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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…

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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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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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Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will start selling a Kyoto-to-Awaji direct bus ticket package on July 1, 2026, bundling round-trip transport with admission to NARUTO&BORUTO Shinobi-Zato. The weekday-only offer is designed to make the anime park…

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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.

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Living Best and ATR have launched a Japan Gateway to help international longevity and health-technology startups validate products, find partners and scale in Japan.

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Shunsuke Ohe’s Japanese Taste retail outlet at Kyoto Station won a Bronze A’ Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.

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Cardsmiths is launching a Japanese-language edition of its Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dream trading cards, with preorder availability coming soon through the company and select U.S. retailers.

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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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A 25-year-old Japanese entrepreneur is offering free in-home tea ceremony experiences across San Francisco through Sept. 15, 2026, as part of a cultural project testing interest in Japanese traditions and a future permanent hub. The effort is…

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MOIN has secured a European Electronic Money Institution license through its EU subsidiary, becoming the first company from South Korea or Japan to gain the approval.

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Diper Tour says Tokyo and Osaka remain the strongest group-travel routes in Japan for 2026, helped by fast rail links, dense attractions and growing use of online booking platforms.

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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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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.

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Sayre School has turned an Upper School green space in downtown Lexington into a new pollinator garden designed by Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens and funded by a parent gift.

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STMicroelectronics has introduced the L4983 power-factor correction controller for continuous conduction mode designs in switched-mode power supplies from several hundred watts to multiple kilowatts.

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The green ammonia market is projected to jump from $421.5 million in 2026 to $71.5 billion by 2035, driven by policy mandates, shipping decarbonization and lower electrolyzer costs.

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MONOGRIIS has launched RESTA, a 36mm Japanese-made mechanical watch inspired by 1950s designs and featured in Esquire UK. The release marks the Osaka brand’s push into timeless mechanical watches after its 2026 rebrand.

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The Besen Group has released a Private 5G Total Cost of Ownership tool for surface and underground mines, aimed at helping mining companies and system integrators evaluate deployment costs and business value.

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The Japanese Clothing Co is leaning into the global appetite for Japanese street style with hand-drawn graphic tees for men and women.