This was a nation that had welcomed a mere 7.1 million visitors in 2011, albeit a year dominated by the earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan

Groups combine to highlight the best of Japanese cultural activities

A product of the merger of Daido Amistar, Daido Matex and Ishihara Kotetsu, DDMS’s business model combines the strengths of the three companies

Crossfor has succeeded in creating a diamond setting with a glitter that flickers in a way that has never been seen before

JBCC has come a long way since it developed the first computer that could output Chinese characters in 1977. It now offers integrated systems – from state-of-the-art system infrastructure, software design and development to secure cloud services

Japanese pioneer in buying and reselling used and damaged vehicles aims to expand its overseas business by partnering with more local distributors and logistics companies

After manufacturing the legendary universal tool and cutter grinder C-40 from 1968, Makino Seiki has grown to produce cutting-edge computer numerical control tool grinders

NTT Advanced Technology assist businesses with their transition into the fourth industrial revolution

Kyosei has been serving Japan’s agricultural and industrial machinery, construction and automotive industries since 1978

CellSeed’s regenerative medicine product candidates are founded on cell sheet engineering developed by Professor Teruo Okano at Tokyo Women’s Medical University

The 55-year old food company, with 100 restaurants all over Japan, is ready to explore opportunities in the region

Roland is a renowned name in high-calibre electronic musical instruments

The company’s fail-proof valves meet market needs such as in Hong Kong, where Yoshitake’s valves are used in high-rise buildings

Conversion and accessories company brings together the strength and experience of Toyota Technocraft, J-TACS and Modellista to uphold car advancements globally

Koizumi Lighting stays true to its vision of being the originators of lighting culture by offering sustainable residential and commercial LED lighting solutions

The project is set to construct airport facilities that will raise the airport’s capacity from 300,000 annual landings and departures to 500,000 in the 2020s

NAA Retailing began trading as Fa-So-La and has grown from handling 10 stores in 2004, to 95 this year

Chiyoda Seiki’s wide range of wares includes gas control equipment, welding and cutting equipment, gas vapourisers and gas regulators

Fuji is intensifying research and development to break new ground in the treatment of ageing and lifestyle diseases

The Japanese footwear company is adept at ‘protecting the feet of working people’

From the beginning, Aohata has excelled in production techniques and pushed the boundaries of what is possible with fruit products

Key player in the growing electronics and digital technology market applies its expertise to develop advanced semiconductors and high-performance electronic components

Elastomix takes pride in its research accomplishments to provide one-stop solutions for automotive, construction, electronics, engineering, architecture and printing businesses

Founded in 2004, AIU has established a leading position in Japan for its global-standard curriculum and multicultural campus environment

Specialist in manufacturing high-quality standard and customised gas detector tubes, pumps and gas monitors is pursuing new opportunities to expand beyond industrial factories

As it continues to modernise the world-class gold leaf technology that it pioneered since its establishment in 1899, Katani is also broadening its product offering

To delight more shoe aficionados, Regal is embracing e-commerce so that high-end customers can confidently turn to online marketplaces for assured quality

VanaH envisions a world inhabited by healthy people by offering natural drinking water

Water and fuel technology specialist discovers a way to dilute fossil fuels such as light oil, kerosene, heavy oil and biodiesel fuel with water and still deliver the same energy output as the original fuel