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Shiba Park Hotel and Park Hotel Tokyo land sponsored feature in Le Figaro Voyage
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Shiba Park Hotel and Park Hotel Tokyo, both operated by Shiba Park Hotel Co., Ltd., were featured in a sponsored article in France’s Le Figaro Voyage on September 7, 2026. The placement is part of a broader push to reach travelers in France,…
Japanese Clothing Co details hand-drawn T-shirt design and made-to-order production process
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Japanese Clothing Co says its Japanese-inspired T-shirts are designed by hand, printed only after orders are placed and checked by a person before shipping.
Dom Art Gallery debuts at Tokyo Gendai with Kirill Makarov solo booth
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Dubai-based Dom Art Gallery is making its first Tokyo Gendai appearance from Sept. 10-13, 2026, with a solo booth of works by Kirill Makarov.
Propstore lines up $1.5 million poster auction led by rare Disney and Hollywood classics
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Propstore will sell nearly 1,000 movie posters over three days Oct. 9-11 in a Fall Collectible Posters Auction expected to total $1.5 million.
Trenders to host J-Beauty booth at LA music festival
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Trenders’ ampule division will stage a JETRO-supported J-Beauty activation at the A Spell In The Sky music festival on Sept. 12 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The booth is designed to turn Japanese beauty into a hands-on experience as the…
G6X7 raises $20 million to expand contemporary art platform
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G6X7, the contemporary art and visual technology platform founded by Gal Fridman, said it completed a private funding round of about $20 million with investors from Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
Japan Chiropractic Association, Japan Chiropractic Doctors College sign cooperation pact
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The Japan Chiropractic Association and the Japan Chiropractic Doctors College signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to deepen cooperation on chiropractic education and technical standards in Japan.
Tokyo and London leaders deepen ties on AI, climate and finance
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Tokyo Gov. Koike Yuriko met London Mayor Sadiq Khan and City of London Lady Mayor Susan Langley in Tokyo on June 18 to expand cooperation on climate action, artificial intelligence and financial services.
Five leaders honored in London for bridging faiths through business, film and education
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Five leaders will receive the King Husein Global Business & Interfaith Peace Awards at the Palace of Westminster during Dare to Overcome in London from Oct. 12-16, 2026. The awards recognize work that uses business, culture and education to build…
Asia Pioneer Entertainment H1 profit jumps 90-fold on Macau demand
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings said first-half profit soared 90-fold as revenue rose 47.3% in the six months ended June 30, driven by replacement and upgrade demand from integrated resorts in Macau and Southeast Asia. The Hong Kong-listed…
Cote Photo UFO documentary lands on Apple TV Sept. 4
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The Cote Photo premieres Sept. 4, 2026, on major streaming platforms, revisiting a 1971 Costa Rica government aerial photograph that many researchers consider the most credible UFO image ever captured.
Asia Pioneer Entertainment profit jumps 90-fold as overseas expansion advances
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Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings reported a sharp rebound in first-half 2026 results, with profit rising 90-fold year over year on stronger demand from Macau and Southeast Asian integrated resorts.
Helixes launches US subsidiary to expand Japanese IP in North America
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Helixes Inc. opened Helixes USA Inc. in June 2026 to grow its Japanese content IP business across North America.
Valerio Zezur's memoir and material art gain international reach
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Italian-Ukrainian artist Valerio Zezur is extending his autobiographical project with an English-language memoir while his mixed-media paintings draw new interest in Tokyo, Berlin and Dubai.
Himekami marks 45 years with new best album and music video
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Himekami is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2026 with the June 24 streaming release of “ULTIMATE BEST” and a new music video for “The Prayer Of Thousand Years.” The package spotlights the group’s 45-year catalog, including a previously…
Sports protective equipment market seen reaching $15.8 billion by 2033
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The global sports protective equipment market is projected to rise from $10.4 billion in 2026 to $15.8 billion by 2033, driven by growing sports participation, tighter safety rules and new product designs.
New Paradigm Institute acquires Gina Keatley’s UFO-themed art series
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The New Paradigm Institute has acquired Gina Keatley’s eight-piece mixed-media series Atmospheric Fauna, a move that ties UAP disclosure advocacy to contemporary art. The works are now part of NPI’s effort to broaden public engagement with UFO and…
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo adds intimate tea ceremony in its Japanese garden
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching the Mindful MITATE Tea Ceremony, a new overnight-guest experience led by ceramic artist and tea master Shota Yamada in the hotel’s seasonal garden.
Ticketory tops €550K in bookings six months after launch
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London travel tech company Ticketory says it has passed €550,000 in gross booking value and served more than 21,000 travelers within six months of launching.
F1 U.S. viewership drops on Apple TV, but new fans watch longer
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Formula 1’s U.S. TV audience is down in its first season on Apple TV, with Samba data showing steep declines for most races after the switch from ESPN. The analysis also points to a broader audience shift, with Apple TV attracting newer and more…
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