North Energy (NE), a UNIVA Oak affiliate, received a general construction license. NE is a non-stop clean energy project development and management company. By obtaining a general construction business license, the company will be able to undertake all parts sales and equipment work for the construction of solar power generation facilities for municipally owned facilities and for new facilities within the company, which is expected to improve profitability in the future. As our business domain expands, we will also focus on developing new projects.

On November 21, UNIVA Japan (UJP) launched the "Zero Carbon City Promotion Demonstration Experiment," a cooperative project with the town of Horokanai, Hokkaido. Horokanai-cho is a heavy snowfall area with a record of the deepest snowfall of 324 cm in Hokkaido. If this demonstration experiment is successful, it is expected to lead to the introduction of solar renewable energy in other areas with heavy snowfall. North Energy, a subsidiary of UNIVA Oak, was contracted to install the double-sided solar panels and vertical mounts. With the cooperation of UNIVA Group companies, we will make the Zero Carbon City project a reality through public-private partnership.

UNIVA Japan (UJP) is working on a project to solve regional issues in Hokkaido by utilizing its know-how in the energy and office facility businesses. Such radio commercials of UJP are now airing until March next year on "Resurrection! Hokkaido!" You can listen to 20 community FM stations in Hokkaido and nationwide via Lisradi! If you are looking for an energy or office facility guru, contact UJP.

Toy Fair 2023, a large exhibition related to toys and stationery, was held again this year at the NY Javits Center. The venue was crowded with buyers from major department stores to local retailers. In particular, Japanese anime and game goods are very popular, indicating a high level of interest in Japanese culture. With many visitors from Europe and South America, the event was even more successful than before Corona. If you are interested in participating in this exhibition, please feel free to contact UNIVA America, Inc.

Do you think that "health-conscious cakes don't taste good"? Uni Marche's Christmas cakes overturn this common belief! Every year, our popular Japanese rice flour cheesecake is a gluten-free, health-conscious gem with exquisite sweetness and cream. We also offer four other Christmas cakes: Basque Cheese, a rich cheese, White Mont Blanc, which is a great melt-in-your-mouth cheese, and W Chocolat*. Group employees receive a 15% discount. Reservations are available until December 17. Only W Chocolat uses organic wheat as well as rice flour. If you have any questions, please contact Uni Marche's sales representative, Okazaki: t.okazaki@unimarche.jp

Have you heard about the NAKAMA Net-working event organized by the UNIVA Exchange Project, which is held once a month at the UNIVA Paycast (UPC) Cafe? Last year we held a photo contest and it was a great opportunity to learn more about NAKAMA belonging to each group company. We will continue to work to further enhance the value of UNIVA. There is no charge to attend and you can promote your company's services, so please feel free to stop by.

On November 4, UNP Healthcare Vietnam (UNPHC) held its first anniversary event, "MOVE ON". "Let's move on to a new stage!" 100 agents participated in the event with a strong desire to "move on to a new stage"! Business training by Mitsuyasu Matsunobu, Head of Naturally Plus East Asia, taught the importance of a business mindset and methodology. For UNPHC, which will change to a new agency system in early 2024, this is a major step forward as we move forward in unity of mind with our agencies. UNPHC will push forward to expand sales! Thank you for your continued support.

On November 18, Naturally Plus Singapore (NPSG) held its 15th anniversary event. Together with the 600 participants who came to celebrate, we looked back on 15 years of progress. Attention is also focused on new products scheduled for release next February. Please look forward to the future of NPSG.

Naturally Plus, a "social network business" that connects people with others, places great emphasis on creating a comfortable and efficient salon environment. UNP Taiwan renovated its Taichung and Taipei salons in 2020. The Zhongli Salon was renovated in October 2023 and the Kaohsiung Salon is currently being renovated. Aiming to create an environment where members can focus more on their business, Zhongli Salon is a bright, warm, and comfortable space like a living room at home, equipped with the latest NDS-iPad and a 450cm oversized white board, and bustling with members every day.

Univa Social Commerce (USC) launched two years ago to sell domestic food products overseas. The energy drink "GO&FUN Racing Miku" has attracted particular attention among the products we offer. "Hatsune Miku" has enthusiastic fans overseas, and inquiries from overseas distributors and trading companies are increasing. It is already available in the EU. International retail buyers and distributors who are interested in this product should feel free to contact us. Please also include those interested in businesses with products that have strong customer attraction potential. The copyright has been cleared and is ready to sell.
Contact: Emiko Matsuo: e.matsuo@univasocialcommerce.com

UNIVA AWARDS season is upon us! Applications for the UNIVA AWARDS 2023 will open at UNI-SIGHT in January. Showcase your or your team's challenges and achievements on the most prestigious stage of the UNIVA Group. Incentive tours will return this time. Shining Stars and the Grand Prize winner (company) will be invited to a 4-day/3-night Bali tour next May! For details, please refer to next January's issue of UNI-SIGHT.

Last month, we welcomed Misaki Uji from UNIVA Gyro-n.
Misaki, welcome to UNIVA Group!
・Misaki Uji
　Univa Gyro-n
　Marketing Div.