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Japan Chiropractic Association, Japan Chiropractic Doctors College sign cooperation pact
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The Japan Chiropractic Association and the Japan Chiropractic Doctors College signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to deepen cooperation on chiropractic education and technical standards in Japan.
L WELL expands kinesiology tape lineup for sports and rehab markets
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L WELL Medtech Solutions SDN. BHD. is broadening its sports medicine and rehabilitation offerings as demand rises for flexible support products used by athletes, clinics, and active consumers.
Tokyo and London leaders deepen ties on AI, climate and finance
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Tokyo Gov. Koike Yuriko met London Mayor Sadiq Khan and City of London Lady Mayor Susan Langley in Tokyo on June 18 to expand cooperation on climate action, artificial intelligence and financial services.
Brent Hampton Reed to appear on Beyond Success TV
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CPA-turned-sushi chef Brent Hampton Reed will appear on Beyond Success TV to discuss restaurant operations, business numbers, leadership and sustainable growth.
Asia’s 2026 fitness trade shows spotlight regional sourcing and buyer matchmaking
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A 2026 review of Asia’s fitness trade exhibition calendar highlights ten organizers shaping sports and fitness business cooperation across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The list underscores how trade shows are…
New book links Japan’s household allowances to hidden social rules
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Takuji Noda’s new book argues that Japan’s fixed household allowances are a visible sign of deeper, unspoken expectations shaping money, marriage, work and daily life.
Rural Japan studio aims to bridge creative learning gaps
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A new community space in Kasai City, Hyogo, is trying to fill gaps left by shrinking school budgets and the loss of arts and coding programs.
Sports protective equipment market seen reaching $15.8 billion by 2033
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The global sports protective equipment market is projected to rise from $10.4 billion in 2026 to $15.8 billion by 2033, driven by growing sports participation, tighter safety rules and new product designs.
Prime 1 Studio opens pre-orders for Overlord Albedo statue
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Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders Aug. 19, 2026, for a new 1/4-scale Albedo ED Ver. statue from Overlord.
Cheri Madsen enters National Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame
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Cheri Madsen has been inducted into the 2026 National Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame in the summer competition category.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens third Paris knife store
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TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN France Red Store in Paris, marking the brand’s third location in the city as it pushes deeper into Europe’s Japanese kitchen knife market.
Park Hotel Tokyo unveils Ayaïro's Fireworks artist room
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Park Hotel Tokyo is adding a new Artist Room, Fireworks, created by Japanese artist Ayaïro and available from September 2025. The room turns a guest space into a 360-degree installation centered on Japanese aesthetics, transience and an immersive…
Madeleine breaks into Apple Music's top 10 global punk playlist
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Newfoundland pop-punk singer-songwriter MADELINE landed at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist with her self-released single “You Like,” while also appearing on the U.S. “New in Rock” list.
MADELINE’s “You Like” breaks into Apple Music’s global New in Punk Top 5
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Independent Newfoundland singer-songwriter MADELINE has landed her self-released single “You Like” at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist, with the placement also live in Japan.
The Japanese Clothing Co outlines the art traditions behind its hand-drawn T-shirts
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The Japanese Clothing Co says its Japanese-inspired T-shirts are shaped by art traditions and subcultures ranging from Harajuku and manga to Nihonga and Shodo.
Tyrone Hashimoto's Lakeside Struttin' Band set for August 22 show in Machida
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Tyrone Hashimoto and the Lakeside Struttin’ Band will perform at Crop in Machida City, Tokyo, on Aug. 22, 2026, as the group marks 20 years together.
80,000 visit Tokyo’s TOKYO LIGHTS projection mapping and light art festival
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TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 drew about 80,000 visitors to Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, combining a global projection mapping contest with outdoor light art installations.
SAKEANI JAPAN to launch sake and shochu subscription with voice actor audio in September 2026
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SAKEANI JAPAN plans to launch Kokushu Seijo in September 2026, pairing seasonal Japanese sake and shochu with original audio programs narrated by voice actors.
Kyoto company to unveil student-run pro volleyball team
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KYOTO VALLEY Co., Ltd. will hold a press conference in Kyoto on July 28, 2026, to announce a new professional men’s volleyball team managed primarily by university students.
Tinsel Magazine publishes second Talent First installment on performer burnout
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Tinsel Magazine has released “What It Costs,” the second part of its four-article “Talent First” series on the economics and health toll of live performance.
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