Yoshinori Isoda

Part of Honyaku Center, Inc., ISS, Inc. is a Japanese company that provides interpretation, convention planning and operation, and human resources services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. ISS interpreter services include medical, IT/communication, financial, manufacturing, distribution and consumer goods, government officials, external groups, and local governments. The company was founded in 1965 and has a wealth of experience in supporting the planning, preparation, holding, and operations of conventions such as international conferences, domestic conferences, and academic societies. ISS was acquired by Honyaku Center, Inc. from Academia Co. Ltd. on September 03, 2012 for $4.12 million.

Part of Honyaku Center, Inc., ISS Institute is a language training school that specializes in interpretation and translation courses, with a focus on English and Chinese. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. ISS Institute was the first to establish a simultaneous interpreter training school in Japan, with the goal of producing excellent human resources for the industry. The Japanese company offers a correspondence course that enhances the necessary skills for business, such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation. ISS Institute also provides a follow-up system to provide opportunities for work as a professional translator.

Media Research, Inc. engages in language translation, information technology, video production, educational materials, and publishing business. The company was founded on October 25, 1993 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. (NDV) is the venture capital subsidiary of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (TK: 9437) itself a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. (TK: 9432). NTT DOCOMO is headquartered in Tokyo.

Part of Metamoji Corp., COTOBA DESIGN, Inc. develops conversational content. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 2017. The CEO is Mick Etoh. COTOBA DESIGN was acquired by Metamoji Corp. on June 12, 2023.