Tomofumi Noguchi

Primagest, Inc. specializes in the development and production of image information processing hardware and software products. Its hardware products include reader-sorter systems and scanners. The company software products encompass imaging tools, form and character-recognition software, multimedia database system, archive solutions, production system workflow tool, business process management package solutions, and image workflow management tools. It also offers outsourcing, application, and support services. Primagest was founded in July 1968 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Securities Japan Ltd. is a brokerage company based in Tokyo, Japan. Barclays Securities Japan provides brokerage services. The Japanese company was founded in 1987. Kentaro Kiso has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Securities Japan Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Japanese flotation company. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1987. The CEO is Philippe Avril.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

HSBC Securities (Japan) Ltd. (HSBC-SJ) is the Japanese brokerage arm and a subsidiary of London-based HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA; NYSE: HBC). Located in Tokyo and formerly known as James Capel Pacific Ltd., the firm became part of HSBC in 1997. HSBC-SJ is an equity-oriented brokerage firm whose activities encompass fixed-income and treasury as well. The firm specializes in Japanese securities, provides financial advisory, offers prime brokerage services to third-party alternative asset managers and private banking services geared at high-net worth individuals. Their clients include central banks, Japanese and international corporations, institutions, and financial institutions. The firm provides equity-related research and trading, and takes a global approach to quantified strategic analysis and company valuation focused on economic value added and discounted cash flow. Fixed-income trading and underwriting capabilities comprise Yen-denominated, Asian and international bonds, euro medium-tem notes and private placements, debt finance and alternative investment products.

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.

Jefferies (Japan) Ltd. (JJ) is the Tokyo branch and subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Asia Holdings II Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE: LUK) in the US. Established in 1996, the firm focuses on Asian markets and provides brokerage and investment banking services to institutional and corporate clients located primarily in Asia and the Middle East. Their activities include sales and trading of Japanese equity, equity-linked and structured products, the distribution of equity research and execution services in cooperation with US and European offices and the provision of electronic connectivity throughout Asia. They issue equity shares through GDRs and ADRs, and are a leading issuer of convertible bonds, high-yield in particular. In-house research covers a variety of industries including the maritime sector, infrastructure, logistics, outsourcing, technology and IT. In addition to Japan, JJ focuses on countries such as China and India, providing a range of services to Chinese and Indian companies, including access to international equity and debt capital markets, securities underwriting, US public and private offerings and cross-border M&A advisory. They also cooperate with private equity and venture capital firms focused on the Chinese and Indian markets.

JPMorgan Securities Japan Co. Ltd. (JPMS-J) is the brokerage subsidiary of JPMorgan International Finance Ltd., itself a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, JPMS-J provides investment banking services, intermediary of Global Custody service and other asset servicing business provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and its group companies.

Deutsche Securities, Inc. (DSI) is the Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Holdings (Luxembourg) SARL, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. The firm was established in 1986 as Deutsche Bank Capital Markets (Asia) Ltd. and became Deutsche Securities Inc. in 2006. Located in Tokyo, DSI is the investment banking platform for the Deutsche Bank group in Japan. The firm provides services including research, sales and trading of bonds and equities, capital raising and M&A advisory for corporate and institutional clients. They have particular expertise in sectors such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, energy, financials, media, telecommunications, technology, transportation and trading companies. The M&A division is in a leadership position in Japan, and structures deals including overseas investments by manufacturers, asset sales for restructuring corporations, and domestic mergers and acquisitions. DSI's activities include products and services related to fixed-income, equities and commodities as well as real estate investments and financing. Activities related to foreign exchange and money market are primarily operated by the Tokyo branch of Deutsche Bank.

Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co., Ltd. is the Japanese broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 1984 and provides investment banking, sales & trading, real estate and investment management products and services. It offers securities services including global sales and trading in fixed income and equities, debt and equities financing and investment research. The firm is a provider of products and services in fixed income, equities, global capital markets and investment research to corporations and institutional clients in Japan.

Meiko Shokai Co., Ltd. manufactures office equipment. It supplies shredding machines, sealing devices, air purifiers, voice call systems, envelope openers, and office automation equipment. It also offers equipment maintenance, repair, and recycling services. The company was founded on June 2, 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Medical Collective Intelligence Co., Ltd. provides marketing support services specialized in the medical industry. Its services include marketing research and digital marketing. The company was founded on May 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

J-STAR Partner operates as an investment holding company. It provides investment related services. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

CLSA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (CLSA Japan) is the Japan-based brokerage subsidiary of CLSA Ltd., itself a subsidiary of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SH: 600030; HK: 6030; PK: CIIHY) in China. The firm was established in 2004 as Calyon Securites Ltd. They subsequently became Credit Agricole Securities Asia B.V., Tokyo Branch and changed their name to CLSA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. in 2013 when they merged with CLSA Japan Co. Headquartered in Hong Kong, CLSA Japan provides brokerage services including Japanese & Asian research and European equities. The CLSA Japan team works closely with the global sales teams in London, NY, Hong Kong and Singapore.

TSS Co. Ltd. designs, develops and manufactures printed circuit boards used for power electronics, automobile, and LED lighting. Its products include general and special printed circuit board, Chips on Board (COB) type custom lighting emitting diode (LED), and LED lighting for growing plants. The company was founded on January 27, 2009 and is headquartered in Sagamihara, Japan.

Sanwa Service Group is a Japanese company that provides car dealership services. The company is based in Kiyosu, Japan. The company was founded in 2001.

Taiheiyo Seiki KK is a holding company that supplies construction machinery parts and accessories. Its products encompass undercarriage parts, precision machinery parts, and asphalt curb former. The firm's products are used for hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, crawler cranes, timber loaders, soil reconditioning machines, pile drivers, road rollers and pavers, and forklifts. The company was founded in September 1954 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Kugami Co., Ltd. engages in the production of plastic moldings. It manufactures and supplies general plastic moldings and laser processed plastic parts. The firm's plastic moldings are used to produce car audio, mobile phone, and medical equipment parts. It also designs, develops, and distributes plastic mold tooling and equipment. The company was founded by Yasutaro Shimizu on October 2, 1969 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

Sokisha Corp. provides telemarketing services, online direct sale of products and services, English lessons for children, outsourcing contract and insurance agency business. The company was founded on October 7, 1996 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

1k, Inc. engages in the provision of internet information services. It manages and operates folk, a lifestyle media platform for women focusing on fashion, interior and hairstyle genres. It also launched manetasu, a platform to understand money questions. The company was founded by Yasuaki Kimura on December 15, 2010 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

HUNEL FEA, Inc. engages in the operations of insurance agency. Its services include life, property, casualty and automobile insurance. The company was founded on December 22, 2010 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Minsetsu, Inc. is a platform that connects the IR department of companies with institutional investors and securities companies. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. It also has subsidiaries in Japan. The platform allows for free member registration and login.

Irohanihoheto Co. Ltd. operates as a holding company which provides the restaurant services through its subsidiaries. It developed various unique restaurants brands such as Echigoya, the charcoal-grilled dried-fish izakaya-restaurants, Shinpachi Shokudo, the fast-casual restaurants which provide charcoal-grilled dried fish, Yamatoya, the fresh-fish restaurants, Jiromaru, the standing-style yakiniku (Korean BBQ) restaurants, and POTA PASTA, the homemade pasta restaurants. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Itty, Inc. engages in product planning and development. It also manages e-commerce sites, TV mail orders, and catalog mail orders. Its brands include +eais, Belle Eau, Ichiban boshi, and Mirai Style. The company was founded by Yo Takimoto on September 15, 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

NHS KK engages in life insurance business. It also offers consultation services for pension funds, asset management, and inheritance. The company was founded in January 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

WOLVES HAND Co., Ltd. provides veterinary services. It offers management of animal hospitals, seminars for veterinarians, grooming salons and pet hotels. The company was founded in March 1999 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

PLHD KK is a holding Japanese company that provides restaurant services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 2020.

N Holdings Corp. is a Japanese company founded in 2019 that conducts teleworking and provides business services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company's website provides information about the company and its services, as well as notices about new information and updates. The company's copyright is owned by N Holdings and its website is powered by WordPress.

Paiza, Inc. engages in the media business and in the provision of online programming self-learning sites. Its products include EN:TRY, a programming site for inexperienced people and paiza.IO, an online editor and compiler. It also offers video learning services, paiza video learning, and programming skills-check. The company was founded February 13, 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.