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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...
TIER IV joins Open Invention Network 2.0 to drive the expansion of the open-source ecosystem for autonomous driving through a patent strategy
TOKYO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV
Supporting Nagakute City's Weekend and Holiday School Club Activities Through Professional Management, Contributing to Teacher Workstyle Reform and Enriching Sports and Cultural Opportunities for Children
Establishing a Safe and Reliable Operating Structure Through an On-Site "General Manager" and a Dual Safety Net, While Providing Know-How Built on a Record of Zero Serious Accidents TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and so...
Advasa Holdings, Inc. Announces Revised Expected Trading Commencement Date for Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Market
Common Stock Now Expected to Begin Trading on August 25, 2026 Under the Ticker Symbol "ADBT" TOKYO and NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advasa Holdings, Inc. ("ADVASA" or the "Company"), afintech payment holding company providing Earned Wage Access (EWA) and next-generation financial infr...
TIER IV collaborates with Renesas to build an open AI-native computing platform for SDVs: Integrating R-Car Gen 5 automotive SoCs with Autoware and reference AI models
TOKYO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV
WACO Corp. Unveils Redesigned 'ATLAS' Smart Public Water Refill Station Following Successful Tokyo PoC
User Evaluation Conducted at Two Supermarkets in Shinjuku Following Design Upgrade SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WACO Corp., a specialized manufacturer of water purifiers and water treatment systems, announced the successful completion of a Proof of Concept (PoC) in Tokyo, Ja...
Leifras Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary, Putting "Employees' Families" Center Stage with Family Day 2026
Nasdaq-Listed Sports Company Invites Employees' Children to Experience the Workplace, Enjoy a Summer Festival and Celebrate the Company's 25th Anniversary Together TOKYO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business comp...
TOYO Co., Ltd Announces Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Financial Results
TOKYO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: TOYO) (OTC: TOYWF) ("TOYO," "we" or the "Company"), a solar solution company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and the six months ended June 30, 2026. First Half 2026 Financial Highlights ...
Girl with a Pearl Earring travels to Japan as The Hague strengthens ties on culture and local leadership
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hague's world-renowned Girl with a Pearl Earring is travelling to Japan this week, accompanied by a delegation from the Netherlands. While Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece will take centre stage in Osaka, the visit will also open doors for ...
WARP DD Launches: AI-Powered Technology Due Diligence in 30 Seconds
Proprietary three-model AI engine replaces weeks of manual analysis with
quantitative, evidence-based technology assessment
TOKYO and NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LINEdot., Inc. today
announced the commercial launch ofWARP DD (https://warpdd.com
NX Group Launches "NX-VISTA" Supply Chain Visibility Platform
- Consolidating Order, Shipping and Inventory Information to Provide End-to-end Visibility from Order Placement to Delivery - TOKYO, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. has begun offering "NX-VISTA," a platform that centrally visualizes customers' order, shipping and inve...
FiEE, Inc. Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Unaudited Financial Results
Strong Growth Across Segments Boosted First Half 2026 Revenue to $6.9 million Profit Turnaround Achieved as First Half Net Income Reached $2.5 million OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FiEE, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIEE) ("FiEE," the "Company," "we," "our," or similar terms), a technology company ...
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
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...
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...
TOYO to Announce Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Financial Results on August 19, 2026
TOKYO, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd
SwitchBot Launches kata AI Assistant, a Smart Home Expert Built Into the SwitchBot App
TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SwitchBot
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...
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...
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...
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