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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

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

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

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.

BISCUE App/e-Learning Explains Sales Telephone Etiquette 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 "Sales Activities in Japan - Basics of Telephone Etiquette," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - September 25, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

Ontic Co., Ltd and Berkeley Capital Group Inc Announce Partnership for Global Clean Air Project

Ontic Co., Ltd, one of the leading providers of professional consulting services in Asia, has announced a Partnership with U.S. Based Berkeley Capital Group Inc, (BCG) the global enterprise applications, and private equity firm. The two companies will collaborate on joint sales opportunities, as... - September 06, 2014 - The Berkeley Capital Group

SATO’s PJM RFID Integrated Into Fantasy, World Leading Diamond ERP System

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, and GemBox RFID (Sydney, Australia), a provider of RFID stock-take-view solutions for diamond & gemstone cutters and dealers, co-announced today that SATO’s unique PJM[1] RFID technology has been integrated into Fantasy, world’s largest ERP System for diamonds by Rubinstein Software. - September 06, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services

Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, the Largest Single P&C Insurance Company in Japan Established

Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc., the largest single P&C insurance company in Japan, was established today. In conjunction with this establishment, the NKSJ Group has been rebranded as the Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Group. 1. Establishment of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. On September 1,... - September 05, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

“SAVE JAPAN Project” Enters Its Fourth Year: Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Continues Protecting Biodiversity Throughout Japan

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project jointly from FY2013. - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Leading-Edge Social Value Assessment of Biodiversity Program Released by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa

Sompo Japan Nipponkoa has joined with the Public Management and Social Strategy Institute and Social Impact Research in utilizing social return on investment ("SROI") analysis to calculate the social value of the biodiversity conservation activities. Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and... - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

PGA Sompo Japan Insurance Launches First “Typhoon Guard" Insurance to Support Mitigating Climate Damage of Farmers in the Philippines

PGA Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., a subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. in the Philippines, will start selling “Typhoon Guard Insurance.” - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

BISCUE App/e-Learning Now Explains a Questionnaire Survey 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 "How to Proceed with a Questionnaire Survey," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - August 20, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

PFM Trading Celebrates 10th Year of Operations

PFM Trading says that, in celebration of its 10th year of operation, it is to waive management fees for discretionary clients for a period of 3 months. - July 25, 2014 - PFM Trading, Inc.

SunFlare, a Leading Japanese Translation Firm, Launches a Dedicated Game Localization Website

SunFlare has launched a dedicated website for game related localization. The new website details the video game localization solutions, as well as technical translations and transcreation solutions that SunFlare has to offer. - July 24, 2014 - SunFlare Co., Ltd.

The Hopler Global Investment Group Starts Foreign Exchange Trading Operation Hong Kong, Asia

Good news for Hong Kong Dollar currency traders! The Hopler Global Investment Group will soon start its foreign exchange trading operation in Hong Kong. The trading service on forex trading will soon commence after a year of planning, according to the Managing Director of the Hopler Global... - July 21, 2014 - Hopler Global Investment Group

Nobuo Miyagi Appointed to New Position of Head of Business Development Office at SATO Holdings Corporation

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced the appointment of Mr. Nobuo Miyagi as Head of the Business Development Office at SATO Holdings Corporation. In this role, Mr. Miyagi will take overall responsibility for driving SATO’s M&A strategy from... - July 05, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services

Flat-Rate E-Learning "BISCUE LS Global" Released for Businesses with Japan

"BISCUE LS Global," the flat-rate libraries of e-learning and m-learning in 7 languages provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan, has been released to support Japan-related businesses that multinational corporations conduct throughout the world. - July 02, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

SATO Launches Revolutionary Low Cost RFID Print & Verify System

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today that SATO Vicinity Pty. Ltd. and SATO Healthcare Co., Ltd. have launched a new low cost RFID Print & Verify System featuring its unique PJM* RFID technology. - June 26, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services

How to Address People in Japan is Explained by BISCUE App in 7 Languages

Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the course entitled "Business Manners in Japan - Addressing Someone" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - June 18, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

SGS Announces Acquisition of RF Technologies Ltd. in Japan

SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of RF Technologies Ltd., in Yokohama, Japan. - June 13, 2014 - SGS

SATO Signs Master Service Agreement with Fonterra

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today that it has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Fonterra Cooperative Group Limited, a leading global dairy company based in New Zealand, to provide supplies, services, and support for barcode systems in... - June 06, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services

NOT SO BAD Launched Free Online Tournament Bracket Generator on 1 June 2014

NOT SO BAD, an Tokyo based web startup announced that they launched the English version of its new web service "THE TOURNAMENT," free online tournament bracket generator on 1 June 2014. - June 05, 2014 - NOT SO BAD

Introduction to Inventory Control Released by BISCUE App in 7 Languages

Shubiki Corporation has released the course entitled "Introduction to Inventory Control" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App" for smartphones and tablets. - June 04, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

BISCUE App Now Provides Courses for Financial Statements in 7 Languages

"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Introduction to Financial Statements," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - May 21, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

Plusadd, Inc. Releases iOS App "Piano by Plusadd" -18 Playable Instruments and Chord Button for Easy Accompaniment

Plusadd, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture; President: Hiroyuki Koike) announces the release of new iOS app, “Piano by plusadd” (www.plus-add.com/piano/) . - May 19, 2014 - Piascore, Inc.

“Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa’s Smiles Delivering Troupe!” Sends Out Encouragement to Children in a Disaster-Hit Area

On March 16th and 17th, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. hosted puppet shows jointly with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in a disaster-hit area, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. The shows drew an audience of approximately 120 people, mainly children with their parents. - May 18, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Maria Olcese Appointed to New Position of Executive Officer of SATO Holdings Corporation

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced the appointment of Ms. Maria Olcese to the position of Executive Officer in SATO Holdings Corporation where she will be managing the South American market, one of the key regions for strategic growth from a newly formed subsidiary. - May 13, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services

Over 18,000 People Have Taken Part in “SAVE JAPAN Project” by Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. have held a grand total of 325 events over three years starting in FY2011 as part of their SAVE JAPAN Project, in which more than 18,000 people have taken part. - May 03, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.