Takeshi Furuichi

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. is engaged in the provision of life insurance services. Its business activities include individual insurance marketing, general agent marketing, group insurance marketing, underwriting, policyholder services, claim payments, asset management and international insurance services. The company was founded on July 9, 1881 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Asahi Kasei Corp., Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp. is a pharmaceutical and diagnostic company based in Tokyo, Japan. Asahi Kasei Pharma operates in the healthcare business unit of the Asahi Kasei Group, with a mission to sincerely care for each individual life and solve their unmet medical needs with a wealth of ideas and solid science. Asahi Kasei Corp. is a US $20 billion Japanese technology company that provides innovative, science-based solutions to a diverse range of markets including healthcare, chemicals and fibers, housing and construction materials, and electronics. Founded in 2003, the private company has developed innovative drugs in the fields of orthopedics, acute care, neurology (including pain), and immunology.

Manufacturers Bank, Inc. provides commercial banking services. It offers lending, cash management, deposit services, foreign exchange, debit, consumer, and business cards. The company was founded in October, 1962 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Nippon Venture Capital Corp. (NVCC) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was established in 1996.

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. (MUFJ-AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp., itself a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306, ADR: MTU) in Japan. Originating in 1985, the firm was founded in 2015 as Mitsubishi UFJ Kokusai Asset Management Co., Ltd. when Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. and KOKUSAI Asset Management merged. Headquartered in Tokyo with branches in Osaka and Nagoya, MUFJ-AM offers a wide range of investment trusts to corporate clients and private clients such as high-net worth individuals and retail investors. Their clientele is international with a strong focus on Japanese investors.

Part of Keio Corp., Keio Department Store Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that operates department stores. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Maruho Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical products. It specializes in the production of dermatology and topical drugs. Its products include Hirudoid Cream, Eksalb, Rozex Gel, Casal Cream, Farom Tablets, and Telgin G Dry Syrup. The company was founded by Eikuma Koba in July 1915 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Aetos Japan, LLC engages in the asset management business. The company was established in 2001 by Scott Kelley and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asahi Kasei Medical Co. Ltd. engages in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices. It also engages in the development, manufacture and sale of dialyzers, therapeutic apheresis products, leukocyte reduction filters and virus removal filters. The company was founded on July 24, 1974 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting Co. Ltd. provides business research and consulting services. Its services include corporate strategy, policy research, international business, human resource development & economic research and consulting. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Keio Corp., Keio Recreation Co., Ltd. operates golf clubs.

Part of Keio Corp., Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd. is a luxury hotel chain with locations in Tokyo, Hachioji, and Sapporo. The hotel is located in Tokyo, Japan, and is the ideal location to explore the city's popular shopping and entertainment spots in Shinjuku, offering stunning views over central Tokyo. The Japanese company offers various facilities such as a business center, fitness room, and sky pool, among others, to cater to guests' every need. The executive membership program provides unique discounts and services available only to members.

Part of Keio Corp., Keio Travel Agency Co., Ltd. is a travel agency based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company offers domestic and overseas travel reservations, day trips, and accommodation bus trips. The private company also provides hotel and inn accommodation reservations and travel insurance services. The company proposes a program that includes sincere excitement and safety and security for once-in-a-lifetime school events. The full-time person/team will be united and support in the unlikely event. The company also provides recruitment information for employees.

Part of Daicel Corp., Kyodo Sakusan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells industrial organic chemicals. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

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

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd. engages in a trust bank management and operation. Its services include asset management, real estate management, financial and consulting services. The company was founded on July 28, 1925 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

IA Partners Inc. is a Japanese company founded in 2021 that prioritizes providing value to stakeholders, employees, business partners, society, and shareholders in the medium to long term. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company supports sustainable growth and incorporate SDGs and ESG perspectives into their investment strategies.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd. (Investment Management) (SuMi TRUST) is the investment management division of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8309) in Japan. Founded in 1925, the firm changed their name in 2012 when Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co Ltd. merged Chuo Mitsui Trust & Banking Co Ltd. and Chuo Mitsui Asset Trust & Banking Co Ltd. to create Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, SuMi TRUST manages a broad spectrum of Japanese as well as Asian equity products suite for corporate and governmental pension funds.