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Union Source pitches end-to-end China sourcing for global retailers
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Union Source Co., Ltd. says its sourcing and logistics platform is built to help multinational retailers consolidate suppliers, quality-control production and ship mixed containers from China.
Phio Pharmaceuticals wins patent allowances in the US, Canada and Japan
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Phio Pharmaceuticals said it secured three notices of allowance and one grant decision for INTASYL compounds across the United States, Canada and Japan.
MapZamurai adds bookable tours and guides to its Japan travel map
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MapZamurai has expanded its Japan-focused travel platform with bookable experiences tied to locations on its interactive map. The update links travel stories, videos, tours, activities, and digital guides so travelers can move from inspiration to…
Tokyo and Osaka stay top Japan package routes for 2026
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Diper Tour says Tokyo and Osaka remain the strongest group-travel routes in Japan for 2026, helped by fast rail links, dense attractions and growing use of online booking platforms.
ScentifAI starts PoC with global tech company on chemical-sensing AI
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ScentifAI has launched a joint proof of concept with a global technology company to test whether chemical signals can become a new data layer for AI systems.
Cardsmiths unveils Japanese-language Street Fighter Alpha trading cards
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Cardsmiths is launching a Japanese-language edition of its Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dream trading cards, with preorder availability coming soon through the company and select U.S. retailers.
Marin Sake Imports to distribute JuJu Labs wines and sakes in the US and Japan
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Marin Sake Imports and JuJu Labs have formed a strategic partnership that makes Marin Sake the exclusive master distributor for Next World Wines and Next World Sakes in U.S. retail, with market development in Japan.
Explorer.Company rolls out fall self-drive tours for Mongolia's festival season
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Explorer.Company is offering adjustable 4x4 self-drive itineraries in Mongolia this fall to line up with eagle-hunting festivals in the west and a horse festival in Khentii Province.
MOIN wins EU payment license, a first for a Korean or Japanese firm
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MOIN has secured a European Electronic Money Institution license through its EU subsidiary, becoming the first company from South Korea or Japan to gain the approval.
Restoration Partners brings self-healing concrete to ConcreteWorks 2026
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Restoration Partners will showcase Basilisk bio-based self-healing concrete at NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2026 in Nashville, the technology’s first major U.S. trade show appearance.
J+B Showroom launches Love Japan Summer in Brooklyn
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J+B Showroom is hosting its seasonal exhibition Love Japan Summer at Brooklyn Beauty/Fashion Labo from July 1-31, featuring Japanese craftsmanship from Ibasen and PAS. The show aims to connect New York buyers, designers and consumers with…
San Francisco homes host free Japanese tea ceremonies through Sept. 15
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A 25-year-old Japanese entrepreneur is offering free in-home tea ceremony experiences across San Francisco through Sept. 15, 2026, as part of a cultural project testing interest in Japanese traditions and a future permanent hub. The effort is…
VandS Clinic expands toward 75 branches across Korea and Japan
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VandS Clinic says it is on track to reach 75 branches by the end of 2026, adding new locations in South Korea and Japan as it scales its medical aesthetics network.
Koku launches English booking platform for Tokyo’s Izu Islands
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Koku Inc. launched Tokyo Islands Explorer on July 9, 2026, an English-language booking platform that bundles lodging, inter-island transport and activities across Tokyo’s Izu Islands.
IKINUKI opens two-seat head spa in Asakusa
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IKINUKI opened a two-station Japanese head spa in Tokyo’s Asakusa district on September 26, 2026, with services designed for solo guests or pairs.
SMART EXCHANGE passes 1,000 currency exchange machines in Japan
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SMART EXCHANGE Co., Ltd. says its unmanned foreign currency exchange network topped 1,000 units nationwide in February 2026 and handled more than 2 million transactions a year as Japan’s inbound tourism keeps rising.
hiTechMODA stages Tokyo runway with global designers and cultural performers
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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.
Retail banking market to reach $5.2 trillion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the global retail banking market will grow from $3.56 trillion in 2025 to $5.20 trillion by 2031, powered by digital banking, instant payments and mobile-first customer behavior.
UTAC names Anis Tebib chief commercial officer
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UTAC appointed Anis Tebib as chief commercial officer effective Oct. 1, expanding his remit across strategy, business development, communications and key international markets.
AngelAi stages Dallas summit and global finance push
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AngelAi used a two-part Dallas event to showcase its AI tools to real estate and finance professionals and to promote a cross-border investment campaign with Mortgage Treasury.
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