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Hanaso Talk adds read-aloud for translation results
Hanaso Talk can now read translation results aloud in the target language using the device's built-in voice, with improved source-text entry, editing, and retranslation.
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The latest updates from Strive Trading Inc.
Business
Japan Cars Online launches a domestic service website
We launched a domestic website providing municipality-specific support information for people affected by the August 2026 Chiba heavy rainfall, along with consultations for selling flood-damaged and accident-damaged vehicles and finding a vehicle that matches their needs.
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Corporate site business pages restructured
We added dedicated pages for each business division and reorganized the site to present our services more clearly.
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Conversation translation app renewed as "Hanaso Talk"
The app formerly known as Hanasou! is now Hanaso Talk, updated to translate conversations both ways between any two of ten supported languages.
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Japan Cars Online service site renewed
The Japan Cars Online site has been fully renewed, expanding beyond used vehicles to farm machinery, heavy equipment, forklifts, and generators, with inventory browsing and sourcing requests.
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Strive Trading releases “Hanasou!”, a conversation translation app for iOS and Android
Strive Trading has released “Hanasou!”, a mobile app that quickly translates short Japanese phrases into 9 languages and displays them in large, easy-to-show text.
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Corporate website renewed
We have fully renewed our corporate website with enhanced company information and four-language support (Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese).
Selection
Selected for the Regional Transport Resources Utilization Promotion Project
Strive Trading was selected for a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism initiative supporting the use of regional transport and tourism resources.
Press Release
Patent acquired for car rental management (No. 7671549)
We acquired a patent for our proprietary technology that streamlines vehicle management and rental processes.
Event
Presented as Chiba's representative at JAPAN STARTUP SELECTION '11
Strive Trading presented as a representative company from Chiba at JAPAN STARTUP SELECTION '11, hosted by the Startup Cities Promotion Council.
Selection
JCO Rental certified under Chiba City's Trial Procurement Program
Our inbound car rental service JCO Rental was certified and listed as a recognized service under Chiba City's Trial Procurement Program.
Media
Featured in Chibagin Research Institute's Management Square
Strive Trading was featured in Management Square, a publication by Chibagin Research Institute.
Media
JCO Rental featured in The Yomiuri Shimbun
Our inbound car rental service JCO Rental was featured in The Yomiuri Shimbun.
Media
Representative interview published on Response.jp
An interview with our representative was published on Response.jp in connection with the launch of JCO Rental.
Business
Launched inbound car rental service "JCO Rental"
We launched JCO Rental, a non-face-to-face, delivery-based car rental service for international visitors to Japan.
Media
JCO Rental featured in The Nikkei
Our non-face-to-face inbound car rental service at Narita Airport was featured in The Nikkei.
Selection
Selected for the 14th Small Business Sustainability Subsidy
Strive Trading was selected for the 14th round of the Small Business Sustainability Subsidy.
Selection
Selected for the Chiba City Startup Support Subsidy
Strive Trading was selected for the Chiba City Startup Support Subsidy.
Funding
Co-financing provided by Chiba Bank and Japan Finance Corporation
Strive Trading received co-financing from Chiba Bank and Japan Finance Corporation to support the development of JCO Rental.
Media
Chiba Nippo covered co-financing and the JCO Rental plan
Chiba Nippo covered our co-financing with Chiba Bank and Japan Finance Corporation, as well as the business plan for JCO Rental.
Selection
Selected for the 4th Chiba City Acceleration Program (C-CAP)
Strive Trading was selected for the 4th Chiba City Acceleration Program (C-CAP).
Business
Full-scale launch of used vehicle export business
We began full-scale export operations for high-quality Japanese used vehicles, heavy machinery, and agricultural equipment.
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Strive Trading Inc. established
Strive Trading Inc. was founded with three core business pillars: mobility, trade, and technology for global value creation.