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US senator affirms Israel will ‘do in Gaza what we did in Tokyo and Berlin’
(MENAFN) US Senator Lindsey Graham has suggested that Israel is preparing to take full control of Gaza, likening the potential occupation to America's post-World War II presence in Japan and Germany. Speaking to NBC News on Sunday, Graham claimed...

Japan Weighs Legal Limits on Ukraine Security Support
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Tuesday that Tokyo is evaluating its legal boundaries and capabilities regarding security assistance for Ukraine. This statement follows NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent...

Intel Shares Soar Sharply Following SoftBank's Investment
(MENAFN) Shares of Intel, the US semiconductor giant, soared sharply after news of a major investment deal with Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank emerged. According to pre-market data at 0730 GMT, Intel’s stock jumped 5.3%, recovering from...

AKT Health's 'Impakt Health' Remote Patient Monitoring Platform Receives Japan Class II Medical Device Certification
AKT Health’s Impakt Health RPM SaMD unites telehealth,AI insights,& blockchain integrity to deliver secure,compliant hospital-to-home remote patient monitoring. TOKYO, TOKYO, JAPAN, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AKT Health Co., Ltd., a...

U.S. Maintains Tariffs on Japanese Steel, Aluminum
(MENAFN) The United States will keep its 50% tariffs on Japanese steel and aluminum intact for now, Japan’s government confirmed Wednesday, even as the two nations finalized a sweeping trade pact encompassing new tariffs and a massive investment...

FUGA Opens Its First Flagship in Kyoto’s Arashiyama on July 12, 2025 – Step Into Uniquely Crafted Nishijin-Ori Sneakers
KYOTO, JAPAN, July 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SAKURA Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto-shi, Kyoto; CEO: Masanori Asai) has announced the launch of a new sneaker brand, “FUGA,” featuring Kyoto’s traditional Nishijin-ori textile. The brand will...

Graphjet visited by Japanese trading company
New York, United States, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”) was honoured to welcome a delegation from a Japanese trading company with international presence for an official visit on JULY 23, 2025 to...

HARIO LAUNCHES TWO NEW TEA/COFFEE PRODUCTS WHERE JAPANESE FUNCTION MEETS SIMPLISTIC BEAUTY & DESIGN
MATCHA COLLECTION AND QTO MILK FROTHER-TWO NEW PRODUCT DESIGNS THAT WILL BRING A BEAUTIFUL RITUAL TO YOUR TEA & COFFEE MAKING! CHUO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HARIO, a global leader in Japanese-style tea/coffee brewing...

KIYOMI SKIN ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF AMINO ACID 5-ALA ON AMAZON
This Japanese-inspired beauty essential with 5-ALA energizes and rejuvenates skin, now available to U.S. customers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kiyomi Skin, the German-founded pioneering J-Beauty brand...

The Presidency on Tokyo International Conference on African Development accompanying media guidelines
South Africa’s High Level Delegation will participate at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) led by President Cyril Ramaphosa accompanied by Ministers and senior Government officials. Launched by Japan in 1993, the...

Medical Simulation Market to Surpass US$ 13.1 Bn by 2034, Growing at 16.4% CAGR from US$ 2.6 Bn in 2023
Medical Simulation Market to surpass US$ 13.1 Bn by 2034, advancing at 16.4% CAGR, driven by tech adoption in medical training and education. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global medical simulation...

Sustainable Tourism Initiative in Japan’s Hidden Gem: Free One-Month Stay for Digital Creators in the Goto Islands
Calling “Graphers” with One slot for a month for Free 1-Month Stay. Find your Japan’s hidden gems “Goto Island”. GOTO ISLANDS, NAGASAKI, JAPAN, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pier | Goto Nagasaki, a coliving space in Goto Islands run...

Aircraft Interior Sandwich Panel Market is Forecasted to Reach US$2.9 Billion in 2034, Says Stratview Research
Detroit, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global aircraft interior sandwich panel market size was valued at US$1.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$2.9 billion by 2034, witnessing a market growth CAGR of 3.4% from 2024 to 2034,...

EV Hoses Market is Forecasted to Reach US$15.7 Billion in 2031, Says Stratview Research
Detroit, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global EV hoses market size was valued at US$6.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$15.7 billion by 2031, witnessing a market growth CAGR of 11.4% from 2025 to 2031, according to an analysis...

The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival opens in September with shorts connecting the world
MACAU, August 19 - The 2nd Galaxy Entertainment Group Macao International Shorts Film Festival (hereinafter referred to as the “Macao International Shorts Film Festival”), jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Galaxy...

Battleship Missouri Memorial and Wreaths Across America Radio Launch New Podcast: Last Battleship – The History, Heroes, and Legacy of the USS Missouri
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, and HONOLULU, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announce the launch of a new...

Japan, Germany Commit to Strengthen Security Partnership
(MENAFN) On Monday, Japan and Germany vowed to “further” enhance their bilateral security collaboration, according to an official declaration. This commitment was made during their inaugural “strategic dialogue” held in Tokyo. The meeting was...

Electric 'air taxis' launches in Japan by 2027
(MENAFN) Japanese airline ANA announced Thursday that, in partnership with US start-up Joby Aviation, it aims to introduce electric “air taxis” over Japan as early as 2027. The two companies plan to establish a joint venture to deploy over 100 of...

HeartCore’s Go IPO Client, rYojbaba Co., Ltd., Begins Trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market
NEW YORK and TOKYO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTCR) (“HeartCore” or the “Company”), a leading enterprise software and consulting services company based in Tokyo, announced its Go IPO client, rYojbaba...

Cultural Affairs Bureau launches the picture book The Musical Journey of Xian Xinghai in paperback edition
MACAU, August 18 - To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the 120th anniversary of the birth of Xian Xinghai, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has recently published...