TOKYO, June 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japantastics, Inc., a Tokyo-based company dedicated to promoting and distributing authentic Japan-made products to global audiences, proudly announces the global debut of Sato Mokko, a distinguished atelier of traditional Japanese woodworking, now available to an international audience.At the heart of Sato Mokko stands Keiichiro Sato, a third-generation master craftsman based in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Widely recognized for his innovative interpretation of traditional Japanese furniture, Sato has received numerous accolades in contemporary art exhibitions, establishing himself as one of the most compelling voices in modern Japanese craftsmanship. Founded in 1934, Sato Mokko embodies nearly a century of heritage, seamlessly blending tradition with refined artistry.In recent years, the atelier faced profound adversity, having lost its entire body of work, archives, tools, and materials in two devastating fires. At the same time, the decline in demand from shrines, temples, and traditional festivals—once central to its practice—marked a turning point. From this moment of loss, however, emerged a renewed vi...

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced that it will expand its work with OpenAI*1 to accelerate AI-driven modernization and cybersecurity. The work combines OpenAI’s frontier AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise and know-how in supporting mission-critical systems and social infrastructure to accelerate AI transformation (AX) for customers and society.Working together, the two companies’ FDE teams will leverage OpenAI’s AI agent “Codex” to analyze the source code of mission-critical legacy systems and work to establish an AI-driven modernization approach that supports safe migration through enhanced visibility into system design. Based on this approach, Hitachi aims to develop solutions to support the modernization of core systems and to roll them out sequentially across a wide range of industries, starting with financial institutions.Hitachi also plans to gain access to OpenAI’s AI models for cybersecurity through OpenAI’s “Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC)”*2. As part of OpenAI’s Japan Cyber Action Plan, this initiative aims to responsibly ...

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and IBM Japan, Ltd. today announced that they will accelerate their collaboration in the field of business system modernization in order to advance enterprise digital transformation and address challenges associated with legacy systems. This comes as part of the collaboration between the two companies announced in September 2025.Modernization is an essential initiative for driving digital transformation. Achieving successful modernization requires careful consideration of business characteristics, system requirements, and architectural attributes, along with selecting optimal technologies and programming languages. Among the effective approaches are rewriting, which converts existing program languages into those suited for modern environments, and refactoring, which enhances maintainability and scalability through improvements to application structure.In this collaboration, the companies will expand modernization initiatives centered on rewriting and refactoring. This will be achieved by leveraging Fujitsu’s modernization solution “Fujitsu PROGRESSION”, which automaticall...

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation introduces the AQUOS R11 high-end smartphone. In addition to a function that uses AI to automatically adjust the zoom level according to the subject, it newly features capabilities that create a comfortable space by lighting and sound. These enhancements not only improve usability during photography but also expand the ways users can enjoy their smartphones in everyday life. Sales will begin sequentially in Japan and Taiwan on and after July 9 of this year (*1).The camera has been supervised by Leica Camera AG (Headquarters: Wetzlar, Germany). Equipped with a high-resolution triple camera system—50.3 MP standard, 50.3 MP ultra-wide, and 38.5 MP telephoto—it supports a wide range of shooting scenarios, from everyday snapshots to expansive landscapes and distant subjects.AI-powered camera functions have also been further enhanced. The newly introduced Smart Fit Zoom allows users to simply tap a dedicated icon, after which AI automatically adjusts the zoom level according to the subject, enabling well-balanced compositions centered on the intended subject. In addition, the Privacy Safe feature (*2)...

TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will add three new high-output models — GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D — to its eGX Series and begin supplying them to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers this fall, starting from Japan and expanding supply in stages into other regions such as Europe and the U.S.Building on its long history of providing power sources, including general-purpose engines, to OEMs of commercial-grade work equipment, Honda is now expanding its supply of electric power units to those OEMs.Honda will unveil three new models for the first time globally, at the 8th International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI 2026), which will be held from June 17 through 20 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. Since their introduction in 2021, eGX Series electric power unit models with a maximum output of 1.8 kW, have been adopted by work equipment manufacturers, primarily for small-sized equipment such as rammers and plate compactors. Leveraging unique advantages of electric power units, including low noise and zero exhaust emissions during use, work equipment powered by Hond...

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) today announced a strategic investment supported by the UK Government under the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), subject to terms and conditions, at its manufacturing site in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, to establish supply chain and packaging capabilities for current and future medicines that require cold-chain management, including lecanemab.LSIMF is a capital grants scheme designed to strengthen life sciences manufacturing capabilities in the UK and enhance supply resilience against future health emergencies. The investment aligns with the UK Government’s policy to reinforce domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and reflects Eisai’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom.Haruo Naito, Chief Executive Officer at Eisai Co., Ltd., said, “This strategic investment reflects our long-term commitment to strengthening resilient supply capabilities for our innovative medicines and pipeline products, while further deepening our long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom. We greatly value the oppo...

TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -BAE Systems and NEC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine expertise for the implementation of active cyber defence (ACD) solutions for the Japanese Government. This MoU demonstrates the intent of both organisations to work together in various sectors beyond the defence domain, building on the momentum of the Japan-UK Strategic Cyber Partnership agreed by the respective Governments in January 2026.Under this MoU, BAE Systems and NEC will support the enhancement of the Japanese Government’s cybersecurity posture through the joint development, implementation and delivery of ACD solutions. It brings together BAE Systems' vast expertise and knowledge of ACD best practices with NEC's technological capabilities, deployment experience and deep understanding of Japan's ACD policy and operational landscape. By combining complementary strengths, both organisations will aim to deliver capability that is practically grounded, technically robust and aligned with national security priorities.In addition, BAE Systems and NEC will explore the establishment of a business collaboration framework foc...

- Event Video to be Available on YouTube for a Limited Time from Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, July 12- Report on the hugely successful public recording by popular voice actors Miina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, and Atsumi TanezakiTOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed many visitors from Japan and overseas as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto, “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”From the left: Yuichi Kimura, Miina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Noriko NamikiOn Monday, June 1, the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel hosted the public recording event “Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Festival.” A total of 52 visitors selected by lottery attended the event.The event was held in two parts, with Miina Tominaga serving as the host. When guest Tomokazu Seki made an appearance after being introduced by Tominaga, the audience welcomed him with thunderous applause. Seki said in surpris...