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Tokyo ramps up Cool Biz push as extreme heat grips the city
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Tokyo is expanding its Cool Biz campaign with new heat-safety tools, public contests and cooling maps as the city braces for hotter summers and rising heatstroke risk.
Ono Pharma and Aitia team up on neurological drug targets
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Aitia and Ono Pharmaceutical announced a collaboration to use Aitia’s Gemini Digital Twin Platform to identify novel drug targets in neurological diseases and support Ono’s pipeline programs.
How to evaluate pharmaceutical and medical translation qualifications
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As China’s pharmaceutical market shifts from growth to quality, translation quality is becoming a compliance and market-entry issue, not just a language task.
Manuka honey market seen reaching $1.29B by 2035 as wellness demand rises
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The global Manuka honey market is projected to grow from $720.8 million in 2025 to $1.291 billion by 2035, driven by demand for natural wellness products, premium foods and functional ingredients.
JCA, zenkenkai to host 50th anniversary event for 5,000 guests in Japan
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Japan Chiropractic Association and zenkenkai will mark their 50th anniversary with a major ceremony on Sept. 8, 2027, at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan Chiropractic Association, Japan Chiropractic Doctors College sign cooperation pact
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The Japan Chiropractic Association and the Japan Chiropractic Doctors College signed a memorandum of understanding on May 25, 2026, to deepen cooperation on chiropractic education and technical standards in Japan.
Mother Pearl pitches Central flagship as a wellness hub
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Mother Pearl is positioning its Central, Hong Kong flagship as a premium wellness destination built around plant-based drinks, zero-sugar cocktails and an in-house production workshop.
Herbal medicine market seen hitting $540.9B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global herbal medicine market will more than double from $226.3 billion in 2025 to $540.9 billion by 2035, driven by rising demand for natural wellness products, faster regulatory pathways and new supply-chain…
AKT Health, Shonan Daiichi Hospital test fall detection tech in ward trial
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AKT Health and Shonan Daiichi Hospital completed a proof-of-concept of a sensor-based fall detection system in a Japanese inpatient ward on Aug. 21, 2026. The trial with 22 healthcare professionals was meant to gauge clinical usefulness, workflow…
Health supplements market seen reaching $243.5B by 2035
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The global health supplements market is projected to rise from $155.8 billion in 2025 to $243.5 billion by 2035, driven by preventive health awareness, personalized nutrition, e-commerce and new delivery formats.
JPEX America widens Japan-U.S. partnerships across healthcare and innovation
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JPEX America said Aug. 20 it is expanding cross-border work linking Japan and the U.S. through business development, healthcare, investment and innovation.
GlycanAge and ExoEarth partner on biological age testing in Japan
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GlycanAge and ExoEarth Corp. have signed an MOU to expand glycan-based biological age testing in Japan and launch joint aging research.
Global health insurance market seen reaching $3.11 trillion by 2031
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Mordor Intelligence projects the global health insurance market will rise from $2.14 trillion in 2026 to $3.11 trillion by 2031, driven by employer-sponsored coverage, digital enrollment and rising medical costs.
Mindora Counselling targets men's mental health in Hong Kong
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Mindora Counselling says its Central-based practice is drawing more men seeking therapy that fits Hong Kong’s work pressures and traditional expectations around masculinity.
Ys Pharma launches Kadason medicated shampoo in the U.S.
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Ys Pharma Inc. has launched Kadason, an OTC medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, and is selling it direct to U.S. consumers through ys-ph.com. The product uses 1.80% salicylic acid and enters a market where many shampoos target dandruff…
Shiba Park Hotel turns its Tokyo property into a Library Hotel
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Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo is leaning into its long history with a 2020 rebrand built around books, culture and calm.
Chinese 4D massage chair makers push into smart wellness market
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Chinese manufacturers are expanding in the 4D massage chair segment as global demand for home wellness products grows.
PlacidWay, Cell Grand Clinic form Japan regenerative medicine partnership
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PlacidWay and Cell Grand Clinic have teamed up to help international patients access government-approved regenerative therapies in Osaka.
Jaadugar releases Episode 11 summary and preview cuts
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The TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia has released summary and preview cuts for Episode 11, titled “An Ungraceful Stone.” The new materials tease a backstory reveal for Boraqchin and a race by Sitara to save Töregene as the series continues…
Global Coalition on Aging, Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society to host Silver Economy Forum 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
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The Global Coalition on Aging and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society will bring government, business and health leaders to Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 11-12 for Silver Economy Forum 2026. The summit is designed to turn ageing populations into an…
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