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Two collaborative works inspired by Buichi Terasawa’s COBRA and reimagined by collage artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction in Tokyo on June 4, signaling early market demand for the ReVIBES Project’s plan to turn Japanese pop-culture IP into…

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Shunsuke Ohe’s Osaka osteopathic clinic, Tsubomiya 3rd, has won Bronze in the A’ Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.

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ReVIBES Project, a joint initiative of Toei Video and TANGLE, said two debut collaboration works pairing COBRA with artist Kosuke Kawamura sold at auction on June 4 in Tokyo.

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Kasuga Mochi, a Japanese sweets cafe designed by Shunsuke Ohe, won Bronze in the A’ Design Award’s Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.

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The digital twin market is forecast to surge from $39.45 billion in 2025 to $1.085 trillion by 2035 as manufacturers, healthcare providers, cities and other industries use virtual replicas for monitoring, prediction and efficiency gains.

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Business Awards UK announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Sports and Leisure Awards, recognizing organizations across fitness, sport, wellbeing, rehabilitation and recreation in the UK. The results highlight how clubs, studios, clinics…

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Electroninks has formed a strategic partnership with SAKATA INX and SIIX to expand sales, technical support and market development for its conductive ink products in Japan.

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Mordor Intelligence projects the global superfoods market will rise from $14.10 billion in 2026 to $20.83 billion by 2031, driven by preventive nutrition, plant-based eating and functional ingredients.

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A new Business Research Company report says the advanced metering infrastructure market remains moderately fragmented, with Itron leading global sales in 2024 and the top 10 players holding 29% of revenue.

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OMEGA X released its fourth mini album, UNCAPPED, on June 19, 2026, with fans helping shape the title track and unit song lineup.

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Japanese furniture maker Yuya Nakazawa’s handcrafted Oruha chair has won a Gold A’ Design Award in the Furniture Design category.

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Ryoko Ogoshi’s Nomad House, a Tokyo residence reworking a 40-year-old concrete home, earned a Silver A’ Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category.

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Osteria di Mercato will host Katami for a one-night-only collaborative dinner in Houston on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The seven-course tasting menu pairs Italian tradition and Japanese technique, with tickets priced at $375 per person plus tax. Why…

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Dassai Blue Sake Brewery and GOCA by Garde are launching DASSAI GALLERY BY GOCA in Hyde Park, New York, with a seasonal exhibition program dedicated to contemporary Japanese and Asian art. The partnership adds a new cultural destination to the…

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Architect and designer Minni Bajaj made her red carpet debut at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France, wearing two self-designed custom looks and taking on a new role with Global Glam Fashion Production.

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Nakamoto Forestry has introduced Clear Vertical Grain Sugi, a premium Japanese cedar product aimed at architects and builders seeking a sustainable alternative to old-growth cedar.

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InterContinental Phuket Resort was named No. 4 among Thailand’s Best Beach + Island Resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Southeast Asia 2026, marking its fourth straight year in the rankings.

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Kenichi Mizuno’s Noshudo Zero won Gold in the A’ Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design category, putting a circular Japanese blade and Seki sword craft in the global spotlight.

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Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd. has earned a Platinum A’ Design Award for Otona Randosel, a modern reinterpretation of the Japanese school backpack.

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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 handed major honors to Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze at its second ceremony Saturday at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event expanded its international reach with performances from artists across Asia and the West,…