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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.
Five Chinese bag suppliers highlighted for 2026 promotional branding demand
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A new review spotlights five China-based suppliers serving the global promotional bag market as brands push for reusable, customizable and more sustainable products.
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.
Industrial seals market seen reaching $23.8 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global industrial seals market will grow from $15.6 billion in 2026 to $23.8 billion by 2033, driven by industrial automation, manufacturing expansion and tighter leak-prevention rules.
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.
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.
Vicco von Voss launches sustainable Legacy Table furniture line
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Vicco von Voss has launched the Legacy Table collection, a handcrafted wood furniture line made from salvaged timber and aimed at homeowners seeking eco-conscious luxury.
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.
Seafood Legacy, Nikkei ESG set sustainable seafood summit for October in Tokyo
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Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. and Nikkei ESG will host The Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026 in Tokyo from Oct. 21-23, bringing together seafood industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability, transparency and supply-chain resilience.
Five China wet wipes makers to watch in 2026
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A 2026 industry overview profiles five China-based custom wet wipes manufacturers as global demand rises for private-label, sustainable and compliance-ready hygiene products.
Japan-Malawi platform links language lessons to school meals and jobs
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A Malawi-based, solar-powered language platform launched in June 2026 through a partnership between NPO Seibo Japan and Beehive Centre of Social Enterprise.
Smart waste management market seen reaching $14.64 billion by 2035
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The smart waste management market is projected to grow from $3.18 billion in 2025 to $14.64 billion by 2035, driven by smart city spending, environmental rules and wider use of AI and IoT. Europe leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow…
Mobile crane market seen reaching $28.68B by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global mobile crane market will rise from $21.63 billion in 2026 to $28.68 billion by 2031, driven by infrastructure spending, fleet upgrades and construction growth in Asia-Pacific.
Accops earns second straight Gartner DaaS recognition
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Accops was recognized in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service, marking its second consecutive appearance after 2025 and an Honorable Mention in 2024. The company says the result underscores demand for secure, flexible digital…
Luggage industry rewires around direct sales, sustainability and younger travelers
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A Travel Sentry survey of luggage industry professionals across seven languages shows a category that has recovered unevenly since Covid, with growth shifting to direct digital channels, product development and sustainability.
Shintarrow Yoshikawa opens Reverse Mediator in Tokyo
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Japanese photographer Shintarrow Yoshikawa has opened “Reverse Mediator” at Gallery Walk in Tokyo, the third exhibition in a trilogy that moves from animals to people to landscapes.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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