Japan News
EndoTech Create New Position for Its Research and Development Team
EndoTech are looking for someone to head their research and development team and are looking for director level candidates. - February 03, 2018 - EndoTech
Ballot Open for Rare Karuizawa 35 Year Japanese Whisky
A ballot for dekantā’s Karuizawa The Cities of Japan 35 Year Old Sherry Cask collection, showcasing bottle designs inspired by Japan’s most iconic cities with rare Japanese whisky of the silent distillery, closes Wednesday 7 February at midnight (GMT). - February 02, 2018 - dekanta
The Hydroponic Oxygen System "Kana-Chan" is Now Launching on Kickstarter
Not only leafy vegetables but also large vegetables and fruits can be easily cultivated at home with this hydroponic oxygen system. Anyone can harvest 3-4 times more than soil cultivation, and the growth speed is 1.5 to 2 times faster. - January 23, 2018 - Versailles Trading Corporation
Elysium to Launch “Drawing Validator” to Facilitate PTC Creo Parametric Users in Their 2D Drawing Validation Process
Elysium releases "Drawing Validator," 2D drawing validation tool. Key advantages are validation based on semantic values extracted using API, detection of significant differences only, and smart reporting. - December 15, 2017 - Elysium Co. Ltd.
Edtech Startup, Eigooo, Inc. Releases Major Android Update
Eigooo releases Android version 2.3.0.1, including bug fixes and a new menu interface. - December 09, 2017 - Eigooo, Inc.
EdTech Startup, Eigooo, Now Fully Supports the iPhoneX Screen
This update sets Eigooo apart from other mobile apps as it is up to date with the latest iPhoneX release. - December 07, 2017 - Eigooo, Inc.
Beyond Borders Japan Partners with Leading Currency Exchange Company in Australia, OFX
Two leading tech companies from Japan and Australia team up. - November 24, 2017 - Beyond Borders Co., Ltd.
WorkBook Software Today Announces the Exclusive Partnership with Sprite Communications for the Japanese Advertising Industry
The leading global ERP agency management solution WorkBook Software, has today announced the Exclusive Partnership with Sprite Communications for the Japanese Advertising Industry. - August 31, 2017 - WorkBook Software APAC Ltd
Monstar Lab Announces JPY 700 Million (US$6.3 Million) Fundraise to Fuel Its Global Expansion
Monstar Lab, Inc., a leading Japanese software development firm, has announced that it has raised JPY 700 million (US$6.3 Million) in a new round of equity financing from lead investors YJ Capital Inc., Shinsei Corporate Investment Limited, San-In Chuo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Fenox Venture Capital, Tanabe Corporation, together with further investments from existing shareholders. - August 31, 2017 - Monstar Lab Manila
Chincotech Announce Attendance at the 2018 IEEE Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition
Paul Rashford – Chincotech’s Head Software Development Engineer said, “This is the first time Chincotech have attended and we are really looking forward to meeting up with some of the finest brains in the industry to share ideas and technologies.” - August 25, 2017 - Chincotech
HiNative, the Q&A App for Language Learners from Lang-8 Inc., Has Passed 1 Million Registered Users
The number of users on HiNative has been growing rapidly since entering 2017. The total number of registered users increased from 390,000 in January to 500,000 in February before finally breaking 1 million on June 26. The increase was driven in large part by a surge in users outside of Lang-8,... - August 08, 2017 - Lang-8 Inc.
Digital Intelligence Inc. (DI.), a Tokyo Based Marketing Consulting Firm Issued Patent to Integrate Management and Delivery of TV Ads and Digital/Online Advertising
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) authorized the patent of DI.’s integrate ad total reach of TV and digital/online advertising methodology. - August 07, 2017 - Digital Intelligence
New Company Established to Take Over PLEN Cube Project
PLEN Project Inc. and GoerTek have reached an agreement to terminate the joint venture of PLENGoer Robotics Inc. The development of the PLENCube including the crowd funding campaign with all the data, rights, and assets obtained in the last 17 months by PLENGoer Robotics will be taken over by the... - August 05, 2017 - PLEN Robotics
Winchester Global PLC Appoints Rohan Chanda as Chief India Investment Strategist
Winchester Global PLC today announced the appointment of Rohan Chanda who is charged with taking the firms Indian investment strategy forward in his role as Chief India Investment Strategist. - August 04, 2017 - Winchester Global PLC
Winchester Global PLC Investment Survey Highlights Japan Industrials
Winchester Global’s Analysts today released the conclusions of its investment study relating to manufacturing companies within Japan. - August 03, 2017 - Winchester Global PLC
Winchester Global PLC Announce Attendance at the 4th China Global Investment Forum
Winchester Global look to make further inroads into the Chinese investment markets and believe the Investment Forum is the place to build up their connections within the Chinese mainland. - August 03, 2017 - Winchester Global PLC
Chincotech to Start Live Testing of Their Combined Facial & Voice Recognition Software
Chincotech the Tokyo based Facial Recognition Software Company has announced that after 14 months of lab tests of its Facial & Voice Recognition Software they will begin live field tests in October this year. - July 29, 2017 - Chincotech
Chincotech Completes Phase 1 Tests for its XFR8 3D Facial Recognition Software
Chincotech a Tokyo based Facial Recognition Software Company has submitted field test results from its latest XFR8 3D Facial recognition technology to US government agencies. - July 27, 2017 - Chincotech
Landmark PLC Japan Set to Open a Regional Office in Hong Kong
James M. Arthur Landmark PLC Japan’s Chief Financial Officer visited Hong Kong’s central business district this week looking for suitable office space. - July 06, 2017 - Landmark PLC Japan
Startup Offers First Taste of Japanese Gin
Marking a milestone in Japanese spirits history, authentic Japanese spirits retailer dekantā has introduced five Japanese gins available for shipping worldwide, offering fans a taste of these products before they're released internationally. Now established as a whisky industry world leader,... - July 05, 2017 - dekanta
The New Generation Japanese Digital Music Instrument "KAGURA" Exhibited in the Sports Garden Booth at the Nashville International Bowl Expo 2017
A new-generation digital music instrument "KAGURA", developed by the Japanese company Shikumi Design Inc. was exhibited in Nashville, Texas, USA from June 18 to 22, 2017 at the world's largest bowling convention "International Bowl Expo 2017." - June 28, 2017 - Shikumi Design Inc.
Startup Anniversary Invites Worldwide Toast to Japanese Whisky
dekantā, the leading online store for high end Japanese spirits will host a week-long event, starting Saturday 27 May, to mark two years since its founding by Japanese entrepreneur Makiyo Masa. The anniversary week invites customers, partners and friends to celebrate a second year of success... - May 29, 2017 - dekanta
Eco Marine Power and Strategic Partners to Offer Renewable Energy Solutions for Offshore Applications
Marine solar power, batteries, mounting frames and computer systems to be customized for jack-up rigs and offshore platforms. - May 01, 2017 - Eco Marine Power
DataLase & Xerox Team for Late-Stage Inline Digital Printing Solutions
Xerox signed an agreement with DataLase, a SATO subsidiary to launch a new inkless printing solution that allows brand owners to connect with consumers with personalisation and late-stage ability to differentiate products and packaging. - April 07, 2017 - SATO Global Business Services
Asgent and Coronet Strike Up Distributor and MSSP Agreement
Asgent to Introduce Coronet’s Network Security Solution throughout Japan. The agreement enables Asgent to leverage Coronet’s technology and introduce an enhanced security offering as an MSS (Managed Security Service), whereby it will manage the security policy settings and operations on behalf of its customers. - April 05, 2017 - Coronet
SmileBASIC Official Magazine "SMILEBASIC MAGAZINE SPECIAL" Published in Japan
Smileboom announced that “SMILEBASIC MAGAZINE SPECIAL," the official magazine of the Japanese version of SmileBASIC series was published in Japan on March 16th. “SMILEBASIC MAGAZINE SPECIAL" is the official guide of “PetitCom San-go” for Nintendo 3DS and... - March 18, 2017 - SmileBoom Co. Ltd.
Upsolar Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks Baseball Team
Upsolar Japan K.K., a Japanese Subsidiary of Upsolar Group that specializes in solar PV (located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo and represented by Managing Director of Asia Pacific Region, Roy Li) recently signed an official sponsorship agreement with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks (Hawks), a renowned Japanese... - March 08, 2017 - Upsolar
Life Fibre with SISE T-Shirt Collaboration Launches with SISE’s AW 2017/18 Collection
Life Fibre Company (http://www.lifefibre.com) and SISE (http://sise.co.jp/) are launching a limited made-in-Japan capsule collection called Life Fibre With SISE LFWT (Life Fibre White T). The collection consists of a total of 5 styles including designs developed based on SISE’s popular Big T... - February 02, 2017 - Life Fibre Company
Innovative Heart Rate Light-Up Choker Necklace Released by KANAME Co., Ltd.
Mood Reading and Heart Rate Light-Up LED Choker Started on Indiegogo - December 12, 2016 - KANAME Co., Ltd
Free Japanese 3D RPG Released: Created with Programming-Free RPG Creation Software - Explore the Authentic Japanese RPG and Enjoy the Excitement of Creating Your Own Game
The free 3D RPG "The Story of Grand Boom Kingdom" developed by a professional Japanese video game script writer exclusively using Smile Game Builder, a now-on-sale role-playing game creation software for Windows was released. - December 03, 2016 - SmileBoom Co. Ltd.
Elizabeth Lenz Announce Latest Senior Portfolio Manager Promotion
Steven Peterson become the newest Senior Portfolio Manager in Elizabeth Lenz’s Wealth Management business unit. - November 30, 2016 - Elizabeth Lenz
ICXnet Corporation, a Japan-Based Company, Announces Industry First - Cloud Credits and Debts Management and Cloud Contact Center Solutions Suite
Collect! is a hosted or Cloud Credits and Debts Management, Multi-Platforms, Multi-Languages, Multi-Currencies solutions. TCN, is a Cloud Contact Center, Multi-Language solution, in a Multi-Platforms Computing environment, bundle with global and local Telco carriers, allowing access globally with local numbers calling where customers only pay for what they use. Both solutions are offered in a Hosted or Cloud or Hybrid environment. - November 30, 2016 - ICXnet Corporation
Sugatsune Launches New Website for Savvy Designers
With the launch of Sugatsune’s new website, http://www.designer-fittings.com/hooks/ - designers can get a first hand look at the extensive product options by Sugatsune. The interior hook collection was a best kept secret until recently, where it was known internationally only to a few who have visited the Tokyo showroom. With the creation of its new website, Sugatsune hopes to give discerning designerʼs a big advantage in the marketplace. - October 27, 2016 - Sugatsune
Kusmi Tea to Develop Its Japanese Operations with Bluebell Group
Orientis Gourmet and Bluebell Group are pleased to announce their partnership for the distribution of Kusmi Tea in Japan. Effective September 2016, Bluebell has been appointed exclusive distributor for Japan with the objective of developing the brand through an omni-channel strategy. The two... - October 05, 2016 - Bluebell (Asia) Ltd.
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. (President & CEO: Kengo Sakurada, hereinafter “Sompo Holdings”) has been selected for inclusion in the DJSI World index and DJSI Asia Pacific index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”), the world’s first and leading... - September 24, 2016 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc.
SATO Named "Best of the Best" for Labeling Expertise
Prestigious international recognition for printing excellence. - September 20, 2016 - SATO Global Business Services
SATO Eases Tax-free Shopping Process with Pepper
The first multilingual tax-free forms scheme using the concierge robot. - July 23, 2016 - SATO Global Business Services
World's First Public Unveiling of Air Bonsai at the Setouchi Triennale 2016 - Collaboration with "feel feel BONSAI" Project
Hoshinchu Air Bonsai Garden will be cooperating with the world renowned bonsai specialist Masashi Hirao & SETOUCHI COGEIZ / Kagawa Prefecture Bonsai Products Promotion Council in their "feel feel BONSAI" Project. - July 22, 2016 - Hoshinchu Air Bonsai Garden
Hawthorne Greenwich Officially Launch New Private Client Website
New Private Client Website Launched - July 21, 2016 - Hawthorne Greenwich
T Solution Japan Corp. Will Launch World's First Back-Typing Bluetooth Keyboard for iPads
T Solution Japan Corp. will launch world's first backtyping Bluetooth keyboard for iPad in autumn 2016. “T-BLADE™” is the world’s first back-typing Bluetooth keyboard for iPads. “T-BLADE™” focuses on the users of iPad Air 2 and the 9.7 inch iPad Pro. It enables the users of iPads to input easily and comfortably at any place and any time. - July 08, 2016 - T Solution Japan Corp.
Today - Powerful To-do App Now Available on iOS & Android
Today is an easy to use, stylish and powerful way to manage your tasks, keeping you motivated, productive and on track no matter what the day brings. - July 01, 2016 - Ubacoda.com
The Fuji Declaration Announces Historic International Alliance for a Thriving World
The Fuji Declaration announces open signatory campaign for supporting the ignition of the divine spark for a thriving world. - June 25, 2016 - The Fuji Declaration
Sompo Holdings Redefined Group's CSR Material Issues
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. (Group CEO: Kengo Sakurada, hereinafter “SOMPO HOLDINGS”) has redefined its Group's CSR material issues in keeping with the trends in global society. 1. CSR Initiatives To-Date and Background to Review Up until now, SOMPO HOLDINGS has established... - June 09, 2016 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc.
SATO Makes Organizational Changes to Strengthen Indonesia Business
New state-of-the-art labels plant meets stringent quality assurance standards - June 05, 2016 - SATO Global Business Services
Paramount Trade Says Commodities Set to Electrify in 2016
Paramount Trade: Investors should expect commodities to improve markedly in 2016 as the US dollar weakens. - May 12, 2016 - Paramount Trade
Paramount Trade Discretionary Service Uptake Jumps
Paramount Trade says it has experienced a sharp increase in the number of clients choosing its flagship service. - April 18, 2016 - Paramount Trade
Gem Plinko Now Available for Download on iOS Today
Gem Plinko is a simple, stylish and fun game featuring realistic physics and a nostalgic art style making it a very easy game to pick up, but hard to put down. - April 17, 2016 - Ubacoda.com
Soul of WoMen Announces Global Campaign
Soul of WoMen – A Project of the Fuji Declaration announced a global campaign to inspire and empower every woman and man to bring out their authentic self and share their unique gifts to co-create a new future. Soul of WoMen is inviting individuals as well as existing initiatives and... - April 12, 2016 - Soul of WoMen
Trinova Capital Announce Addition of Samuel Shakeson to Equity Research Team
Samuel Shakeson has been appointed to Trinova Capital's Equity Research Team to focus on speciality pharmaceuticals equities. - April 02, 2016 - Trinova Capital
Trinova Capital on Track for Record-Breaking Q1 of 2016
Trinova Capital have expressed today that the Tokyo-based equity research firm is on target to achieve their best ever fiscal quarter. - March 24, 2016 - Trinova Capital