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FloraJapan expands online flower delivery across Japan
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FloraJapan is expanding its online flower and gift delivery service for customers overseas sending arrangements to recipients in Japan.
Tokyo bench wins Gold in A' Furniture Design Awards
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Tokyo, a multifunctional bench by Joao Teixeira, has won Gold in the A’ Furniture Design Award category, recognizing space-saving design aimed at compact urban living.
May Mobility and NTT Mobility plan first public autonomous e-Palette rides in Japan
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May Mobility and NTT Mobility plan to put Toyota e-Palette vehicles with May Mobility’s autonomous driving system on Japan’s public roads this year, marking the first public road operation in the country using an autonomous e-Palette.
Data governance market set to reach $17.31 billion by 2035
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The global data governance market is projected to grow from $4.92 billion in 2026 to $17.31 billion by 2035, fueled by AI adoption, cloud migration, privacy rules and rising data volumes.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Omotesando Station Front Store in Tokyo
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN Omotesando Station Front Store in Tokyo’s Omotesando district, adding a new retail location built around a light-and-shadow design concept.
Tokyo ramps up Cool Biz push as extreme heat grips the city
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Tokyo is expanding its Cool Biz campaign with new heat-safety tools, public contests and cooling maps as the city braces for hotter summers and rising heatstroke risk.
TonTon sees surge in luxury Japan property inquiries as weak yen draws overseas buyers
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TonTon Inc. says international demand for Japanese luxury real estate has accelerated after its FGP Global Conference appearance in June and amid a weak yen and record inbound tourism.
Valerio Zezur's memoir and material art gain international reach
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Italian-Ukrainian artist Valerio Zezur is extending his autobiographical project with an English-language memoir while his mixed-media paintings draw new interest in Tokyo, Berlin and Dubai.
ABEMA to stream Umamusume world tour Tokyo show in 20 markets
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ABEMA will stream Umamusume: Pretty Derby – 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR: THE STAGE in TOKYO live in 20 countries and regions on June 20 and 21, 2026. The two-day event marks the franchise’s first world tour and includes more than 40 cast members, with…
Shiba Park Hotel to join Japan Pavilion at IFTM Top Resa 2026
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Shiba Park Hotel will exhibit at IFTM Top Resa 2026 in Paris this September as part of the JNTO Japan Pavilion, aiming to win new European business and deepen ties with international media.
Hubject and Plugo team up to push Plug&Charge in Japan
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Hubject and Tokyo-based Plugo said they will work together to speed Plug&Charge adoption across Japan’s EV charging market, with a focus on CPOs, eMSPs and OEMs. The partnership is aimed at making charging simpler for drivers as Japan weighs…
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo adds intimate tea ceremony in its garden
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching the Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony, a small-group cultural experience led by ceramic artist and tea master Shota Yamada.
TAIMATSU opens MUSASHI JAPAN knife store near Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
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TAIMATSU has opened a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi district as it enters its third fiscal year.
JCA, zenkenkai to host 50th anniversary event for 5,000 guests in Japan
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Japan Chiropractic Association and zenkenkai will mark their 50th anniversary with a major ceremony on Sept. 8, 2027, at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan Chiropractic Association, Japan Chiropractic Doctors College sign cooperation pact
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The Japan Chiropractic Association and the Japan Chiropractic Doctors College signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to deepen cooperation on chiropractic education and technical standards in Japan.
Koku launches two-day Izu Oshima volcano and onsen package from Tokyo
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Koku Inc. has put a two-day, one-night Izu Oshima trip on sale that combines Mt. Mihara, an onsen hotel stay and round-trip ferry service from Tokyo.
Japan Ski Experience launches expanded ski lodging booking platform
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Japan Ski Experience has rolled out a new accommodation booking platform covering more than 5,800 stays across Niseko, Hakuba, Furano and Rusutsu.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Shibuya main store for Japanese kitchen knives
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Main Store in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, placing its Japanese kitchen knife brand in a high-traffic area for visitors and local shoppers.
Tokyo and London leaders deepen ties on AI, climate and finance
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Tokyo Gov. Koike Yuriko met London Mayor Sadiq Khan and City of London Lady Mayor Susan Langley in Tokyo on June 18 to expand cooperation on climate action, artificial intelligence and financial services.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Kanazawa Higashi Chaya Store in Ishikawa Prefecture on Aug. 21, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife business into a historic craft and tourism district.
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