{"id":4551,"date":"2026-04-01T10:19:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univacap.com\/uni-sight\/?page_id=4551"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:19:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T01:19:29","slug":"vol148-topics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/univacap.com\/uni-sight\/en\/vol148\/vol148-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"vol148-topics ENG"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Container \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/-->\r\n<div class=\"page\">\r\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- CONTENTS ====================-->\r\n        <article>\r\n            <div class=\"page-wrap\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"page-title-wrap\">\r\n                    <p class=\"page-category\">\r\n                        TOPICS\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                    <h1 class=\"topics-title\">\r\n                        UNIVA Group<br>\r\n                        The Latest News\r\n                    <\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- section ==========-->\r\n                <div style=\"max-width:1000px;margin: 0 auto 0;\">\r\n\r\n\r\n                    <!-- row -->\r\n                    <div class=\"row row-topics\">\r\n\r\n                        <!-- Left ====================-->\r\n                        <div class=\"col-xxs-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6\">\r\n\r\n                            <!-- Article A ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-A\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_a.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1918\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">UNIVA AWARDS 2025 Shining Star Announced!<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>The Shining Stars for the UNIVA AWARDS 2025 have been born! Congratulations to all the Shining Stars! The Grand Prize winner will be selected at the FINAL CONTEST held in Tokyo on April 20th. Who will be chosen as the Grand Prize winner? Stay tuned!<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                                <strong>UNIVA AWARDS 2025 Shining Star<\/strong>\r\n                                                \n<table id=\"tablepress-6\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Amy Wu<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Guangzhou Trading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Yumiko Ikari<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Logistics Management Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Khachick Checker Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Human Resources Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sayuri Okayama<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ryota Hasegawa<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alliance Team &amp; Marketing Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Finance Department<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sales Department<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6 from cache -->\r\n\r\n                                                <p>In this first round of screening, we received 20 individual nominations and 14 team nominations from 15 companies. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to everyone who passed the first round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n                                                <strong>Candidates who passed the first round of screening<\/strong>\r\n                                                \n<table id=\"tablepress-7\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-7\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Amy Wu<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Guangzhou Trading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">NPHK Salon Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Hong Kong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ryota Hasegawa<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">North Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Erwin Mustika &amp; Rachmad Bagus<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Indonesia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sayuri Okayama<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Oliver Lian Clement<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Jax Lee Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Esther Kee<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Virginia Wong<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tamura &amp; Shimokawa Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Hiroyoshi Koga<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Aki Akai<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Ellen Leung<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Marketing Hong Kong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Yukiko Kasai<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Masai Watanabe<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Yumiko Ikari<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kenji Hirahara<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kohei Hori<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Maki Yamamoto<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Khachick Checker Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Logistics Management Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Human Resources Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">General Affairs Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Naturally Plus Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-24\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Masahiro Nagai<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Rhizoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-25\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Honoka Yamashiro<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Rhizoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-26\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Kentaro Suzuki<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Oak Holdings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-27\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">FM Karuizawa Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">FM Karuizawa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-28\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Management Div.<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Gyro-n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-29\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Alliance Team &amp; Marketing Team<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-30\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Finance Department<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-31\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Sales Department<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-32\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Product Management Department<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-33\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Raiki Kono<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-34\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Shinya Tanaka<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UNIVA Paycast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-7 from cache -->\r\n\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article A ==========-->\r\n\r\n                            <!-- Article B ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-B\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_b.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1918\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">UJP Lecture at Shibecha High School, Hokkaido<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>On January 30th, Mr. Ubatani, CEO of UNIVA Japan (UJP), was invited as a special lecturer to the annual Comprehensive Research Presentation at Shibecha High School in Hokkaido. He gave a lecture titled \"Connecting Shibecha High School to the World.\" Shibecha High School boasts the largest campus area in Japan and raises cattle on its grounds.The students produce processed meat products and offer them as return gifts for hometown tax donations, undertaking activities highly unusual for a general high school. Through discussions with the students, we reaffirmed that this is a high school possessing many world-class resources. We hope this lecture will help the students rediscover the excellence of Shibecha High School and become a catalyst for them to study with pride in their alma mater.<\/p>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article B ==========-->\r\n\r\n\r\n                            <!-- Article C ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-C\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_c.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1918\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">US \"UNIVA FUND\" Launches<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>UNIVA Securities (US) has officially commenced the formation of its new investment platform, the \"UNIVA Fund.\" This fund employs a hybrid management approach combining equity (stocks) and debt (loans), aiming to support corporate growth and build a stable revenue base. It also targets investments in ESG-related sectors and innovative technology fields such as AI and IoT. Furthermore, it will incorporate advanced methodologies, such as investment analysis using the latest AI, to significantly enhance support for listed companies and those preparing for listing. Scheduled to commence operations in April 2026, this fund represents a crucial step toward future corporate value enhancement.<\/p>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article C ==========-->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"col-xxs-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6\">\r\n                            <!-- Article D ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-D\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_d.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1921\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">\"UNIVA Accounting Member Offsite Meeting\" Held<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>On February 19, we held the second \"UNIVA Accounting Member Offsite Meeting.\" This time, new members joined, with a total of 32 participants from UNIVA Rhizoma, UNIVA Gryo-n, North Energy, UNIVA Paycast, Index, Naturally Plus, and UNIVA Corporation's NAKAMA. A lecture by Yosuke Sakuta, CFO of UNIVA Oak Group, on \"Skills and Career Plans Required for Future Accounting Professionals\" deepened understanding of the evolving role of accounting and career possibilities. It was a day where NAKAMA from Hokkaido to Okinawa connected and strengthened bonds. We will continue striving as \"One Team\" to realize \"Unite the Values.\"<\/p>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article D ==========-->\r\n                            <!-- Article E ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-E\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_e.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1921\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">NPUSA Hosts \"NPUSA Founders Forum & Wellness Expo\"<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>On March 14, Naturally Plus USA (NPUSA) held the \"NPUSA Founders Forum & Wellness Expo.\" The 200 participants gained valuable insights and inspiration from Summit members, boosting their enthusiasm for the NP World Convention to be held in Japan in 2026. This annual gathering built momentum toward future milestones. We look forward to welcoming many participants from the USA to this year's NP World Convention!<\/p>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article E ==========-->\r\n                            <!-- Article F ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-F\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_f.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1921\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">NPGL Growing Together 2025 Hokkaido Training Trip<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>March 2\u20136, Naturally Plus Global (NPGL) hosted the \"Growing Together 2025 Hokkaido Training Trip.\" Five campaign achievers from last year's March\u2013August campaign were invited to this trip. They fully enjoyed northern winter experiences like Tokachi Onsen Bijin-yu hot springs, ice-top open-air baths, ice biking, ice rubber boats, and ice fishing for wakasagi smelt.The highlight that delighted everyone most was the icebreaking experience aboard the Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Ship \"Aurora\". This time together motivated participants to share the benefits of NP products with even more people. Hearing about this enjoyable trip is also likely to inspire other members.<\/p>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article F ==========-->\r\n                            <!-- Article G ==========-->\r\n                            <div class=\"top-topics-item\" id=\"topic-G\">\r\n                                <div class=\"top-topics-item-inner\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"top-topics-box\">\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-topics-img-wrap\">\r\n                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/uni-sight\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/148_topic_g.jpg\" alt=\"\"\r\n                                                width=\"450\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1921\" \/>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"top-topics-title\">NPHK New Year's Party and Awards Ceremony Held<\/h3>\r\n                                        <div class=\"top-uni-square-text-wrap\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"top-topics-text\">\r\n                                                <p>On March 19th, Naturally Plus Hong Kong (NPHK) held its New Year's Party and Awards Ceremony, gathering 190 attendees including members from Taiwan and mainland China. This event saw the emergence of 1 CFC, 1 3 Star, 2 1 Star, and 8 Spirit achievers in Hong Kong! But this is only the beginning. The achievers pledged to \"begin with the end in mind and never forget their original aspirations,\" vowing to create even better results in 2026, sparking new hope.<\/p>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                            <!--\/\/ Article G ==========-->\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <!--\/\/ row -->\r\n\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <!--\/\/ section ==========-->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n        <\/article>\r\n        <!--\/\/ CONTENTS ====================-->\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!--\/\/ Container \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TOPICS UNIVA Group The Latest News UNIVA AWARDS 2025 Shining Star Announced! 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