwan
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TBCASoft says a new HIVEX Merchant Program promotion with iPASS Corp. and 7-ELEVEN in Taiwan gives eligible PayPay users from Japan a 50% discount on selected iPASS stored-value cards.
Monolith Law Office and Wisebeam Law Firm launch Japan-Taiwan legal alliance
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Monolith Law Office and Wisebeam Law Firm have launched a strategic partnership and joint website to serve companies operating between Japan and Taiwan.
TAIMATSU launches FE knife brand with debut ZAKU series
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. has introduced FE, a new kitchen knife brand built around global manufacturing methods and Japanese design principles.
Genealogical Institute of Japan publishes 10th academic paper and expands ancestral research services
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The Genealogical Institute of Japan said it published the 10th paper in its academic series on Oct. 2 and is offering full-scale Japanese ancestral research for descendants worldwide.
R3 Stem Cell review highlights early promise for umbilical cord cells in arthritis
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R3 Medical Research and R3 Stem Cell published a peer-reviewed review in Regenerative Therapy on umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Xceptor expands Japan investment with new hires and Japanese UI
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Xceptor said it is expanding investment in Japan to speed automation in post-trade operations for financial institutions.
Daiwabo Information System to sell 1stProtect cybersecurity products in Japan
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Daiwabo Information System has signed a distributorship agreement with 1stProtect Corp and 1stProtect Japan to sell endpoint security and cybersecurity products in Japan.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Kyoto knife store near Kawaramachi Station
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. is using a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in central Kyoto to showcase Japanese kitchen knives, artisan techniques, and cultural craftsmanship to domestic and international visitors.
Skyfall launches SKYFLAG in the U.S. market
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Skyfall US Inc. has launched the rewarded marketing platform SKYFLAG in the United States, marking the Tokyo company’s latest step in overseas expansion.
Syntech Metals expands aluminum alloy options for Japan market
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Syntech Metals Limited is pitching custom extrusion, CNC machining and surface-treatment services for Japanese industrial, automotive and precision-part buyers.
FTTR market seen topping $6 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the fiber-to-the-room market is emerging as a fast-growing niche in broadband and in-building connectivity, with global revenue projected to surpass $6 billion by 2030. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead regional…
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