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Local government support for scholarship repayment expands | A "win-win-win" economy that has a positive impact on businesses and regional revitalization.

Support for scholarship repayment is expanding through collaboration between local governments and companies. By utilizing JASSO's proxy repayment system, companies are taking over the repayment of scholarships on behalf of their employees. This "win-win-win" system has a positive impact on regional revitalization and talent acquisition.
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The secret to successful AI implementation: The importance of "on-site visits" to identify problems.

First of all, are you interested in using AI? While there's much talk of "AI as a panacea," we're also hearing reports that actual implementations don't yield the expected results. So, how can we truly make AI a success? This article...
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AI Transforms Japanese Corporate Culture: Marubeni's Disclosure of Its 'Losing Strategies' Reveals Next-Generation Management

Marubeni has unveiled a "losing pattern" system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to learn from failure data and shares it with all employees. What organizational transformation hints can be learned from more than 1,000 failure cases?
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Management departments must become value-adding providers! What kind of corporate professionals drive organizations in the age of AI?

Can AI replace 55% tasks in administrative departments? The fate of "administrative staff" and guidelines for transformation into corporate professionals. This practical explanation details how to evolve into a strategic organization that leads management decision-making through the intersection of HR, financial, and legal data.
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"Industrial Waste Treatment = Daiei Kankyo": Market capitalization tripled in 3 years since listing; why is the waste management business a growth sector? | The truth and strategies of infrastructure investment

Industrial waste treatment company "Daiei Kankyo": Market capitalization tripled in 3 years since listing. Why is the waste management business a growth sector? | The truth and strategies of infrastructure investment. We will explain the details of its market capitalization of 390 billion yen and operating profit margin of 23.41 TP3T.
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Are Japanese stocks full of secrets?! The truth about de facto shareholder disclosure and its impact on companies.

In Japanese companies, anonymous ownership by custodians continues, making it unclear who is exercising voting rights. This article explains the background and impact of transparency regarding effective shareholders, including comparisons with Europe and the United States, proposed amendments, and concerns from overseas investors.
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What is "IR (Investor Relations)" that saved a company on the brink of collapse? Practical methods for acquiring shareholders.

This book presents practical know-how and strategies from a local newspaper's investor relations (IR) case study, showing how a company on the verge of delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Growth Market recovered its market capitalization. In today's increasingly competitive shareholder market, this offers valuable insights into enhancing corporate value.
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"Lotte's Secret: Why is the country name 'Ghana' used?" ~The reality the industry faces due to soaring cocoa bean prices and future developments~

This article provides a detailed explanation of the current situation regarding soaring cocoa bean prices and the measures Rakuten Group is taking to address its overseas business. It also introduces localization strategies and research and development progress in Indonesia. By examining the problems facing the entire confectionery industry, readers will gain insight into the importance of adaptability in the workplace.
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What is preconception care? We explain the meaning and benefits of implementing it for businesses!

What is preconception care (precon)? This article explains the background behind the government's goal of achieving an 80% implementation rate among companies, and provides concrete examples of support from companies such as JTB and Unicharm. It clearly introduces a new approach to addressing the declining birthrate!
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The explosive popularity of the toy "Monchhichi" and why small and medium-sized enterprises are aiming for "evergreen IP":

In 2025, the toy "Monchhichi," which celebrated its 50th anniversary, experienced a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to Thai influencers. Sales increased 3.7 times in just one year. Why has it remained so beloved for so long? This article explains the turning points in the retail industry and the potential of intellectual property held by small and medium-sized enterprises.
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