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Sake Meguri 2026 returns to Singapore with 200-plus sake labels
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Sake.sg is bringing Sake Meguri 2026 back to Singapore on July 24-25 with more than 200 premium sake labels, 20-plus master brewers and three tasting sessions at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Wayfairer Travel sees more demand for shoulder-season trips
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Wayfairer Travel says more clients are booking vacations in the shoulder season as travelers look for fewer crowds, better availability and more flexible itineraries.
Cardsmiths unveils Japanese-language Street Fighter Alpha trading cards
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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.
J+B Showroom launches Love Japan Summer in Brooklyn
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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…
San Francisco homes host free Japanese tea ceremonies through Sept. 15
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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…
Cardsmiths lines up Comic-Con 2026 exclusives
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Cardsmiths will bring limited-edition Currency, Rocky and Street Fighter Alpha trading cards to San Diego Comic-Con from July 22-26, 2026. The convention-only releases include chase cards, serialized variants and promo cards designed to drive…
Koku launches English booking platform for Tokyo’s Izu Islands
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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.
Digital forensics market seen reaching $29 billion by 2035
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The digital forensics market is projected to grow from $9.14 billion in 2026 to nearly $29.03 billion by 2035, driven by rising cybercrime, cloud adoption and stricter compliance demands.
ERP market seen reaching $192.3B by 2035
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The global enterprise resource planning market is projected to rise from $75.5 billion in 2025 to $192.3 billion by 2035, driven by cloud adoption, automation and AI. The growth outlook underscores how ERP systems are becoming central to digital…
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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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.
Yusuke Nakamae’s Neo Japanesque wins Bronze in A' Digital Art Awards
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Tokyo-based digital artist Yusuke Nakamae earned a Bronze A’ Design Award for Neo Japanesque, a digital art series that blends Japanese spirituality, architecture and futurism.
The Japanese Clothing Co spotlights hand-drawn Japanese street-style tees
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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.
Tokyo and Osaka stay top Japan package routes for 2026
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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.
AOJ Language School adds Portuguese subtitles to 150-hour beginner Japanese course
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AOJ Language School will launch a Portuguese-subtitled version of its short-term intensive beginner Japanese course on July 1, 2026. The online program targets beginners, Japanese-job seekers and corporate training needs, with 150 study hours, an…
ButterflyMan says AI could make traditional education obsolete
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ButterflyMan has released a new book arguing that artificial intelligence may upend schools, universities and the credentialing system that underpins modern education.
Tyrone Hashimoto releases modern Japanese adaptation of Coconut
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Tyrone Hashimoto has released a modern version of the beloved Japanese song and poem Coconut, marking his first Japanese-language single.
Serafim enters Japan with Cyberwin deal and Yogobashi Camera launch
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Taiwan-based Serafim has partnered with Cyberwin to expand in Japan and started selling its Serafim S3 mobile gaming controller at Yodobashi Camera stores in Kyoto and Osaka.
Diper Tour pitches online booking for Japan trips in 2026
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Diper Tour is promoting digital booking for Japan travel in 2026 as travelers increasingly plan trips through online platforms.
Diper Tour pushes private Tokyo travel for 2026
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Private, customizable travel is gaining ground in Tokyo as international visitors look for more flexibility, privacy and cultural immersion in 2026. Diper Tour is positioning its Tokyo routes around that shift with private tours, small-group…
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo expands its Sea of Clouds garden show
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will launch YAKUMO on July 1, 2026, upgrading its signature mist installation in Tokyo with more nozzles, tighter controls and new seasonal programming.
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