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MUSASHI JAPAN is using its Shibuya Center-gai store to introduce Japanese kitchen knives and craftsmanship to international visitors in one of Tokyo’s busiest districts.

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A Yongkang-based stainless steel drinkware maker is positioning its OEM and ODM production for Japan’s premium gift sector around the Tokyo International Gift Show. The pitch centers on food-safe materials, minimalist finishes, and…

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Waseda University released a new episode of its English-language podcast series on Oct. 14, 2026, featuring Assistant Professor Shahida Pervin on migration, labor shortages and Japan’s economic future.

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Galaxy Digital plans to deepen its Japan strategy by proposing Shingo Ide as chief partnership officer for Japan.

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Nijigen no Mori is adding a limited-time holiday campaign to Dragon Quest Island on Awaji Island from Dec. 26, 2026, through Feb. 14, 2027. The event is timed for New Year and Lunar New Year travelers and will debut a monster-themed fortune…

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Canadian entrepreneur Derek Hui has released a new episode in his Tokyo documentary series, taking viewers through his rented Azabujuban apartment and the shelf holding a Music Canada plaque for Anders’ triple-platinum single “Love No More.” The…

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XPERISUS has launched the first phase of a redesign for its members-only travel advisor platform, shifting from a browsable catalogue to a planning tool built for real client proposals.

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TBCASoft and UnionPay International said four UnionPay partner banks will be among the first wallets enabled on the UPI–HIVEX network-to-network arrangement, opening QR code mobile-wallet payments at participating merchants in Japan.

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KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION founder Seiji Kawajiri received Japan’s Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon after a 10 million yen donation to Kyoto City was recognized for advancing the public interest.

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Dominican American author and two-time world record holder R.M. Almonte is paying tribute to his late mentor Raymond “Voodoo Ray” Ultarte as he travels across Canada in pursuit of two more records.

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SAFR, the RealNetworks unit focused on AI computer vision for physical security and access control, has named Hitoshi Ozawa to lead its Japan business.

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FCM Travel Asia has expanded its Japan management team with three senior appointments as it pushes for growth in the market.

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Registration is now open for the U.S. Identity Preserved International Summit, set for Feb. 22-24, 2027, in Tokyo.

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Bright Pattern said customers and partners from six continents gathered in San Francisco on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 for its 2026 Partner & Customer Conference, where the company highlighted agentic AI tools aimed at moving contact centers toward…

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AndaSeat’s Phantom 4 earned a Gold award in the 2026 Tokyo Design Awards’ Furniture Design – Furniture Sets category, putting its auto-tracking lumbar system in the spotlight.

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Goda Lab, with Tokyo Relife Clinic participating through its endowed chair in cellular senescence control, was named one of 10 Milestone 2 Awardees in XPRIZE Healthspan on Sept. 25, 2026. The selection moves the team into clinical research aimed…

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DeCarbon Tokyo 2026 will run Dec. 1-3, 2026, at Tokyo Marriott Hotel with a three-day agenda centered on emissions reduction, regulation and carbon removal.

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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will relaunch its Forest Aurora & Glimmering Dew winter garden illumination on Nov. 10, 2026, adding a new mist installation called Tokyo Sea of Clouds – YAKUMO – and about 300 crystals across its historic Tokyo garden.

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TBCASoft says Binance Pay will go live on September 29, 2026 across PayPay merchants in Japan, opening local QR-code payments to eligible overseas users.

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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will relaunch its winter garden illumination on November 10, 2026, adding a new mist installation called Tokyo Sea of Clouds – YAKUMO – and about 300 crystals across its historic central Tokyo garden.