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Jag Project launches free open-source app to digitize Japan’s neighborhood circular board
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Tokyo-based Jag Project, LLC has released Jag Kairanban-app, a free open-source web app that moves neighborhood association notices from paper clipboards to smartphones.
Pet Travel Advisors publishes country-by-country pet export guides for 2027 moves
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Pet Travel Advisors has released free country guides for Canadians moving dogs and cats abroad in 2027, outlining tests, permits, quarantine rules and timing for destinations including Australia, the U.K. and Japan.
Simigo spotlights eSIM connectivity for autumn travelers in Japan
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As Japan draws visitors for peak autumn foliage and seasonal tourism, Simigo is pushing digital mobile access as a planning priority for international travelers.
Xross Road launches TokiMake in Japan for AI anime story creation
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Xross Road has launched TokiMake in Japan, an app that lets users create, publish, and chat with fully voiced anime-style characters and stories.
Solo dev updates Japanese card battler with Apple and Google sign-in
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M OFFICE released version 1.0.4 of Onmyo Gogyo: Survival Burst, adding Apple and Google account sign-in, new boss skills and bug fixes to the free iOS and Android card game.
Japanese inventor’s antiviral water-tech paper lands in Scientific Reports
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Human Network says its Hatano-RCMF system combined with acidic spring water from Nakanozawa Onsen can fully inactivate highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in one minute.
ai& launches video generation service built on its Japan infrastructure
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ai& has launched ai& video, a new service that turns text, photos and existing clips into generated video in as little as 12 seconds on the company’s infrastructure in Japan.
IGNITE publishes English retail guide as Japan changes tax-free shopping rules
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IGNITE Co., Ltd. has released an English-language guide to Japan’s retail market for overseas brands and retailers as the country prepares to change tax-free shopping rules on Nov. 1, 2026. The guide is aimed at companies weighing entry into a…
CIO to launch first Japan-built charger on Kickstarter Nov. 5
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Osaka-based CIO is bringing charger production to Japan for the first time with NovaPort III, a 65W USB-C charger set to launch on Kickstarter on Nov. 5. The move marks a new manufacturing step for the company as it tries to prove Japan-made…
Polyimide films and tapes market seen topping $5B by 2030
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The polyimide films and tapes market is projected to grow to more than $5 billion by 2030, powered by demand from electronics, aerospace, automotive and healthcare.
Travel bags market seen reaching $29 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global travel bags market is entering a high-growth phase, led by Asia-Pacific and supported by tourism, lightweight materials, and smart luggage features.
Monolith Law Office and Wisebeam Law Firm launch Japan-Taiwan legal alliance
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Monolith Law Office and Wisebeam Law Firm have launched a strategic partnership and joint website to serve companies operating between Japan and Taiwan.
Genealogical Institute of Japan publishes 10th academic paper and expands ancestral research services
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The Genealogical Institute of Japan said it published the 10th paper in its academic series on Oct. 2 and is offering full-scale Japanese ancestral research for descendants worldwide.
Xceptor expands Japan investment with new hires and Japanese UI
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Xceptor said it is expanding investment in Japan to speed automation in post-trade operations for financial institutions.
Daiwabo Information System to sell 1stProtect cybersecurity products in Japan
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Daiwabo Information System has signed a distributorship agreement with 1stProtect Corp and 1stProtect Japan to sell endpoint security and cybersecurity products in Japan.
SPUN Global expands visa coverage to 400+ types across 95+ countries
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SPUN Global, a Jakarta-based digital visa startup, says it now handles more than 400 visa types for destinations in 95+ countries and has partnered with Klook, Trip.com and Traveloka.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Kyoto knife store near Kawaramachi Station
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TAIMATSU Co., Ltd. is using a new MUSASHI JAPAN store in central Kyoto to showcase Japanese kitchen knives, artisan techniques, and cultural craftsmanship to domestic and international visitors.
Semiconductor gases market seen topping $15B by 2030
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The semiconductor gases market is projected to grow at an 8.4% compound annual rate and reach $15.2 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Semiconductor plant construction market seen topping $64.8B by 2030
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The Business Research Company projects the semiconductor plant construction market will climb to more than $64.8 billion by 2030, driven by AI-enabled automation, new fab builds and government-backed chip manufacturing push in the U.S. and…
Syntech Metals expands aluminum alloy options for Japan market
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Syntech Metals Limited is pitching custom extrusion, CNC machining and surface-treatment services for Japanese industrial, automotive and precision-part buyers.
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