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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.

Simple Form provides real-time information on all domestic corporations necessary for financial institutions. We will accelerate the time-consuming and labor-intensive research work of corporations and take on the role of new financial underpinnings.

Mov is a web design company that operates a store support business focused on helping companies manage their store information centrally. The company's platform offers market data related to stores and expertise in digital marketing, allowing clients to efficiently manage their store data. Mov's services include bulk management of store information and tools for visualizing and analyzing customer feedback, enabling businesses to enhance their customer outreach and improve overall store performance.

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.

AIQ Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, operates an online platform that focuses on the planning, development, and sales of artificial intelligence and software technologies. The platform specializes in visualizing and analyzing market insights through profiling AI, which helps identify potential customers with high lifetime value. Additionally, AIQ conducts customer satisfaction surveys and investigates customer attributes, contributing to research and development as well as marketing efforts. The company aims to leverage technology to explore human possibilities and enhance customer engagement.

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.

Cozre is a media company that offers digital marketing support, DX solutions, and marketing research services for child-rearing households.

Uzabase operates as a provider of information infrastructure and databases, primarily serving businesses and professionals in Japan and Asia. The company is known for its extensive industry and corporate database, which is supported by a specialized team of analysts. Its flagship service, SPEEDA, organizes valuable company and industry information, facilitating more efficient workplace management. Additionally, Uzabase offers NewsPicks, a platform that curates insightful content to inform discussions and decisions critical to business operations. Through these services, Uzabase aims to enhance decision-making and support business activities in a rapidly evolving market.

Research and Innovation Co., Ltd. is a market research company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2011. It specializes in providing marketing research, sales promotion, and information services through the Internet. The company offers a range of services, including barcode research and promotion, brand image association surveys, and investigations into consumer interests. It conducts in-store and street surveys targeting foreign tourists in Japan and serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including food, beauty, retail, finance, and media. Additionally, Research and Innovation develops tools that analyze consumer purchasing behavior, helping businesses gain insights into promotional effectiveness and market trends, thereby facilitating revenue growth and strategic decision-making.