hitomedia inc. places an emphasis on incubation in priority fields through its Educational andTranscultural Incubator, and promotes business through support in human resources, funding, invironment, and know-how in five areas: alliances, startups, investments, groups, and non-profits. While hitomedia inc. has focused on consulting and system development in the field of education from the beginning, our involvement in transcultural incubation has increased since 2013 with the provision of support for services that create platforms to connect different cultures with one another and the world; and on July 31, 2014, we took a step forward by establishing a dedicated ranscultural section to focus on expanding the business through excellent service and support. Our mission is to make the world a better place. Based on our strong conviction that people grow and improve through their interaction with others, hitomedia inc. is confident that our educational and transcultural incubator business creates outstanding opportunities for more meaningful interaction among people, helps people to develop a broader perspective while they gain knowledge and wisdom, and promotes diverse communication throughout the world. This, we believe, leads to a better world. [Major Businesses] Educational Businesses JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT (http://www.jpss/jp/ja/): A portal site designed to help students from overseas select the best university for their needs elerners (http://elearners.jp/): A video learning service for working adults Transcultural Business Fancy (http://fancy.com/): One of the largest social commerce services in the U.S. with 12 million users*hitomedia inc. invested in the operator, Thing Daemon, Inc., and provided support for the establishment its Japan office. AMPLE! (http://amplecosplay.com/): A platform for cosplayers available in 60 countries around the world*hitomedia inc. invests in the operator, AMPLE．