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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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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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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Godzilla Minus Zero will hit Spanish cinemas on Nov. 6, 2026, with a new teaser trailer, official poster and returning cast members from Godzilla Minus One. The film is positioned as the next major chapter in Toho’s franchise, with IMAX as a first…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Diper Tour is promoting customized Tokyo tours for 2026 as travelers increasingly book online and compare options across travel sites.

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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…

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Diper Tour is promoting digital booking for Japan travel in 2026 as travelers increasingly plan trips through online platforms.

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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…

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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.