Japanese business updates: AI tools, retail shifts, and gaming earnings

Various Japanese companies are announcing new business developments and financial results. Marketing Applications Co., Ltd. is hosting a webinar for its “Survey Agent AI,” a tool designed to automate the planning, creation, and analysis of marketing research.

In the retail sector, supermarket chain Beisia is expanding its low-price strategy with a new discount format called “Gekiyasu Wonderland Cocotoku!” which focuses on high-volume, low-cost displays. Meanwhile, FamilyMart is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its “Famichiki” fried chicken product by releasing new “adult-flavored” varieties and a limited-edition home cooking set.

In technology and gaming, Yes We Can Co., Ltd. is launching an online community event called “YWC Learning Park” to teach Claris FileMaker and generative AI using avatars. The gaming industry reports mixed financial results: WFS reported a significant decrease in ordinary profit, while Yuke's saw an increase in operating profit, and Tetsu-2 upwardly revised its full-year profit forecasts due to strong trading card sales.