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Finance January 06, 2026

Japan’s Evolving Financial Landscape: How Hokuhoku Financial Group Is Positioning for Growth

Japan’s shift to positive interest rates, rising foreign investment, and major advances in digital finance are reshaping the country’s banking sector. Hokuhoku Financial Group is adapting...
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Food January 01, 2026

Dr. Dish: This Is Food Innovation

Sanmaruko Foods is transforming Japan’s approach to health and nutrition with innovative, science-driven meals designed to enhance well-being through smarter, more mindful eating.
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Food August 13, 2025

Transforming Wellness Through Flavor: How Data-Driven Meals Are Redefining Healthy Eating

With a focus on diabetes, longevity and sensory satisfaction, a new generation of frozen meals aims to make health-conscious living more accessible—combining rigorous nutritional science, low-salt...
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Tourism & Culture July 01, 2025

Discover Hokkaido: Nature, Culture, and Adventure Await

The Hokkaido Tourism Organization promotes the region's vast natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and seasonal activities, offering travelers unique experiences throughout the year.
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Construction June 28, 2025

Waquo’s Valve Maintenance for a New Paradigm

As Japanese infrastructure ages, the construction industry turns to SMEs like Waquo to lower risk and cut costs with its highly specific valve and plant maintenance expertise.
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Construction June 17, 2025

Waquo Industry Co., Ltd.: Redefining Infrastructure Maintenance with Advanced Valve Solutions and Global Expertise

From valve repairs to international expansion, Waquo delivers precision engineering and disaster-resilient maintenance across Japan and Asia
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Food December 21, 2024

Make the World Smile with Sweets

By carefully selecting the best ingredients, NASIO is creating quintessential Hokkaido confectionery for the world to enjoy.
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Education November 26, 2024

Hokkaido: University Study in a Global World

Hokkaido Bunkyo University is to target the Asian and African undergraduate population in line with a governmental call to increase overseas student numbers.— Toshihiro Watanabe, President, Hokkaido...
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Education November 21, 2024

Hokkaido: An Educational Philosophy Based on the Spirit of Active Learning

Hokkaido Bunkyo University was founded in 1999, but its origins date back eight decades to the establishment of the Hokkaido Women’s Nutrition School in 1942.
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Education August 14, 2024

Sapporo Gakuin University: Liberal Arts with a Broad Perspective

For over 70 years Sapporo Gakuin University has been bringing socially responsible and democratic education to Hokkaido.
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Cosmetics May 07, 2024

Behind the Glamour: ISEHAN's 200-Year Legacy and the Global Makeup Revolution

ISEHAN is a pioneering cosmetics company navigating the ever-evolving landscape of global beauty trends, while staying true to its centuries-old commitment to quality and functionality. ISEHAN...
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Manufacturing January 25, 2024

Robots,Digitalization,Food,Hokkaido

A company approaching its 50th anniversary, Nikko offers a fully integrated service as a supplier of leading-edge food-processing machines and robots.
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Manufacturing January 19, 2024

Nikko: Fully integrated service as a supplier of leading-edge food-processing machines

Founded in 1977, the Japanese company Nikko specializes in supplying state-of-the-art food-processing machines and robots.