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Tokyo's former expressway is becoming a 2-kilometer sky park in Ginza
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Tokyo is turning the decommissioned KK Line into a pedestrian-focused green space above Ginza, with public opening phases expected around 2030. The project matters because it could reshape one of the city’s busiest commercial districts while…
Reon Robotics launches KOIBOT ROLA companion robots on Kickstarter
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Reon Robotics has launched the KOIBOT ROLA series, a pair of humanoid companion robots aimed at emotional support through memory-driven conversation and privacy-focused design.
Georgetown tourism posts record $191.5M economic impact in 2025
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Georgetown/Scott County Tourism says visitor spending generated a record $191.5 million in economic impact in 2025, supporting 1,259 jobs and $14.7 million in local tax revenue.
Bamboo Forever showcases Teppo skewer manufacturing at Manufacturing World Japan
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Guilin Bamboo Forever Technology Co., Ltd. used Manufacturing World Japan to spotlight precision bamboo Teppo skewers for food service, retail and industrial production.
Japan’s rare earth push raises Arctic and deep-sea risks
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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.
AI models agree on Singapore’s safest banks, but split on digital bank winners
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A Quratic study of 212 AI responses found ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Mode were unanimous on Singapore’s safest banks, while diverging sharply on which digital bank has the best app. The findings point to a new kind of brand…
MONOGRIIS launches first Japanese-made mechanical watch RESTA
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MONOGRIIS has launched RESTA, a 36mm Japanese-made mechanical watch inspired by 1950s designs and featured in Esquire UK. The release marks the Osaka brand’s push into timeless mechanical watches after its 2026 rebrand.
The Japanese Clothing Co spotlights hand-drawn Japanese street-style tees
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The Japanese Clothing Co is leaning into the global appetite for Japanese street style with hand-drawn graphic tees for men and women.
MyFlyYatra expands premium Japan flight booking from the US
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MyFlyYatra says it is expanding premium flight options from the United States to Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa, as demand rises for business and first-class travel.
Japan edge AI market projected to hit $40.81 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says Japan’s edge AI market was worth $7.79 billion in 2020 and is forecast to reach $40.81 billion by 2030. The report points to cloud workloads, smart wearables, 5G and industrial adoption as key growth drivers, while…
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Airtripmaker expands affordable business class flights from major U.S. cities
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Airtripmaker is offering competitive business class fares from major U.S. cities to India and other international destinations, aiming to make premium-cabin travel more accessible.
Japan’s hemp expo returns to Tokyo with a new Omotesando venue
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JIHE 2026 will bring Japan International Hemp Expo back to Tokyo on Nov. 13-14, 2026, with a two-day CBD and hemp trade and community event at House of OMOTESANDO. Organizers say the expanded, whole-building format is designed to increase business…
Business travel accident insurance market seen hitting $26.1B by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the global business travel accident insurance market was worth $3.2 billion in 2023 and could climb to $26.1 billion by 2033. The forecast reflects rising corporate travel, stronger employee safety priorities and…
Digital banking platform market set to hit $168.3 billion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global digital banking platform market was worth $30.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $168.3 billion by 2032. The forecast reflects rising internet use, more mobile banking, and banks’ push to modernize…
Istanbul studio’s Akihabara gacha game catches fire in Japan
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Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara launched in Early Access on Steam on June 8 and quickly drew Japanese VTubers, streamers and players into marathon sessions.
KDDI and JR East expand free data top-ups to 83 stations for Japan SIM users
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KDDI and JR East will expand the povo Data Oasis service for Japan SIM users starting June 9, 2026, adding more stations and bringing the total to 83. The update gives inbound travelers another way to get free mobile data at JR East-area stations…
KDDI and JR East expand free data access for Japan SIM users to 83 stations
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KDDI and JR East are broadening the povo Data Oasis service for inbound travelers using Japan SIM, with free data top-ups available at 83 stations from June 9, 2026. The move ties mobile connectivity more closely to rail travel and airport access…
AlmaLinux 9.2 gets Common Criteria security certification in Japan
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AlmaLinux OS 9.2 has earned Common Criteria certification in Japan, adding third-party security validation for the community-run enterprise Linux distribution.
Scientific studies place Columbus-era pearls in early Caribbean history
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A pearl collection tied to the Caribbean trade has been dated by multiple scientific studies to 1455-1615 AD, adding evidence to a little-known chapter of early American history.
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