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TIER IV joins JST's Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor R&D Program to open-source AI chip designs for autonomous driving

TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV , the pioneering force behind open-source software for autonomous driving, has joined the Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor Research and Development Program led by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to advance re...

2026-08-14 12:00 724

Propelis brings Marks and SGX together, giving brands greater control from design to market in Japan

Building on the merger of SGK and SGS & Co, Propelis is strengthening its presence in Japan to help brands deliver the precision, consistency and quality expected in one of the world's most demanding consumer markets. TOKYO, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelis, the global brand services group...

2026-08-14 10:00 666

Former Japan National Team Player Yoichiro Kakitani Appointed Official Ambassador of "SIX SHOOT PREMIERE 0," Personally Coaching the Next Generation of Strikers at Official "BLUELOCK" Collaboration Tournament

Passing on the Dream of "Developing the World's Best Striker from Japan" to the Next Generation Through a Special Striker Clinic TOKYO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and c...

2026-08-13 20:30 1655

5th Hospitality Japan Conference #HJC2026 Set to Unpack Capital Strategy, Design, and Margin Protection in Tokyo

Asia-Pacific's premier hospitality gathering returns October 6–7, 2026, bringing together over 350 industry leaders to navigate Japan's JPY 630 billion market transformation. TOKYO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan's hotel sector is entering a new operational phase. One shaped by changing gue...

2026-08-13 09:39 2366

Approximately 600 Registrants Draw Attention: Public- and Private-Sector Representatives Discuss the Present Status and Future of Regional School Sports Club Development

Supported by the Japan Sports Agency, Offering Insights into Key Challenges and Practical Solutions for Regional School Sports Club Development TOKYO, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to you...

2026-08-12 20:30 1627

TOYO to Announce Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Financial Results on August 19, 2026

TOKYO, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: TOYO; OTC: TOYWF), a solar solutions company, today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter and first half 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Conferenc...

2026-08-12 20:00 2377

Japanese Cosmetics Company Saishunkan Pharmaceutical Makes Debut at HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo

— Experience the Brand's 93% Domestic Repeat-Purchase-Rate Products On-Site KUMAMOTO, Japan, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Cou...

2026-08-11 10:00 1796

GSMA: Mobile Industry to Contribute US$1.4 Trillion to APAC Economy by 2030 as Digital Trust, AI, Digital Sovereignty and Resilience Take Centre Stage at M360 ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile technologies and services are projected to contribute US$1.4 trillion to the Asia Pacific economy by 2030, a 40% increase from the US$1 trillion generated today, according to the GSMA's newMobile Economy Asia Pacific 2026

2026-08-10 23:51 4645

SwitchBot Launches kata AI Assistant, a Smart Home Expert Built Into the SwitchBot App

TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SwitchBot , a leading provider of AI-enabled embodied home robotics systems, today announced the launch of SwitchBot kata AI Assistant, an LLM-powered smart home assistant built into the SwitchBot App. Design...

2026-08-10 22:00 2381

LEIFRAS Awarded Tobishima Village's Weekend School Club Activities Contract for the Third Consecutive Year -- Fostering Non-Cognitive Skills Through Instruction by Full-Time Staff

Fulfilling Work-Style Reforms for Teachers While Ensuring a Safe, High-Quality Sports Environment for Children Through Dedicated Full-Time On-Site Operations TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company ded...

2026-08-10 20:30 3304

SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes Form Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLIZE PARTNERS Corporation and Dassault Systèmes in Japan have entered into a 'Consulting & System Integration Partner Program' agreement to help manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, improve operational efficiency and drive innovation.

2026-08-10 17:30 2810

"Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara" Inscribed as a World Heritage Site!

A Journey to the Ancient Capital of Nara Aboard Kintetsu Railway's Commemorative Train OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 26, 2026, a new World Heritage Site was added in Japan. The "Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara ," located in the Kansai r...

2026-08-10 10:00 1462

Quocirca again names Ricoh a Print Security Leader for its "device-agnostic" managed security services

TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh has once again been named a leader in the print security market, according to the latest Print Security Vendor Landscape 2026 report from Quocirca, a leading market research and insight firm, reflecting its sustained commitment to protecting customers as...

2026-08-10 08:27 2115

Agoda Reveals Growing Interest in Cool-Weather Destinations in Japan for Summer 2026

― Searches for Tateshina Highlands rise 277% as interest grows in "cool-cations" offering cooler climates and nature escapes ― SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has ...

2026-08-08 10:00 3105

ROHM's New 2nd-generation Terahertz Wave Oscillation Device Delivers 4 Times Higher Output Power

KYOTO, Japan, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ROHM Co., Ltd. has developed a 2nd-generation terahertz (THz) wave oscillation device using resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs). ROHM is making the device available via the RTD-EVK-G2 Terahertz Wave Device Evaluation Kit, which includes a sample device, cab...

2026-08-07 15:00 1570

UWANT Launches V700 Pro, Its Lightest Self-Emptying Vacuum Cleaner on Makuake Japan

TOKYO, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UWANT, an innovative smart cleaning appliance brand, has officially launched its latest V700 Pro Self-Emptying Vacuum Cleaner on Japan's leading crowdfunding platform Makuake. To celebrate the launch, V700 Pro will be available with alimited-time 50% OFF discou...

2026-08-07 08:00 2184

Orbbec's Robot-Free Data Collection Hardware Platform Makes Japan Debut at ROSCon JP 2026

TSUKUBA, Japan, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbbec presented its Robot-Free Data Collection Hardware Platform for Physical AI in Japan for the first time at ROSCon JP 2026, marking the platform's official deb...

2026-08-06 22:13 2066

LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Participates as a Speaker at JSPO-Hosted "School Sports Club Reform Seminar"

Sharing Insights into Resolving Challenges Toward the Sustainable Regional Development of School Sports Club Activities TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community e...

2026-08-06 20:30 1598

Infor Appoints Yuka Kanemitsu as President and Representative Director of Infor Japan to Accelerate Industry Cloud Growth and AI-Driven Business Transformation

Experienced technology executive to lead Infor's next phase of growth in Japan, helping customers modernize operations through industry-specific cloud solutions, AI, and deep industry expertise. NEW YORK and TOKYO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced t...

2026-08-06 09:36 2719

Nearly 3 in 10 Veterinarians at Japan's Larger Companion-Animal Hospitals Say Their Current Pace Is Unsustainable, Zpeer Survey Finds

TOKYO, August 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zpeer Inc., operator of Vetpeer — Japan's largest online community for veterinary professionals, reaching approximately 80% of the country's small-animal veterinarians —today released the results of a survey of 314 companion-animal veterinarians on their work...

2026-08-05 21:00 2756
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