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Live Cell Observation System Selected for NASA-Supported Project Heading to the International Space Station
Nikon Contributes to Research on the Effects of Microgravity in Drug Discovery TOKYO, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce that the live cell observation system developed by Nikon and its U.S.-based subsidiary Nikon Instruments Inc. (NII) has been selecte...
Mesirow Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Appointment of Mr. Manabu Ogi and Mr. Katsuya Fukushima to Lead New Tokyo Office
* Mesirow appoints Mr. Manabu Ogi as Managing Director and Head of Japan, Capital Formation and Currency Solutions. * Mesirow appoints Mr. Katsuya Fukushima as Managing Director and Head of Sales, Japan. * New Tokyo office expands the firm's ability to serve Japanese institutional investors...
LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Plans to Launch a Dribbling School with Dribble Designer Masakazu Okabe in Spring 2026
Partnership Aims to Create an Environment for Children Across Japan to Learn Soccer Skills TOKYO, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced t...
DFRobot Showcases AI Maker Projects at Robot Hokoten in Akihabara
SHANGHAI, April 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DFRobot
LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Holds Signing Ceremony to Mark Appointment as an Official Partner of the Japan Sport Association (JSPO)
TOKYO, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announces that it held a signing ceremony on April 3, 2026 at the headquarters of the Japan Sport Assoc...
PQShield Advances Japan's Quantum-Safe Security Transition Through CRYPTREC ML-KEM Evaluation
* Japan can now begin deploying quantum-safe encryption at scale following PQShield's evaluation of ML-KEM, as standardised in NIST FIPS 203, for CRYPTREC * The milestone unlocks adoption across Japan's government procurement and technology supply chain, aligning the country with global manda...
LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. and Sanko Gakuen to Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement to Develop Next-Generation Sports Business Talent
Industry-Academia Collaboration Aims to Address the Growing Shift of School Club Activities to Local Communities TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagem...
GA technologies Rebrands "Renters Warehouse" as "RENOSY by Renters Warehouse" to Accelerate U.S. Growth
TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GA technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President, CEO: Ryo Higuchi; Stock Code: 3491; hereinafter referred to as the "Company") announces that its AI real estate investment service, "RENOSY," has launched an initiative to rebrand "Renters W...
SINTRONES to Demonstrate Secure Edge AI for Industrial, Mobility, and Mission-Critical Applications
At Japan IT Week Spring 2026, Enabling IEC 62443-4-1–Aligned Security and Real-Time Intelligence Across Connected Infrastructure TOKYO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SINTRONES Technology Corp. (TWSE: 6680), a global provider of rugged embedded and Edge AI computing solutions, will present its IE...
Hyakumangoku Festival in Kanazawa: A Grand Procession Rooted in Samurai Legacy
KANAZAWA, Japan, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kanazawa Biyori, a regional media platform rooted in Hokuriku, is committed to sharing the living culture of this region with a broader audience — not only its celebrated landmarks, but the traditions that continue to define what it means to call thi...
NSSK Closes Series IV Funds at JPY 250 Billion Hardcap, More Than 2x Oversubscribed
Fund substantially allocated within four months of launch; Thrive Alternatives served as exclusive advisor SINGAPORE, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK), a leading Japan-focused private equity firm, today announced the final close of NSSK Series IV Funds with aggrega...
ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA Refreshes Corporate Brand Identity and Unveils New Corporate Slogan: "Local Insight, Global Impact" -- Grounded in Community, Committed to Creating Value
OSAKA, Japan, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD. (hereinafter "ISK" or "the Company"), headquartered in Osaka, Japan, announced on April 1 the refresh of its corporate brand identity and the launch of its new corporate slogan, "Local Insight, Global Impact." This initiativ...
TOKYO SKYTREE to Host First Collaboration with "BLUE LOCK" from April 9 to July 6, 2026
TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, is holding "BLUE LOCK EPISODE SKY in TOKYO SKYTREE (R)," in the first collaboration between the tower and a popular TV anime featuring soccer, "BLUE LOCK," written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated b...
LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. Signs Sponsorship Agreement with the Japan Sport Association (JSPO), Contributing to the Future of Sports
TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement (the "Agreement") to participate, from April 2026,...
Scientists Discover 'Life in a Glass Castle' and Dozens of New Species During Japan Deep-Sea Expedition
TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major international effort to document
Japan's deep-ocean life has confirmed the discovery of 38 new species,
following a landmark expedition byThe Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census
NJ Bio, Inc. and Ajinomoto Bio‑Pharma Services Enter into Collaboration to Strengthen Support for Antibody-Drug Conjugate Development
PRINCETON, N.J. and TOKYO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NJ Bio, Inc. ("NJ Bio"), a leading provider of integrated drug discovery and development services and Ajinomoto Bio‑Pharma Services ("Aji Bio‑Pharma"), a leading provider of biopharmaceutical manufacturing services and platform technologies...
Dragos Appoints Kaori Nieda as Country Manager to Drive Expansion in Japan
HANOVER, Md., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dragos Inc., a global leader in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, USA, today announced the appointment of Kaori Nieda as its first Country Manager in Japan. This appointment builds on the strong foundation Dra...
Indonesian Palm Biomass Expands Presence in Japan, Surpassing 5 Million Tons Annually
TOKYO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indonesia's palm-based biomass sector continues to demonstrate strong performance in the Japanese market, with Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) exports exceeding 5 million tons annually. In parallel, other biomass products such as Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) are being fur...
TOYO Co., Ltd Announces Second Half and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
TOKYO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd
Solar Industry Veteran Mr. Rhone Resch Joins TOYO as Chief Strategy Officer
TOKYO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd
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