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Hawk Trade Reports Nanotec Industries Unveils Patient Monitoring Technology
Nanotec Industries has unveiled a new nano-based technology that could revolutionize the way in which medical patients are monitored. - April 04, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Working Hours in Japan is Explained by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation has released the course entitled "Personnel Management System in Japan - Working Hours" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App". - April 02, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Hawk Trade Secures Funding and Development Capital for Nanotec Industries
Nanotec Industries successfully negotiates funding for development of nano-sized treatment and imaging delivery device facility through Hawk Trade. - April 02, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Hawk Trade Secures Seed Capital for Gerontology Solutions
Gerontology Solutions has won substantial development funding after delighting investors with exceptional results from animal testing of new treatment. - March 30, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Sompo Japan Named as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Fourth Year in a Row
Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc. (President： Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2014 World’s Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 20, 2014. About Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies The Ethisphere Institute is... - March 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Hawk Trade to Provide Further Development Funding
Hawk Trade will provide additional development capital to top performer to build on its counter-senescence product and solution portfolio. - March 28, 2014 - Hawk Trade
Martini Tech Starts to Offer GaN Deposition Service by MOCVD
Martini Tech starts to offer GaN deposition service on sapphire substrates by MOCVD deposition. - March 26, 2014 - Martini Tech Inc
SATO Continues to Strengthen Global Healthcare Business with Establishment of New Company
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the establishment of SATO Healthcare Co., Ltd., a new business formed with the aim of becoming a “one-stop” company for hospitals, medical organizations and healthcare businesses seeking to improve... - March 22, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses for Risk Management 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 Risk Management", for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - March 19, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Launches CL4NX, a Truly Universal and Game-Changing Thermal Printer, Celebrating 33 Years of Innovation as the Barcode Printing Pioneer
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today their revolutionary, new CL4NX series of industrial thermal barcode printers, capitalizing on their 33 years of innovation and expertise as the pioneer in thermal barcode printing since 1981. The CL4NX is... - March 19, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
Appirits Released Its Hybrid Card & Simulation Game Shikihime Garden
Shikihime Garden is an interesting combination of simulation and card-based gameplay which was first developed and published by Appirits Inc. in Japan in February 2013 and since then gained certain popularity and positive feedback. Lately Appirits Inc. has launched the game’s English version... - March 13, 2014 - Appirits Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Awarded "Bronze Class" in RobecoSAM's Sustainability Rating
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. has received the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment. - March 08, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Final Report Meeting of Employee Dispatch Pro Bono Program 2013 for the Great East Japan Earthquake
Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. held a meeting to present the final report on the Employee Dispatch Pro Bono Program on Monday, December 16, 2013. - March 08, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Appirits Confirmed Release Date for Its English Card & Simulation Game Shikihime Garden
Shikihime Garden is a unique browser-based hybrid game of gardening and deck-building which was first developed and published by Appirits Inc. in Japan in February 2013 and since then gained certain popularity in the Japanese community. Following its plan for international markets in 2014, Appirits... - March 06, 2014 - Appirits Inc.
New Course "Business Coaching" Released for BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation has released the course entitled "Business Coaching" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - March 06, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Orthopaedic Implant Giant Stryker Rolls Out SATO’s PJM RFID Solutions Across Europe
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and RFID solutions and Altrax Group, a leader in traceability solutions for the healthcare environment, Bristol, UK, co-announced today that Stryker Europe has adopted its PJM RFID solutions in 6 countries in Europe. - February 28, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
SATO Wins Awards at World Label Contest for 7th Consecutive Year
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today that SATO Printing Co., Ltd., a SATO Group Company that develops and manufactures label products and base materials, has been awarded two first prize awards in addition to the jury’s special award across three separate categories at the 25th World Label Contest. This is the seventh consecutive year SATO Printing has received awards. - February 23, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses About Logical Writing in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Logical Writing," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - February 20, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
bluejava Announces Enhancement to AppSearch.pw Now Featuring an Extra Security Barrier Against Scams
bluejava today announced an enhancement to their popular web app and iTunes alternative, AppSearch.pw (http://AppSearch.pw). Released in October 2013, the app has helped consumers to search for and discover the apps they want to use while bypassing the need to use the iTune's interface, considered... - February 19, 2014 - bluejava
Vacation Systems in Japan Explained by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation has released the course entitled "Personnel Management System in Japan - Vacation" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - February 05, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
BISCUE App Releases New Courses About Corporate Strategy in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App", a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new in-app course entitled "Corporate Strategy", for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - January 29, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Sompo Japan Foundation Commits Total of 2.7 Million Yen for Social Welfare Programs in ASEAN Countries
Sompo Japan Foundation makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to improve overseas social welfare. Upon soliciting applications from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that carry out social welfare activities in ASEAN member nations, the Foundation has decided to provide a total of about 2.7 million Yen. - January 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Plusadd, Inc. Releases New Version of Electric Music Score Viewer, the “piaScore” - New Design, Supports Playlist & Tagging, Capturing Scores
Plusadd, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture; President: Hiroyuki Koike) announces the release of new version of an electric music score viewer “piaScore” (http://piascore.com/) . The piaScore is downloaded by over 500,000 musicians. It has received strong/positive... - January 25, 2014 - Piascore, Inc.
Introduction to Decision Making Released by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released the courses entitled "Introduction to Decision Making" in 7 languages for its business skills application "BISCUE App." - January 22, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Japan Snow Guide Free iOS Mobile App Available Now
Outdoor Japan Media and MapMotion launch Japan Snow Guide mobile app, the new comprehensive English-language guide to Japan’s snow resorts and winter sports in Japan. - January 19, 2014 - Outdoor Japan Media
Sompo Japan Lending "Sunflowers" by Van Gogh to Bring Hope in Japan's Earthquake-Affected Region
Sompo Japan announces its decision to lend out Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" from the collection of Sompo Japan, to the "Special Exhibition: Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'" to be held at the Miyagi Museum of Art from July 15 to August 31, 2014. - January 10, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Positions in Japanese Companies Explained by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App", a business skills application provided by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "The System of Japanese Companies - Positions", for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - January 08, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
Haruhiko Kitamura Appointed to New Position of Chief Information Officer of SATO Holdings Corporation
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Haruhiko Kitamura to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). - December 21, 2013 - SATO Global Business Services
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Certified ISO14001 for All Its 400 Offices in Japan -Introducing CSR and Environmental Management System Based on ISO26000 Guidelines
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Insurance have constructed the Largest Environmental Management System of any Financial Institution in Japan. One of the greatest features of these systems is that they focus not only on environmental, but social issues based on ISO26000 guidelines pertaining to human rights, consumer issues and other core subjects as well. - December 19, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
BISCUE App Now Provides Courses about Business Strategy in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "Business Strategy," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - December 18, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Yōichi Abe Appointed to New Position of Head of President’s Office at SATO Holdings Corporation
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Yōichi Abe as Head of the President’s Office at SATO Holdings Corporation. - December 13, 2013 - SATO Global Business Services
GoToNiseko.com, Your Go-to Site for Niseko Travel Info
New tourism information website http://gotoniseko.com has launched just in time for the 2013-2014 Niseko ski season. GoToNiseko aims to be your go-to site for the award-winning Niseko ski resort, with the most comprehensive and continually updated Niseko travel info on the web, featuring information on accommodation, activities, dining, shopping, events and general travel advice. - December 10, 2013 - GoToNiseko.com
Kōji Higashinaka Appointed to New Position of Chief Human Resource Officer of SATO Holdings Corporation
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today the appointment of Mr. Kōji Higashinaka to the position of Chief Human Resource Officer (CHO). - December 06, 2013 - SATO Global Business Services
Nikkei Inc. to Organize One of the Largest Environmental Exhibitions in Japan, "Eco-Products 2013"
Nikkei Inc. and the Japan Environmental Management Association for Industry (JEMAI) will organize Eco-Products 2013, one of the largest environmental exhibitions in Japan to be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Tokyo Big Sight on December 12 (Thu) – 14 (Sat). For the 15th... - December 04, 2013 - Nikkei
Management Strategy Courses Released by BISCUE App in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "Introduction to the Management Strategy," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - December 04, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Sompo Japan Co-Sponsors the Picture Book Donation Project for Children in Myanmar
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. announced that it is co-sponsoring the HEARTHEART Project to deliver picture books to children around the world. - November 28, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
SATO Acquires Magellan Technology
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, announced today its acquisition of Magellan Technology Pty Ltd, NSW, Australia, a pioneer of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, well-recognized for its unique PJM (Phase Jitter Modulation) radio frequency data transmission technology. SATO and Magellan have reached the final agreement and SATO will complete the acquisition of Magellan’s healthcare business along with all intellectual properties by early Decembe - November 27, 2013 - SATO Global Business Services
Hearing Loss Hazard for Call Center Workers
Noise-induced hearing loss is the second most common occupational disease, reducing the quality of life for millions of people who suffer from it. - November 27, 2013 - Bruel & Kjær UK
Japan Rare Earths Have Released a Resource Estimate for Their Deep Ocean Exploration Zone
Japan Rare Earths, the rare earth mining and recycling company based in Tokyo, Japan, is pleased to announce an initial resource estimate for their deep sea exploration zone. The newly discovered deposits are located close to the uninhabited Japanese island of Minamitorishima, which lies around 1,800 kilometers to the southeast of Tokyo, within Japan’s exclusive economic zone. - November 22, 2013 - Japan Rare Earths
BISCUE App Released Courses About Business Visits in Japan in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App," a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new courses entitled "Business Activities in Japan - Business Visits," for smartphones and tablets in 7 languages. - November 01, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
The Lexington Group Sees Massive Profits with US Airlines
Last year The Lexington Group invested in a number of American air carriers, which paid off as the sector has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, they expect the trend to continue and for the share prices to keep rising. - October 18, 2013 - The Lexington Group
Cumulative J-VER Carbon Offset Amount for Disaster-Stricken Areas Reaches 10,000 t-CO2
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. (President: Masaya Futamiya), supports low-carbon reconstruction projects*1 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... - October 18, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Index
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. has been selected for inclusion in the DJSI World index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes - October 18, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Shows Held by Sompo Japan’s Volunteer Organization in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. hosted theater shows with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. - October 18, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
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