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Diper Tour publishes guide for Philippines travelers booking Japan trips in 2026
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Diper Tour has released a guide for Filipino travelers planning Japan trips in 2026, with advice on tour types, budgets, timing and customization.
Art of Living signs peace education pact with Nobel laureates secretariat
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The Art of Living marked its 45th anniversary in Bengaluru with leaders from 182 countries and a new agreement aimed at expanding peace education and youth leadership.
Carolann Ratliff honored for nearly 40 years at Moody’s
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Carolann Ratliff is being recognized for a nearly four-decade career at Moody’s Investors Service, where she supported ratings operations and teams across global markets.
Shiba Park Hotel debuts wellbeing mornings with breakfast, books and walks
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Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo is highlighting three morning wellbeing experiences this summer, pairing a curated breakfast with reading and nature near Shiba Park, Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower.
Side Base launches hands-on manufacturing program for U.S. student groups
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Side Base Co., Ltd. has introduced a Japanese craftsmanship travel program for student groups and educational visitors from the U.S. and other countries, with Mori Welding Workshop supervising the technical work.
San Diego Sake Festival marks 10 years with 100+ varieties at JULEP Venue
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The San Diego Sake Festival returns Sept. 27, 2026, for its 10th anniversary at JULEP Venue in downtown San Diego, with more than 100 craft sake and shochu varieties, industry programming and cultural workshops.
TOJI launches U.S. sales with Berkeley retail debut
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Tokyo wellness brand TOJI has begun full-scale U.S. sales with its first permanent retail placement at The Gardener in Berkeley, California.
Rental Kimono Okamoto expands services for Kyoto visitors
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Rental Kimono Okamoto is promoting its kimono rental services for international travelers in Kyoto, with seven locations, multilingual support, flexible returns and photography options.
SHIRO & Co. launches Kosuke Protocol for business systems built from observed change
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Tokyo-based SHIRO & Co. has introduced Kosuke Protocol, a proprietary framework that turns weak signals in society, markets and behavior into products, enterprise tools and new operating systems.
ExodusPoint Capital expands LINE-based social finance ecosystem
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ExodusPoint Capital said it is building a social finance ecosystem around LINE communities to deepen customer engagement and support long-term trust in Japan.
Himekami marks 45 years with new best album and music video
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Himekami is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2026 with the June 24 streaming release of “ULTIMATE BEST” and a new music video for “The Prayer Of Thousand Years.” The package spotlights the group’s 45-year catalog, including a previously…
Uttar Pradesh, Yamanashi Prefecture sign tourism cooperation pact
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A Japanese delegation led by Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki visited Uttar Pradesh for the U.P.-Japan Investment Meet 2026, linking investment talks with temple visits, heritage sites and cultural exchanges.
Dual-screen laptop market seen hitting $6.69 billion by 2035
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The global dual-screen laptop market is projected to grow from $3.63 billion in 2025 to $6.69 billion by 2035, driven by the PC refresh cycle, falling flexible OLED costs and demand for portable productivity.
Secret Room Events to host nominees and media gifting suite in Los Angeles
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Secret Room Events will stage its annual celebrity award gifting suite on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Petersen Automotive Museum rooftop patio in Los Angeles.
Noda Shokukin wins FSSC 22000 certification for main plant
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Noda Shokukin Co., Ltd. has secured FSSC 22000 certification for its main manufacturing facility in Chiba Prefecture, adding an internationally recognized food safety system to its ingredient and OEM operations.
Inkwater launches NsideSignal to push positioning into GPS-denied spaces
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Inkwater Holding has launched NsideSignal, a new brand for last-meter positioning and spatial intelligence aimed at indoor, underground and multi-level environments.
Bridge 2026 spotlights language, AI and global talent development at Columbia
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More than 100 educators, scholars and industry representatives met at Columbia University on Aug. 13-14 for Bridge 2026, an international forum on Chinese language education, AI and cross-cultural talent development.
Champagne market seen reaching $27.85B by 2035
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The global Champagne market is projected to grow from $17.42 billion in 2025 to $27.85 billion by 2035, fueled by premiumization, rosé demand, and expansion in Asia-Pacific.
Data classification market seen reaching $15.38 billion by 2035
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The global data classification market is projected to grow from $1.99 billion in 2025 to $15.38 billion by 2035, fueled by enterprise demand for security, compliance, and AI-driven automation.
Hoi An guide links local food to the town’s trading past
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hoian.co has launched a new English-language food and culture collection that uses everyday dishes, markets and cooking traditions to explain Hoi An’s history as a trading port.
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