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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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NDC Engineering & Manufacturing (Fujian) Co., Ltd. used Drupa in Düsseldorf to present automated hot melt adhesive coating systems aimed at lower-emission, resource-efficient converting.

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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.

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AOJ Language School will launch a Portuguese-subtitled version of its short-term intensive beginner Japanese course on July 1, 2026. The online program targets beginners, Japanese-job seekers and corporate training needs, with 150 study hours, an…

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Sake.sg will host Sake Meguri 2026 in Singapore this July, bringing more than 20 master brewers, over 200 sake labels and three tasting sessions to Sands Expo & Convention Centre.

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Japan Society of Northern California selected five startups from 50 nominees for the 2026 Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Innovation Showcase.

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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 handed major honors to Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze at its second ceremony Saturday at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event expanded its international reach with performances from artists across Asia and the West,…

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Ant Co., Ltd. has launched HERBCELL, a salon-exclusive herbal peeling system developed and manufactured in Japan for beauty professionals.

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Cybertrust Japan on June 16 announced a new trusted infrastructure vision aimed at helping critical infrastructure operators manage software transparency, data authenticity and OSS risk as AI use expands.

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Kani Doraku is positioning its crab-focused restaurants as a must-try experience for international travelers visiting Japan, with a flagship in Osaka’s Dotonbori district and locations across the country.

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A new 100% English sketch-comedy show, OWARAI ASAKUSA, will run for eight nights at Asakusa Toyokan in Tokyo from July 10 to July 17, 2026. The production is aimed at international tourists and follows a sold-out Chicago showcase at The Second…

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The legal comedy Out of Order will screen June 22 at Dances With Films in Hollywood as an official selection, while Blood Sweat & Honey takes over international sales.

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Diper Tour is promoting customized Tokyo tours for 2026 as travelers increasingly book online and compare options across travel sites.

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Diper Tour is promoting digital booking for Japan travel in 2026 as travelers increasingly plan trips through online platforms.

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Private, customizable travel is gaining ground in Tokyo as international visitors look for more flexibility, privacy and cultural immersion in 2026. Diper Tour is positioning its Tokyo routes around that shift with private tours, small-group…

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3 Dragons Ltd. will unveil the first-ever restored versions of Gakuryu Ishii’s Shuffle and Master of Shiatsu at Japan Society New York on July 11, 2026, launching its restoration program.

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IQNOX Chief Operating Officer John G. Tesmer will represent the company at the INCOSE International Symposium 2026 in Yokohama, Japan, from June 13-18 and present on traceability.

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Mordor Intelligence projects the global health insurance market will rise from $2.14 trillion in 2026 to $3.11 trillion by 2031, driven by employer-sponsored coverage, digital enrollment and rising medical costs.

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ButterflyMan has released AI Japan, a new book arguing that Japan could become the first AI-ready society by redesigning work, education, and social systems around dignity and continuity.