Press Releases for Japan
Teijin Extends Contract to Supply Carbon Fiber to Bombardier for AIRBUS A220
28/01/2019 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Teijin Limited announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply its Tenax carbon fiber material to Bombardier Aerostructures and Engineering Services […]
Nikon, ASML And Carl Zeiss Sign Agreement to Settle All Litigation
23/01/2019 — TOKYO, VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands & OBERKOCHEN, Germany — (BUSINESS WIRE) Nikon Corporation (“Nikon”) (TYO: 7731), ASML Holding N.V. (“ASML”) (NASDAQ: ASML) and Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH (“Zeiss”) have […]
KOKUYO’s “360° Gliding Chair ing” Wins FRAME Awards ORGATEC 2018 in Two Categories
KOKUYO starts European expansion auspiciously with the good designed and health conscious office chair. 10/12/2018 — OSAKA, Japan — (BUSINESS WIRE) KOKUYO Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7984), a leading provider of office […]
Chubu Centrair International Airport Has Been Ranked 5-Star Airport for Second Time
19/11/2018 — NAGOYA, Japan — (BUSINESS WIRE) Chubu Centrair International Airport has been ranked for the second consecutive year as a 5-star Airport*1, the world highest airport rank, in the […]
Enapter is Taking Green Hydrogen Electrolysis to the Next Level – with the New Electrolyser “EL 2.0”
12/11/2018 — PISA, Italy — (BUSINESS WIRE) Enapter today revealed its new generation of green hydrogen electrolysers, the EL 2.0. Electrolysers split water into oxygen and hydrogen, a technology that […]
TRIPLE-1 Has Been Successful in the 50% Curtailment Compared to the Electricity Consumption of the Conventional Mining Machine
The official announcement of the numerical value in performance of the hyper specification will be publicized. -The performance evaluation of the mining machine, “KAMIKAZE” equipped with the 7nm ASIC chip […]
Mitsui Chemicals and Prime Polymer Establish New PP Compounds Company in Netherlands
Strengthening world-leading position in automotive-use PP compounds 30/05/2018 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TOKYO: 4183) (President & CEO: Tsutomu Tannowa) and Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. (President: Naoshi […]
Immersion Signs License Agreement With Panasonic to Add Haptics to Automotive Interfaces, Applications
30/05/2018 — SAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that it has signed a license agreement with […]
London, New York and Tokyo Remain the World’s Most Attractive Cities
44 of the world’s cities ranked in The Mori Memorial Foundation’s GPCI 2017 Report 12/10/2017 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) London, New York, and Tokyo were again named as the […]
Phase III Study using 22nd Century’s SPECTRUM® Research Cigarettes Demonstrates Immediate Reduction to Very Low Nicotine is Most Likely to Lead to Less Harm
“Minimally or non-addictive Very Low Nicotine cigarettes are the ultimate harm reduction strategy” 06/10/2017 — CLARENCE, N.Y. — (BUSINESS WIRE) 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE American: XXII), a plant biotechnology […]
Toshiba Develops Next-Generation Lithium-ion Battery with New Anode Material
New battery realizes driving range of electric vehicles boosted to 320km on 6-minute, ultra-rapid recharge, triple that possible with current lithium-ion battery. New anode material, titanium niobium oxide achieves double […]
KDDI and Couger Lead Japan to Initiate “Smart Contract” Proof of Concept Projects Utilizing Enterprise Ethereum
Precursor to the next-generation service platform combining AI, IoT, and Blockchain technology 27/09/2017 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) KDDI Corporation (TOKYO:9433), KDDI Research, Inc., and Couger Inc. initiate proof of […]
Toshiba Pushes Quantum Key Distribution Speed Beyond 10Mbps
— Achieves highest speed ever recorded in unbreakable, secure communications — 15/09/2017 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) and Toshiba Research Europe Limited’s Cambridge Research Laboratory in the […]
DLX, WHITE and DENTSU Jointly Develop “Micro VR Kit”, One of the World’s Smallest Smartphone VR Goggles
– Will be utilized as novelty item for sales promotion – 06/04/2017 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) DLX Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter called DLX) is pleased to announce […]
Latest clinical research confirms that IQOS reduces smoker exposure to select harmful chemicals as compared to cigarette smoke
Studies conducted to date clearly indicate that IQOS is likely to present less risk of harm compared to smoking 27/03/2017 — LAUSANNE, Switzerland — (BUSINESS WIRE) Philip Morris International Inc. […]
Superior Essex Inc. and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Announce Intent to Form European Joint Venture
23/11/2016 — ATLANTA & BAD AROLSEN, Germany & TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Essex Magnet Wire, a division of Superior Essex Inc., and Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (“Furukawa Electric”) announced today […]
Starbucks Announces Starbucks Reserve Roastery Coming to Tokyo in 2018
World-renowned architect and Tokyo Olympics 2020 designer Kengo Kuma to lead design of immersive coffee and retail experience New location in Tokyo’s upscale Nakameguro District will be Starbucks fourth Roastery, […]
Tokyo Moves into the Top 3 in the GPCI 2016 City Rankings;London and New York Retain Top Two Slots, Paris Drops to Fourth Place
The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Report Unveiling the World’s Most Attractive Cities 18/10/2016 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, a research institute established by […]
Tohoku Festival Parade to Showcase Six Local Festivals,Helping to Support Recovery of the Earthquake-Hit Region
Featuring displays of culture from Tohoku and Tokyo, will be the first major event held in the Toranomon area, the new cultural and commercial heart of Tokyo 13/10/2016 — TOKYO […]
Equity International Closes First Asian-Focused Fund
07/09/2016 — CHICAGO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Equity International (EI), Sam Zell’s investment firm focused on emerging markets, announced today the closing of ZEI Co-Invest 1 Fund, L.P. (ZEI Asia Fund), […]
Joy Global Announces Agreement to Be Acquired by Komatsu in $3.7 Billion All-Cash Transaction
21/07/2016 — MILWAUKEE — (BUSINESS WIRE) Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY) (“Joy Global”), a worldwide leader in high-productivity mining solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved […]
Toranomon Hills Evolving as a Global Business Hub
–Mori Building unveils three redevelopment projects leading up to 2020 and beyond- 13/04/2016 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Mori Building, a leading urban landscape developer, today announced an extensive slate […]
World Smart Energy Week 2016 Opening Next Month in Japan
10/02/2016 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) Reed Exhibitions Japan will be holding the 12th installment of Japan’s largest show for smart and renewable energy – World Smart Energy Week 2016 next month from March […]
Ise City Opens Ise Press Center
Ise City unveiled the Ise Press Center to serve both local and international journalists, expected to increase prior to and during the Ise-Shima Summit.
Ise Press Center consists of 2 offices to support the press cover Ise City’s attractions efficiently: the Tokyo Office, which will distribute press releases and respond to all primary enquiries or guide requests; and the Ise Office, which will open near the South Exit of JR Ise-shi Station to provide information and guide the press upon their arrival. Both offices have English-speaking staff, and the Ise Office will provide free Wi-fi within the faculty.
18th Manufacturing World Osaka Ended with the Greatest Success!
Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd., the largest show organiser in Japan, announced that 18th Manufacturing World Osaka held from October 7 – 9, 2015 at INTEX Osaka, the Western Japan’s largest trade show for the manufacturing industry, ended with the greatest success with 1,063 exhibitors and 42,216 visitors from around the world.
Osaka Gas to Establish Energy Service Joint Venture in Thailand with PTT
Osaka Gas (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Managing Director: Toshihiro Ouchi; “OGT”), a subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (President: Takehiro Honjo; “Osaka Gas”), will establish OGP Energy Solutions Co., Ltd. (“OGPS”), a company that will provide fuel conversion energy services to industrial customers in Thailand, through a joint investment with PTT Retail Business Co., Ltd. (Director: Chakkrit Charuchinda, “PTTRB”), a subsidiary of PTT Public Company Limited (CEO: Tevin Vongvanich; “PTT”).
Ricoh Unveils Industry’s Most Advanced Fully Spherical Portable Camera: RICOH THETA S
Ricoh announced today the release of the RICOH THETA S, the newest model in the RICOH THETA series of spherical cameras that capture 360-degree scenes surrounding the user. Unveiled today in Berlin at IFA, the worlds largest consumer electronics show, the camera features extra-high resolution, fully spherical photos and videos in one simple shot, a live preview function and even greater compatibility with social media platforms.
Toshiba: Landis+Gyr Wins Order for First Battery Energy Storage System for Frequency Adjustment in Nordic Countries
Toshiba Group member and world leader in smart metering Landis+Gyr has won a major order to supply a megawatt-class battery energy storage system (BESS) to Helen Ltd., a major energy utility operating in the capital of Finland. The BESS, the first in any Nordic country, will start operation in Helsinki in spring 2016.
NSK: Announcement of Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2015
NSK Ltd. (NSK)(TOKYO:6471) today announced its financial results for fiscal year ending March 2015. The company achieved strong results for both sales and profit.
Toshiba Corporation to Participate in Large-Scale Hydrogen Research Project in Scotland
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) has announced that it will participate in the Levenmouth Community Energy Project in Fife, Scotland, a major 4-year project to investigate the potential of hydrogen as a future fuel. The project is funded by the Local Energy Challenge Fund, created in November 2014 by the Scottish Government.