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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.
JPEX America widens Japan-U.S. partnerships across healthcare and innovation
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JPEX America said Aug. 20 it is expanding cross-border work linking Japan and the U.S. through business development, healthcare, investment and innovation.
GlycanAge and ExoEarth partner on biological age testing in Japan
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GlycanAge and ExoEarth Corp. have signed an MOU to expand glycan-based biological age testing in Japan and launch joint aging research.
WEJ pushes corporate carbon neutrality with PPA platform zurigo
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Climate tech startup WEJ Inc. is expanding its zurigo platform to help companies evaluate, match and monitor off-site renewable power purchase agreements in minutes.
MUSASHI JAPAN tops 100,000 cumulative orders
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TAIMATSU Inc. said MUSASHI JAPAN has surpassed 100,000 cumulative orders across its Shopify-based ecommerce site and physical stores.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens knife store in Osaka Namba
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN Osaka Namba Ebisubashi Store in Namba, Osaka, on Aug. 19, 2026, expanding its Japanese kitchen knife retail footprint beyond 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.
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.
Shiba Park Hotel turns its Tokyo property into a Library Hotel
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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.
Xceptor adds sovereign SaaS regions in Switzerland and Japan
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Xceptor has launched sovereign-grade SaaS in Switzerland and Japan, expanding its regional hosting for capital markets clients that need local data residency and regulatory alignment.
Airtripmaker expands premium-cabin flights for corporate and group travelers
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Airtripmaker is broadening its U.S. and Canada booking platform with premium economy, business class and first class flights for companies, corporates and groups.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens renewed Shibuya Center-Gai store in Tokyo
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TAIMATSU Inc. has officially opened the refreshed MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Center-Gai Store in Tokyo after first launching the location in advance in 2025. The shop is meant to showcase Japanese kitchen knives in a more spacious retail setting that…
Companion diagnostics market seen tripling by 2035
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The global companion diagnostics market is projected to rise from $9.32 billion in 2025 to $26.83 billion by 2035, driven by regulatory co-development requirements, faster next-generation sequencing adoption and growing use of liquid biopsy.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Hiroshima Hondori store
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in Hiroshima’s Hondori Shopping Street, expanding the brand’s retail reach in a busy area that draws visitors from Japan and overseas.
Quantum Australia says its programs generated $83.1M in economic value
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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.
DenwaFlow launches AI phone agent to automate business calls
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DenwaFlow, operated by ISZ.AI, unveiled a task-completing AI phone agent on August 13, 2026, aimed at handling routine business call workflows for appointments, inquiries and follow-ups. The launch targets companies that miss calls during busy…
Kuvings showcases commercial blenders and juicer at CAFERES JAPAN 2026
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Kuvings Japan used CAFERES JAPAN 2026 in Tokyo to spotlight its commercial blender and juicer lineup for cafes and restaurants.
MUSASHI JAPAN tops global knife brand awareness survey
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TAIMATSU says its MUSASHI JAPAN knife brand scored the highest recognition in a survey across seven major markets, with 22.5% awareness and strong favorability and purchase intent.
Plushie Planet expands STAR BABY AI companion universe
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Plushie Planet detailed its STAR BABY intellectual property and company strategy on August 12, 2026, positioning the plush and AI companion brand as the center of a broader business built around emotional connection, collectibles and charitable…
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
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