Kazuko Shimada

Mirai Translate, Inc. develops software translation software. It offers designing, development, marketing, operation, and maintenance of relevant services, systems, hardware and equipment, software, solutions, and related consulting services. The company was founded on October 30, 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

Part of FueTrek Co., Ltd., ATR-Trek Co., Ltd. engages in leasing patents of voice recognition products. The company is based in Osaka, 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.