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Sato Shiki Japanese Whisky has introduced Masterpiece PX, a limited-edition single malt finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Spain.

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Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. and Nikkei ESG will hold The Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026 in Tokyo from Oct. 21-23, bringing together industry, government, research and finance leaders to address sustainability risks facing the seafood sector.

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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN’s first overseas retail store in Paris on March 20, 2026, marking the Japanese kitchen knife brand’s expansion beyond 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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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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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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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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Explorer.Company is offering adjustable 4x4 self-drive itineraries in Mongolia this fall to line up with eagle-hunting festivals in the west and a horse festival in Khentii Province.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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…

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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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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.

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SMART EXCHANGE Co., Ltd. says its unmanned foreign currency exchange network topped 1,000 units nationwide in February 2026 and handled more than 2 million transactions a year as Japan’s inbound tourism keeps rising.

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Mordor Intelligence says the global retail banking market will grow from $3.56 trillion in 2025 to $5.20 trillion by 2031, powered by digital banking, instant payments and mobile-first customer behavior.