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Zenlok announces a new cloud-based free e-mail security service
Zenlok announces a new cloud-based free e-mail security service. No installation is needed for this simply solution that allows you to encrypt and archive e-mails as well as guard against sending imp...
Tokyo's Biggest Tech Party Ever -Tech Holiday Party '09
A chance for members of different tech communities to mix, mingle, and celebrate the end of the year. This will be the first ever "Beers for Bytes", an offshoot of the acclaimed "Beers for Books" char...
WIXI's new domain auction service
WIXI KK's new domain auction service is featured in DomainsNews.net. http://www.domainsnews.net/domains-news/wixijp.html...
maneo celebrates 1st anniversary of social lending in Japan
maneo Inc. celebrates its first anniversary since the launch of Japan's first online social lending service. maneo operates Japan’s leading social lending marketplace for people to borrow and lend mo...
Office Relocation Announcement
J-Seed Ventures, Inc. will be moving to the following address as of October 2, 2009: New Address: SC Building Akasaka 5F 5-4-17 Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo 〒107-0052 Map TEL: 03-3568-8880 FAX: 03-6203...
7/11 NetTokyo 2009 - Summer Charity Networking Event
The NetTokyo 2009 Summer Charity Networking Event is coming up this Saturday, July 11th. If you haven't already signed up you can get 3 extra raffles tickets by registering and pre-paying between July...
May 21 - Former CEO of Solis Corporation will speak at Waseda Marketing Forum
On May 21, the founder and former CEO of Solis Corporation, Dashaun Nadeau will talk about "Domain2.0: The next generation internet domain business" at Waseda Marketing Forum. For more information, pl...
artsea has opened a new shop in Chigasaki
artsea has opened a new Mediterranean style accessory shop by the ocean in Chigasaki. They also have a gallery within the shop and schedule exhibitions regularly. Please stop by their beautiful shop, ...
English OK Co., Ltd. acquires Kudos and FIRSTbenefit Brands
Tokyo, Japan - April 28, 2009 - English OK Co., Ltd. a service-English training and promotion business, announced today the acquisition of Kudos Y.K. assets and intellectual property from KK Izanami. ...
J-Seed Presents - Networking event on May 19 (Tue.)
Please come & join us for our networking event at Sam & Dave on May 19 (Tue.) Feel free to bring your friends and colleagues and expand your network with a glass of Vodka Red Bull in your hand! ======...
maneo Introduces Japan’s First Guaranteed Social Lending Service, “G-Loan” in Partnership with Orix Credit
Tokyo, Japan, April 9, 2009 – (JCN Newswire) – maneo Inc., the pioneer in social lending in Japan announced today the launch of “G-Loan,” an innovative guaranteed loan program in partnership with Orix...
Mr. Dave Mori from English OK! is featured in Nikkei evening edition
Mr. Dave Mori, a representative director of English OK! is featured in Nikkei news paper published on March 26 (Thurs.) In the article, he talks about the motivation behind the birth of English OK!...
maneo is featured on TV Tokyo
maneo is featured on TV Tokyo Based on the theme of the TV program that focused on "new forms of lending money", maneo is featured in the TV program. Please click here for reading more details. (Japan...
maneo is featured on Fuji TV
maneo is featured as the pioneer of social lending service in Japan on Fuji TV. Read the article with a video here. **Fuji TV is one of the major TV networks in Japan....
J-Seed Presents - Networking event on Feb. 18 (Wed.)
Please come & join us for our networking event at Sam & Dave on February 18 (Wed.) Feel free to bring your friends and colleagues and expand your network with a glass of Vodka Red Bull in your hand! =...
maneo Raises 187 Million Yen in Venture Capital
maneo Inc., the pioneer in social lending in Japan announced today the closing of a 187 million yen round of venture financing. The round was led by Yasuda Enterprise Development, based in Tokyo, Japa...
Japan's most famous net entrepreneur cites maneo's interesting new service in AERA
The former CEO of Livedoor Co., Takafumi Horie (a.k.a. Horiemon) cited maneo in the December 15 issue of "AERA"magazine. In his comment, Japan's most famous net entrepreneur mentioned maneo as an exa...
J-Seed presents – The End of the Year Party @ Ruby Cafe
1 December 2008 Please join us for our “End of the Year Party” at the cozy Ruby Café in Azabu-Juban. All are welcome, for a good time of networking and holiday cheer! Get a little tipsy and expand you...
maneo's president on TV
maneo's representative director, Mr. Senoo was interviewed on maneo's social lending service in "Market Watch" program in Nikkei CNBC on November 21. For more information please visit their website. ...
maneo debut in English magazine, J@pan Inc.
After starting their auction service on October 22, finally maneo debuted in the English magazine! Mr. Senoo, a representative director of maneo is featured in Japan's favorite English magazine, J@pan...
maneo is selected and listed as one of the hottest services in 2009
maneo's social lending service is selected and listed as one of the hottest products/services in 2009 in Nikkei Trendy magazine's "List of Prospective Hot Products". Expect a big boom of social lendi...
maneo launches Japan's first social lending service
maneo Inc. today announced the launch of its social lending service in Japan. maneo operates Japan’s first social lending marketplace for people to borrow and lend money through an auction system. M...
The story behind maneo
maneo's representative director, Senoo talks about the story behind the birth of maneo. Read the full article here. (Japanese Version)...
Japan's first social lending service by maneo - ZDNet Japan
Japan's first social lending service by maneo is featured in ZDNet Japan. Read the full article here. (Japanese Version)...
maneo's representative director speaks on social lending service to YOMIURI ONLINE
maneo's representative director, Mr. Senoo speaks on social lending service to YOMIURI ONLINE. Read the full article here. (Japanese Version)...
maneo's service is launching soon and it's about time we take a closer look!
It's the right time and place to start learning about maneo. With their launch date approaching, here is a closer look at this social lending service. Friendly outline of maneo's service is featured...
maneo is featured in "Diamond"
maneo is featured in the weekly magazine, "Diamond" For more information, please visit the website. (Japanese Version)...
maneo Inc. is featured on GyaO Trend
maneo Inc. is featured on GyaO Trend. A video clip of an interview with maneo’s representative director is posted in the article. Read the full article here. (Japanese Version)...
maneo’s representative director is interviewed on social lending in ITmedia’s "Enterprise" section
maneo’s representative director is interviewed on social lending in ITmedia’s "Enterprise" section Read the full article here. (Japanese Version)...
maneo's social lending service was featured in "World Business Satellite", a trend TV program by TV Tokyo
maneo's social lending service was featured in "World Business Satellite", a trend TV program by TV Tokyo. For more information on the TV program, please visit the website....
Zenlok Inc. representative director speaks on their free e-mail security service in weekly magazine, "Economist"
Zenlok Inc. representative director speaks on their free e-mail security service in weekly magazine, "Economist" For more information, please see the website of "Economist". (Japanese only)...
maneo Inc. representative director speaks on social lending service
Mr. Senoo, representative director of maneo is featured at CNET JAPAN. He talks about Japan's first social lending service maneo will launch shortly. Read the full article here. (only in Japanese)...
maneo to launch new social lending service in Japan
Japan's first social lending service is featured in NBonline (Nikkei Business Online) Read the article at NBonline (only in Japanese)...
maneo Inc.'s new social lending service is featured in NikkeiPC21
maneo Inc.'s new social lending service is featured in NikkeiPC21. The service is expected to launch soon. See NikkeiPC21 here. (only in Japanese)...
maneo Inc. is featured in Nikkei Business magazine
maneo Inc. is featured in the August 25, 2008 issue of Nikkei Business magazine. For more information on Nikkei Business magazine, click here. (only in Japanese)...
Zenlok and Wall Street Associates Launch Test Run of Zenlok's New Secure E-mail System
Zenlok and Wall Street Associates launch test run of Zenlok's new secure E-mail system to protect personal information. - Read a full article (only in Japanese)...
maneo Inc. is featured in CNET JAPAN
maneo Inc. is featured in CNET JAPAN on their new social lending service that is expected to launch this summer. Read the article here in CNET JAPAN....
Former CEO of PGP Japan Joins Zenlok
Former CEO of PGP Japan Joins Zenlok For more details, please read an article here (in Japanese.)...
J-Seed Ventures Networking Event
Please come and join us for a fun networking event at RUBY BAR in Azabu-Juban on May 28, Wednesday night. DATE: Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 7:00-9:30 p.m. VENUE: RUBY BAR, 1-4-5 Azabu, Minato-ku, Toky...
Zenlok Launches Free Secure E-mail Service
Zenlok launched free secure e-mail service. Full article is available here (only in Japanese.)...
J-Seed Ventures Leads Investment Round in maneo Inc.
Tokyo, Japan, April 21, 2008 – (JCN Newswire) – J-Seed Ventures Inc. announced the successful completion of the JPY 80 million round of financing by maneo Inc., the pioneer in social lending in Japan....
maneo Inc. Has Launched Their Corporate Website
A new J-Seed partner company, maneo Inc. has launched their corporate website. maneo Inc. has looked to launch an online marketplace for individual borrowers & lenders, relatively the first stand in J...
Mobikyo and Infinita Release the 'Japan Mobile Internet Report'
Tokyo, Japan, Sept 26, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Tokyo-based Mobikyo KK, publisher of the industry leading Wireless Watch Japan media site, and Infinita Inc., Japan's leading mobile market research firm...
Office Relocation Announcement
J-Seed Ventures, Inc. announced the relocation of our new headquarters to the following address; New Address: Kasumigaseki 3-chome Bldg., 2F, 3-6-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0013 MAP TEL: 0...
Seer Insight Security Announces Joint Product Development with LANDesk Software KK
On July 3, 2007, Seer Insight Security announces business tie up with LANDesk Software KK for developing and selling of new generation of client system management. Please click the following link for ...
Mobikyo Announces Wireless Japan Events 18 - 20 July
Tokyo, June 5, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mobikyo KK, Japan's leading source for mobile industry information, today announced a stellar line-up of people-focussed events aiming to connect mobile industry...
Sozon Inc. Introduces a New Service, "Blog de BaitoTM"
Sozon Inc. introduces a new service, Blog de BaitoTM, which uses blogs for promotional advertisement. Tokyo, Japan, May 31, 2007 – (JCN Newswire) – Sozon Inc. has announced the release of a new produc...
New Standard KK is Featured in the June Issue of Nikkei Career Magazine
Our partner company, New Standard KK is featured in the June issue of Nikkei Career Magazine on page 108. Please click here to access the Nikkei web site....
Mobikyo KK is Featured in the March Issue of the ACCJ Journal
Our partner company, Mobikyo KK is featured in the March issue of the ACCJ Journal on page 73. Please click here to read the full article....
New Standard KK is Featured in the January Issue of the ACCJ Journal
Our partner company, New Standard KK is featured in the January issue of the ACCJ Journal on page 68. Please click here to read the full article....
Call for Robin Cosgrove Prize - Ethics in Finance
This prize is aimed at young people under the age of 35 who can present his or her interest in how to promote ethics in a global economy in an essay. The Essay can be submitted in Japanese with an Eng...
Seer Insight Security CEO featured in Nikkei BP ITPro
Seer Insight Security CEO, Mr. Mukai is featured in Nikkei BP ITPro. Please click here for the full article...
Sozon Founder Featured in NikkeiBPnet
Amir Ayalon, founder and CEO of Sozon Inc. is featured in an interview with NikkeiBPnet, a leading Japanese online technology news website. Please click here for the full article....
Seer Insight Security CEO Speaks on Digital Forensics
NTT Communications has started a weekly series on “Digital Forensics” to provide up-to-date information and professional insights on information security issues in Japan. Mr. Mukai, Representative Dir...
J-Seed Invests in New Standard K.K.
Tokyo, Japan, September 13, 2006 – (JCN Newswire) –J-Seed Ventures, Inc. announced the incorporation of New Standard K.K., a graduate application support services company that provides the educational...
Nikkei Publishes Japanese Edition of "Saying Yes to Japan"
Nihon Keizai Shimbun publishes "Nihonjin ga shiranai 'mokaru kuni' Nippon - gaikokujin kigyoka ga oshieru seikojutsu", the Japanese edition of J-Seed Ventures director Carl Kay's book "Saying Yes to J...
J-Seed Ventures Supports NetTokyo as A Gold Sponsor
J-Seed Ventures Inc. announced that it will be a gold sponsor of NetTokyo 2, a summer charity networking event. NetTokyo 2 will take place on July 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Shunju in Tameike ...
Ante Productions Expands in Asia
Leading sound design and multimedia firm incorporates as it expands into the Asian media industry. Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2006 – (JCN Newswire) – Reflecting its commitment to music, sound design and mu...
Mobikyo K.K. Launches Wireless-Watch.com - Mobile Media Publishers Platform
Mobikyo K.K. today announces the public launch of the Wireless-Watch Community (W-W.Com), a dynamically updated website aggregating high-caliber news and commentary from mobile experts, industry watch...
GMO Internet Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Solis Corporation
Tokyo, Japan, July 12, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - GMO Internet Inc. (GMO) (TSE: 9449), the largest and most diversified online services provider in Japan, has agreed to acquire Solis Corporation (http://...
J-Seed invests in mobile market intelligence start-up Mobikyo K.K.
On April 20, 2005 the founders of Wireless Watch Japan and J-Seed Ventures, Inc. established Mobikyo K.K. with the purpose of producing and disseminating media content, market intelligence and busines...
"Saying Yes to Japan" Released
J-Seed director, Carl Kay releases his new book, "Saying Yes to Japan - How Outsiders Are Reviving a Trillion Dollar Services Market"....
J-Seed invests in English OK!
J-Seed invests in English OK!, an English communication training and marketing venture....
GLOCOM Seminar on Entrepreneurship
International University of Japan – GLOCOM Platform Joint Seminar features a lecture entitled "Establishing ventures in Japan: a comparison with Silicon Valley."...
Sozon Inc. spun out to become Japan's leading SEO company
J-Seed spins out Sozon Inc., Japan's leading Search Engine Optimization (SEO) software and service provider....
C. Jeffrey Char, founder and president of J-Seed is interviewed by Radio NIKKEI
Click here in order to listen to the interview....
Sozon division is featured in Yahoo Japan!
Sozon.com, a division of J-Seed Ventures, Inc. is featured in the September issue of Yahoo Japan! In the ‘No.1 Special Edition – Mastering the Internet Search’ of this monthly magazine, Amir Ayalon, M...
Sozon division lectures about ‘Basic SEO knowledge’ at Dejihari’s Tokyo school.
What to do in order to attract more traffic to your website is the eternal topic for web creators, web production companies and web masters. Being able to attract web users through the use of search e...
Members, K.K. announces the start of applied solution service provision through SeoSpyTM, a SEO tool of Sozon.com.
Members, K.K. (Headquarters in Tokyo, Minato-Ku; Representative Director: Kenmochi Tadashi) has announced that it started to provide applied solution services using SeoSpyTM, Japan’s first online SEO ...
Sozon.com and IRI-C&T, K.K. put into effect the technical support for the search engine optimization of the ‘Book One’ website.
The online bookstore ‘bk1’ (http://www.bk1.co.jp/), managed by Book One, K.K. (Headquarter: Tokyo, Bunkyo-Ku; Representative Director: Ishii Akira), Sozon.com (managed by J-Seed, K.K.; Headquarters in...
Sozon.com, to participate in Japan's first "Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo"
Sozon.com, to participate in Japan's first "Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo" April 20/21. Be sure to come and see us for a chance to win a free SeoSpy™ package!...
Sozon.com launches SpidermaticTM
Sozon.com launches Spidermatic™, a free service that automatically tracks search engine spiders. Spidermatic™ is a service aimed at webmasters and was designed to automatically notify webmasters by e-...
Japan's First Commercial Search Engine Optimization Software Now Available!
Sozon.com is leading the Japanese market in the field of Search Engine Optimization being the only company to offer a comprehensive suite of Search Engine Optimization and total online marketing servi...
NOTICE OF NEW PREMISES
J-Seed Ventures will be relocating to new premises in Yotsuya. Effective from September 1st 2003, our new contact details and address will be as follows: NIK Building 1F, 9-9 Sanei-cho Shinjuku-ku, To...
J-Seed was granted a license to provide outsourced staffing.
J-Seed applied for and was granted a license to provide outsourced staffing using contract labourers from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. J-Seed intends to hire network engineers ...
SalesLogix® Survey
Our drawing for the Sanyo Digital Memory Player ended on June 30, 2003. Thank you for your participation....
J-Seed becomes charter member of CRM Guild International in Japan
For more detail on CRM Guild, please go to the official website....
Nikkei Computer features SalesLogix
[News 2003/02/26 - The leading mid-market CRM software debuts in Japan] Please visit the website of Nikkei BP, "IT Pro" for more information. CRM Factory, e-mail newsletter, takes up SalesLogix [vol.0...
Interact Commerce Corporation Appoints J-Seed as Master Business Partner for SalesLogix in Japan
November 5, 2002. Interact Commerce Corporation (Interact) today announced that they have signed J-Seed Ventures, Inc. as their Master Business Partner for the company's SalesLogix products in Japan. ...
Corning International Teams with J-Seed for Upgrade of Supply Chain Management System
Corning International KK and J-Seed announced the implementation of SCALA version 5.1 covering supply chain management functions for Corning's business lines. The new systems will streamline Corning's...
J-Seed to offer BBPhone IP Telephony services to Japanese enterprises
J-Seed announced that the company has partnered with BB Communications to re-sell BBPhone, an IP Phone service, as well as YahooBB ADSL Internet Access Service. "We are excited to be in a position to ...
LUX Japan Ltd signs agreement with J-Seed for enterprise software upgrade
J-Seed announced today that it has been hired by LUX Japan Ltd to implement the company's upgrade to Scala 5.1. Scala 5.1 is fully integrated e-business management software for business processes incl...
J-Seed Attracts Senior Sales Executive
J-Seed Inc., a Japan-based IT Services provider, today announced that Hiroshi Matsubara, a former Senior Sales Executive for JD Edwards and EMC Japan has joined the firm as General Manager. "We are ex...
J-Seed Attracts Senior Sales Executive
Fuji Xerox Printing Systems KK Selects J-Seed to Upgrade ERP system Fuji Xerox has chosen J-Seed to develop multiple add-on programs to supplement/enhance their back-office systems. J-Seed will perfor...
Scala Partners with J-Seed Information Systems in Japan
Scala and J-Seed sign reseller agreement to deliver ERP and e-business software and services to local and global companies. Under the agreement J-Seed Information Systems will sell the complete integr...
Latest News
- Zenlok announces a new cloud-based free e-mail security service
- Tokyo's Biggest Tech Party Ever -Tech Holiday Party '09
- WIXI's new domain auction service
- maneo celebrates 1st anniversary of social lending in Japan
- Office Relocation Announcement
- 7/11 NetTokyo 2009 - Summer Charity Networking Event
- May 21 - Former CEO of Solis Corporation will speak at Waseda Marketing Forum
- artsea has opened a new shop in Chigasaki
- English OK Co., Ltd. acquires Kudos and FIRSTbenefit Brands
- J-Seed Presents - Networking event on May 19 (Tue.)
