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Xforce HEV modelTOKYO, Nov 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model of the Xforce compact SUV has received the Thailand Car of the Year 2025 at the Thailand Car & Motorcycle Marketing Awards 2025 Ceremony, organized by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association (hereafter, TAJA). This marks the first time Mitsubishi Motors has earned this honor, alongside receiving the Pioneer of Thai Auto Export award at the same event.Thailand Car & Motorcycle Marketing Awards 2025 Ceremony(From left to right: Mr. Yodchai Suewatanakul, Division General Manager, Office of Marketing Communications, MMTh; Dr. Nattapol Rangsitpol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry (Thailand); Mr. Surasak Jarinthong, President of TAJA; Mr. Buddhi Pharsuk, Vice President of TAJA.)The Xforce HEV model premiered in Thailand in March 2025. This compact five-seat SUV was designed based on the concept of being the “best-suited buddy for an exciting life,” incorporating an HEV system derived from the brand’s renowned plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) technology. It features enhanced fuel economy, eco-friendliness, and powerful acceleration. The model has been in production at the Laem Chabang plant of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (hereafter, MMTh), the local production and sales company, since March 2025."We are honored to receive these two prestigious awards that acknowledge Mitsubishi Motors’ dedication to driving technology, safety, design, and environmental responsibility,” said Ryoichi Inaba, president and chief executive officer, MMTh. "We spent several months testing the Xforce HEV model, covering more than 100,000 kilometers across Thailand to evaluate its enhanced durability and driving performance. This recognition is a powerful motivation for us to continue developing even better vehicles for our customers in Thailand.”Thailand Car of the Year 2025The Thailand Car of the Year award was established in 2015 by the TAJA. The 2025 selection featured 20 models from 15 brands, all introduced between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. Following the initial round, the Xforce HEV model was chosen for this highly regarded accolade after advancing to the final round of voting among ten finalists.Pioneer of Thai Auto Export AwardThis award recognizes MMTh for its achievement as the first automotive company to export vehicles manufactured in Thailand to global markets. The company’s first export model, the Mitsubishi Lancer Champ, was shipped to Canada in 1988. Since then, MMTh has continued to expand its production and export operations to over 120 countries, reaching a cumulative export volume of more than 5.7 million units to date.About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

DestinatorTOKYO, Nov 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors in the Philippines, began sales of the all-new Destinator on November 20. Mitsubishi Motors plans to introduce the model to Vietnam and other ASEAN countries, as well as South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, ultimately introducing it in approximately 70 countries.Destinator Launch Event in Manila (*1)The all-new Destinator is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (Bekasi Regency, West Java). Developed with the product concept “Confidence Booster for Energetic Families,” the all-new Destinator is a seven-seater midsize SUV featuring a spacious three-row layout. It was named the Destinator in the hopes that it will empower drivers and their beloved families to pursue new destinations with confidence. The Destinator combines a refined, authentic SUV design with a spacious, premium interior that ensures comfort for everyone on board. It also delivers powerful, exhilarating acceleration and safe, reliable driving performance across various road and weather conditions.“Over the past few years, MMPC has continued to achieve strong and steady growth in sales,” said Ritsu Imaeda, president and chief executive officer, MMPC. “The Destinator is a vehicle that combines the commanding presence and luxury of an SUV with the versatility and comfort of an MPV. With the addition of the all-new Destinator, we are confident that our momentum will continue — and that this new model will further solidify our position in the highly-competitive SUV segment.”Since its launch in Indonesia in July this year, the Destinator has shown a promising start, with approximately 12,000 orders in four months – surpassing this fiscal year’s sales target of 10,000 units(*2). In Indonesia, the primary customer segment consists of men in their mid-30s to mid-40s, who highly value the sophisticated exterior design and premium interior. Furthermore, the model also earned prestigious accolades at the GridOto Awards 2025 – organized by GridOto, which is part of Kompas Gramedia, one of Indonesia’s largest media groups – winning both Car of the Year 2025 and Best Medium SUV. This marks the third time Mitsubishi Motors has received the Car of the Year award, following the Pajero Sport in 2016 and Xpander in 2018.(*1) From left to right: Ritsu Imaeda, president and chief executive officer, MMPC; Masahiro Ito, Chief Product Specialist, Mitsubishi Motors; Masayoshi Shibayama, Division General Manager, Project Management Office, Mitsubishi Motors; Zenta Ishikawa, Corporate Officer, Mitsubishi Motors.(*2) Fiscal 2025 is from April 2025 to March 2026.About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Japan, Nov 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation (hereinafter "Sharp") announces its new corporate slogan "In step with your future." to be featured in brand communications for international markets outside Japan.In its FY2025-2027 Medium-Term Management Plan announced on May 12th this year, Sharp enacted "Our Direction" returning to its business philosophy and creed inherited from its founder, Tokuji Hayakawa (Figure 1).Figure 1: "Our Direction" of SharpBased on this direction, the slogan was created to represent values unique to Sharp which will be communicated to stakeholders worldwide. The slogan also encapsulates Sharp's mission: "With sincerity, we observe people's daily lives. With creativity, we shape new experiences."Furthermore, a statement has been formalized to provide the ideas behind this slogan in detail. Together with the new corporate slogan, this statement will serve as the core of Sharp's corporate branding outside Japan.Under this slogan, Sharp aims to become a company that creates "New Cultures" through unique products and services.- Corporate Slogan- Statement Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Nov 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for a Cyclo Olefin Polymer (COP)(*1) production plant planned by Zeon Corporation (hereinafter "Zeon") in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The plant is scheduled for completion in the first half of fiscal 2028.Leveraging its extensive experience in chemical plant design and construction, MHI will deliver process design, procurement of major equipment, and installation of plant machinery. The architectural and civil engineering works will be undertaken by Fujita Corporation.MHI's proposal was highly evaluated based on its abundant knowledge and expertise in high-performance chemicals.MHI is focusing not only on conventional plants such as methanol and ammonia but also on high-performance chemicals including COP. This contract further strengthens MHI's presence in the domestic and global chemical manufacturing plant markets.MHI remains committed to contributing to the advancement of global industry and the realization of a sustainable society through initiatives and products aligned with societal and environmental needs.(*1) Cyclo Olefin Polymer (COP) is a high-performance chemical characterized by excellent optical properties, low moisture absorption, and extremely low impurity levels. Demand is expected to grow in optical, medical, and semiconductor applications.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, Nov 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that a team including DOCOMO employees, Meisaku Suzuki and Kenichiro Miyaki, won Gold Medal in the international competition “Jigsaw – Agile Community Rules Classification”,*1 hosted on Kaggle,*2 one of the world's largest AI data science competition platforms. The competition was held from July 2025, and the team ranked 11th out of 2,445 participating teams.Mr. Suzuki has also been awarded the title of “Kaggle Master”,*3 a distinction held by only about the top 1% of the approximately 200,000 active Kaggle competitors*4 worldwide.From left: Meisaku Suzuki, Kenichiro MiyakiKaggle is an online community and platform for data scientists and machine learning engineers, with over 27 million users.*3 It hosts competitions where participants apply cutting-edge algorithms to real-world problems and compete based on the accuracy of their solutions. This time, the competition focused on text classification under community rules. Participants were tasked with determining whether comments posted on the online forum Reddit*5 violated each community's guidelines, such as bans on advertising.The DOCOMO team addressed this challenge by leveraging multiple AI models to interpret the contextual nuances of both the rules and comments, achieving highly accurate predictions.DOCOMO is actively developing AI-driven technologies, including large language models and the big-data–based customer-insight engine “docomo Sense®”.*6 Going forward, DOCOMO will continue to encourage employee participation in competitions as part of its commitment to nurturing data-science talent, while leveraging these skills and insights to deliver new value to customers.*1 https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/jigsaw-agile-community-rules*2 https://www.kaggle.com/*3 Kaggle ranks participants based on the number of medals earned; the second-highest rank, Kaggle Master, requires at least one gold medal and two silver medals.*4 As of November 21, 2025.*5 https://www.reddit.com/*6 https://ssw.web.docomo.ne.jp/marketing/strengths/sense/ (only in Japanese)docomo Sense® is a registered trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 21, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a new integrated package of services for the food distribution industry aimed at helping customers build business systems inexpensively and quickly and supporting the digital transformation of the whole industry. More than 1,500 functions for building business systems will eventually be offered including management for sales, orders, inventory, and logistics, and the gradual roll out will start in December 2025 and conclude by the end of fiscal 2026.By leveraging existing solutions and working closely with partner companies, Fujitsu will continue to enhance its capabilities, including end-to-end data integration across the entire food distribution value chain and the standardization of interfaces and master data. Fujitsu also plans to offer the service globally to support customers' overseas expansion.Key features include:1. Microservices that cover a wide range of business systemsThis solution packages services originally developed for individual companies as part of monolithic systems and offers them as standardized microservices that can be used across the food distribution industry. Customers can combine and utilize the functions that they need flexibly, inexpensively, and quickly.2. Flexible provision formatThe service will be offered in various forms, including SaaS and templates, to suit customer business scale and system environments.3. Provision of new advanced functions including AINew advanced functions include rebate simulation management and operational and troubleshooting support utilizing agentic AI.Figure: Diagram of the new service package Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Report on the public recording of a chat and dramatic reading by popular voice actors Miina Tominaga, Kaori Nazuka, and Tomohiro YamaguchiTOKYO, Nov 20, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed many visitors from Japan and overseas as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto, “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”On Tuesday, November 4, the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel hosted the public recording event “Anime Tokyo Station Autumn Festival.” Approximately 50 visitors selected by lottery attended and enjoyed the event.At the event, voice actor Miina Tominaga served as the host, with guests Kaori Nazuka and Tomohiro Yamaguchi making an appearance. To commemorate the second anniversary of Anime Tokyo Station, Miina Tominaga and Kaori Nazuka were dressed in kimono, while Tomohiro Yamaguchi appeared in a white tuxedo—reportedly his first time wearing one in his life.The next chat featured a discussion of “Favorite Anime” in connection with Anime Tokyo Station. The topic was “The Anime That Inspired You to Pursue Voice Acting.” Kaori Nazuka answered with “Ojarumaru,” which was both her debut work and favorite anime since childhood. “When I was in my first year of middle school, I appeared in a musical. Back then, I had the opportunity to perform alongside Ayaka Saito (who was appearing in “Ojarumaru” at the time). The director of “Ojarumaru,” Akitaro Daichi, came to see that stage performance and scouted me as a voice actor. When I made my debut, I was shocked by how bad I was (laughs),” she commented. Tomohiro Yamaguchi answered with “Utawarerumono,” “My Bride is a Mermaid,” “Mobile Suit Gundam,” and “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.” He said that when he watched late-night anime again as an adult, he was “shocked by how fascinating it was.” He became obsessed with “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion,” which featured Kaori Nazuka, and would even leave his part-time job early to watch it. “It’s no exaggeration to say I’m doing this job now thanks to Miina and Kaori,” he said, and the venue erupted in laughter.Following the chat, legendary voice actor Masako Nozawa sent a congratulatory message celebrating Anime Tokyo Station’s second anniversary. Miina Tominaga shared her thoughts: “Receiving Masako Nozawa’s words of praise, encouragement, and support energizes us every single year! We always receive so much power from her.”During the press photo session, a surprise appearance by Maruko from “CHIBI MARUKO-CHAN” drew voices of excitement from the audience as she struck numerous poses for the cameras, hyping up the venue.During the latter half of the event, Miina Tominaga, Kaori Nazuka, and Tomohiro Yamaguchi delivered a live performance of “Kumo no Kiremani (A Break in the Clouds),” the third installment in the “Arashi No Yoru Ni (One Stormy Night)” series of dramatic readings that also drew attention at the Anime Tokyo Station Tanabata Festival. Accompanied by live percussion, original background music, and sound effects, their performance was packed with realism. The audience gathered at the venue listened quietly to this rare dramatic reading, and a huge round of applause erupted after it ended.Following the dramatic reading, Yuichi Kimura, author of the “Arashi No Yoru Ni (One Stormy Night)” series, appeared for a chat. He shared his thoughts: “It was wonderful. Out of all seven volumes, this one is the most understated. Yet your performance was incredibly interesting and funny. I was able to see my work in a new light.” The three performers, who had been nervous about performing in front the author, responded, “We were nervous about doing this in front of you, so thank you very much.”Footage of this event will be made available on the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel for a limited time from Saturday November 15 to Sunday, November 30. Furthermore, the three dramatic readings—including those performed at previous events—of the first three volumes of “Arashi No Yoru Ni (One Stormy Night)” will be screened at the “Anime Watch Party: Extra Special Edition” on Friday, November 21.Please take this opportunity to enjoy Anime Tokyo Station content, either at the facility or on YouTube.Overview of the Anime Tokyo Station Autumn Festival VideoAvailable on the Anime Tokyo Station official YouTube channel for a limited time onlyPeriod: Saturday, November 15, 2025 to Sunday, November 30, 2025YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw (In Japanese)Venue OverviewName:Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")Location:Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro StationHours:11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m.)Closed:Mondays *If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following day New Year's holiday period May be closed on other days Please check the venue website before coming.Admission fee:FreeWebsite:https://animetokyo.jp/en/SNS:X｜https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info)Instagram｜https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation)YouTube｜ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw Inquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20251120_2.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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TOKYO, Nov 20, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is an anime exhibition facility dedicated to Japanese anime content, which has developed a passionate fan base both in Japan and abroad. Since its opening, the venue welcomed over 220,000 visitors from around the world. With the concept of rediscovering the appeal of anime, Anime Tokyo station is expanding its presence to Roblox, one of the world’s leading immersive platforms, by releasing interactive games that allow players to explore the charm of Japanese anime and the world of Anime Tokyo Station itself. On November 3, 2025, at 3:00p.m. (JST), Anime Tokyo Station will launch ANIME☆SKILL TCG, a new game that lets player enjoy learning about the anime production process. This release also expands the ANIME☆OTODAMA map, further enhancing the Anime Tokyo Station experience on Roblox. Come visit Anime Tokyo Station in the metaverse and experience the diverse appeal of Japanese anime through gaming.For more information on how to play the game and upcoming version updates, please visit the ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX special page within the Anime Tokyo Station website.ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX special page: https://animetokyo.jp/en/roblox/TitleANIME TOKYO STATIONStage 2ANIME☆SKILL TCGRelease dateNovember 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (JST)PlatformRoblox (iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox One)GenreParty gameURLhttps://www.roblox.com/games/85319291338189/ *You will need to download the Roblox app and register an account to access the game. 『ANIME☆SKILL TCG』This update introduces the new game, ANIME☆SKILL TCG. Players can earn coins by exploring town areas and completing mini games. Using these coins to purchase card packs, players can obtain Anime Skill Cards, each themed around a different stage of the anime production process. These cards allow players to learn how anime is made while playing the game. By combining collected cards, players can create Anime Cards that showcase character designs and world settings enhanced with animated effects. Collect a variety of Anime Cards and rediscover the magic of anime! Through the unique game experience only at Anime Tokyo Station—a facility dedicated to sharing the appeal of anime—knowledge and insight about animation are also being shared within Roblox. Location Scouting Game Help characters in need (production staff) within the game and earn coins!Find and click the designated locations to successfully complete location scouting missions! Take on a variety of location scouting challenges!Collect Anime Skill Cards and Build Your Deck!Anime Skill Cards depict the tools, professions, and creative roles necessary for creating anime. Collecting 12 of these cards and arranging them in sequence to form a deck will represent the anime production process. Plus, by skillfully constructing your deck, you can even unlock high-rarity anime cards! Combine Decks with Unique Cards to Get Anime Cards Combining your deck with two unique cards enables you to create anime cards. Unique cards are rare cards that can occasionally be obtained by purchasing card packs with coins. To create anime cards, you need to acquire two types: Character Cards and World/Theme Cards. When you create an anime card, the character’s background story and world settings not depicted on the card will be animated by combining still images, transforming into a special card. Be sure to collect lots of anime cards.ANIME☆OTODAMA and ANIME☆SKILL TCG Linked!The map from the game ANIME☆OTODAMA, previously available at Anime Tokyo Station on Roblox, will now be linked to the new game ANIME☆SKILL TCG! Aside from being able to travel to the new game ANIME☆SKILL TCG, players can purchase special items in ANIME☆OTODAMA that can be used in ANIME☆SKILL TCG.Information on Version Updates and Release CampaignsFor information on gift campaigns within Roblox and upcoming version updates, please visit the official website and official X account. Special website page: https://animetokyo.jp/en/roblox/ Official X account: https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info) What is Roblox? As of the end of December 2024, Roblox is the world's fastest-growing immersive social platform. It is available in 190 countries and 16 languages, and has roughly 90 million daily active users (as of November 2024). It is particularly popular with young people. Users spend an average of 2.4 hours a day in Roblox, and total play time is on the rise, increasing 24% year-on-year. In Roblox, users can enjoy both gaming and social features. It is particularly popular in the U.S. and Canada, and in Asia, is rapidly growing in Japan and India. Its Japanese user base has grown 56% year-on-year. Roblox is also starting to be used for education, business, and community revitalization, and expectations are high for its continued future expansion. Venue OverviewName:Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")Location:Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro StationHours:11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m. last admission for special exhibitions: 6:30 p.m.)Closed:Mondays *If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following day New Year's holiday period May be closed on other days Please check the venue website before coming.Admission fee:FreeWebsite:https://animetokyo.jp/en/SNS:X｜https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info)Instagram｜https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation)YouTube｜ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJw Inquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20251120_1.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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KARIYA, JAPAN, Nov 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – DENSO CORPORATION and DELPHY GROEP BV signed a Joint Development Agreement on Oct. 1 to accelerate the development of a system to achieve stable planned cultivation for data-driven smart horticulture*1.Recently, the instability of agricultural production caused by factors such as climate change and the decline in the farming population, as well as the resulting food shortages, have become pressing issues. As a result, there is a global need for solutions that enable anyone to realize stable and sustainable agricultural production, anytime and anywhere, in any environment.Since entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)*2 in April 2025, DENSO and DELPHY have been exploring technologies and frameworks to realize sustainable horticultural production. Under the newly signed Joint Development Agreement, the two companies will collaborate on the creation of a system to support stable planned cultivation by developing technologies that automatically acquire accurate crop growth data and build high-precision yield prediction models. These models will be integrated into DELPHY’s cultivation management software, QMS*3.DENSO will leverage its expertise in sensing and image processing technologies—cultivated through automotive component development —to develop systems that automatically and accurately collect crop growth data, which producers currently obtain manually through visual observation and measurement. Automating data collection is expected to significantly increase the volume of samples and improve their accuracy, thereby enhancing the precision of yield predictions.DELPHY will integrate these high-precision yield prediction models into its QMS software. This will enable producers to formulate more accurate yields for their production and sales plans. It will support them in entering reliable sales contracts with wholesalers and retailers, based on assured harvest quantities, contributing to stable greenhouse management. Furthermore, optimized production and sales planning will help reduce food waste and increase profitability.The joint development is scheduled for completion by the end of fiscal year 2028.DENSO and DELPHY will combine their technologies to develop and implement cultivation management software capable of high-precision yield prediction. Through this initiative, the companies aim to accelerate the advancement of data-driven smart horticulture and contribute to solving social challenges facing the greenhouse horticulture industry.Signing Ceremony of the Joint Development AgreementFrom left: DELPHY GROEP BV Managing Partner Horticulture　Aad van den Berg,DENSO CORPORATION Food Value Chain Business Development Division Executive Officer Yasushi Mukai*1 Data-driven smart horticulture is a method of collecting horticultural data using sensors and IoT devices and optimizing the cultivation process through AI and big data analysis.*2 For details on the previous announcement regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between DENSO and DELPHY to promote data-driven smart horticulture, please refer to the following URL.https://www.denso.com/global/en/news/newsroom/2025/20250424-g01/*3 Please refer to the following URL for more information about the QMS.https://delphy.nl/en/services/data-driven-crop-management/About DENSO CORPORATIONDENSO is a global automotive parts manufacturer that provides advanced automotive technologies, systems, and products. Leveraging the core technologies it has developed through its experience in automotive components, DENSO is expanding the scope of its value offerings to include factory automation, food distribution, agriculture (Ag Tech), and more. In order to deliver safe and reliable food—essential to people’s daily lives—DENSO positions agriculture as an important business domain. Through automated harvesting using robots equipped with sensing technologies and digital-based cultivation environment control, DENSO is working to strengthen the agricultural industry. https://www.denso.com/global/en/About DELPHY GROEP BVDELPHY is part of Royal Peterson Control Union Group. The Group provides TIC and (crop) Consultancy activities and helps businesses navigate complex challenges and drive long-term success in over 80 countries Within the Group DELPHY provides worldwide leading in expertise for food & flowers by knowledge and data driven services in agriculture and horticulture as research & development, consultancy and projects, dedicated to advancing global food & flower production. https://delphy.nl/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Nov 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced the decarbonization potential of its agricultural software platform "CropScope" at COP30 (the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10, 2025. NEC, together with global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust developed a case study in Hokkaido, Japan, to demonstrate the use of CropScope’s variable fertilizer application function. The Carbon Trust calculated the net carbon impact of the solution as approximately –6 tCO2e, resulting in a 23% reduction in emissions when used on the crop type Winter Wheat.This calculation quantifies the decarbonization potential for society and was conducted as NEC became the first Japanese company(*1) selected for the Net Carbon Impact Assessment promoted by the European Green Digital Coalition(*2).Presentation at the COP30 "AgriZone"The Net Carbon Impact Assessment scientifically evaluates environmental contributions enabled by digital technology. NEC applied to and was selected for this project, inspired by the potential of digital solutions for agriculture—a sector closely linked to climate change.Through this project, NEC conducted the first quantitative assessment demonstrating that CropScope's variable fertilizer application not only improves fertilizer efficiency but also delivers environmental benefits. This assessment will be published as a case study report.NEC's CropScope reduces Nâ‚‚O (nitrous oxide) emissions generated from fertilizer-derived nitrogen through nitrification and denitrification reactions by suppressing excessive fertilization via variable-rate application. In 2022, NEC conducted field trials on multiple crops at a farm in northern Japan. Based on these data, NEC quantitatively evaluated the results within the framework of the European Green Digital Coalition’s Net Carbon Impact Assessment with support from the Carbon Trust.CropScope Features1. Generation of high-precision variable fertilizer application maps through satellite data analysisVariable fertilizer application is a technology that optimizes fertilizer application rates for each location based on the growth status and soil properties within a field. CropScope analyzes monitoring data, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and estimated soil nitrogen levels derived from satellite imagery, to divide fields into multiple management zones. Moreover, it automatically calculates and maps the optimal fertilizer application rate for each zone. Utilizing this map reduces localized surpluses and shortages that conventional uniform fertilization cannot address, enabling efficient use of fertilizer and improved productivity. 2. Compatibility with Farm Machinery and Ease of Field ImplementationThe generated fertilizer application maps can be linked with compatible tractors and fertilizer spreaders to automatically execute zone-specific fertilizer application. A key feature is the ability to easily utilize variable rate fertilization—which previously required specialized knowledge and complex settings—through a seamless process from data analysis and map generation to actual fertilization. The user-friendly interface and practical design significantly lower the barrier to adoption in the field, even for first-time users.Going forward, NEC will promote the decarbonization benefits achieved through CropScope and advance its carbon credit generation initiatives.(*1) As of November 17, 2025(*2) The European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC) is a group of companies committed to supporting the Green and Digital Transformation of the European Union.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced its recognition as an Emerging Leader in the Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI Engineering in the Innovation Guide for Generative AI Engineering, published on November 13, 2025. Since March 2025, Fujitsu has remained the only Japan-headquartered company to be recognized as an Emerging Leader in this report.Graphic: Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI Engineering’s vendor position information(This graphic was published by Gartner, Inc. as part of a larger research document and should be evaluated in the context of the entire document.)Fujitsu has been at the forefront of AI research and development for over three decades, deploying AI solutions across various industries globally. With a track record of more than 7,000 customer use cases in sectors such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and public safety, Fujitsu continues to lead in AI innovation.In recent years, Fujitsu has integrated its AI capabilities into Uvance, its business model rooted in addressing societal issues. This integration includes embedding cloud-based AI service Fujitsu Kozuchi into Uvance offerings and providing Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS. Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS serves as a data and AI-powered operations platform, leveraging these AI services to support decision-making and business operations.Fujitsu sees this recognition on this occasion as underscoring the industry's high regard for its AI vision and execution and highlighting the strength of Fujitsu’s industry-specific AI strategies and flexible pricing models.Through Uvance Fujitsu aims to foster customer business growth and tackle societal issues. By integrating advanced data analytics and AI into management decision-making processes, Fujitsu is committed to delivering new value to its customers.About Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI Engineering“Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant is designed to provide end-user clients with a way to assess vendors in a dynamic and fast-moving market such as Generative AI (GenAI).”“The Emerging Market Quadrant is data-driven research providing a visual snapshot of each vendor based on a scoring framework of vendor-provided survey data along with other public and proprietary information.”“Gartner defines the generative AI engineering submarket as technologies providing full-model life cycle management, specifically adjusted to and catering for developing, refining and deploying generative models (e.g., large language models [LLMs]) and other GenAI artifacts in production applications.”Reference: Gartner®, Engagement with Gartner, Gartner Updates, Emerging Market Quadrant FAQsVivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“We are truly honored that Fujitsu was recognized as an Emerging Leader in Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI Engineering and that we are the only Japan-headquartered company to have received such an evaluation.Fujitsu is known for delivering cutting-edge AI technologies tailored to enterprise needs through its AI service Fujitsu Kozuchi. In order to maintain our high evaluation, we will evolve as a platform for enterprise sovereign AI, integrating computing and network technologies that are essential to the AI computing infrastructure, and support our customers in solving their challenges with technology.”Yoshinami Takahashi, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, COO in charge of Solution Services, Head of Global Solutions, Fujitsu Limited, comments:“We are very proud that Gartner has recognized Fujitsu as the only Japan-headquartered company to be an Emerging Leader in Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI Engineering. I believe this recognition reflects the global market’s strong endorsement of Fujitsu’s Uvance offerings that integrate trustworthy and safe AI technology equipped with industry knowledge.Data & AI capabilities such as Fujitsu Kozuchi is Uvance‘s core competitive strength. This provides a strong foundation for accelerating the transformation of our customers’ operations and businesses, while also contributing to the resolution of broader societal issues.Fujitsu will continue to create sustainable impact across both business and society by leveraging advanced technologies such as generative AI.”Gartner Disclaimer:Gartner®, Innovation Guide for Generative AI Engineering, Radu Miclaus et al., 13 November 2025GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has begun demonstration experiments of Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture, Mazda's unique CO2 capture system, in support of the theme, "The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow," announced at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025.Demonstration ExperimentCO2 capture device installed on the demonstration vehicle(Taken from the rear lower section of the vehicle)Mazda aims to realize mobility where “driving more leads to CO2 reduction” by 2035. Mazda believes that if its vehicles run on carbon-neutral fuel and capture the CO2 emitted, it will be possible to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere in proportion to the distance traveled.In the Super Taikyu Series Round 7* held on November 15 and 16, the ‘Mazda Mobile Carbon Capture’ was installed in the "MAZDA SPIRIT RACING 3 Future Concept (Car No.55)," a race vehicle, for the first time. The vehicle ran on biodiesel fuel (HVO), a carbon-neutral fuel that has been put to practical use in Europe. The device uses zeolite with a porous structure as a CO2 adsorbent and demonstrated that it can adsorb CO2 in exhaust gas.Mazda will continue demonstration experiments in the Super Taikyu Series next season to increase CO2 recovery rates. Building on insights gained, Mazda will advance its technology and equipment, contributing to the realization of a sustainable mobility society.Related information: Mazda's corporate websiteMAZDA MIRAI BASE- JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2025 "The Joy of Driving Fuels a Sustainable Tomorrow ," Mazda's Vision for the Future of Mobility in 2035”https://www.mazda.com/ja/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251029-jms2025-concept/- JMS 2025 "Does driving more make the planet cleaner MAZDA VISION X-COUPE envisions the driving pleasure of the future”https://www.mazda.com/ja/mazda-mirai-base/articles/20251029-jms2025-mazda-vision-xcoupe/MAZDA SPIRIT RACING- Super Taikyu Series: One of the most popular endurance racing series in Japan, featuring a wide range of car models:https://www.mazda.com/ja/experience/mspr/motorsports/supertaikyu/* ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Grand Thanksgiving Party Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will further advance two hydrogen engine technologies at the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 Super Taikyu Final Thanksgiving Festival, to be held from November 15 to 16.The race will feature the #32 TGRR GR Corolla H2 concept (hereinafter the "liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla"), which runs on liquid hydrogen fuel.In addition, Toyota is continuously advancing superconductivity technology development to further evolve liquid hydrogen technology, now reaching the stage where vehicles equipped with superconducting motors for liquid hydrogen pumps can operate. We will continue development alongside our partners, aiming to compete in future races.Toyota will continue moving forward to provide customers around the world with a range of options under its multi-pathway strategy toward achieving carbon neutrality.Additionally, in conjunction with the Japan-U.S. automotive cultural exchange event organized by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan, vehicles produced in the United States will be displayed in the event plaza during the race period. By providing an opportunity for visitors to experience the appeal of U.S.-market vehicles, Toyota will contribute to the exchange of automotive culture between Japan and the United States.Liquid hydrogen-powered GR CorollaAdvancing Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Engine TechnologyThe liquid hydrogen-powered GR Corolla achieved significant progress during the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2025 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 3 NAPAC Fuji 24 Hours Race, held from May 30 to June 1. These included enhanced safety and weight reduction through the introduction of a new filling valve, and the successful demonstration of a hydrogen engine combustion switching technology. The greatest achievement was completing the race without replacing the pump that pressurizes liquid hydrogen for delivery to the engine, confirming improved durability.However, increased engine output continued to place a greater load on the pump, presenting durability challenges for continuous operation at maximum output. To reach the next level, Toyota will continue conducting test runs to verify the pump's boost performance and durability even after the 24 Hours Race. In this race, Toyota aims to achieve continuous operation at maximum output.Toyota is also continuing to develop superconductivity technology to expand the potential of liquid hydrogen technology, and has reached the stage where vehicles can run with a superconducting pump installed inside the fuel tank. Installing a highly efficient, compact superconducting motor inside the tank creates space that can help achieve more than a 1.3-fold increase in tank capacity, leading to improved cruising range. Additionally, improvements in driving performance through reduced weight and a lower center of gravity, as well as a reduction in boil-off*1 volume by eliminating the flange*2 as a heat input source, can be expected.The -253°C environment unique to liquid hydrogen provides an ideal temperature range for superconductivity, where certain materials lose all electrical resistance when cooled to extremely low temperatures. By maximizing the compatibility between liquid hydrogen vehicles and superconductivity technology, Toyota will greatly expand the potential of hydrogen engine vehicles.*1When liquid hydrogen fuel stored in the tank vaporizes due to natural heat ingress from outside*2Components that fill gaps in pipe joints to prevent leaks Exhibiting U.S.-Produced VehiclesIn conjunction with the Japan-U.S. automotive cultural exchange event featuring NASCAR driving sessions hosted by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan, Toyota will display three models popular with many customers in the U.S. at the event plaza on both days, Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16: the Camry sedan, the Highlander SUV, and the Tundra pickup truck. Visitors will be able to see and ride in these vehicles to experience the appeal of U.S.-produced models not sold in Japan.For related releases issued by the Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan, Super Taikyu Mirai Organization, and Fuji Speedway, please see the following:- Automobile Business & Culture Association of Japan"Making Cars Part of Culture" - Hosting Japan-U.S. Automotive Culture Exchange Event - NASCAR Demonstration Run at Super Taikyu Final Round Fuji- Super Taikyu Mirai Organization (STMO)A New Bridge for Japan-U.S. Motorsports Exchange - Plans to Establish New "ST-USA" Class- Fuji International Speedway Co.,Ltd.NASCAR Comes to Fuji Speedway! - Jimmie Johnson Visits Japan! Japan-U.S. Stars Gather for "Super Taikyu Final Thanksgiving Festival""Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero: https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a business creation lab in collaboration with Amazon Web Services Japan (AWS Japan). This Lab, established as part of its global strategic collaboration agreement with AWS, integrates Fujitsu's deep industry knowledge and technology solutions with AWS's generative AI and cloud services. It will help customers in Japan’s retail and service industries to solve their management challenges faster and achieve both legacy system modernization and new revenue creation. It will facilitate business transformation that has a direct impact on management key performance indicators (KPIs) by providing end-to-end support, from identifying and defining on-site issues to rapid proof of concept (PoC) and implementation within a minimum of 90 days.Building on its achievements in the food distribution industry, Fujitsu plans to expand the lab's initiatives to other industries in Japan beyond retail and service, using AWS’s cloud and generative AI, and cross-industry data collaboration. This will contribute to customers' sustainable growth and the creation of new revenue models.The business creation lab will see close collaboration between Fujitsu's retail and service industry specialists and AWS Japan's solution architects. Key activities include:1. Problem identification and solution clarificationOn-site engagement with customers to visualize latent issues and designing solutions utilizing the latest AWS technologies.2. Rapid PoC and agile developmentProviding effective solutions by supporting customers from PoC to implementation decision within a minimum of 90 days.3. Solution and horizontal deploymentCombining Fujitsu's extensive industry knowledge and track record with AWS's extensive cloud services portfolio to standardize solutions. This enables the phased provision of services, from legacy systems (mainframes, EDI, etc.) to API integration, contributing to solving diverse challenges across various industries, including food distribution, retail, trading companies, food manufacturers, and other service sectors.Tomohiko Sugimoto, General Manager of Information Systems Division, Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. comments:"At Mitsubishi Shokuhin, we are addressing the critical challenge of transferring expert knowledge in our inter-company EDI project as part of our AI utilization strategy. We decided to adopt this approach, combining the technologies and expertise of Fujitsu and AWS Japan, as it enables a highly effective method of knowledge standardization through generative AI chatbots. This initiative will further accelerate the standardization and automation of manual tasks, and we envision its expansion into more advanced areas, such as preventing system troubles. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with both companies to co-create new value."Hiroyuki Tsutsumi, Director, Enterprise Business Unit, Amazon Web Services Japan G.K. comments:"With the establishment of the 'business creation lab,' I am confident that the fusion of Fujitsu's deep industry knowledge and AWS's latest technologies, including generative AI, will further accelerate and promote innovation not only in the retail and service industries but throughout Japan. Building on our history of supporting Japanese customers' business transformation together, we look forward to continuing to transform businesses across Japan through our ongoing collaboration with Fujitsu."Yoshiko Furuhama, Corporate Executive Officer EVP, in charge of Enterprise Business, Fujitsu Limited comments:"This lab will serve as a hub for reflecting customers' on-site challenges in their management strategies and leveraging Fujitsu’s extensive knowledge and technology to create new business value. Fujitsu has a long history of advancing innovative initiatives with customers in the retail and service industries. Through this lab, we will apply this knowledge and experience in collaboration with our long-standing partner, AWS Japan. Our goal is to support customers swiftly from concept formulation to verification and implementation, ensuring that technology and AI utilization go beyond mere system deployment to solve their challenges and enhance corporate value. Together with our customers, we aim to contribute to sustainable growth and strengthen industrial competitiveness."Fujitsu and AWS Japan have previously collaborated to address customer challenges by combining their respective strengths. This initiative further deepens this collaboration for Japan's retail and service industries. Leveraging insights gained from past successes, such as resolving knowledge transfer issues for legacy system experts at Mitsubishi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. through generative AI-driven knowledge standardization, the lab aims to create business value and accelerate industry-wide transformation.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that they have successfully conducted the world’s first outdoor demonstration using real-time transceiver systems with AI-powered wireless technology for sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications. The demonstration was carried out in collaboration with NTT, Inc. (“NTT”), Nokia Bell Labs., and SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SK Telecom”). Field trials took place at three locations in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and confirmed that the use of AI improved throughput (transmission speed) by up to 100% compared with conventional non-AI-based methods under the same environmental conditions, effectively doubling the communication speed.In wireless communications, fluctuations in the radio propagation environment can cause unstable connection quality. To address this issue, the parties have been developing and testing “AI-AI technology,” which applies artificial intelligence to both the transmitting and receiving sides of the wireless interface to optimize modulation and demodulation schemes according to radio conditions, enabling stable communication across diverse use cases. The effectiveness of this technology had previously been verified in indoor environments.(*1)The latest field trials aimed to verify whether this new technology can maintain stable performance in outdoor environments, where radio conditions vary greatly due to temperature, weather, and obstacles.In the field trials, DOCOMO and its partners evaluated the AI-AI technology under three outdoor environments with varying radio propagation conditions, such as the presence of obstacles and whether the terminal was stationary or in motion. The evaluations were conducted using devices equipped with the technology to compare throughput performance with and without its application.Course 1: A public road with gentle curves where the test vehicle traveled at speeds of up to 40 km/hCourse 2: An environment with partial obstaclesCourse 3: A road with few obstacles where the test vehicle traveled at speeds of up to 60 km/hThe results confirmed that applying the AI-AI technology improved communication speed by compensating for signal degradation across all test environments. In particular, under the most complex propagation conditions in Course 1, the technology achieved an average through put improvement of 18% and a maximum of 100% compared to conventional methods. This improvement enables users to transmit larger volumes of data at higher speeds, while also allowing network operators to enhance spectrum efficiency and deliver higher-quality communication services.These findings demonstrate that the AI-AI technology is effective not only indoors but also in complex outdoor environments, marking a significant step toward practical 6G systems that combine high wireless transmission efficiency with low power consumption.DOCOMO will continue to refine this technology under diverse conditions and accelerate R&D toward 6G realization, while also collaborating with global partners to advance 6G standardization and implementation.This technology will be showcased at the NTT R&D FORUM 2025, hosted by NTT from November 19–21 and November 25–26, 2025. Further details on the official event website: https://www.rd.ntt/e/forum/2025/(*1) 6G Radio-interface Indoor Test Using AI in the 4.8 GHz Band for the First Time in Japan Improves Throughput up to 18% (November 20, 2024)About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/For more details, please visit: https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2025/1117_00.html Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Destinator TOKYO, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that its all-new Destinator midsize SUV has earned a maximum five-star rating in the 2025 ASEAN NCAP*, a comprehensive safety performance assessment program for new vehicles in the ASEAN region.Mitsubishi Motors remains committed to its vision of a mobility society with zero traffic accidents, through ongoing efforts to develop and promote safety technologies and raise awareness of traffic safety.The Destinator is equipped with the brand’s advanced driver assistance system, Mitsubishi Motors Safety Sensing. It delivers a high level of preventive safety through Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), Leading Car Departure Notification (LCDN), and Multi Around Monitor. Along with six SRS airbags, the model ensures collision safety performance with a high-rigidity body structure designed to absorb impact energy while minimizing cabin deformation in the event of a crash.As a seven-seat midsize SUV, the Destinator features a spacious three-row layout and is characterized by a refined, authentic SUV design and a premium cabin that offers comfort for everyone on board. Its 1.5-liter turbo engine, paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) optimized for both fuel efficiency and acceleration, delivers strong, exhilarating response. Additionally, while adopting a front-wheel drive system, Mitsubishi Motors combines its advanced all-wheel control technologies, including the Active Yaw Control (AYC), to deliver safe and reliable driving across diverse road surfaces and weather conditions.Sales began in Indonesia in July 2025, and the all-new Destinator is scheduled to launch in the Philippines on November 20, followed by Vietnam by the end of 2025. Subsequent launches are planned across the ASEAN region, South Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, with a global rollout to roughly 70 countries.*New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian CountriesAbout Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that humanized anti- soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab) has been approved for once every four weeks intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom.In August 2024, LEQEMBI was approved for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in adult patients that are apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4)* heterozygotes or non-carriers in the United Kingdom. With this latest approval for IV maintenance dosing, after 18 months of a dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks patients may be transitioned to the maintenance dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every four weeks, or the regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks may be continued.AD is a progressive, relentless disease characterized by formation of protein deposits known as plaques made of amyloid-beta aggregates and neurofibrillary tangles made of tau protein in the brains of people living with AD. It is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2 The data show that amyloid-beta protofibrils and tau tangles play roles in the neurodegeneration process,2,3 and only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways – targeting both amyloid plaque and protofibrils**, which can impact tau downstream.Due to the reaccumulation of AD biomarkers and return to placebo rate of decline after therapy is stopped,3-5 continuing maintenance treatment after the initial 18-month therapy is essential to slow the progression of AD and extend the therapeutic benefits, helping patients maintain who they are for longer.In the United Kingdom, it is estimated that 982,000 people are living with dementia,6 and AD is the cause in 60-70% of people with dementia.7 These numbers are expected to rise, as the population ages.6, 7Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.* Apolipoprotein E is a protein involved in the metabolism of lipid in humans. It is implicated in AD. People with only one (heterozygous) or no copy (non-carriers) of the ApoE ε4 gene are less likely to experience ARIA than people with two ApoE ε4 copies (homozygous).8** Protofibrils are thought to be the most toxic Aβ species that contribute to brain damage in AD and play a major role in the cognitive decline of this progressive and devastating disease. Protofibrils can cause neuronal and synaptic damage in the brain, which can subsequently adversely affect cognitive function through multiple mechanisms.3 The mechanism by which this occurs has been reported not only by increasing the formation of insoluble Aβ plaques, but also by directly damaging signaling between neurons and other cells. It is believed that reducing protofibrils may reduce neuronal damage and cognitive impairment, potentially slowing the progression of AD.4MEDIA CONTACTSEisaiEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentTEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.comAbout LEQEMBI (generic name: lecanemab)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ).Lecanemab has been approved in 51 countries and is under regulatory review in 9 countries. Following the initial phase with treatment every two weeks for 18 months, intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing with treatment every four weeks was approved in the United Kingdom, the U.S, China and others, and applications have been filed in 4 countries and regions.LEQEMBI's approvals in these countries were based on Phase 3 data from Eisai's, global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results. The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB).1 The U.S. FDA approved Eisai’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for subcutaneous maintenance dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK in August 2025. In September 2025, the rolling sBLA application to the U.S. FDA for the subcutaneous initiation dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK was also initiated.Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen. Since January 2022, the Tau NexGen clinical study for Dominantly Inherited AD (DIAD), that is conducted by Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is ongoing and includes lecanemab as the backbone anti-amyloid therapy.For more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202579pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, Nov 17, 2025 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has launched a new suite of solutions designed for research institutions, such as universities, to promote open science.By offering a comprehensive set of solutions that enhance competitiveness in research and development and ensure the transparency of research outcomes, NEC aims to contribute to the efficient and effective establishment of research information infrastructure (RII).In recent years, the trend towards open science, which involves sharing research data across society, has accelerated. As a result, there is a growing demand from research institutions for improved management, storage, and utilization of research data.Furthermore, as part of enhancing international research competitiveness and ensuring the transparency of research outcomes, there is a rising demand for stronger governance, including requirements for the proper management and storage of research data.In response, NEC is launching a suite of solutions that enables the efficient and effective creation of RII, from introduction to operation. Value Provided to Customers through Advanced Research Information InfrastructureContributing to Enhanced Collaboration with Research Institutions and Accelerated real world Implementation through Advanced Research Information InfrastructureNEC provides a suite of solutions for the appropriate and efficient utilization of research data throughout the entire lifecycle of research, including data generation, analysis, aggregation, management, publication, and utilization. These solutions contribute to fostering collaboration with universities and research institutions and promoting the real world implementation of research findings.Overall Concept of Research Information Infrastructure (RII)NEC offers the following solutions:- NEC Ultra-high-speed Data Transfer System This system enables efficient aggregation and sharing of large-scale research data generated by various experimental and measurement facilities and high-performance computing (HPC) simulations. It maximizes network bandwidth and achieves high-speed disk-to-disk data transfer. This solution is effective in scenarios such as sharing large-scale experimental research data, utilizing large-scale data aggregation platforms, and implementing business continuity plans (BCP).Usage Scenario of NEC Ultra-high-speed Data Transfer System- NEC Data Provenance System for HPC (*1) This system automatically collects and allows reference to provenance information, such as input/output files and program execution details, in HPC simulations. It allows easy reference to provenance information without special processing during simulation execution, and this information can also be shared with others. This solution is effective in improving research efficiency by clarifying simulation reproduction procedures and simplifying the identification of data to be saved. It is also valuable for presenting data as evidence for papers and for use in collaborative research.Usage Scenario of NEC Data Provenance System for HPC* Data Catalog and Portal System for Promoting Research Data Utilization, Including AI-driven Approaches Serving as a portal for RII, this system promotes data aggregation and facilitates data utilization by users and administrators.* Resource Pooling and Remote Resource Utilization System utilizing NEC's proprietary ExpEther (Express Ether) Technology for Reliable, Low-Latency Transmission of IT Device Signals (*2) This system enables the utilization of remote computing resources, even for sensitive data that cannot be taken off-site.NEC provides these solutions as an integrated system tailored to customer environments.Comments on this announcement are as follows:The University of Osaka D3 Center has launched operations of the Data Provenance System for HPC via the "Osaka University Compute and sTOrage Platform Urging open Science" (OCTOPUS), a computational and data platform promoting open science introduced in September 2025. Every day, supercomputers at computing centers analyze and generate vast amounts of academic data. One of the challenges facing platform providers offering computational infrastructure for academic research is how to ensure the fairness of calculations performed on computers. Since the research process and results are often recorded and managed manually by researchers, I believe that realizing transparency in the research process and implementing an efficient audit trail management system through the automation of recording of computational provenance will significantly contribute to promoting open science.- Susumu Date, Professor, Advanced High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Systems Research Division, D3 Center, The University of OsakaThe Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) is a project aimed at constructing the world’s largest radio telescope. This initiative will require transferring unprecedented volumes of observational data between data centers worldwide, which presents a significant challenge in implementing high-speed, reliable data transfer infrastructure. The ultra-high-speed data transfer system provided by NEC enables 100 Gbps-class communication between storage located in remote areas, and we are currently conducting verification testing to prepare for its introduction as an effective solution to this challenge.- Takuya Akahori, Project Researcher, Lead of the SKA1 Promotion Group, Mizusawa VLBI Observatory, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS)Event InformationExhibition booth at SC25, the world's largest international conference for HPC and AI. Date: November 16-21, 2025, Location: St. Louis, USA. Details here: https://sc25.supercomputing.org/(*1): Data Provenance System for HPC has been pre-introduced at The University of Osaka The University of Osaka D3 Center Commences Operation of New Computing and Data Infrastructure Built by NEChttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202509/global_20250912_01.html(*2: Demonstrations on the utilization of ExpEther have begun at The University of Osaka. The University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC Demonstrate Wide-Area Distributed Campus AI Processing Platformhttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202511/global_20251113_01.htmlAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

The KEYAKITOKYO, Nov 17, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, delivered the large car ferry KEYAKI, produced for Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. and Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency (JRTT), at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture on the 11th. The new ferry will serve on a shipping route between the cities of Otaru in Hokkaido and Maizuru in Kyoto Prefecture from the 14th.The KEYAKI is the first ferry in Japan to adopt the latest energy-saving hull form, including a KATANA BOW and buttock-flow stern hull(Note1) with ducktail(Note2). Propulsion resistance is suppressed by an energy-saving roll-damping system combining an anti-rolling tank(Note3) and fin stabilizers(Note4). Together these innovations enable a 5% savings in energy compared to earlier vessels.The interior of the ferry features open spaces including a three-story atrium at the entrance, elevators with clear walls and doors, and a forward salon with a two-story atrium. There is an open-air bath on the top deck and a multipurpose room for enjoying a variety of activities. A variety of cabins are available to provide maritime travel experiences that meet various needs.Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to contribute to active use of sea transport and environmental protection, resolving diverse issues together with its business partners through construction of ferries that provide stable sea transport together with outstanding energy and environmental performance.1A hull design that reduces water resistance by optimizing the shape of the stern.2A hull form with the stern protruding like a duck's tail.3An anti-rolling tank contains water that shifts laterally within a ship's beam. When a vessel rolls, the tank water moves in the direction opposite to the rolling, easing the rolling effect.4Fin stabilizers are another device that reduces ship rolling. Attached to both sides of the hull, these movable fins generate lifting power in the water in the direction opposite to the rolling.Main Specifications of the KEYAKIShip typePassenger-carrying car ferryLOA199mBeam25.5mGross tonnage14,157tService speed28.3 knotsPassengers286CapacityApprox. 150 trucks and 30 passenger cars About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Nov 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. ("Hitachi") today announced that Head of Hitachi OSPO (Open Source Program Office)*1 Yuichi Nakamura has received the "Chop Wood Carry Water Award" from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)*2, the world's largest organization promoting innovation in cloud native and AI technologies. This award recognizes members who have contributed to various open source software (OSS) development projects and dedicated themselves to invigorating and supporting the communities behind them. This year, six recipients were selected from over 720 organizations affiliated with the CNCF.This award recognizes Nakamura’s dedication to establishing and operating Japan’s first official community, Cloud Native Community Japan (CNCJ)*3, in a way that transcends corporate boundaries. He was also highly recognized for his efforts in bringing the CNCF global event "KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan 2025" to Japan for the first time, together with CNCJ members, and successfully co-hosting the FinOps Foundation event. These initiatives have helped create opportunities for OSS engineers in Japanese companies to thrive and contribute to the advancement of a digital society centered on AI.Hitachi has long recognized the value of OSS as essential to the development of a digital society and has actively promoted its use in both IT and OT domains. Nakamura has driven the business application of OSS at Hitachi while also feeding back that expertise to multiple OSS communities. As a leading figure in Japan's OSS community, he has achieved numerous accomplishments. Moving forward, Hitachi will continue to work with customers, partners, and OSS communities to build an AI ecosystem that addresses social challenges and contributes to the realization of a sustainable society.(*1) News Release "Established the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to Globally Lead the Strategic Utilization of OSS" (November 8, 2024)https://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2024/11/241108.html(*2) A non-profit organization under The Linux Foundation that globally leads the development and adoption of cloud native technologies such as containers and microservices(*3) News Release "Participating in the Establishment of Japan's First Official Community 'Cloud Native Community Japan' to Promote Cloud Native Innovation" (December 1, 2023)https://www.hitachi.co.jp/New/cnews/month/2023/12/1201.html (Japanese only)Comment from Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of the CNCF"The Chop Wood Carry Water Award recognizes the essential, behind-the-scenes work that keeps our community strong," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO, CNCF. "Yuichi Nakamura embodies that spirit by dedicating time and care to the often unseen but critical tasks, like improving documentation, and organizing meetups like the Cloud Native Community Japan (CNCJ). His steady commitment ensures that CNCF projects stay healthy, sustainable, and ready for the local community in Japan and also globally."Comment from Yuichi Nakamura, Head of Hitachi OSPO"I am deeply honored and grateful to receive this prestigious award from the CNCF. For over 20 years, I have dedicated myself to the development of the OSS community. As a Board Evangelist for The Linux Foundation (LF) and as the CNCF Governing Board*4, I serve as a bridge between Japan’s domestic OSS community and LF-related organizations, working to advance the OSS ecosystem within business contexts. Additionally, while fostering the growth and success of domestic engineers, I have contributed to enhancing the global value of Keycloak, an OSS project of the CNCF, as an authentication and authorization platform. More recently, I have actively shared insights on access control for AI agents*5 and advocated for establishing best practices. I will continue to contribute to solving global social issues within the OSS community."(*4) News Release "Head of Hitachi OSPO becomes a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation Governing Board" (February 28, 2025)https://www.hitachi.com/en/information/20250228/(*5) News Release "Launching HARC for AI to Maximize the Benefits of AI Agent Implementation" (October 7, 2025) https://www.hitachi.co.jp/New/cnews/month/2025/10/1007.html (Japanese only)BackgroundIn recent years, cloud native and AI technologies utilized in digital transformation have seen rapid expansion of their capabilities within the OSS community. Notably, the CNCF, with over 720 member organizations worldwide and engineers globally participating in development, contributes significantly to advancing cloud native technologies essential as the foundation for AI. However, as of 2023, Japan lacked a community bridging the CNCF with local companiesand organizations, and there were few cloud native technologies originating from Japan. Therefore, Nakamura spearheaded the establishment of CNCJ, an organization that connects the global CNCF development community with Japanese companies and existing organizations. He has dedicated himself to community management and outreach activities, such as encouraging participation from engineers at Japanese companies. Nakamura's BackgroundHead of OSPO, Ph.D. (Engineering) with Hitachi, Ltd.2001–present: Engaged in OSS security R&D, leading the promotion of SELinux*6 in Japan and contributing significant code to the community2015: Recognized for OSS development activities related to SELinux, received the "Kiyasu Memorial Achievement Award" from the Information Processing Society of Japan alongside OSS security community membersLaunched an API management solution utilizing OSS Keycloak and trained maintainers2022: Appointed as a board member of The Linux Foundation2023: Participated in establishing CNCJ, the Japan Chapter of the CNCF2024: Appointed as the inaugural Evangelist for LF Japan2024: Appointed as Head of Hitachi OSPO2025: Appointed as the CNCF Governing Board(*6) SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) is a built-in Linux kernel module that enables granular control over users who can access Linux systems.Hitachi Major OSS ActivitiesHitachi has contributed to the promotion and expansion of OSS in Japan since the founding of LF in 2000 as a sponsor. We have worked to enhance the reliability of the Linux kernel and to develop features in Keycloak that comply with European and South American standards for financial security through community activities. Our long-standing track record has been recognized, with Hitachi employees playing active roles in the global community as CNCF Ambassadors, Tech Lead of the TAG Security and Compliance group*7, and as maintainers*8*9 for Keycloak and Hyperledger Fabric. The Hitachi Group continues its global adoption efforts. In recent years, Hitachi has also provided cutting-edge insights and expertise in AI agent data access control through CNCF-related projects and domestic/international communities.(*7) Announcement: "Hitachi Employee Appointed as Initial Tech Lead of CNCF TAG Security and Compliance" (August7, 2025) https://www.hitachi.com/en/information/20250807/(*8) Announcement: "Hitachi Employee Appointed as Maintainer for OSS 'Keycloak' Development Project" (October 26, 2021) https://www.hitachi.co.jp/products/it/oss/news/20211026.html (Japanese only)(*9) Announcement: "Hitachi Employee Becomes Core Maintainer for Enterprise Blockchain OSS 'Hyperledger Fabric’ Development Project—First Japanese Company to Do So" (April 18, 2024)https://www.hitachi.co.jp/products/it/blockchain/topics/20240418.html (Japanese only)Related SitesHitachi OSS (Open Source Software) https://www.hitachi.co.jp/products/it/oss/index.html (Japanese only)TrademarksOther organization and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective organizations.About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024(ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com