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New book links Japan’s household allowances to hidden social rules
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Takuji Noda’s new book argues that Japan’s fixed household allowances are a visible sign of deeper, unspoken expectations shaping money, marriage, work and daily life.
PlacidWay, Cell Grand Clinic form Japan regenerative medicine partnership
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PlacidWay and Cell Grand Clinic have teamed up to help international patients access government-approved regenerative therapies in Osaka.
Rural Japan studio aims to bridge creative learning gaps
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A new community space in Kasai City, Hyogo, is trying to fill gaps left by shrinking school budgets and the loss of arts and coding programs.
Stratforce.one moves marketing strategy into execution
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Stratforce.one has launched a four-stage model that takes clients from diagnosis through launch and optimization, with the same team executing the strategy after approval.
TANABE Consulting to acquire Actus Consulting Group and expand U.S. advisory reach
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TANABE CONSULTING GROUP plans to buy a majority stake in New York-based Actus Consulting Group and make it a subsidiary, giving the Japanese consulting firm a bigger platform for U.S. market entry support.
CAVE sets Steam launch for DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite on Aug. 26
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CAVE Interactive will launch DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite on Steam worldwide on Aug. 26 in the U.S. and Aug. 27 in Japan, bringing a 10-player real-time bullet-hell battle mode, new character content and new music to the long-running shooter…
Kiteworks buys WAMNET Japan to expand into enterprise security market
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Kiteworks said Aug. 5, 2026, that it acquired WAMNET Japan K.K., giving the company its first direct presence in Japan’s enterprise security market.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens third Paris knife store
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN France Red Store in Paris, marking the brand’s third location in the city as it pushes deeper into Europe’s Japanese kitchen knife market.
HIVEX and Binance Pay plan Web3 payments rollout in Japan
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TBCASoft and Binance Pay are teaming up to connect Binance Pay users with merchant acceptance through the HIVEX Network, starting in Japan with a planned Q3 2026 launch.
Global Coalition on Aging, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society to host Silver Economy Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
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The Global Coalition on Aging and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society will bring government, business and health leaders to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 11-12 for Silver Economy Forum 2026. The summit is designed to turn ageing populations into an…
Manufactured housing market seen doubling to $54.64 billion by 2035
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The manufactured housing market is projected to rise from $28.49 billion in 2026 to $54.64 billion by 2035, driven by housing affordability pressure, easier regulation and more institutional financing.
Furuno receives live signals from Xona’s Pulsar LEO PNT satellite in Japan
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Furuno says it became the first company in Japan to receive live signals from Xona Space Systems’ Pulsar-0 satellite, with tests in Nishinomiya in June and at a Fukushima spoofing field test in July. The results point to a possible GNSS backup for…
AKT Health, Shonan Daiichi Hospital test fall detection tech in ward trial
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AKT Health and Shonan Daiichi Hospital completed a proof-of-concept of a sensor-based fall detection system in a Japanese inpatient ward on Aug. 21, 2026. The trial with 22 healthcare professionals was meant to gauge clinical usefulness, workflow…
Cloudbric WAF+ tops Japan’s IT Trend H1 2026 WAF ranking
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Cloudbric WAF+ ranked No. 1 in the Web Application Firewall category and No. 2 in Cyberattack Countermeasures in IT Trend’s H1 2026 ranking in Japan.
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.
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.
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.
CAVE’s DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite adds 10-player bullet-hell mode to Steam release
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CAVE Interactive will launch DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite worldwide on Steam on Aug. 26-27, 2026, with a new 10-player real-time battle mode, item interference in standard play, and updated content.
Cruise tourism market seen doubling to $401.2 billion by 2035
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Cruise tourism is projected to nearly double to $401.20 billion by 2035, driven by new ship orders, destination investment and rising demand for premium, experience-led travel.
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