Wards of Tokyo

Aroma Bit Receives Additional Capital Investment Funding From Epson X Investment, Kyocera, and TechAccel Ventures

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Hardware, Data management, Consumer electronics, Technology, Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Companies, Economy of Japan, Electronic engineering, Kyocera, Wards of Tokyo, Epson, Aroma Housewares, Kyoto, Chiyoda, Tokyo, CMOS, Aroma Bit, Epson X Investment, TechAccel Ventures

EB-GB Limited Partnership funded by Epson X Investment Corporation (Representative Director: Yasunori Ogawa, headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto, headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto), and TechAccel investment limited partnership 1 (fund operated by TechAccel Ventures, LLC (Functional Manager: Masatoshi Ohba, headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo)) are the investment partners participating in this new capital investment.

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  • EB-GB Limited Partnership funded by Epson X Investment Corporation (Representative Director: Yasunori Ogawa, headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto, headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto), and TechAccel investment limited partnership 1 (fund operated by TechAccel Ventures, LLC (Functional Manager: Masatoshi Ohba, headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo)) are the investment partners participating in this new capital investment.
  • Aroma Bit launched its silicon CMOS sensor module development kit [5C-SSM-H1] in January of 2021.
  • Aroma Bit Silicon Sensor Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Aroma Bit manages sales for these devices.
  • Aroma Bit is a company that plans, develops, and sells electronic devices such as compact odor sensors as well as innovative new services that use these devices.

The Hokusai Award Executive Committee Began Accepting Entries for the “World Hokusai Award”. Hokusai Award Executive Committee

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Monday, August 3, 2020
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Books, Artists, Visual arts, Hokusai, Katsukawa school, Katsushika Hokusai, Ukiyo-e, Wards of Tokyo, Katsushika

The Hokusai Award Executive Committee (Kotobashi, Sumida Ward, Tokyo) began accepting entries for the World Hokusai Award on July 7, 2020, to discover the Hokusai Katsushika of the next generation.

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  • The Hokusai Award Executive Committee (Kotobashi, Sumida Ward, Tokyo) began accepting entries for the World Hokusai Award on July 7, 2020, to discover the Hokusai Katsushika of the next generation.
  • This year, 2020, is the 260th anniversary of the birth of Hokusai Katsushika.
  • In honor of this rare genius, the committee is holding a World Hokusai Award contest to seek out artists who may be the Hokusai Katsushika of the future.
  • We are looking forward to receiving your entries, which should be reminiscent of Hokusai Katsushika, who is regarded as the originator of Japanese pop culture.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government to trial 5G Antenna-equipped Smart Poles in Cooperation with Sumitomo Corporation and NEC

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Companies, Mitsui, Economy of Japan, Sumitomo Group, Wards of Tokyo, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Sumitomo Corporation, Tokyo, NEC

TOKYO, May 25, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Sumitomo Corporation has concluded an agreement with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the preliminary/trial installation and verification of smart poles being carried out by the government.

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  • TOKYO, May 25, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Sumitomo Corporation has concluded an agreement with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the preliminary/trial installation and verification of smart poles being carried out by the government.
  • Together with NEC Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation intends to install two types of smart poles in the Nishi-shinjuku area of Tokyo by the end of June 2020.
  • In its "TOKYO Data Highway Basic Strategy" formulated in August 2019, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government calls for constructing an ultra-high-speed mobile Internet network in Tokyo.
  • In partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Sumitomo Corporation and NEC will be installing two types of smart poles in the Nishi-shinjuku area by the end of June 2020 to verify their utility under both ordinary and emergency circumstances.

MKI Partner to Provide AI-enabled Mobile Sales productivity App Developed by Indian Startup Company, Vymo

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Wards of Tokyo, Sumitomo Group, MKI, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Mitsui, Tokyo, Cities in Asia, Geography of Japan, Economy of Japan

TOKYO, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; headed by President & CEO Isao Kohiyama; referred hereafter to as "MKI") and Vymo Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; headed by Representative Director & President Masaru Kawakami; referred hereafter to as "Vymo"), the subsidiary of Indian startup Vymo Inc. have launched a business partnership where MKI will engage in the sales of AI-enabled mobile sales support application developed by Vymo (referred hereafter to as "Vymo App") to domestic financial institutions.

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  • TOKYO, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; headed by President & CEO Isao Kohiyama; referred hereafter to as "MKI") and Vymo Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; headed by Representative Director & President Masaru Kawakami; referred hereafter to as "Vymo"), the subsidiary of Indian startup Vymo Inc. have launched a business partnership where MKI will engage in the sales of AI-enabled mobile sales support application developed by Vymo (referred hereafter to as "Vymo App") to domestic financial institutions.
  • For the salespeople of financial institutions that hold numerous corporate clients, appropriate lead management is becoming one of their biggest challenges.
  • With a highly advanced comprehensive competency in all areas of information and communication technology (ICT), MKI has been providing robust solutions to numerous clients wanting to solidify the engagement with their customers more.
  • For inquiries from the media, contact:
    Corporate Communications & CSV Promotion Dept.

OMRON Opens New AUTOMATION CENTER in Tokyo

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Wards of Tokyo, Access control, Industrial automation, Omron, Companies, Economy of Japan, Shinagawa, Science and technology in Japan, Automation

Address: Nippon Express Higashi-Shinagawa Ryutsu Center Bldg., 1-4-8, Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

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  • Address: Nippon Express Higashi-Shinagawa Ryutsu Center Bldg., 1-4-8, Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
    Reservations are necessary to visit ATC-TOKYO.
  • By combining these devices via software, OMRON has developed a variety of unique and highly effective automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.
  • OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of "Sensing & Control + Think."
  • In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technology and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “Hina-Matsuri” Girls’ Doll Festival Art Exhibition

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Children, Consumer, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Wards of Tokyo, Keio Plaza Hotel, Hina, Japanese festivals, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Cities in Asia, Geography of Japan, Honshu

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host an event entitled Hina-Matsuri Girls Doll Festival Art Exhibition to help guests celebrate Japans cultural event known as Girls Doll Festival or Hina-Matsuri from February 1 to March 26, 2020.

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  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host an event entitled Hina-Matsuri Girls Doll Festival Art Exhibition to help guests celebrate Japans cultural event known as Girls Doll Festival or Hina-Matsuri from February 1 to March 26, 2020.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Flower-themed works of art exhibition will be held in the 3rd floor Art Lobby area.
  • Guests can take their flower arrangements home with them to celebrate Girls Doll Festival with their families.
  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) , located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nations capital Tokyo, is one of Japans leading international hotels.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Holds Sports News Photograph Exhibition 2020

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Technology, General Sports, Sports, Entertainment, Photography, Events, Concerts, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Venues of the 1964 Summer Olympics, Wards of Tokyo, Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo, Shinjuku, KPH, Cities in Asia, Geography of Japan, Honshu

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold an exhibition entitled Sports News Photograph Exhibition 2020 The Power of Athletes on the World Stage displaying news photographs that pay tribute to athletes competing in the global sports arena from January 15 (Wednesday) to March 16 (Monday), 2020.

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  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold an exhibition entitled Sports News Photograph Exhibition 2020 The Power of Athletes on the World Stage displaying news photographs that pay tribute to athletes competing in the global sports arena from January 15 (Wednesday) to March 16 (Monday), 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191218005194/en/
    About 40 captivating photographs of athletes competing in the glab sports arena will be displayed at Sports News Photograph Exhibition 2020.
  • This annually held sports news photograph exhibition is designed to support athletes competing inside and outside of Japan, and focus attention upon key moments in their sporting activities through captivating photographs.
  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) , located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nations capital Tokyo, is one of Japans leading international hotels.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts “Staying Cool in Summer – Japanese Wisdom and Beauty” Cultural Exhibition

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Monday, July 29, 2019
Retail, Arts, Museums, Lodging, Entertainment, Destinations, Travel, Manufacturing, Vacation, Textiles, Fashion, Wards of Tokyo, Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku, Yukata, Tokyo, Cities in Asia, Geography of Japan, Honshu

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a cultural exhibition entitled Staying Cool in Summer - Japanese Wisdom and Beauty from August 8 (Thursday) to September 25 (Wednesday), 2019 to display how Japanese use their wisdom and aesthetic sense of beauty to stay cool during the hot summer months.

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  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a cultural exhibition entitled Staying Cool in Summer - Japanese Wisdom and Beauty from August 8 (Thursday) to September 25 (Wednesday), 2019 to display how Japanese use their wisdom and aesthetic sense of beauty to stay cool during the hot summer months.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190729005240/en/
    The intangible cultural property "nagaitachugata" yukata, the casual kimono, using indigo-dye will be displayed as a part of the cultural exhibition entitled "Staying Cool in Summer - Japanese Wisdom and Beauty".
  • The refreshing power of a cool summer breeze is represented in rounded uchiwa fans and folding sensu fans.
  • More photos of the event: https://bit.ly/2MlTMKM
    Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) , located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nations capital Tokyo, is one of Japans leading international hotels.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Offers “Tea Ceremony Experience and Luxurious Accommodations for Families” Package

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Restaurant, Bar, Family, Vacation, Consumer, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Retail, Children, Venues of the 1964 Summer Olympics, Wards of Tokyo, Keio Plaza Hotel, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Cities in Asia, Geography of Japan, Honshu

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will begin offering a special summer accommodation package entitled Tea Ceremony Experience and Luxurious Accommodations for Families from July 20 to September 1, 2019.

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  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will begin offering a special summer accommodation package entitled Tea Ceremony Experience and Luxurious Accommodations for Families from July 20 to September 1, 2019.
  • This accommodation package has been specially designed to keep families with children entertained by providing the unique cultural experience of a Japanese tea ceremony as fond memories of their summer vacation at our Hotel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190716005325/en/
    With the accommodation package, guests with children could experience unique cultural Japanese tea ceremony to learn how to make a green tea and its history.
  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) , located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nations capital Tokyo, is one of Japans leading international hotels.

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Hosts Cinderella Themed Dessert Buffet - “World of Glass Dessert Buffet”

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Women, Entertainment, Technology, Photography, Travel, Destinations, Lodging, Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, Books, Events, Concerts, Consumer, Wards of Tokyo, Shinjuku, Keio Line, Tokyo, Toei Ōedo Line

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special event entitled World of Glass Dessert Buffet based upon Cinderella, the popular fairy tale written by the French author Charles Perrault.

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  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), one of Japans most prestigious international hotels located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a special event entitled World of Glass Dessert Buffet based upon Cinderella, the popular fairy tale written by the French author Charles Perrault.
  • This event will be held at the All Day Dining Jurin Restaurant located on the second floor of our Hotel from April 1 (Monday) to June 30 (Sunday), 2019.
  • Also, our Hotel will prepare a special site within our Hotel based on the concept of Spellbound Maiden Who Became Princess for guests to take commemorative photographs.
  • Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) , located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nations capital Tokyo, is one of Japans leading international hotels.