日期: 2026 年 2 月 4 日

TOKYO, February 3,2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japantastics, Inc, a Tokyo-based company dedicated to promoting and distributing authentic Japan-made products to a global audience, has announced the official launch of Japantastics.jp, an online commerce platform that discovers and promotes unique, high-quality Japan-made products - focusing on craftsmanship, engineering, and stories that have long remained hidden beyond Japan's borders.Japan is home to a remarkable depth of artisanal skill and manufacturing excellence. Yet while global interest in Japan continues to rise — reflected in 40+ million visitors in 2025 — many highly skilled artisans and small manufacturers remain oriented entirely toward the domestic market. As a result, much of Japan’s finest craftsmanship remains difficult to encounter outside the country.Japantastics was founded to fill this divide, and curate products based on craft integrity, technical excellence, and cultural context, introducing makers whose work reflects years—often decades—of dedication and refinement. Rather than functioning as a conventional e-commerce marketplace, the Japantastics platform serves to discover and illuminate unique Japan-made crafts and products and will continue to broaden its lineup by discovering and introducing exceptional, lesser-known items from across the country.“Interest in premium Japanese products abroad continues to expand,” said Aki Tsukioka, Co-founder of Japantastics, Inc. "However, many artisans lack the resources, language support, and international channels needed to reach customers overseas. Japantastics exists to bridge that gap—not by simply selling products, but by communicating the value systems, techniques, and stories behind them."At the core of Japantastics is a belief that truly meaningful products are not disposable commodities, but lifelong tools shaped by human intention. By working closely with artisans and manufacturers, the company aims to present Japan-made goods not as trends, but as enduring objects that reward long-term use and appreciation. Each product is introduced with its background, production philosophy, and practical relevance for modern life.The Japantastics platform will continue to expand its lineup by discovering lesser-known makers across Japan - ranging from traditional crafts to contemporary manufacturing - while maintaining a highly selective, story-driven approach to curation. With this model, Japantastics positions itself as a cultural bridge: connecting Japanese creators with global audiences who value authenticity, quality, and depth over mass production.About JapantasticsJapantastics, Inc. is a Tokyo-based company dedicated to introducing authentic Japan-made products to global audiences. Through careful curation and storytelling, the company connects Japanese artisans and small manufacturers with customers worldwide who seek products defined by craftsmanship, longevity, and cultural meaning. Visit Japantastics.jp.Media Contact: Japantastics, Inc. Email: japantastics@gmail.com Website: https://japantastics.jp  Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Valuufy, a Kyoto-based stakeholder impact intelligence company, today released a whitepaper analyzing the nine Nikkei 225 automakers,* and six international benchmarks,** across 168 validated performance metrics, with comparative benchmarking. The findings reveal a 55-point gap between policy commitment and verification performance, reflecting the industry-wide challenge of building measurement infrastructure to match ambitious commitments.Japanese automakers are major competitors in global markets and represent significant holdings in international portfolios. For investors evaluating automotive holdings, this gap creates material uncertainty, but also an opportunity for those who can identify which companies back their commitments with measurable outcomes.[Fig.1: Impact Research Paper - Executive Summary Page].Despite policy commitments averaging 77% across all ValuuCompass impact topics, only 22% translate to quantified outcomes, and just 10% receive third-party verification. This creates potential risk for investors relying on unverified disclosure data, and reflects the industry-wide challenge of building measurement infrastructure to match ambitious commitments.The Measurement Gap"The 55-point policy-performance gap represents fundamental infrastructure deficiencies in translating policy into measurable action," said Kyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy. "Companies with unsubstantiated claims face potential regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage as verification standards tighten under emerging regulations, including the EU's CSRD and Japan's SSBJ."Value Washing: Beyond Greenwashing"Value washing occurs when companies make stakeholder commitments exceeding actual delivery," said Dr Philip Sugai, Director of Research at Valuufy. "Unlike greenwashing, which focuses on environmental claims, value washing extends across all seven stakeholder groups, including the company, its employees, customers, partners, society, nature and shareholders. The opposite is Value Hushing: when companies achieve strong results but fail to disclose them due to measurement infrastructure gaps."The assessment identified critical measurement blind spots in channel partners, where most environmental and human rights impacts concentrate, and society, including community relationships essential for operational continuity. Only 34% of channel partner metrics have calculation-ready disclosures, while 12% of industry disclosures are claims without quantitative support.Verification Patterns: Japan and International ComparisonJapanese automakers demonstrate comprehensive policy commitments but lower third-party verification rates, averaging 5% compared to 18% for the international peers assessed. This pattern may reflect corporate governance approaches that emphasize internal control over external validation.Among international manufacturers included in the benchmarking, Volkswagen leads with a verification rate of 34%, followed by Hyundai at 26% and BYD at 23%.[Fig.2: Impact Report - Auto Sector Rankings Page]."Building proper measurement infrastructure takes 3-5 years," Barnes added. "Companies starting now can achieve operational maturity by 2028-2029, positioning themselves to meet emerging regulatory requirements across jurisdictions."This Japan automotive analysis is the first in a series of industry reports using ValuuCompass methodology. Valuufy will publish sector-specific assessments throughout 2026. Expanded coverage of international automotive markets is available on demand for investors and companies seeking broader benchmarking.*Nikkei 225 Automakers: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Subaru, Mitsubishi Motors, Isuzu, Hino Motors.**International Automakers: Volkswagen, Hyundai, BYD, Ford, Tesla, General Motors.Download the whitepaper:  www.valuufy.com/automotive-analysis Media Contact: Marco Koeder, Chief Operating Officer, Valuufy. E: marco@valuufy.comRequest a briefing or pilot assessment: learnmore@valuufy.comAbout ValuuCompassValuuCompass(TM) is the stakeholder intelligence platform used in this analysis. Built on over a decade of academic research at Doshisha University's Value Research Center, it measures performance across seven stakeholder dimensions using 168 validated metrics. Unlike traditional black-box ESG ratings, ValuuCompass delivers transparent, glass-box measurement where methodology is fully visible. Companies use it to identify measurement gaps and strengthen disclosure infrastructure. Investors use it to benchmark holdings and assess verification maturity. The platform has been validated through Fortune 500 pilot programs and has been featured at the UN Science Summit for the last four years.About ValuufyValuufy is a Kyoto-based stakeholder impact intelligence company founded in 2024, emerging from over a decade of academic research at Doshisha University's Value Research Center. The company delivers impact measurement, competitive benchmarking, and analysis for investors and organizations. Featured for four consecutive years at the UN Science Summit and recognized as a TiE50 Top 50 Global Startup 2025 and Rising Star at Global Startup Expo 2025, Valuufy is guided by an Advisory Council including former leaders from Apple, Cisco Systems, Sustainalytics and S&P Global. https://valuufy.com.[Fig.3: Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Impact Measurement Challenge]DisclaimerThis analysis is based on publicly available information only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or any form of professional recommendation. Performance metrics reflect the percentage of quantified outcomes reported across 168 indicators (maximum 100%). Data was collected and analyzed between October 2025 and January 2026. Companies may have updated their disclosures after this period. The findings reflect Valuufy's independent assessment methodology and may differ from other analytical frameworks. Mention of specific companies does not constitute endorsement or criticism beyond the factual observations presented. Full disclaimer: www.valuufy.com/disclaimer Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Feb 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI, TSE Code: 7011) announced that order intake increased 12.6% year-on-year to ¥5,029.1 billion in the three quarters ended December 31, 2025. Revenue rose 9.2% year-on-year to ¥3,326.9 billion, resulting in profit from business activities (business profit) of ¥301.2 billion, a 25.5% increase over the previous fiscal year, which represented a business profit margin of 9.1%. Profit attributable to owners of parent (net income) was ¥210.9 billion, an increase of 22.6% year-on-year, with a net income margin of 6.3%. EBITDA was ¥393.1 billion, a 21.0% increase over Q1-3 FY2024, with an EBITDA margin of 11.8%.(billion yen, except where otherwise stated)Q1-3 FY2025 Financial ResultsQ1-3 FY2024 (Note)Q1-3 FY2025YoYYoY%Order Intake4,468.15,029.1+561.0+12.6%Revenue3,047.03,326.9+279.9+9.2%Profit from Business ActivitiesProfit Margin240.17.9%301.29.1%+61.1+1.2 pts+25.5%-Profit Attributable to Owners of ParentProfit Margin172.15.6%210.96.3%+38.8+0.7 pts+22.6%-EBITDAEBITDA Margin324.910.7%393.111.8%+68.1+1.1 pts+21.0%-FCF-143.7167.6+311.4-(Note) Q1-3 FY2024 results have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the planned sale of Mitsubishi Logisnext (ML) shares. For more information on the ML sale, please refer to the following press release published on September 30, 2025: ML Sale Announcement(billion yen, except where otherwise stated)Q1-3 FY2025 Financial Results by SegmentOrder IntakeRevenueBusiness ProfitQ1-3FY2025YoY (Note)Q1-3FY2025YoY (Note)Q1-3FY2025YoY (Note)Energy Systems (Energy)2,857.0+889.91,354.7+75.9146.7-7.7Plants & Infrastructure Systems (P&I)891.3+77.7633.9+47.464.9+25.2Logistics, Thermal & Drive Systems (LT&D)444.3-46.6437.0-27.618.4+1.2Aircraft, Defense & Space (ADS)837.0-345.0891.2+201.6105.3+35.6Others, Corporate & Eliminations (OC&E)-0.6-15.09.9-17.4-34.2+6.8Total5,029.1+561.03,326.9+279.9301.2+61.1(Note) Q1-3 FY2024 results on which YoY figures are based have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the planned sale of ML shares.In Energy, order intake increased by ¥889.9 billion YoY mainly due to continued strong demand in Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC). Contracts for 31 large frame gas turbine units—up 15 units YoY—were concluded during Q1-3, the majority of which were from customers in North America and Asia. Revenue increased by ¥75.9 billion YoY; the largest gains were seen in GTCC, which continued to execute its sizeable backlog. Segment business profit decreased by ¥7.7 billion YoY mainly due to one-time expenses in Steam Power, which offset strong performance in GTCC from higher revenue and improved margins.In P&I, order intake increased by ¥77.7 billion YoY due to the booking of a large project in Engineering. Revenue grew by ¥47.4 billion. Improved margins in Metals Machinery and Machinery Systems helped to raise segment business profit by ¥25.2 billion YoY.In LT&D, revenue decreased by ¥27.6 billion YoY due to a decline in units sold in Turbochargers and Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC). Steady performance in Engines on the back of strong demand in Asia, combined with the rebound from one-time expenses associated with a supply chain disruption in Turbochargers during the previous fiscal year, resulted in a ¥1.2 billion YoY increase in segment business profit.In ADS, order intake decreased by ¥345.0 billion YoY due to a high base effect from large orders booked in Defense & Space during the previous fiscal year. Revenue increased by ¥201.6 billion YoY, mainly in Defense & Space, where steady progress in backlog execution continued. Increased revenue and higher margins in Defense & Space and Commercial Aviation served to increase segment business profit by ¥35.6 billion YoY.FY2025 Earnings ForecastMHI revised its guidance for the period ending March 31, 2026, increasing the forecasts for order intake, business profit, net income, EBITDA, and FCF over the previous announcement made November 7, 2025, based on stronger-than-anticipated performance through Q3. The full-year dividend forecast of 24 yen per share was unchanged.(billion yen, except where otherwise stated)FY2025 Earnings ForecastFY2024Actual (Note)FY2025Forecast(Previous)FY2025Forecast(Revised)Revised vs.PreviousOrder Intake6,405.16,100.06,700.0+600.0Revenue4,361.14,800.04,800.0-Profit from Business ActivitiesProfit Margin354.98.1%390.08.1%410.08.5%+20.0+0.4 ptsProfit Attributable to Owners of ParentProfit Margin245.45.6%230.04.8%260.05.4%+30.0+0.6 ptsROE10.7%10%10%-EBITDAEBITDA Margin469.910.8%510.010.6%530.011.0%+20.0+0.4 ptsFCF342.70.0200.0+200.0Dividends23 yen24 yen24 yen-(Note) FY2024 results have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the planned sale of ML shares.(billion yen, except where otherwise stated)FY2025 Earnings Forecast by SegmentOrder IntakeRevenueBusiness ProfitPreviousRevisedPreviousRevisedPreviousRevisedEnergy3,200.03,600.02,000.02,000.0240.0240.0P&I900.01,100.0850.0850.070.080.0LT&D600.0600.0600.0600.020.020.0ADS1,400.01,400.01,350.01,350.0140.0140.0OC&E0.00.00.00.0-80.0-70.0Total6,100.06,700.04,800.04,800.0390.0410.0 CFO Message"In the first three quarters of this fiscal year, we continued to build on the strong performance I shared with you in our last release, with all major financial indicators up year-on-year, especially order intake and business profit," MHI Chief Financial Officer Hiroshi Nishio commented. Nishio continued, "Looking at individual businesses, GTCC drove strong order intake performance, booking 31 large frame gas turbine units mainly in North America and Asia. Demand for gas turbines remains high, particularly in the U.S., as communicated previously. Revenue was up especially in GTCC and Defense & Space, which are both executing some of the largest backlogs ever seen in our history. We also achieved remarkable growth in business profit as we offset one-time expenses in Steam Power with success in other businesses.""On the back of this excellent progress through Q3," Nishio went on, "we have made upward revisions to our full-year order intake, business profit, net income, and FCF guidance. We are entering the final stretch of this fiscal year with renewed confidence, leveraging our historically high backlog to grow profit while continuing to win new orders—the source of future earnings expansion. As we aim to meet these updated targets, we ask our shareholders and other stakeholders to look forward to our next release later this year."Attachment 1: Q1-3 FY2025 Financial ResultsFinancial ResultsAttachment 2: Presentation Materials of Financial ResultsPresentation MaterialsDownloadable PDF of this press releasePress ReleaseNote regarding forward looking statements:Forecasts regarding future performance outlined in these materials are based on judgments made in accordance with information available at the time they were prepared. As such, these projections include risk and uncertainty. Investors are recommended not to depend solely on these projections when making investment decisions. Actual results may vary significantly from these projections due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, economic trends affecting the Company's operating environment, fluctuations in the value of the Japanese yen to the U.S. dollar and other foreign currencies, and trends in Japan's stock markets. The results projected here should not be construed in any way as a guarantee by the Company.In response to U.S. tariff policy, the Company is pursuing mitigation strategies focused on cost passthroughs. As of the date of this release, the Company expects any impact on performance to be limited in nature.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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Feb 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today unveiled findings from its consumer outlook survey, showing that majority of Asia’s middle class feel financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations.Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of middle-class consumers feel anxiety about their overall financial wellbeing, with top three concerns being the rising cost of everyday living (71 per cent); high cost of healthcare (43 per cent); and unexpected job loss or a reduction in their income (37 per cent). As a result, their primary financial goals are focused on a two-to-three-year time frame. Almost half (44 per cent) of the respondents aim to build a basic safety net for their families, while one-third (37 per cent) hope to achieve financial independence.Lee Yen Ho, Group Chief Distribution and Proposition Officer, FWD Group, said, “It’s clear that there is a shared sense of financial vulnerability across generations of middle classes in Asia. As people live longer and family structures evolve, building the financial resilience to protect loved ones and turn savings into sustainable lifetime income will become increasingly essential. Changing the way people feel about insurance has an important role to play. Insurance provides protection in difficult times, but it can also help to build resilience, secure income for retirement, and give people the confidence they need to celebrate living.”The findings also reveal clear generational pressures:  - Generation X (born in 1965-1980) face the toughest balancing act – funding education, paying mortgages and preparing for retirement. Among this segment, 62 per cent worry that their savings won’t keep pace with inflation, and 52 per cent rank guaranteed lifelong income as their top retirement need.- Generation Y (born 1981–1995) juggle multiple financial responsibilities, with 49 per cent worrying about saving for their own retirement. The vast majority (85 per cent) support their parents in addition to caring for their children. Although almost half (47 per cent) are looking for a single, efficient solution to cover multiple family members, most (61 per cent) have never heard of family insurance plans.- Generation Z (born 1996–2010) face growing financial pressure, with 53 per cent expecting difficulties in the next five to 10 years due to rising daily expenses, and 46 per cent saying that insurance products feel too expensive.The pan-Asian survey, conducted with Ipsos, surveyed over 9,000 middle-class consumers aged 21-65 across the 10 markets where FWD operates: Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Macau SAR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. FWD already offers a range of products across its markets to strengthen protection, resilience, and long-term financial security. For example, in Hong Kong, the One&All medical insurance plan provides flexible family-focused coverage with optional add-on benefits that require no underwriting. In Japan, a single-yen premium annuity product was introduced to meet the growing demand for savings and retirement planning, helping individuals and families build a steady stream of retirement income. In Thailand and Singapore, the FWD Sure pension plan and FWD Invest Flexi Elite plan help customers prepare for retirement through structured income and sustainable wealth-building options. In Indonesia, the FWD Critical First protection plan delivers affordable, inflation-conscious coverage to help families safeguard their financial well-being amid rising costs.About FWD GroupFWD Group (1828.HK) is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 34 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and tech-enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. FWD Group is listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code 1828.For more information, please visit www.fwd.comFor media inquiries, please contact: groupcommunications@fwd.comSource: FWD Group Holdings Limited Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, Feb 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced plans to co-develop system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its software-defined vehicles (SDVs), with Mythic, a Texas, U.S.-based technology company.Honda has invested in Mythic, which has original technologies and a proven track record in this field of technologies, to establish technologies to enhance the computing performance and energy efficiency of AI to be used for automated driving and other features of its SDVs. Today, Honda announced plans for Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the R&D subsidiary of Honda, to co-develop automobile SoC with Mythic.In order to continue offering the “joy and freedom of mobility” in a sustainable manner, Honda has been placing the highest priority on addressing environmental and safety challenges. In particular, enhanced application of intelligent technology will be the key to addressing safety issues. This makes the advancement of high-performance SoC for SDVs essential; therefore, Honda is conducting research and development of digital computing*1 technologies.Looking ahead, as AI technologies continue to advance, further innovation is required in technologies to enhance computing performance and energy efficiency. With a view to building computing infrastructures which will contribute to the application of next-generation intelligent technologies, Honda is actively exploring neuromorphic*2 SoC technology, that draws inspiration from how the human brain works.Mythic is a startup company with strong expertise in semiconductor technologies that leverage analog computing, which achieves high-efficiency AI processing with low power consumption. For the development of neuromorphic SoC, Mythic has original analog compute-in-memory (CiM)*3 technology and a proven track record in software implementation using tools such as software development kit (SDK)*4. With its analog CiM, Mythic is working to minimize data movement for computation and achieve both high computing performance and energy efficiency.Honda has invested in Mythic to pay close attention to original technologies of Mythic and respond flexibly to future changes in the technological environment and societal trends. Moreover, Honda R&D will leverage its expertise and technologies amassed through the design of its original AI models and the research and development of electronic control units and integrate the original technology of Mythic into AI computing functions that consist of SoC. With that, Honda R&D will further accelerate the research and development of SoC for next-generation SDVs, to further enhance computing performance and energy efficiency.About Mythic- Head office location: Austin, Texas, U.S.A.- Business: Development and sales of neuromorphic NPU*5 for edge computing*6- Representative: Taner Ozcelik, CEO- Establishment: 2012*1 A computing method that repeats computations and data transfers between the processor and memory.*2 A technology that mimics the structure and function of neurons and synapses and integrates computation and memory to eliminate delays in data transfers between the CPU and memory, aiming to enhance computing performance and energy efficiency.*3 A technology that integrates memory and computing units, performing computation directly within memory to significantly reduce power consumption associated with data movement.*4 A development kit that bundles the libraries and tools necessary to develop applications for a specific OS or platform.*5 Neural Processing Unit (NPU): A computing device specialized for AI inference, capable of parallel processing of neural networks.*6 A technology that places data processing infrastructure at or near the devices where data is generated (edge) to process data with minimal latency. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com