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Japan-based Yasubee opens first outlet in US
Japan-based restaurant chain Yasubee Authentic Ramen has announced the launch of its inaugural outlet in the US. The new outlet at 253 W 26th Street in New York City will offer tsukemen with handmade noodles. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs...
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Japan, South Korea, and India Drive APAC Crypto Adoption Trends: Report
TLDR: India ranks first globally in retail, DeFi, CeFi, and institutional crypto adoption in 2025. APAC monthly on-chain value peaked at $244B in Dec 2024, maintaining $185B in 2025. Japan saw 120% YoY growth, XRP led trading with $21.7B in JPY...
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Japanese Auto Parts Maker Launches Stablecoin Initiative to Reform Trade Finance
Tokyo-listed automotive parts maker Ikuyo announced plans to establish the Stablecoin Settlement Association to modernize Japan’s trade finance system. The initiative seeks to cut payment costs, reduce settlement delays, and streamline complex...
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Tokyo Game Show Opens Spotlight on Indie Games
TOKYO, Sep 25 (News On Japan) - The Tokyo Game Show, one of the world’s largest gaming exhibitions, opened on September 25th with indie games drawing particular attention as analysts predict the market could double in size over the next five...
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Japan Emerges As APAC’s Fastest-Growing Crypto Market In 2025 – Report
As crypto adoption continues to grow, Japan has emerged as the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region’s fastest-growing crypto market in 2025, eclipsing the likes of India, South Korea, and Vietnam. Several important advances in the crypto industry can be...
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Tokyo Game Show kicks off with largest lineup yet
The Tokyo Game Show (TGS), one of the world’s largest video game trade fairs, opened Thursday with a record 4,157 booths and 1,136 exhibitors, more than half of which are from overseas. Launched in 1996, the event’s theme this year is “Unlimited,...
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Tokyo takes the top spot in ‘world’s coolest’ neighborhood rankings (with London and Chicago close behind)
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Apple Valley News Now (KAPP) - Washington State
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(CNN) — Who doesn’t love stumbling across a bustling off-the-beaten-track neighborhood on vacation? There’s a particular thrill in finding an area that feels like a welcoming home away from home, where the barista remembers your order — even if...
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Japan Glass Bottle Association visits Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe
In Limmared, Sweden, the JGBA delegation visited AGP-Europe’s onsite hydrogen electrolyser, before going to Obernkirchen, Germany, where the visitors were given a tour of AGP-Europe’s NextGen Furnace The hydrogen electrolyser system is designed to...
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Tokyo Game Show opens with record 1,100 exhibitors, indie developers in spotlight
The Tokyo Game Show, one of the world's biggest gaming events, kicked off Thursday with a record 1,136 exhibitors from Japan and abroad, highlighting the growing presence of independent developers that create small-budget, innovative titles and...
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Japan Rolls Out New Anti-Online Gambling Laws
Japan has been adamant about cracking down on online casinos and gambling, both of which are illegal in the country. Now, the Land of the Rising Sun has enacted a new set of laws that should theoretically empower it to pursue tougher and more...
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Panama Canal Starts Vendor Selection for New Energy Pipeline Project
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said it has officially launched the concessionaire selection process for its new energy pipeline project, attracting over 45 representatives from global energy companies. The pipeline project will be the first...
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Tim Cook visits Japan for opening of Apple Ginza
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AppleInsider - New York
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Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Japan where the first-ever Apple Store outside the US is being reopened. This is Cook's first official visit to Japan since 2022, when he toured manufacturing partners such as Sony, as well as local games developers. Now...
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ITOCHU sets sights on establishing ammonia bunkering hub in Japan
Japanese trading company ITOCHU Corporation has entered into a joint development agreement with compatriot TORAY Industries and Uyeno Transtech for an ammonia bunkering hub. Courtesy of ITOCHU Corporation Under the agreement, the parties intend to...
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Tokyo Game Show opens with record number of companies
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The Asahi Shimbun
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CHIBA—The Tokyo Game Show (TGS), one of the world’s largest video game expos, opened on Sept. 25 with a record number of exhibitors against the backdrop of solid global industry growth. Organizers said 1,138 companies were participating based on...
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Energy security now about minerals, storage, data, not just oil and gas: MEA official
Singhvi also cited India’s efficiency measures, such as LED bulb distribution, which helped cut emissions, save electricity, and reduce household costs.New Delhi: Energy security is being redefined and is no longer limited to oil and gas but now...
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Kyushu Electric Power, IIJ, QTnet, 1Finity and Nautilus Technologies Launching Demonstration Project for Construction and Verification of Decentralized Digital Infrastructure
FUKUOKA, KAWASAKI and TOKYO– September 24, 2025 -(JCN Newswire)- Kyushu Electric Power Company, Incorporated (Kyushu Electric Power), Internet Initiative Japan Inc.(IIJ), QTnet, Inc.(QTnet), 1Finity Inc.(1Finity)and Nautilus Technologies,...
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7-Eleven puts 'focus on food' in US revamp with Japanese-inspired meals and upgrades
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Fox News
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Two American TikTokers show why Japan's 7-Elevens are going viral, from matcha lattes and onigiri to the famous egg salad sandwich. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! American 7-Elevens may soon look more like their Japanese counterparts...
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Toyota Launches First Industrial Project in Iraq
Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani launched the Toyota Iraq Industrial, Storage, and Service Investment Project in Baghdad, marking what is being presented as the start of car manufacturing in Iraq. The cornerstone ceremony was held under the...
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Japan's Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session
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The Business Times Singapore
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[TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average marked a record high close for a third session on Thursday (Sep 25), as investors scooped up cheap shares, betting on the potential for further market gains. The Nikkei rose 0.27 per cent to close at 45,754.93....
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