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Which One Will You Choose? New Courses Launch at UNIVA BUSINESS SCHOOL!
UNIVA BUSINESS SCHOOL is launching new courses. This time, we’ve prepared a diverse lineup of five courses designed to enhance your work and daily life. From “Quick & Easy Seasonal Meals” featuring simple recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients, to the mechanics of insurance and mutual aid, money and taxes for company employees, the basics of AI and practical applications, and business English that works globally—you can enjoy learning about topics that interest you. The courses will be taught by NAKAMA members active within the UNIVA Group. One of the appeals is the opportunity to gain access to knowledge and experiences you wouldn’t typically encounter in your day-to-day work. With both in-person and online courses available, find a topic that interests you and feel free to join!
For registration and course details, click here↓
URL:https://forms.gle/GfwXC2sXFgjJuDMe7
① Masai and Sumika’s “Quick & Seasonal Meals” Cooking Class
Instructors: Masa Watanabe and Sumika Kimura of UNIVA RHIZOMA
2 sessions total
October 22 (Thu) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
November 19 (Thu) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rinospe Kitchen Roppongi (a rental kitchen space near Roppongi Station)
*In-person only: Live attendance required
Content: We’ll make, learn, and enjoy simple yet slightly authentic dishes using seasonal ingredients together!
Click here for registration and course details
URL:https://forms.gle/GfwXC2sXFgjJuDMe7
② Learn About How Insurance and Mutual Aid Work
Instructor: Yohei Takabayashi, UNIVA Kyosai
2 sessions total (same content repeated twice)
November 13 (Fri) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
December 15 (Tue) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Naturally Plus Executive Conference Room (Izumi Garden Tower, 35th Floor)
Choose between in-person or online participation
Topic: What exactly are insurance and mutual aid plans? Learn about how they work, the differences between them, and the types of coverage available to you, so you can prepare for risks!
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URL:https://forms.gle/GfwXC2sXFgjJuDMe7
③ Understand the Difference Between Gross and Take-Home Pay to Maximize Tax Savings!!
Instructor: Yosuke Sakuta, UNIVA・Oak Holdings
2 sessions total
November 24 (Tue) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Naturally Plus Executive Conference Room (Izumi Garden Tower, 35th Floor)
December 10 (Thu) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
UNIVA SPARK HUB (2F, UPC East Roppongi Building)
Choose between in-person or online participation
Topic: Do you fully understand the deductions taken from your monthly paycheck?
From how to read your pay stub to year-end tax adjustments, tax filing, iDeCo, NISA, and employee stock ownership plans, learn the basics of “money and tax savings” you need to know!
Click here for registration and course details
URL:https://forms.gle/GfwXC2sXFgjJuDMe7
④ How to Use AI to Transform Your Work
Instructor: Norimichi Ono, UNIVA RHIZOMA (Univa Fusion)
2 sessions total
November 11 (Wed) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
December 9 (Wed) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Naturally Plus Executive Conference Room (Izumi Garden Tower, 35th Floor)
Choose between in-person or online participation
Content: From “Asking AI Questions” to “Having AI Do the Work,” and further to “Designing and Managing AI Work.”
Using real-world business scenarios as examples, you’ll learn practical ways to utilize AI!
Click here for registration and course details
URL:https://forms.gle/GfwXC2sXFgjJuDMe7
⑤ Business English for Global Success
Instructor: Snowy from Univa Fusion
2 sessions total
October 16 (Fri) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
November 13 (Fri) 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Univa Fusion Conference Room 3 (Izumi Garden Tower, 35th Floor)
*In-person only: Live attendance required
Content: Even English beginners can feel free to join! We’ll have fun practicing English that’s useful for real-life conversations and work, tailored to participants’ requests !
Click here for registration and course details
URL:https://forms.gle/GfwXC2sXFgjJuDMe7
NE Assists Elementary School Students with Solar Power Reporting
On August 4, two fifth-grade elementary school students visited North Energy (NE) to conduct research for their entry in the “Wall Newspaper Contest” sponsored by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. NE explained the mechanisms of solar power generation, its environmental benefits, and our initiatives. For NE, this was a valuable opportunity to help the children—who represent the future—learn about solar power and renewable energy. We will continue to value our connections with the local community and support activities that contribute to children’s learning and growth.
UPC Makes Its Debut at Tokyo Game Show 2026
On September 17–18, Univa Paycast(UPC) exhibited for the first time at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026” Business Days held at Makuhari Messe. For overseas businesses considering sales in Japan, we explained in English how they can utilize Japanese payment methods even without a legal entity in Japan. Meanwhile, for Japanese businesses considering overseas expansion, we introduced Multi-Currency Payment (MCP), which allows purchasers to pay in their local currency while prices remain in yen. We were able to introduce UPC’s services to businesses in both Japan and overseas. On the days of the event, members from across different departments gathered at the booth to welcome visitors over the two-day period.
NPSG FAMILY DAY 2026
On September 19, Naturally Plus Singapore (NPSG) held “NPSG FAMILY DAY 2026” at East Coast Park. Members, along with their families and friends, joined us for a fun-filled day full of smiles. Under the themes “Get Fit!,” “Get Fun!,” and “Get Fed!,” we organized various activities, including fitness sessions, games, a BBQ & potluck, and a lucky draw, which helped participants bond with one another. Additionally, the first 200 attendees received IZUMIO as a welcome gift. The event served as a wonderful opportunity to strengthen everyone’s connections.
Introducing Our New NAKAMA
Congratulations to everyone on joining the company!
UNIVA RHIZOMA
Finance & Strategy
a.toyokawa@univahld.com
Joined on August 1
Univa Fusion
Marketing Division
k.takekawa@univafusion.co.jp
Joined on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
Finance & Strategy
y.kishi@univahld.com
Joined on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
Finance & Strategy
n.ono@univahld.com
Joined on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
People & Culture
m.watanabe@univahld.com
Joined on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
Finance & Strategy
y.kasai@univahld.com
Joined on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
Finance & Strategy
e.nakanishi@univahld.com
Joined the company on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
People & Culture
s.kimura@univahld.com
Joined on September 1
UNIVA RHIZOMA
People & Culture
t.hattori@univahld.com
Joined on September 1
Univa Paycast
Systems Division
l.kenheng@univapay.com
Joined on September 7
Naturally Plus
Sales Department, Field Planning Section
minami_noguchi@naturally-plus.co.jp
Joined on September 14
Naturally Plus
Corporate Communications Department, Brand Communications Section
yuka_satake@naturally-plus.co.jp
Joined on September 14
Message from the New Editor-in-Chief
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed Editor-in-Chief of UNI-SIGHT.
I am Shino Nishi of Univa Corporation.
I have previously worked in accounting at a group company, but I am now taking on the new challenge of public relations.
As a NAKAMA Communications Planner, I hope to use platforms such as UNI-SIGHT, the UNIVA AWARDS, UNIVA BUSINESS SCHOOL, and the UNIVA Group General Meeting to help everyone learn about the work of each group company and the NAKAMA community, and to create opportunities for connection that transcend corporate boundaries.
From “learning” to “connecting.” And then, even closer to NAKAMA. I’ll be delivering content that I hope you’ll all enjoy, so I look forward to working with you!