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2025
OCPPAP Function Added to EV Charging Service "EV-HooK"
The IoT Division has added the "OCPPAP" function, an extension of the international standard protocol OCPP for charging equipment, to our proprietary EV charging billing system "EV-HooK". Details of this new function are available on the EV-HooK page.
See DetailsSpecial Lecture by ETVOS Founder
We will hold an event for the new business creation accelerator program hosted by Saga Prefecture, which our company operates under contract. In addition to results presentations by 7 participating companies, this year features a special lecture by Ms. Ogawa, founder of ETVOS Co., Ltd.
See DetailsE-bike Maintenance Case Study with VanMoof Official Parts Published
We have published a maintenance case study of VanMoof bikes as part of our e-bike sharing service "Viker" operated at THE LUIGANS Spa&Resort. You can view repair examples using official parts delivered from the Netherlands.
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Scheduled to Air on TV TOKYO's "Unknown Gulliver"
Our EV charging billing system "EV-HooK" will be featured on TV Tokyo's business program "Unknown Gulliver" scheduled to air on 12/14, as an example of next-generation business by Takigen Co., Ltd. Interviews were conducted at our office and our ev-charging sites.
Watch ProgramSpecial Lecture at Tokyo University of Technology
We conducted a special lecture themed on realizing a sustainable society at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Applied Chemistry, Tokyo University of Technology. The lecture covered global sustainability initiatives with live connections from Europe, aimed at student career development. Part of the lecture is available at MediaCenter.
View University WebsiteParticipation in RepairCafe International Conference (Netherlands)
Our company, which operates RepairCafeFukuoka, was invited to and participated in the "RepairCafe 15th Anniversary Event" held in The Hague, Netherlands. We will continue to deepen our relationship with RepairCafe headquarters and apply the latest "REPAIR" culture and know-how to RepairCafeFukuoka activities.
View Event DetailsSpeaking at Dialogue Event on Partnership Theme
Our CEO Momosaki conducted a dialogue with Mr.Kiyota, President of Nishinippon Newspaper Media Lab Co., Ltd., on the theme of "Partnership Dynamics". They exchanged opinions on effective collaboration methods between large corporations and startups.
View Lecture ContentLOWKEY Provides Novelty Items at Hotel Event
LOWKEY LLC, a 100% subsidiary of SWANOIR LLC (cosmetics and drugs manufacturing and sales business), provided sunscreen cream as novelty items for visitors at "THE CINEMA NIGHT" held at The Luigans Spa & Resort.
View EventPhoto Exhibition at WITH THE STYLE FUKUOKA
We will hold a photo exhibition of "PRIDE PHOTO", established in 2010 and based in Amsterdam, at "WITH THE STYLE FUKUOKA".
See DetailsFVM Monthly Award Winner
Our EV charging service "EV-HooK" won the Award of "Fukuoka Venture Market" hosted by Fukuoka Prefectural Government.
Read NewsPop-up Store at Daimaru Fukuoka
We will hold a pop-up store for the startup creation and growth support program hosted by Saga Prefectural Government, which we operate under contract.
View Event DetailsParticipation in "FVM Monthly Market"
We will deliver a business presentation on "EV-HooK" at the February Monthly Market of "Fukuoka Venture Market" hosted by Fukuoka Prefectural Government.
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Participation in "DutchDesignWeek" & "RepairCafeDay2023"
We participated in the 2023 design exhibition and "RepairCafe" events held in the Netherlands. We plan to join the RepairCafeOrganization in 2024.
EV Charging Service "EV-HooK" Exhibited at "Manufacturing Fair 2023"
We exhibited EV-HooK at the "Takigen Manufacturing" booth at "Manufacturing Fair 2023", Kyushu's largest industrial trade fair held at Marine Messe Fukuoka.
EV-HooK at The LUIGANS SPA & RESORT
We will hold an event to enjoy EVs at "The Cinema Night Fukuoka" for the launch of the EV charging billing system "EV-HooK".
EV-HooK Now Available to the Public
We opened public registration for our EV charging billing system "EV-HooK", developed from scratch by SWANOIR LLC.
View Press ReleaseEstablished 100% Subsidiary
SWANOIR LLC established "LOWKEY LLC" on June 1, 2023. LOWKEY is our fully-owned subsidiary specializing in cosmetics & apparel product development and sales support.
Featured in "Nishinippon Newspaper"
Nishinippon Newspaper featured an interview about our consulting work with selected startups in an accelerator program we participate in as a consortium member.
Read ArticlePartnership for Apartment EV Charging
We partnered with YourStand Co., Ltd., an apartment EV charging specialist based in Yokohama, to install charging stations in apartments throughout Kyushu.
Visit YourStand Website2022
Guest Lecture at University
We delivered a lecture on new business development at Saga University's entrepreneurship course. The lecture was well-received, so we've made it available on our MediaCenter page.
Watch VideoSaga Prefecture Accelerator Program Launch
We announced details of the "SAGAn Beauty & Healthcare Global Accelerator" that we support. It's Japan's only cosmetics-specialized accelerator program.
View Teaser SiteFirst E-bike Sharing Trial for Tourist in Kyushu
We launched a pilot program for our e-bike sharing service "Viker" at tourist destinations.
View Press ReleaseOur 3rd ESG Project Featured on News
An event we sponsored as part of our 2022 ESG Project vol.3 was covered on TV news.
Watch RKB NewsTalk Show at THE LUIGANS Spa & Resort (ESG Project vol.2)
We hosted a talk show by artist Mago Nagasaka at The Luigans Spa & Resort, with our CEO Momosaki also appearing as a speaker. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Special Screening at "THE CINEMA NIGHT FUKUOKA 2022"
At Fukuoka's summer tradition "The Cinema Night Fukuoka", we hosted artist Mago Nagasaka's first talk show in Kyushu and a special screening of the documentary "Still A Black Star". Mago Nagasaka creates art from waste materials discarded by developed nations.
View Press ReleaseMago Nagasaka Art Exhibition at Barneys New York Ginza
The Mago Nagasaka Art Exhibition ran at Barneys New York Ginza from May 20-29. As our 2022 ESG Project vol.1, we received special thanks recognition in the store's window display during the exhibition.
View Official BlogOpened New Atelier
We relocated from Hideout and opened our new atelier "SWANOIR plaats".
Saga Prefecture "New Business Co-creation Program"
We conducted a seminar for the "Sagan Beauty & Healthcare Global Accelerator 2021" hosted by Saga Prefecture.
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Featured in "Fukuoka Economy"
We were featured in Fukuoka Economy's November issue as a "Sustainable Growth Company Opening the Future".
Tesla Supercharger Completed
We completed Kyushu's second Tesla Supercharger in Kumamoto City as a Tesla-recommended vendor.
View TwitterFukuoka City DX Promotion Model Project
We joined Fukuoka City's DX promotion model project as a participating company.
Read Articlemagazine ESPRESSO Cover Feature
We were featured in ESPRESSO's cover story "People Living Sustainably".
2020
Featured in "Fukuoka Economy"
We were featured in Fukuoka Economy's November issue as a "New Era Company to Watch".
COVID Support Initiative Coverage
Our COVID support initiative "Remote Payment Service - Retail Store Support Program" was featured in the media.
Promotional Event Coverage
Our participation in the 2019 Christmas Market was covered in the media.
Fukuoka Economy Magazine Feature
We were featured as a "PickUp Company" in Fukuoka Economy Magazine.