Japanese culture

Beam Suntory Announces The First-ever World Blended Whisky 'Ao'

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Suntory, Companies, Beer in Japan, Whisky, Japanese whisky, Japanese culture, Draft:Oaksmith Gold, Hibiki

LONDON, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beam Suntory has announced the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky 'Ao', exclusive to global travel retail (RRP 65/$71).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beam Suntory has announced the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky 'Ao', exclusive to global travel retail (RRP 65/$71).
  • Building on Suntory's history of craftsmanship, this innovative, premium blended whisky embodies the spirit of Suntory and is a tribute to the liquid's long history.
  • Ed Stening, Global Head of Travel Retail Marketing at Beam Suntory International, said:"This is a truly innovative whisky that blends five very different distilleries' greatest assets and unique crafts.
  • Suntory World Whisky 'Ao' is a unique addition to Suntory's growing portfolio.

Beam Suntory Announces The First-ever World Blended Whisky 'Ao'

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Suntory, Companies, Beer in Japan, Japanese whisky, Whisky, Beam, Japanese culture, Food and drink, Draft:Oaksmith Gold, Scottish malt whisky, Chita distillery

LONDON, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beam Suntory has announced the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky 'Ao', exclusive to global travel retail (RRP 65/$71).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Beam Suntory has announced the launch of the first-ever world blended whisky, Suntory World Whisky 'Ao', exclusive to global travel retail (RRP 65/$71).
  • Building on Suntory's history of craftsmanship, this innovative, premium blended whisky embodies the spirit of Suntory and is a tribute to the liquid's long history.
  • Suntory World Whisky 'Ao' is a unique addition to Suntory's growing portfolio.
  • Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good.Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com .

Surgical Mask Market | Increase in the Number of Surgeries Globally to Boost the Market Growth | Technavio

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Medical Supplies, Health, Occupational safety and health, East Asian culture, Japanese culture, Surgical mask, Mask, Surgery, Health, Articles, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201015005552/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201015005552/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Surgical Mask Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With the increase in the number of surgeries, the use of different medical supplies, including surgical masks, is also increasing.
  • The increasing number of surgeries in the region will significantly influence surgical masks market growth in this region.
  • To help clients improve their market position, this surgical mask market forecast report provides a detailed analysis of the market leaders.
  • As the business impact of COVID-19 spreads, the surgical mask market 2020-2024 is expected to have Positive and Superior growth.

To Get Underway on Oct. 11 Pocky Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ as the World’s Best-selling Chocolate-Coated Biscuit Brand (*)

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Other Consumer, Technology, Photography, Communications, Food, Beverage, Internet, Social media, Consumer, Retail, Japanese cuisine, Japanese culture, Food and drink, Pocky, Ezaki Glico, Guinness World Records, Pepero

As part of the fifth year of the Global Pocky day campaign, Glico will launch Say Pocky!

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  • As part of the fifth year of the Global Pocky day campaign, Glico will launch Say Pocky!
  • Glico will also launch a special edition Pocky package bearing the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record holder logo.
  • Title: Largest chocolate-coated biscuit brand -- retail RSP, current
    Year when the record was achieved: 2019
    Glico adopted Share happiness!
  • Glico has endeavored to enhance the Global Brand Management framework since 2016, and was certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS as having the worlds highest sales* in 2020.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Members of Standard Insurance Group and Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Insurance, Professional services, Fuyo Group, Meiji, Insurance, Meiji Yasuda Life, Companies, Organizations, Japanese culture

Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of a of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited (Pacific Guardian) (Honolulu, HI).

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of a of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited (Pacific Guardian) (Honolulu, HI).
  • The Standard and Pacific Guardian are the U.S. insurance subsidiaries of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).
  • The Standard remains in the top 10% of the market for its individual disability and its group life and disability business.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Bests Credit Ratings .

Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) Reaches Primary Endpoints in COVID-19 Deactivation Challenge Trials

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Occupational safety and health, East Asian culture, Japanese culture, Surgical mask, Exogenesis, Surgery, Face mask, Mask, Coronavirus disease, Articles, Health, Medicine

BILLERICA, Massachusetts, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Exogenesis Corporation today announced that a series of challenge tests for the Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) achieved its primary endpoints of trapping and deactivating COVID-19 viral particles in simulated real-world exposures.

Key Points: 
  • BILLERICA, Massachusetts, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Exogenesis Corporation today announced that a series of challenge tests for the Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) achieved its primary endpoints of trapping and deactivating COVID-19 viral particles in simulated real-world exposures.
  • The Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) is designed to provide protective nose and mouth covering for healthcare workers and patients involved in medical and surgical procedures.
  • Exogenesis commissioned a series of "real world" challenge studies where COVID-19 viral particles were exposed in aerosol to the surgical mask.
  • The endpoint achieved suggests over a 98% deactivation upon contact and over 98% inhibition of viral transmission through the surgical face mask barrier.

Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) Reaches Primary Endpoints in COVID-19 Deactivation Challenge Trials

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Occupational safety and health, East Asian culture, Japanese culture, Surgical mask, Exogenesis, Surgery, Face mask, Mask, Coronavirus disease, Articles, Health, Medicine

BILLERICA, Mass., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Exogenesis Corporation today announced that a series of challenge tests for the Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) achieved its primary endpoints of trapping and deactivating COVID-19 viral particles in simulated real-world exposures.

Key Points: 
  • BILLERICA, Mass., Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Exogenesis Corporation today announced that a series of challenge tests for the Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) achieved its primary endpoints of trapping and deactivating COVID-19 viral particles in simulated real-world exposures.
  • The Exogenesis Surgical Mask (ESM) is designed to provide protective nose and mouth covering for healthcare workers and patients involved in medical and surgical procedures.
  • Exogenesis commissioned a series of "real world" challenge studies where COVID-19 viral particles were exposed in aerosol to the surgical mask.
  • The endpoint achieved suggests over a 98% deactivation upon contact and over 98% inhibition of viral transmission through the surgical face mask barrier.

Accepting Entries for the “3rd World Manga Senbatsu” Contest Hosted by Manga Kingdom Tosa Promotional Committee

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Arts, Museums, Books, Entertainment, Primary, Secondary, Education, Illustration, Japanese culture, Manga

In order to nurture a new generation of artists and to promote Manga Kingdom Tosa to the world, weManga Kingdom Tosahave collaborated with ComicWalker and Niconico Manga to hold the annual manga contest World Manga Senbatsu.

Key Points: 
  • In order to nurture a new generation of artists and to promote Manga Kingdom Tosa to the world, weManga Kingdom Tosahave collaborated with ComicWalker and Niconico Manga to hold the annual manga contest World Manga Senbatsu.
  • Entries are accepted from all over the world via the World Manga Senbatsu website or email.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201005005014/en/
    Entries that make it into the finals will be publicly judged at the 7th National Mangaka Daikaigi in Manga Kingdom Tosa event on March 6th next year.
  • In addition, the winner of the story manga contest will have the opportunity to publish their work on ComicWalker.

TABLE FOR TWO Celebrates World Food Day 2020 #OnigiriAction - Change the World with Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Japanese cuisine, Video games, Onigiri, Rice ball, Video games developed in Japan, Japanese culture, Onigiri senbei, Jumeok-bap

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TABLE FOR TWOUSA(TFT) invites everyone to participate in its 6th ONIGIRI ACTION campaign fromOct.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --TABLE FOR TWOUSA(TFT) invites everyone to participate in its 6th ONIGIRI ACTION campaign fromOct.
  • During the campaign, every rice-ball-related post on the campaign website or social media with#OnigiriActionwill provide five school meals to children in need.
  • ONIGIRI ACTION campaign commemoratesWorld Food Day, established by the United Nations.
  • As an NPO with roots inJapan, the campaign highlights onigiri (rice balls), which are a traditional Japanese comfort food made with love for someone special.

Medical Respiratory Mask Market Research Report by Type, by Product, by Distribution, by Application - Global Forecast to 2025 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Occupational safety and health, Health, Medicine, Respiratory therapy, East Asian culture, Japanese culture, Surgical mask, Face mask, Respirator, Coronavirus disease, Mask, Ventilator

The Face Mask or Surgical Mask commanded the largest size in the Medical Respiratory Mask Market in 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The Face Mask or Surgical Mask commanded the largest size in the Medical Respiratory Mask Market in 2019.
  • Based on Application, the Medical Respiratory Mask Market studied across Hospital & Clinic, Personal Use, and Research Institute & Laboratories.
  • What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the Global Medical Respiratory Mask Market during the forecast period?
  • What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the Global Medical Respiratory Mask Market?