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SANKEN is a university-affiliated research institute at The University of Osaka, with research divisions spanning information and quantum science, materials and beam science, and biological and molecular science. It aims to contribute to industry and society by addressing challenges in the environment, energy, medicine, and safety, connecting fundamental research with practical use. Its Industrial Science AI Center conducts practical AI research and supports AI adoption; it also develops systems that link automated research-data collection, database creation, and AI analysis. The official site provides information about research fields and researchers, publications and results, awards, news, events, admissions, recruitment, industry-academia collaboration, and institute-originated ventures.

HEROZ’s Japanese site presents AI services built on machine-learning and deep-learning technology developed through its shogi AI work. The company applies these methods to business challenges in fields such as finance, construction, and entertainment. Its corporate support spans problem definition and planning, data assessment, AI-model development, integration with existing systems, and ongoing operation and improvement. The site features cases including mortgage-fraud detection, building-structure planning assistance, and AI agents for financial work, alongside service, news, and investor information.

The official Japan Post Holdings site provides company and management information about the Japan Post Group. It links to group information, shareholder and investor relations, news, sustainability, careers, and procurement pages. The site also links to the group companies Japan Post, Japan Post Bank, and Japan Post Insurance. Visitors can find company and organizational details as well as governance, compliance, and privacy information. Parcel tracking and post-office procedures are directed to Japan Post’s service site, so this is the holding company’s corporate portal rather than the operational postal-service website.

Nippon Life’s official Japanese site covers insurance for individuals and businesses, policyholder procedures, and corporate pensions. Personal products include Mirai no Katachi, the single-premium whole-life plan My Stage, and the savings plan Chokotsumi. Visitors can browse types of coverage and use a simple needs assessment to explore options. Customers can review contract information and services through Nissay My Page, the official app, and a procedures directory. The site also describes corporate insurance and pension services and provides FAQs, consultation contacts, company and investor information, news, sustainability content, disaster guidance, and financial-crime warnings.

The Japan Apparel-Fashion Industry Council (JAFIC) is an industry association whose stated purpose is to support the sound development of Japan’s apparel sector and improve people’s clothing and everyday life. Its official overview lists research on more efficient apparel production and distribution, collecting and providing industry information, international exchange, workforce development, recommendations to government agencies, and coordination with related organizations. The site publishes a member directory, committee activities, seminars and training, a CSR charter, current news, and membership information. Its committees cover topics including the environment, human resources, logistics, quality, and trade. JAFIC also provides a supply-chain greenhouse-gas accounting guideline and information about business-matching opportunities through JAFIC PLATFORM.

Mitsubishi Motors is a Japanese automaker, and its corporate site provides company, brand, and newsroom information. It has dedicated sections for sustainability, investor relations, and careers. Company announcements and product or technology news appear here, while vehicle model details and customer inquiries link to a separate Japanese product site. Sustainability pages cover environmental, social, governance, and human-rights initiatives and related reports. Investors can find management information, business results, financial data, stock information, and an IR library.

minne is a Japanese handmade marketplace operated by GMO Pepabo, where shoppers can discover and purchase works listed by creators and brands. Its main categories include accessories, fashion, bags and wallets, stationery, and baby and kids’ goods, with additional sections for antique and vintage items, food, digital content, and gift tickets. Visitors can search by keyword or explore shops and creators, then browse product rankings, selected works, curated features, and newly listed items. Product pages show prices and item information, while shop pages present a creator’s listings and profile; the service also provides registration, sign-in, a cart, and guides for starting to sell. The marketplace includes articles about making and design, event announcements and updates, a help center and FAQs, plus iOS and Android app links for people buying or selling creator-made goods.

The official Sony Assurance website in Japan provides personal insurance information, online application routes, policyholder procedures, and support after an incident. Its product pages cover motor, fire, medical, overseas travel, and pet insurance and explain the available product information and coverage. Prospective customers can access an online motor-insurance quotation and application, while existing policyholders can find contract and renewal procedures. The site links to accident reporting and roadside assistance, frequently asked questions, contact channels, and notices related to natural disasters. Company information, news, and warnings about insurance claims and home-repair services complete the official portal for Sony Assurance products and customer services in Japan.

Jomo Shimbun Digital is the online news and sports service of Jomo Shimbun, focused on Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Its main navigation groups coverage into morning newspaper pages, crime and accidents, local topics, sports, politics and administration, the economy, society, features and series, national and international news, and photos and videos. Separate links lead to northern and southern parts of Gunma, while the homepage also shows local events, sports schedules and results, visual reports, and time-window access rankings. Some stories are labeled as exclusive to the digital edition, and some series carry a paid-content label. The site links to a newspaper-page viewer, subscription application, account login, and a one-week trial, but the homepage does not establish a single access rule or price for all articles. Embedded public-safety areas display earthquake information, evacuation notices, warnings, civil-protection information, river-flood alerts, and volcanic alerts. Readers can use the service to follow local reporting, prefectural affairs, society, business, and sports in Gunma and to find the newspaper’s print-page and digital-edition information.

Kyoto University’s official portal presents undergraduate and graduate education alongside research across many fields. It links to the university profile, faculties and graduate schools, admissions, student support, research and industry collaboration, international exchange, and community engagement. Applicants, current students, alumni, local residents, companies, and researchers can follow information paths designed for their needs. The site publishes research results, university news, public lectures, and other events. It also gathers campus facilities, access information, recruitment, and publications with its academic and partnership resources.

Yokogawa Electric’s Japanese site presents industrial automation, control, and measurement technologies for sectors such as energy, chemicals, power, pharmaceuticals, food, water infrastructure, semiconductors, and automotive. It organizes products and services across information, control, and measurement, and describes consulting, project execution, lifecycle services, and industry-specific solutions. Visitors can also access technical documents and videos, company news, investor relations, sustainability information, and careers.

Hulu Japan is a Japan-focused streaming service for watching movies, television series, anime, and entertainment programs on demand. Its catalog includes Japanese and international dramas, films, documentaries, variety shows, live programming, and online TV, with rankings and curated collections to help viewers browse. The navigation separates domestic and overseas series, anime, Korean and other Asian titles, movies, documentaries, variety programs, live TV, and catch-up episodes. A monthly subscription covers part of the catalog, while selected titles and live streams are offered separately for rental or purchase. The site also has a comic section with rankings, genre collections, and free or discounted selections, and supports viewing on televisions, game systems, phones, tablets, and computers.

Chugoku Shimbun Digital is the news site operated by The Chugoku Shimbun, covering Hiroshima Prefecture and the wider Chugoku region of western Japan. Its sections organize reporting on regional news, society, business, politics and administration, appointments, sports, daily life, culture and entertainment, education, and events. The site also publishes special features and series, digital-only stories, opinion pieces, editorials, the Tenpūroku column, reader submissions, and photo- and video-led visual news. Local coverage includes dedicated pages for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Sanfrecce Hiroshima, as well as maps about Hiroshima redevelopment, traffic accidents, and okonomiyaki. The homepage links to a newspaper-page viewer, weather information, audio news, event listings, horoscope content, and transport resources for Hiroshima Electric Railway, buses, JR, and expressways. Some article cards are marked as limited to members, and subscription and login links are visible; the homepage does not establish one access rule for every story. This is the publisher’s digital source for Hiroshima and Chugoku regional reporting alongside Japanese and international news, sports, culture, and everyday information.

Rurubu Travel is a Japanese booking site for hotels and ryokan inns in Japan and overseas. Visitors can search by destination, check-in and check-out dates, and number of guests. The site presents property information, discount coupons, and recommended travel features. It also links to domestic tours and themed travel content. Account registration and reservation lookup tools are available to customers.

Skypaktours is a booking site for domestic trips using flights operated by Skymark. Its Tasutabi dynamic package combines air tickets with accommodation. Searches can specify the departure airport, destination, outbound and return dates, lodging dates, and number of travelers. The site also lists domestic package tours, brochure products, and trips with rental cars. It provides online booking for Japan trips that combine air travel and a place to stay.

Tokyo Gas’s corporate and group website brings together services for households and businesses and information about the company. Household pages cover city-gas and electricity plans, contracts and moving procedures, usage and bills, and repairs or replacement of home equipment. Business pages describe energy, engineering, and related solutions, while emergency and supply-disruption information is also available. The site publishes energy and decarbonization news, lifestyle articles, and recipes. Its Japanese sections help visitors find customer services and company information.

HuffPost Japan is the Japanese-language edition of an international news outlet covering events in Japan and around the world. Its official homepage groups material into areas such as featured stories, editors’ choices, news, world, economy, politics, art and culture, life, SDGs, columns and opinion, and special coverage. The visible stories span disasters, public affairs, health, everyday life, the environment, business, and culture, giving readers both domestic reporting and international perspectives. A video section links to the Japanese edition’s official YouTube channel. Some projects produced with companies or organizations carry a “PRESENTED BY” label, which identifies sponsored initiatives separately from standard editorial coverage. Readers can browse updates, commentary, interviews, and topic-based features from the homepage. The site is a broad Japanese-language current-affairs and lifestyle publication rather than a single-topic specialist outlet.

The Japan Publishing Organization for Information Infrastructure (JPO) supports shared information systems used by Japan’s publishing industry and book trade. Its work includes managing ISBN/Japan Book Codes and magazine codes, maintaining and distributing bibliographic data, and developing publishing infrastructure. The site explains these activities, provides industry reference materials, news, and membership information, and links to related services such as the ISBN Japan Book Code Management Center, JPRO Publishing Information Registration Center, bookstore master administration, and the publishing bibliographic database. It describes the systems used to identify publications and circulate their catalog information across Japan’s publishing sector.

CIAJ is Japan’s industry association for communications and information networks. Its site explains the association’s role and activities, lists international partner organizations, and publishes ICT market statistics and trends, information on telecommunications-equipment production and trade, news releases, and related industry updates.