Masato Horiuchi

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures audio and video equipment, consumer as well as commercial electronics. The company's operations are carried out through the following divisions: Consumer, Commercial, Components and Others. Consumer division deals with television, DVD player, air conditioners, washing machines, digital cameras, cellular phones and LCD projectors. Commercial division deals with showcases and commercial air conditioners. Components division deals with semiconductors, liquid crystal panels, electronic parts and batteries. The Others division deals with distribution, maintenance and housing. The company was founded in February 1947 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

BELLSYSTEM24, Inc. provides customer relationship management solutions. It offers CRM outsourcing, technology, and consulting services. The firm's solutions encompass digital communications, social CRM, voices of customer’s analysis, call reduction, inside sales, operation performance management system, training, Q-One Awards, and Knowledge Ring. The company was founded on September 20, 1982 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of ITOCHU Corp., A2 Healthcare Corp. provides clinical development support. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of GMO Internet Group, Inc., JWord Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that develops and markets keyword search software. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded by Eihyo Ou, Hai Yin Shen. JWord Co. was acquired by GMO AD Partners, Inc. from GMO Internet Group, Inc. on March 05, 2013 for $15.17 million.

AvanStrate, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of glass substrates for Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal displays (LCDs). It offers LCD glass substrates which are used in LCD televisions, LCD monitors for personal computers, mobile phones, touch panels, and three-dimensional televisions. The company was founded on May 21, 1991 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Hanergy Thin Film Power Group Ltd. is an investment holding company, which engages in the manufacture, research and development, design, sale, and delivery of thin film solar energy modules production equipment and turnkey production lines. It operates through the Manufacturing and Downstream segments. The Manufacturing segment includes construction of turnkey production lines for the manufacture of both amorphous silicon-based and CIGS thin-film solar photovoltaic modules and the technological development and production of GaAs thin-film power turnkey production lines. The Downstream segment focuses on the construction of solar farms, rooftop power stations, household systems, and small- to medium-sized enterprises commercial systems; sale of power station; sale of photovoltaic modules, application products and electricity; and provision of engineering services. The company was founded on November 25, 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association operates as an electrical manufacturer association. It consist of Japanese companies in the electrical industry including: power and industrial systems, home appliances and related industries. The firm’s products include boilers and turbines, motors and generators, motor-driven devices, stationery electricals machines, switchgears and switchgear control systems. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Japan.

Part of Golf Digest Online, Inc., Insight KK is a software development and Japanese wholesale company. The company is based in Matsuyama, Japan. Insight KK was acquired by Golf Digest Online, Inc. on March 31, 2010.

The Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a unique public-private partnership aimed at promoting innovation and enhancing the value of businesses in Japan, was launched in July 2009. Leveraging the rich history of Japanese technological prowess, the INCJ aims to provide financial, technological and management support in order to promote the creation of next-generation businesses through 'open innovation,' or the flow of technology and expertise beyond the boundaries of existing organizational structures. The INCJ will draw on funding as well as management and technological expertise from the public and private sectors. The INCJ is actively reviewing various investment opportunities in areas of environment and energy, electronics and IT, bio-tech, and infrastructure such as water supply, railway service, and nuclear power supply. Each investment will be thoroughly vetted to ensure it meets the exacting standards of the INCJ's Innovation Network Committee, which will make the final investment decisions. The INCJ is capitalized at 92 billion yen, with the Japanese government injecting 82 billion yen and 19 private corporations (refer to details in Appendix below) providing a further 10 billion yen. The government will also provide guarantees up to a total of 800 billion yen for INCJ investments, giving it an investment capability of approximately 900 billion yen (US$10 billion). The INCJ will be established for a period of 15 years.

NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc operates as a program production and broadcasting company. It offers research and coordination, repair vehicle operation, arranging shooting crew, and facility. The company was founded on March 2, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of NEW Asurion Corp., Asurion Japan KK is a Japanese company that provides customer service and support for mobile phones and other electronic devices. The company is based in Minato, Japan. Asurion Japan KK offers a range of services, including device protection plans, technical support, and customer service. The company has over 6.5 million customers and employs approximately 1,300 people, including 400 customer service representatives. Asurion Japan KK is committed to providing excellent customer service and ensuring customer satisfaction. Tokiko Ide has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Carlyle Japan Asset Management YK (Carlyle Japan Asset Management) is a private equity subsidiary of The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of ITOCHU Corp., Famima Digital One Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that creates various services to match the lifestyle of each customer through digitalization, focusing on payment and financial business, and is working on creating new customer value. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 2000. Famima Digital One Co. has recently launched famipay, which will be available at stores other than FamilyMart from October 1, 2020.

ITOCHU Fuji Partners Co., Ltd. is a private company based in Tokyo, Japan.

PT Excite Indonesia operates as an Indonesian internet company. The private company is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Part of Excite Holdings Co., Ltd., PT. Creative Visions Indonesia is an integrated digital agency based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Indonesian company provides solutions for digital needs, from digital marketing to creative works. The company has achieved the "Google Here Agency" title and offer services such as digital marketing, SEO, and digital marketing strategy. PT. Creative Visions Indonesia was acquired by Excite Japan Co., Ltd., a SUB of Excite Holdings Co., Ltd. from istyle, Inc. on September 30, 2015 for $1.37 million.

Puzzle Ring Co., Ltd. provides business setting services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Puzzle Ring Co. was founded in 2014 by Yukihiro Yamamura.

Toshiba Digital Solutions Corp. provides systems solutions and services. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.

CTC First Contact KK provides business process outsourcing services. Its services include service desk and contact center operations, education and training, manual creation, outbound and back office services. The company was founded on April 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.