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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.
BMAX outlines mini PC certification rules for global importers
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BMAX published a guide on September 11, 2026, explaining how CE, FCC, UKCA, PSE and other certifications affect mini PC imports across Europe, North America, the UK and Asia-Pacific.
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.
Supernote documentary links handwriting to digital-age design
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A new Supernote documentary premieres August 4, 2026 on CNBC.com as part of a media campaign by Acumen Media.
Baths of Distinction launches microbubble tub line for spas and homes
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Baths of Distinction has introduced a freestanding microbubble bathtub range designed for residential master suites and luxury spa settings.
FnB Coffee sets 2026 green coffee export target at 230 metric tons
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FnB Coffee is marking 20 years of shipping Indonesian green coffee to the U.S. and aims to export 230 metric tons in 2026. The company is also heading to SCAJ in Tokyo in October to pitch roasters and importers on traceable lots from more than 10…
NEW CHUNTAO pitches large-scale custom snapback production for retail chains
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. is promoting its high-volume personalized snapback hat manufacturing for global retailers, with a focus on fast sampling, short production timelines and supply-chain compliance.
Microneedle patches market to hit $7.7B by 2035
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The global microneedle patches market is projected to grow from $1.84 billion in 2025 to $7.70 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future.
Elevators and escalators market seen reaching $249.6 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global elevators and escalators market will grow from about $137.27 billion in 2025 to $249.60 billion by 2035, driven by urbanization, high-rise construction, modernization and smart-building upgrades….
Tyrone Hashimoto sets Sept. 11 release for new single Setonaikai
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Japanese singer-songwriter Tyrone Hashimoto will release his new single “Setonaikai” on Sept. 11, 2026, with the song inspired by Japan’s Inland Sea. The release adds to a long catalog that includes more than 600 original songs and years of work…
Five Chinese steel casting makers target integrated manufacturing demand in 2026
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International buyers are looking past basic casting capacity and toward suppliers that can handle heat treatment, machining and inspection in one production flow.
Eterlift expands global lifting equipment lineup
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Qingdao Eterlift Machinery Co., Ltd. is broadening its reach in the lifting equipment market with a wider product portfolio, customization options, and service for customers in more than 60 countries.
Waseda launches Season 3 of podcast with dollar-dominance episode
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Waseda University released Season 3 of its English-language podcast on Sept. 9, 2026, starting with an episode on how the U.S. dollar shapes East Asia’s economy.
New Chuntao pushes OEM fishing bucket hats with custom design and scale
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. is positioning itself as an OEM supplier for fishing bucket hats and other outdoor headwear as global demand for functional headwear grows.
Digital Wallet, Pag-IBIG Fund team up for overseas Filipinos
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Digital Wallet Corporation and Pag-IBIG Fund have signed an agreement to expand access to savings and financial tools for Filipinos living and working abroad.
NEW CHUNTAO touts precision custom embroidered dad hats at wholesale scale
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. is positioning its NEW CHUNTAO brand as a custom embroidered dad hat wholesaler with high-precision production and bulk capacity.
Yusuke Nakamae’s Neo Japanesque wins Bronze in A' Digital Art Awards
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Tokyo-based digital artist Yusuke Nakamae earned a Bronze A’ Design Award for Neo Japanesque, a digital art series that blends Japanese spirituality, architecture and futurism.
NEW CHUNTAO pitches packable sun hats to global buyers at Canton Fair
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. is highlighting its packable women’s sun hats, OEM services and export capacity at the Canton Fair as overseas buyers look for travel-ready seasonal accessories.
Grand Gate Hiroshima wins Gold A' Design Award
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Grand Gate Hiroshima, a food hall in Hiroshima designed by Keiichi Ito and Ryo Okada of UDS Ltd., has won a Gold A’ Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design.
New Chuntao showcases flexible sun hat production at MAGIC Show
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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. used the MAGIC Show in Las Vegas to pitch itself as a fast-moving supplier of ladies wide brim sun hats for global retailers.
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