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Japan Business Report 2020

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Japan Business Report 2020

Katsumi Takano, president

Tokyo University of Agriculture applies practical science to foster farmers and society

Nurturing preferred partnerships with local governments, particularly in Africa, Tokyo NODAI works extensively with farmer associations in activities including farmer education in Djibouti on water shortage solutions, genetics studies on yam harvesting in Nigeria and rice cultivation in Tanzania

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Snack innovator Oyatsu takes market by storm with savoury ramen snack

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NiKKi Fron revolutionises production processes for high-performance plastic

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AXS Satow designs lasting harmony between nature and society

A world-renowned and multi-awarded design and architectural company, AXS understands how societies are changing and adapts its concepts and designs to fit the market’s evolving needs

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Masaharu Hosoda, president. Photo: Yasushi Nishimura

Morita Chemical completes fluorine value chain in China with new production facility

Morita Chemical seeks to elevate its capacity to be at the forefront of the fluorine compound industry with its new plant in one of the world’s largest manufacturing and distribution hub – China

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Baroque sets fashion trend in Asia-Pacific’s e-commerce craze, beginning with China

Veering away from traditional mass media marketing, Baroque has begun to embrace the future of new retail by fusing the best of online and offline commerce

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TOK supports clients with one-stop shop for customised mechanical assemblies

Leveraging more than 80 years of technical experience and a dedicated research and development team, TOK combines Japanese quality, mechanical core parts assembly and customisation all under one roof

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Keisuke Yoshikawa, president

Sumitomo Seika accelerates green chemistry using its core technologies

An entire division focused on manufacturing and selling water-soluble polymers, polymer beads, emulsion, latex and functional materials, the sector creates tremendous impact with sustainable high functionality

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Meltex covers wider footprint in Asia with next-generation surface-treatment chemicals

Meltex supports its biggest customers in countries such as Japan, South Korea, mainland China, Taiwan, Thailand and Germany. The company is building a new factory in Japan and boosting production capacity in Thailand

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Ohtori readies smart electronics innovation for global distribution

Okamoto Electronics is set to launch overseas a total package solution combining mobile communication and robotics technology

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From left, Takayoshi Okamoto, president, and Hiroshi Okamoto, chairman

Simple restaurant operations key to Fujio Food System’s expansion

Tempura from fresh and seasonal ingredients, home-made dishes and cooking that combines Japanese and Western influences are what customers can expect with the company’s international expansion

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Masahiro Fujio, president

Calbee eyes a bigger bite of the global snack market

The Japanese snack market leader is behind the Asian phenomenon Honey Butter Chips and well-known Jagabee potato sticks, among others

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Osaka Vacuum focuses on China to help spur smart innovation

Japan’s technological pioneer in vacuum engineering, Osaka Vacuum is a prolific and award-winning innovator

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TORIDOLL excites customers worldwide with open-kitchen approach

The food service group continues its growth as a leader in the udon market in Japan and has enjoyed a strong global following for all its restaurant labels comprising Merugame Udon, TamJai Noodle, Wok to Walk, Pokeworks, Shoryu, Boat Noodle and Monster Curry

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Takaya Awata, president and CEO

Home appliance developer and supplier Koizumi aids modern lifestyles in Asia

Koizumi seeks to promote chic lifestyles within Asean, and welcomes partnerships with distributors who possess strong local knowledge and extensive sales channels in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Indonesia

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Yuji Tanaka, president and CEO

Ishizuka Glass celebrates 200 years of top-notch container packaging

While Ishizuka Glass bears an unrivalled expertise in manufacturing glass products, the company has broken barriers beyond glass since its establishment in 1819, diversifying into paper packaging and PET bottles

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Aohata to spread farm-to-table technological expertise in the region

Shining the spotlight on its technological expertise, Aohata even propagates new varieties of strawberries in China to fit specific purposes such as juicing and mixing with dairy

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GSI Creos builds structure, generates new value in textile, industrial and nanotech fields

The company is a preferred partner of suppliers and manufacturers in the textile and apparel, chemicals, packaging films, cosmetics, automotive, semiconductor and plastic model sectors in the world

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Tadaaki Yoshinaga, president and CEO

Tokio Marine upholds timeless promise to be there for society in times of need

Established by its founders, including Eiichi Shibusawa, the father of Japanese capitalism and Yataro Iwasaki, the founder of Mitsubishi, Tokio Marine became global early on

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Kawaguchi Chemical Industry takes traction in Asia’s rubber, chemical markets

While automotive applications, amid the shift to electric vehicles, continue to drive its revenues, the company is also pursuing growing opportunities in smart electronics, health care and pharmaceuticals, among other hi-tech fields

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Kagome promotes vegetable culture for greater health

Originally renowned throughout Japan as a tomato company, 120-year-old Kagome has transitioned into a fully integrated vegetable company committed to addressing dietary gaps

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Naoyuki Terada, president

Gifu University builds network of ‘glocal’ talents

To promote its internationalisation ideals and attract more enrollees, especially from India and Southeast Asia, Gifu University has opened English courses and broadcasts some lectures on the internet

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Dr Hisataka Moriwaki, president

Fuji Pharma champions women’s health care, forms lasting partnerships to grow globally

By providing the Japanese high-quality standard and a stable supply, we aim to solidify our presence in Asean countries in the short term, and enter the Chinese market in the long term

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KAJIWARA food processing equipment delivers happiness through delicious food

KAJIWARA has earned the trust of more than 10,000 clients in Japan and a growing following from more than 20 countries overseas led by China, Indonesia and the United States

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NCI stabilises ceramic capacitor supply with high-quality barium titanate

Japan’s inorganic chemicals industry pioneer Nippon Chemical Industrial (NCI) will contribute to the future market expansion by continuing to stabilise the supply of speciality chemical materials that support such accelerated digitalisation

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Hirota Tanahashi, president and representative director

ODM Ands poised for overseas expansion with oil formulation and skincare technology

Banking on its oil formulation technology and skincare technology, Ands offers one-of-a-kind formulated products such as lipsticks, cleansing balms, solidified anti-perspirants and more

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Masayoshi Yamada, president and CEO

For facade engineering firm AGB, innovation remains the cornerstone of growth

Underlining its commitment to the overseas market, AGB has been active since 2014 in Singapore, from which it aims to expand into the rest of Asia-Pacific.

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ULVAC-PHI takes on new territories with latest surface analysis tools

The Japanese company has risen to the top-tier league as a fully integrated player, combining its research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities

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