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Konvy, a renowned Thai retailer specializing in beauty and healthcare products, recently received a $15 million investment from Japan’s Cool Japan Fund (CJF). This strategic partnership aims to stimulate demand for Japanese beauty and healthcare brands across…
Renowned Japanese fashion label, Nanamica, has announced the inauguration of a new retail outlet in Shanghai, China. This is set to be the brand’s second international presence. The shop is strategically situated on Wukang Road, a bustling area within…
@Cosme, a renowned Japanese beauty retailer, is making its debut in Hong Kong with its inaugural overseas flagship store. The grand opening is planned for next month in the bustling district of Tsim Sha Tsui. Covering an area of 1,298 square meters, this…
Japanese-themed full-service café chains are accelerating their proliferation across India and Southeast Asia. They are banking on the allure of their high-end atmosphere and Japan-centric menus to the emerging middle and upper-class consumers in these…
Excitement is brewing among anime, manga, and video game fans, as Japan’s prominent retailer, Animate, is making a much-anticipated comeback in Hong Kong. This news is particularly thrilling for local enthusiasts, who often make trips to Japan, visiting…
Beard Papa’s, the Japanese cream puff chain, has inaugurated its first outlet in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. This move introduces the local residents to its unique pastries, made to order as per customer preference. Beard Papa’s was established in Osaka in 1999…
Saizeriya, a Japanese-owned Italian restaurant chain, has unveiled an ambitious plan to double its presence in China from its current footprint to approximately 1,000 outlets by the year 2035. Expansion Strategies and Local Production In order to facilitate…
Rimowa, a luxury travel accessories brand, has recently opened its inaugural street-front store in Sakae, Nagoya, situated in the heart of Japan’s Chubu region. The brand, which is part of the LVMH portfolio, is renowned for its premium range of suitcases,…
Japanese pharmaceutical retailer, Ain, has unveiled plans to acquire its competitor, Kraft, which operates the Sakura pharmacy chain. The proposed transaction is estimated to be worth over 100 billion yen (approximately US$690 million). Ain’s intention is to…
Randy’s Donuts, an American doughnut franchise, has recently launched its first outlet in Japan. Nestled in Tokyo’s Log Road Daikanyama shopping center, this marks the brand’s latest international expansion. Founded in 1952, Randy’s Donuts has become a…
Marie Kondo is the queen of organization. Her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing,” reveals her instructions for organizing your space in one sitting, and then never having to do it again. Her methods…
Takimoto Koji, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro) in HCMC, said Vietnam is a market with rapid growth, where consumers easily accept new products. According to Jetro, Japanese food exports were bringing $7.5 billion a year,…
Japan’s households opened their wallets a bit wider than anticipated in Might, with family expenditures leaping for the primary time in additional than a yr. Family expenditures rose four.eight % on yr in Might, topping a Reuters ballot forecast for…
Main Japanese electronics retailer Nojima Company has taken a cornerstone stake in Vietnamese electronics chain Tran Anh Digital World. The corporate says it has acquired 20.86 per cent and intends to take a 30 per cent holding for now. Tran Anh is predicated…
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