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Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze lead MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026
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MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 handed major honors to Mrs. GREEN APPLE, sakanaction and Fujii Kaze at its second ceremony Saturday at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO. The event expanded its international reach with performances from artists across Asia and the West,…
Kani Doraku touts crab dining experience for foreign visitors in Japan
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Kani Doraku is positioning its crab-focused restaurants as a must-try experience for international travelers visiting Japan, with a flagship in Osaka’s Dotonbori district and locations across the country.
Music therapy market seen reaching $6.03 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the music therapy market is projected to hit $6.03 billion by 2033, expanding at a 9.4% annual pace from 2026 to 2033. The forecast points to rising demand across mental health, neurological rehabilitation, dementia…
Blauer Board Shop opens Pacific Beach store in San Diego
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Blauer Board Shop has opened a new retail location at 936 Garnet Avenue in San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood, extending the family-owned snowboard and skate retailer’s Southern California footprint.
Culture media market projected to reach $13.48 billion by 2030
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A new Allied Market Research report projects the global culture media market will more than double from 2020 levels to $13.48 billion by 2030, driven by R&D spending, cell culture advances and demand across biopharma and research.
AmeriChina Group uses Milan Fashion Week to expand designer pipeline
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AmeriChina Group attended Milan Men’s Fashion Week from June 19 to 22, 2026, to scout design talent and partnership opportunities across three menswear shows.
Art of Living signs peace education pact with Nobel laureates secretariat
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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.
Online music streaming market projected to hit $52.6 billion by 2034
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The global online music streaming market is expected to grow from $17.7 billion in 2024 to $52.6 billion by 2034, driven by rising smartphone use, smart-device integration and demand for personalized audio.
Angeli K. Chin drives fundraising and engagement at Ding Darling Wildlife Society
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Influential Women is spotlighting Angeli K. Chin, the Events, Marketing & Grants Manager for the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society–Friends of the Refuge in Southwest Florida.
Serafim enters Japan with Cyberwin deal and Yogobashi Camera launch
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Taiwan-based Serafim has partnered with Cyberwin to expand in Japan and started selling its Serafim S3 mobile gaming controller at Yodobashi Camera stores in Kyoto and Osaka.
hololive English concert to stream live in cinemas across Asia and Mexico
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hololive English 4th Concert -Serendipity- will broadcast live from Los Angeles to participating cinemas in 10 markets across Asia and Mexico this July. The release underscores how VTuber concerts and cinema live viewings are turning digital…
Applications open for 2027 ASEAN and GBA School Awards
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21st Century Learning has opened applications for the 2027 ASEAN School Awards and Greater Bay Area School Awards, giving schools and education partners across Asia a free, judged platform to recognize excellence and measurable impact.
Three Chinese wall cloth makers target 2026 growth
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China’s art paint wall cloth market is projected to reach CNY 8 billion in 2026, lifting demand for durable, low-maintenance decorative surfaces.
Diper Tour pitches specialized Japan trips for Filipino travelers
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Diper Tour is positioning itself as a specialized travel partner for Filipinos booking Japan vacations as demand rises across Southeast Asia. The company says customized itineraries, multilingual support and flexible tour formats help travelers…
Tokyo and Osaka stay top Japan package routes for 2026
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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.
Diper Tour pitches online booking for Japan trips in 2026
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Diper Tour is promoting digital booking for Japan travel in 2026 as travelers increasingly plan trips through online platforms.
Miko and D’Art launch interactive retail experience in Hamleys India
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Miko worked with D’Art Private Limited to build an immersive retail presence across Hamleys stores in India, giving children and parents a hands-on way to experience the AI companion’s features.
ACCA Journal unveils Rodeo Drive edition focused on art, luxury and civic change
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ACCA Journal released Issue 29 on June 10, 2026, with a 76-page look at Rodeo Drive’s cultural and luxury ecosystem, anchored by Mayor Craig A. Corman’s plan to turn the corridor into an outdoor art museum.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo expands its Sea of Clouds garden show
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Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will launch YAKUMO on July 1, 2026, upgrading its signature mist installation in Tokyo with more nozzles, tighter controls and new seasonal programming.
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