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Tokyo's former expressway is becoming a 2-kilometer sky park in Ginza
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Tokyo is turning the decommissioned KK Line into a pedestrian-focused green space above Ginza, with public opening phases expected around 2030. The project matters because it could reshape one of the city’s busiest commercial districts while…
Vicco von Voss launches sustainable Legacy Table furniture line
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Vicco von Voss has launched the Legacy Table collection, a handcrafted wood furniture line made from salvaged timber and aimed at homeowners seeking eco-conscious luxury.
Japan’s rare earth push raises Arctic and deep-sea risks
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Japan is weighing rare earth projects in Greenland and near Minamitorishima as it tries to reduce dependence on China.
NsideSignal adds visual positioning platform to Spatial AI push
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NsideSignal said Tuesday it has integrated a commercial-scale visual positioning system, mobile spatial-capture tools and related capabilities into its Spatial Intelligence stack.
Seafood Legacy, Nikkei ESG set sustainable seafood summit for October in Tokyo
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Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. and Nikkei ESG will host The Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026 in Tokyo from Oct. 21-23, bringing together seafood industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability, transparency and supply-chain resilience.
Tokyo governor touts hydrogen push on Europe, Central Asia trip
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Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike used visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan to promote Tokyo’s green hydrogen strategy and deepen ties on digital innovation, resilience and education.
Japan’s hemp expo returns to Tokyo with a new Omotesando venue
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JIHE 2026 will bring Japan International Hemp Expo back to Tokyo on Nov. 13-14, 2026, with a two-day CBD and hemp trade and community event at House of OMOTESANDO. Organizers say the expanded, whole-building format is designed to increase business…
Top 10 Magnetic Assembly Manufacturers in China for 2026
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China’s magnetic assembly market in 2026 is being shaped by tighter sourcing standards around thermal performance, certification scope and process control.
Baofeng outlines kraft paper box spec with PLA coating and foldable design
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Wenzhou Baofeng Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. has published technical details for its BF-PB-003 disposable takeaway paper box, including kraft board, PLA coating and a foldable structure.
Shintarrow Yoshikawa opens Reverse Mediator in Tokyo
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Japanese photographer Shintarrow Yoshikawa has opened “Reverse Mediator” at Gallery Walk in Tokyo, the third exhibition in a trilogy that moves from animals to people to landscapes.
Luggage industry rewires around direct sales, sustainability and younger travelers
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A Travel Sentry survey of luggage industry professionals across seven languages shows a category that has recovered unevenly since Covid, with growth shifting to direct digital channels, product development and sustainability.
Koku launches English booking platform for Tokyo’s Izu Islands
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Koku Inc. launched Tokyo Islands Explorer on July 9, 2026, an English-language booking platform that bundles lodging, inter-island transport and activities across Tokyo’s Izu Islands.
hiTechMODA stages Tokyo runway with global designers and cultural performers
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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.
Metal packaging market seen reaching $198.2B by 2035
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The global metal packaging market is projected to grow from about $145.76 billion in 2025 to $198.20 billion by 2035, driven by demand for recyclable, durable packaging across food, beverages, healthcare, and personal care.
Lolekai says luxury swimwear can be sustainable and high-performance
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Lolekai, the luxury beach and pool apparel brand founded by Reisha Delug, says demand is rising as shoppers want recycled materials and closer-to-home manufacturing.
Gastech 2026 day two pushes LNG, power and AI grid investment to the front of energy talks
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Day two of Gastech 2026 in Bangkok drew more than 50,000 attendees as ministers, CEOs and regulators focused on LNG, electrification and the infrastructure needed to meet rising demand from industry, AI and emerging markets.
Crew Scaler draws attention for agentic AI security research and upskilling model
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Crew Scaler, a U.S.-based nonprofit, is getting notice in government, industry and education circles for research on multi-agent AI security and a learning framework for rapid professional upskilling.
AlmaLinux 9.2 gets Common Criteria security certification in Japan
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AlmaLinux OS 9.2 has earned Common Criteria certification in Japan, adding third-party security validation for the community-run enterprise Linux distribution.
Collaborative robots market seen reaching $5.72B by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence says the collaborative robots market will rise from $2.28 billion in 2026 to $5.72 billion by 2031, driven by labor shortages, warehouse automation and easier-to-deploy systems.
Aker BioMarine launches Krill Oil Week in Japan
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Aker BioMarine is bringing its global Krill Oil Week campaign to Japan June 21-27 to promote krill oil, preventive wellness and healthy aging in a fast-growing nutraceutical market.
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