TOKYO, October 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that its all-new Destinator midsize SUV has been awarded with the gold award in the Best Industrial Product Design category at the VMARK Vietnam Design Award 2025. This marks the third consecutive year Mitsubishi Motors has received this prestigious honor, following the recognition of the Xforce compact SUV in 2023 and the Triton pickup truck in 2024.DestinatorHiroaki Ozawa, Head of Sales and Marketing Division, MMVEstablished in 2018, the VMARK Vietnam Design Award is organized by the VDAS Design Association based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This year, a jury of 46 internationally renowned design experts evaluated submissions from Vietnam and around the world. Entries were judged based on five criteria – innovativeness, eco-friendliness, identity, functionality, and community. Out of 531 submissions this year, only 18 projects were selected to receive the gold award, recognizing the most outstanding designs.The all-new Destinator is a seven-seat midsize SUV that features a spacious three-row layout. It combines a refined, authentic SUV design w...

Hiroshima, Japan. October 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has been conducting comprehensive tests to assess the business feasibility of its ‘Coating Corrosion Resistance Evaluation Service.’ Through the service, Mazda aims to contribute to address social issues by reducing environmental impact in paint technology and materials development, and also enabling the efficient maintenance and lifespan extension of social infrastructure. With an eye toward expanding the service to industries beyond automotive, Mazda is scheduled to exhibit at 8th Paint & Coating Expo -COATING JAPAN-to be held at Makuhari Messe from Wednesday, November 12 to Friday, November 14, 2025. Measuring Instrument(Size: 350×260×100mm) - Feature of Coating Corrosion Resistance Evaluation TechnologyConventionally, the corrosion resistance of painted components has been evaluated by generating rust over several months using specialized testing equipment, followed by visual inspection to assess deterioration. In 2017, Mazda became the first company in the industry to put into practical use an evaluation technology that enables the r...

Tokyo and Toyota City, Japan, October 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (TSE: 5713, "Sumitomo Metal Mining") and Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203, "Toyota") have entered into a joint development agreement for the mass production of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries to be installed in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The two companies will advance development through this collaboration.All-solid-state batteries, which are primarily composed of a cathode, anode, and solid electrolyte, are a next-generation battery technology that offers the potential for smaller size, higher output, and longer life compared to current liquid-based batteries that use electrolyte solutions. When used in BEVs, all-solid-state batteries are expected to deliver enhanced performance, such as longer driving range, shorter charging times, and higher output. Toyota is aiming for a market launch of BEVs with all-solid-state batteries in 2027-28.Since around 2021, the two companies have been conducting joint research on cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries, focusing on challenges such as cathode material degradation during repeated cha...

Kawasaki and Las Vegas, October 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and ARYA Inc. (hereinafter ARYA) today announced a strategic partnership for the joint development and deployment of a new security solution. The solution integrates Fujitsu's video analytics AI technology, from the Fujitsu Smart Space Uvance offering, with ARYA's geospatial AI, which enables real-time data visualization and message sharing. The collaboration, formalized on September 22, 2025, aims to significantly enhance security across public and private facilities by automatically identifying suspicious activity and supporting rapid on-site response using existing monitoring, thereby helping to make safer and more livable cities and spaces.Moving forward, Fujitsu and ARYA will further accelerate their collaboration as Uvance partners, promoting the deployment of this solution in public facilities such as airports and large resort hotels, primarily in North America. Aligned with a shared vision of "realizing a safe, secure, and sustainable society through innovation," the two parties aim to fundamentally transform how organizations detect, respond to, and prevent crime, thereby contribut...

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, October 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toda Corporation, JTB Corp. and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they will carry out a field trial for “ECHIZEN Quest,” a tourism digital transformation (DX) project utilizing NFTs, in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The field trial will run from November 2025 to the end of January and the project aims to increase the number of international tourists visiting Japan.Figure 1: Project scopeProject background and objectivesEchizen City in Fukui Prefecture anticipates a significant increase in tourism, including international visitors, due to improved accessibility such as the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen. This initiative aims to revitalize the region by enhancing the quality of tourism experiences and expanding the visitor base and the number of supporters who actively engage with the region.Toda Corporation signed a public-private partnership agreement with Echizen City in 2021, promoting the smart city concept around the Hokuriku Shinkansen Echizen-Takefu Station. The company has focused on urban development and enhanced marketing driven by tourism, and has been engage...

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, October 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Sony Bank, Inc. today announced that generative AI has been integrated into the system development for Sony Bank's new core banking system, which leverages Fujitsu's core banking solution, from September this year.In May 2025, Sony Bank successfully achieved a full cloud shift for all its systems with the implementation of a cloud-native core banking system powered by Fujitsu's core banking solution. This shift significantly enhanced the flexibility and scalability of Sony Bank’s banking systems and overall operations.This initiative marks the initial phase of establishing an AI-driven development ecosystem, leveraging generative AI within Sony Bank’s cloud-native environment. By April 2026, both companies plan to apply generative AI across all Sony Bank core banking system development projects, aiming to establish an advanced AI utilization model for Japan's financial industry.Tatsuya Fukushima, Corporation Executive Officer, Sony Bank, comments:"Our goal is to deliver new value to our customers through technological innovation. We are excited to embark on this coll...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., October 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”)  and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that lecanemab-irmb subcutaneous injection (U.S. brand name: LEQEMBI® IQLIKTM) is now available in the U.S. as a maintenance dosing regimen for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD). After 18 months of LEQEMBI (lecanemab-irmb) intravenous (IV) treatment at 10 mg/kg every two weeks, patients may either continue IV infusions at 10 mg/kg once every four weeks or start the new weekly 360 mg subcutaneous injection using the LEQEMBI IQLIK autoinjector.Eisai and Biogen have also launched the LEQEMBI CompanionTM program, an initiative rooted in both companies’ commitment to providing access to LEQEMBI and resources for people living with early Alzheimer’s disease. The program aims to provide expanded resources that support patients thr...

Makuhari,Chiba, October 8, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation's 5G NTN-Compatible LEO Satellite Communication User Terminal (*1) has been awarded the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award at CEATEC AWARD 2025. This award recognizes outstanding technologies, products, and services that demonstrate high innovation among the submissions made by exhibitors at CEATEC 2025, taking place from October 14 (Tuesday) to 17 (Friday), 2025 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City.LEO satellite communication enables high-quality connectivity in areas where cellular networks are unavailable, such as at sea, in mountainous regions, or in disaster-stricken zones. However, current satellite communication systems often rely on proprietary technologies, and the lack of standardized communication protocols remains a key challenge for widespread adoption.Leveraging its expertise in miniaturization and communication technologies cultivated through smartphone development, Sharp is advancing the development of a user terminal compatible with 5G NTN communication. In February of this year, Sharp became the first in the world to successfully conduct a demonstration using...

TOKYO, Oct 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. The facility attracts visitors of all ages and has welcomed 214,731 guests from Japan and overseas (as of September 15, 2025).Anime Tokyo Station will celebrate its 2nd anniversary on October 31. To mark the start of its third year, the facility will host the ”Digimon Adventure 02” ＆ “Magical DoReMi #” ANIME 25TH ANNIVERSARY JOINT EXHIBITION from November 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026, featuring many works from Toei Animation that enjoy worldwide popularity. This special exhibition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the TV broadcast of two beloved anime series, Digimon Adventure 02 and Magical DoReMi #, both widely popular in Japan and overseas. Visitors can enjoy a variety of unique displays at Anime Tokyo Station, including rare character design materials, interactive digital content, and photo spots.Additionally, a special Anime Tokyo Station Autumn Festival event featuring popular voice actors Miina Tominaga, Kaori Nazuka, and Tomohiro Yamaguchi will ...

TOKYO & HAMBURG, Oct 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the launch of SecureFlex, a single-use fine needle biopsy device. SecureFlex will be commercially available in Europe and Japan in Autumn 2025, with a subsequent global rollout subject to regulatory requirements such as product registration and market clearance.Designed for use with an ultrasound endoscope, SecureFlex supports endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) of submucosal and extramural lesions within the gastrointestinal tract. Its primary clinical application is in the diagnosis of diseases such as pancreatic cancer.EUS-FNB: Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Fine Needle BiopsyEUS-FNB is an examination technique that combines ultrasound and endoscopy technologies, enabling physicians to obtain tissue or cell biopsies of lesions from areas such as the pancreas that cannot be accessed directly by the endoscope. For example, a needle biopsy may be performed through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract with the ultrasound scope being inserted or...

TOKYO, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Security, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), has been awarded a contract to provide cybersecurity services for GREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan).GREEN×EXPO 2027, organized by the Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, is an A1 International Horticultural Exhibition that is scheduled to take place for approximately six months from March 19, 2027, to September 26, 2027. A1 is the highest category for horticultural exhibitions approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and recognized by the Bureau International des Exhibitions (BIE). Under the theme of "Scenery of the Future for Happiness," the event is expected to attract approximately 15 million visitors, including 10 million paid visitors. Venue image(Source: Japan Association for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama) NEC Security has been awarded a contract to provide cybersecurity services for GREEN×EXPO 2027 in recognition of its extensive track record and advanced technical capabilities....

MANAUS, Brazil, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda. (HDA), Honda’s subsidiary for the production and sales of motorcycles and power products in Brazil, will invest approximately 1.6 billion reais over four years from 2026 to 2029 in its Manaus plant (Manaus, Amazonas State) to meet the growing demand in Brazil’s motorcycle market.HDA’s Manaus plant began operations in 1976, and currently produces 19 models ranging from 110cc to 1100cc with an annual production capacity of 1.4 million units. In addition to the Brazilian market, HDA exports to 17 countries including the United States, Australia, and Mexico, with cumulative production exceeding 31 million units to date.In recent years, Brazil’s motorcycle market has expanded rapidly, driven not only by increased demand for personal transportation but also by growing commercial needs such as delivery services.To meet the anticipated continued growth in demand, HDA will implement several initiatives from 2026 to 2029, including the expansion of production line capacity through the introduction of new equipment, optimizing production processes by modifying line layouts...

"ETI-W" (Centrifugal Heat Pump Effectively Using Waste Heat)TOKYO, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (President: Yoshihiro Ito; Headquartered at Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as "MHI Thermal Systems"), a member of the MHI Group, has announced the newly developed the ETI-W, a centrifugal heat pump effectively using waste heat, for Japanese market.This announced ETI-W effectively utilizes the heat emitted at factory production processes as a heat source water, achieving a maximum hot water supply temperature of 90℃ and a large capacity of up to 640 kW. This enables its use in high-temperature applications that were traditionally handled by conventional boilers. The "ETI-W" is expected to be utilized in a wide range of applications, including processes in electronics, automotive, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical factories, as well as heating and hot water supply in commercial facilities and accommodations.ETI-W has high energy-saving with COP(*1) of 4.01 when this supplies hot water temperature of 90℃. The compressor features centrifugal compressors with a pro...

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced an expanded strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to create full-stack AI infrastructure that integrates AI agents. The initiative aims to bolster enterprises' competitive edge through AI, while preserving their autonomy in AI utilization.The collaboration will focus on co-developing and delivering an AI agent platform tailored for industry-specific AI agents in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and robotics, along with an AI computing infrastructure that seamlessly integrates the FUJITSU-MONAKA CPU series and NVIDIA GPUs via NVIDIA NVLink Fusion. The combined AI agent platform and computing infrastructure will accelerate the AI industrial revolution with AI agents that continuously learn and improve. This will enable cross-industry, self-evolving, full-stack AI infrastructure, overcoming the limitations of general purpose computing systems.Through this initiative, Fujitsu aims to transform industries starting in Japan, fostering widespread AI adoption that expands globally, thereby enhancing competitiveness across all sectors and contributing to a sustainable society.Takahito Tokit...

TOKYO, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced the commencement of a study to formulate a master plan for the optimal facilities and logistics required to export green hydrogen and green ammonia from India under METI’s FY2023 Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation supplementary program in collaboration with Hygenco Green Energies, its partner in India(*1).Today, India is promoting the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia fuel in order to build an export industry. For Japan and various Southeast Asian countries, which are considering the use of these fuels in their medium- to long-term decarbonization strategies, India is expected to be a promising source of supply.Under the newly launched study, MHI will apply its accumulated knowledge and expertise in this area to create models for producing and using green hydrogen and green ammonia under actual environmental conditions and the constraints that affect their transport(*2). MHI signed a contract with India's Hygenco in August to obtain information related to green ammonia production.Going forward, MHI will link its production and usage models in order ...

TOKYO, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today the presentation of clinical research across its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2025, which is taking place in Berlin, Germany from October 17 to 21. Among the notable presentations is data from the Phase 3 Study 309/KEYNOTE-775 trial, which evaluated lenvatinib (LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®*1), MSD’s (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) anti-PD-1 therapy versus treatment of physician's choice for patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma. The presentation will feature 5-year overall survival data providing deeper insights into long-term treatment for patients affected by this disease (NCT03517449; Abstract #1119P)."The 5-year overall survival follow-up from Study 309/KEYNOTE-775 being presented at ESMO highlights the consistency of the study data over time, supporting the established role of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab in the treatment landsc...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, October 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has been recognized as the highest-ranking brand for the second consecutive year in the Mass Market Domestic Brands segment of the J.D. Power 2025 Japan Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, conducted by J.D. Power, a global leader in customer insights, advisory services, data, and analytics. Mazda’s overall satisfaction score increased by 17 points compared to the previous study, receiving the highest ratings in all factors within the segment: dealer facilities and support; delivery; negotiations; and contract procedure.Additionally, Mazda ranked third in the Mass Market Domestic Brands segment of the 2025 Japan Customer Service Index (CSI) Study.J.D. Power Award Ceremony,Right: Tadashi Miura, General Manager of Domestic Brand and Business Management Division, MazdaUpon receiving the award, Tadashi Miura, General Manager of Domestic Brand & Business Management Division, said, “Our efforts to strengthen customer-centric initiatives under Mazda’s brand value management have contributed to improving customer satisfaction, and we are truly honored and grateful t...

TOKYO, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), as part of the effort to manufacture components to be used in the ITER experimental fusion reactor(*1),(*2) under construction in southern France, have completed the manufacturing of the first Outer Vertical Target (OVT), one of the key components of the ITER Divertor. MHI and QST have been working on the production of the OVT since June 2020, and in July 2024 completed a prototype. Utilizing the knowledge and experience with manufacturing and inspection developed through this effort, the first OVT was completed solely by Japanese manufacturers. MHI will continue to focus on the mass production of the OVT and advance the ITER Project.The divertor is one of the most crucial components in magnetic field confined to fusion reactors such as tokamaks. It plays an important role in the removal and expelling of unburned fuel in the core plasma, and impurities such as helium generated by the fusion reaction, in order to sustain the fusion reaction in a stable manner.The heat load on the divertor target reaches a maximum of 20M...

TOKYO, October 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has concluded a Memorandum of Agreement with University of the Philippines to jointly study plans regarding the power supply mix and decarbonization in the Philippines. This joint research is supported by and conducted as part of the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project (FY2023 supplementary expense subsidy program) administered by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).(1)The Philippine government's current energy plan sets ambitious targets to increase the proportion of power generated from renewable energy to 35% by 2030, and 50% by 2040. At the same time, grid stabilization will be required to handle the expanded introduction of power from renewable energy sources, while construction of new natural gas-fired power plants is also being planned in preparation for future increases in demand for electricity, expected in line with projected economic growth.This joint research will utilize MHI's electricity market simulation models to analyze current energy plans, and develop proposals for the optimal power supply configuration to meet the increase in electr...