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Seasonal dessert and confectionery launches in East Asia

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Latest: Seasonal harvest festivals scheduled across Japan for October 2026

Confectionery and dessert brands in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are expanding their seasonal offerings through autumn and Mid-Autumn Festival promotions. In Japan, major companies like Meito and Morinaga & Co., Ltd. are

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Japanese railway service disruptions

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Latest: Tokyo Metro and Echizen Railway face service disruptions

Railway services across Japan have experienced various disruptions due to technical issues, seasonal planning, and weather events. In late August, JR Hokkaido reported service cancellations in Asahikawa and on the Nemuro

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Evolution of Japanese summer and seasonal fashion trends

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Latest: Rakuten and Uniqlo highlight seasonal clothing trends

By late August, Japanese retailers began introducing autumn and winter seasonal collections. Kushitani Mitaka released new motorcycle apparel, including the K-2889 Aspire Jacket and the K-2877 model, which features integ

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Global matcha demand transforms tea industry and markets

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Latest: China dominates global matcha market with 12,000-ton production

The global surge in matcha demand is fundamentally reshaping the tea industry. Driven by social media trends and widespread international use, the market is projected to grow by 53% by 2029, with an estimated value excee

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