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JAPAN

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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....
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Finance December 18, 2025

Shizuoka Bank Navigates Japan’s Shifting Economy with Local Strength and Global Reach

Shizuoka Bank is adapting to Japan’s changing economic landscape with a mix of sound management and forward-looking initiatives. From deposit strategies shaped by rising interest rates to expanding...
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Others December 18, 2025

News Release: Neighborhood Daily-Needs Store TRIAL GO opens its first location in Tokyo

The next-generation low-cost retail model, proven through repeated trials in Fukuoka finally comes to Tokyo.
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Construction December 18, 2025

Framing Space, Shaping Experiences with the COMANY Approach

From office partitions to hospital rooms and school environments, COMANY transforms physical “spaces” through thoughtful design and precision engineering—creating environments where...