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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.

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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.

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Mordor Intelligence says the global tobacco market will rise from $0.98 trillion in 2026 to $1.12 trillion by 2031, helped by brand loyalty, retail reach and a shift into alternative nicotine products.

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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.

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Michelin will publish a new MICHELIN Guide for Kobe-Awaji Island after signing a destination partnership with the Kobe-Awaji Island Gastronomy Association on Sept. 16. The move could boost tourism and help a region known for its blended food…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rosso Films International will debut The Soldier and the Butterfly in New York City on Oct. 14 at the New York Shorts International Film Festival.

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LIFE SCAPE, K.K. has released Caltimate, a macOS calendar app built around features its developer wanted but could not find in existing tools.

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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.

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A new six-part docuseries on the Top 1 Ack Attack’s push to break 400 mph has launched with Episode 1 on YouTube. The premiere revisits the garage-built origins of the motorcycle and the years of setbacks, rivalries and engineering that led to the…

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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.

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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…

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Electroninks has formed a strategic partnership with SAKATA INX and SIIX to expand sales, technical support and market development for its conductive ink products in Japan.

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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…

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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…

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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.