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Propstore lines up $1.5 million poster auction led by rare Disney and Hollywood classics
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Propstore will sell nearly 1,000 movie posters over three days Oct. 9-11 in a Fall Collectible Posters Auction expected to total $1.5 million.
Orange County and Los Angeles head spas coach first-time guests
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Off & Relax Head Spa in Mission Viejo and Tou Dao Tang Head Spa in Artesia are advising first-time guests on what to expect from head spa appointments.
Shiba Park Hotel turns its Tokyo property into a Library Hotel
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Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo is leaning into its long history with a 2020 rebrand built around books, culture and calm.
hololive Dreams adds event, swimsuit gacha and new trio song Sept. 8
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QualiArts is rolling out a new in-game event for hololive Dreams on Sept. 8 in Japan, alongside limited-time gacha units for Takane Lui and FUWAMOCO and a new trio track.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens renewed Shibuya Center-Gai store in Tokyo
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TAIMATSU Inc. has officially opened the refreshed MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Center-Gai Store in Tokyo after first launching the location in advance in 2025. The shop is meant to showcase Japanese kitchen knives in a more spacious retail setting that…
ExodusPoint Capital outlines RWA and AI trading infrastructure vision
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ExodusPoint Capital says real-world asset tokenization and AI-driven execution could reshape how assets are held, traded and settled across digital markets.
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.
Kyoto company to unveil student-run pro volleyball team
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KYOTO VALLEY Co., Ltd. will hold a press conference in Kyoto on July 28, 2026, to announce a new professional men’s volleyball team managed primarily by university students.
Elix, Axcelead DDP team up on targeted protein degrader discovery
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Elix and Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners have entered a collaborative research agreement to develop new AI tools for targeted protein degraders, a drug modality aimed at hard-to-treat targets.
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.
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.
Park Hotel Tokyo unveils Ayaïro's Fireworks artist room
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Park Hotel Tokyo is adding a new Artist Room, Fireworks, created by Japanese artist Ayaïro and available from September 2025. The room turns a guest space into a 360-degree installation centered on Japanese aesthetics, transience and an immersive…
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.
Tokyo has no second-home tax as New York surcharge begins
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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…
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.
80,000 visit Tokyo’s TOKYO LIGHTS projection mapping and light art festival
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TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 drew about 80,000 visitors to Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, combining a global projection mapping contest with outdoor light art installations.
STANDAGE to bring 11 Japanese companies to NY NOW Summer 2026
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STANDAGE Inc. will showcase products from 11 Japanese companies at NY NOW Summer 2026 in New York from Aug. 2-4, aiming to connect mostly U.S.-new items with international buyers.
Tokyo's former expressway is becoming a 2-kilometer sky park in Ginza
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Tokyo is turning the decommissioned KK Line into a pedestrian-focused green space above Ginza, with public opening phases expected around 2030. The project matters because it could reshape one of the city’s busiest commercial districts while…
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…
Sato Shiki launches ultra-limited Masterpiece PX single malt
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Sato Shiki Japanese Whisky has introduced Masterpiece PX, a limited-edition Japanese single malt finished in rare Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Spain.
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