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Starley is an information technology company that offers development and implementation of artificial intelligence-related products.

Glorang is a Korean Ed-Tech company that operates GGuge, a real-time online live class platform for K-12 students. It is a leading AI-enabled Ed-Tech provider with a global diagnostic solution and expansion into the APAC market, and it has claimed a dominant position in Korea’s assessment and psychology test market, capturing about 80% of that market. The platform connects veteran teachers with students to deliver live instruction and keeps learners informed about education trends to help them develop their talents and abilities, aiming to overcome limitations of traditional education through scalable, AI-enhanced assessments and access to experienced educators.

Founded in Iwate Prefecture, Japan in 2009, Fermenstation specializes in consultation services for utilizing unused biomass and ethanol production. The company offers feasibility studies, co-development projects, and brand consulting services, along with manufacturing rice-based home ethanol, Komesshu air freshener, and Oshu soap.

Inspire High operates an online learning community for teenagers aged 13-19. It hosts live streaming sessions featuring professionals from diverse fields who share their experiences, allowing participants to engage in interactive learning, express ideas, and connect with peers.

Tential leverages AI to analyze purchasing behavior and deliver products tailored to individual customers' preferences.

The Chain Museum Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based organization that plans, curates, and manages a distinctive museum located within the Newman Yokohama commercial facility. Founded in 2018, the museum showcases a diverse array of artworks, including installations, paintings, and performance art, featuring both renowned artists and emerging talents. The Chain Museum aims to create an interactive platform where visitors can share their impressions of art, connect with artists, and support their work. Additionally, the company seeks to integrate art with technology, enhancing the experience for clients by enabling them to explore various art styles from around the globe.

Mikawaya21, established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in elderly care services and IoT devices. The company aims to create a society where seniors can live with peace of mind, particularly in Japan's aging and declining birthrate context. Mikawaya21 offers a range of services, including the MAGO button, an IoT device for the elderly, and a drone-based food delivery system for remote areas. Their core service, "Magokoro Support," addresses minor daily challenges faced by seniors, with local providers resolving over 10,000 requests monthly. Mikawaya21 also provides IoT products and services, such as an easy-to-use IoT watch for seniors.

Sorajima is an entertainment and media company focused on the production of comics, cartoon stories, and anime. It operates a webtoon production studio that specializes in animation, bringing popular characters from movies and television to life in animated formats. By offering content creation services, Sorajima enables audiences to experience their favorite superstars in a new and engaging way, enhancing the accessibility and enjoyment of animated storytelling.

Jig.Jp is a mobile application development company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded by Taisuke Fukuno in May 2013. The company specializes in software planning, development, and provision, focusing primarily on mobile solutions. Its flagship product is the Jig browser, a Java-based application that allows users to access PC websites on their mobile devices. In addition to the browser, Jig.Jp offers a range of services, including Jig movie, a platform for movie transmission, jiglet, a widget service, and SPIDERESS, an application that integrates browsers, RSS readers, and social media updates. The company serves a diverse clientele, including general consumers, local governments, and corporations.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, Vark develops innovative virtual event platforms. Their flagship product enables live entertainment experiences within a Metaverse space, offering interactive environments, real-time audience engagement, customizable avatars, and immersive audio-visual elements.

Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Startbahn operates a blockchain-based platform focused on enhancing the art industry globally. It specializes in issuing blockchain certificates for artwork authentication and traceability via its Startbahn Cert service. Additionally, it develops Startrail, a blockchain infrastructure supporting Startbahn Cert, and collaborates with other companies on joint projects.

Okage develops a restaurant management application that automates the ordering process. The system combines mobile ordering, tablet menus, and a point of sale solution to streamline order placement, cash register management, and self-ordering. Designed for quick deployment, the application supports in-house operations by enabling restaurants to install and run the integrated platform to manage orders and transactions.

Pretia Technologies, Inc. is a Tokyo-based augmented reality startup founded in 2014, specializing in the design and development of gaming software. The company focuses on creating a platform that enhances entertainment experiences by integrating augmented reality with real-life environments. Utilizing advanced technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, 3D localization, and mapping, Pretia enables users to interact with digital content linked to specific locations. This innovative approach allows players to engage in immersive gaming experiences across various devices, effectively bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.

Voicy, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in a voice news application for mobile platforms. Founded in 2016, Voicy combines media personalities and news organizations, allowing entertainers to deliver news, thereby providing users with the latest information in a more engaging format. As the landscape of information access evolves with advancements in technology, Voicy emphasizes auditory experiences, catering to users' needs for seamless integration of news into their daily lives. The company operates a voice distribution network and focuses on innovative audio content, aiming to create new value in society through its unique approach to broadcasting and entertainment.

Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.

Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.

Street Academy, Inc. is a technology firm based in Tokyo, Japan, that operates an online social education platform. This platform connects teachers with learners and facilitates the exchange of knowledge through an online course marketplace. In addition to providing a venue for individual educators, Street Academy offers corporate training services, dispatches instructors, and supplies employee education solutions. By leveraging technology, the company aims to enhance learning opportunities and support career success for its users.

Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.

Updater is a sustainability platform focused on renewable energy and environmental measures. The company provides a range of services, including energy retail for both corporate and individual consumers, aimed at simplifying renewable energy production. Updater also engages in the construction and sale of renewable energy power plants, along with community development projects. Additionally, the company invests in research and development to enhance its offerings, ensuring that clients can access and utilize renewable energy solutions effectively and conveniently. Through its various initiatives, Updater seeks to promote sustainability and address social issues related to energy consumption and environmental impact.

BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

ABEJA, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2012, specializing in artificial intelligence software designed for retailers and manufacturers. Based in Minato-Ku, the company integrates advanced technologies such as IoT, big data, and deep learning into its platform, enabling sophisticated data analysis and operational automation. ABEJA's services encompass the entire pipeline of machine learning and deep learning, from data generation and collection to processing, analysis, and AI modeling. The company's solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and infrastructure, facilitating digital transformation through continuous and stable operations.

Mysta Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2017 that provides an application platform designed to facilitate communication between fans and celebrities. The platform enables users to interact directly with talent through chat rooms and comment sections in videos. Additionally, Mysta collaborates with major entertainment agencies to feature weekly performance videos, enhancing the connection between fans and their favorite stars.

Fuller is a Japan-based software development company that builds mobile applications and provides data analytics and internet media services. Its offerings include App Ape Analytics, a mobile app analytics and market research platform, and App Ape Lab, which provides real-time market trends and insights for app developers. The company supports clients with planning mobile-focused business models, conducting competitor research, developing and operating apps, analyzing usage data, and delivering tailored reports. Founded in 2011, Fuller operates in the Japanese market.

Yoshidumi is an IT company specializing in package software production services. It leverages advanced AI and cloud technologies to deliver its solutions.

Cloud Ace is a Google Cloud Platform consulting and support provider, and a Google Cloud Premier Partner. The company offers end-to-end services for GCP adoption, including migration planning, implementation, and ongoing operation, as well as integration of individual services, application development, and access to machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities integrated with existing business systems.

BitStar Inc. is an entertech company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on influencer marketing and support services for video and content creators. Founded in 2014 and formerly known as Bizcast Inc., the company offers a range of promotional services tailored to various industries, including travel, gaming, cosmetics, and consumer goods. BitStar's services encompass analytics through an in-house developed tool, event management for pop-up stores, merchandising, and specialized support such as VTuber and music production. Additionally, it operates an online fan club service called Costa, facilitating appearances in media outlets and overseas casting opportunities. By providing comprehensive support to content creators and media businesses, BitStar aims to enhance creativity and improve monetization strategies.

Note, Inc., formerly known as Piece of Cake, Inc., is a Japanese company founded in 2011 and based in Minato. It operates an online platform designed to help content creators publish various types of media, including text, images, and audio, over the internet. The platform facilitates updates for users, enabling them to stay informed with daily information while fostering a comfortable environment for both creators and readers to share and receive content pleasantly.

Candee Inc. is a Tokyo-based production company founded in 2015 that specializes in online video production and talent management. The company provides a range of services, including advertising, video editing, branding, content creation, public relations, and digital marketing. Through its online platform, Candee produces advertising and media videos, focusing particularly on mobile content, which allows businesses to effectively advertise and manage talent in the digital space.

Blue Innovation Co., Ltd., established in 1999 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and implementing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions. The company creates optimized drones and their components, along with a proprietary platform, Blue Earth, which facilitates the remote, automated control and coordination of multiple drones for various applications. These include security, indoor inspection, education and safety, entertainment, and logistics services. Blue Innovation also engages in research and development projects, system development, and general operations, contributing to Japan's UAS Industry Promotion Council (JUIDA) as its secretariat.

Amazing Sports Lab Japan Co., Ltd., founded in 2004 and based in Tokyo, specializes in marketing services within the sports industry, particularly focused on football. The company collaborates with prominent soccer clubs such as FC Barcelona, AC Milan, and Arsenal FC to enhance their marketing activities. It develops training programs led by coaches from prestigious European clubs and offers personal training and clinics aimed at instructors. Additionally, Amazing Sports Lab Japan organizes football tournaments featuring international club teams, providing opportunities for young players to advance their careers and grow through sport. The firm is dedicated to fostering a sustainable model that integrates business with sports, emphasizing the development of students at both school and club levels.

Mugenup is a Japanese creative content production company that provides 2D and 3D assets for games, illustration, video, and animation. The company operates a cloud-based crowdsourcing platform to handle design tasks such as card illustrations and 3D models for animation and games, and also offers an online management system marketed under the Save Point brand to manage content production workflows. Based in Tokyo, it serves clients in social gaming and animation, delivering illustration, 3D computer graphics, video production, and project management tools for animation projects.

Open8 Inc is a Tokyo-based content technology company founded on April 10, 2015. It specializes in providing marketing services through smart devices and offers a suite of solutions including software as a service (SaaS), application programming interfaces (API), and machine learning as a service (MLaaS). Open8 has developed a video editing cloud platform designed to simplify the creation of video content for businesses, allowing users to produce promotional videos without the need for specialized knowledge. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform enables the efficient generation and distribution of various video materials across multiple platforms, helping businesses reduce costs and enhance their marketing efforts.

Fringe81 Co, Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in internet advertising technology and human resources solutions. Founded in 2012, the company provides a range of services designed to enhance advertising efficiency and effectiveness. Its offerings include Unipos, a platform that facilitates peer bonuses to promote employee recognition, and the docomo Ad Network, which leverages real-time data processing for optimized advertising on mobile platforms. Additionally, Fringe81 offers digitalice for measuring video advertisements, Columva, a tool for streamlining ad operations, and TagKnight, a service for managing and testing advertising tags. The company also supports smartphone media monetization and provides consulting services in advertisement planning and operations. As a subsidiary of Fringe81 Holdings Co., Ltd., it continues to innovate within the internet-related business landscape.

Oh My Glasses is a Japanese lifestyle eyewear brand offering high-quality, affordable glasses. It operates an e-commerce platform that provides five pairs of glasses for trial upon order, allowing customers to try them on before purchasing.

iRidge is a company focused on developing and managing internet services, particularly in the realm of online-to-offline (O2O) solutions. One of its key offerings is popinfo, a platform-as-a-service designed to deliver information to users of smart devices. This platform leverages location data obtained through GPS or Wi-Fi to provide tailored, location-based information to users near specific shops. Additionally, iRidge is involved in creating O2O applications, analyzing big data, and developing marketing strategies centered on position information. The company aims to enhance consumer engagement and streamline the connection between online interactions and physical retail experiences through innovative technology.

Muse & Co. Ltd. is a Tokyo-based online fashion retailer that specializes in women's clothing and accessories. Founded in 2012, the company targets young, professional women who seek high-quality fashion items. Muse & Co. employs a flash-sales business model, offering high-end brands at significant discounts to attract savvy shoppers. As of March 31, 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Mixi, Inc. Through its platform, Muse & Co. aims to cater to the stylish preferences of its clientele while providing access to premium fashion at competitive prices.

Datasection is a social big data company founded in 2000, specializing in various big data analysis tools. The company offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, including tools for social media analysis, text mining, social media risk notifications, and disaster information services. Additionally, Datasection provides marketing research, data provision and processing, image analysis, and consulting services. Its operations are primarily focused on the Japanese market, where it emphasizes data utilization and optimization to support clients in making informed decisions.

Cinnamon AI is a company that develops artificial intelligence-based business platforms aimed at enhancing human potential by automating repetitive tasks. Its platform features a sophisticated computer system that mimics human intelligence, incorporating elements such as academic knowledge, recognition, and judgment. This system assists users in selecting appropriate and adaptable correspondence based on accumulated data patterns, tailored to specific partners and circumstances. By streamlining these processes, Cinnamon AI enables users to focus on more creative and strategic endeavors, ultimately improving productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

Money Forward is a financial technology company that offers a range of money-related services for both individuals and corporations. It specializes in personal financial management, providing users with tools to manage daily expenses through integration with bank accounts and credit histories. The company’s services include an automatic savings app and a platform where users can engage with financial planners to address their concerns. Additionally, Money Forward provides cloud-based solutions, such as accounting software, tax return services, invoice preparation, payroll calculation, and payment reconciliation. The company aims to enhance financial literacy and management through accessible resources, including economic media and an online newsletter. Its services are available on both desktop and mobile platforms, catering to a diverse user base.

Utaite is a company that operates an entertainment platform. Its core business involves planning, producing, and developing entertainment content to support and promote content creators. The platform aims to enhance creators' self-actualization, improve fan experiences, and facilitate growth on social media. Utaite provides constant support to creators, maximizing opportunities to engage and satisfy their fan base.