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LOOK UP Times Square is expanding into Tokyo as founder and curator Rachel D. Vancelette begins a July 25-Aug. 6 cultural tour to seek partnerships with Japanese institutions, artists and creative groups.

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MapZamurai has expanded its Japan-focused travel platform with bookable experiences tied to locations on its interactive map. The update links travel stories, videos, tours, activities, and digital guides so travelers can move from inspiration to…

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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.

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Persistence Market Research projects the global flavor capsule cigarette market will rise from $6.1 billion in 2026 to $9.0 billion by 2033 as tobacco makers push premium, customizable products.

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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.

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Phio Pharmaceuticals said it secured three notices of allowance and one grant decision for INTASYL compounds across the United States, Canada and Japan.

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ScentifAI has launched a joint proof of concept with a global technology company to test whether chemical signals can become a new data layer for AI systems.

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Philippine Airlines is offering travelers in Japan up to 30% off base fares on select routes through a three-day flash sale from July 15 to 17, 2026. The promotion is aimed at holiday and year-end travel, with added Japan-to-Manila service later…

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China’s rare earth sector remains central to clean energy, electronics and defense supply chains as global demand for high-purity materials rises.

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The global connected living room market is projected to grow from $65.5 billion in 2026 to $116.2 billion by 2033, driven by smart home adoption, streaming demand and faster device interoperability.

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Zhejiang Xurui Electronic says its solid state relay line uses chip optimization, thermal management and overcurrent protection to support industrial heating, lighting, motor control and automation.

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DRAGON QUEST ISLAND at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has launched two seasonal craft experiences that let visitors make custom Slime souvenirs.

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J+B Showroom is hosting its seasonal exhibition Love Japan Summer at Brooklyn Beauty/Fashion Labo from July 1-31, featuring Japanese craftsmanship from Ibasen and PAS. The show aims to connect New York buyers, designers and consumers with…

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Japanese photographer Shintarrow Yoshikawa has opened “Reverse Mediator” at Gallery Walk in Tokyo, the third exhibition in a trilogy that moves from animals to people to landscapes.

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Housing Japan says Tokyo remains free of pied-à-terre, vacancy and non-resident property taxes just as New York City’s new surcharge on qualifying second homes took effect July 1, 2026. The contrast could matter for U.S. buyers comparing long-term…

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VandS Clinic says it is on track to reach 75 branches by the end of 2026, adding new locations in South Korea and Japan as it scales its medical aesthetics network.

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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.

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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.

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Koku Inc. launched Tokyo Islands Explorer on July 9, 2026, an English-language booking platform that bundles lodging, inter-island transport and activities across Tokyo’s Izu Islands.

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Persistence Market Research projects the global spray washer market will grow from $5.2 billion in 2026 to $8.7 billion by 2033 as manufacturers demand more precision cleaning, automation and water-efficient systems.