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Eyewear Exhibition "WORLD OPTICAL FAIR" Updated. Japan's First User-Participatory Eyewear Award "TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD" to be Held.

The Tokyo Optical Wholesalers Cooperative will host the 58th WORLD OPTICAL FAIR (WOF) on April 21-22, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building. This year, WOF introduces new initiatives, including the "TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD" for general users, a new special area for European brands, special talk sessions, and official ambassadors, aiming for a multifaceted update beyond the traditional B2B exhibition format.

Source: prtimes.jp

"Gogin Startup Fest 2026" Great Success

On March 27th, Gogin held its second "Gogin Startup Fest 2026" to foster open innovation in the San'in region, attracting over 650 attendees including venture capitalists, startups, and local business leaders. The event culminated in a pitch contest where NAGARA Corporation, with its AI-SaaS "Nagara Kaigo" for nursing care, was awarded the grand prize. The festival aims to drive regional economic development through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Source: prtimes.jp

[High School Selection] 49th National High School Handball Championship Tournament: Final Results and Awarded Players

The 49th National High School Handball Championship Tournament concluded on March 29, 2026, with Urawa Gakuin High School winning the men's title and Showa Gakuin High School taking the women's championship. The event celebrated fierce competition among Japan's top high school handball teams and recognized outstanding individual players.

Source: prtimes.jp