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Material Science January 12, 2026

Nippon Carbide’s Bid to Be a ‘One & Only’ Materials Leader

Nippon Carbide Industries positions electronics and safety as its key focus areas and contributes to the realization of a more innovative and more sustainable society through its “One & Only”...
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Chemicals January 12, 2026

Nippon Carbide’s Bid to Be a ‘One & Only’ Materials Leader

Nippon Carbide Industries positions electronics and safety as its key focus areas and contributes to the realization of a more innovative and more sustainable society through its “One & Only”...
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Medical January 12, 2026

Serious Gains in the Business of Health

A deep dive into the diverse portfolio of THINK Fitness, the powerhouse behind Japan’s most dedicated training culture.
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Finance January 11, 2026

How New Horizon Capital Is Revitalizing Japan’s SME Sector Through Private Equity

Yasushi Ando, President of New Horizon Capital, explains how private equity is helping Japan’s SMEs navigate succession challenges, roll-ups, and restructuring. With a hands-on approach and long-term...
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Material Science January 10, 2026

News Release: People Co., Ltd. Debuts “Sawarutech” Digital Learning Service and Deepens Co-Creation Partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Property Management

iPad + haptic “Touch Tech” pen and real-world curiosity workshops connect digital play with on-the-ground observation of infants
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Manufacturing January 10, 2026

News Release: People Co., Ltd. Debuts “Sawarutech” Digital Learning Service and Deepens Co-Creation Partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Property Management

iPad + haptic “Touch Tech” pen and real-world curiosity workshops connect digital play with on-the-ground observation of infants
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Digital Transformation January 10, 2026

Click, Cloud, Canon IT Solutions

As the Canon Marketing Japan Group’s IT ace, Canon IT Solutions stitches together system integration, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and data centers, helping businesses snap into smoother, safer...
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Food January 10, 2026

The New Culinary Obsession From South Korea: Highland Food’s K-Born Chicken

From Korea’s top food innovator comes a crispy, flavorful phenomenon ready to ignite Europe’s appetite for K-made fried chicken.
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Manufacturing January 09, 2026

MAFTEC Leads Heat-Tech Evolution

Born from Japan’s spirit of craftsmanship, MAFTEC transforms advanced materials into global solutions. The company is driving cleaner mobility, energy efficiency, and sustainability worldwide.
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Education January 09, 2026

A 'Nu' Way to Make Work Less Work

Nulab creates intuitive collaboration tools that help teams visualize ideas, manage projects, and communicate with a sense of fun.
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Science & Technology January 09, 2026

TEMC: Building a Resilient Semiconductor Specialty Gas Supply Chain for Advanced Memory and Logic Chips

Leveraging Neon and Germanium recovery technologies, and high-purity specialty gases localized production to support NAND, DRAM, and advanced logic manufacturing in the AI era.
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Tourism & Culture January 08, 2026

A Match Made in Kyoto

Blending heritage with modern luxury, TAKAMI BRIDAL creates unforgettable experiences, from wedding vows to fine dining.
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Government January 08, 2026

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...