Dr.Yoji Kurobane, a doctor, essayist, and local historian, is actively engaged in multiple fields. We had the opportunity to exchange opinions with Dr. Kurobane and local businesses on the role of digital transformation (DX) in regional revitalization and how to approach it, as we consider the future of Tsuruoka in the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture.

 Under the leadership of President Sudo of Artemyn Specialties Japan Co., Ltd., our Director Sugawara visited Sobueclay Co., Ltd., based in Nagoya. Both companies specialize in handling inorganic minerals such as talc and magnesium oxide.

 As part of the ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency within Japan following the renovation of the accounting system at Artemyn Specialties Japan, the introduction of Peppol for billing transactions between Artemyn Specialties Japan and Sobueclay Co., Ltd. was proposed, leading to this important meeting.

We visited Hiratsuka Fisheries Association office to report the result of the pilot trial, which was terminated by the end of February 2025.  This pilot trial was done with Hiratsuka Fisheries Association and Asatsuyu Hiroba (JA Shonan group) under the city of Hiratsuka's supervision.

On February 12-13, 2025, Triplo M's together with Japan Digital Agency hosted the "Peppoland Q" event in Tokyo, focused on the valorization of craftsmanship through digitalization. The event brought together pioneering companies integrating digital tools to enhance transparency, efficiency, and trust in their respective industries.

We visited the booth of Yuimarlu Okinawa in Giftshow Tokyo from 12^th to 14^th February 2025.  QMS TRACE is used to convey ‘craftsmanship’ of each Okinawa traditional artist to final consumers.

Harano Seicha Hompo, located in Okuyame/Kyushu, has decided to try QMS TRACE for delivering the value of products and tradition, so called ‘Cha no Takumi' (master of the tea), to their valued customers.