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Galaxy eyes Japan expansion with planned appointment of Shingo Ide
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Galaxy Digital plans to deepen its Japan strategy by proposing Shingo Ide as chief partnership officer for Japan.
Five leaders honored in London for bridging faiths through business, film and education
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Five leaders will receive the King Husein Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards at the Palace of Westminster during Dare to Overcome in London from Oct. 12-16, 2026. The awards recognize work that uses business, culture and education to build…
Glazed and Amused maps 2,051 independent donut shops across the U.S.
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Glazed and Amused says it has cataloged 2,051 independently owned donut shops in all 50 states and Washington, DC, less than two weeks after launch.
XPERISUS rebuilds advisor platform around proposal-ready Japan trips
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XPERISUS has launched the first phase of a redesign for its members-only travel advisor platform, shifting from a browsable catalogue to a planning tool built for real client proposals.
AIGPE launches podcast series on Juran, Deming and AI in quality work
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Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence has released a three-part podcast conversation between founder Rahul G. Iyer and Dr. Joseph A. DeFeo, a former Juran Institute CEO and ComplianceQuest executive.
Machigatari launches bilingual encyclopedia of nearly 600 Japanese towns
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Independent developer Takashi Hiraoka has launched Machigatari, a free bilingual web encyclopedia that catalogs nearly 600 lesser-known towns across Japan for global travelers, students and culture enthusiasts.
Seiji Kawajiri receives Japan’s Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon for Kyoto City donation
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KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION founder Seiji Kawajiri received Japan’s Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon after a 10 million yen donation to Kyoto City was recognized for advancing the public interest.
Tokyo Relife Clinic-linked Goda Lab wins XPRIZE Healthspan milestone award
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Goda Lab, with Tokyo Relife Clinic participating through its endowed chair in cellular senescence control, was named one of 10 Milestone 2 Awardees in XPRIZE Healthspan on Sept. 25, 2026. The selection moves the team into clinical research aimed…
XDemics, Sumitomo Bakelite strike Japan distribution deal
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XDemics has tapped Sumitomo Bakelite to distribute its Expansify high-density cell culture technology in Japan, expanding access for biotech, cell therapy and research customers.
The Japanese Clothing Co expands Japanese-inspired T-shirt collections
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The UK-based brand says it offers hand-made, made-to-order T-shirts for men and women across dozens of Japanese-themed collections.
Koike pushes Tokyo as a global city hub in New York
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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike used a July trip to New York to tout city-to-city cooperation on climate resilience and energy innovation while pitching Tokyo as a deeper global financial center.
Nijigen no Mori to debut at Rome's ROMICS pop culture event
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Nijigen no Mori will make its first appearance at ROMICS in Rome from Oct. 1-4, using the Europe-wide event to showcase its anime park on Awaji Island to fans and media.
Tokyo sees first rise in births in a decade as marriage support expands
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Tokyo reported a 1.0% increase in births among Japanese residents in 2025, its first rise in 10 years, alongside a 4.0% jump in marriages for a second straight year.
Beluuga AI launches Japan-focused AI platform for investment banking
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Beluuga AI launched beluuga.ai, an AI-powered financial analysis platform built for M&A and investment banking workflows in Japan.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism spotlights Buddhist Circuit at Japan expo
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism used JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2026 in Tokyo to promote its Buddhist Circuit, pilgrimage sites and broader spiritual heritage to global travel buyers and industry partners.
Waseda University launches podcast episode on aging, AI and Japan's economy
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Waseda University released episode 2 of Season 3 of its English-language podcast on Sept. 24, 2026, focusing on how automation, inheritance and demographic change could shape Japan’s economic future.
Dive In Festival opens 12th year with focus on AI and workplace culture
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Thousands of insurance professionals are gathering for the 12th Dive In Festival, a three-day global program focused on culture, talent and inclusion in an industry being reshaped by AI. Organizers say the event’s legacy includes policy changes,…
OEGlobal names 2026 Open Education Awards winners
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Open Education Global announced 16 winners across four categories in the 2026 Open Education Awards for Excellence during a global livestream.
YOKAI JAPAN opens second perfume shop in Kyoto’s Ichinenzaka
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. has opened the YOKAI JAPAN Kyoto Ichinenzaka Perfume Shop in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, expanding the fragrance brand beyond its first Asakusa location.
WhoisXML API signs basic agreement with G-Search to expand in Japan
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WhoisXML API has signed a basic agreement with G-Search, a Fujitsu Group company, to explore a strategic collaboration in Japan.
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