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May. 8, 2026
Tokyo Design Awards Announces Inaugural 2026 Winners, Honoring Global Design Excellence
EIN Presswire
Designers and studios from more than 30 countries recognized for outstanding achievements across the international design industry.
May. 8, 2026
Osaka Night Cruise Featuring Refined Japanese Cuisine Enhances Services for International Visitors
EIN Presswire
OSAKA CITY, OSAKA, JAPAN, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NUREX Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Joto-ku, Osaka City; Representative Director: Masayoshi Sato) has announced that it will be enhancing its services for European and American visitors to...
May. 8, 2026
Beyond the Gate: Soldier Takes Part in High-Flying, 200-Year Japanese Tradition
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ZAMA, Japan – From participating in park clean-ups and volunteering to give English lessons to holding the rope of an airborne, 14-square-meter giant kite, Spc. Anthony Reyes is proof that being stationed in Japan is about more than just the...
May. 7, 2026
New Zealand Eyes Japanese, UK Frigates
MENAFN
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May. 8, 2026
Hanyu Distillery Returns — A Legendary Japanese Whisky Revived in Hong Kong
EIN Presswire
HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The legendary Hanyu Distillery, once closed and known only through its rare and highly coveted bottles, is returning to the global stage.
May. 7, 2026
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles to Debut “WASHOKU | Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine” this May
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LOS ANGELES, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles is pleased to announce the opening of “WASHOKU | Nature and Culture in Japanese Cuisine” on Friday, May 22, 2026. This landmark exhibition explores the core elements, evolution,...
May. 7, 2026
Drone Makers ACSL and Draganfly Partner to Bring NDAA-Compliant Japanese Drones to Canadian Market; Signs Exclusive Distributor Agreement and Launches Technology Integration
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Collaboration Enables Cross-Platform, NDAA-Compliant Interoperability, Expanding Fleet Access and Capabilities for Public Safety and Industry Vancouver, B.C., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8)...
May. 6, 2026
Park Hotel Tokyo Launches 'Sushi☆Wonderland' Artist Room as Part of Its Ongoing Art Project
EIN Presswire
Shiba Park Hotel has launched the 52nd installment of its Artist Room project, with guest rooms designed to be experienced as a single integrated artwork.
May. 5, 2026
The Matcha Tokyo Brings Premium Japanese Matcha Culture to Toronto’s Ossington Strip with First Canadian Location Opening May 16
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Toronto, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto’s Ossington strip will welcome a globally recognized premium matcha brand as The Matcha Tokyo makes its Canadian debut on May 16, 2026 at 11am. Located at 139 Ossington Ave., the opening marks a...
May. 5, 2026
RevaTerra Brings AI-Powered Bioenergy Platform to BIOINNOVASIA 2026 in Tokyo
EIN Presswire
RevaTerra will attend BIOINNOVASIA 2026 in Tokyo to introduce its AI-powered bioenergy platform and Arcana bio-coal to the Asian market.
May. 5, 2026
Language Proficiency Certification 'Practical Japanese Communication Test Bridge' Expands to 15 Countries
EIN Presswire
With a growing number of Japanese language students, Certify Inc. announces the expansion of PJC Bridge exam, measuring CEFR A1–B1 (JLPT N5–N3) CHUO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, May 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Certify Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo City,...
May. 5, 2026
Language Proficiency Certification 'Practical Japanese Communication Test Bridge' Expands to 15 Countries
EIN Presswire
With a growing number of Japanese language students, Certify Inc. announces the expansion of PJC Bridge exam, measuring CEFR A1–B1 (JLPT N5–N3) CHUO -KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, May 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Certify Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo City,...
Apr. 28, 2026
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026: ‘Future Vintage’ Spices Up the Citywide Festival of Creativity
EIN Presswire
TOKYO, JAPAN, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- About 100 secondhand clothing booths lined up for the “world’s first vintage fashion week.” A moving hologram of a real-life 86-year-old geisha in kimono greeted visitors to an exhibition of...
Apr. 27, 2026
Tokyo Stocks Climb on Monday Morning
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Tokyo equities climbed sharply in Monday morning trading, with the benchmark Nikkei index breaching the psychologically significant 60,000 threshold for the first time — propelled by a surge in heavyweight technology stocks and mounting...
May. 1, 2026
'NARUTO&BORUTO Shinobi-Zato Samidare Festival 2026' Rainy Day Color: Japanese Umbrella Illuminations
EIN Presswire
Capture Your Reflection in the Ninja World Amid the Drizzling Early-Summer Rains AWAJI, JAPAN, May 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park Anime Park “Nijigen no Mori” is an expansive theme park nestled within the lush...
Apr. 24, 2026
Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2026 unveils full food/drinks lineup, night events, and family-friendly features.
EIN Presswire
JAPAN, April 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The annual Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum is Tokyo’s premier food festival, bringing together some of the most in-demand restaurants in the city along with dishes ranging from cutting-edge cuisine to...
Apr. 29, 2026
Japan Airlines to Pilot Robotic Luggage Handling System in Tokyo Trial
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Japan Airlines is preparing to test humanoid robots for luggage handling at a major Tokyo airport as part of efforts to improve efficiency in ground operations and address labor shortages, according to reports.
Apr. 29, 2026
First Japanese Oil Tanker Passes Strait of Hormuz Since Conflict Began
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A Japanese crude oil tanker has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, according to reports based on shipping data.
Apr. 28, 2026
Japan Positions Renewable Gas as a Demand Driver as Tokyo Summit Focuses on Global Supply, Standards and Deployment
EIN Presswire
Tokyo summit examines Japan’s renewable gas strategy, biomethane and e-methane supply, carbon markets and investment across Asia’s energy transition.
Apr. 28, 2026
KURIKI Japan Expands Japanese Door Hardware Innovation to the U.S. Market with Anti-Slam Solutions
EIN Presswire
Japanese manufacturer KURIKI expands to the U.S. with innovative anti-slam door solutions designed for safety, quiet operation, and long-lasting performance.
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