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PlacidWay, Cell Grand Clinic form Japan regenerative medicine partnership
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PlacidWay and Cell Grand Clinic have teamed up to help international patients access government-approved regenerative therapies in Osaka.
Ten private label wristwatch makers ranked for 2026 sourcing
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A 2026 reference review compiled ten private label and OEM/ODM wristwatch manufacturers across China, Japan, India and the United States for brand owners sourcing bespoke watch programs.
Rural Japan studio aims to bridge creative learning gaps
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A new community space in Kasai City, Hyogo, is trying to fill gaps left by shrinking school budgets and the loss of arts and coding programs.
Prime 1 Studio opens pre-orders for Predator 2 Elder Predator statue
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Prime 1 Studio is taking pre-orders for a new 1/3-scale Elder Predator statue from Predator 2 starting Sept. 10, 2026 in Japan.
Prime 1 Studio sets YouTube premiere for NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XIX
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Prime 1 Studio will premiere NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XIX on YouTube on Sept. 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. JST, with new character statues from multiple properties and genres.
Japan Medical Finder launches free hospital search tool for foreign patients
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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.
HIVEX and Binance Pay plan Web3 payments rollout in Japan
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TBCASoft and Binance Pay are teaming up to connect Binance Pay users with merchant acceptance through the HIVEX Network, starting in Japan with a planned Q3 2026 launch.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens third Paris knife store
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN France Red Store in Paris, marking the brand’s third location in the city as it pushes deeper into Europe’s Japanese kitchen knife market.
Kiteworks buys WAMNET Japan to expand into enterprise security market
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Kiteworks said Aug. 5, 2026, that it acquired WAMNET Japan K.K., giving the company its first direct presence in Japan’s enterprise security market.
Furuno receives live signals from Xona’s Pulsar LEO PNT satellite in Japan
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Furuno says it became the first company in Japan to receive live signals from Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar-0 satellite, with tests in Nishinomiya in June and at a Fukushima spoofing field test in July. The results point to a possible GNSS backup for…
Japan-Malawi platform links language lessons to school meals and jobs
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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.
Cloudbric WAF+ tops Japan’s IT Trend H1 2026 WAF ranking
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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.
The Japanese Clothing Co outlines the art traditions behind its hand-drawn T-shirts
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The Japanese Clothing Co says its Japanese-inspired T-shirts are shaped by art traditions and subcultures ranging from Harajuku and manga to Nihonga and Shodo.
クビンス、CAFERES JAPAN 2026で業務用新型ジューサーを初公開
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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。 -…
TAIMATSU opens Oysters & Sushi -ITTO- in Hiroshima
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. has opened Oysters & Sushi -ITTO- in Hiroshima’s Hondori area, expanding its restaurant concept that pairs Japanese craftsmanship with local ingredients.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens second Paris store for Japanese kitchen knives
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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.
Japan BESS market heats up as major projects advance
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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.
AUSTEM ExT expands Japan push in commercial vehicle emissions parts
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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.
Japan semiconductor device market seen hitting $95.8B by 2035
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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.
KingPo names Techno Science Japan as authorized distributor
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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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