Yoshio Hirako

MUFG Bank Ltd. engages in the business of financial services. It provides commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, leasing and others. The company was founded on August 15, 1919 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

TradeStation Group, Inc. through its principal operating subsidiaries, TradeStation Securities, Inc. and TradeStation Forex, Inc. offers the TradeStation analysis and trading platform to the active trader and certain institutional trader markets. The TradeStation platform offers state-of-the-art electronic order execution and enables clients to design, test, optimize, monitor and automate their own custom Equities, Options, Futures and Forex trading strategies. TradeStation Securities, Inc. (Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC, NSCC, DTC, OCC & NFA) is a licensed securities broker-dealer and a registered futures commission merchant, and also a member of the Boston Options Exchange, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, International Securities Exchange and NASDAQ OMX. Its TradeStation Prime Services division, based in New York, seeks to provide prime brokerage services, including securities lending, to small and mid-sized hedge funds and other firms. TradeStation Forex, Inc. (Member NFA) is a Retail Foreign Exchange Dealer (RFED) that exclusively provides the company’s forex brokerage offering. The company’s technology subsidiary, TradeStation Technologies, Inc. develops and offers strategy trading software tools and subscription services. Its London-based subsidiary, TradeStation Europe Limited, an FSA-authorized brokerage firm, introduces UK and other European accounts to TradeStation Securities, Inc. and TradeStation Forex, Inc. TradeStation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Monex Group, one of the largest online financial services providers in Japan. Monex Group acquired TradeStation in June 2011 as an important step in achieving its goal to become a leading global integrated online financial services group.

Metaps Payment, Inc. provides online payment settlement services. Its solutions are used to complete e-commerce transactions of clients, encompass credit card settlement, convenience store settlement, Event pay, C-Check, electronic money settlement, web account transfer, pay-easy, settlement modules, test application system for chamber of commerce industry, Paysys, EC package, ticket pay, business support systems unit, and rent settlement. The company was founded on March 19, 1999 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd., Space Design, Inc. is a Japanese company that engages in buying, selling, leasing, and brokerage of office buildings, apartments, and real estate properties. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Space Design was acquired by Kenedix, Inc. from Toranomon Kaihatsu KK on October 16, 2013 for $23.80 million.

The International House of Japan, Inc. was founded in 1952 and operates as a foundation that supports cultural exchanges. The non-profit company is based in Minato-ku, Japan.

The Japan Securities Dealers Association operates as its name suggests, serving as an association for securities dealers in Japan. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

C.A. Mobile Ltd. specializes in mobile marketing. It designs mobile solutions and services by examining the ideas and size of the consumer and industry markets. The firm's business areas encompass mobile media, portal, contents, and e-commerce. The company plans and develops mobile media focused on entertainment and interactivity. It operates as a mobile media representative providing marketing consulting, planning, buying, posting advertisements, and reporting. C.A. Mobile was founded on May 31, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

Part of bitFlyer Holdings Co. Ltd., bitFlyer Inc is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Tokyo, Japan. BitFlyer is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, offering secure transactions, advanced charts, and sophisticated order types. Customers can purchase popular cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ripple (xrp), monacoin, and ethereum from as little as 1 yen, and the Japanese company provides real-time market information such as bitcoin charts, prices, and market capitalization. Founded in 2014, the company provides a glossary of bitcoin and virtual currency, explaining a wide range of terms from virtual currency-related terms such as bitcoin, ripple, and ethereum to technical terms such as blockchain and mining.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC Commercial Mortgage Japan KK is a Japanese company that provides commercial mortgage and credit services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of ReproCELL, Inc., ReproCELL Europe Ltd. is a British company that specializes in providing solutions for translating scientific discoveries into therapies. The company is based in Glasgow, UK. The company's expertise lies in human tissue and stem cells, and they offer consultation services to researchers facing challenges in their research. David C. Bunton has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

GREE International Entertainment, Inc. develops software games for mobile phones. Its businesses includes social gaming, social media, advertising, licensing and merchandising. The company was founded by Yoshikazu Tanaka in December 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Phoenix Accounting Singapore Pte Ltd. provides accounting services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Part of Curato Japan KK, Repro Curato KK is a Japanese company that distributes cosmetics, hair materials, and beauty products. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 2016. Repro Curato KK was acquired by Curato Japan KK on July 16, 2021.

Part of Croesus Retail Trust, Croesus Retail Asset Management Pte Ltd. manages and invests in assets and real estate properties. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The CEO of the Singaporean company is Cheng-Wen Chang.

Biopta Ltd. provides biological research and human tissues in drug development. It conducts research on the effect of drug activity prior to clinical trials using fresh human tissues. The firm engages in the use of functional human tissue to predict drug activity prior to clinical trials. It provides lab services, comparative pharmacology, clinical biopsies, in vitro and ex vivo techniques, and customized services, as well as cardiac, vascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, human absorption, skin, and genitourinary related services. The company was founded by David Bunton and Chris Hillier and in 2002 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Stemgent, Inc. develops technology and application solutions for the advancement of stem cell research. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

RC Partners, Inc. engages in the operation and management of investment funds. The company was founded on February 12, 2014 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

BioServe Biotechnologies Ltd. provides genomics products and services. It offers DNA, RNA extractions, genotyping, real time PCR and molecular diagnostic testing services. The company was founded by Ramakrishna Modali and Robert Skurla in 1989 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD.

ReproCELL USA, Inc. is based in Beltsville, MD. Part of ReproCELL, Inc., ReproCELL USA, Inc. is a company that engages in iPS cell research business.

ASM, Inc. is a holding company that provides research, development, and commercialization of Polyrotaxanes. Its product, the SeRM Super Polymer, is a raw polymeric material with improved solubility in solvents, compatibility with other materials for use in other industrial applications. The firm's solution can be used in applications including coating materials and inks, elastomer, and adhesives. The company was founded on March 1, 2005 and is headquartered in Kashiwa, Japan.

Mercuria Investment Co. Ltd. (Mercuria Investment) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2005 as a joint venture of Development Bank of Japan Inc. and Asuka Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Hawkeye Properties 501 Ltd. owns commercial properties. The private company is based in London, UK.

Ruk01 Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK.

re-plus, Inc. provides property-related financial services. Their business includes finance arrangement of non-recourse loans, construction management and operation/management of investment real estate. re-plus was established in September 2002 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

The Tokyo Star Bank Ltd. engages in the commercial banking business. Its services include the deposits, loans, domestic and foreign exchanges, securities, and brokerage services. The company was founded on June 11, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mercuria Investment Co., Ltd. provides investment advisory and management. Its activities include corporate investment, real estate, lease, and infrastructure. The company was founded on October 5, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Spring Asset Management Ltd. (Hong Kong) engages in the management of assets of Spring Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The company was founded on January 29, 2013 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Deepcore, Inc. (Deepcore) is a venture capital subsidiary of publicly traded company SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9884) founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.