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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo launches upgraded YAKUMO mist garden experience
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will debut YAKUMO on July 1, 2026, an expanded version of its Tokyo Sea of Clouds installation in the hotel’s Japanese garden.
Martin Communications and Ken Harvey Homes win NCHBA website award
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Martin Communications and Ken Harvey Homes won Best Website for a Building Company at the North Carolina Home Builders Association’s 2026 STARS Awards.
14 more businesses join Emeryville Restaurant Week ahead of October debut
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Emeryville Restaurant Week added 14 new participants before its Oct. 1-11 launch, bringing the citywide food event to 24 total businesses.
AIM B2B opens Singapore office to expand APAC reach
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Tokyo-headquartered AIM B2B has opened a Singapore office to deepen support for Asia-Pacific clients, with a focus on businesses headquartered in Singapore and operating across Japan and South Korea.
Medical foam market seen reaching $49.51 billion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global medical foam market will grow from $35.18 billion in 2026 to $49.51 billion by 2031, driven by advanced wound care, aging populations and broader use in packaging and healthcare products.
Pasona Group to host global wellness forum in Awaji in 2026
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Pasona Group Inc. will bring international wellness leaders to Awaji Island on Nov. 15, 2026, for a forum focused on healthy longevity, preventive medicine and corporate wellness.
A Joy unveils autumn menu with Chef André at Taipei 101
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A Joy, the high-end buffet on the 86th floor of Taipei 101, has launched the autumn chapter of its yearlong collaboration with Chef André. The new Land menu uses eight fire-based techniques and three seasonal dishes to explore memory, family and…
FMC sets Adobe Premiere Pro training on Color Mode and AI workflows
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Future Media Conferences will host a two-day live online training Sept. 29–30, 2026, focused on Adobe Premiere Pro’s new Color Mode and AI-assisted post-production.
SHIRO & Co. adds HOLD state to its AI supervision model
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SHIRO & Co. has updated its Supervisory Layer observation with a formal HOLD state that sits between approval and rejection for autonomous AI actions.
Anime market seen reaching $72.74 billion by 2035
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The global anime market is projected to grow from $28.55 billion in 2025 to $72.74 billion by 2035, driven by streaming, merchandising, gaming and wider international adoption.
AOJ Language School sets Sept. 12 info session for Fall 2026
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Attain Online Japanese Language School is taking registrations for a second online information session on Sept. 12, 2026, ahead of its Fall 2026 semester.
Higeta Building Wins Gold A' Design Award
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Higeta Building by Nobuaki Miyashita has won a Gold A’ Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category.
Chinese artist Eric HZ weighs in on GRAMMYs’ new Asian pop category
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Eric HZ, a Chinese singer-songwriter and CAFAC founder, joined a Recording Academy discussion on September 3 about the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category and what it could mean for Asian artists globally.
RVYUAN pitches RoHS-compliant flat copper wire for EU-bound motor and transformer makers
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RVYUAN says its Class 220 rectangular wire is built to meet EU phthalate limits under Directive (EU) 2015/863, with batch-level RoHS reports and Declarations of Conformity sent with each shipment.
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.
Hypertherm to showcase automation and plasma cutting at JIWS 2026
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Hypertherm Associates will support partner exhibits at Japan International Welding Show 2026 in Osaka from Sept. 16-19, with new automation and plasma cutting tools on display.
Hypertherm to showcase automation and plasma cutting tools at JIWS 2026
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Hypertherm Associates will back channel partners at the Japan International Welding Show in Osaka from Sept. 16-19, 2026, with new automation and plasma cutting products on display.
TOJI launches U.S. sales with Berkeley retail debut
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Tokyo wellness brand TOJI has begun full-scale U.S. sales with its first permanent retail placement at The Gardener in Berkeley, California.
No Existe launches English edition of AI philosophy book on consciousness
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Japanese author and independent researcher No Existe has released the English edition of Why AI Has No “I,” a book that questions whether AI can have a first-person point of view or only simulate one. The book is now on Amazon for $2.99 through…
Shiba Park Hotel debuts wellbeing mornings with breakfast, books and walks
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Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo is highlighting three morning wellbeing experiences this summer, pairing a curated breakfast with reading and nature near Shiba Park, Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower.
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