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Update At 18:00    USD/JPY 150,79  ↑+0.476        EUR/JPY 175,92  ↓-0.118        GBP/JPY 202,62  ↓-0.03        USD/EUR 1,17  ↓-0.0044        USD/KRW 1.413,50  ↑+3.52        JPY/SGD 0,01  ↑+-0        Germany: DAX 45,58  ↑+0.01        Spain: IBEX 35 37,61  ↓-0.31        France: CAC 40 39,20  ↑+0.84        Nasdaq, Inc. 88,17  ↑+0.56        SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust 671,61  ↑+2.4        Gold 3.965,00  ↓-5.74        Bitcoin 123.980,61  ↓-739.48        Ethereum 4.669,02  ↓-14.04        
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Food October 06, 2025

Pouring a Little Wa into Every Glass

Sanwa Shurui blends ancient koji technique, pure barley shochu, and daring new spirits like iichiko SAITEN to stir up cocktail culture—bringing Japanese harmony known as “Wa” to glasses...
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Tourism & Culture October 03, 2025

From Mikan to Megatrends

Famous for its sweet citrus and warm spirit, Ehime Prefecture is also driving digital government, green industry, and smart manufacturing—proving local charm and global innovation can grow side...
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Automotive October 03, 2025

How Plakor Became the Best Partner for Automotive Trim Components

As automotive trim components carry both the design signature of carmakers and critical safety features, Plakor has positioned itself as the ideal partner. Backed by a state-of-the-art K-Smart factory,...
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Agriculture October 02, 2025

Reclaiming Flavor: How Akitakomachi Rice from Ogata Village Is Shaping the Future of Japanese Agriculture

On reclaimed lake in northern Japan, a rice company is redefining what it means to grow, package and export premium rice. Through innovation, storytelling and a field-to-table model, they’re positioning...
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Tourism & Culture October 02, 2025

Kagawa’s Recipe for Growth

Celebrated for Sanuki udon, Kagawa Prefecture is also building a name in technology, renewable energy, and tourism, weaving tradition with innovation to create a sustainable and globally connected local...
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Medical October 01, 2025

Global Wellness Leader Cred International Expands Japanese Spa Excellence Worldwide

Cred International is redefining luxury hospitality with authentic Japanese spa experiences, innovative skincare products, and global partnerships. From Tokyo to New York, the company is scaling wellness...
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Construction October 01, 2025

Japan Ecosystem: Scaling Sustainability and Infrastructure Innovation

In this exclusive interview, President Minoru Matsushima discusses the company’s integrated one-stop solutions, wastewater treatment technologies, U.S. expansion plans, and vision to triple revenues...
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Fashion October 01, 2025

KOREAN FASHION APPAREL LICENSEE MODEL DOMINATES ASIA

K-fashion continues to captivate fashion lovers around the world. In Asia, fashion licensee company CREAS is shaping consumer tastes, leading the charge in trends like golfcore.
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Finance September 30, 2025

Banking on ‘To-Money’ Together

TOMONY Holdings unites community-rooted banks and financial services—deposits, loans, leasing, credit, tech—to grow “together with customers” across Tokushima, Kagawa in the...
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Tourism & Culture September 29, 2025

Revitalizing Japan’s Regional Tourism: Mitsui Fudosan’s Vision for Balanced Growth

Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management is spearheading a nationwide tourism shift—blending cutting‑edge mixed‑use developments in urban hubs with boutique regional hotels. The company’s strategy...
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Food September 29, 2025

How DASSAI Is Creating Modern Global Sake Culture from Japan to New York and Outer Space

With a high-tech brewery in New York and a fermentation experiment aboard the ISS, DASSAI is reshaping perceptions of sake worldwide, blending tradition with modern sensibilities to bring Japanese craftsmanship...
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Food September 29, 2025

Sushi on a Roll with Chiyoda

With over six decades of affordable Edomae-style sushi, bustling takeout shops, conveyor belts, and fresh ingredients flown directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, Chiyoda Sushi keeps your day—and...
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Food September 28, 2025

From Local Brewing to Global Reverence: How DASSAI Rewrote the Sake Playbook

Faced with shrinking local demand and industry headwinds, DASSAI rebuilt its identity by committing to premium quality, in-house innovation and a philosophy rooted in societal value, transforming itself...