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The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo says its Ron Mueck exhibition passed 200,000 visitors on July 9, adding momentum to the artist’s first major solo show in Japan in 18 years.

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J+B Showroom is hosting its seasonal exhibition Love Japan Summer at Brooklyn Beauty/Fashion Labo from July 1-31, featuring Japanese craftsmanship from Ibasen and PAS. The show aims to connect New York buyers, designers and consumers with…

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The Disruptive Futures Institute released a recorded London TV interview bringing together futurist Roger Spitz and artist Dylan Gill around “Metaruptions,” a term Spitz coined in 2019. The conversation shows how the idea has moved from a…

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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…

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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.

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Chinese home fitness equipment makers are expanding their global reach as demand rises for treadmills, walking pads and connected workout gear.

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hiTechMODA brought its international fashion showcase to Hilton Tokyo Bay in Tokyo, mixing runway presentations, designer networking and cultural performance.

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Sports analytics is moving from back-office reporting to a core part of team strategy, fan engagement, and revenue generation.

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Tokyo-based digital artist Yusuke Nakamae earned a Bronze A’ Design Award for Neo Japanesque, a digital art series that blends Japanese spirituality, architecture and futurism.

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Prime 1 Studio will open pre-orders July 3, 2026, for a 1/5-scale statue of Eve from rurudo’s art book UNREAL. The $799 collectible ships in February 2028 and targets fans of the illustrator’s first original character with a limited run of 500…

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Diper Tour says Tokyo and Osaka remain the strongest group-travel routes in Japan for 2026, helped by fast rail links, dense attractions and growing use of online booking platforms.

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MONOGRIIS has launched RESTA, a 36mm Japanese-made mechanical watch inspired by 1950s designs and featured in Esquire UK. The release marks the Osaka brand’s push into timeless mechanical watches after its 2026 rebrand.

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Cross Pod, an innovative self-standing one-point cane by Japanese designer Koji Sato, won Bronze in the A’ Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Award on July 1, 2026. The recognition highlights an assistive device aimed at improving mobility,…

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CableTV.com has published an editorial ranking of the 50 best animated movies of all time, led by Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle at No. 1. The list spans hand-drawn classics, Pixar favorites, anime and stop-motion films, and includes staff…

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The Japanese Clothing Co is leaning into the global appetite for Japanese street style with hand-drawn graphic tees for men and women.

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Yangzhou New Chuntao Accessory Co., Ltd. used ISPO to showcase its sports cap manufacturing, customization and compliance capabilities for global brands.

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The Art of Living marked its 45th anniversary in Bengaluru with leaders from 182 countries and a new agreement aimed at expanding peace education and youth leadership.

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Propstore will sell a curated group of rare Studio Ghibli production cels and artwork in its Animation Art Live Auction on July 8-9, 2026, with online, absentee and telephone bidding available.

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PixAI says its anime-style AI art platform has crossed 15 million registered users worldwide and now generates more than 200 million artworks a month.

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Gacha Capsule Shop Simulator - Akihabara launched in Early Access on Steam on June 8 and quickly drew Japanese VTubers, streamers and players into marathon sessions.