Yoko Mori

Yuteki Hayashi, a disciple of the renowned Japanese educator Yukichi Fukuzawa, founded Maruzen in 1869, as Japan was ushering in an age of modernization, to contribute to the nation’s prosperity in commerce & trade. Since then, Maruzen has not only engaged in the importing of academic books from Europe & the U.S. as a pioneer of introducing Western knowledge & culture to Japan, but by importing & popularizing all manner of high-end products, such as importing the fountain pen, the Burberry raincoat & the typewriter for the first time to Japan, it has gradually established the Maruzen brand. Even today in the 21st century, through the network of 22 sales offices dedicated to university researchers & libraries, as well as around 50 retail outlets, the company shall make every effort to contribute to the advancement of Japan’s wealth of knowledge by “Lighting the ways to knowledge.”

BOOKOFF Corp. Ltd. engages in the operation of second-hand bookshops. It operates through the following segments: Reuse Store, BOOKOFF Online, Hugall, and Others. The Reuse Store segment handles the operations of BOOKOFF, BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR, and BOOKOFF PLUS stores, which sells reused products and materials such as books, software, apparel, sporting goods, baby supplies, and watches. The BOOKOFF Online segment manages the operation of BOOKOFF Online, an Internet based reuse shops. The Hugall segment purchases other types of merchandise in addition to the usual items. The Others segment includes the planning, design, and construction of stores. The company was founded by Takashi Sakamoto on May 4, 1990 and is headquartered in Sagamihara, Japan.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Panasonic Corporation of North America operates as a technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies, and consumers. It offers audio video, automotive, data center, energy, home and building, inflight, internet of things, maritime and smart city solutions, computer, tablets and handhelds, consumer products, factory equipment and software, food service systems, industrial devices, safety and security, office products and unified communications, and consulting and professional services. It serves the automotive, avionics, building and construction, education, energy and utilities, food services and hospitality, manufacturing, government and public safety, healthcare, retail, sports, entertainment and media, transportation and logistics, and wireless networking industry. The company was founded by Konosuke Matsushita in 1959 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

Resona Card Co., Ltd. engages in credit card and loan assurance business. It offers corporate card and merchant services in the various needs of customers. The company was founded in February 1983 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Tribeck, Inc. engages in the digital marketing support, marketing platform and marketing research businesses. Its services include data consulting, website evaluation, technology, data driven marketing and others. The company was founded by Kazuhiko Tonoki on September 4, 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

FUJIFILM Corp. engages in the provision of imaging and information solutions. Its offers photography equipment, supplies and services, optical devices, healthcare, high-performance materials, graphic systems, recording media, and industrial products. The company was founded on October 2, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Apple, Inc., Apple Computer Japan KK is a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple Computer Japan KK specifically operates in Japan, providing a range of Apple products and services to customers in the country. The company's offerings include Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and various accessories, as well as software such as the macOS and iOS operating systems. Additionally, Apple Computer Japan KK operates retail stores and provides customer support services to ensure a seamless experience for its customers.

Part of GMO Internet Group, Inc., Booklog, Inc. operates an online platform for book review and recommendation. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

FiNC inc. operates as a provider of an online diet coach service. It specializes in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis and environment inspection; and utilizes these data to create customized diet programs. The firm also operates fitness gyms, and provides online diet tutoring. It develops and operates an application that allows users to access diet programs and trainings created by the firm. The company was founded by Yuji Mizoguchi on April 11, 2012 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Master Mind Computing Technology Co., Ltd. delivers computer products to international customers. Its products include embedded PC solution, rackmount server, motherboard and boxcluster solution. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New Taipei, Taiwan.

Part of BOOKOFF Group Holdings Ltd., bookoffonline Corp. is a company based in Sagamihara, Japan. The Japanese company's description is written in non-English characters and needs to be translated to English.

Founded in 2014, Crew System, Inc. is a subsidiary of Japan Communications Inc. that manufactures surveillance cameras. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Founded in 1869, Maruzen-Yushodo Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. that operates book stores. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Tryumph21 Co., Ltd. engages in provision of web purchasing agency system service. The company was founded on February 1, 2002 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

Wota Corp. manufactures water treatment equipment. The company was founded by Riki Kitagawa and Shohei Okudera on October 24, 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

NewsTV, Inc. provides video release services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Panasonic Holdings Corp., Panasonic Corp. offers products and services for various living environments, including homes, stores, offices, and cities. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company has five core businesses, including living appliances and solutions, heating and ventilation A/C, cold chain solutions, electric works, and more. With consolidated net sales of 3,647.6 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2022, Panasonic is committed to fulfilling the mission of life tech and ideas for the well-being of people, society, and the planet. The company is a worldwide leader in diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses. Panasonic celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018 and operates 582 subsidiaries and 72 associated companies worldwide, with consolidated net sales of 7.49 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2020.

Part of AKIBA Holdings Co., Ltd., Akiba Device KK operates as an internet IT and computer systems shopping site. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.