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10X Inc., established in Tokyo, Japan in 2017, specializes in developing an application that suggests personalized menus based on user preferences and facilitates direct ordering of required ingredients from online supermarkets.

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.

Leading Mark Inc. is an employment agency based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in human resources services. The company is focused on streamlining the recruitment process through its online platform, which aggregates job listings tailored to users' interests. This approach aims to enhance the job-seeking experience by prioritizing the needs of applicants, in contrast to larger, traditional agencies that may focus more on the hiring companies. Additionally, Leading Mark is expanding its operations to include mid-career and international hiring, with a dedicated team in China working to connect top Japanese-speaking Chinese students with domestic employers. By emphasizing a user-centric model, Leading Mark seeks to alleviate the frustrations often faced by job seekers, ensuring they receive the information and opportunities they need to advance their careers.

Founded in 2017, Plott is a Tokyo-based company specializing in the production and distribution of original anime and manga content on YouTube. It operates animation channels and utilizes viewer behavior data to create data-driven content, aiming to increase subscribers through collaborations with existing channels.

GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.

Founded in 2019, PartnerSuccess operates from Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in automating collaboration between manufacturers and distributors through its cloud-based platform.

Spiral Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in designing and manufacturing artificial intelligence-driven automated devices. The company's primary offerings include robots, drones, and satellites, tailored for various industries such as construction, retail, and small-to-medium enterprises. Notably, Spiral develops drone solutions for indoor environments without GPS, enabling autonomous flight for inspection and monitoring purposes.

Secai Marche is a platform that connects farmers, chefs, and consumers to source and deliver farm-direct ingredients. It enables restaurants to purchase high-quality products directly from farmers, offering end-to-end services such as sourcing, order processing, payment, and delivery. Through its Secai Marche and sanchoku offerings, the platform delivers seasonal, regionally sourced ingredients while helping small-scale farms access markets and achieve profitable sales. Founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo with an additional location in Kuala Lumpur, the company operates globally to promote economically viable, sustainable farming. By simplifying procurement and logistics, the platform supports farmers’ livelihoods and strengthens local supply chains for restaurants seeking fresh, traceable ingredients.

Biophilia Inc., founded in August 2017 and based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, specializes in producing and delivering high-quality, fresh, and natural food for dogs. The company focuses on domestic handmade dog food that is carefully supervised by veterinarians to meet stringent nutritional standards. Utilizing fresh domestic meat and vegetables, Biophilia ensures that their products maintain optimal aroma, color, and nutritional value. In addition to its core offerings in pet food, Biophilia also engages in consulting and internet service businesses, as well as consignment development, positioning itself as a multifaceted entity in the pet industry.

Asilla, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based image and video analysis. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla develops a range of applications that leverage AI for various purposes. Its offerings include an AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system that facilitates the extraction of text from images and videos, enabling the digitization of visual content into actionable data. The company also provides services for recognizing vehicles by make and model, as well as a censorship tool that identifies inappropriate content, including copyright violations and obscene material. Furthermore, Asilla's technology is designed to detect human behavioral anomalies, supporting applications in security, facility management, mobility, smart cities, and smart agriculture, thereby enhancing safety and crime prevention measures across multiple sectors.

Founded in 2014, Jiraffe operates online platforms that facilitate price comparisons and transactions for iPhone repairs, parts replacement, and smartphone purchases. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company aims to empower customers with informed buying decisions.

Founded in 2016, Thirdverse is a Japanese game studio specializing in multiplayer virtual reality (VR) games. It combines blockchain technology to create economic zones and immersive gaming experiences.

MyDearest Inc. is a Tokyo-based developer and publisher of virtual reality visual novels. Founded in 2016, the company creates and produces immersive VR content, including its flagship FullDive Novel, and offers consulting services for VR production. It provides a catalog of animated visual novels adapted for virtual reality, enabling players to experience stories from a first‑person perspective.

CADDi is a Japan-based platform that combines online procurement for industrial products with an AI-powered data platform that digitizes and analyzes manufacturing drawings and procurement information. It tracks industrial products across the manufacturing supply chain and automates extraction of details from drawings and handwritten documents into searchable digital records. Through Realize DX, the platform integrates goods and software to streamline procurement, reduce expenses, and improve quality, cost, and delivery while enabling capacity expansion. The data platform provides procurement intelligence and supply chain data to help manufacturers consolidate insights and support sourcing decisions. CADDi is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

GITAI is a Tokyo-based space robotics company developing humanoid telepresence robots to enable labor in space. Founded in 2016, it designs and deploys robotic systems for tasks on space stations, lunar bases, satellites, and related infrastructure, with the aim of reducing human workload and operational costs. Its products include the G1 general-purpose robot for automating a broad range of internal and external activities on space platforms, the S1 for specialized tasks and on-orbit servicing, and the H1 robot manipulation system for ground-based teleoperation of in-space operations. Through agile development and vertical integration, GITAI seeks to advance safe, reliable robotic labor for exploration, construction, maintenance, and research in space.

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.

LayerX Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in blockchain consulting and planning services. As a subsidiary of AnyPay Inc. and Gunosy Inc., LayerX promotes the digitization of business processes for large corporations and government agencies through innovative blockchain technology. The company offers a range of services, including technical consulting, empirical research, and a cryptocurrency mining platform. Additionally, LayerX creates reports based on various cases and the latest trends, enabling its clients to automate and manage a variety of tasks and processes effectively.

Techtouch, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing an intuitive website user manual called TechTouch. The company's software enhances system education for employees, supports burden reduction, and promotes system utilization by overlaying explanation guidance on existing web systems. This is achieved through a plug-in introduced on the web browser side and JavaScript on the server-side. Techtouch's platform minimizes operational stress by displaying real-time navigation directly on the screen of running web systems, enabling businesses to handle complex operations accurately and efficiently.

Founded in Tokyo in 2018, PostCoffee is an online platform offering personalized coffee subscription services. It provides a curated selection of high-quality beans from around the world, delivering them directly to customers' doorsteps based on their preferences and a comprehensive coffee diagnosis.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, MOON-X is a consumer goods manufacturer that enriches lives through co-creation with communities and manufacturing partners. Its product portfolio spans craft beer, men's skincare products, women's skincare products, baby and maternity items, leather accessories, and business goods.

ROUTE06 is a software company that specializes in enterprise solutions and professional services. It provides digital technology, system infrastructure, and ongoing support to help clients launch and scale their digital operations. The company offers user experience design, system architecture, API development, data platform integration, and in-house development and website operations, as well as digital product planning and development. ROUTE06 emphasizes aligning technology with each client’s business goals and delivers end-to-end services from strategy through implementation and optimization, including data platform integration, DX consulting, and software as a service partnerships.

LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Vivid Garden Inc. is an agriculture company based in Minato, Japan, founded in 2016. It operates as an online marketplace that connects producers with consumers and restaurants, enabling direct sales of farm products, ingredients, and flowers. The company manages several platforms, including Tabe Choku, which facilitates consumer-to-consumer sales of agricultural products, and Tabe Choku Pro, a specialized service for restaurants to order ingredients. Additionally, Vivid Garden offers Eat Chok, a platform designed to support farmers in delivering their products to office locations. Through these initiatives, Vivid Garden aims to streamline the distribution of fresh produce while enhancing access for both consumers and businesses.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2020, BeaTrust develops a collaboration platform that enables employees to discover colleagues' skills, interests, and experiences, fostering connections across departments and driving innovation.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, Matsuri Technologies develops a vacation rental tool that supports the management of various property types for short-term rentals. Its platform, m2m Systems, enables business operators to automate tasks such as check-ins and customer service.

Biophilia Inc., founded in August 2017 and based in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, specializes in producing and delivering high-quality, fresh, and natural food for dogs. The company focuses on domestic handmade dog food that is carefully supervised by veterinarians to meet stringent nutritional standards. Utilizing fresh domestic meat and vegetables, Biophilia ensures that their products maintain optimal aroma, color, and nutritional value. In addition to its core offerings in pet food, Biophilia also engages in consulting and internet service businesses, as well as consignment development, positioning itself as a multifaceted entity in the pet industry.

Spider Labs, Ltd. is a cyber security company specializing in the detection and prevention of online advertising fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has developed an automated, AI-driven software solution known as Spider AF. This tool enables ad tech businesses, advertisers, and ad agencies to identify, block, and manage fraudulent clicks and conversions across their digital advertising campaigns. By offering centralized fraud management and advanced automation, Spider AF provides advertisers with enhanced transparency, allowing them to track ad placements, recognize fraudulent activities, and analyze reliable, fraud-free data.

Founded in 2016, RIN Institute is a Japanese biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of antibody-based medicines and external diagnostic drugs. Its primary focus is on developing monoclonal antibodies for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics.

Trustdock Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing an identity verification platform. The company offers an identity confirmation API service that enables businesses to outsource Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and comply with various regulatory requirements, including laws related to criminal profit transfer prevention and cell phone fraud. Trustdock's platform is versatile and can be integrated with any ID service, making it suitable for a wide range of industries, including FinTech and shared economy sectors. Through its e-KYC and identity confirmation tools, Trustdock facilitates secure and trusted business relationships by providing services such as personal number acquisition, risk assessment, and mailing, allowing individuals and organizations to authenticate digital identities efficiently and effectively.

Life is Beautiful develops iOS and Android mobile apps, web apps, and Facebook apps. The company’s portfolio of services includes development and consultation with Natural Language Processing, smartphone app development, social app development, web service development, UI/UX design, character design, and consultation. Life is Beautiful was founded on September 29, 2010, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Founded in Japan in 2009, Wired Beans is a manufacturer and retailer of glasses, furniture, and other goods. It operates both physical showrooms and an e-commerce platform, aiming to contribute to the local economy through digital business.

GiXo Ltd. is a Tokyo-based consulting firm established in 2012 that specializes in marketing services through the use of technology and big data. The company focuses on providing analytical support to address business challenges, leveraging data-driven insights to assist clients in making informed management decisions. Founded by strategists and analytics experts, GiXo aims to enhance its clients' operations by solving complex issues and facilitating a comprehensive understanding of data's role in strategic planning.

LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Latona, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in microfinance and innovative technologies that enhance front-end user experiences. It integrates three key technological domains: AI model container runtimes, sensor-controlling software, and real-time applications using FPGA/RTOS hardware. Latona's platform facilitates development in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and edge computing, providing clients with a comprehensive suite of resources to optimize user experience and application architecture. The company offers a range of services including visual programming, technology consulting, data integration, system integration, and automation processing, primarily aimed at supporting businesses operating in the IoT sector.

Cocon, Inc. is a consulting firm based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in cyber security services. Founded in 2013, the company originally operated under the name Panda Graphics, Inc. until rebranding in May 2015. Cocon provides a crowdsourcing platform that facilitates the production of animation content and offers voice work services. Additionally, it delivers motion production services and develops solutions for motion capture technology. The company's focus is on enhancing security measures for businesses, employing advanced technologies to protect data and improve security diagnostics across various sectors, including connected cars and industrial systems. Through its diverse offerings, Cocon aims to help organizations operate efficiently while mitigating information security risks.

G-Next, established in 2001 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and delivering customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions. Its primary product, Discoveriez, is a SaaS-based platform designed to enhance customer interactions and services, leveraging AI technology for digital transformation.

Unilabo, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that operates a business-to-business ordering platform designed to enhance supplier discovery. Founded in 2012, Unilabo provides a comprehensive search service that features detailed characteristics, achievements, and service information of suppliers, subcontractors, and outsourcing companies that are often overlooked in traditional search methods. The platform allows users to compare service offerings and pricing across various fields, including IT, sales and marketing, general affairs, and international expansion. By streamlining the supplier selection process, Unilabo aims to facilitate better business collaborations and informed decision-making for its users.

Founded in 2017, Ghelia develops integrated AI solutions for business operations. Its offerings include Deep Station, deep learning hardware, and Deep Analyzer, a learning software. The company aims to make advanced deep learning technology accessible and beneficial to diverse users.

Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of on-site ammonia production systems and catalysts. Founded in 2017, Tsubame focuses on commercializing ammonia synthesis through innovative electride catalyst technology, which allows for flexible production conditions. The company's systems are designed for small-scale plants, addressing critical environmental and food-related challenges while promoting a sustainable society. By enabling on-site ammonia production, Tsubame aims to reduce transportation and storage costs for its clients, contributing to more efficient resource management.

Japan Data Science Consortium Co. is a Tokyo-based company specializing in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and robotic services. Established in 2014, JDSC offers a range of solutions including demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, and digital transformation. The company also focuses on zero re-delivery systems, optical character recognition, and image recognition services. Targeting sectors such as healthcare, education, and retail, JDSC provides comprehensive consulting support that encompasses system construction and organizational process transformation, all aimed at generating tangible profit through the effective use of AI technology.

Ookami Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing sporting entertainment solutions. The company's primary focus is on integrating social, sports, and new media technology to enhance community engagement. Ookami has developed Player!, a social sports entertainment platform that enables users to follow their favorite teams across various sports categories, join fan communities, and receive real-time game updates. This platform aims to create new value in the sports industry by harmonizing individual experiences with advanced IT technology.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2019, Menou specializes in AI-driven visual inspection software. Their proprietary deep learning technology mimics human inspector techniques to maintain product quality without specialized human intervention.

CellAxia Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of cell therapy drugs. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of biological therapies aimed at treating intractable autoimmune diseases. CellAxia is dedicated to advancing research in cell therapy by enabling researchers to utilize challenging cell types, such as primary and cancer stem cell cultures, to identify and create innovative therapeutic cell-based solutions for the healthcare sector.

IB is a Tokyo-based insurance technology company founded in 2018 that offers an insurance book app to help users manage multiple policies. The app provides premium reminders to prevent billing errors and streamline claims. The company also offers a SaaS platform, Hokenbo for Business, for insurance business owners which integrates with the app, enabling efficient policy management and accurate invoicing. Through its fintech focus, IB aims to simplify insurance administration and reduce errors in claims and billing.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, Toridori Inc. specializes in influencer marketing services for individuals and businesses. It offers platforms like Toridori Base for job matching influencers with opportunities, Toridori Marketing to enhance corporate marketing activities, and a pay-for-performance advertising system.

Ginkan, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing blockchain technology-based platforms. The company operates SynchroLife, a platform that tokenizes restaurant reviews and rewards users with cryptocurrency for their quality contributions. Additionally, Ginkan offers Festar, a dating application. The firm focuses on integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to enhance user experiences, particularly in the restaurant and social sectors, by providing tailored recommendations based on user activities and reviews.

AppBrew Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in the development of LIPS, a mobile application designed as a beauty-focused social media platform. LIPS allows users to share and read authentic reviews on a wide range of products, including cosmetics, nail care, personal care, and hair care from various brands. The application serves as a valuable resource for consumers seeking to gather information and insights about beauty products and accessories, making informed purchasing decisions.

LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

AWL Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Chiyoda, Japan, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based camera solutions for the retail sector. The company's primary products are AWL BOX, which transforms existing security cameras into AI-enabled devices for store operations analysis, and AWL Lite, a smartphone-compatible solution for retail monitoring. AWL Inc. aims to provide actionable insights through video analytics, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience in brick-and-mortar stores worldwide.

Caulis Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an open security platform designed to detect fraud and identity theft through the analysis of users’ online behavior. The platform incorporates a risk detection engine that safeguards users from unauthorized access and malicious activities. Caulis provides cloud-based fraud detection services tailored for corporate clients, which include features such as unauthorized access detection and anti-phishing measures. The company employs advanced technologies to automatically identify and register phishing sites with major browsing services. Additionally, Caulis monitors account resale information across various platforms, keeping clients informed through daily email notifications regarding account purchase activities.

Save Medical Corporation is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the design and development of a unit programmed medical software aimed at treating lifestyle-related diseases. The company's innovative software serves as a digital therapy tool, facilitating behavior change among patients to improve health outcomes. By utilizing scientifically based approaches, Save Medical's technology not only enhances treatment efficacy but also addresses personnel shortages in the medical industry, thereby optimizing medical costs and reducing the burden on healthcare staff. The company actively promotes the advancement of digital therapeutics and software as a medical device through strategic partnerships with other organizations.

Showcase Gig Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in omni-channel marketing services through its innovative mobile wallet solution, O:der. The company develops a mobile platform that focuses on the planning and development of digital services tailored for small-sized retailers. Its offerings include smartphone applications designed for next-generation IoT stores, alongside a customer relationship management suite that facilitates enhanced consumer engagement. By enabling retailers to accept credit card payments via a mobile wallet before product pickup, Showcase Gig enhances the shopping experience, allowing for a seamless integration of technology in retail environments.

VAAK Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI) software tailored for security, automation, and analytical purposes. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, VAAK develops innovative solutions such as VAAK EYE, which analyzes images from security cameras to detect suspicious behavior and sends real-time alerts to prevent shoplifting. Additionally, VAAKPAY serves as an integrated AI solution that enhances operational efficiency, reduces fraud, and conducts in-store analysis. The company's technology not only focuses on crime prevention but also provides marketing insights by analyzing customer purchasing behavior, considering factors such as demographics and product returns. Through its advanced video analysis capabilities, VAAK aims to support retail businesses in improving security and optimizing customer engagement.

Spider Labs, Ltd. is a cyber security company specializing in the detection and prevention of online advertising fraud. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company has developed an automated, AI-driven software solution known as Spider AF. This tool enables ad tech businesses, advertisers, and ad agencies to identify, block, and manage fraudulent clicks and conversions across their digital advertising campaigns. By offering centralized fraud management and advanced automation, Spider AF provides advertisers with enhanced transparency, allowing them to track ad placements, recognize fraudulent activities, and analyze reliable, fraud-free data.

Strobolight Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that operates LOVEGREEN, a comprehensive botanical life web platform. LOVEGREEN offers users daily information on a variety of topics related to gardening, including how to grow flowers and plants, understanding flower language, and managing home gardens. Additionally, the platform features information about gardening shops and related events. Strobolight also provides consistent support services, including production, construction, and maintenance, delivered by knowledgeable staff to assist users facing challenges in their gardening endeavors. The company has expanded its presence with additional offices in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

Founded in 2018, Tech Ocean operates an AI-driven virtual recruitment platform focused on science and engineering students. It offers job hunting services for graduates and undergraduates, along with recruitment consulting services. The company aims to create optimal matches between candidates and tech companies, fostering a society where engineers can actively contribute.

Solairo, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and offering an integrated fashion coordinate application and e-commerce portal known as "PRIMODE." The company focuses on enhancing the online shopping experience through its customer service solutions, which include an AI-powered chat management platform. This platform features an automatic response system that engages with customers via chat and analyzes chat log data to provide insights into customer behavior. By leveraging these capabilities, Solairo aims to improve purchasing rates and increase the lifetime value of customers for businesses utilizing its services.

Zenport Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, develops cloud-based software solutions for shipping management and document management. The company operates under the mission to serve as "the common language for the global supply chain." Zenport offers an enterprise SaaS platform designed for global supply chain management (SCM), enabling various stakeholders to collaborate effectively across borders and functions despite ongoing disruptions in SCM. Their product provides visual insights into clients' SCM processes, supporting decision-making with highly flexible, automated data integration. This is achieved through a patented concept of simplified and standardized data schema, which addresses the inefficiencies of traditional offline communications such as emails, calls, and Excel spreadsheets.

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.

Deep Insight develops an embedded deep learning platform and KAIBER, an AI development support tool that integrates deep learning into embedded devices. Its platform enables image recognition and data analysis inference on small devices, edge servers, and smartphones, allowing AI processing at the edge. Founded in 2016 and based in Tokyo, Japan.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2013, Araya specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions. The company's core offerings include real-time image recognition AI processing services and deep reinforcement learning for autonomous drone or robot movement.

The Japanese Organization for Medical Device Development, Inc. focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sale of medical devices, care welfare devices, and pharmaceutical products. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Tokyo, the organization aims to enhance Japan's medical innovation and position the country as a leader in the medical device industry. Its product offerings include medical device incubators and type 2 medical devices, and it also engages in the dealership and leasing of specialized medical devices. Furthermore, the organization plans and designs clinical studies for various healthcare products and provides consulting services related to regulatory affairs and quality assurance. Despite Japan's strong technical capabilities in manufacturing, the medical device sector faces challenges, with imports significantly surpassing domestic production, indicating the need for improved utilization of local manufacturing technology.

Kyash Inc. is a Japanese fintech company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in developing a wallet application and payment platform that enables consumers to make payments at Visa merchants and conduct peer-to-peer transactions. Kyash offers a range of services through its mobile application, including the ability for users to send and request instant money from friends using virtual and prepaid cards. Additionally, the company provides a proprietary technology platform that allows businesses to issue their own Visa cards to customers through its APIs, enhancing the payment experience. Through these services, Kyash aims to facilitate safe, quick, and convenient money transfers for both consumers and businesses.

Div Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing programming education through its TECH::CAMP initiative. It offers short-term intensive training courses designed to equip students with the skills needed to become proficient engineers. Div operates programming schools in both online and classroom formats, catering to a diverse range of learners. The company's primary objective is to transform inexperienced individuals into professional engineers capable of pursuing careers in technology, particularly in web design. Through its comprehensive curriculum, Div aims to facilitate the transition from novice to skilled practitioner in the software programming field.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, HoloEyes specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) applications for the medical field. The company transforms CT and MRI scans into interactive 3D anatomical models viewable through head-mounted displays, enhancing surgical planning, clinical education, and communication.

Trustdock Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing an identity verification platform. The company offers an identity confirmation API service that enables businesses to outsource Know Your Customer (KYC) processes and comply with various regulatory requirements, including laws related to criminal profit transfer prevention and cell phone fraud. Trustdock's platform is versatile and can be integrated with any ID service, making it suitable for a wide range of industries, including FinTech and shared economy sectors. Through its e-KYC and identity confirmation tools, Trustdock facilitates secure and trusted business relationships by providing services such as personal number acquisition, risk assessment, and mailing, allowing individuals and organizations to authenticate digital identities efficiently and effectively.

Cyfuse Biomedical specializes in developing tissue fabrication systems and cell-based products for global research institutions. It offers a robotic 3D BioFabrication system, producing various tissue grafts for therapeutic use, drug development, and research purposes. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asilla, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based image and video analysis. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with an additional office in Hanoi, Vietnam, Asilla develops a range of applications that leverage AI for various purposes. Its offerings include an AI-OCR (Optical Character Recognition) system that facilitates the extraction of text from images and videos, enabling the digitization of visual content into actionable data. The company also provides services for recognizing vehicles by make and model, as well as a censorship tool that identifies inappropriate content, including copyright violations and obscene material. Furthermore, Asilla's technology is designed to detect human behavioral anomalies, supporting applications in security, facility management, mobility, smart cities, and smart agriculture, thereby enhancing safety and crime prevention measures across multiple sectors.

Veritas In Silico Inc. is a Tokyo-based biotechnology company established in 2016, specializing in drug discovery focused on medium and small molecules. The company employs its proprietary ibVIS platform, which integrates informatics and experimental biology, to develop mRNA-targeted small molecule and antisense oligonucleotide drugs. By targeting messenger RNA, Veritas In Silico aims to create effective treatments for diseases that currently have limited therapeutic options, leveraging the potential of mRNA as a drug target to advance the field of drug discovery.

Cart Ltd. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2016 that specializes in the design and development of Naturacart, an online platform dedicated to the sale of natural and organic products. The platform offers a wide array of items, including wine, diapers, beauty care products, oils, spices, breads, dairy items, supplements, stationery, toiletries, and more. Cart provides consumers in Japan with access to wellness products sourced from around the globe, thereby enhancing the availability of natural and organic options in the market.

LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2006, Active and Company specializes in human resource consulting and cloud-based management solutions. The company offers employee training services, HR software development for talent management, and AI-driven personnel support services.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1997, SpiderPlus develops software solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product, SPIDERPLUS, is a site communication platform that manages and shares drawings and photos, aiming to enhance project quality, safety, and environmental friendliness.

Talent and Assessment Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing an AI-driven recruitment platform known as SHaiN. This innovative application provides artificial intelligence-based interviewing services that allow candidates to participate in interviews anytime and anywhere using their smartphones. The platform utilizes unique strategic hiring methods to analyze candidates’ qualifications and offers diagnostic reports on their performance. By engaging applicants interactively, the AI assesses their responses and provides clients with detailed evaluations, which enhance recruitment efficiency and streamline the hiring process. Talent and Assessment’s focus on cutting-edge HR technology positions it as a leader in the talent acquisition sector.

LegalForce, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing software for legal services. It operates an AI-powered contract management platform designed to assist legal professionals in contract review. By utilizing natural language processing and other advanced technologies, LegalForce's platform helps users analyze contracts based on their specific types, while identifying potentially omitted or risky clauses. This functionality aids legal professionals in preventing oversights and enhancing the quality and efficiency of their operations, ultimately strengthening their legal systems.

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.

WealthNavi Inc., established in 2015 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in developing and delivering a cloud-based online platform for asset management and risk management. This platform offers robo-advisory services, enabling users to discover diversified investment opportunities globally. The company's core offering is a risk management algorithm-driven platform designed to assist asset managers in their decision-making processes.

iYell Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in providing mortgage solutions for real estate companies. Incorporated in 2016, iYell has developed a comprehensive mortgage platform that facilitates mortgage analysis and improves the efficiency of the mortgage process. The platform integrates media and technology to enhance marketing efforts and streamline procedures, allowing users to access vital information about the mortgage market and various closing rates. By collaborating with financial institutions, iYell empowers both businesses and individuals to make informed mortgage decisions with ease.

CotoLab Inc., headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Japan, is a media company focused on the design and development of a radio curation platform. The company also operates DIGLE, a music playlist sharing platform, and DIGLE MAGAZINE, a specialty media outlet centered around playlists. Additionally, CotoLab specializes in playlist production, digital activation tools, and cultural media management.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2016, TRANBI operates Tranvi, an online platform facilitating direct negotiations between sellers and buyers of businesses. It enables users to sell their companies, stocks, assets, know-how, licenses, patents, or other business entities through its platform.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 2015, AI Inside specializes in software development and artificial intelligence. It offers DX Suite, an AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) platform, transforming information into digital data to enhance productivity.

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 2010, KIYO Learning specializes in planning, producing, selling, and operating educational content and services tailored for business professionals.

Medcare, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in telemedicine solutions for health insurance associations. Its primary platform, DoctorsCrowd, focuses on addressing lifestyle-related diseases by providing patients with access to online preventive and medical care services. The platform utilizes digital health tools, allowing patients to engage in consultations and receive guidance on meal planning, motion monitoring, and mental health care. By enabling patients to manage their health through smartphones and wearable devices, Medcare aims to transform the traditional healthcare system, making it more proactive and accessible.

Plaid, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that develops and operates KARTE, a cloud-based customer experience platform designed to enhance customer interactions on websites and applications. Founded in 2011, the platform analyzes user behavior to facilitate personalized communication with customers. In addition to its primary offering, Plaid engages in the planning and management of specialized media, including EC-focused media called Shopping Tribe and customer experience-oriented media known as XD. The company's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, insurance, human resources, retail, real estate, IT, media, travel, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. By leveraging data analysis, Plaid aims to optimize customer engagement and streamline communication strategies for its clients.

Talent and Assessment Inc. is a Tokyo-based company, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing an AI-driven recruitment platform known as SHaiN. This innovative application provides artificial intelligence-based interviewing services that allow candidates to participate in interviews anytime and anywhere using their smartphones. The platform utilizes unique strategic hiring methods to analyze candidates’ qualifications and offers diagnostic reports on their performance. By engaging applicants interactively, the AI assesses their responses and provides clients with detailed evaluations, which enhance recruitment efficiency and streamline the hiring process. Talent and Assessment’s focus on cutting-edge HR technology positions it as a leader in the talent acquisition sector.

Perseus Proteomics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on drug discovery. Established in 2001, it specializes in antibody discovery, engineering, and research support activities. The company engages in target discovery and functional protein expression, offering services such as mouse hybridoma sequencing, recombinant protein production, and contract research for antibodies. Additionally, Perseus Proteomics develops, manufactures, and supplies a range of antibody products. By leveraging advanced antibody technology, the company aims to create innovative medicines that address the needs of patients worldwide seeking improved medical care.

Lily MedTech Inc. is a medical device company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2016. It specializes in the development and manufacture of innovative ultrasound diagnostic imaging equipment specifically designed for breast cancer detection. The company's flagship product is a ring echo device that utilizes a ring-type ultrasonic transducer to capture 3D images of the entire breast. This technology allows for a non-deforming examination process, which minimizes discomfort and reduces exposure to risks during diagnostic procedures. Lily MedTech's focus on enhancing breast ultrasound diagnostics aims to improve the overall experience for both patients and healthcare providers.

EXest is a Tokyo-based startup that promotes inbound travel to Japan. It operates WOW U, a platform connecting visitors with licensed interpreters and tour guides, and offers video clips showcasing popular spots and souvenirs via WOWU-media.

CureApp, Inc. is a Tokyo-based digital health startup founded in 2014, specializing in the development of mobile applications aimed at treating various diseases. The company is recognized for its innovative approach to healthcare, particularly with its nicotine addiction treatment app launched in February 2015, which was developed in collaboration with the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Keio University’s School of Medicine. CureApp’s platform not only promotes clinical trials but also focuses on providing real-time, personalized guidance for lifestyle diseases through a cloud-based system that analyzes daily activity logs. This enables patients to manage their conditions more effectively, addressing health issues that are often overlooked by traditional medications and devices.

Minsetsu, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in developing an online investment platform designed to facilitate communication between corporate investor relations (IR) departments and institutional investors. Established in 2015, Minsetsu offers a range of services that include corporate access for investors and capital access for corporations, alongside investment research tools tailored for institutional investors and sell-side analysts. The platform streamlines IR activities by addressing communication challenges and provides valuable financial information to listed company IR managers, institutional investors, and securities firms. Through its innovative solutions, Minsetsu aims to enhance the efficiency of investor relations and improve access to investment opportunities.

Crowd Realty, Inc. operates a crowdfunding platform focused on real estate assets and loans secured by real estate in Japan and internationally. Established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, the company facilitates stable, medium to long-term funding solutions for commercial real estate and urban development projects, including the renovation and revitalization of underutilized properties. Through its online marketplace, Crowd Realty enables both domestic and foreign investors to engage in real estate investment opportunities, allowing individuals to contribute smaller amounts of capital towards various projects. The platform aims to provide a unique investment environment, adapting to the evolving needs of businesses and investors in the real estate sector.

Port Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in various domain-specific vertical media and content marketing tailored to user needs in Japan. Founded in 2011, it operates financial information platforms that facilitate money management through services focused on increasing, borrowing, and saving. Additionally, Port offers a career information platform that connects users with employment opportunities and recruiting companies, enhancing career transition and job matching. The company also provides an online healthcare platform aimed at improving lifestyle habits, supervised by medical professionals, as well as a medical information site addressing lifestyle diseases for individuals and enterprises. Formerly known as Social Recruiting Co., Ltd., Port Inc. rebranded in 2015 to reflect its broader service offerings in internet media and technology across the fields of career, finance, and healthcare.

Founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1997, SpiderPlus develops software solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship product, SPIDERPLUS, is a site communication platform that manages and shares drawings and photos, aiming to enhance project quality, safety, and environmental friendliness.

CellAxia Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in the development of cell therapy drugs. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of biological therapies aimed at treating intractable autoimmune diseases. CellAxia is dedicated to advancing research in cell therapy by enabling researchers to utilize challenging cell types, such as primary and cancer stem cell cultures, to identify and create innovative therapeutic cell-based solutions for the healthcare sector.

Founded in 2011, Megakaryon is a Japanese biotechnology company specializing in the development of blood products derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Its primary focus is on creating platelets and red blood cells independent of traditional blood donations.

EdiGENE Japan, now known as Modalis Therapeutics Corporation, is an emerging biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 2016, it specializes in the research and development of innovative therapeutics aimed at addressing serious genetic disorders. The company utilizes its proprietary CRISPR-GNDM technology, which allows for locus-specific modulation of gene expression and histone modification without the necessity for double-stranded DNA cleavage or traditional gene editing techniques. Modalis Therapeutics has established a solid intellectual property foundation, including licenses from the University of Tokyo, to support its focus on developing treatments for orphan genetic diseases and other unmet medical needs.

Founded in Tokyo in 2014, Plants Laboratory specializes in research and development of plant factory technologies. It offers consulting services, energy-saving indoor farms, hydroponics systems, and sustainable agricultural products.

Littlesoftware Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2014 that specializes in emotional analysis using biological information, particularly brain wave data. The company offers a human affective computing platform designed to optimize brain wave patterns in patients. By converting biological data collected during experiments, Littlesoftware develops artificial intelligence solutions that support data analysis and assist in the creation of tailored business applications. Through its innovative technology, Littlesoftware aims to advance the understanding of brain science and enhance the effectiveness of emotional analysis.

AI CROSS Inc. is a Tokyo-based service company founded in 2015 that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance communication between enterprises and their customers. As a leading messaging service provider in Japan, AI CROSS offers a comprehensive 2-way SMS service, benefiting from direct connections with all major carriers in the country. This allows the company to deliver high-quality messaging solutions to a diverse array of clients, including SMS aggregators, application developers, and businesses in sectors such as finance and human resources. In addition to its messaging services, AI CROSS provides innovative products like AIX Message SMS, a corporate SMS service, and InCircle, a business chatbot solution, both designed to improve operational efficiency for its customers.