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JAPAN

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Food December 25, 2025

Toshimaya: 400 Years of Sake

Discover four centuries of authentic Tokyo sake traditions, as Toshimaya brings award-winning Edo Sake Oji worldwide.
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Construction December 24, 2025

Nikken Lease Kogyo Builds Safer Sites

Nikken Lease Kogyo has reimagined scaffolding, designing intelligently for safety, ease of use and suitability for the myriad of challenges brought to bear by modern construction.
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Food December 24, 2025

Soy Glad You Asked: Takesan’s Fresh-Pressed Flavor

Brewed on Shodoshima and gently pressed after slow barrel aging, Takesan’s Kishibori Shoyu celebrates honest ingredients and island craft—turning everyday meals into “just one more...
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Food December 23, 2025

Shimodozono Brews Global Growth

Shimodozono, Japanese tea leaders from Kagoshima, expands globally with organic sencha, matcha and hojicha, blending culture and modern techniques to reach new tea lovers worldwide.
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Finance December 23, 2025

Lending a Hand to Japan’s Next Big Thing

As Japan’s policy-based finance partner, JFC backs startups, small businesses, and regional industries with long-term loans and safety-net support—filling the gaps so good ideas can grow...
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Tourism & Culture December 23, 2025

Oita Prefecture: Japan’s Hot Spring Capital Turning Population Challenges into Tourism and Investment Opportunities

Oita Prefecture in Kyushu is blending centuries-old culture, world-famous hot springs, bold infrastructure plans and advanced manufacturing to confront Japan’s population decline. This...
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Construction December 22, 2025

Spiderplus Leads Asia’s Digital Construction Shift

Spiderplus is transforming Japan’s construction industry through intuitive digital tools, driving global adoption and ushering in the nation’s digital future.
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Manufacturing December 22, 2025

Little Wins, Big Grins

Through EDISONmama and EDIMOTTO, KJC Communications cheers on every baby and parent “I did it!” moment—designing thoughtful, safe, and clever everyday products that make growing up...
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Energy December 21, 2025

Powering Up the World, One Tower at a Time

From transmission towers to smart-grid kits, ETS Line builds the backbone of tomorrow’s energy—raising towers, lowering emissions, and keeping the lights on around the globe.
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Tourism & Culture December 19, 2025

Yamanashi Prefectural Government Advances Hydrogen Innovation, Education Reform and Sustainable Tourism

Yamanashi Prefectural Government is pursuing a long-term strategy centered on green hydrogen, talent development and sustainable mobility. The region aims to strengthen its economy, enhance quality...
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Manufacturing December 19, 2025

Japan’s Yamagataya Industry Leads Global Wood Innovation

With a push for decarbonization, wood emerges as the perfect solution and Yamagataya Industry aims to show the world that wood’s function reaches beyond structural.
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Medical December 19, 2025

Raising the Bar and the Bed with PLATZ

After shipping roughly 700,000 care beds to homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities, PLATZ keeps aging easier and safer—mixing high-quality, high-function designs with heartfelt, customer-first...
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Manufacturing December 18, 2025

Nitto Kohki Advances Manufacturing with a New Fukushima Facility and a Focus on Sustainable Growth

Nitto Kohki is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a modern Fukushima facility designed to boost productivity, support regional growth, and advance environmentally conscious technologies....