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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.
Waseda University sets Sept. 9 launch for Season 3 of English podcast
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Waseda University will release the third season of its English-language podcast, Rigorous Research, Real Impact, on Sept. 9, 2026, with eight new episodes led by researchers and student MCs. The series is designed to connect Waseda scholarship…
Aura Bangkok Clinic rides Thailand’s aesthetic tourism boom
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Foreign patients are traveling to Bangkok for non-invasive aesthetic care as Aura Bangkok Clinic expands across Thailand and helps position the country as a regional alternative to Korea and Japan.
Istanbul studio’s Akihabara gacha game catches fire in Japan
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Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara launched in Early Access on Steam on June 8 and quickly drew Japanese VTubers, streamers and players into marathon sessions.
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…
Truffle Donut seeks global franchise partners as expansion accelerates
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Japan-born Truffle Donut is opening its franchise pitch to master and area partners worldwide as the doughnut brand expands beyond Japan into Taiwan, Thailand, Canada and Hong Kong. The company says strong early overseas sales and growing consumer…
DPA Pre-Awards Gift Suite Returns to Los Angeles for Emmy Weekend
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DPA will host its pre-Awards gift suite in Los Angeles on Sept. 12-13 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, bringing celebrities, brands and charities together for Emmy weekend.
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.
Aker BioMarine launches Krill Oil Week in Japan
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Aker BioMarine is bringing its global Krill Oil Week campaign to Japan June 21-27 to promote krill oil, preventive wellness and healthy aging in a fast-growing nutraceutical market.
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.
Kani Doraku touts crab dining experience for foreign visitors in Japan
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Kani Doraku is positioning its crab-focused restaurants as a must-try experience for international travelers visiting Japan, with a flagship in Osaka’s Dotonbori district and locations across the country.
OWARAI ASAKUSA brings English comedy to Tokyo this July
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A new 100% English sketch-comedy show, OWARAI ASAKUSA, will run for eight nights at Asakusa Toyokan in Tokyo from July 10 to July 17, 2026. The production is aimed at international tourists and follows a sold-out Chicago showcase at The Second…
Diper Tour pitches flexible Tokyo tours for 2026 travelers
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Diper Tour is promoting customized Tokyo tours for 2026 as travelers increasingly book online and compare options across travel sites.
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 pitches specialized Japan trips for Filipino travelers
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Diper Tour is positioning itself as a specialized travel partner for Filipinos booking Japan vacations as demand rises across Southeast Asia. The company says customized itineraries, multilingual support and flexible tour formats help travelers…
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.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches upgraded YAKUMO mist garden experience
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will debut YAKUMO on July 1, 2026, an expanded version of its Tokyo Sea of Clouds installation in the hotel’s Japanese garden.
Starter culture market to reach $2.3 billion by 2033
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The global starter culture market is projected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2026 to $2.3 billion by 2033, driven by demand for fermented foods, probiotics and clean-label ingredients.
ButterflyMan releases AI Japan on AI-era society and Japan's role
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ButterflyMan has released AI Japan, a new book arguing that Japan could become the first AI-ready society by redesigning work, education, and social systems around dignity and continuity.
Diper Tour lays out private Japan travel guide for Indian travelers in 2026
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Diper Tour has published a five-step guide aimed at Indians planning private trips to Japan in 2026, with a focus on personalized itineraries, budgeting and early booking.
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