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MAXWIN is holding a "New Year Point Up Festival" on Rakuten Ichiba from January 1 to January 3, 2025. During this period, all MAXWIN items, including high-end digital mirrors and smart monitors, will be eligible for 10x Rakuten points.

Ludens AI, a Japanese AI startup, has announced its first international exhibition at CES 2026, where it will showcase its next-generation AI companion robot.

HiDock LLC, known for its AI voice recorders, announced its "New Year, Start Smart" campaign, featuring discounts of up to 40% on popular products like the HiDock P1 series and AI docking stations. The campaign, running from December 30, 2025, to January 9, 2026, also includes a special "New Year Omikuji Chance!" lottery with various prizes.

Magnetic Laboratories Co., Ltd. announces its participation in Rakuten's 'Point Up Day' on December 30, 2025, and the 'Rakuten New Year's First Sale 2026' from January 1-3, 2026, offering point-up campaigns on HIDISC brand products.

CIO Corporation will participate in Amazon's "1st Amazon Smile Sale," offering a wide range of charging gadgets and other innovative products at discounts of up to 50% off. The sale includes popular mobile batteries from the "SMARTCOBY" series, compact GaN rapid chargers from the "NovaPort" series, and various accessories, making it an opportunity to acquire essential tech at reduced prices.

CIO Corporation will participate in Amazon's "Amazon Smile SALE" from January 3 to January 7, 2026, offering CIO Mate brand products including chargers, mobile batteries, cables, and smartphone stands at discounts of up to 20%.

The DIONYSOS Portable Coffee Set, designed for coffee enthusiasts seeking a genuine brewing experience on the go, became available in December 2025. This compact set includes all necessary tools, fitting easily into a backpack for outdoor adventures.

Vehicle Fun Inc. has commenced sales of the "Urban Triker," its popular high-end three-wheeled EV model, now available with doors in three colors: Chrome Yellow, White, and Clear Black. This 100% electric vehicle offers cost-effective, powerful, and quiet performance, capable of highway driving, addressing the increasing demand for door-equipped vehicles.

Ongen Publishing has released an event report video for its "High-End Audio & Accessory Show 2025," which took place on November 22-23, 2025. The video captures the vibrant demonstrations from all participating booths, offering a comprehensive look at the successful event that attracted over 1,300 attendees.

Higashiosaka City announces a remarkable 252.3% increase in Furusato Nozei donations for April-November 2025. The city highlights its diverse range of return gifts, including high-quality 'monozukuri' products, new outdoor gear, kitchen appliances, and rugby-themed items, reflecting its identity as a city of craftsmanship and rugby.