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TRIDENT Inc. specializes in automation tools and software aimed at enhancing software development and testing processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chuo, Japan, the company offers Magic Pod, a cloud-based test automation service that leverages artificial intelligence technologies. By focusing on automation, TRIDENT seeks to improve software quality while addressing the common challenges of increased costs and extended timelines associated with traditional development methods.

Pick You is an internet company that offers a marketplace to facilitate item purchase directly from popular Instagram users.

Clear Inc. is an IT corporation based in Tokyo, Japan, that specializes in web media services with a focus on the sake brewing industry. Founded in 2013, the company provides comprehensive information about the sake market, including trends, legal developments, and challenges faced by brewers both domestically and internationally. Clear aims to enhance understanding of the sake business by offering insights into various aspects such as liquor tax law revisions, overseas brewing opportunities, and marketing strategies. Through its services, the company enables stakeholders to access valuable information, thereby contributing to the growth and innovation within the sake industry.

Salowin Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a unique business model within the beauty industry. The company provides a share salon concept for beauticians, offering private rooms equipped with well-maintained facilities. Salowin supports its tenants through services such as prepayment systems for sales and comprehensive support, enabling beauticians to focus on their craft while benefiting from shared resources and increased income potential.

Find is a software company that provides cloud development and operation services.

Crowd Chem is an IT company that specializes in software development, data services, and consulting services.

Earth Boat is a company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of trailer houses and portable saunas, designed to enhance outdoor experiences. The company's products serve as nature cabins, offering comfortable accommodations for users who enjoy camping and outdoor activities. Each trailer house is equipped with essential amenities, including a queen-size bed, kitchen facilities, a shower, and a toilet, allowing customers to enjoy the convenience of modern living while immersed in nature. In addition to manufacturing, Earth Boat provides support services to ensure customer satisfaction and product reliability.

Thinkr provides advertising, video production, content, UX design, and animation services.

Return Helper is a logistics platform that simplifies cross-border ecommerce returns for both sellers and buyers. Catering to ecommerce merchants in the Asia-Pacific region, the company provides a cost-effective return solution for markets in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. By integrating shipping carriers, third-party warehouses, sales channels, and aftermarket services, Return Helper streamlines the return process and related activities for online retailers. This optimization not only reduces costs and maximizes sales but also enhances the buyer's return experience, fostering customer loyalty. The company's data-driven approach ensures that merchants save time and resources while contributing to environmental sustainability through efficient return management.

Manpuku Holdings operates a diverse food service business in Japan, managing multiple restaurant brands that specialize in sushi, yakiniku, fried chicken, bento, and rice balls. The company aims to invigorate Japan's culinary scene by offering a range of dining experiences, thereby enriching the country's gastronomic culture.

Newmo is a technology company that specializes in sustainable local public transportation. It develops a ride-sharing service platform, enabling drivers to work flexibly using their free time, and providing passengers with a safe, secure, and comfortable user experience.

Mellow is a food and beverage company that offers a food truck platform and event management support services.

Arkadiah is a company focused on the restoration of damaged fields through an innovative, AI-enabled platform designed for natural restoration. By employing advanced technologies such as AI, LiDAR, satellite imagery, and ground truthing, Arkadiah provides transparent and scientifically rigorous data that supports project developers, landowners, and corporations in implementing effective nature-based climate solutions. These solutions include reforestation and agroforestry, which aim to achieve high-quality carbon removal while fostering biodiversity-rich ecosystems. Through its efforts, Arkadiah not only aims to revive degraded land but also to promote thriving communities and sustainable environmental practices.

Opt Fit is a fitness industry that provides fitness, wellness and health-care services.

3S is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in providing a platform for 24-hour home nursing care services. The company focuses on connecting families with care providers, facilitating the process of finding and booking care services. Its technology enables care providers to manage their schedules effectively while enhancing communication with families. By streamlining these interactions, 3S aims to improve the overall experience for both caregivers and those in need of home nursing care.

Nagisa, Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2010 by Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, headquartered in Meguro, Tokyo. It specializes in developing mobile applications that enable users to engage in free group chats, voice calls, and share photos and videos with their close circles. The company offers a variety of services, including Manga Zero, a domestic comic book platform; Pops, a social networking service for video sharing; and Comic Tiara, which allows users to read comic works. Additionally, Nagisa provides various applications such as Hello Kitty, Talkative Diet, Slide Movies for creating memorable visuals from music, Goodtime for fashionable video production, and Sea Camera, which features filters for stylish photography and videography. Through these offerings, Nagisa aims to create innovative social and cultural experiences for its users.

Srush, Inc. is a technology company based in Shinagawa, Japan, founded in 2019, that specializes in developing a sales information platform. This platform serves as a comprehensive tool for automating various sales-related tasks, including appointment adjustments, customer information collection, and the creation of negotiation records. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Srush quantifies and evaluates sales activities, such as email communications and calendar interactions, to enhance the relationship between sales personnel and their clients. The tool streamlines daily sales operations, allowing sales professionals to efficiently manage their activities, minimize economic losses, and boost overall productivity.

WineBank is a company that specializes in online wine management and investment services. It offers real-time tracking of wine inventory, secure storage for collections of all sizes, and a platform for users to view tasting notes and manage their wine consumption. Additionally, WineBank provides investment opportunities, including fractional ownership of fine wines and professionally managed wine portfolios, making fine wine accessible to a broader range of individuals, regardless of their budget or experience level.

Brave Group, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in intellectual property development services tailored for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2017 and formerly known as Unlimited.Co., Ltd., Brave Group focuses on creating and distributing various forms of media, including videos, music, and online events. The company leverages animation production technology to offer marketing and production support services, aiming to transform the local entertainment market. Additionally, Brave Group develops innovative intellectual property, such as virtual reality content, facilitating advertising opportunities for businesses while enhancing entertainment options for consumers.

Trustart engages in real estate research business and real estate big data provision. The company offers real estate big data and big data subscriptions.

Kusoku Koreiro is a mobile application developer that designs apps to convey the love of pushing more and being sympathetic. It offers features including a tag function and land mine prevention, enabling people to live freely with their hobbies.

Homula operates an online wholesale marketplace connecting brands with retailers. It offers a diverse range of products including fashion accessories, lifestyle items, beauty products, clothing, and more. The platform facilitates returns on first-time purchases and enables post-payment options, allowing clients to explore brands, communicate with suppliers, and place orders conveniently.

Timeleap is an innovative IT startup that specializes in remote customer service solutions. The company has developed a system that enables businesses to interact with customers from various locations through face-to-face communication, as well as via robots and virtual characters, supporting multiple languages. This technology allows industries such as retail and hospitality to enhance their customer service capabilities while reducing labor costs and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, Timeleap's solutions help mitigate the risk of infection, providing a safer environment for both customers and staff.

Salowin Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates a unique business model within the beauty industry. The company provides a share salon concept for beauticians, offering private rooms equipped with well-maintained facilities. Salowin supports its tenants through services such as prepayment systems for sales and comprehensive support, enabling beauticians to focus on their craft while benefiting from shared resources and increased income potential.

Go Visions Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2019 that specializes in edutainment technology and human resources services for children. It operates workshops and events aimed at pre-school to junior high school students, where participants can explore programming and robotics among other educational activities. By combining entertainment and education, Go Visions fosters creativity and technical skills in young learners, helping to prepare them for future challenges in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

WRAY is a sustainable fine art-inspired clothing brand offering a collection of garments created ethically at a fair-trade operation. WRAY designs luxurious, on-trend clothing that is affordable and aligns with Gen-principles Z's of sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Onn is a cloud-based service with a concentration on onboarding that works with HR and the field to create an onboarding process suited to each new hire. They provide recruiting services to organizations and also manage onboarding logs such as new hire information, interview notes, communication notes, and more.

WRAY Inc. is a women's healthcare company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2020. It specializes in developing and manufacturing a range of products designed to alleviate the discomfort associated with PMS. The company's offerings include supplements, herbal teas, and innerwear that provides warmth, as well as skincare serums. WRAY aims to empower women by providing effective self-care solutions and information, enabling them to manage their health and well-being more effectively. By focusing on the unique needs of women's health, WRAY seeks to offer products that support daily life and enhance comfort during menstruation.

Tential is a sports and wellness company that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze detailed purchasing behavior and consumer attributes online. The organization focuses on providing products aimed at enhancing individuals' lives, bodies, and minds. Specializing in personal care, Tential seeks to improve health through exercise, enabling customers to address rising medical costs and health issues. By delivering tailored products and relevant information, Tential simplifies the process of choosing the appropriate solutions for effective exercise and well-being.

Paronym Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in designing and developing TIG, an interactive video technology platform that allows users to engage with video content by touching objects within the video to access additional information. This platform connects viewers to various details about wedding venues, restaurants, and associated businesses, enhancing their understanding of the content. Paronym offers a range of services, including TIG live for streaming events, TIG commerce for integrated shopping experiences, TIG branch for customizable video interactions, and TIG learning for educational purposes. Additionally, it provides solutions for fashion shows, advertising, and offline information access, covering sectors such as apparel, real estate, entertainment, and sports.

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AiCAN provides system planning and development, data analysis, IT, and consulting services related to child welfare.

ARCS specializes in developing assisted reproductive medical devices using robotics and artificial intelligence technology.