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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.

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KYOTO VALLEY Co., Ltd. will hold a press conference in Kyoto on July 28, 2026, to announce a new professional men’s volleyball team managed primarily by university students.

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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN’s first overseas retail store in Paris on March 20, 2026, marking the Japanese kitchen knife brand’s expansion beyond Japan.

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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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Cardsmiths is launching a Japanese-language edition of its Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dream trading cards, with preorder availability coming soon through the company and select U.S. retailers.

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Marin Sake Imports and JuJu Labs have formed a strategic partnership that makes Marin Sake the exclusive master distributor for Next World Wines and Next World Sakes in U.S. retail, with market development in Japan.

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J+B Showroom is hosting its seasonal exhibition Love Japan Summer at Brooklyn Beauty/Fashion Labo from July 1-31, featuring Japanese craftsmanship from Ibasen and PAS. The show aims to connect New York buyers, designers and consumers with…

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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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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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Michelin will publish a new MICHELIN Guide for Kobe-Awaji Island after signing a destination partnership with the Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy Association on Sept. 16. The move could boost tourism and help a region known for its blended food…

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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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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…