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Kura Sushi to Reproduce Representative Dishes of 70 Countries and Regions Participating in the Osaka-Kansai Expo! Antibacterial Sushi Covers with Expo-specific Designs Also Available OSAKA, JAPAN -- Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular conveyor-belt sushi chains, announced on December 12 that it will offer 70 new menu ... Philip Morris International Marks a Decade of IQOS—a Milestone in the Journey to a Smoke-Free Future Japan, where IQOS was first launched in 2014, has experienced a 46% drop in smoking nationwide STAMFORD, CT -- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of its leading smoke-free product, IQOS. The launch of this smoke-free innovation was a ... Traditional Culture × Cutting-Edge Technology: “CHRONOSENSE” at Akasaka Palace Celebrating the 50th Anniversary with a Museum of Lights and Sounds TOKYO -- The illumination event at Akasaka Palace has been officially announced! Tickets are on sale now. Event Dates Friday, December 20 & Saturday, December 21, 2024 Venue State Guest House, Ak ... Ohrgyul, Korea’s First 100% Domestic Bamboo Toothbrush for a Sustainable Future The 100% Korean-made Ohrgyul bamboo toothbrush is an environmentally friendly choice Ohrgyul: Korea’s First 100% Domestic Bamboo Toothbrush for a Sustainable Future PAJU, SOUTH KOREA --Diotech Korea (www.deotech.net) announced that it has launched ‘Ohrgyul’, a tr ... Savvy Sipping, Culinary Craftmanship, and Pop Culture Crazes Are Redefining Consumer Drinking Habits According to the Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report The annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report shares how savory flavors, immersive experiences, and bartender expertise will drive cocktail culture in 2025 HAMILTON, BERMUDA -- Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company, has published the sixth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, which identifies the five key trends p ... Corona Cero’s Relaxation Clause Brings a Fresh Perspective to Athlete Partnerships Relaxation is now a key deliverable in Corona’s relationship with athletes including Gabriel Medina, Evie Richards, Tatiana Weston Webb, Marco Grimalt, Tatjana Smith and Mariana Pajón LONDON -- Corona, the world’s most valuable beer brand, has introduced the ‘Relaxation Clause’, a new global initiative for all sponsorship agreements that ensures athletes dedicate ... Promoting Japan Heritage Stories Abroad to Stimulate Inbound Tourism Travel through Our History... A Specially Produced Promotional Video for International Audiences Premieres November 22, 2024 TOKYO -- Since 2015, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated stories that convey Japan’s culture and traditions through the diverse historical charms and characteristics of various region ... The Saudi Film Commission Concludes The Second Edition of The Film Criticism Conference RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- The second edition of the International Film Criticism Conference, organized by the Saudi Film Commission, concluded after running from November 6 to 10, in Riyadh. The conf ... Winter Wonders Envelop Hong Kong Explore Christmas Town with your loved one this festive season in the West Kowloon Cultural District. (Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board) HONG KONG -- As winter approaches, Hong Kong is set to da ... teamLab Planets TOKYO Undergoes Major Expansion: Massive “Athletic Forest” and More to Open on January 22, 2025 teamLab, Rapidly Rotating Bouncing Spheres in the Caterpillar House, Courtesy teamLab Borderless, Jeddah (c) teamLab TOKYO -- “teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM” in Toyosu, Tokyo (hereinafter ... The International Film Criticism Conference Is Launched in Riyadh RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA --- The Saudi Film Commission announced the commencement of the second edition of the International Film Criticism Conference in Riyadh, running from November 6 to 10, 2024. Th ... Warner Bros. Discovery and SES Renew Multi-Year Deal to Broadcast SD and HD Channels in Germany and Austria Viewers will continue to receive the Warner Bros. Discovery channels in both SD and HD quality via 19.2 degrees East LUXEMBOURG -- SES announced that it has extended its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery in a multi-year contract renewal. Under the agreement, SES will provide playout services and satellite c ... Burger King® Japan Announces the Japan-exclusive Release of the World-shocking Burger, the “Kyoto Whopper®”! Enjoy the premium flavors of rice and beef with this burger, co-developed with Hachidaime Gihey, featuring a special rice patty and Burger King KYOTO Whopper (photo : burgerking.co.jp) TOKYO -- BK Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiro Nomura) released a limited-time Japan-exclusive burger, the & ... “Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon 2024” Concludes with Resounding Success Six Events Draw about 6000 Registered Cyclists Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) Hong Kong Cyclothon 2024, a large-scale outdoor sports extravaganza, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), drew to a pleasant close on October 13. (Photo: ... Rampur Distillery Lights Up Diwali in Times Square New York City Rampur Asava Indian Single Malt Named Best World Whisky NEW YORK -- Rampur Distillery celebrates Diwali 2024 with a striking display at Times Square, New York City. “Happy Diwali from all of us at Rampur Distillery! This festival symbolizes light, ... Hong Kong’s Bar Leone and COA Celebrated at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 with Bar Leone Claiming Highest Hong Kong Bar in the List Ever Hong Kong’s Bar Leone ranks No.2 and takes The Best Bar in Asia 2024 Award and Disaronno Highest New Entry Award 2024 at World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 (Credit: World’s 50 Best Bars) ... PUMA’s ‘Stitch + Spice’ Running for Top Prize at the World’s Biggest Sustainability Film Festival Luke Jaque-Rodney, one of PUMA’s Voices of a RE:GENERATION calls for positive changes to our community, planet and future with short film ‘Stitch + Spice’, showcased at the 6th Big Syn International Film Festival in London HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY -- Stitch + Spice, a short film by Luke Jaque-Rodney, one of PUMA’s Voices of a RE:GENERATION has been officially selected for Documentary Short at the 6th Big Syn Intern ... Sirion Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contract Lifecycle Management for Third Consecutive Year The first activation in the 3-year global partnership delights visitors with authentic taste of Hong Kong culture Cha Chaan Teng in Grand Palais (Courtesy Hong Kong Tourism Board) PARIS -- Visitors are welcomed to enjoy an array of Hong Kong delicacies including roasted pork ‘char siu’ with rice ... Musician gimeunbee’s New Track ‘Lost in the Haze’ mesmerizes listeners with it’s ethereal sound gimeunbee’s newly released Lost in the Haze evokes the feeling of being that we all feel at some point in our lives. (Photo: gimeunbee) SEOUL -- Lost in the Haze, the latest single from emerg ... Xsolla Unveils COPPA and GDPR-K Certified Parental Controls, Enabling Developers to Implement Compliant Direct-to-Consumer Strategies LOS ANGELES -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, introduced its Parental Controls solution, now certified with the Children‘s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) and GDPR-K badges ... 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Unlocks Wonders of Yunnan: “Yunnan: A Many-Splendored Life” Awaits You KUNMING, CHINA -- With the expansion of China‘s 144-hour visa-free transit policy, Yunnan Province opened its doors wider to international travelers, extending to include Kunming, Lijiang, Yuxi, ... Aor Season 2 of the Autonomous Racing League: Returns with New Teams, Upgraded Autonomous Super Formula Model A2RL Season 2 Race Day confirmed for 26 April 2025, at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Yas Marina Circuit Growing global reach with new teams from the USA, France, Japan, and the UAE A2RL Season 2 Race Day confirmed for 26 April 2025, at Abu Dhabi’s iconic Yas Marina Circuit (Photo: AETOSWire) DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of Abu D ... Xsolla to Present Global Expansion Solutions at Tokyo Game Show 2024 Xsolla to Showcase Innovative Tools for Game Developers and Publishers to Reach Global Markets (Graphic: Xsolla) TOKYO -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, will showcase its cutting-edge solutions at Hall 4, Booth #04-C48, during the Tokyo Game Show 2024, which will take place fr ... The Beauty of Hanji that Colored Paris ‘Skin of Time, HANJI’ KCDF showcases five Korean Wave cultural artists at the Maison & Objet Paris 2024 Photos of 2024 Korean Wave Collaboration Content (Hanji) Promotional Pavilion SEOUL -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In-chon) and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation ... Savour Global Flavours: Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Returns for a 5-Day Culinary Celebration Indulge in Global Delicacies across Hundreds of Restaurants and Bars during Taste Around Town (Photo credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board) HONG KONG -- The annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival is making a grand return to Central Harbourfront from October 23 to 27, 2024. This year, the f ...