Kort Valuta Inc. List of News Articles

Amid rising living costs, a new approach known as the “Third Wage Increase” — enhancing employees’ effective take-home income through enriched benefits — is gaining traction among small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan. In the segment, TwooCa was introduced as a solution that leverages e-money to help improve employees’ real disposable income. This approach also contributes to higher employee satisfaction (ES) and improved retention. We invite you to read the full news article below https://s.mxtv.jp/tokyomxplus/mx/article/202603160650/detail/ #TwooCa #EmployeeBenefits #HRStrategy #Compensation #Fintech

Kort Valuta Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, Representative Director: Hideki Shibata, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is collaborating with the NPO Kids Future Passport (Headquarters: Hakata, Fukuoka City, Representative Director: Mariko Nakamoto, hereinafter referred to as "KFP") and Gigi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo, Representative Director: Ryosuke Imai, hereinafter referred to as "Gigi") to participate in a demonstration project for a "Meal Support Card" that can be used at restaurants accepting Visa card payments. This demonstration project will be conducted from March 2, 2026 (Monday) to March 31, 2026 (Tuesday), and it is characterized by the expansion of the usage restrictions that were previously limited to participating stores of Kodomo Gochimeshi, allowing the card to be used at any restaurant that accepts Visa card payments.

Our service TwooCa is currently ranked #1 in the Back Office category at the exhibition platform. Across Japan, many companies are asking the same question: How can we improve employee satisfaction without relying only on salary increases? During the expo, many visitors to our booth have shared challenges such as: ・ Increasing employees’ real take-home income ・ Reducing bank transfer and operational costs ・ Preventing turnover through better employee benefits To address these issues, we are introducing TwooCa, a next-generation digital wallet designed for the modern workplace. By leveraging digital money, companies can improve: ・Employees’ real disposable income ・Employee engagement and retention ・ Cost optimization such as bank transfer fees ★ The event runs until March 7 You can join anytime online during work breaks. Interested in how companies are building the next generation of employee benefits and financial infrastructure? ↓ Register here https://it.expo.it-trend.jp/key/fjbpth3r How is your company approaching employee benefits and engagement today? #ITTrendEXPO #BackOfficeDX #Fintech #EmployeeBenefits #DigitalWallet #HRTech #TwooCa

TwooCa will be exhibiting at ITトレンドEXPO2026 Spring (March 3–7, 2026 | Online Event). At our virtual booth, we will introduce how TwooCa supports: • Practical take-home income enhancement through digital money • Employee engagement improvement • Optimization of transfer fees and back-office cost reduction The event is free to attend, and early registrants (first 10,000 participants) will receive an Amazon gift card benefit. If you are exploring DX, cost optimization, or employee benefit innovation, we invite you to join us. Register here: https://it.expo.it-trend.jp/key/fjbpth3r

Kort Valuta Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Hideki Shibata; hereinafter “the Company”) announces that Yashima Taxi Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Koto-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Toyoko Nagamine; hereinafter “Yashima Taxi”) has reported positive results— including improvements in hiring, retention, and revenue—one year after implementing the employee benefit service utilizing the “Custom Point Allocation” feature of the TwooCa app, which incorporates a digital employee ID provided by the Company. Press Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000076589.html (*1) Applicable only to benefits that do not fall under “wages” as defined by the Labor Standards Act. (*2) Based on results reported by Yashima Taxi.

Kort Valuta Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Hideki Shibata, hereinafter “the Company”) provides TwooCa, a next-generation wallet that combines employee/member benefit features such as point rewards with digital payments and digital money utilization. We are pleased to announce the official release of TwooCa Mall, a closed online mall exclusively available to employees and members of companies that have implemented TwooCa. In conjunction with the official launch, we have also released a dedicated landing page that consolidates information for prospective partner merchants. This page clearly outlines the benefits and features for companies considering joining the TwooCa Mall platform. Press Release: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000076589.html

Kort Valuta Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, Representative Director: Hideki Shibata, hereinafter referred to as "our company") is pleased to announce that in collaboration with Legato, a social insurance labor consultant corporation (Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Representative: Satoko Kasaki, hereinafter referred to as "Legato"), we will hold a seminar for businesses in Nagano Prefecture titled "Empowering People, Enriching Companies, Transforming Communities - Well-being Management in the Era of Digital Payroll" on February 19, 2026 (Monday). This seminar aims to support well-being management for companies in Nagano Prefecture by introducing digital payroll services and new forms of employee benefits, in collaboration with local labor consultant offices, as our company operates the service "TwooCa," which is geared towards digital payroll. *Our company is currently preparing to apply for designation as a digital payroll service provider (designated fund transfer operator).

Next session: Tomorrow, January 28! As wage increases alone are no longer sufficient to improve retention and engagement, companies today must take broader measures—addressing turnover, hiring challenges, compliance requirements, and overall employee well-being. In this seminar, we will discuss how to enhance employees’ perceived take-home value while boosting engagement, and explore practical benefit designs that become part of daily routines and truly take root in on-site operations. Real company case studies will also be introduced. ■ Online Seminar HR DX Frontline｜Strategies to Improve “Perceived Take-Home Pay” Without Relying Solely on Wage Increases ■ Event Details Next Session: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — 12:10–12:50 Format: Online Host: Kort Valuta Inc. Fee: Free Capacity: 20 participants (selected by lottery) ■ Recommended for HR, labor management, or business leaders who want to explore ways to increase employee satisfaction without relying solely on wage increases. ■ Registration & Details https://kortvaluta.com/webiner/?utm_source=web&utm_medium=ipros&utm_campaign=event

Our seminar, “Back-Office DX in the Era of Digital Salary Payments,” was featured on HAB News Squash (Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting) This seminar was co-hosted by Kort Valuta Inc. and Schult Social Insurance & Labor Consultant Office, and was held on January 19, 2026, for companies based in Ishikawa Prefecture https://www.hab.co.jp/news/article/202601217724.php As cashless payments continue to expand, digital salary payments are gaining attention across Japan. The coverage highlights current challenges faced by regional SMEs, including limited information and know-how, as well as key considerations and benefits for implementation. ▶️The seminar video featured in the news is now available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlHcFSTrFHM

Kort Valuta to Exhibit at IT Trend EXPO 2026 Spring Kort Valuta Inc. is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at IT Trend EXPO 2026 Spring, one of Japan’s largest online exhibitions, taking place from Tuesday, March 3 to Saturday, March 7, 2026. Hosted by IT Trend, a leading comparison platform for corporate IT products and outsourcing services, the event attracts a wide range of business professionals seeking solutions for back-office optimization and digital transformation (DX). At our virtual booth, we will introduce a new approach to back-office DX through TwooCa, our Visa-enabled digital employee ID and wallet platform. TwooCa is Japan’s first* non-bank wallet that enables unified management of people, information, wellness, and digital money in a single application. Beyond simply improving workflows and systems, TwooCa supports the creation of mechanisms that are actually used and adopted in daily on-site operations—through payment functions, integrated point management, and more. The exhibition is held entirely online and is free to attend. By completing advance registration, visitors can explore online booths, download product materials, and view a variety of seminar sessions. We look forward to welcoming you to the event. Event Overview Event Name: IT Trend EXPO 2026 Spring Dates: March 3 (Tue) – March 7 (Sat), 2026 Format: Online exhibition Participation Fee: Free (advance registration required) ▼ Register Here https://it.expo.it-trend.jp/key/fjbpth3r *According to in-house research (based on Japan’s Regulatory Sandbox Program). TwooCa is Japan’s first non-bank wallet service integrating payment and point management functions.

As salary increases alone are no longer sufficient to improve employee retention and engagement, companies today face growing responsibilities beyond addressing turnover and hiring challenges including regulatory compliance and greater consideration for employee well-being. In this seminar, we will examine these changing conditions and explore how organizations can enhance employee engagement while increasing the perceived “real take-home value” of compensation. Through real company case studies, we will introduce key principles for designing employee benefits that are used daily and truly embedded in the workplace.

Kort Valuta Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, Representative Director: Hideki Shibata, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that we will hold a recruitment event called "Kort Valuta Night," where applicants can directly experience the atmosphere of the company and its employees before applying, on January 27, 2026. This event aims to deepen mutual understanding through dialogue, differing from formal selection processes, and this will be the seventh time it has been held since it began in June of last year.

In collaboration with Schult Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Office, we will hold the "Back Office DX Seminar in the Era of Salary Digitalization." https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000076589.html Date and Time: January 19, 2026 (Monday) from 14:00 to 15:00 Location: Venue + Online Participation Fee: Free In this seminar, we will discuss the latest trends in digital salary payments, as well as the concepts of back office DX and new employee benefits in small and medium-sized enterprises, explained in collaboration with a fintech venture from Tokyo and a local labor consultant office. This seminar will provide insights for business owners, HR personnel, and accounting staff in Ishikawa Prefecture to understand the system and practical responses.