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UNIVA AWARDS 2025 Now Accepting Applications!
UNIVA AWARDS 2025 is now accepting applications! The UNIVA AWARDS are the most prestigious awards within our group, recognizing NAKAMA and companies that have achieved outstanding results. At the start of the new year, as a look back at 2025 and a chance to showcase your accomplishments, we encourage you to apply!
UNIVA AWARDS 2025 Overview
| Eligible Participants | All UNIVA Group employees |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Period | January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 |
| Application Format | Self-nomination |
| Winners (Shining Star) | 10 individuals/teams |
| Recognition | Awarded at the UNIVA Group Employee General Meeting (April 20, 2026) |
| Grand Prize Winners | 3 individuals/teams (Prize: Cash equivalent to US$1,000) |
| Application Method | Submit to each company's review committee by January 30 |
| First Round Screening | Conducted by each company |
| Second Screening | Scored by Group Directors |
| Third Screening | Final Selection Committee selects Shining Star |
| FINAL CONTEST | Held in Tokyo on the morning of the 2026 Employee General Meeting |
UG's "Kikikomi" Acquires Patent Technology
UNIVA Gyro-n (UG)'s review acquisition support tool "Kikikomi" has acquired a patent (Patent No. 7773815) for technology that accurately reflects customer opinions in reviews and verifies compliance with posting platform guidelines. Many existing word-of-mouth acquisition services carry inherent risks, such as the lack of authenticity in text generated through simple questionnaire formats and potential violations of the Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations or platform guidelines. Kikikomi eliminates these risks through this patented technology. UG will establish Kikikomi as a reliable word-of-mouth marketing infrastructure centered on this patented technology, contributing to the overall health of the industry.
UJP Completes Installation of Vertical Solar Power Generation Facility in Shinshinotsu Village, Hokkaido
Last November, UNIVA Japan (UJP) completed the installation of a vertical solar power generation facility in Shinshinotsu Village, Hokkaido. Utilizing the Ministry of the Environment's subsidy program "Promotion Project for Introducing Community-Integrated Solar Power Generation Facilities <Agricultural Land Project>," it was constructed on farmland. The facility has a DC output of 10.90kW and also incorporates a 20kWh storage battery.Shinshinotsu Village is known as one of Hokkaido's heaviest snowfall areas. The proximity of the snow surface to the panels is expected to significantly increase power generation efficiency. As UJP's first agricultural vertical solar power generation project, we will continue collaborating with the operator to analyze data on power generation and crop yields.
UAI Commences Sales Agency Service for Ayudante
UNIVA America (UAI) has launched as the New York Sales Office for Ayudante, a company providing digital marketing services to businesses. We are introducing the latest digital marketing services using GA4 and GTM to Japanese companies based in North America. This service targets Japanese companies selling their services or products to North America through cross-border e-commerce. We carefully listen to the challenges companies face, and our specialized staff in Japan provide ongoing consulting to support further business development.UAI will actively promote this service in the New York area, where many Japanese companies' North American headquarters are concentrated.
UG Launches New Advertising Management Service "Gyro-n AdOPS"
UNIVA Gyro-n (UG) has launched its new advertising management service, "Gyro-n AdOPS." Gyro-n AdOPS is a new managed advertising service that directly connects data accumulated through UG's digital marketing tools—including SEO, MEO, EFO, and DFO—to advertising strategy.Under the strategic supervision of advertising operations expert Kazuki Shimizu, it supports ad operations by utilizing comprehensive user behavior data—including search actions "before" ad clicks and form submissions "after" clicks—thus resolving the traditional disconnect between advertising and site optimization to maximize ad performance.
UPC 24th Anniversary Party Held
On November 6, 2025, UNIVA Paycast (UPC) celebrated its 24th anniversary. The day after the founding anniversary, a UPC Birthday Party was held in the company's CAFE space, where all employees, including new hires, gathered to celebrate the milestone.While enjoying food and drinks, we reflected on the company's history since its founding and even held a quiz related to it! We also honored employees celebrating their 10th anniversary with the company. Throughout the program, whenever nostalgic photos of executives and employees appeared, cheers erupted from the NAKAMA. This year, UPC will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Please look forward to an even more evolved UPC heading into fiscal year 2026!
UNPTW Sees Record Number of Achievers
UNIVA Naturally Plus Taiwan (UNPTW) has been hosting "Business Training Camps" since 2024. These camps focus on the three key elements for business growth: productivity activities, motivation, and continuous improvement. By combining clear goal setting, action volume management, and incentive systems, they strive to enhance members' business awareness and maximize operational efficiency and action volume.The momentum accumulated over eight camps powerfully manifested in 2025. In July, 51 members pledged to achieve "Summit Leader" status with monthly compensation of approximately ¥1 million, and 36 members (70.6%) achieved this by August.Cumulatively for the first half, over 68 members achieved this status, with 4 leaders attaining the highest qualification for residual income. This set a new record since the company's founding. UNPTW will further consolidate this momentum and strive toward the next outstanding milestone.
NPID Conducts "Indonesia Bonding"
From December 5th to 7th, 2025, Naturally Plus Indonesia (NPID) held the incentive tour "Indonesia Bonding." Forty-three members who achieved the campaign goals in July and August enjoyed a 2-night, 3-day tour of Bintan Island.Despite the short schedule, the packed itinerary included team building, awards, a motivational talk by MD Iwasa, and member commitments! This tour strengthened not only group cohesion but also cross-group bonds and the unity of NPID as a whole. Sharing the common goal of "Guiding the World to Health," we pledged to grow Indonesia significantly.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the UNPTW Yilan Base Establishment
UNIVA Naturally Plus Taiwan (UNPTW) operates six bases. Among them, the smallest, Yilan, celebrated its 10th anniversary last December. At its founding, Chairman Matsunobu promised Chairman Inaba, "If we don't achieve results within the deadline, we'll withdraw," marking a start with their backs against the wall. However, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Yilan-born leader, overflowing with local pride, and the full backing of the company, they were able to forge a path to success.In 2024, UNPTW achieved significant milestones, including securing incentives 35 times out of 52 weeks. They remain committed to proving the effectiveness of the "Law of Minimal Effort" cherished by UNPTW—not about reducing effort, but about maximizing the impact of effort.”
UNPTW Hosts "DASH 2025 ~ Gathering Strength"
On December 21st, 2025, UNIVA Naturally Plus Taiwan (UNPTW) held its largest annual event, "DASH 2025 ~ Gathering Strength," online. "Gathering Strength" is a Chinese term meaning "to unite forces." The theme embodied the belief that when each individual breaks through their own limits and unites for a common mission, the direction forward becomes clear, giving rise to true "Gathering Strength."The event featured a review of UNPTW's 2025 progress, awards, strategic announcements, and product traceability updates. "By achieving physical and mental health, economic health, and social health, we will make Naturally Plus the world's most proud organization." Every member of Naturally Plus firmly believes this vision will be realized.
New NAKAMA Joined Last Month~
Introducing NEW NAKAMA
Last month, we welcomed two new NAKAMA.
Congratulations on joining us, Suzuki-san and Liu-san!
・Sena Suzuki
Naturally Plus Japan
Customer Support Department, Call Section
・Liu Dun
UNIVA Paycast
System Headquarters General Systems