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Fashion World Tokyo Sets to Return Bigger This Year at Tokyo Big Sight
Japan’s largest international fashion trade show, Fashion World Tokyo (FaW Tokyo), returns at Tokyo Big Sight on April 5–7, doubling its size from the previous edition with over 750 exhibitors from more than 20 countries. - April 07, 2023 - RX
RX to Open Business Opportunities in Lifestyle Industry through LIFESTYLE Week TOKYO
Business potential in the lifestyle sector will be unlocked at the 6th LIFESTYLE Week TOKYO happening this April 5-7, at Tokyo Big Sight Japan. Known as the trade fair for gifts, stationery, homeware, and fashion, LIFESTYLE Week TOKYO (April) is one of the "must-attend-shows" in Japan... - March 23, 2023 - RX
HM Wilkins Imperial – Brits Rethink Brexit
Report by HM Wilkins Imperial shows that many British citizens that voted in favor of Brexit are now regretting that decision three years on. - March 12, 2023 - HM Wilkins Imperial
Japan Build Tokyo Leads the Future of Global Building and Home Sector
RX Japan's Japan Build Tokyo 2022 concluded with a remarkable success. - January 12, 2023 - RX
Japan Build Tokyo: the Center of New Technology and Solutions for the Global Building and Home Sector
Japan Build Tokyo, one of Asia’s leading trade shows for the building and housing industries, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 5–7, 2022. With a total of 430 exhibitors, 60 other seminars with top industry speakers, and thousands of visitors in its past edition, Japan Build... - November 30, 2022 - RX
Femtech Tokyo Sets the Stage for a Promising Femtech Future
The first-ever edition of Femtech Tokyo has concluded with remarkable success. The event, which ran from October 20-22, 2022, at Tokyo Big Sight's East Hall 7, accomplished its goal to bring attention to the significance of Feminine Care (Femcare) and Feminine Technology (Femtech) in Japan. FEMTECH... - November 24, 2022 - RX
Exhibition Opening: Premium Japanese Art Sales Exhibition, BISAI SEN 05
Kashima Arts is proud to announce that the 5th edition of the Japanese Art Sales Exhibition BISAI SEN commenced on (Sat.), October 15 and will continue on view through (Sun.), October 30, 2022. Featuring works by Maruyama Okyo, Katsushika Hokusai, Yokoyama Taikan and many other highly acclaimed... - October 19, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
Clip Studio Paint Bundled with New Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, Providing an Inspiring Creative Tool for Professionals
Illustration, comic, webtoon and animation app Clip Studio Paint comes bundled with the new Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 announced by Wacom on September 28. The bundle includes up to 6 months free*1 of the advanced grade Clip Studio Paint EX offering not only realistic brushes and tools for illustration and... - October 13, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
FEMTECH Tokyo: the Future of Female Technology (Femtech) to Launch First Edition on October 20-22
FEMTECH Tokyo, the event for female technology and fem care products, will launch its first edition at Tokyo Big Sight in Japan on October 20 to 22. - October 11, 2022 - RX
Improved 3D Tools and Eyedropper in Free Update for Clip Studio Paint
Celsys released the latest update of its illustration, comic, webtoon, and animation app, Clip Studio Paint Ver. 1.12.7 worldwide on September 28. This free update for current users includes improved 3D tools, a new eyedropper design, along with more than 90 other improvements, specification changes, and bug fixes. - October 03, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Clip Studio Paint Launches Direct Upload Feature for Webcomics with WEBTOON CANVAS
With ever-growing demand for support from online content creators, Celsys and WEBTOON have partnered on a new feature that allows artists to post their webcomics directly from the English version of the Clip Studio Paint drawing app to the WEBTOON CANVAS self-publishing platform. The new feature debuts today in the fall update to Clip Studio Paint (Version 1.12.7). - October 01, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Opening October 8: Neo-Animism: 11 Artists of Southeast Asia
√K Contemporary (Root K Contemporary) is proud to host Neo-Animism: 11 Artists of Southeast Asia. On view from October 8 to 29, the group show will present a variety of paintings and sculptural works by a selection of coveted Southeast Asian artists, many of which will be exhibiting for the... - September 30, 2022 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Celsys Announces 33rd International Illustration Contest with Theme "Friendship"
Celsys announces a new illustration contest offering cash awards and other prizes to artists who submit their illustrations on the theme of “friendship.” Artists can submit their illustrations on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook with the hashtag #cspcontest33 by October 5. - September 15, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Dual Exhibition Opening; "Abe Anjin Exhibition: Thinking Bizen" and "Calligraphy by Artists: Another Face"
Kashima Arts is proud to announce the opening of two special exhibitions, "Calligraphy by Artists: Another Face" and "Abe Anjin Exhibition: Thinking Bizen," from September 23 (Fri.). On view on October 1 (Sat.), the exhibition will be displayed separately, across two floors of... - September 13, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
Opening August 27: Cornelia Thomsen Solo Exhibition, Unfolding Ratio
√K Contemporary (Root K Contemporary) is proud to host Cornelia Thomsen's solo exhibition, Unfolding Ratio. Opening on August 27, the artist's 3rd solo exhibition in Japan will present the New York-based German artist's late to early works, from Thomsen's iconic Stripes, to her monochrome GR... - August 27, 2022 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Kashima Arts Presents: The Japanese Art Auction MEGURU vol.11
BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. are proud to co-host Volume 11 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from August 20 (Sat) to 28 (Sun), 2022. An opportunity for, both, experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a Japanese art specialist, sealed-bid auction... - August 23, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
Winner of the 32nd International Illustration Contest Announced. Eye-Catching "Under the Water" Illustration Delighted Judges.
On August 10, Celsys announced the results of the 32nd International Illustration Contest, which sought entries on the theme: Under the water. - August 12, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
NoviSign Digital Signage Japan Deploys On-Prem Screens to Improve Cat Adoptions and Donations in Japan
Tokyo Cat Guardian, a pet rescue organization, implements digital signage to improve communications around cat adoption - August 05, 2022 - NoviSign
BYD Enters the Passenger Vehicle Market in Japan, Ushering in a New Era
BYD’s new energy passenger vehicles move into Japan, expanding overseas business continually. - July 23, 2022 - BYD
Celsys and WEBTOON launch WEBTOON® Creator Development Initiative
Celsys and WEBTOON are collaborating to allow creators to purchase Clip Studio Paint, Celsys’ illustration, manga, webcomic, and animation app, on the WEBTOON CANVAS platform. As part of the collaboration, the WEBTOON CANVAS site will also host new video content featuring the app. The... - July 11, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Market Broker Telephone Number Update
Updating of telephone numbers. - July 07, 2022 - Market Broker
More Than 90% of Creators in 4 European Countries Interested in Making Digital Art; Data from Celsys Survey of 8,000 European Creators
Celsys, the developer and distributor of drawing app for creators, “Clip Studio Paint,” conducted a survey on the creative activities of 8,000 visual art creators (*1) in four European countries (the UK, France, Germany, and Spain) from November to December 2021. The survey was conducted in the form of an online questionnaire, and responses were received from a total of 2,000 people in each country, with 500 respondents from each age group from 10s to 40s. - June 30, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Post Your Best Under the Water Illustrations on Social Media - Celsys to Hold Its 32nd International Illustration Contest
On June 21, Celsys opened its 32nd International Illustration Contest, inviting submissions from around the globe for illustrations centered around an Under the Water theme. - June 23, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Illustration, Comic, Webtoon, & Animation App Clip Studio Paint Reaches 20 Million Creators Worldwide
Total worldwide use of Clip Studio Paint; the illustration, comic, Webtoon, and animation app developed Celsys, exceeded 20 million copies* in May 2022. - June 01, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Market Broker's Giving Foundation Assists the Ukraine
Market Broker's ongoing support for the victims of war in the Ukraine. - May 25, 2022 - Market Broker
Clip Studio Paint DEBUT Offered to pixiv Premium Members Refreshed Now with Multi-Device Support
Celsys is offering Clip Studio Paint DEBUT to paying “pixiv Premium” members of the social art service, pixiv, operated by pixiv Inc. - May 23, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Hire Talent for ESG, CSR Roles & Social Impact Jobs with AI
Discover talent for Global Good with the help of AI on the Socious App. Ensure lasting positive impact by AI matching roles with the right candidates, reducing mismatch risk and improving retention rate, employee happiness, and performance. - May 23, 2022 - Socious Inc
Kashima Arts Presents the Japanese Art Auction MEGURU vol.10 & the Launch of MEGURU Online
BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. are proud to co-host Volume 10 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from May 14 (Sat) to 22 (Sun), 2022. An opportunity for, both, experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a Japanese art specialist, sealed-bid auction designed... - May 16, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
Winners of the 31st International Illustration Contest Announced Many Charming Holiday Submissions Received
Celsys announced the results of the 31st International Illustration Contest, which sought entries on the theme: Holiday. - May 11, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Clip Studio Paint Sponsors Coloring Contest Held by Hololive Indonesia VTuber Airani Iofifteen
Celsys, through Clip Studio Paint, is sponsoring the “IROfi! Coloring Contest” that started on April 18 by Airani Iofifteen, a member of the VTuber group hololive Indonesia. - April 21, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Special Exhibition Series Launch: Utage: Modern Japanese Paintings
Kashima Arts is proud to announce the launch of Utage, a series of special exhibitions to be held every spring. Catered to each occasion, these exhibitions will showcase the best of Kashima Arts' selection. The inaugural exhibition, Utage: Modern Japanese Paintings will be held from Saturday,... - April 12, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
31st International Illustration Contest Opens: Contestants Submit Original Holiday Illustrations on Social Media
On March 15, Celsys opened its 31st International Illustration Contest, inviting submissions from around the globe for illustrations on the theme: Holiday. Contestants can submit their works by posting their entry to Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with the hashtag #cspcontest31. Contestants are... - March 17, 2022 - Celsys Inc.
Opening Feb 19: Gil Kuno Solo Exhibition, ON::OFF::ON
√K Contemporary is proud to host Gil Kuno’s upcoming solo exhibition, ON::OFF::ON. From video to sound art, photography, installation work, as well as two-dimensional art, Kuno’s ambitious retrospective spans across three floors, from the 2nd floor to the basement of the gallery. - February 15, 2022 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Starting Soon: Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU vol.9
BS Fuji Co., Ltd. and Kashima Arts Co., Ltd. is proud to co-host Volume 9 of the Japanese Art Auction, MEGURU, from February 5 (Sat) to 13 (Sun), 2022. An opportunity for, both, experienced and novice buyers to gain a feel for the arts, MEGURU is a Japanese art specialist, sealed-bid auction... - February 08, 2022 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
EM Braxton Universal Report Coins France an Economic Star
EM Braxton Universal has dubbed France an economic star under the leadership of Macron, as the economy recorded its highest growth in more than half a century. - February 04, 2022 - EM Braxton Universal
Nexdigm Announces the Addition of Mark Kennedy as Country Head-Business Development, Nexdigm - Japan
Mark Kennedy is a seasoned professional and will be heading all regional and global business development related activities for Nexdigm in Japan. With over three decades of total work experience and most of it in Japan, he is familiar with the markets in the region and has a very good understanding... - February 03, 2022 - Nexdigm
TM Marlowe Group Report Shows Chinas GDP Growth Faltering
Chinas economic growth encountered a slowdown last year, a report by TM Marlowe Group pointed to a failing property sector and renewed Covid woes as the primary causes. - February 01, 2022 - TM Marlowe Group
Em Braxton Universal - Tech Stocks En Route to a Correction
Inflation has remained pervasively high, troubling investors who have been quick to re-align their portfolios in lieu of probable heavy intervention by the Federal Reserve. - January 26, 2022 - EM Braxton Universal
Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka Onboards 10 Startups to Their Program to Drive Impact for Smart Cities in Osaka, Japan
Startupbootcamp, the leading global network of industry-focused accelerators, announces the ten startups who have joined Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka program in November to expand their businesses into the Japanese market. - December 23, 2021 - Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka
Post Your Best Illustrations of the Skies on Social Media - Celsys to Hold Its 30th International Illustration Contest
Celsys opened its 30th International Illustration Contest, inviting submissions from around the world for illustrations on the theme of the Skies on Monday, December 20. - December 21, 2021 - Celsys Inc.
Clip Studio Paint Launches Login Bonus Promotion Free Trials for Top-Grade Clip Studio Paint EX Also Planned for New Year Period
Celsys announced a number of promotions, including a login bonus promotion for its illustration, manga, and animation app, Clip Studio Paint, starting from Thursday December 16. - December 18, 2021 - Celsys Inc.
EM Braxton Universal - Ethereum Reaches Record High
Ethereum, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency, is fast approaching the success of its predecessor, and last week marked Ether’s all-time high. - November 22, 2021 - EM Braxton Universal
JAPONISME Launches New Virtual Tour - The Kusakabe Heritage House
JAPONISME is a tour service that provides virtual tours that can be accessed from anywhere in the world as well as private in-person tours. - November 13, 2021 - JAPONISME
Exhibition Opening: Premium Japanese Art Sales Exhibition, BISAI SEN 04
Kashima Arts is proud to announce that the 4th edition of the Japanese Art Sales Exhibition BISAI SEN will commence November 13 (Sat) and will continue on view through November 28 (Sun), 2021. Featuring works by Katsushika Hokusai, Uemura Shoen, Yokoyama Taikan and many other highly acclaimed... - November 10, 2021 - Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.
TM Marlowe Group: Inflation is Here to Stay
TM Marlowe Group says prices are expected to continue increasing as inflation continues to rise. - November 01, 2021 - TM Marlowe Group
Eye-Catching Illustrations of Fashion Icons Winner of 29th International Illustration Contest Announced
Celsys announced the results of the 29th International Illustration Contest, which sought entries on the theme of “Fashion Icon,” on Thursday, 28th October. - November 01, 2021 - Celsys Inc.
Gaprise Awarded Best Outbound Partner for 2021 by monday.com
Gaprise, a global marketing technology provider, has been awarded Best Outbound Partner for 2021 by monday.com. - October 29, 2021 - Gaprise Inc.
Clip Studio Assets Exceeds 100,000 Materials Uploaded by Creators Holds 100,000th Material Milestone Event
Celsys will hold a series of events from October 27 to commemorate the 100,000th material posted by creators to Clip Studio Assets. - October 29, 2021 - Celsys Inc.
Yuma Kishi, Imaginary Bones｜Exhibition Update: Exhibition Period Extended & the Introduction of Part II
√K Contemporary (Root K Contemporary / Shinjuku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that the ongoing Yuma Kishi’s solo exhibition, Imaginary Bones, has been extended and will consist of a 2-part display. Now on view, Part I has been extended to November 14. Part II will open November 20 with... - October 20, 2021 - SEI-RIN Co., Ltd.
Clip Studio Paint License Bundled with Wacom® Intuos® and Wacom® One Tablets to Support Windows, macOS, Android, and Chromebook Devices
Wacom Intuos and Wacom One Creative Pen Displays which come bundled with Clip Studio Paint PRO, the illustration, manga and animation app from Celsys are now compatible with Chromebook devices. The previously bundled license is now an activation code that allows users to use the app on whatever... - October 15, 2021 - Celsys Inc.