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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 1829

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 and Asian Para Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 , held mainly around Nagoya ...

2026-08-24 10:00 2894

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 1795

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 2038

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 3006

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 2644

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 2325

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 3931

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 2300

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 1967

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 3012

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 3358

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 3649

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 2900

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 7192

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 4485

"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 2588

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 3212

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 4349

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 3041
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