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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. Amid growing global competition and demographic pressures, Japanese companies are reimagining how they operate and grow. Building on a longstanding legacy of excellence in the electronics and automotive sectors, a new generation of Japanese kigyō is emerging—innovative, adaptive and ready to leave its mark on the global stage. **FUJITRANS** _Global logistics and transportation._ “As we currently hold more than a 50% market share for the coastal shipping of automobiles, we are well-positioned to lead the digital logistics transition,” said President Masahiko Tsumoto. **NET JAPAN** _Trader of precious metals and jewelry._ “As a leading company in the used luxury items market, our vision is to pursue fair value, acting as a pioneer both domestically and overseas,” said President and CEO Keiichiro Torii. **EIWA** _Industrial solutions provider._ “By leveraging our extensive network, we can apply expertise gained from supporting one client to help address similar challenges faced by others, while fully respecting confidentiality,” said President Yoshinori Abe. **NISSHO ENGINEERING** _Engineering services for industrial plants._ “Health is becoming an increasingly important topic, both for individuals and society as a whole. That is why for the past fifteen years, we have been focused on developing hydrogen-based products to improve the wellbeing of society,” said President Kenzo Hirakui.  **KINBOSHI** _Bubble dispersal devices, safety uniforms and more._ “Our development approach focuses not only on solving problems for a single company, but on addressing issues that affect the industry as a whole,” said President Kazufumi Ishii. **THE YOSHIDA DENTAL MFG.** _Manufacturer of dental equipment and clinical solutions._ “I often tell our development team to not simply create medical devices, but to think about how we can develop entirely new approaches to diagnosis and treatment. I believe this mindset is the true driving force behind our innovation,” said President Michizo Yamanaka.  **MARUHISA** _Specialized traditional and modern textiles producer._ “When working with fashion companies, we see that our main Japanese standpoint is quality. This applies not only to manufacturing but also to retail stores, with customers here valuing the long life of goods,” said President Kiminobu Hiraishi. **CHUBU ELECTRIC POWER** _Generator and distributor of electricity._ “We aim to not only decarbonize Japan, but also to support a realistic transition across Southeast Asia. A phased, cost-conscious transition is practical, and Japan can play a leading role in guiding APAC to net-zero,” said Senior Managing Executive Officer and Division CEO of Global Business, Hiroki Sato. **MAXELL** _Producer of electronics, batteries and storage media._ “As a leading company in small-sized, all-solid-state battery manufacturing, we are currently exploring ways to contribute to a sustainable, maintenance-free society,” said President and CEO Keiji Nakamura. **RISING ASIA** _Real estate development and consulting in Thailand._ “We maintain strong bonds and relationships with local government actors who share similar philosophies about Pattaya’s future and also a stake in our CSR activities,” said President Kazutaka Suzuki.  **See the Full List** Scan the QR code to explore detailed information and stories from Japanese business leaders. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/branded-content/global-kigyo/the-kigyo-you-should-know-2/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/branded-content/global-kigyo/the-kigyo-you-should-know-2/"},"headline":"The Kigyō You Should Know","datePublished":"2026-06-18T14:27:44.557Z","dateModified":"2026-06-09T07:27:59.603Z","description":"","url":"https://time.com/branded-content/global-kigyo/the-kigyo-you-should-know-2/","keywords":[],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[],"articleSection":"Paid Content","image":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/branded-content/global-kigyo/the-kigyo-you-should-know-2/","name":"The Kigyō You Should Know"}}]}] ```