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Gifu Shimbun Digital is the Gifu-focused news site of Gifu Shimbun. Its homepage links to incident and accident reports, society, local topics, politics and administration, business, personnel, sports, education and children, features and series, and weather and disaster information. Separate weather widgets cover Mino and Hida; the page also displays earthquake bulletins, news flashes, and rankings for 24 hours, one week, and one month. Regional features include Gifu high-school baseball, research on local high schools, local-history series, business and personnel information, and event and leisure listings for Gifu and Tokai. A section labeled Digiori and links to digital-original articles are also visible. Readers can find the morning-paper list, newspaper-page viewer, member registration and login, subscription information, and the publisher’s app guide. Other links lead to weather and disaster features, live-camera information, videos, podcasts, events, and related publisher services. The homepage shows registration and subscription entry points but does not establish a price or access rule that applies to every article. This regional newspaper site brings together Gifu and Tokai news, public affairs, sports, education, local culture, and events, along with access to digital and page-viewing services.

Keio Net Shopping is the official online shop operated by the Japanese Keio Department Store. It sells gifts, food and sweets, wine and other drinks, cosmetics, fashion, lifestyle goods, baby and children’s items, and gift certificates. Shoppers can search products, choose categories, sign in, and use a member page and cart; seasonal events, rankings, and store-pickup items are also featured. The site explains Keio Group points, gift wrapping and message bands, shopping guidance for orders, payment and delivery, and store information. It provides an online way to find and order department-store food, gifts, beauty products, and household goods.

Mouse Computer’s official Japanese shop sells configurable build-to-order personal computers. Its catalog includes desktops, laptops, tablets, workstations, servers, and displays, with browsing by intended use and hardware specifications. The site presents mouse for general computing, G-TUNE and NEXTGEAR for gaming, DAIV for creative work, and MousePro for business customers. Many product listings let shoppers choose components such as processors and memory, while the storefront also provides search, sales, campaigns, account access, and a cart. Product pages explain warranty, delivery timing, shipping, and after-sales support, and the site links to the company’s physical stores.

Japan’s National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, known as NARO, carries out basic and applied research and development to support the country’s agriculture and food industries. Its nationwide institutes study subjects including crops, food, farm machinery, agricultural environments and animal health. The organization’s site presents research programs, published results and press releases, and helps producers, companies, researchers, students and the general public find information intended for them. It also shares standard operating procedures for applying research findings, along with information about crop varieties, patents, joint research and technology transfer. One research release describes an AI soil-diagnosis system developed for thirteen crops, including rice. It uses soil-analysis and farm-operation data to assess soil conditions and suggest improvements; NARO reports that its recommendations reached at least 90 percent agreement with expert recommendations across the thirteen crops. The release also explains how additional regional or producer data can be used to adapt a model. This is presented as a research result, not as a generally available product or public tool.

RUNNET is a Japanese running portal for discovering races and connecting with other runners. Visitors can search events by name, date, location, and event type, browse regional listings, and filter for races that are still accepting entries. The site also features race results and photos, participant reports and reviews, running news and articles, training events, product reviews, runner Q&A, and listings for teams and running partners. Public event details and reports can be read without signing in. RUNNET says membership is free; a particular race may charge its own entry fee set by the organizer.

The official Monex Securities website presents online brokerage services and investing information for individual customers. Products include Japanese, US, and Chinese stocks, investment trusts, bonds, FX, crypto assets, futures and options, precious metals, NISA and iDeCo, and managed-investing services. The site explains account opening and online trading and introduces apps, tools, a points program, d-card fund investing, and investing through the d-payments app. Visitors can access market updates, investment reports, IPO and PO information, online seminars, and the Manekuri investing publication. Fee details, FAQs, customer support, company information, security guidance, trading rules, and investment risks are also provided.

Shonai Bank’s official website explains banking services for individuals and businesses, with a focus on the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture. Personal banking information covers accounts and deposits, investment trusts and NISA, foreign-currency deposits, home, car and education loans, insurance, iDeCo, and inheritance-related services. The site also links to Shogin Direct online banking, the bank app, transfers, foreign exchange, payment services, and debit cards. Visitors can search for branches and ATMs, check rates and fees and investment-trust values, book consultations, or browse frequently asked questions. Business users can find corporate online banking and Shogin Big Advance, alongside bank information, news, and careers.

Bill One is a Japanese cloud service for corporate accounting operations, provided by Sansan. It supports work involving invoice receipt and issuance, expense reimbursement, and accounts receivable management. The official site explains how invoice and receipt information is digitized and handled in business workflows, and separates guidance for its product areas. It also offers implementation inquiries, product materials, user help, and instructions for sending invoices to business partners.

CodeZine is a Japanese information publication for software developers, operated by publisher Shoeisha. It features development articles, technology news, columns, interviews, event reports and book information, covering application development, infrastructure, AI, developer tools, and UX and design. Its practical material ranges from introductory technology topics to AI in development and engineering careers, helping people involved in software work learn and address challenges. Free membership is required to read the complete archive and receive member newsletters.

The Japan Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (JEMA) is an industry association made up of companies and organizations involved in Japan’s electrical equipment industry, spanning power-generation and transmission infrastructure, industrial equipment, and home appliances. Founded in 1948, it aims to strengthen the industry’s international competitiveness, improve social and living infrastructure, and contribute to a sustainable society. The official site provides technical information on power and industrial systems, appliances, renewable energy, and smart energy; JEM standards; government and association statistics; and production, shipment, trade, and order data for electrical equipment. It also publishes policy proposals, reports, standards, seminars, awards, and exhibition information, along with guidance on product safety, energy efficiency, appliance use, climate action, and carbon neutrality.

Nissen's official Japanese online store sells women's and men's clothing and underwear, plus-size fashion, kidswear, baby and maternity products, furniture and storage, curtains and bedding, kitchen and household goods, cosmetics and health items, food, and nursewear. Shoppers can search products, browse categories and rankings, find new arrivals, check sales, coupons and points, view digital catalogs, and consult order-support information.

Rakuten Mobile is a Japanese mobile carrier offering smartphone and phone plans, devices, promotions, coverage information, and customer support. Its plans include Rakuten Saikyo, whose price varies with data use, and Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT, which bundles U-NEXT entertainment. The company also provides home and fixed internet options such as Rakuten Hikari and Rakuten Turbo; unlimited data use may be subject to speed controls during congestion.

This is the Japanese corporate website of Toyota Motor Corporation. It publishes official news about vehicles, motorsports, and company activities, and provides company profiles, management principles, executive information, sales and production results, domestic and overseas sites, research, and group-company details. Visitors can also find investor relations, sustainability reports, recall notices, factory and museum visits, and car-learning content for children. Links to Toyota’s related official sites are collected here. The portal presents corporate information and announcements rather than direct vehicle checkout or dealer sales.

ORIX Life’s official Japanese site helps individuals explore life insurance, applications, and policyholder procedures. Its catalog includes death, medical, and cancer insurance, foreign-currency policies, specified-disease coverage, and plans for people with pre-existing conditions. Visitors can simulate premiums, request brochures, use an insurance guide, compare needs by purpose or life stage, and find consultation options. The customer section explains benefit claims, contract and address changes, and payment-method procedures. FAQs, an insurance glossary, important disclosures, policy terms, company information, and news are also available.

The official Yofuku no Aoyama online shop focuses on suits and businesswear for men and women. Its categories include jackets, trousers, dress shirts, formalwear, casual clothing, shoes, and accessories. Shoppers can search products, browse sales, rankings, and new arrivals, and use member accounts, carts, and order guidance. The site links to store search, in-store pickup and reservations, returns and exchanges, clothing rental, and the SHITATE made-to-order suit service. This Aoyama Trading apparel store combines online shopping with physical-store information and customer support.

shoeisha.jp is the SHOEISHA iD member portal operated by Japanese publisher Shoeisha. After signing in, users can manage their profile and account settings, review linked media services, adjust newsletter subscriptions, and check event registrations. The portal also lists SEshop order, delivery-address, purchase-history, and ebook-download sections, and provides links to Shoeisha web publications covering software development, enterprise IT, marketing, HR, AI, and product work, as well as its bookshop and seminars.

AI Market is a Japanese matching service that helps organizations find, compare, and select AI development companies and services. Its site organizes providers by areas such as generative AI and large language models, AI agents, image recognition, demand forecasting, speech recognition, and retrieval-augmented generation. Visitors can compare listed options and request materials themselves, or ask an AI-focused consultant to understand their business needs and propose candidates. The consultation process may cover the goal, target operations, available data, organizational setup, budget, and schedule; the site says recommendations are selected from partner providers reviewed under its own criteria. Its FAQ states that consultation and introductions are free for customers and that customers contract directly with the selected provider. It also discloses that listed companies may pay listing fees or referral compensation. The site additionally offers implementation examples, practical AI articles, guides, and event information.

Cinema Today is a Japanese film-news and information site operated by Cinema Today Inc. It publishes current movie reporting, features, interviews, trailers and other videos, film profiles, release information, weekend box-office rankings, and critics’ short reviews. Readers can explore upcoming and popular titles as well as dedicated coverage of film festivals and awards, including the Academy Awards and Tokyo International Film Festival. The site combines entertainment journalism with practical discovery tools for films, reviews, and rankings.

Lasertec's official website presents the company's research-and-development-focused, fab-lite business and its inspection and measurement solutions for semiconductors, flat-panel displays, and related fields. Visitors can explore its technologies, products, corporate information, and news about tools used to inspect and measure advanced manufacturing processes.