World Local Character Grand Prix Website Tops 2 Million Page Views
The sustained traffic over ten days indicates strong engagement with the competition's hybrid voting format, which blends online recognition with on-site activity.
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Shokz Sponsors JOIN ALIVE 2026 with OpenDots Earphone Trial and Message Project
Shokz is using a major outdoor music festival to position its open-ear earphones as the ideal accessory for live events, directly tying product experience to the brand ambassador's performance.
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PassLogic Adds Single Sign-On Integration With Okta
The integration fills a gap in zero-trust security by providing MFA for environments where standard authentication methods are blocked by security policies.
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Cosina Releases NOKTON Classic 35mm F1.4 for Z and RF Mounts
The release extends Cosina's line of classic-lens reproductions to Nikon and Canon full-frame mirrorless systems, offering photographers a deliberate alternative to modern aberration-corrected optics.
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YAMAGA SUMMER SCHOOL 2026 Brings Children Back to a Closed School
The event turns a closed school into a regional asset while directly tackling the gap in extracurricular experiences between children from low-income and higher-income households.
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FAI and Aisin Takaoka Begin Joint Development of Cast-Parts Design System
The partnership applies AI-driven design exploration to casting, a traditional manufacturing process, potentially shortening automotive part development cycles by addressing multiple performance constraints early.
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Premium Bandai Re-releases RE/100 1/100 Zaku II Kai Gunpla
The re-release includes Commander Type and Fritz Helm head parts, offering Gundam 0080 collectors a distinct variant of the 1/100 scale Zaku II Kai.
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Archeda Wins Hokkaido Contract for AI Logging Detection Demo
The contract moves Archeda's satellite-based forest monitoring from experimental demonstrations toward integration into Hokkaido's administrative workflow, a potential model for other prefectures.
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TRAFEED Adds BIS 50% Rule Checks for Export Control Compliance
With the BIS 50% rule set to re-take effect in four months and no public list of affected companies, TRAFEED's automated capital relationship check fills a compliance gap that manual review cannot cover.
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TRIII Hair Care Opens Official Shop on Qoo10
TRIII's expansion to Qoo10 reflects a strategic push to capture a beauty-focused e-commerce audience beyond its existing Amazon customer base.
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BilibiliWorld 2026 Draws 400,000 Visitors, Kevin Feige Appears in Shanghai
The first overseas ticket sales and Kevin Feige's appearance signal BilibiliWorld's transition from a domestic fan gathering to a global industry platform for ACGN and entertainment.
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Switch 2 Version Launches August 13 With Platinum Update
The low-cost upgrade pass and simultaneous free update across all platforms give existing players a clear path to the enhanced version without fragmenting the player base.
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Global Media Lab, Core Concierge Partner to Bring Senior Phone Tutorials to CATV
This deal brings a proven YouTube resource for senior digital literacy into the CATV ecosystem, where stations are seeking to retain subscribers transitioning from feature phones.
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Dr.okke Printing Update Adds Smartphone Support and Cover Page Creation
The update reflects the ongoing demand for paper-based testing in tutoring schools, even as digital tools become more prevalent, and Dr.okke's effort to accommodate hybrid operations.
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Steam Machine Restock Set for July 17 After Instant Sellout
The restock gives a second chance to buyers who missed the initial launch, but the limited supply and one-per-customer cap suggest the device may sell out quickly again.
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Mouse Computer Brings G TUNE and NEXTGEAR to Tokyo Game Show 2026
The larger booth footprint and emphasis on hands-on trials signal that Mouse Computer is investing in direct consumer engagement to differentiate its gaming PC lines in a competitive hardware market.
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4-Player Tag Game 'Catch Me!' Free on Steam Until July 18
The free distribution is part of ByteRockers' Games' first Publisher Sale, which also discounts other titles and offers a bundle, making it a promotional entry point for the studio's catalog.
Automaton, Game Spark
Staneer Launches Two Services to Synchronize Recruitment With AI
The services directly target the structural weakness of small recruitment agencies-reliance on individual expertise-by offering a method to codify that knowledge into AI agents and operational workflows.
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Sol Lab Launches AI Implementation Service for SMEs Using FDE Approach
Sol Lab is applying the FDE model, used by major tech companies, to Japanese small and medium enterprises, addressing the structural issue of off-the-shelf systems not matching actual workflows.
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Weekly Japanese Smartphone Game Revenue Ranking: eFootball Tops
The ranking shows the impact of live events and content updates on revenue, with older titles like Pokémon GO and Nikke seeing massive week-on-week spikes, while eFootball maintains its lead.
4Gamer.net
Asahi Nikki Anime Reveals Voice Cast for Five Main Characters
The cast reveal gives a concrete look at the characters in a series that ties mental health advocacy to a daily comedy format.
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Free Browser Game 'Mezase! Okane Master' Teaches Kids Money Basics
The game turns a picture book series into a free interactive tool, addressing a gap in financial education that parents often struggle to fill, especially as mandatory financial education in Japanese high schools began in 2022.
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LINE Launches Merge Puzzle Game LINE Majimaji with Magic Cards
LINE is expanding its mobile game lineup by combining its popular character IP with the casual merge puzzle genre, adding a magic card layer to differentiate from existing titles.
4Gamer.net
AI Adoption in Legal Departments Reaches 89.8%, but Only 32% Report Effective Use
The survey reveals that AI adoption in legal departments is outpacing effective integration, with a significant perception gap between management and frontline staff that may hinder productivity gains.
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