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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.

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Yokohama’s inaugural Asia-Pacific Circular Cities Forum added 17 new signatories to the Asian Circular Cities Declaration and unveiled the network’s first action plan.

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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.

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Kristin Kagawa Bedford’s Where the Bamboo Bends opens Sept. 10 and centers on the little-documented lives of Japanese women in early 20th-century Texas.

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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.

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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.

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Helixes Inc. opened Helixes USA Inc. in June 2026 to grow its Japanese content IP business across North America.

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Japanese Clothing Co says its Japanese-inspired T-shirts are designed by hand, printed only after orders are placed and checked by a person before shipping.

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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…

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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. has opened Oysters & Sushi -ITTO- in Hiroshima’s Hondori area, expanding its restaurant concept that pairs Japanese craftsmanship with local ingredients.

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Elix and Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners have entered a collaborative research agreement to develop new AI tools for targeted protein degraders, a drug modality aimed at hard-to-treat targets.

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Baths of Distinction has introduced a freestanding microbubble bathtub range designed for residential master suites and luxury spa settings.

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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching the Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony, a new overnight-guest experience led by ceramic artist and tea master Shota Yamada in the hotel’s seasonal 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.

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TAIMATSU has opened a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi district as it enters its third fiscal year.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tokyo-based douzo inc. has introduced two new Taski knives ahead of their fall shipping windows, with pre-orders now open at a 15% discount.

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Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo is leaning into its long history with a 2020 rebrand built around books, culture and calm.