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TOKYO, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech”), Toda Corporation (“Toda”), Biken Techno Corporation (“Biken Techno”), and Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. (“Mitsubishi HC Capital”) , today announced that the proton therapy system delivered through the University of Tsukuba Hospital Proton Therapy Facility Development and Operation Project (“the Project”) has commenced treatment at the Proton Beam Therapy Center, University of Tsukuba Hospital (“University of Tsukuba”) as of September 29, 2025.Exterior of the Proton Therapy CenterTreatment RoomPhotos by Satoshi Tsubuku (HANA FACTORY)This project involves the first renewal of proton beam therapy facility in Japan, and is equipped with spot scanning irradiation technology, a complete proton beam cancer treatment system including an accelerator and two rotating gantry treatment rooms, and the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of the proton beam facility under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) method(*1). Additionally, it serves as a model case for facility renewal within a limited site space. The consortium will continue to support the operation of the facility as partners of the University of Tsukuba, a leader in cancer treatment innovation, for the next 20 years.(*1) PFI (Private Finance Initiative): A method of utilizing private sector funds, management expertise, and technology for the construction, operation, and maintenance of public facilities.Key Features of the Project1. Proton therapy facility development and operation leveraging the strengths of four consortium companiesA consortium of four companies, each with expertise in technology and operation of proton therapy, has delivered the facility and system under the PFI model. Going forward, the consortium will support the maintenance and operation of the facility and treatment system as a partner of the University of Tsukuba for 20 years.2. Facility renewal while maintaining ongoing medical services in a limited spaceA compact accelerator room and treatment rooms were constructed adjacent to the existing facility, serving as a model for updating proton therapy systems within limited site areas. Renovation work was also carried out on parts of the existing facility during the construction of the new building, with careful planning to ensure uninterrupted medical services and a smooth transition to the new facility.3. Promote stable and efficient business operations through optimal financing schemes.In accordance with the characteristics of the business, we have developed an optimal financing scheme that does not rely on conventional fund raising methods and does not establish a Special Purpose Company(*2). This enabled consistent management by the lead company, facilitating swift decision-making and efficient project operation.(*2) SPC (Special Purpose Company): A company established for a specific project or purpose.About the Proton Beam Therapy Center, University of Tsukuba HospitalThe University of Tsukuba has been a global pioneer in cancer treatment using proton accelerators since 1983. In 2001, the hospital introduced a proton therapy system from Hitachi, and to date, has provided proton therapy to approximately 8,450 cancer patients.Overview of the ConsortiumThe consortium is led by Hitachi High-Tech, with each company contributing its specialized expertise to the development and operation of the facility.Hitachi High-Tech: Procurement operations for proton beam equipment and related devices, Operation and maintenance management of proton beam equipment and related devices, and Overall management and coordination of operationsToda Corporation: Maintenance work for the new proton beam building, Renovation work for the existing proton beam buildingBiken Techno: Facility maintenance and management of the new proton therapy buildingMitsubishi HC Capital: Overall management and coordination of operations (Financial advisory services)Organizational structure chartAbout Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech provides cutting-edge technologies, products and services to society and customers with its corporate vision of "Changing the World and Future with the Power of Knowledge" to contribute to a sustainable global environment, healthy, safe and secure lives, and the sustained development of science and industry. We manufacture and sell clinical analyzers, biotechnology products and radiation therapy systems in the healthcare field, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the semiconductor field, as well as analytical systems and electron microscopes used in environmental fields and materials research. We are also engaged in a wide range of business areas globally, providing high added-value solutions in battery, communication infrastructure, railway inspection, digital and other industrial and social infrastructure fields. By deeply understanding the issues facing society and our customers, and utilizing the installed base (Digitalized Assets) and domain knowledge, we provide digital service through Lumada 3.0, enhanced by AI. Along with the Inspire 2027, Hitachi Group’s New Management plan, we contribute to realize a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth coexist in harmony. The company's consolidated revenues for FY2024 were approx. JPY 756.5 billion. For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/About Toda CorporationToda Corporation is a comprehensive construction company engaged in a wide range of businesses, including architecture, civil engineering, urban development, and real estate, under the brand slogan “Build the Culture. Creation from ideas, rooted in passion.” Since its founding in 1881, Toda has contributed to the development of social infrastructure, such as medical and welfare facilities, high-rise buildings, tunnels, and shield construction, aiming to realize a sustainable society. In recent years, Toda has also focused on renewable energy projects, providing high-value-added solutions that balance technological innovation and environmental consideration. Backed by sound management and a robust financial base, Toda continues to solve social and customer challenges both in Japan and overseas. (Consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2025: 586.6 billion yen) For more information, please visit the Toda Corporation website: https://www.toda.co.jp/english/About Biken TechnoBiken Techno is a comprehensive facility management company providing cleaning, equipment management, and security services for office buildings, commercial facilities, condominiums, government facilities, racecourses, hospitals, hotels, and logistics centers. The company also offers cleaning and sterilization of food factory production lines, facility renovation, and a wide range of facility management services. Under the key concept of “Creating Comfortable Environments,” Biken Techno also engages in architectural design, construction, and real estate management, serving as a solution provider in the fields of medical, food, and living environments, and practicing its management philosophy of “Customer First.” (Consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2025: 34.669 billion yen) As a solution provider practicing customer-first principles, Biken Techno offers the highest quality building management and contributes to society through facility management (FM), property management (PM), and building maintenance (BM). For more information, please visit the Biken Techno website: https://www.bikentechno.co.jp/About Mitsubishi HC CapitalThe Mitsubishi HC Capital Group has set its vision for the next decade as “Innovators Challenging the Uncharted Future Together.” In pursuit of this vision, the Group is engaged not only in its core leasing business but also in services and business management that maximize the potential value of tangible and intangible assets. With seven business segments—Customer Solutions, Overseas Customers, Environmental Energy, Aviation, Logistics, Real Estate, and Mobility—the Group has consolidated total assets exceeding 11 trillion yen and approximately 8,400 employees worldwide, operating in over 20 countries as of March 2025. By anticipating changes in society and the business environment, Mitsubishi HC Capital Group aims to create new social value together with our customers and partners, thereby solving social issues and contributing to the realization of a sustainable and prosperous future. For more information, please visit the Mitsubishi HC Capital website: https://www.mitsubishi-hc-capital.com/english/ Business Contact Hitachi High-Tech CorporationToda CorporationBiken Techno CorporationMitsubishi HC Capital Inc.Healthcare Business Group Therapy System Business Particle Therapy Business Development Div. Business Promotion Dept.PPP Promotion Department, Building Sales Management Department, Construction Business DivisionPFI Promotion OfficeCorporate Communications DepartmentInquiries about Particle Therapy Systemdan.narita@toda.co.jp (Narita)Inquiry - Biken TechnoInquiry form Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Rendering of Hitachi Energy’s Varennes facility, post-expansion aerial viewVarennes, Quebec, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, the world’s leading electrification company, today announced an additional $270 million CAD ($195 million USD) investment to expand its large power transformer manufacturing facility near Montreal, Canada. This major investment, which builds on an ongoing expansion announced in 2024, will nearly triple the site’s annual production capacity, reinforcing Canada’s role as a beacon of clean-energy manufacturing for the world.This effort is part of Hitachi Energy’s $9 billion USD global investment program, the largest in the industry to expand manufacturing capacity, R&D, and engineering. This latest expansion will create approximately 500 new jobs and bring significant benefits to the local economy. With more than half of the value of goods sold from Varennes typically sourced locally, the investment will spur further economic development in the region.Transformers are a critical component of the energy value chain, enabling efficient transmission and distribution of electricity. They support applications such as large-scale transmission systems, data center operations, grid interconnections, integration of renewable energy, and the electrification of transportation, all of which are essential to the decarbonization of energy systems. In Canada, large power transformers are also vital in supporting energy-intensive industries such as mining, aluminum production, and steel manufacturing, which are foundational to the national economy.The Varennes expansion is a significant step in Hitachi Energy’s global plan to increase transformer production capacity to meet growing mid- and long-term customer needs in the energy transition. “With this expansion, Varennes will continue to play a leading role in strengthening the region’s power grid. Our team is proud to be at the forefront of delivering sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy infrastructure for decades to come,” says Bruno Melles, Managing Director of Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy.“This investment will allow us to significantly increase our ability to meet the fast-growing demand for large power transformers, reactors, and HVDC technology, which are critical to achieving key energy transition goals,” added Carla Vicente, Country Managing Director, Hitachi Energy in Canada. The Varennes facility is one of the largest manufacturers of HVDC transformers in the world and is also CSA N299-certified for nuclear quality assurance. These capabilities position the site to address unprecedented demand for transformers driven by the expansion of nuclear power generation, increased interconnection between jurisdictions, the refurbishment of existing infrastructure, and surging electricity demand from data centers and continued growth in renewable sources.“Hitachi Energy Canada plays a strategic role in Quebec’s energy development. It is the only company in North America that produces transformers of this magnitude. Drawing on a strong pool of Quebec expertise, it stands as one of the pillars of our energy security and will continue to be a leader in the green economy. We are proud to support its expansion project in Varennes, which will mark a new stage in its growth while creating many high-quality, well-paying jobs here in Quebec,” said Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy.“Clean, reliable energy is at the center of our government’s plan to position Canada as an energy superpower. Investing in our domestic advanced manufacturing and research capabilities, like Hitachi Energy Canada, will strengthen Canada’s energy sovereignty and create the jobs and expertise necessary to fortify our grid needs that will power Canadian prosperity and economic resiliency,” said the Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.“Canada is competing and winning in the race to build the strongest clean economy. By supporting Hitachi Energy’s expansion in Quebec, we are shoring up our domestic manufacturing capacity, securing the supply of critical grid technologies, and creating hundreds of good-paying jobs. Projects like this are proof that Canada has the people, expertise, and the ambition to be a true energy superpower, delivering reliable electricity to Canadians and clean power solutions to the world," said the Honorable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. The project will significantly improve production flow. Planned improvements include a state-of the-art assembly line and the addition of two flexible core and winding feeding lines, ensuring greater production continuity. The factory fully integrates Hitachi Energy’s TrafoStar™ transformer technology platform, which harmonizes transformer design, manufacturing processes, and quality control measures across all power transformer factories worldwide.As the world’s leading electrification company and the largest transformer manufacturer, Hitachi Energy is advancing grid modernization with industry-leading solutions and a commitment to achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2030.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we cocreate and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://twitter.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries –and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024(ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Oct 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, is excited to unveil a one-of-a-kind experiential promotion for JCB cardmembers outside Japan: the Exclusive Giant Gacha Experience in Shibuya. This limited-time promotion is taking place across three of Shibuya’s iconic venues—Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, Shibuya PARCO, and shibuya-san.Participants can take a photo of the capsule toy machine and post it on designated social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, WeChat and RED) using the hashtag #morejcb for a chance to win exciting prizes.Prizes include items that enhance sightseeing in Tokyo, such as the Tokyo Metro 24-hour unlimited ride pass & Limited-Edition Pass Case and admission to CROSSING VIEW & ROOFTOP LOUNGE MAG8, which offers panoramic views of the iconic Shibuya Crossing.In addition, all participants will receive a Shibuya-themed pouch containing trash bags, highlighting JCB’s commitment to supporting the beautification of Shibuya through this initiative.Under the theme “More Japan – More Value, More Fun!”, JCB invites international visitors to immerse themselves in a uniquely Japanese experience through a giant capsule toy event. JCB cardmembers can participate free of charge and try their luck at winning exciting prizes.JCB is committed to enriching the travel experience of its cardmembers through culturally immersive promotions. By encouraging participants to share their experiences on social media, JCB aims to inspire more international travelers to explore the charm of Japan and discover the added value of using JCB.For more details about the event, visit here.Watch the promotional video here.About“MORE JAPAN with JCB”: A Concept Designed to Enrich the Inbound Travel Experience MORE JAPAN Logo MORE JAPAN with JCB is a brand concept developed by JCB to embody the convenience and value it offers to international visitors exploring Japan. Serving as a unified symbol, it allows international cardmembers to easily identify exclusive offers and benefits, while enhancing awareness of JCB’s unique advantages for inbound travelers.From airports and vibrant cities to peaceful countryside towns, JCB Card is widely accepted across Japan—empowering travelers to eat more, explore more, and experience more. Through MORE JAPAN with JCB, visitors are invited to discover a side of Japan they have never seen before.Experience the rich, diverse, and deeply authentic charms of Japan—with JCB by your side.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 56 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 169 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the commercial launch of its OLYSENSE™ CAD/AI (artificial intelligence-powered computer-aided detection) portfolio in the United States and European markets. This portfolio uses AI to enable earlier detection, enhance clinical outcomes, and ultimately improve patient care. In European markets, the launch includes the clinical applications CADDIE™, CADU™, and SMARTIBD™. In the United States, the launch includes CADDIE™ with detection capabilities only.With more patients needing endoscopic evaluation due to demographic trends and ubiquitous lower and upper gastrointestinal conditions, demand for procedures continues to rise. Yet gastroenterologists must manage heightened workloads, administrative burdens, budget constraints, and staff shortages. AI-based and data-driven solutions offer opportunities to address these demands, supporting efficient screening, earlier diagnosis, and helping care teams focus on appropriate treatment and, potentially, better outcomes.Image of OLYSENSE in an endosuite1Olympus has introduced OLYSENSE CAD/AI - a suite of cloud-based, AI-powered apps, marking the first step in its intelligent endoscopy ecosystem. These apps support clinicians in detecting, characterizing, and analyzing lesions throughout the upper and lower GI tract:CADDIE2: A cloud-based AI solution for colonoscopy that assists physicians in both detecting and characterizing colorectal polyps. Trained on a robust dataset, the system analyzes colonoscopy video frames to assist in identifying lesions, including high-risk types such as large polyps and hard-to-detect ones like sessile serrated lesions (SSLs).CADU3: A cloud-based AI solution designed to support the detection of dysplasia in patients with Barrett’s Esophagus. By identifying and highlighting the areas with the highest likelihood of dysplasia in endoscopy images, CADU aims to support physicians in making more accurate clinical decisions.SMARTIBD3: A cloud-based AI solution that supports the objective assessment of ulcerative colitis through MAYO scoring system. SMARTIBD can analyse the visual characteristic and provide information to aid the users and decrease subjectivity in the clinical decision-making process. Comment from Professor Cesare Hassan in Gastroenterology from Humanitas University, Italy“Cloud-based and AI-powered endoscopy solutions are transforming clinical practice. By enabling real-time decision support and standardized assessments, they help clinicians diagnose earlier and more accurately, streamline workflows, and improve patient outcomes. Endoscopy on the cloud opens the door for continuous innovation and broader access to advanced care.” Comment from Keith Boettiger, Corporate Officer, Head of Gastrointestinal Solutions Division, Olympus Corporation“With OLYSENSE, we are taking a meaningful step forward in helping patients receive earlier, more accurate diagnoses. Our goal is simple: to give clinicians the advanced tools that make it easier to find and assess challenging lesions early, make confident, informed decisions, and provide their patients with the best possible care.” In Europe, CADDIE, CADU, and SMARTIBD each received CE Mark certification under the EU-MDR (July 2024), with CADDIE covering both computer-aided detection (CADe) and diagnosis (CADx) of suspected colorectal polyps.In the United States, the CADDIE computer-aided detection device received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance (July 2024) to assist gastroenterologists in detecting suspected colorectal polyps during colonoscopy procedures. CADDIE is available in the US with only polyp detection and excludes polyp characterization features. SMARTIBD and CADU are not available in the US.Through OLYSENSE, Olympus aims to integrate clinical and operational solutions, providing seamless data connectivity across the GI unit and integration with hospital systems — creating an intelligent endoscopy ecosystem.As part of its long-term vision, Olympus is committed to expanding OLYSENSE, solution by solution, ensuring each new capability meets the evolving needs of clinicians worldwide.1 For detailed information regarding instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions, please consult the device manual. 2 CADDIE is available in the US with only polyp detection and excludes polyp characterization features.3 SMARTIBD and CADU are not available in the US.All company names and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide innovative solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global LinkedIn and X accounts.Media contact:Mail: Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OLYMY] [STU: OLY1] [FRA: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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TOKYO, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced an agreement to deploy cutting-edge AI for networking solutions at Ouribank, one of Brazil’s leading financial institutions. The deployment, leveraging the market-leading AI and automated networking solutions from HPE Juniper Networking and NEC Enterprise Network Services, will transform Ouribank's data center and campus infrastructure into an agile, robust and secure network, with increased operational insights and automated troubleshooting capabilities.The deployment is a strategic element of Ouribank’s business expansion plans, driven by customer demand for a wider range of online financial services. The bank also wanted to accelerate, simplify and optimize day-to-day network operations across its data center and campus & branch infrastructures, in support of a nimble IT team equipped to focus on strategic projects and to introduce new financial services to the market very quickly and at scale. Another strategic initiative underpinned by the new network is Ouribank’s development of a Disaster Recovery site, providing further reassurance for its customers.The selected solutions, Apstra® Data Center Director and Juniper Networks® QFX5120 for the data center, and HPE Juniper Networking EX4400-24X and EX4100 with Juniper Wired Assurance for the campus, are designed to advance the agility and reliability of Ouribank's communication infrastructure. The Apstra Data Center Director solution enables streamlined data center network automation and management, enhancing infrastructure reliability by eliminating disruptions caused by manual interventions and generating predictive insights. Concurrently, Marvis® AI engine, which underpins the Mist AI-native networking platform, delivers industry-leading AIOps to optimize user experiences and simplify IT operations.Furthermore, by leveraging NEC's robust and secure engineering services, Ouribank can implement an automated and secure network tailored to its specific workflows and requirements. Together, NEC and HPE Juniper Networking will continue to drive AI-native digital transformation at Ouribank, empowering its exploration of new use cases enabled by networking innovation."For more than four decades, Ouribank has consistently been at the forefront of global innovation. In today's digital era, NEC and HPE Juniper Networking solutions are fundamental to enabling the bank's digital transformation, especially regarding connectivity issues with public clouds, using AI-based functionalities to ensure ongoing flexibility and agility for our business."- Luis Eduardo, IT Head (Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture and Data), Ouribank"Together, HPE Juniper Networking and NEC are redefining agility and security at Ouribank with transformative intent-based networking and AIOps. This powerful alliance leverages Juniper's cutting-edge AI-native and NEC’s transformation services to prepare Ouribank's network infrastructure for the future. With Data Center Director for seamless data center automation and Marvis AI enhancing operational simplicity, Ouribank is now poised at the forefront of financial innovation—agile, secure, and well-equipped for the digital era."- Manfred Opificius, Senior Vice President, SP Sales, HPE Networking, HPE"Leveraging our services, based on both local and global expertise, we are honored to support the digital innovation of Ouribank. We have been contributing to the financial sector by transforming networks where the robustness, flexibility, and security of digital infrastructure play a pivotal role in business operations. We keep enhancing our services to advance Ouribank’s networks, fostering sustainable and intelligent solutions for the future."- Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP, Global Network Division, NEC CorporationAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com or NEC’s Network Solutions at https://www.nec.com/en/global/solutions/5g/index.html. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") today announced the establishment of Toyota Invention Partners Co., Ltd. ("TIP"), a new strategic investment subsidiary with 100 billion yen (approximately 670 million USD) in capital. TIP will focus on accelerating collaborations between Toyota, Woven by Toyota ("WbyT"), Toyota Group companies, their affiliates, and external partners as part of Toyota's transformation into a mobility company. Additionally, Woven Capital, Toyota's growth-stage venture investment arm, has established Fund II with 800 million USD (approximately 120 billion yen), matching the size of Fund I launched in 2021.As a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota, TIP will build business collaborations by primarily investing in early stage startups in Japan and other companies and inventors who share Toyota's vision of "Inventing our path forward, together." Unlike conventional funds with fixed periods, TIP will take a long-term view, aiming to contribute to Toyota's mission of "Producing Happiness for All" by creating new value with partners and stakeholders. Beyond financial investment, TIP will offer partners access to Toyota's assets-including talent and manufacturing expertise-helping them scale and build enduring frameworks for synergistic collaboration. Together, a broad spectrum of partners will join TIP to shape the future of mobility. This includes startups to established enterprises, as well as early-stage Inventors participating in Toyota Woven City.In parallel, Woven Capital has launched Fund II, targeting 20-25 new investments in Series B to late-stage companies advancing AI, automation, climate technology, energy, sustainability and more. Since 2021, Woven Capital has invested in 18 companies, led by global investment professionals, and has created new business opportunities within the Toyota Group. To further accelerate strategic partnerships, ownership of Woven Capital was transferred from WbyT to Toyota on July 1, 2025, making Woven Capital a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota.Kenta Kon, Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Toyota and CFO and Director of WbyT, appointed as CEO of Toyota Invention Partners said, "To ensure that mobility continues to bring smiles to people and remains vital to society, the Toyota Group has embraced the vision of 'Inventing our path forward, together'. This vision places a particular emphasis on 'Invention', which has always been the foundation of the Group. As Toyota advances its transformation, it is crucial for us to go beyond the Toyota Group itself and work with external partners who bring new businesses and technologies not yet part of Toyota. One important way to enable this collaboration is through partnerships formed through investment. What we value most, however, is to stand with companies who share our aspirations, taking on the challenge of inventing the future together as true partners. By establishing TIP, alongside Toyota Ventures and Woven Capital, which have led our strategic investments to date, we will accelerate collaboration even further, leveraging the strengths of all three to connect with an even broader community of innovators."George Kellerman, Managing Director of Woven Capital said, "Fund II marks a major milestone in our mission to back global innovators advancing mobility and beyond. As innovation accelerates and technological leaps transform how people, goods, information, and energy move, Toyota's global platform gives these breakthrough companies the ability to scale to billions and improve lives everywhere."Moving forward, Toyota Invention Partners, Toyota Ventures, and Woven Capital will advance the strategic investments essential to Toyota's future by leveraging and sharing their respective strengths, experience, and expertise.For more details, please visit: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/43359087.htmlAbout Woven by ToyotaWoven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our software development platform Arene, and our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.About Woven CapitalWoven Capital is Toyota's growth-stage venture investment arm focused on realizing the promise of mobility-how people, goods, information and energy can move. Founded in 2021, we are investing 1.6 billion USD in startups that create new ways to support mobility and emerging technologies, advance the industrial value chain, and accelerate decarbonization and circularity. Learn more at woven.vcToyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its lineup for the Japan Mobility Show 2025, including a wide variety of motorcycles, automobiles, power products, aircraft and other products, as well as related technologies and concept models. (Japan Mobility Show press days: Oct. 29 – 30, Public days: Oct. 31 – Nov. 9, 2025).Following the release of initial information on Aug. 28, 2025, Honda today revealed the list of items to be on display at the Honda booth, including initial information on world premiere models. More information on all items will be announced Oct. 29, the first press day of the show. Overview of Honda booth Showcasing a wide variety of mobility products and technologies for land, sea and skies created by “The Power of Dreams”Since its founding, Honda has always been driven by the dreams of Honda associates and creating mobility products using its original technologies and ideas. As a comprehensive mobility company, Honda continues to take on challenges to augment possibilities for people and society through its mobility products and services.At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda will exhibit a wide variety of its mobility products for land — mostly automobiles and motorcycles — as well as mobility products for the sea and skies, which represent Honda dreams realized with its latest technologies.Honda Japan Mobility Show 2025 special website:http://global.honda/en/japan-mobility-show/2025/For more details, please visit: https://global.honda/content/dam/site/global-en/newsroom-new/cq_img/news/2025/09/c250930eng/c250930eng.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HIROSHIMA, Japan, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In order to achieve carbon neutrality (CN) at its global manufacturing facilities by 2035, Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has updated the roadmap and interim target for the fiscal year 2030 applicable to its domestic plants and offices*1, which account for approximately 75% of its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.In anticipation of future alternative fuel procurement environments and technological advancements, the updated roadmap will allow the company to respond more flexibly to procure energy stably that supports the business while promoting CO2 reduction.Initially, as part of the roadmap, Mazda planned to switch the fuel for its power plant in the Ujina area of its Hiroshima Plant (in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture) from coal to single-fuel ammonia. However, the company has revised the plan and will promote decarbonization by switching to a gas cogeneration system*2 fueled by city gas produced from LNG*3 which utilizes established power generation technology. This system will enable the company to transition to hydrogen, an expected carbon-neutral fuel, in phases with only minor equipment modifications. Mazda envisions advancing decarbonization in the future alongside the progress of CN fuel usage in society. Moving forward, the Company will engage in co-creation with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to explore specifications for the gas cogeneration system, focusing on achieving extremely high energy utilization efficiency and enabling optimal energy management tailored to factory operations.Mazda considers introducing a gas cogeneration system (Photo: Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Kobe Plant Power Center No. 3)Mazda Domestic Manufacturing Plants and Facilities: Roadmap for Achieving Carbon Neutrality(as of September 30, 2025)Accordingly, Mazda plans to decommission its coal-fired power generation plants currently operating at both the Hiroshima and Hofu plants in around 2030. To advance the roadmap toward achieving carbon neutrality, the company will promote the plan as an integrated community effort, obtaining support from local energy providers Hiroshima Gas Co., Ltd., and Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc.With this roadmap update, the interim CO2 emissions reduction target for fiscal year 2030 has been reassessed and revised from 69% compared to fiscal year 2013 to 46% or more, equivalent to Japan's target, to steadily transition toward achieving carbon neutrality.Mazda is advancing its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050 through three key pillars: energy-saving initiatives, adoption of renewable energy, and usage of CN fuels. Mazda is committed to helping create a prosperous society through collaboration with partner companies and local communities.Related News Releases- Dec 14, 2023: MAZDA NEWSROOM Mazda specifies medium-term targets and roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality NEWS RELEASES- Feb 27, 2025: MAZDA NEWSROOM Mazda Conducts Demonstration Operation of Cupola Melting Furnace using Biomass Fuel 100% NEWS RELEASESRelated Information- Corporate website: ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY(Scheduled for update around 12:00 PM on September 30)- Corporate website: CLIMATE CHANGE (ENDEAVORING TOWARD CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2050)(Scheduled for update around 12:00 PM on September 30)- MAZDA MIRAI BASE: SUSTAINABILITY*1 For Mazda’s domestic manufacturing plants and offices, please refer to the MAJOR FACILITIES section on the Corporate Website.*2 A gas cogeneration system is a system that uses primary energy (fuel) to drive gas turbines or gas engines, continuously extracting multiple forms of secondary energy (electricity, steam, etc.).*3 LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Group photo of the signing ceremonyTOKYO, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order to supply a 100-megawatt (MW) class gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant. The order for Jiangsu Lihuai Steel Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd., a major Chinese steelmaker group in China, was placed through Mitsubishi Power's local subsidiary. The newly developed M100S small- to medium-sized gas turbine fired by blast furnace gas (BFG) will be utilized as a core component of its plant.Responding to growing demand from China's steel industry for energy efficiency and decarbonization, the M100S model has been developed by combining MHI's state-of-the-art large-scale gas turbine technologies to be applied in steel plants' by-product gas-fired power plants. It can serve as a replacement for the conventional small-sized BTG (boiler, turbine, generator) power plants widely used in the Chinese steel industry. This is the first order for this new model. Building on this success, Mitsubishi Power aims to be at the forefront of meeting the demand for replacing outdated small-scale BTG power plants in the industry.The M100S gas turbine was developed by combining technology for BFG-fired large-scale turbines, where Mitsubishi Power has extensive operational experience, with technology for state-of-the-art natural gas-fired JAC gas turbines, which boast high performance and reliability. The M100S power plant has an output of 100 MW in a combined cycle setting and is both smaller and more efficient than conventional models. In addition to BFG, the gas turbine can be co-fired with various gases generated as by-products from steel plant equipment such as coke ovens and converters.It also allows for flexible operation according to fluctuations in gas volume and responds quickly to load fluctuations in the steel plant. BFG-fired gas turbines, by efficiently utilizing by-product gas from steel plants, reduce environmental impacts, allow for compliance with air regulations, and contribute significantly to the efficient use of energy.Jiangsu Lihuai Steel plans to begin operation of the GTCC power plant at its steel plant in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, in 2027. The order from Jiangsu Lihuai Steel was placed with Mitsubishi Power Gas Turbine Engineering Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Power subsidiary based in Nanjing. The M100S gas turbine and related equipment will be manufactured and supplied by Mitsubishi Power's Takasago Machinery Works (Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture), with other equipment procured locally in China, including from Dongfang Turbine Co., Ltd., a group company of Dongfang Electric Corporation, a licensed manufacturer for Mitsubishi Power. By-product gas from blast furnaces, coke ovens, and converters will be used as fuel. Mitsubishi Power will dispatch technical advisors to the site for installation and commissioning.In China's steel industry, in line with the trend toward energy conservation and decarbonization, demand is growing for the replacement of existing BTG power plants, which have limited power generation capacity and low efficiency, with high-efficiency equipment. The main systems steelmakers are looking to replace are models with an output of around 100 MW. Up to now, power generation in this power range has been limited to BTG power plants, so an extremely large number of such power plants are currently in operation in China. The introduction of the M100S model, which is more efficient than conventional small-sized BTG systems, is a groundbreaking initiative in this market, as it effectively utilizes blast furnace gas in the steel industry.Jiangsu Lihuai Steel's parent company, Jiangsu Shagang Group, based in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, is one of the world's leading steel manufacturers. Jiangsu Shagang Group has already adopted five gas turbines manufactured by Mitsubishi Power, and the high satisfaction with our delivered equipment is one of the reasons for the order of the M100S gas turbine.Blast furnace gas has a lower calorific value than natural gas and other fuels, and advanced technology is required for the stable combustion of gas turbines using BFG. Mitsubishi Power's global market share for BFG-fired gas turbines exceeds 60%. The addition of the new M100S model, to the existing lineup will further enhance its position as a pioneer in this field.Mitsubishi Power will continue to play a pioneering role in this field by proactively developing solutions such as BFG-fired GTCC power plants that contribute to the efficient use of energy and reduce environmental impacts.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Macnica Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime 3132; “Macnica") is pleased to announce the publication of an integrated report, LIMITLESS 2025, with “Envisioning the Future, Creating the Now” as its theme, available for download at the Company’s website.LIMITLESS 2025: https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/investors/library/integratedreport/ Macnica publishes an integrated report for a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders and investors, to convey in an easy-to-understand manner the strategies for realizing its long-term management concept ‘Vision 2030’, various initiatives for improving corporate value over the medium- to long-term, and various strengths of the Macnica Group.This year’s report takes the phrase from Macnica’s Purpose, “Envisioning the Future, Creating the Now”, as its theme. It presents the Company’s current initiatives toward realizing Vision 2030, with a particular focus on the Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2025–2027). This plan outlines Macnica’s ongoing actions to transform into a Services & Solutions company and represents the first step toward its envisioned future. Through this report, we hope readers gain a clearer understanding of the future Macnica is working to shape.In addition, to eliminate information gaps arising from language differences among our stakeholders, the report has been published simultaneously in both Japanese and English. Going forward, Macnica will continue to proactively disseminate information and enhance corporate value, with the aim of fostering deeper understanding and trust in our company among a broader range of stakeholders. To commemorate the publication of the report, Macnica will host an interactive IR event, “LIMITLESS Dialogue - Shaping Macnica’s Future Together with Investors”, to be live streamed online. The event will feature Kazumasa Hara, Representative Director and President, and Shinichiro Omori, Lead Outside Director; together with distinguished guests: Professor Emeritus Kunio Ito, Director of Hitotsubashi University CFO Education and Research Center, and Yu Shimizu, Representative Director & CIO, Cadira Capital Management. In addition to answering questions submitted in advance, the event will also take live questions from viewers. We look forward to your participation.Event OverviewDate and Time: Monday, October 6, 2025Open: 17:30 / Start: 18:00 / End: 19:00*Please note that the end time may vary depending on the day’s proceedings.Format: Online (Live Streaming, Japanese Only)Participation Fee:FreeRegistration:Please register via the URL below. Pre-event questions can be submitted through the registration form.After registration, the participation URL will be sent to you by email prior to the event. https://nikkoir.smktg.jp/public/application/add/32802Speakers:Kazumasa Hara, Representative Director and President, Macnica Holdings, Inc.Shinichiro Omori, Lead Outside Director, Macnica Holdings, Inc.Kunio Ito, Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University and Director, Hitotsubashi University CFO Education and Research CenterYu Shimizu, Representative Director & CIO, Capital Management Co., Ltd.Program:Highlights of LIMITLESS 2025 (Kazumasa Hara)The Current State of Macnica from an Outside Director's Perspective (Shinichiro Omori)Macnica's Social ImpactQ&A Session (Pre-submitted and live questions will be accepted.) (Note: There will be no explanation of the business model, etc.)Notes:The live stream may be unstable depending on network conditions. Please refrain from recording, taking screenshots, or sharing the participation URL externally. An archived video and Japanese and English transcripts of the event will be posted later on our website.Macnica Group will continue to explain our business and vision through dialogue with stakeholders and will utilize your valuable feedback in our management to further enhance corporate value. About MacnicaMacnica (TSE Prime 3132) is a technology trading company, comprehensively handling advanced technologies through core business areas in semiconductors and networking. In addition to its semiconductor and network businesses, which focus on adding value through technical support and sales, Macnica’s CPS Solutions business is expanding beyond a traditional trading company framework by developing and selling its own products and services, focusing on six key themes: smart manufacturing, CPS security, smart city/mobility, healthcare, circular economy, and food/agritech.View our Business Introduction at https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/business/ Please address any enquiries to:Macnica https://www.macnica.co.jp/en/ Miyahara, Public Relations OfficeE-mail: macpr@macnica.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced a new collaboration with DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DuPont), a global leader in materials science and sustainable innovation based in the United States, to introduce more environmentally responsible packaging solutions for Olympus' single-use portfolio of endotherapeutic devices, which are used worldwide. This initiative is enabled by DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution, which Olympus will begin incorporating into the sterile packaging of over 100 single-use device categories, starting in 2026.Sterile packaging to be introduced (example)As part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, Olympus has designated “Carbon Neutral Society and Circular Economy” as a focal area and has committed to achieving a circular economy through product stewardship. Collaborating with DuPont, Olympus is further strengthening its dedication to environmentally responsible, sustainable healthcare.As the first phase in this collaboration, Olympus will introduce medical device packaging utilizing DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution at its manufacturing facilities in Japan and Vietnam, covering more than 100 single-use device categories, including sampling and therapeutic devices for GI and respiratory endoscopes. Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution uses a certified mass balance[1] approach to integrate renewable feedstocks, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the carbon footprint of healthcare packaging—without compromising performance or regulatory compliance.This switch is expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately one-third of the total carbon footprint of Tyvek®. Olympus will expand the initiative gradually to additional manufacturing sites and product lines in subsequent phases. Through this packaging advancement, Olympus is accelerating its path toward carbon neutrality and meeting growing industry and regulatory expectations for environmentally conscious design.Comment from Syed Naveed, Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Olympus“As a global MedTech company, we recognize our responsibility to advance sustainability without compromising the trust and safety that patients and healthcare professionals expect from us. The adoption of Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution in our packaging marks a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint while preserving the integrity and safety of our medical devices.”Comment from David Domnisch, Vice President and General Manager at DuPont“Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is designed to help reduce the carbon footprint of a product while providing a drop-in solution that can be seamlessly integrated into existing healthcare packaging products. We are excited to work with Olympus and help advance sustainability in the healthcare sector.”1 Mass balance approach is a globally recognized model used to determine raw material inputs and outputs. It is designed to work with existing production systems where both certified and non-certified feedstocks are mixed. The amount of sustainable raw material is carefully tracked and attributed to specific products enabling full traceability of materials.2 Sustainability certification program developed ISCC for establishing chain of custody for sustainable supply chains in a traceable and transparent manner. developed by ISCC.About DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is a sustainability-focused innovation that is an extension of the existing DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging Products, offering a significantly reduced carbon footprint. This advancement is made possible by the partial replacement of fossil fuel-based raw materials with certified renewable feedstocks using a mass balance approach, in accordance with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS[2] standards. Learn more about Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution HERE.DuPont™, the DuPont™ Oval and Tyvek® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide innovative solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global LinkedIn and X accounts.Media contact:Mail: Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OLYMY] [STU: OLY1] [FRA: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed 214,731 visitors from Japan and overseas (as of September 15, 2025) as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”We will hold a special program for the “Anime Watch Party” event, which is held monthly on every third Friday at Anime Tokyo Station, over two days on October 1 and October 18, 2025. For the special program, screenings of “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits” and “Samurai 7” will be held on Tokyo Citizens’ Day (October 1), and a screening of “The White Snake Enchantress,” Japan’s first all-color animated feature-length theatrical film, will be held on October 18 to commemorate Anime Day (October 22). A Talk & Quiz Contest will also be held on both days.For the latest updates on the “Anime Watch Party” special program, please check out of the official website and official social media accounts!”Anime Watch Party” Special Program DetailsAnime Watch Party 10: Tokyo Citizens’ Day Special Event(1) Date and time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025(1) 11:30-12:00 “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”(2) 12:30-13:00 “Samurai 7”(3) 13:30-14:30 “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits” *Talk & Quiz Contest included(4) 15:00-16:00 “Samurai 7” *Talk & Quiz Contest included(5) 16:30-17:00 “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”(6) 17:30-18:00 “Samurai 7”Navigator Noriko Namiki and staff GONZO will be present at (3) and (4)!*Anime screening only at (1), (2), (5), and (6).(2) Venue: 1st Floor (in front of Interactive Vision), Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)(3) Films to be screened- Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for SpiritsEp. 1: I'm Marrying into an inn for SpiritsStory summaryIn Kakuriyo, where supernatural beings dwell, protagonist Aoi is kidnapped by the patriarch of the long-established Tenjin-ya and learns that a promise has been made: she would marry the patriarch, a demon god, to settle her grandfather’s debt. The reluctant Aoi, hoping to return to her own world, declares that she will work at Tenjin-ya to repay the debt instead of marrying…- Samurai 7Ep. 14: The OfferingStory summaryA TV anime remake of Akira Kurosawa’s film, Seven Samurai. The story is set in a chaotic era following a long war, where mechanized civilization and agrarian civilization coexist. Bandits raid villages, plundering rice. Amid this, the leader of Kanna Village secretly plans to hire samurai to repel the bandits. Can the summoned samurai protect the village…?(4) Event Navigator: Noriko Namiki (voice actress)(5) Number of participants: Approximately 30 per session (come and go as you wish)(6) Participation fee: Free*Please sit in the allocated seating area.*Photos, video recordings, and sound recordings inside the venue are prohibited on the day of the events.*Guests may be required to stand if all the seats are filled.*Seats may be moved after each screening.*Staff will take photographs for use in Anime Tokyo Station publicity and reporting materials. By participating, it is assumed that you understand and agree to these conditions.*Please follow staff guidance when participating.For details, please visit https://animetokyo.jp/en/archives/events/events41/Anime Watch Party 11: Anime Day Screening(1) Date and time: Saturday, October 18, 2025(1) 12:00-13:30 Anime screening only(2) 14:30-16:15 *Talk & Quiz Contest included(3) 17:00-18:45 *Talk & Quiz Contest includedNavigator Noriko Namiki will be present at (2) and (3)!(2) Venue: 1st Floor (in front of Interactive Vision), Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)(3) Film to be screened- The White Snake EnchantressDescription"The White Snake Enchantress" was Japan's first all-color animated feature-length theatrical film, released in 1958. Highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, it is an important work in the history of Japanese animation that has had a major impact on later commercial animation. In 2017, October 22, the release date of "The White Snake Enchantress" was officially registered as "Anime Day" by a project commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese animation.Story summaryThe White Snake Enchantress, a tale passed down through ancient China, is a beautiful love story between Bai Niang, the reincarnation of a white snake, and her lover Xu Xian. Based on this folk tale, the story unfolds with the addition of characters like the blue fish spirit Shao Qing, Xu Xian’s pet pandas, Panda and Mimi, and the monk Fa Hai who seeks to tear Bai Niang and Xu Xian apart. It is a lavish epic woven with beautiful music and rich colors.(4) Event Navigator: Noriko Namiki (voice actress)(5) Number of participants: Approximately 30 per session (come and go as you wish)(6) Participation fee: Free*Please sit in the allocated seating area.*Photos, video recordings, and sound recordings inside the venue are prohibited on the day of the events.*Guests may be required to stand if all the seats are filled.*Seats may be moved after each screening.*Staff will take photographs for use in Anime Tokyo Station publicity and reporting materials. By participating, it is assumed that you understand and agree to these conditions.*Please follow staff guidance when participating.For details, please visit https://animetokyo.jp/en/archives/events/events42/Venue Overview- Name: Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")- Location: Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m. last admission for special exhibitions: 6:30 p.m.)- Closed: Mondays * If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following dayNew Year's holiday periodMay be closed on other daysPlease check the venue website before coming.- Admission fee: Free- Website: https://animetokyo.jp/en/- SNS:X | https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info)Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation)YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJwInquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jpPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250930.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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TOKYO, Sept 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of August 2025.World Production August 2025YOYAugust 2024Jan.- Aug. 2025YOYJan.- Aug. 2024Japan44,586 units88.4%50,431 units438,531 units98.5%445,317 unitsOutside of Japan222,419 units86.7%256,602 units1,842,490 units90.2%2,042,347 unitsTotal267,005 units87.0%307,033 units2,281,021 units91.7%2,487,664 unitsProduction in Main Regions North America136,559 units94.9%143,859 units1,072,896 units97.7%1,098,456 units USA88,056 units93.9%93,777 units650,390 units94.7%686,567 units Asia76,887 units74.3%103,526 units705,971 units79.6%886,392 units China50,011 units80.5%62,151 units423,209 units77.3%547,704 unitsAugust 2025- Production in Japan: 1st YOY decrease in 3 months- Production outside Japan: 13th consecutive month of YOY decrease - Worldwide production: 13th consecutive month of YOY decreaseSales in the Japanese Market August 2025YOYAugust 2024Jan.- Aug. 2025YOYJan.- Aug. 2024Total41,220 units89.9%45,868 units413,353 units92.4%447,432 unitsRegistrations21,038 units82.0%25,657 units230,547 units88.1%261,803 unitsMini-vehicles20,182 units99.9%20,211 units182,806 units98.5%185,629 unitsAugust 2025- Total sales in Japan: 5th consecutive month of YOY decrease- New vehicle registrations: 10th consecutive month of YOY decrease- Sales of mini-vehicles: 4th consecutive month of YOY decreaseExports from Japan August 2025YOYAugust 2024Jan.- Aug. 2025YOYJan.- Aug. 2024 Total7,307 units126.9%5,756 units68,609 units124.0%55,337 units North America2,037 units270.2%754 units16,754 units425.6%3,937 units USA1,727 units236.6%730 units15,837 units415.3%3,813 units Asia277 units97.5%284 units3,238 units110.1%2,942 units Europe2,551 units98.0%2,603 units27,128 units85.2%31,859 units Others2,442 units115.5%2,115 units21,489 units129.5%16,599 unitsAugust 2025- Total exports from Japan: 5th consecutive month of YOY increase Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has published the third edition of its report summarizing business risks and opportunities related to natural capital, aligned with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).In creating this report, NEC significantly enhanced the comprehensiveness of site analysis by leveraging the expertise and know-how of its specialized personnel and incorporating it into generative AI and agentic AI. Specifically, NEC analyzed local risks related to water infrastructure at each analysis site—risks that were difficult to grasp using conventional generic tools. Moreover, communication materials were automatically generated and the number of sites subject to detailed analysis were expanded to approximately 2,000 (*1). This enabled dialogue with local stakeholders based on actual conditions. Going forward, NEC plans to further deepen engagement with upstream partners in the value chain.NEC TNFD Report, Third Edition URL: https://www.nec.com/en/global/sustainability/eco/pdf/NEC-tnfd-en.pdfIn recent years, demand for global disclosure of information on sustainability has rapidly intensified. This requires companies to possess specialized knowledge and handle significant workloads. NEC, with the realization of a sustainable society as its Purpose, is actively engaged in this field.Since publishing Japan's first TNFD report in the IT industry in July 2023, NEC has continued its proactive activities, including issuing the second edition of its TNFD report in June 2024 (*2), which reflects the TNFD Final Recommendations v1.0. NEC also contributes to the development of international schemes, participating in activities that include the creation of IT sector guidance for use by the World Economic Forum (*3) and collaborating with TNFD's Nature Data Public Facility (NDPF, (*4)). Insights gained from these experiences are woven into this report. Furthermore, this TNFD report leverages generative AI and agentic AI. Treating NEC itself as "client zero," the company first thoroughly utilizes advanced technologies internally, then applies the resulting know-how and insights to help solve customer challenges. This is used not merely for disclosure purposes, but as a tool for minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities.Benefits of Utilizing Generative AI and Agentic AI Overview of the Third Edition1. Deepening and Expanding Nature-Related Risk Assessment- For approximately 2,000 NEC Group sites and upstream value chain locations, conducting quantitative analysis of water scarcity and flood/storm risks through collaboration with specialized institutions, and enabling water-related local risk analysis using generative AI and Agentic AI.- Visiting sites located in areas requiring attention and engaging in dialogue with local stakeholders (Practicing the Landscape Approach).- Analyzing the impacts of future natural scenarios on business operations using generative AI.- Organizing the hierarchy of upstream value chain segments (mining, material manufacturing, component manufacturing) and developing future investigation strategies.2. Organizing an Opportunity Framework Leveraging NEC's Strengths- As a part of the client zero approach, integrating generative AI and Agentic AI services into consulting services, and visualizing environmental information in enterprise IT systems.- Introducing five themes that generate value for solving environmental challenges through partnerships with other sectors, leveraging NEC's technologies such as trust technologies and material informatics.Going forward, NEC will incorporate in-depth investigations of supply chain risks into its next mid-term environmental plan, the "Eco Action Plan," starting in 2026, and drive its implementation. Furthermore, insights from the generative AI developed this time will be applied to reporting works under sustainability disclosure standards (SSBJ) and responses to external surveys.NEC will take the lead in tackling various challenges to realize data-driven nature-related management. Through its own practical experience, the company will contribute to customers and society by sharing insights gained through consulting and other services.(*1) Conventionally, local risk assessments have required approximately 40 hours per site. By leveraging Agentic AI, simultaneous assessment of multiple sites can be conducted within about one hour. Utilizing Agentic AI is expected to yield efficiency gains equivalent to approximately 80,000 hours compared to conventional methods for assessing local risks across roughly 2,000 sites.(*2) NEC publishes TNFD Report (2nd Edition)https://www.nec.com/en/press/202407/global_20240729_02.html(*3) Nature Positive Transitions: Sectors: Reports compiled by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman that outline actions that each sector should take to transition towards a nature-positive economy. NEC is collaborating with other leading global companies to create the IT sector report.(*4) TNFD Nature Data Public Facility https://tnfd.global/enhancing-market-access-to-global-nature-data/About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for August 2025 are summarized below.I. Production BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)DOMESTIC PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles48,903+4.3454,694-7.9Total48,903+4.3454,694-7.9 OVERSEAS PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles35,851-8.8290,481-1.9Total35,851-8.8290,481-1.9 GLOBAL PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles84,754-1.7745,175-5.7Total84,754-1.7745,175-5.71. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in August 2025 increased 4.3% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in August 2025]CX-5:20,457 units(up 43.9% year on year)MAZDA3:8,537 units(up 10.2%)CX-30:8,040 units(up 29.7%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in August 2025 decreased 8.8% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in August 2025]CX-50:11,337 units(up 1.7% year on year)CX-30:7,918 units(down 25.1%)MAZDA2:6,624 units(up 6.5%)II. Domestic Sales BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)DOMESTIC SALESPassenger Vehicles9,194+0.097,223+16.7Commercial Vehicles732-7.16,592-2.4 Registration Total7,535+3.380,502+24.4Micro-mini Total2,391-10.923,313-8.1Total9,926-0.5103,815+15.2Mazda's domestic sales volume in August 2025 decreased 0.5% year on year due to decreased sales of commercial vehicles.Mazda's market share was 4.0% (up 0.5 points year on year) in the registered vehicle segment, 2.1% in the micro-mini vehicle segment (down 0.1 points), and the total market share was 3.3% (up 0.3 points).[Domestic sales of key models in August 2025]MAZDA2:1,717 units(down 2.1% year on year)CX-5:1,534 units(down 10.3%)MAZDA3:854 units(up 102.4%)III. Exports BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)EXPORTSPassenger Vehicles45,623-7.6384,138-11.3 North America17,042-15.6190,455+1.1Europe13,856+44.175,562-22.5Oceania3,696+6.335,833-12.9Others11,029-31.582,288-22.3Total45,623-7.6384,138-11.3Mazda's export volume in August 2025 decreased 7.6% year on year due to decreased shipments to regions such as North America.[Exports of key models in August 2025]CX-5:20,645 units(up 10.7% year on year)MAZDA3:7,861 units(down 9.3%)CX-30:7,639 units(up 18.4%)IV. Global Sales BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)GLOBAL SALESDomestic Sales9,926-0.5103,815+15.2 U.S.A38,140-7.6293,494+3.5 China5,707+9.543,636-15.6 Europe7,911-22.7101,771-13.3 Others37,179-9.7304,508+4.6Overseas Sales88,937-9.1743,409-0.0Total98,863-8.3847,224+1.6Mazda's global sales volume in August 2025 decreased 8.3% year on year due to decreased sales in markets such as the USA and Europe.[Global sales of key models in August 2025]CX-5:26,335 units(down 14.7% year on year)CX-30:16,195 units(down 13.3%)Mazda3:11,549 units(down 12.2%)*1 Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-brand units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units).*2 Global production figures represent the total sum of domestic and overseas production volumes.*3 All information in this press release is as of the release date. No updates after that date are reflected. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KARIYA, JAPAN, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION (Headquarters: Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shinnosuke Hayashi, hereinafter referred to as “DENSO”) and TÜV Rheinland Japan, Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Kunihiro Okamoto, hereinafter referred to as “TÜV Rheinland Japan”) are pleased to announce that DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to realize sustainable manufacturing for industrial products, including batteries, and to promote the Digital Product Passport*1 (hereinafter referred to as “DPP”), which contributes to the efforts.In recent years, there has been a strong demand across entire society for achieving carbon neutrality and transitioning to a circular economy that circulates resources within the economic system, therefore it has been accelerating efforts to create sustainable products. As a part of these efforts, the EU implemented the Ecodesign Regulation*2 in July 2024, introducing a new framework that mandates environmental considerations from the design stage of products. Under this regulation, the introduction of the DPP, which electronically records information such as the manufacturer, materials used, CO2 emissions, and recyclability, is required.Furthermore, from February 2027, under the European Battery Regulation*3, the introduction of the “Battery Passport” for battery products, including automotive and industrial batteries, is scheduled to become mandatory as the first use case of the DPP.To support compliance with these regulations, DENSO is developing an application for the Battery Passport and, in February 2025, became the first Japanese company to obtain EcoPass certification from Catena-X*4.In addition, TÜV Rheinland Japan is a third-party certification body that provides testing, certification, inspection, and evaluation services related to product safety and quality, and always offers the latest evaluation services in various industrial fields.DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan have now agreed to comprehensively collaborate as strategic partners on verification and certification services for compliance with the Ecodesign Regulation and the European Battery Regulation, as well as on DPP initiatives.Collaboration DetailsThe two companies will cooperate in the development of DPP and related business services, including the Battery Passport.The two companies will collaborate on regulatory compliance and client support related to the Battery Passport.TÜV Rheinland Japan will provide third-party verification and certification services for DENSO's Battery Passport application.The two companies will jointly create technical documentation related to the Battery Passport for clients.Through extensive collaboration, DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan will promote DPP initiatives, including the Battery Passport, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.Comments from Each CompanyDENSO CORPORATION, Senior Director, Head of Social Innovation Business Development Function Unit, Mitsuru Kato DENSO is committed to traceability and resource circulation throughout the entire product lifecycle. We are very pleased to have established a strategic partnership with TÜV Rheinland Japan, a third-party certification body with extensive experience and expertise, to promote our initiatives related to DPP, which support these efforts. By combining DENSO’s manufacturing expertise and traceability technologies with TÜV Rheinland Japan’s certification and evaluation capabilities, we aim to provide even more reliable products to stakeholders worldwide.TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd., President, Kunihiro OkamotoTÜV Rheinland Japan provides various testing, certification, and auditing services in accordance with international standards, and has expanded services to support environmentally conscious business operations and sustainable development in recent years. DENSO possesses advanced technologies in the automotive industry, and we expect that this new partnership will open up new possibilities and promote growth for both companies. Together, we will strive for the realization of a sustainable society.Scene from the signing of the memorandum of understandingFrom left to right: Kunihiro Okamoto, President of TÜV Rheinland Japan,and Mitsuru Kato, Senior Director, Head of Social Innovation Business Development Function Unit, DENSO.*1 Digital Product Passport: A digital certificate that records various information to ensure traceability along the product lifecycle, including the manufacturer, materials used, recyclability, and dismantling methods, as proof of the product's sustainability.*2 Ecodesign Regulation: A comprehensive framework that improves environmental performance standards from the design stage for almost all products introduced to the European market, including durability, recyclability, reparability, and energy efficiency, including the DPP. It came into effect in Europe in July 2024.*3 European Battery Regulation: A regulation that sets unified obligations for the design, material procurement, manufacturing, collection, and recycling of batteries to promote the production and use of sustainable and safe battery products. It came into effect in Europe in August 2023, and the application of each requirement has been gradually starting from February 2024.*4 DENSO the First Company Headquartered in Japan to Acquire EcoPass Certification from Catena-X | Newsroom | News | DENSO Global Website Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for August 2025, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.Click here for detailed sales, production, and export results ("Detailed data (Excel)")Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today an agreement to jointly develop next-generation fuel cell (FC) route buses for commercialization. Production is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2026 (April 2026-March 2027) at the Utsunomiya Plant (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture) of J-Bus, Ltd. (J-Bus), an equal joint venture between Isuzu and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino).The vehicle will be based on the flat-floor battery electric route bus platform planned, developed, and designed by Isuzu and manufactured by J-Bus. Isuzu and Hino-who have been collaborating in the bus segment since 2002-launched this platform in fiscal year 2024. It will be combined with an FC system developed by Toyota. As part of their efforts to realize zero-emission vehicles, Isuzu and Toyota are jointly developing the next-generation FC bus, seeking to reduce costs by standardizing BEV and FCEV parts.Expanding the range of carbon neutral options beyond battery electric buses, Isuzu is working to commercialize the next-generation FC route bus as a new technology. Toyota positions hydrogen as an important energy source in the pursuit of carbon neutrality and is advancing various initiatives in producing, transporting, storing, and using hydrogen in collaboration with a wide range of partners across industries. Together, the two companies will work with local governments and businesses in various regions-including those designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in May 2025 as Priority Regions for Promoting the Deployment of Fuel-Cell Commercial Vehicles - to contribute to the steady reduction of CO2 emissions by expanding the use of next-generation FC route buses."Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero: https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kawasaki and Tsukuba, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement to strengthen international industrial competitiveness in quantum technology. The agreement, signed on September 26, 2025, aims to enhance cooperation between the two organizations, thereby boosting Japan's standing globally in this sector.As part of the agreement, Fujitsu and G-QuAT will leverage their combined resources, including quantum computer-related technologies, manufacturing and evaluation facilities, and will promote research and development and personnel exchange. In this way, the partnership aims to foster international collaboration and research cooperation, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic growth.Scaling up quantum computers requires the integration of diverse elemental technologies and the comprehensive verification and optimization of the entire quantum computer system. To address this challenge, the two organizations will promote research cooperation, including the development of supporting environments and demonstration of technologies necessary for large-scale superconducting quantum computers, maximizing the use of G-QuAT's facilities and its hub function for international collaboration. Through this initiative, the partners aim to establish the superiority of Japan's quantum computing technology, including that of component manufacturers, and actively promote it globally to foster expansion into the international market.Photo of MASU Kazuya, G-QuAT Director (right) and Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited (left) signing ceremonyAbout FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society, and on “bridging” the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialization. Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT), established in 2023, promotes the social implementation of advanced convergence computational technology and aims to build a global business ecosystem to solve economic and social issues, create new markets, and pioneer aftermarkets from the benefits. Find out more: G-QuATPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedInquiriesGlobal Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT)E-mail: M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Please convert "*" to "@".) Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that humanized anti- soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab) has been approved for once every four weeks intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China.In January 2024, LEQEMBI was approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD) in China. After 18 months of a dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks during initiation phase, a transition to the maintenance dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every four weeks may be considered or the regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks may be continued.AD is a progressive, relentless disease characterized by formation of protein deposits known as plaques made of amyloid-beta aggregates and neurofibrillary tangles made of tau protein in the brains of people living with AD. It is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2,3,4 The data show that Aβ protofibrils* and tau tangles play roles in the neurodegeneration process,2,3 and LEQEMBI is the only approved therapy that fights AD in two ways – targeting both amyloid plaque and protofibrils, which can impact tau downstream.Eisai estimates that, as of 2024, there were 17 million patients with MCI or mild dementia due to AD in China in 2024, which is expected to increase with the aging of the population. Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority. In China, Eisai distributes the product and conducts information provision activities through specialized Medical Representatives.* Protofibrils are believed to contribute to the brain injury that occurs with AD and are considered to be the most toxic form of Aβ, having a primary role in the cognitive decline associated with this progressive, debilitating condition.1 Protofibrils cause injury to neurons in the brain, which in turn, can negatively impact cognitive function via multiple mechanisms, not only increasing the development of insoluble Aβ plaques but also increasing direct damage to brain cell membranes and the connections that transmit signals between nerve cells or nerve cells and other cells. It is believed the reduction of protofibrils may prevent the progression of AD by reducing damage to neurons in the brain and cognitive dysfunction.4MEDIA CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department+81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.(UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Russia)EMEA Communications Department+44 (0) 7739 600678EMEA-comms@eisai.netEisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+ 1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations Department+81 (0) 3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.com About LEQEMBI (generic name: lecanemab)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ). Protofibrils are believed to contribute to the brain injury that occurs with AD and are considered to be the most toxic form of Aβ, having aprimary role in the cognitive decline associated with this progressive, debilitating condition. Lecanemab has been approved in 50 countries and is under regulatory review in 10 countries. Following the initial phase with treatment every two weeks for 18 months, intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing with treatment every four weeks was approved in China, the U.S. and others, and applications have been filed in 5 countries and regions.LEQEMBI's approvals in these countries were based on Phase 3 data from Eisai's, global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results. The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB).1,5 The U.S. FDA approved Eisai’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for subcutaneous maintenance dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK in August 2025. In September 2025, the rolling sBLA application to the U.S. FDA for the subcutaneous initiation dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK was also initiated.Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen. Since January 2022, the Tau NexGen clinical study for Dominantly Inherited AD (DIAD), that is conducted by Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is ongoing and includes lecanemab as the backbone anti-amyloid therapy.About the Collaboration between Eisai and Biogen for ADEisai and Biogen have been collaborating on the joint development and commercialization of AD treatments since 2014. Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.About the Collaboration between Eisai and BioArctic for ADSince 2005, Eisai and BioArctic have had a long-term collaboration regarding the development and commercialization of AD treatments. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement with BioArctic in December 2007. The development and commercialization agreement on the antibody lecanemab back-up was signed in May 2015.About Eisai Co., Ltd.Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases(NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai. Co., Ltd.), us.eisai.com (for U.S. headquarters: Eisai, Inc.) or www.eisai.eu (for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia and New Zealand headquarters: Eisai Europe Ltd.), and connect with us on X (global and U.S), LinkedIn (for global, U.S. and EMEA) and Facebook (global).About BiogenFounded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.For more information, visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202567pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com