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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

Thanksgiving Feast Announced in Einherjar by Appirits

Thanksgiving is near and Appirits, the Japanese developer of Einherjar - The Viking's Blood has just released a new in-game event to honor this remarkable time of the year. - November 16, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Raid Boost Announced in Einherjar by Appirits

A new in-game event called 'Raid Boost Time' has just been announced by Appirits for their browser-based game Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. - November 09, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

New Trials Released in Einherjar - the Viking's Blood by Appirits

A brand-new forum event has just been released for Einherjar community to help them get rewards via overcoming challenges. - November 03, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced "Thanksgiving Every Day" in Einherjar

Thanksgiving is coming and Appirits just released a Thanking event dedicated to Einherjar players for this November. - November 02, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

"Summon More Heroes" Event Launched in Einherjar by Appirits

A new summoning event has just been released in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. - November 02, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

New Gift Codes Give Away for Einherjar - The Viking's Blood on OnRPG

Appirits joined with OnRPG to distribute gift codes for Einherjar - The Viking's Blood. - October 27, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Akaishi Global Announces the Launch of Clearing Services Partnerships for Natural Gas Swap Futures

The commodity code for the contract will be NG. - October 26, 2012 - Akaishi Global

Appirits Announced Trading Boost Time in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood

A trading boost time will be activated for players in the Norse-themed web game developed by Appirits. - October 26, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Sompo Japan’s SAVE JAPAN Project Approved as the Only Private Sector “The Japan Committee for United Nations Decade on Biodiversity Partnership Projects”

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. is pleased to announce that its “SAVE JAPAN Project – Select ‘Web-based Insurance Clause’ and Support the Protection of Endangered Species Habitats in Japan” has been approved by “The Japan Committee for United Nations Decade on Biodiversity,” as a partnership project recommended by the committee. - October 19, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. Acquired the World’s First-Ever Registration for the International Standard ISO 39001 (FDIS) for Road Traffic

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Masaya Futamiya; hereinafter, “Nipponkoa”) have successfully acquired the world’s first-ever registration based on ISO 39001... - October 19, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Appirits Announced Fighting for Sacred Gifts Event in Einherjar

Appirits, the Japanese developer of Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood has just announced a new series of sub-quests to help their players obtain necessary materials for crafting crystals from 17 to 31 October (SGT or GMT+8). During the event period, players can go to the bar in Hedeby... - October 19, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced Halloween Event in Einherjar - The Viking's Blood

Appirits, the game developer of Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood, has just announced a brand-new Halloween event which is based on in-game collecting and exchanging activities for their players from 17 to 31 October 2012 (SGT or GMT+8). There will be some new materials (HAP, PY, HALLO,... - October 19, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

NKSJ Holdings Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 3 Consecutive Years

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereafter “NKSJHD”) would like to announce that it has been selected for inclusion in the DJSI World index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (hereafter “DJSI”), the world’s first and most widely used family of global sustainability... - October 18, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

babyLance Infant Heelstick Device Patents Granted in Japan and Singapore

Second Singapore Patent Expands International Medical Device Intellectual Property Protection for babyLance - October 13, 2012 - MediPurpose

Appirits Announced Special Gifts for Einherjar Newcomers and Veterans

According to Appirits, the Japanese game developer of Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood, their Einherjar community has been expanding through the past months with many useful updates and interesting events. In order to reward their newcomers and veterans for supporting the game, Appirits... - October 12, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

plusadd, Inc. Announces the Successful Angel Round Investments of US$138K

plusadd, Inc. Announces the Successful Angel Round Investments of US$138K

plusadd, Inc. (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa prefecture; President: Hiroyuki Koike) has successfully closed a deal with Angel Round investments of US$138K (11M JPY) from 3 angel investors and a founder. The investors are Takeshi Natsuno (Guest professor at Keio University's Graduate School of... - October 09, 2012 - Piascore, Inc.

War Between the Fallen and the Divine: Revelations Published by Outskirts Press

Novelist J. M. Sato’s first book of her dark fantasy trilogy follows the young half vampire, Rain, out of her shadowy existence into the center of the great war between the Fallen and the Divine. - October 05, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Appirits Announced an In-Game Event in Honor of Leif Erikson in the World of Einherjar

During the event, there will a brand-new Leif Erikson’s set of items created with in-battle effects to help players gain victory more easily. - October 05, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced New Updates for Hawkeye and Guild News in Einherjar – The Viking’s Blood

Several updates related to dagger using skill of Hawkeye units, Guild News chat tab have been released in Einherjar since 3 October 2012. - October 05, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

NKSJ Holdings Published Corporate Responsibility Communication 2012

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. a joint company of Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa founded in April 2010, has released its Corporate Responsibility Communication 2012. The purpose to publish this report is to engage with stakeholders both globally and locally in a more proactive way, to create synergy between... - September 30, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Appirits Announced a New In-Game Event Called "Time to Summon" in Their Browser-Based Game Einherjar - the Viking's Blood

During the said period, the rate of summoning hero and brave at the square will be raised by up to 30%, i.e. the chance of recruiting powerful Viking warriors will be increased dramatically. - September 28, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

Appirits Announced a New In-Game Event Called "Time to Raid" in Their Browser-Based Game Einherjar - the Viking's Blood

During the event period, players will gain more experience when raiding other players successfully. - September 28, 2012 - Appirits Inc.

An Earring Revolution: Tokyo-Based Startup Chrysmela Solves the Age-Old Problem of Lost Earrings

An Earring Revolution: Tokyo-Based Startup Chrysmela Solves the Age-Old Problem of Lost Earrings

Tokyo-based Chrysmela Inc. has invented a solution to the problem of earrings falling off--an innovative, precision-made earring back that locks onto earring posts with incredible strength. Over 90,000 pairs have been sold in Japan, and today the company launches its global online store, http://Chrysme.la - September 14, 2012 - Matcha Latte Media

Sompo Japan China Selected as 2011 Goldenbee CSR China Honor Roll Company

Sompo Japan Insurance (China) Co.,Ltd (hereafter “Sompo Japan China” Vice Chairman, President :Katsuhiko Ushiba) has been selected for the second consecutive year as one of the 2011 GoldenBee CSR China Honor Roll companies (hereafter “GoldenBee companies”) at the 7th... - August 08, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

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