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Hashimoto Sumihiko joins Land Rush Group

Land Rush Group is pleased to announced the appointment of Hashimoto Sumihiko as Special Advisor. Hashimoto-san brings with him a wealth of executive experience managing growing companies and new ventures.

Prior to becoming an advisor to Land Rush Group Hashimoto-san was the President of C2design a subsidiary of Columbia Music Entertainment which he managed after serving as Exective Officer of Columbia Family Club the mail order business subsidiary of Columbia Music Entertainment.

Hashimoto-san has also served as a marketing advisor a ASCII publishing (Currently, ASCII Media Works) and is familiar with the balance between contents and technology. Hashimoto-san’s experience in contents and marketing will be a valuable contribution to Land Rush Group.

Learn Navi Launched

On September 1, Land Rush Group has launched its comprehensive online learning website, Learn Navi. Starting with 15 English courses, the website promises affordable learning from anywhere, at any time, for anyone.

“It’s only the beginning,” says Ejovi Nuwere, the CEO of Land Rush Group. “Now that the hardest part of pushing it out of the door  is done, we can concentrate on tweaking and improving the site and adding more courses.”

With the vision of becoming the “Rakuten of Learning,” Learn Navi is projected to have more than 100 courses on various subjects by next September.

As a part of its initial launch campaign, Learn Navi is offering a special risk-free 14-day trial for only 500 yen. To visit the site, click on the following link: http://www.lanavi.jp/

The Japan Times Releases iPhone Apps for Japanese Language Learning

As the first outcome of their business partnership announced May 12, 2009, The Japan Times (“JT”) and Land Rush Group (“LRG”) have released iPhone applications for Japanese language learning on July 30, 2009.

The primary purpose of these applications is to both promote JT’s brand and increase JT’s revenues from overseas. Please see below for more details.

1. Product Name (1)Japan Times: Hiragana Trainer
(2)Japan Times: Katakana Trainer
(3)Japan Times: Kana Trainer Deluxe

2. Price (1)&(2): ￥230（US$1.99）
(3): ￥350（US$2.99）

3. Features: Learn Hiragana and Katakana anywhere, anytime using an iPhone . Aside from being able to choose the variation of HIragana or Katakana you want to learn, you can also choose multiple choice mode, flashcard mode, direct entry mode, and other options.

4.Availability: Available worldwide on Apple’s App Store

The Japan Times and Land Rush Group will follow up with more iPhone applications such as for learning Kanji and expand the online product lineup.

*Regarding the trademarks:the product names and pronouns found above are the registered trademarks or each company’s trademark.

For further questions, please contact:
Mr. Takeharu Tsutsumi
Management Department
The Japan Times
TEL:03-3453-5312

LRG Hosts Mixi CEO and GeeksOnAPlane

On June 10, 2009, LRG welcomed Mixi’s CEO, Kenji Kasahara for a branch meeting with Geeks On a Plane.

The Japan Times Announces Partnership with Land Rush Group

Land Rush Group (“LRG”) and The Japan Times (“JT”) have reached a business partnership agreement with the following main terms:

1. Strengthening JT’s current internet business
2. Constructing a new internet business using JT’s content and brand
3. Improving JT’s IT system

With its edge in constructing digital content businesses and monetizing content, LRG will be strengthening JT’s internet business run by its Digital Media Department.

Also, using JT’s content and brand, LRG will be promptly building new internet businesses, such as by providing English education for the Japanese and Japanese culture and business information for foreigners.