Japan
New global IKEA study: Nearly 4 in 10 are staging a "silent protest" over household mess
MALMÖ, Sweden, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 38% of homes, someone is
quietly leaving things out and hoping someone else will deal with it. (They
won't.) Welcome to the silent protest. It's one of many findings from the IKEA
Store & Organise Report 2026: Finding Meaning in the Mess.
2026-08-24 19:00
2511
TOMY's "TOMICA XROSS RESCUE" Diorama-based Short Animation Series to Begin Streaming Aug. 26, 2026
- Tie-in Toys to Launch Oct. 1 in Japan with Rollouts in Taiwan region, Hong Kong SAR and South Korea - TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMY Company, Ltd. (TAKARATOMY), based in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, will begin streaming "TOMICA XROSS RESCUE" on the company's official YouTube channel, "TA...
2026-08-24 14:00
1511
Asia's Biggest Sporting Showdown Begins! A Limited-Time, 360-Degree Open-Top Bus Takes to the Streets of Host City Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From September to October, top
athletes from 45 countries will compete at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
2026-08-24 10:00
2531
Anbogen Therapeutics and The University of Tokyo Enter Collaborative Research Agreement to Evaluate ABT-301 Across Multiple Tumor Types, Targeting Accelerated Human Clinical Indication Expansion
TAIPEI, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anbogen Therapeutics Inc. (TPEx: 7784) ("Anbogen" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced that it has entered into a Collaborative Research Agreement (CRA) with the Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Graduate School of ...
2026-08-24 08:00
1593
Global Artist Hajime Sorayama Establishes Sorayama Hajime Estate Co., Ltd. and Announces New Management Structure
Best known for his iconic Sexy Robot series and the original design of Sony's "aibo," Sorayama enters a new chapter of global creative activity TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Establishment of Sorayama Hajime Estate Co., Ltd. Hajime Sorayama has officially ended his management agreement wi...
2026-08-21 17:50
1905
From Tokyo to Berlin, VMFi is Transforming the Multilingual Communication Landscape.
BERLIN and TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world gathers for IFA 2026, VMFi is poised to redefine how we connect across languages. Headquartered in Tokyo and powered by a cutting-edge AI team in Taiwan, VMFi has a clear vision: turning multilingual communication into tangible value. ...
2026-08-21 09:00
2768
Dyna.Ai, DOLBIX Consulting, and Nikkoku Soft Launch AI-Powered Insurance Sales Support Pilot
Joint pilot tackles Japan's auto retail labor shortage and heightened Insurance Business Act mandates by deploying frontline enterprise AI across Toyota Corolla Kagawa dealerships TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dyna.Ai Japan today announced the launch of a joint proof of concept (PoC), in ...
2026-08-20 14:00
2313
Pillar Biosciences, LC-SCRUM-Asia and LSI Medience Announce Liquid Biopsy Screening Collaboration in Lung Cancer
oncoReveal® Essential+ validated at LSI Medience for cfDNA/cfRNA screening in the LC-SCRUM-Asia project, with testing planned to begin in August 2026 NATICK, Mass. and TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pillar Biosciences, Inc. ("Pillar"), LC-SCRUM-Asia and LSI Medience Corporation ("LSI Medie...
2026-08-20 06:00
2171
SuperX's Japan Global Supply Center has Delivered Pro6000 Servers Worth US$31 Million and Secured New Orders
SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperX AI Technology Limited ("SuperX" or the "Company"), a full-stack AI infrastructure solutions provider, announces the latest business milestone achieved by its Japan Global Supply Center, the Company's core local hub for expanding presence in Japan's ...
2026-08-20 04:30
3474
Tokyo's International Education Landscape Reaches a New Milestone as British-Style IB School Earns COBIS Accreditation and Safeguarding Beacon Status
TOKYO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malvern College Tokyo has achieved
accreditation by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), marking
a significant milestone in the school's development and reinforcing its
commitment to international recognized standards.
2026-08-18 23:00
2194
Sapporo Tourist Association: A Spotlight on Sapporo's Local Gastronomy
SAPPORO, Japan, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While Sapporo is rightfully
world-renowned for its premier winter skiing, global travelers in 2026 are
discovering that the city's appeal extends far beyond the snow.
2026-08-18 11:32
1881
Biosolutions could help Japan become a global bioeconomy powerhouse, new report finds
A new report, The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Japan Edition, highlights how biosolutions could strengthen Japan's position as a global biomanufacturing hub and support its ambition to realize the world's most advanced bioeconomy by 2030. However, realizing this potentia...
2026-08-18 10:00
2810
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
3025
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
3520
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,
2026-08-11 10:00
2743
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
6994
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
4328
"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
2026-08-10 10:00
2450
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
3041
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
4208
Week's Top Stories
Most Reposted
Hong Leong Bank Unveils HLB opus Extended Exclusively by Private Invitation
[Picked up by 320 media titles]
2026-09-03 23:53
TEATER BESAR TAMAN ISMAIL MARZUKI SIMPLIFIES WIRELESS WORKFLOWS WITH SENNHEISER SPECTERA
[Picked up by 283 media titles]
2026-09-03 10:00
From Micro-Weddings to Milestones: Celebrating Life's Special Moments at Four Seasons Resorts of Asia
[Picked up by 282 media titles]
2026-09-04 10:43
A Taste of Thailand: Discover the Spirit of the Elephant at Chang Thai
[Picked up by 282 media titles]
2026-09-03 10:00
OGA 2026 OPENS WITH STRONGER FOCUS ON MARKET ACCESS, REGIONAL PROJECTS AND ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES
[Picked up by 276 media titles]
2026-09-04 01:35
Most Read
Hong Leong Bank Unveils HLB opus Extended Exclusively by Private Invitation
2026-09-03 23:53
10240
FinVolution and NUS Business School share project findings focusing on Financial Inclusion for Filipino Overseas Domestic Helpers at UN Global Compact BRI Summit
2026-09-04 13:11
8240
Physical AI Firm XTEND Set to Make NYSE Trading Debut: NYSE Content Update
2026-09-04 21:14
7399
