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EU matcha imports face tighter residue and certification checks
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Bulk matcha suppliers and EU buyers now face stricter verification as new EU residue limits for clothianidin and thiamethoxam took effect in March 2026. Shanghai Kelrosa Health Technology’s TangMist Matcha says its certifications and batch testing…
The Japanese Clothing Co outlines the art traditions behind its hand-drawn T-shirts
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The Japanese Clothing Co says its Japanese-inspired T-shirts are shaped by art traditions and subcultures ranging from Harajuku and manga to Nihonga and Shodo.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens second Paris store for Japanese kitchen knives
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN France Blue Store in Paris, giving the Japanese knife brand a second customer-facing location in the city.
AUSTEM ExT expands Japan push in commercial vehicle emissions parts
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AUSTEM ExT is widening its role in Japan’s commercial vehicle aftermarket as demand stays strong for diesel aftertreatment parts used in trucks and buses.
Digital business card market seen reaching $528.12 million by 2035
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The digital business card market is expanding as companies shift to contactless networking, QR and NFC sharing, and cloud-based contact tools.
80,000 visit Tokyo’s TOKYO LIGHTS projection mapping and light art festival
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TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 drew about 80,000 visitors to Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, combining a global projection mapping contest with outdoor light art installations.
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.
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…
SAKEANI JAPAN to launch sake and shochu subscription with voice actor audio in September 2026
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SAKEANI JAPAN plans to launch Kokushu Seijo in September 2026, pairing seasonal Japanese sake and shochu with original audio programs narrated by voice actors.
How Beijing companies can assess top translation firms
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As Hainan’s offshore duty-free business expands and multilingual demand rises, translation buyers are under pressure to choose partners that can deliver quickly and reliably.
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…
KingPo names Techno Science Japan as authorized distributor
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KingPo Technology Development Limited has appointed Techno Science Japan Co., Ltd. as an authorized distributor under a new strategic cooperation and distribution agreement.
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…
STANDAGE to bring 11 Japanese companies to NY NOW Summer 2026
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STANDAGE Inc. will showcase products from 11 Japanese companies at NY NOW Summer 2026 in New York from Aug. 2-4, aiming to connect mostly U.S.-new items with international buyers.
Clientshare adds live reporting to business reviews
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Clientshare launched Embedded Reporting on July 27, 2026, giving suppliers live operational and commercial data inside Business Reviews instead of static prebuilt figures.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens first overseas store in Paris
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TAIMATSU Inc. opened MUSASHI JAPAN’s first overseas retail store in Paris on March 20, 2026, marking the Japanese kitchen knife brand’s expansion beyond Japan.
Kyoto company to unveil student-run pro volleyball team
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KYOTO VALLEY Co., Ltd. will hold a press conference in Kyoto on July 28, 2026, to announce a new professional men’s volleyball team managed primarily by university students.
leagend launches battery-free SuperCap jump starter series for cold-weather markets
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leagend is introducing a new SuperCap Jump Starter series in Australia and Japan as winter approaches across Asia-Pacific.
Sato Shiki launches ultra-limited Masterpiece PX single malt
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Sato Shiki Japanese Whisky has introduced Masterpiece PX, a limited-edition Japanese single malt finished in rare Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Spain.
NingBo NJ Hydraulic Adapter leans on multi-standard threads and Cr3+ zinc plating
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NingBo NJ Hydraulic Adapter Co., Ltd. is pitching a reliability-first catalogue built to bridge SAE and international hydraulic thread standards from one source.
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