Japan News
Ephraim Global Launches Two New Funds
Ephraim Global has announced today the launch of two new funds within its income solutions range which will complement currently existing strategies. - October 02, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Nippon Capital AM Clients Bullish Despite China Stock Rout
Nippon Capital AM says a recent survey shows its institutional clients remain bullish on upside potential in equities. - October 01, 2015 - Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC
Ephraim Global Appoints Nathan Levesque as Director of International Research
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the appointment of Nathan Levesque as Director of International Research, effective September 28. - September 30, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Spooktacular Creeps Now Available for Free on iOS and Android
It's scare time and the monsters are out and about. Join in the fun and pop for free in this amazingly addictive physics based puzzle game. - September 27, 2015 - Ubacoda.com
Ephraim Global Prolongs Record Date for Its Charitable Offerings Project
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today it has prolonged the record date for its Charitable Offerings project to November 30, 2015 from September 30, 2015. - September 27, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Study Reveals Communication Impediments Between Couples and Their Consultants
According to an Ephraim Global study, financial consultants face significant communication issues which can lead to a deterioration of business relations when a life partner dies or a marriage ends among couples they are working on behalf of. - September 25, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Announces Funding to Broaden Children’s Food Program
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced an excess of $800,000 in contributions to food banks and humanitarian organizations across south and south-east Asia. - September 23, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Freelance Japanese Professional Voice Over Talents Based in Japan Offer Voice Over Worldwide
Japanese voice talents in Japan who can record voiceovers in their home studios in Japan can now be hired for global voice over via Mark Weitzman at www.japanesevoiceover.jp. - September 20, 2015 - JapaneseVoiceover.jp
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. has been selected for inclusion in the DJSI World index and DJSI Asia Pacific index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, the world’s first and leading global sustainability benchmarks, on September 10, 2015. - September 20, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc.
Affluent Couples Collaborate to Make Vital Financial Decisions, Says Ephraim Global Survey
According to a recent Ephraim Global survey, financially prosperous couples tend to cooperate more in matters that relate to retirement or other monetary issues than couples or families with an average household income. - September 19, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Commences IT-Basics Individual Program
Ephraim Global, the Tokyo-based asset management company, has announced today the launch of its IT-Basics Individual Program, designed to offer aspiring IT graduates the opportunity to enhance their skills and work with one of the industry’s fastest growing enterprises. - September 18, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Research Reveals That Most Corporate Health Programs Are Inefficient
According to a recent Ephraim Global study, the relation between health and employee productivity is more apparent than ever though only a minute percentage of business leaders successfully implement effective health programs. - September 16, 2015 - Ephraim Global
Ephraim Global Appoints Blake Cartwright as Principal Strategist of International Marketing Services
Ephraim Global has announced today the appointment of Blake Cartwright as the principal strategist of international marketing services. - September 11, 2015 - Ephraim Global
SATO Acquires Labeling Business of New Zealand Market Leader
Acquisition of Jenkins Labels labeling business cements position in SATO in New Zealand. - September 08, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Multi-lingual Course "Introduction to Reasoning" Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-Learning program from Shubiki Corporation, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Introduction to Reasoning," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - August 27, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Facilitation Skills Course Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
Shubiki Corporation has released a new course on facilitation for its "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning" systems in seven languages on smartphones, tablets and PCs. - August 19, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
SOMPO HOLDINGS Joins Business Call to Action (BCtA) as the First P&C Insurance Group in the World
Weather index insurance provided by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. has been approved to become a member of the Business Call to Action alliance led by the United Nations Development Programme. - August 13, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc.
Smart Digital Music Score App piaScore Integrates with Roland's Digital Piano
Plusadd Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President: Hiroyuki Koike), a provider of technology-based music services, has formed a partnership with Roland Corp. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan; President: Jun-ichi Miki), aimed at enabling all the digital pianos... - August 06, 2015 - Piascore, Inc.
SATO Launches Game-Changing IoT Printing Solution
World’s first industrial IoT printing solution eliminates downtime. - August 04, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Pacific Islands Society Taps Vice President to Lead New Corporate Sponsorship Initiative in Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines
New Responsibility Part of Expanded Role for Japanese Female Executive at American Nonprofit - July 31, 2015 - Pacific Islands Society
How MediBang Paint Tablet for iOS is Changing the Way Artists Create
MediBang Paint Tablet is a free digital painting app that uses the cloud to allow artists to easily transfer their work across different platforms. - July 29, 2015 - MediBang
Nippon Capital AM Considers Cutting Management Fees
Nippon Capital AM is said to be considering a broad-based cut in management fees for institutional clients. - July 12, 2015 - Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC
Grasshopper Adventures Announce an Addition to Their Pioneering Tours Range with the New "Stunning Shikoku" Cycling Tour to Japan
Cycle the cultural heartland of Honshu and the island of Shikoku on Grasshopper Adventures’ New "Stunning Shikoku" 14-day tour. - July 05, 2015 - Grasshopper Adventures
SATO Appoints Hayato Shindo as Head of Asia
SATO (TSE:6287), a leading global provider of Auto-ID solutions that empower workforces and streamline operations, today announced the appointment of Hayato Shindo as its new Head of Asia. Shindo, who currently serves as the Managing Director of SATO Auto-ID Thailand, will take on the role... - July 03, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
anaba, a Travel Website Introducing Local Hidden Spots in Japan is Launched
Website provides anaba (unexplored awesome places) information of Japan for travel maniacs and Japan lovers. - July 02, 2015 - Innovator Japan Inc.
Nippon Capital AM Appoints Noda to Senior Vice-Presidency
Following lengthy negotiations, Nippon Capital AM announces that Toshiro Noda is to join the firm as Senior Vice President. - July 01, 2015 - Nippon Capital Asset Management J-LLC
Flat Rate Libraries of e-Learning "BISCUE LS - Long Term" Released
"BISCUE LS - Long Term," the long-term flat-rate libraries of e-learning in 7 languages provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan, has been released to support multinational corporations conducting businesses in Japan as well as in different countries. - July 01, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Saloob Releases Cloudsultancy and Cloud Jumbles Service Portal Publicly in Japan
Working together with Cloud Jumbles' partners, Saloob aims to promote the Cloud Jumbles organisation, the service platform, Cloudsultancy and the partners and their solutions and services. - June 26, 2015 - Cloud Jumbles (Saloob, Inc.)
SATO’s PJM RFID Technology Integrated with BIT Consulting’s myMEDISET
Solution for orthopedic implant vendors based on SAP software - June 25, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
MediBang Releases a Free Illustration Comic Creation App for Android Tablets
An App that lets users create art or make comics on their Android Tablets - June 20, 2015 - MediBang
“SAVE JAPAN Project” Enters Its Fifth Year: Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Continues Protecting Biodiversity Throughout Japan
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project which is a community-based, participatory biodiversity conservation project undertaken in collaboration with environmental NGOs/NPOs and other organizations across Japan. SAVE JAPAN Project marks 5 years since FY2011. 1. - June 05, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Release of Introduction to Facilitation (Multiple Language Support) Course for BISCUE App/e-Learning
Shubiki Corporation has released a new "Introduction to Facilitation" course with multiple language support for its "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning" platforms on smartphones, tablets and PCs. - May 27, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
New Web Service "Smart Web Creator" That Create Online-Shops or Website is Released
Popular Application That Can Create Online-Shops or Website "Smart Web Creator" Announces Service Expansion for the PC. - May 18, 2015 - Japan Computer Associates Inc.(JCA)
NinjaLock: Open Your Door Easily Only with Your Smartphone
Innovative smart lock technology now allows you to easily open/close your doors just with your smartphone! NinjaLock can simply be attached to the already existing thumb turn on your door - No need to remodel or change your locks! Not only are you now able to open and close your door with your smartphone, you can give user rights to your family, friends and customers too for extra convenience. - May 17, 2015 - Linough K.K.
SATO Printer Interface Achieves Certified Integration with SAP® Auto-ID Infrastructure
Enables RFID tag writing and label printing from within SAP solutions. - May 13, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Multilingual Courses for Social Psychology in Business Released by BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-Learning program from Shubiki Corporation, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Social Psychology in Business," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - April 29, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Adinnovation Will Invest in Teneighty, Japan’s Digital Content Startup
Tokyo base Adinnovation Inc., has reached an agreement to invent to Teneighty Inc., This agreement will be to strengthen its marketing capability. - April 10, 2015 - Adinnovation Inc.
Release of Multi-Lingual Public Speaking Course for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning program introduced by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Public Speaking," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - April 08, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Release of Self-Coaching (Multi-Lingual Support) Course for BISCUE App/E-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning program introduced by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Self-Coaching," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - March 11, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level N4/N5 Introductory Courses Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
Shubiki Corporation has released a new series of JLPT N4/N5 (Introductory Japanese) courses for its "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning" programs in six languages on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - February 25, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
A Collaborative App for Prolonging the Lives of Those with Rare Diseases
The Dr. NEAR team invites patients with rare diseases to get connected and to help create an app based around themselves and their actual needs. Dr. NEAR is a social networking app built for the purpose of sharing medical treatments and the effects of medicines on rare diseases. In fact, the... - February 22, 2015 - Dr. NEAR
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings, Inc. Receives “Bronze Class” Distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment
SOMPO HOLDINGS has been recognized for the eighth consecutive year including distinctions received by its subsidiary, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. - February 19, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Release of Multi-Lingual Time Management Course for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by Shubiki Corporation, Japan, has released a new multi-lingual learning course entitled "Time Management," for smartphones, tablets, and PCs. - February 18, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
ITW Solar's ERSystems® Roof Mount Solar Sealing and Waterproofing System
ITW Solar’s ERSystems® Promotes Versatile Rooftop Sealing System to Protect and Waterproof Roofs with Roof Mounted Solar Systems at PV System Expo in Tokyo, JP. - February 11, 2015 - ITW Solar
Courses for Inventory Control Methods Released by BISCUE App/e-Learning in 7 Languages
Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released a new course entitled, "Methods of Inventory Control" in seven languages for its business skills application and e-learning program, "BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," for smartphones, tablets and PCs. - February 04, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
SATO Acquires Majority Stake in Okil, Russia’s Leading Label Manufacturer
Acquisition strengthens business network in BRIC nations. - January 28, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation Course (Writing Skills) Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and method provided by Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new series of Japanese language learning material designed for JLPT preparation (Writing Skills) on smartphones, tablets and PCs and available in six languages. - January 28, 2015 - Shubiki Corporation
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Collaborating with “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno” Movie Production
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. and Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Fine Art Foundation are collaborating with the movie production of “Detective Conan: Sunflowers of Inferno” scheduled to debut in the spring of 2015. The movie is an art-related mystery centering on the seven... - January 20, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Honored with 2014 Environment Minister’s Award
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. has been awarded the 2014 Environment Minister’s Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity (Implementation of Countermeasures) by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in recognition of 18 years of climate change initiatives. This is the fourth consecutive year that Sompo Japan Nipponkoa has been a recipient of the award. - January 19, 2015 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
SATO Group Launches SATO International to Advance Global Growth Strategy, Targets Overseas Sales Ratio of 40% by 2020
SATO, a global leader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions, today announced the official launch of SATO International, a new group company that will be located in Tokyo, Japan. The company will integrate and drive all aspects of overseas business activities including boosting... - January 09, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services