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TLV Introduces New Steam Solutions Engineering App
TLV ToolBox is a new steam calculation mobile app for fluid engineering released by TLV International, Inc.. The new app is available for iOS and Android, and features steam stables, a unit conversion tool, steam and condensate pipe sizing calculations, heat calculations, and much more. - October 17, 2013 - TLV International, Inc.
Sakata Denshi Ltd. Announces Minor System Upgrade
Sakata Denshi Ltd. announces the performance of minor system upgrades and improvements, causing brief server downtime. - October 12, 2013 - Sakata Denshi Ltd.
Nipponkoa Insurance Reached Carbon Neutral Goal for FY 2012
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. announced that it achieved carbon - neutral for FY 2012 after offsetting the entire amount of its CO 2 emissions produced through all of its business activities. This represents the first time that an insurance company in Japan has offset the entire amount of CO 2 emissions produced through all of its business activities, including employee commuting and logistics, to achieve complete carbon - neutrality. - October 10, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Donate Pro Bono Services to Support the Reconstruction of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. will carry out an Employee Dispatch Pro Bono Program starting July 29, 2013 that will dispatch employees to help support organizations working on the reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. - October 10, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Koopa Soundworks to be Officially Incorporated in 2013
Official company name to be "Koopa Soundworks Co. Ltd." Koopa Soundworks is a record label that releases music albums that are tied to video games. Working together with music composers from the videogame industry, Koopa Soundworks creates music that uses games as a basis of its concept,... - October 08, 2013 - Koopa Soundworks
How to Participate in Meetings Introduced by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
The Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the courses entitled "How to Behave at Work in Japan - Participation in the Meeting" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App.. - October 04, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
The Lexington Group Commences Equity Coverage in Thailand
The Lexington Group announces the expansion of its Equity Coverage into Thailand. Werawat Morakot joins the firm in Tokyo to leads a team of six analysts to cover various sectors in the country's market. - October 03, 2013 - The Lexington Group
Masao Kodama Appointed to New Position of Chief Marketing Officer of SATO Holdings Corporation
SATO Holdings Corporation, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Masao Kodama to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (hereafter CMO). - October 03, 2013 - SATO Global Business Services
The Lexington Group Enhances Cash Equities Research with Several Trading Hires
The Lexington Group announces the hiring of three senior traders to strengthen their cash equities research in Tokyo. The three new employees bring a combined 46 years of experience to the division. - September 29, 2013 - The Lexington Group
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses About Work Arrangements in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "Work Arrangements," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - September 26, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Sakata Denshi Ltd. Lowers Fees for Wholesale Data Storage for Corporate Clients
Sakata Denshi Ltd. announced today that its already competitive data storage fees will be reduced a further 20% for corporate clients due to operational savings. - September 25, 2013 - Sakata Denshi Ltd.
Sakata Denshi Ltd. Philippine Clearance Division Expansion Complete
Sakata Denshi Ltd. has now completed the expansion of its Philippine Clearance Division, a move to accommodate more of the companies' non-Japanese corporate and institutional clearance business. - September 15, 2013 - Sakata Denshi Ltd.
The Lexington Report: 12-08-2013 - Stocks in China and Hong Kong Soar, But Slide in Japan
Chinese and Hong Kong Stocks climbed on positive data and potential stimulus, while GDP data which fell short of expectations hurting Japanese firms. - September 12, 2013 - The Lexington Group
iA Writer for iPad and iPhone Updated
Latest version includes automatic naming of documents, and is localized into nine languages. - September 06, 2013 - Information Architects
iA Writer for Mac Updated
Latest version includes Microsoft® Word 2007 .docx ⇄ Markdown converter. - September 06, 2013 - Information Architects
The Lexington Group Appoints Mori Ryo to Head of Asian Economic Research
The Lexington Group is pleased to announce the promotion of one of its valued employees Mori Ryo to the position of Chief Asian Economist. He has been with the company for over since 2005 and has made countless contributions. - September 05, 2013 - The Lexington Group
How to Report at Work in Japan Introduced by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
The Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the courses entitled "How to Behave at Work in Japan - Reports" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - August 30, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
NKSJ Holdings Published Corporate Responsibility Communication 2013
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) has published Corporate Responsibility Communication 2013 that reports on the NKSJ Group’s initiatives concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR). - August 30, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
BISCUE App Released New Courses about Work in Japan in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "How to Behave at Work in Japan - Consultation," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - August 23, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
HIBP Enhances Japan Market Entry Support
HIBP located in Tokyo, Japan, enhances the market entry support for overseas companies. Marketing research, market entry strategy, business partner search, company set-up support, and Japan local agency services are enhanced. With the strength of Japan market insight, commitment to result, flexible... - August 16, 2013 - H.I. Business Partners
The Lexington Group to Create North American Real Estate Investment Trust
Tokyo-based equity researcher The Lexington Group sees rising demand and sinking interest rates as the perfect catalyst to enter the American Property Market. Housing developments and shopping centres are being planned. - August 15, 2013 - The Lexington Group
Anislo Unveils a Web Page Letting Users Compare Camera Lens Prices Across Amazon in 9 Different Countries
Anislo (https://anislo.jp/), company of a Japanese package forwarding service, has unveiled a new web page (compare amazon prices) that lets users compare the prices of camera lenses across Amazon's sites in 9 different countries. If a shopper living outside of Japan wishes to buy a product sold on... - August 14, 2013 - Anislo
Delilah - New Heroine Has Been Made Available in Einherjar by Appirits
Appirits, the Japanese developer of the browser-based strategy game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood has just released a brand new heroine for their game with the name Delilah, the Succubus princess. Along with this new unit is a correlated main quest which runs for 2 weeks until 21st August 2013... - August 07, 2013 - Appirits Inc.
Lexington Group Analysts Predict Rising Oil Prices
Analysts at Tokyo based equity researcher The Lexington Group suggest oil prices will continue to rise due a number of factors including the value of the dollar and oil stockpiles. - August 04, 2013 - The Lexington Group
7-Language Business Skills Application "BISCUE App" Now Covers Android Devices
"BISCUE App," 7-language business skills application with approx. 500 in-app purchase courses provided by the Shubiki Corporation (Japan) has extended its compatibility to Android devices. - August 02, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Andrew Taylor, Senior VP M&A, the Avanti Group, Attends Finance and Economics Conference 2013 on July 4-6, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany
Tokyo based company, The Avanti Group, Andrew Taylor, Senior Vice-President Mergers and Acquisitions, attended the recently concluded Finance and Economics Conference 2013 on July 4 to 6, 2013 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. - August 01, 2013 - The Avanti Group
The Lexington Group Predicts Bullish Q3 and Q4 for General Motors
Among automakers the US's General Motors appears to be a top pick for international blue chip investors due to increasing global market share and new plants due to open soon. - July 31, 2013 - The Lexington Group
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses About Sales Activities in Japan in 7 Languages
The Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the courses entitled "Sales Activities in Japan - Basics of E-mail in Sales" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - July 27, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Harver Group to Recruit 80 Market Analysts for Hong Kong Branch
Harver Group’s Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions Mr Peter Williams, who will be managing the 2014 opening of Harver Group’s Hong Kong branch today made a public appeal for market analyst applications. - July 25, 2013 - Harver Group
Summer of Sencha
Yunomi.us, an online marketplace for Japanese tea & teaware, is giving away 50 bags (50g each) of summer-harvested sencha green tea during the months of July and August. To win, register for an account on Yunomi.us and signup for the Yunomiusly newsletter at Yunomi.us/newsletter. In connection... - July 24, 2013 - Matcha Latte Media
Sewage Works Exhibition 2013 Features “Showcase of World-Class Technology” in Tokyo
The Exhibition Will Introduce Cutting-edge Technology and Equipment for Sewer Systems Locally and Abroad - July 24, 2013 - Japan’s Sewage Works Association
The Lexington Group Names New Partners
Today CEO at The Lexington Group, Mr Itsuki Nakamura announced the company will be offering partnership positions to 28 members of its senior staff. According to Mr Itsuki Nakamura, CEO at the Tokyo based Equity researcher, these new partnerships will commence in late 2013. Mr Nakamura further... - July 22, 2013 - The Lexington Group
Citizen Participatory Project Protects Endangered Species Throughout Japan - SAVE JAPAN Project by Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project jointly from FY2013. This is a community-based, participatory biodiversity conservation project undertaken in collaboration with environmental NPOs/NGOs and other organizations across Japan. - July 21, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
BISCUE App Released Courses about Japanese Business Culture in 7 Languages
BISCUE App, a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan, has released the courses entitled "How to Behave at Work in Japan - Orders" in 7 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and French. - July 19, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Appirits Announced Merged Server for Einherjar Along with Several In-Game Events
Appirits Inc., the Japanese game developer has announced a merged server Asgard for their turn-based browser game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. Along with it are a few in-game events to treat new and old players joining the game from 12 to 24 July 2013 GMT+8. Firstly, all players logging in... - July 14, 2013 - Appirits Inc.
BISCUE App Provides an Orientation to Company Systems in Japan in 7 Languages
BISCUE App, a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation, Japan, begins to provide the courses entitled "Company Systems in Japan" in 7 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and French. - July 05, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Hendren Group Growing Opportunities Throughout Asia
Hendren Group Comments on the new exciting prospects coming out of Asia, with large corporations looking to sell parts of their portfolios. - July 03, 2013 - Hendren Group
Business Manners in Japan in 7 Languages Now Available for BISCUE App
The Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released "Business Manners in Japan - Greetings" in 7 languages for its business skill applications "BISCUE App." - June 29, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Harver Group to Invest in Japan Following Weak Economic Data
Japanese Equity researcher, Harver Group has today announced plans to make significant investments within the Japanese markets off the back of the weak Yen which has fallen to a 3 year low. - June 23, 2013 - Harver Group
The Avanti Group’s Richard Armitage and Marcus Hill to Join the 5th International IFABS CONFERENCE NOTTINGHAM 2013
The Avanti Group’s Director of Private Equity, Richard Armitage, and Head of Principal Investments, Marcus Hill, will attend the coming 5th International IFABS CONFERENCE NOTTINGHAM 2013 on June 26-28 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK. Celebrating its successful... - June 21, 2013 - The Avanti Group
First e-Book About the Japanese Garden Funda-in, a Small Zen Temple in the Tofuku-Ji Temple Complex in Kyoto Released by Real Japanese Gardens
The team of Real Japanese Gardens has released the world-wide first e-book about the Japanese garden in Funda-in temple, which was first built by Zen priest Sesshu and partially re-designed by modern Japanese garden master Shigemori Mirei. - June 21, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens
Harver Group Appoints Mr Stephen Rogers as Executive Director
Japanese stock market research agency Harver Group today announced the appointment of Mr Stephen Rogers as an Executive Director on the company’s Board of Directors. - June 18, 2013 - Harver Group
Andrew Taylor and Marcus Hill of The Avanti Group Attend 2013 Applied Finance Conference
Senior Vice-President Andrew Taylor and Head of Principal Investments Marcus Hill attended the recently held 2013 Applied Finance Conference of the Financial Management Association International (FMA) on May 17, 2013 at St. John’s University (Manhattan Campus), New York City. This third... - June 17, 2013 - The Avanti Group
Father's Day Event Announced in Einherjar by Appirits Inc.
Father's Day 2013 is near and to celebrate this meaningful occasion, Appirits - the Japanese game developed has has just announced a Blessed Father's Day event for their turn-based strategy browser game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. The event will run in 1 week from 12 to 19 June 2013... - June 14, 2013 - Appirits Inc.
BISCUE Business Content are Now Available in 7 Languages
The Shubiki Corporation will begin to offer its business skill applications "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning/m-Learning" in a total of 7 languages. - June 07, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Appirits Released Summer Love Event for Einherjar Players
Summer is coming and Appirits Inc. has just announced a brand new Summer Love event for players of their English turn-based browser game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. From 5 to 12 June 2013 GMT+8, all Einherjar players are suggested to join the collecting of an in-game item to get valuable... - June 07, 2013 - Appirits Inc.
Nipponkoa Provides Reconstruction Support Through Carbon Offsetting Utilizing Offset Credits (J-VER) from Disaster-Stricken Areas
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd., supports low-carbon reconstruction projects in the disaster-stricken areas, with the aim of contributing to the swift reconstruction of the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the creation of environmentally friendly communities. - June 03, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Appirits Announced New Collecting Event in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood
A new 2-week item collecting event has just been launched for Einherjar, the free to play turn-based web game developed and published by Appirits Inc, a Japanese company well-known for creating browser games. The event runs from 29 May to 12 June 2013 (GMT+8). During the period, players on both... - May 31, 2013 - Appirits Inc.
Reconstruction Project by Preserved Flowers - Made in Sendai Project
The Preserved Flower Project started as support for reconstruction efforts in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake. It is being jointly operated by Hibiyakadan Co., Ltd., Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. Through this project, 300 preserved flower made and arranged by residents of the temporary housing complex in Sendai City will be packaged as Mother’s Day gifts and sold from Wednesday, May 1 at various locations. - May 31, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Shows Held by Sompo Japan’s Volunteer Organization in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
On Wednesday, March 20, and Thursday, March 21, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. hosted theater shows with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. The events drew an audience of approximately 80 people, mainly children with their parents and guardians. - May 31, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.