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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

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 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

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

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