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HIRAKUZA brings sumo show to Edinburgh Fringe after Adelaide success
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HIRAKUZA will stage The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA at the Edinburgh Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland, from Aug. 6 to Aug. 31, 2026. The run follows an Adelaide Fringe engagement that drew more than 10,000 people and won a Pick of the Week award, as the brand…
XploreRide New York launches XR sightseeing bus for America’s 250th anniversary
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H.I.S. Americas has launched XploreRide New York, an immersive XR sightseeing experience that turns a moving double-decker bus into a stage for Manhattan stories.
Stratforce.one moves marketing strategy into execution
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Stratforce.one has launched a four-stage model that takes clients from diagnosis through launch and optimization, with the same team executing the strategy after approval.
hoian.co expands English guides on Hoi An’s Old Town
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hoian.co has launched an expanded English-language Explore collection that links Hoi An’s Old Town to the Thu Bon River, nearby coastal areas and the trading networks that shaped the former port.
Chinese pet owners shift to premium care, TGM study finds
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TGM Research’s Pet Care Insights 2026 in China shows that Chinese pet owners are spending more on pets, favoring quality over price and showing strong interest in preventive care and pet tech.
Nijigen no Mori adds Shiro and Buriburizaemon clay painting experience
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Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has launched a new clay painting activity at Crayon Shinchan Adventure Park, letting visitors paint unglazed Shiro and Buriburizaemon figures and take home a custom souvenir.
JABLY builds AI platform to help foreign students settle and work in Korea
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JABLY is developing Cloud K-tag, an AI-driven SaaS platform set for 2026 that links university matching, visa support, settlement services and job placement for international students in South Korea.
Elephant Robotics to show open robotics platforms at IROS 2026
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Elephant Robotics will showcase new robotics platforms, embodied AI systems and education tools at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh from Sept. 28-30. The demos at Booth 405 are aimed at researchers, educators and developers working on human-robot…
Sarnath added to UNESCO World Heritage List
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The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List after a 48th Session vote in Busan, South Korea, making it India’s 45th World Heritage Site. The designation is expected to boost Buddhist tourism,…
Okinawa lines up three summer-fall events for 2026
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Okinawa is promoting three 2026 events on its main island that mix fireworks, live music, Orion beer and traditional Eisa performances from July through September.
Tinsel Magazine publishes second Talent First installment on performer burnout
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Tinsel Magazine has released “What It Costs,” the second part of its four-article “Talent First” series on the economics and health toll of live performance.
Zenkyu Matcha deepens London push with retail, festival and workshop tie-ins
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Tokyo-based Zenkyu Matcha has expanded its UK presence through a London workshop with Story mfg., a debut at the London Coffee Festival 2026 and a retail launch at tokyobike London.
Kamakura roast beef restaurant opens to group tours and MICE planners
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World Liquor Importers will open KAMAKURA YUKINOSHITA ROAST BEEF on Aug. 6 in Kamakura, Japan, pairing wagyu roast beef with house-brewed craft beer near major sightseeing sites.
ReVIBES Project's COBRA art auction opens IP x pop art market
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Two collaborative works inspired by Buichi Terasawa’s COBRA and reimagined by collage artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction in Tokyo on June 4, signaling early market demand for the ReVIBES Project’s plan to turn Japanese pop-culture IP into…
Kemimoto launches four country-specific storefronts
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Kemimoto has opened localized online storefronts for the U.S., Canada, Germany and Japan, aiming to match product assortments with each market’s riding culture.
DriveTestIQ opens 657 driver’s license test questions free for 35 states
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DriveTestIQ.com is offering free access to all 657 written-test practice questions and answers through September 11, 2026, across 35 states and jurisdictions.
NOCCI launches 90-day method for intuition and personal growth
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Japanese spiritual teacher Nobue von Arb-Yamashita, known as NOCCI, is rolling out a structured 90-day program built from the experiences of more than 30,000 participants worldwide.
Azalee Gakuen takes STEAM Childcare to Thailand and Indonesia
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Azalee Gakuen has been selected for MEXT’s FY2026 EDU-Port Japan Support Project, opening the door for its STEAM Childcare early-learning method in Thailand and Indonesia.
Coinfest Asia returns to Bali with tracks for institutions, builders and traders
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Coinfest Asia will return to Melasti Beach in Bali on Aug. 20-21, 2026, with separate programs for institutions, builders and traders across Asia’s crypto and Web3 markets.
Portable stages market seen reaching $2.5 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global portable stages market will grow from $1.5 billion in 2026 to $2.5 billion by 2033. Demand is rising as concerts, festivals, schools, venues, and corporate events look for faster, more flexible…
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