Japan News
Nippon Capital AM Considers Cutting Management Fees
Nippon Capital AM is said to be considering a broad-based cut in management fees for institutional clients. - July 12, 2015 - Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC
Grasshopper Adventures Announce an Addition to Their Pioneering Tours Range with the New "Stunning Shikoku" Cycling Tour to Japan
Cycle the cultural heartland of Honshu and the island of Shikoku on Grasshopper Adventures’ New "Stunning Shikoku" 14-day tour. - July 05, 2015 - Grasshopper Adventures
SATO Appoints Hayato Shindo as Head of Asia
SATO (TSE:6287), a leading global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, today announced the appointment of Hayato Shindo as its new Head of Asia. Shindo, who currently serves as the Managing Director of SATO Auto-ID Thailand, will take on the role... - July 03, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
anaba, a Travel Website Introducing Local Hidden Spots in Japan is Launched
Website provides anaba (unexplored awesome places) information of Japan for travel maniacs and Japan lovers. - July 02, 2015 - Innovator Japan Inc.
Nippon Capital AM Appoints Noda to Senior Vice-Presidency
Following lengthy negotiations, Nippon Capital AM announces that Toshiro Noda is to join the firm as Senior Vice President. - July 01, 2015 - Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC
Flat Rate Libraries of e-Learning "BISCUE LS - Long Term" Released
"BISCUE LS - Long Term," the long-term flat-rate libraries of e-learning in 7 languages provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan, has been released to support multinational corporations conducting businesses in Japan as well as in different countries. - July 01, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Saloob Releases Cloudsultancy and Cloud Jumbles Service Portal Publicly in Japan
Working together with Cloud Jumbles' partners, Saloob aims to promote the Cloud Jumbles organisation, the service platform, Cloudsultancy and the partners and their solutions and services. - June 26, 2015 - Cloud Jumbles (Saloob, Inc.)
SATO’s PJM RFID Technology Integrated with BIT Consulting’s myMEDISET
Solution for orthopedic implant vendors based on SAP software - June 25, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
MediBang Releases a Free Illustration Comic Creation App for Android Tablets
An App that lets users create art or make comics on their Android Tablets - June 20, 2015 - MediBang
“SAVE JAPAN Project” Enters Its Fifth Year: Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Continues Protecting Biodiversity Throughout Japan
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project which is a community-based, participatory biodiversity conservation project undertaken in collaboration with environmental NGOs/NPOs and other organizations across Japan. SAVE JAPAN Project marks 5 years since FY2011. 1. - June 05, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Release of Introduction to Facilitation (Multiple Language Support) Course for BISCUE App/e-Learning
Shubiki Corporation has released a new "Introduction to Facilitation" course with multiple language support for its "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning" platforms on smartphones, tablets and PCs. - May 27, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
New Web Service "Smart Web Creator" That Create Online-Shops or Website is Released
Popular Application That Can Create Online-Shops or Website "Smart Web Creator" Announces Service Expansion for the PC. - May 18, 2015 - Japan Computer Associates Inc.(JCA)
NinjaLock: Open Your Door Easily Only with Your Smartphone
Innovative smart lock technology now allows you to easily open/close your doors just with your smartphone! NinjaLock can simply be attached to the already existing thumb turn on your door - No need to remodel or change your locks! Not only are you now able to open and close your door with your smartphone, you can give user rights to your family, friends and customers too for extra convenience. - May 17, 2015 - Linough K.K.
SATO Printer Interface Achieves Certified Integration with SAP® Auto-ID Infrastructure
Enables RFID tag writing and label printing from within SAP solutions. - May 13, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Multilingual Courses for Social Psychology in Business Released by BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-Learning program from Shubiki Corporation, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Social Psychology in Business," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - April 29, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Adinnovation Will Invest in Teneighty, Japan’s Digital Content Startup
Tokyo base Adinnovation Inc., has reached an agreement to invent to Teneighty Inc., This agreement will be to strengthen its marketing capability. - April 10, 2015 - Adinnovation Inc.
Release of Multi-Lingual Public Speaking Course for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning program introduced by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Public Speaking," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - April 08, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Release of Self-Coaching (Multi-Lingual Support) Course for BISCUE App/E-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning program introduced by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Self-Coaching," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - March 11, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N4/N5 Introductory Courses Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
Shubiki Corporation has released a new series of JLPT N4/N5 (Introductory Japanese) courses for its "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning" programs in six languages on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - February 25, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
A Collaborative App for Prolonging the Lives of Those with Rare Diseases
The Dr. NEAR team invites patients with rare diseases to get connected and to help create an app based around themselves and their actual needs. Dr. NEAR is a social networking app built for the purpose of sharing medical treatments and the effects of medicines on rare diseases. In fact, the... - February 22, 2015 - Dr. NEAR
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. Receives “Bronze Class” Distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment
SOMPO HOLDINGS has been recognized for the eighth consecutive year including distinctions received by its subsidiary, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. - February 19, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Release of Multi-Lingual Time Management Course for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Time Management," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - February 18, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
ITW Solar's ERSystems® Roof Mount Solar Sealing and Waterproofing System
ITW Solar’s ERSystems® Promotes Versatile Rooftop Sealing System to Protect and Waterproof Roofs with Roof Mounted Solar Systems at PV System Expo in Tokyo, JP. - February 11, 2015 - ITW Solar
Courses for Inventory Control Methods Released by BISCUE App/e-Learning in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released a new course entitled, "Methods of Inventory Control" in seven languages for its business skills application and e-learning program, "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," for smartphones, tablets and PCs. - February 04, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Acquires Majority Stake in Okil, Russia’s Leading Label Manufacturer
Acquisition strengthens business network in BRIC nations. - January 28, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation Course (Writing Skills) Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and method provided by Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new series of Japanese language learning material designed for JLPT preparation (Writing Skills) on smartphones, tablets and PCs and available in six languages. - January 28, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Collaborating with “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno” Movie Production
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. and Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Fine Art Foundation are collaborating with the movie production of “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno” scheduled to debut in the spring of 2015. The movie is an art-related mystery centering on the seven... - January 20, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Honored with 2014 Environment Minister’s Award
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. has been awarded the 2014 Environment Minister’s Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity (Implementation of Countermeasures) by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in recognition of 18 years of climate change initiatives. This is the fourth consecutive year that Sompo Japan Nipponkoa has been a recipient of the award. - January 19, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
SATO Group Launches SATO International to Advance Global Growth Strategy, Targets Overseas Sales Ratio of 40% by 2020
SATO, a global leader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions, today announced the official launch of SATO International, a new group company that will be located in Tokyo, Japan. The company will integrate and drive all aspects of overseas business activities including boosting... - January 09, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Courses for ABC Analysis Released by BISCUE App/e-Learning in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released a new course entitled "ABC Analysis" in 7 languages for its business skills application and e-learning, "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," for smartphones, tablets and PCs. - January 07, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
BISCUE App/e-Learning Explains Business Phone Calls in Japan in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "Business Skills in Japan - Basics in Phone Calls," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - December 17, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
New iOS App Live in Japan Turns Your iTunes Songs Into Live Performance in Prestigious Concert Halls in Japan.
Teknologix (UK, London) today released a new mobile app, Live in Japan, -- the first Mobile Concert Simulation Music Player with audio signatures of real Japanese venues – on the iOS platform. Built on the high-end, professional quality Mytrax Sound Processing Solution (MSPS), Live in Japan... - December 13, 2014 - Teknolgogix
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Receives the Environment Minister's Prize for the 11th Eco-Products Awards in the Eco-Services Category
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. received the Minister's Prize, the Japan's Ministry of Environment in the Eco-Services Category of the 11th Eco-Products Awards for its fire insurance, launched in February 2014, for wind power generation companies with a special clause that covers costs to... - December 11, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
JLPT (Japanese Language) Courses Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new series of Japanese language learning for JLPT preparation for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 6 languages. - December 10, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Receives the "Environment Minister's Award" for Its Biodiversity Conservation Activities
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. has received the "Environment Minister's Award" for its efforts in conserving biodiversity in the SAVE JAPAN Project, at the 3rd Contest for Corporate Activities on Biodiversity. 1. Overview of the SAVE JAPAN Project: In the SAVE JAPAN Project,... - December 10, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
SATO Launching IoT-Based Global Maintenance Service for Printers
Leveraging Salesforce to stay connected to customers 24x7, ensuring product performance and business success - December 05, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Aroha Knits Launches Partner Program
Aroha Knits, official website to designer Francoise Danoy, launched partner program to encourage independent knitting stores to support and collaborate with independent knitting designers. - December 04, 2014 - Aroha Knits
Nikkei Inc. to Organize One of the Largest Environmental Exhibitions in Japan, "Eco-Products 2014"
Nikkei Inc. and the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) will organize Eco-Products 2014. - December 03, 2014 - Nikkei
"Occhi" an Animation Ad Maker for Smartphones
Egg On Egg Corporation released the smartphone application Occhi. It provides easy and convenient way of creating highly impressive animation ads in just five steps. In addition it contains more than 100 preset sounds that enrich the quality of the animation ads. - December 03, 2014 - Egg-On-Egg Corporation
MotionElements Sponsors Japan Post Production Conference In Conjunction with Inter BEE 2014
Singapore-based online video and audio marketplace, MotionElements, is announced as the main sponsor for the Japan Post Production Conference (JPPC) this month, in conjunction with their participation in the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE) 2014. - November 20, 2014 - MotionElements
Leaders Course "How to Praise and Reprimand" Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning", a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "How to Praise and How to Reprimand," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - November 19, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Launches New Generation of Magellan PJM RFID Reader Series with Intelligent Self-Tuning Technology
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the launch of a new generation of the Magellan PJM1 RFID Desktop Reader Series. This new generation employs intelligent self-tuning technology that allows the RFID reader to automatically adjust its sensitivity to... - November 19, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Kyodo News Digital Announces Chinese Support for City-Cost iOS App
City-Cost iOS App now support Chinese; now available at App Store worldwide. - November 11, 2014 - Kyodo News Digital
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Allies with NGOs/NPOs to Improve Security, Health, and Wellbeing in Communities Worldwide
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. is launching a community contribution project, which will expand the scope of the company’s existing biodiversity initiative, the SAVE JAPAN Project, to include the areas of “Security, Health and Wellbeing” and “Education and... - November 08, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Stryker Europe Expands Its Deployment of SATO’s PJM RFID Solutions to Nordic Region
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, and Altrax Group, a leader in traceability solutions for the healthcare environment, Bristol, UK, co-announced today that Medical device manufacturer Stryker Europe has adopted SATO’s PJM* RFID solutions in their Swedish... - November 02, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Tally and Analysis of the Survey Explained by BISCUE App/e-Learning in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released a new course entitled "Tally and Analysis of the Questionnaire Survey Results" in 7 languages for its business skills application and e-learning, "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," for smartphones, tablets and PCs. - October 29, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Looks to Yasuhiro Tanabe to Strengthen Global Presence
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Yasuhiro Tanabe. Mr. Tanabe is tasked with facilitating SATO’s global expansion, and strengthening its presence in overseas markets. He will lead a team dedicated to business development, alliance building and portfolio management focused on meeting the needs of SATO’s growing numbers of customers and partners across the globe. - October 25, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
The World Top 20 Education Poll’s Third Quarter Report: Korea Closes Gap on Japan
The World Top 20 Education Poll that monitors and ranks over 200 nation's education systems, 3rd Quarter Rankings shows Japan holds onto the top spot, by one point. - October 18, 2014 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
SATO Taps Noriyasu Yamada to Lead Product Planning as CPO
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Noriyasu Yamada to the position of Chief Product Planning Officer (CPO). As CPO, Mr. Yamada will lead a dedicated team focused on market analysis, product development and mid to long-term... - October 10, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Takano Chikko’s Factory-Direct Retail Store, "Takamura" Will Open in Kyoto Gion in October 2014
Takano Chikko Co., Ltd. is launching a new store, “Takamura,” which specializes in high quality wood and bamboo crafts, on October 16, 2014 in Gion, the central part of Kyoto. - September 29, 2014 - Takano Chikko Co., Ltd.