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Japan Business Report Feb 2019

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Crossing the few remaining suspended vine bridges in Lya Valley is a breathtaking experience. Photos: Alamy

Shikoku reveals the beauty of nature

Japan’s smallest island, has a great deal to offer – from picturesque scenery to a beautiful shrine, hot springs and a dance museum

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Dance festivals are a hit with tourists

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Fostering stronger trade ties is a key objective

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Osaka Sanitary promotes safety and efficiency with environment-friendly plant equipment

The company’s love for innovation has given clients a distinct advantage against the competition

Tomosaburo Uno, president

M. Watanabe targets major expansion drive

Semiconductor industry supplier seeks partners and investors to boost product and technology range

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NSS on lookout for new cruise line clients

Ship and building interior design and construction company targets new customers further afield

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Fukutaro highlights the culinary attractions of Fukuoka

Food firm Fukutaro tempts the taste buds with a genuine slice of heritage cuisine

Hiroyuki Tanaka, vice-president and representative director

Taitec seeks to capitalise on Japan and US markets

Japan’s leading maker of instruments for life science and environmental tests offers revolutionary vaccine production tech with biotech incubator shaker

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DRG helps clients spread the word

DRG writing services unit help clients get their message and branding cross

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Nihon KOSO strengthens global reach with acquisition of Parcol’s control valve business

The world’s biggest names have come to trust Nihon KOSO for the design and manufacture of high-performance valves

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Feel healthy and live life to the fullest with Fordays

Fordays is the third-largest multilevel marketing company in Japan, with annual sales surpassing 42 billion yen

Keiko Wada, president

Satake Precision Technology finds niche growth market with tactile sensors for consumer robotics

Satake’s subsidiary Touchence offers the world’s first tactile sensors that can detect three-dimensional deformation and have a soft and flexible texture

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Kosei Pharmaceutical safeguards steady supply of low-cost generic drugs

The region’s leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer ensures a stable supply of safe, high-quality and low-cost pharmaceutical products

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Nogawa Chemical advances high-performance sealants for Asia’s build-up

High-performance sealants have helped ensure passenger safety and comfort ever since Japan’s bullet trains came to commercial operation in 1964

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Takayuki Nogawa, president

Togawa Industry proves the business imperative of responding to market change

The industrial hose producer enjoys long-term relationships with customers such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Sharp, Panasonic and Hitachi

Ikuo Yokota, president

Oppen opens doors for international partnerships with total beauty philosophy

Oppen celebrated its 65th anniversary last year, continuing to specialise in basic and anti-ageing skincare solutions

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SHOWA GLOVE strengthens grip in Asia

‘Always innovating and never imitating’ makes SHOWA GLOVE a market leader

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Sankyo Seisakusho provides stepping stone for customers’ success

The company’s core technology is the roller gear cam, which was developed in the 1970s. Since then, it has been integrated into new products

Hiroumi Ogawa, owner and president

Showa Denki raises brand to the global stage with Japanese quality blowers

The company first ventured beyond Japan in 2010, and has since continued to strengthen its presence internationally

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Ichiei Foods builds loyalty around unconventional and fun snacks

For snack manufacturer Ichiei Foods, the affinity is more personal because it comes with clever word play and unexpected products that evoke merriment

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Futamura Chemical’s focused growth delivers endless benefits to clients

Futamura, the leader in plastic film for packaging, cellulose film and activated carbon, is forging ahead with research to deliver even better quality products

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Yasuo Nagae, president

Toyama changes with markets but stays true to principles

Toyama stays abreast of trends and aims to strengthen European presence and reputation for reliability

Takuro Toyama, CEO

Miyazaki raises the wire bar

Miyazaki Machinery Systems shows a cutting-edge performance on quality

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AnGes aims to remain a drug pioneer

Biotech venture company AnGes aims to boost reputation for pioneering drug innovation

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FJ Hotels shows a more relaxed Japan

FJ Hotels’ Forza brand expansion drive offers a taste of Kyushu hospitality and culture

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Kunihiko Kiyohara, president

Makino vows to keep its edge in machine tools

Advanced manufacturing tools maker Makino uses technology to help Japan

Yoshinobu Makino, president

Hirai Denkeiki transforms customer base

Hirai Denkeiki plans to use proprietary ‘super’ technology to widen product portfolio and client list

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Sakae Lace sets its sights on China and India

Sakae Lace aims to boost sales presence in China and India outwear markets

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