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Release of an Electric Catalog Application for Quality Leather Products

An electric catalog application Sankyo Shokai (iPhone edition) which allows users to browse and purchase about 50,000 leather articles such as real-leather purses, bags, fur and leather is now released. The application ensures quick and easy browse and purchase at any place and any time. - May 29, 2013 - Mobile Produce Office, Inc

plusadd, Inc. Releases Electric Music Score Viewer, the “piaScore” for iPhone 〜piaScore, Downloaded and Used by Over 100,000 Musicians

plusadd, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture; President: Hiroyuki Koike) announces the release of an electric music score viewer “piaScore” (piascore.com/) for iPhone. The piaScore for iPad is downloaded by over 100,000 musicians, and has received strong support,... - May 28, 2013 - Piascore, Inc.

FPT's Chairman and CEO - Dr. Truong Gia Binh Honored with Japan's Prestigious Nikkei Asia Awards 2013

FPT Corporation (VNINDEX: FPT) today announced that the 2013 Nikkei Asia Prize by Nikkei Inc, the leading media corporation in Japan was awarded to Dr. Truong Gia Binh - Chairman cum Chief Executive Officer of FPT Corporation in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Regional Growth in... - May 24, 2013 - FPT Software

Gerhilde - New Server Opened in Einherjar by Appirits

A brand new server named Gerhilde has just been opened by Appirits for the browser game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. - May 17, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Jenny Feuerpeil of Real Japanese Gardens Shares Japanese Garden Design Lesson at PechaKucha Night Tokyo

Japanese garden travel website “Real Japanese Gardens” announced their second PechaKucha talk in SuperDeluxe Roppongi on May 29th 2013. - May 16, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens

Free Kyoto Garden Tour of 3 World Famous Gardens – Daisen-in, Ryogen-in and Zuiho-in Organized by Garden Writer and Photographer Jenny Feuerpeil of Real Japanese Gardens

The team of the Japan garden and travel website “Real Japanese Gardens” (www.japanesegardens.jp) announced a free garden tour on Thursday, May 23rd 2013 through three world-famous rock gardens of Daitoku-ji, one of Kyoto’s biggest Zen temple complexes. - May 15, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens

BISCUE App Now Provides Marketing Skills Courses via Smartphones and Tablets

BISCUE App, a business skills application provided by the Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released new marketing skills courses in English, Spanish, and Japanese. - May 11, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation

New Event Treated with Lightning Skills Announced in Einherjar by Appirits

Appirits, the Japanese developer of their English turn-based browser game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood has recently announced a brand new event based on Lightning skill theme for their players from 8 to 15 May 2013 (GMT+8). During the aforesaid period, there will be 2 new materials which players... - May 10, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Last Installment of Real Japanese Gardens' Popular Garden Book Series About Japanese Stone Lanterns in the Imperial Gardens of Kyoto Released

After Katsura Imperial Villa and Sento Imperial Palace, the e-book series about Kyoto’s Imperial gardens ends with a picture ebook about the three Japanese gardens of Shugaku-in Rikyu. - May 09, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens

Bamboo Fences in Famous Japanese Gardens – the New Real Japanese Gardens eBook About Japanese Bamboo is Available Now

On 10 pages and in 53 quality pictures, the garden design duo Keizo Hayano and Jenny Feuerpeil introduce the beauty and versatility of bamboo as a fencing material. Being rooted deeply in Japan’s traditional garden culture, bamboo fences have evolved over the centuries and are today as relevant as ever in Japanese gardens. - April 29, 2013 - Real Japanese Gardens

Lessons for Becoming a Good Listener Now Available via Smartphones and Tablets

Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released new courses for attentive listening skills for their education application BISCUE App in English, Spanish and Japanese. - April 26, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation

Appirits Released Sacred Orb Quests and Some Changes in Einherjar

Recently Appirits, the Japanese publisher of the turn-based browser game Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood has announced some brand new quests and changes for Einherjar players since 24 April 2013 GMT+8. After the said date, 4 new correlated quests will be available for players at the bar... - April 26, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

NKSJ Holdings Receives “Bronze Class” Distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter “NKSJ Holdings”) has received the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment.*1 Having earned the SAM Silver Class distinction in 2012, NKSJ Holdings has been recognized for the third consecutive year... - April 06, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

New Quests, New Undead Unit in Einherjar, the F2P Turn-Based Web Game from Japan

Appirits, the Japanese online game developer and publisher of Einherjar, a turn-based browser game, recently has announced their latest in-game updates, including several quests, maps and a special unit called Marcus, the fearful Skeleton for Einherjar players since 3 April 2013. Players can take... - April 05, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Sompo Japan Makes Donations Through FY2012 E-Koto CSR Point System

CSR efforts of employees are converted to monetary value; Donations will be made to NGOs active in areas stricken by earthquake and tsunami. - April 02, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

New Linguistics/Business-Culture Series About Japan Available via Smartphones and Tablets Released by Shubiki Corporation

Shubiki Corporation has released a new Japanese linguistics and global-culture series, "Japan's Business Culture" for their business application "BISCUE App", in English, Spanish, and Latin American Spanish editions. - March 22, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation

Sompo Japan Selected as One of the Ethisphere 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President : Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 6, 2013. 1. About Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies The Ethisphere Institute, an... - March 20, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Tundra Gas Seeking Role in Japanese Methane Hydrates Venture

Tundra Gas Inc has begun exploratory talks to participate in the world’s first commercial offshore methane hydrate mining (some energy firms refer to methane hydrate extraction as “mining” because the substance is a solid deposit underground) venture. Methane Hydrate will be... - March 16, 2013 - Tundra Gas Inc

Appirits Announced Saint Patrick’s Day Event for Einherjar

Saint Patrick’s Day is near and to mark one of the biggest religious days, Appirits has just announced an in-game event based on this theme for their browser game Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood. The event will run from 13 to 27 March 2013 (GMT+8) with details as below. Saint... - March 15, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Tundra Gas Open to North Slope Venture

Tundra Gas Inc keen to exploit proven methane hydrate deposits in Alaska's North Slope. - March 09, 2013 - Tundra Gas Inc

Monster Square and Other Updates Released for Einherjar by Appirits

Several updates regarding new buildings, units, skills have been made for Einherjar players since 6 March. - March 08, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Tundra Gas to Test Quake-Resistant Rigs

Tundra Gas Inc is ready to begin trials of earthquake-resistant gas rigs in Qinghai Province, China. - March 02, 2013 - Tundra Gas Inc

Latest Updates Announced for Einherjar Community by Appirits

Appirits, the Japanese developer of the turn-based browser game Einherjar, has recently released several necessary updates related to Lord House, Summon Square and Reward System for the game since 27 February 2013 (GMT+8). First of all, the Lord House’s max level is raised up to 8. That... - March 01, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Released "Enhanced Plates for Viking Warriors" in Einherjar

New item at Edinburgh market in the latest event in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. - February 22, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Business Bargaining Skills Courses for Smartphones and Tablets Released

Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released new courses for business bargaining skills for their training application BISCUE App in English, Spanish and Japanese. - February 15, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation

Global-Age Communication Skills Courses for Smartphones and Tablets Released

Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released new courses "Communication Strength Building - Presentation" for their business training application named "BISCUE App" in 3 languages (English, Spanish, and Japanese) for smartphones and tablets in the... - February 08, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation

NKSJ Holdings Received “Prime” Status by German CSR Ratings Agency Oekom Research AG

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) has been given the CSR rating of “Prime” status by German CSR rating agency Oekom Research AG (“Oekom”) in its biannual review of corporate sustainability activities. 1. Outline of Oekom’s CSR ratings Oekom is a global... - February 08, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Appirits Announced One Year Anniversary in Einherjar

Einherjar has run for 1 year and the game publisher has released a new in-game event to mark the occasion. - February 08, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Released "Rival for Asgard Emblem" Event in Einherjar World

A new item collecting event has been hold for Einherjar players in the Norse themed game world. - February 01, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Sompo Japan Foundation Provides Social Welfare “Overseas Grants” Grants Totaling 4 Million Yen for 6 Organizations in ASEAN Member Nations

Sompo Japan Foundation (President: Masatoshi Sato; hereinafter “the Foundation”), an organization to which Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “Sompo Japan”) makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to... - January 29, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Sompo Japan Participates in Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) announces that the company has joined the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot established by the World Bank (President: Jim Yong Kim). The program aims to reduce the natural disaster risks of... - January 29, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Appirits Launched a New Event to Find the Best Artisan in Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood

Appirits is finding the best artisan for their Einherjar gaming community. - January 25, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Continued "Adventure with Beowulf" Event in Einherjar

Following the latest released hero Beowulf, Appirts created one more event dedicated to their Einherjar community. - January 25, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced "Adventure with Beowulf" in Einherjar World

Beowulf, a brand new hero has just been released for Einherjar, the Japanese browser-based game. - January 18, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced Spring Treasure Hunting Time in Einherjar World

A new in-game item collecting event is created for Einherjar to produce powerful accessories. - January 11, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced New Year Gifts for Einherjar Players

2013 is here and Appirits takes this as a time to welcome their Einherjar players with New Year gifts. - January 04, 2013 - Appirits Inc.

"Hunt for Power of the Gods" Event Announced in Einherjar by Appirits Inc.

A brand new in-game event has just been released in Einherjar allowing players to earn powerful God weapons by collecting materials via expeditionary battles. - December 14, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Japan's Business Know-How "BISCUE App" for Global Businesspersons Released

Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has begun marketing their business training applications named "BISCUE App" in 3 languages (English, Spanish, and Japanese) for smartphones and tablets in the global market. - December 10, 2012 - Shubiki Corporation

"Summon Heroes and Get Rewards" Event Release in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood by Appirits

A new summon event has been announced in the Japanese web game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood to help players earn more rewards by recruiting Viking heroes. - December 07, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

NKSJ Holdings Named One of the Top 30 CSR Performers in East Asia for the Third Consecutive Year

On October 17, 2012, NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereafter NKSJHD) was named one of the top 30 companies for CSR in “East Asia 30”, a list of the 30 top CSR performers from three East Asian countries (Japan, China and South Korea) released by the Asia CSR Expert Committee, chaired by Mr.JU,... - November 30, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Appirits Announced "The Wild Hunt" in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood

A in-game event based on the myth of the Wild Hunt has just been released in Einherjar by the Japanese web developer Appirits. - November 30, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

NKSJ Holdings Ranked Second Among Japanese Companies in Newsweek Green Rankings 2012

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “the Company”) was ranked 2nd out of Japanese companies and 18th overall out of 500 global companies in the Newsweek Green Rankings 2012, an environmental management ranking compiled by Newsweek. 1. Overview of Newsweek Green... - November 29, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Chariot Announces Development, Release of Tamatomo AR Camera Smartphone AR App for Tamagotchi P’s Campaign

Chariot Co. Ltd., a Tokyo-based content creation studio, announces the release of an augmented reality (AR) application called Tamatomo AR Camera. Available for iOS and Android devices in Japan, the application will be part of Bandai's promotion campaign for its newest virtual pet, Tamagotchi P's. - November 24, 2012 - Chariot Co. Ltd.

Appirits Announced "Four Great Elements" Quests in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood

A series of new main quests has just been released in Einherjar, a browser-based game developed by the Japanese developer Appirits. - November 23, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

The Second Release in the Popular Series of Apps for Kids by Moms Learn World Geography and National Flags with "Geo Challenge!"

“Geo Challenge!”, a new app designed to teach kids about world geography, maps and flags is now available for Smartphone and tablet PCs (iOS/Android). - November 22, 2012 - Xing Inc.

Niseko Consulting Shifts Property Management Services to Sister Firm, Niseko Owners

Niseko Consulting, which offers real estate services for individuals and investors interested in property for sale in Niseko Japan and surrounding areas, has shifted its property management services division to its newly created company, Niseko Owners. - November 17, 2012 - Niseko Consulting