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Japan Ski Experience launches expanded ski lodging booking platform
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Japan Ski Experience has rolled out a new accommodation booking platform covering more than 5,800 stays across Niseko, Hakuba, Furano and Rusutsu.
Hubject and Plugo team up to push Plug&Charge in Japan
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Hubject and Tokyo-based Plugo said they will work together to speed Plug&Charge adoption across Japan’s EV charging market, with a focus on CPOs, eMSPs and OEMs. The partnership is aimed at making charging simpler for drivers as Japan weighs…
Wi-SUN Alliance names LocosLab first European FAN test lab
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Wi-SUN Alliance has appointed Germany-based LocosLab as Europe’s first authorized Wi-SUN Field Area Network test lab, giving device makers a local path to certify products for markets including North America, Brazil, Japan and Australia/New…
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo adds intimate tea ceremony in its Japanese garden
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching the Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony, a new overnight-guest experience led by ceramic artist and tea master Shota Yamada in the hotel’s seasonal garden.
TAIMATSU opens MUSASHI JAPAN knife store near Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
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TAIMATSU has opened a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi district as it enters its third fiscal year.
JCA, zenkenkai to host 50th anniversary event for 5,000 guests in Japan
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Japan Chiropractic Association and zenkenkai will mark their 50th anniversary with a major ceremony on Sept. 8, 2027, at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.
Five electric grill makers to watch in 2026
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Five manufacturers from the U.S., Europe, Japan and China are shaping the electric grill market as outdoor cooking shifts toward compact, safer and more document-ready products.
Rhinoflux and Swing start sewage sludge-to-power trial in Japan
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Rhinoflux and Swing Corporation have begun a proof-of-concept trial in Japan to test Hydro Chemical Looping on sewage sludge from treatment plants.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Shibuya main store for Japanese kitchen knives
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Main Store in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, placing its Japanese kitchen knife brand in a high-traffic area for visitors and local shoppers.
PCNC pushes Socratic AI reading platform beyond Korea
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PCNC says its TOAPING platform uses AI recommendations, guided questioning and a 10,000-book digital library to help students build self-directed reading habits.
Yokohama forum will link circular economy ideas with investment and industry in New York
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About 200 leaders from cities, finance, startups and international organizations will meet in New York on Sept. 25 during Climate Week NYC 2026 to push circular economy ideas toward pilots and commercial deployment.
Taski launches Japanese Damascus knife duo for pre-order
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Tokyo-based douzo inc. has introduced two new Taski knives ahead of their fall shipping windows, with pre-orders now open at a 15% discount.
Bertoia Automobilia sale led by Wanlass sculpture and Franklin sedan
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Bertoia Auctions’ Aug. 28 Automobilia Sale in Vineland, New Jersey, was topped by a Stanley Wanlass bronze sculpture at $34,800 and a 1929 Franklin Series 11 sedan at $13,200. The 550-lot auction drew material from the David Bausch collection and…
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Kanazawa Higashi Chaya Store in Ishikawa Prefecture on Aug. 21, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife business into a historic craft and tourism district.
Crew Scaler draws attention for agentic AI security research and upskilling model
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Crew Scaler, a U.S.-based nonprofit, is getting notice in government, industry and education circles for research on multi-agent AI security and a learning framework for rapid professional upskilling.
JPEX America widens Japan-U.S. partnerships across healthcare and innovation
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JPEX America said Aug. 20 it is expanding cross-border work linking Japan and the U.S. through business development, healthcare, investment and innovation.
GlycanAge and ExoEarth partner on biological age testing in Japan
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GlycanAge and ExoEarth Corp. have signed an MOU to expand glycan-based biological age testing in Japan and launch joint aging research.
PlacidWay launches regenerative confidence tourism framework
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PlacidWay unveiled a new white paper and industry framework aimed at the fast-growing regenerative medicine travel market.
Metal packaging market seen reaching $198.2B by 2035
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The global metal packaging market is projected to grow from about $145.76 billion in 2025 to $198.20 billion by 2035, driven by demand for recyclable, durable packaging across food, beverages, healthcare, and personal care.
Non-coder launches Stacktube and publishes 314-page build logbook
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A Seoul solo studio has released Ship It, a 314-page record of how founder Bumjin Cho built AI-powered SaaS Stacktube over three months of evenings and weekends.
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