Hiroyuki Mitani

Berlitz Corp. owns and franchises language centers. It provides language instruction and translation services. It offers courses to adults, teenagers, and children through study-abroad programs, summer camps, face-to-face instruction, books, videotape, audio cassettes, and CDs. The company was founded by Maximilian D. Berlitz in 1878 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

McDonald’s Company (Japan) Ltd. manages and operates hamburger restaurants chain and related business. The company was founded by Den Fujita on July 1, 2002 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

HGST, a Western Digital company (NASDAQ: WDC), develops innovative, advanced hard disk drives, enterprise-class solid state drives, external storage solutions and services used to store, preserve and manage the world’s most valued data. HGST addresses customers’ rapidly changing storage needs by delivering intelligent storage devices that tightly integrate hardware and software to maximize solution performance. Founded by the pioneers of hard drives, HGST provides high-value storage for a broad range of market segments, including Enterprise, Cloud, Data Center, Mobile Computing, Consumer Electronics and Personal Storage. HGST was established in 2003 and maintains its U.S. headquarters in San Jose, California.

efu Investment Ltd. operates as an asset management and investment company which specializes in electric vehicle technology and water related businesses. The company was founded by Soichiro Fukutake and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Benesse Corp. provides correspondence courses for preschool, elementary, junior, and senior high school students. It also offers teacher support services and operates cram and preparatory schools. The firm's business areas include education, lifestyle, senior and nursing care, and language and global leadership training. It also publishes simulated exams, student pocketbooks, magazines, and general publications. The company was founded by Tetsuhiko Fukutake on January 28, 1955 and is headquartered in Okayama, Japan.

Seiyu GK engages in the operation of retail chain of groceries, clothing, and home appliance store. The company was founded in April 1963 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.

ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures electricity storage systems. It offers general-purpose products such as electricity storage system for indoor use; stationary electricity storage systems; and general-purpose electricity storage system for industrial use. The firm also manufactures custom-built products including high-capacity electricity storage systems. The company was founded by Hiroichi Yoshida on September 28, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Kyobo Lifeplanet Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance services. Its products include diposit, regular, cancer, hospitality, and other insurances. The company was founded in December 2013 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Spiral Capital LLP is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 2012 by Okuno Tomokazu and is owned by its partners.

CarpeDiem, Inc. manufactures hand bags. The private company is based in Lawrence, KS.

A.L.I. Technologies, Inc. engages in the research and development of unmanned aerial vehicles. It also deals with the operation of blockchains for crypto currency mining. The company was founded by Shuhei Komatsu in September 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Y Asset Management Ltd. engages in the provision of management services to group companies and private equity investment. The company, together with its subsidiaries, provides advisory services in management consulting, merger and acquisition support, marketing consulting, artificial intelligence consulting, global market research, and overseas expansion support, while engaging in private equity investment in personal care, food and beverage, pet care, and early education industries. YCP Holdings was founded on November 22, 2013 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

KLKTN Ltd. is a curated NFT platform that connects artists with fans through special experiences. The platform allows fans to access special edition digital art and behind-the-scenes moments of artists' creative process. KLKTN collaborates with top musicians and artists and is powered by blockchain technology. The artworks are available as a limited supply of authenticated digital products or NFTs for purchase via credit card, with a fixed cost per item. KLKTN is built on the Flow blockchain to achieve affordable and environmentally-sustainable minting, leaving more for artists, fans, and the planet. The platform allows fans to gather exclusive digital experiences from their favorite musicians and creators, participate in an artist's creative process, own authentic, limited-edition keepsakes and moments, and build their own unique collections to curate, explore, and share. KLKTN's co-founders are Jeff Miyahara, Fabiano Soriani, and Daisuke Iwase, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Animoca Brands KK develops blockchain-based platforms that allow intellectual property holders to create and grow fan communities by issuing their own NFTs. The company is based in Fukuoka, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 2021. Daisuke Iwase has been the CEO of the company since 2023.