Professional Corporate Research Office: Article Update Notification "5 Reasons Why Anti-Social Checks Are Absolutely Necessary and How to Conduct Them - Episode 2 'The Shadow of Anti-Social Elements Cast on Waste Disposal Owners'"

Due diligence on anti-social forces during new transactions, business partnerships, M&A, capital investment, capital increase, and IPO.

At Tokuchō, we conduct investigations into antisocial forces using the achievements and know-how we have cultivated since before the enactment of the Anti-Organized Crime Law and various local government ordinances aimed at excluding organized crime groups, supporting our clients' risk management strategies. Today, the risks posed by increasingly diverse and sophisticated antisocial and anti-market forces in corporate transactions are expanding, and countermeasures are required. We provide investigations tailored to our clients' needs, ranging from simple checks using data to detailed undercover investigations. <Recommended for the following scenarios> ♢ New transactions, business partnerships, M&A, capital investments, capital increases, IPO preparations ♢ External recruitment of executives and senior management, internal promotions of employees ♢ Various tenant screening processes <Our Features> ◆ High investigative capability backed by 60 years of achievements and experience since our founding ◆ A wide range of investigation options combined for multifaceted information gathering Please feel free to contact us.

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Thorough investigation for safe business transactions.

At Tokuchō, we conduct "client and partner investigations" to avoid business risks, leveraging our 60 years of research experience since our founding. We collect detailed information about potential partner companies that serves as effective screening material during new transactions, business partnerships, M&A, and capital investments. Additionally, to understand the actual situation of the counterparties, we investigate and gather detailed information, including relationships with organized crime, and assist in clarifying the authenticity of negative information as part of risk due diligence. <Recommended for the following scenarios> ♢ New transactions, business partnerships, M&A, capital investments, capital increases, IPO preparations ♢ Background checks on shareholders whose identities are unknown ♢ Debt preservation and repayment capacity assessments <Our Features> ◆ High investigative capability backed by 60 years of achievements and experience since our founding ◆ A wide range of investigation options allows for multifaceted information gathering Please feel free to contact us. You can view our articles on this investigation through the related links below. We encourage you to read them.

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We offer custom-made research tailored to the needs of various departments.

Our company offers investigation services. As measures against antisocial forces, we conduct investigations related to antisocial forces, and as internal risk management, we provide various investigation services such as surveillance, undercover investigations, and information leakage countermeasures. We are confident that our investigative capabilities, which collect information that does not surface, will be of great assistance in our clients' management strategies and corporate defense. Please feel free to contact us if you have any requests. 【Service Contents】 ■ Measures against antisocial forces and anti-market forces ■ Web reputation damage countermeasures ■ Information leakage risk countermeasures ■ Labor management (employee risk) countermeasures ■ M&A, investment, and business partner scrutiny ■ Competitor and new business countermeasures ■ Behavioral monitoring investigations ■ Personal investigations and other investigations *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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On December 23rd (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the three-month forecast for January to March. During this period, there will be times when the extension of the Siberian high pressure is weak to the northeast and strong to the southeast, which may lead to the influence of cold air from the west. As a result, temperatures nationwide are expected to be nearly average from January to February. For more details, please visit our company website.

The "HA-T Series" is an energy-saving automatic door sensor that opens only for those who want to enter, whether on a busy street or in a narrow passageway. The automatic door opens simply by bringing your hand close, addressing hygiene concerns even in facilities used by a large number of people. Depending on the application and installation location, you can choose between "Non-vision Mount Type/HA-T401" and "Non-vision Built-in Type/HA-T520." 【Recommended for such places!】 ☑ Entrance facing a busy passageway ☑ Presence of counters or signs near the door ☑ Buildings facing narrow passageways ☑ Buildings that prioritize aesthetics ☑ Hospitals and facilities that consider hygiene ☑ Large facilities with many doors 【Features】 ● Adaptable to various door types with four detection spot settings ● Reduces unnecessary opening and closing to minimize power consumption, contributing to energy-saving effects ● Equipped with a light touch function, allowing the door to open and close simply by waving your hand, ensuring hygiene ● Can also be used as a wide detection range non-vision infrared sensor ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

Full and empty management refers to the real-time display of parking availability and the management of efficient use of parking spaces. By utilizing Hotron's sensors, drivers can quickly discover available parking spaces, achieving efficient parking lot operations. ■ For large parking lots, the "floor management method" and "block management method," which focus on cost reduction, are recommended. Sensors are installed at regular intervals to count the number of vehicles passing through. This method offers the advantage of easy installation and low costs. 【Target Products】 - Vehicle Count Sensor CCS2 - Ultrasonic Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 ■ For smaller scale operations, the "space management method," which installs sensors in each parking space to display availability with high accuracy, is recommended. By ensuring accurate full and empty displays, it helps prevent unnecessary entry of new vehicles and enables safe parking lot operations. 【Target Products】 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-UX2/UW2 - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-LC6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-LC7/LC7-FLS - Occupancy/Pass Detection Sensor HM-S6 - Occupancy Detection Sensor HM-S8

Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services mainly related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer acquisition in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On January 3, 2026 (Saturday), they published the page "Top 10 Contents Read Thoroughly in 2025 for a Year-End and New Year Reading Spree!" Here are the Top 10 contents you want to read thoroughly during the year-end and New Year period in 2025! (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■10th: The Rice Theory ■09th: Skills & Techniques Required for BtoB Marketers Internally ■08th: Scapegoat ■07th: Perfectionist ■06th: Necessary HR Evaluation and Management for BtoB Marketing ■05th: Manipulator ■04th: What are the Methods of Customer Acquisition that Cost (as little as possible)? ■03rd: Why Do People Believe in 'Prophecies'!? ■02nd: Black Sheep Effect ■01st: Career Change to a Marketer at a Support Company ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/top-10-length-of-stay-in-2025-2026-01/

In recent years, quartz stone has been increasingly used in residential kitchens. The "Karakata" pattern, in particular, has been loved by the world's wealthy for many years, and is said to possess high quality, design appeal, and a high price. However, we have now succeeded in creating artificial marble with the "Karakata" design, marking a groundbreaking event that opens a new genre, which we have named Premiere. We are now in an era where the Karakata design can be enjoyed not only in quartz but also in artificial marble. For more details, please visit the URL below! https://staron.jp/column/staron-premiere-collection/