Yasuhiro Kitano

AWL, Inc. engages in research & development of artificial intelligence. The firm offers camera services with various AI functions such as shoplifting deterrence, marketing and employee work style optimization by connecting the original AWL Box to an existing security camera. The company was founded by Muneharu Kitade and Hidenori Kawamura on June 1, 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Coelaqanth, Inc. engages in education business. It operates D-School Hokkaido, a programming school for elementary and middle school students. It also offers a language school for foreigners to learn Japanese and for Japanese students to learn English. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan.

AI TOKYO LAB & Co. engages in artificial intelligence (AI) contract development business and AI human resources development business. It offers the following AI solutions: AI powered smart camera, AI sales forecast and demand management, AI shift scheduling, AI recommendation, AI concierge, AI mini LAB courses, and AI education courses. The company was founded by Muneharu Kitade and Hidenori Kawamura on February 28, 2019 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

GRIT WORKS Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that supports the digital shift of retail and food service industry with a user viewpoint and high IT skills. The private company is based in Sapporo, Japan. The company was born in the combination of retail and IT companies to create a system that is flexible and expanded by themselves. The company fuses the system operation know-how of the chain store with the POS application, the headquarters key system, and the cloud service development know-how to strongly support the construction of the next-generation retail system. The company also applies AI technology to retail systems and develop unprecedented products and services.

Part of Satudora Holdings Co., Ltd., Creare Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that operates drug stores. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan.

Shingakukai Co., Ltd. engages in the operation of cram school, training sessions and mock examinations. It operates through the following segments: Cram School, Sports, Leasing, and Others. The Cram School segment produces and sells teaching materials; and provides group tutorials. The Sports segment offers sports club management. The Leasing segment owns, administer, and maintains condominiums. The Others segment includes printing of teaching materials and sales of fixtures and consumable goods. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan.

Part of Shingakukai Holdings Co., Ltd., Shingakukai Holdings YK is a financial services provider. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Shingakukai Holdings YK was acquired by Shingakukai Holdings Co., Ltd. from Sanaru Co., Ltd. on May 27, 2011 for $12.70 million.

Part of Shingakukai Holdings Co., Ltd., Progress KK is a Japanese company that provides telecommunication services. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan.

Diamond Head Co. Ltd. designs and operates an e-commerce website. Its online portal features information on fashion, apparel, and accessories. The firm also provides e-commerce systems development and product distribution and logistics services. The company was founded in June 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.