REALITY Studios Inc., (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, CEO: Kosuke Sugiyama, 100% subsidiary of GREE, inc., hereinafter "REALITY Studios") announced today that they are launching a VTuber agency with the brand name of "Specialite." The agency's very first audition is set to begin both in Japan and globally today, on May 1st, 2023.

What is Specialite?

Specialite is a female-character VTuber agency that focuses on the management of game streamers who love and are skilled at computer/video games regardless of genre. The agency, experienced in talent management, will do its best to support their talents to become successful globally.

About the audition

Specialite is holding their first-ever virtual talent audition now. Candidates from all over the world are welcome! Candidates who pass the audition will have full support from the agency, including avatar creations by experienced illustrators, new streaming equipment such as gaming PCs and microphones, and talent management in general prior to and after their debut.

REALITY Studios to launch Specialite, a female-character VTuber agency

REALITY Studios is a company based in Tokyo, Japan that operates and manages various VTuber agencies.

Japanese luxury real estate service "Modern Standard" has released the newest ranking report of 2023 about the most favorable location(s) chosen by affluent users with an annual salary over 10 million yen (about 75,800 USD and more). This is the first release of such a report released by Modern Standard along with the change of the service name from the previous service name of "RENOSY luxury real estate". "Modern Standard" platform is run by RENOSY PLUS Co., Ltd (Headquarters: Minato-Ku, Tokyo; CEO: Dai Higuchi) which is part of the GA technologies group under GA technologies Co., Ltd (Headquarters: Minato-Ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Higuchi, security code: 3491; hereinafter referred to as the Company). The service targets wealthy class members looking for high-end properties in Japan. The report this time is based on the actual data provided by our users with the deals we have made in the past 1 year. You can find out not only the most popular location(s) among affluent investors but also the average annual salary of residents from the top 5 locations in Tokyo respectively.

Key Highlights

- The report is based on the year-round data of actual deals made by Modern Standard agents between customers with annual salary of over 10 million yen (about USD75,800 and more)

- Top 3 most favorable locations are as follows; Toyosu (Koto-Ku), Akasaka (Minato-Ku), Ebisu (Shibuya-Ku)

- The location with residents with the highest average annual salary is "Mita (Minato-Ku)", the average annual salary is 3,5820,000 yen (about 271,857 USD). Roppongi is the lowest with an average annual salary of 18,110,000 yen (about 137,446 USD)

The most favorable location(s) chosen by affluent Modern Standard users "Toyosu" boosts up for 15 places from last year and tops the list as No.1

The location that tops the list of 2023 is "Toyosu (Koto-Ku)''. It was only at the 16th place in last year's report and has jumped for 15 places and is the No1 most favorable location this year. This is also the very first time a location in Koto-Ku has been chosen by our wealthy class users. Toyosu has become a popular location among affluent (young) couples and families in recent years with the redevelopment of the area, especially the redevelopment and the construction of luxury high rise apartments targeting these people. For example, "BRANZ TOWER TOYOSU" listed on Modern Standard (RENOSY), a high-rise apartment with 48-story of layout that was built in 2021 is a popular choice for customers looking for luxury rental condos.

Akasaka is one place down and comes in second place this year. No 3 is Ebisu (Shibuya-Ku) which is 6 places up compared to last year. Ebisu is popular mostly among young singles who work in IT companies (engineers or other related positions for the most part). These IT companies are mostly scattered around Shibuya, which is quite close to Ebisu. One of the reasons for Ebisu to rank in this list is that the place attracts many young IT workers with good salary packages which boost up the need for rental apartments in this area and the average annual salary figure of Ebisu.

No 4 is Roppongi (Minato-Ku), No 5 is Mita (Minato-Ku), No 6 is Kachidoki (Chuo-Ku), No7 is Jingumae (Shibuya-Ku), and Nishi-Shinjuku (Shinjuku-Ku) listed in as No 9. Nishi-Shinjuku, Akasaka (No 2) and Ebisu (No 3) are the three locations that have been in the top 10 for 3 years in a roll （※1）

1: The reports were released by the name of "RENOSY" for 2021 and 2022.

Please visit the following link for 2021's report: https://www.ga-tech.co.jp/news/8825/

Please visit the following link for 2022' s report: https://special.renosy.com/sumitaimachi_ranking/2022/

Residents of Mita (Minato-Ku) has the highest average annual salary of 35,820,000 yen (about 271,857 USD) on this list

Here is a short list of the average annual salary of the top 5 locations in Tokyo.

- Mita (Minato-Ku): 35,820,000 yen (about 271,857 USD)

- Akasaka (Minato-Ku): 3,1990000 yen (about 240,267 USD)

- Toyosu (Koto-Ku): 2,0870000 yen (156,748 USD)

- Ebisu (Shibuya-Ku): 1,9930000 yen (149,688 USD)

- Roppongi (Minato-Ku): 1,8110000 yen (136,018 USD)

From the highest to the lowest figures

The full report with details of the residents' occupations pie charts of each location can be found on Modern Standard's website. For example, for Mita, the location with the highest average annual salary figure, most of the residents there are entrepreneurs themselves or work in a foreign-owned financial corporations as well as employees of foreign embassies. Families from the wealthy class sending their children to prestigious international schools also prefer to live in Mita. From our data, we also see that there are an increasing number of professionals, specialists (Ex: lawyers, auditors, judicial scriveners, certified public tax accountants etc.) choosing to settle in Mita as well.

Travelodge Hotels Asia Co., Ltd. has recently unveiled its newest addition to its portfolio, "Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi" (located in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, and managed by General Manager Masaki Takamoto), which officially opened on March 15, 2023. Since its launch, the hotel has been highly praised by international customers from Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and beyond, who find the familiar brand reassuring and comforting. The hotel's location in Kawaramachi, known for its famous tourist attractions like Yasaka Shrine, Fushimi Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, and Kyoto Imperial Palace, makes it a popular destination for both domestic and international travellers. With numerous bus and subway stations nearby, it serves as a convenient transportation hub to explore the city. Plus, it has excellent access to JR Kyoto Station, Itami Airport, and Kansai Airport, making it an ideal choice for all travellers.

Our hotel offers guests a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of Kyoto. Our guest rooms have been well-received by customers for their comfortable sleep in our beds and pillows, as well as our range of amenities, including bathtubs, wide desks suitable for work, and high-quality rooms with excellent views. Our hotel focal point is the modern comfort essentials, including high-speed Wi-Fi and coin-operated laundry facilities, which are especially convenient for long-stay guests. Our staff can speak multiple languages and are always available to assist you with any questions. As an ideal base for individual travellers exploring the city of Kyoto, and a peaceful oasis to recharge after a long day of sightseeing, Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi ensures an exceptional experience, whether you are here for business or leisure.

The entrance lobby features a beautiful Japanese-style garden that embodies the essence of Kyoto, complete with traditional colours and plants. Guests can enjoy this tranquil space and capture memorable photos during their stay. The 232 guest rooms at Travelodge Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi also embrace the culture and beauty of Kyoto with murals inspired by iconic landmarks such as Fushimi Inari Shrine and Japanese women in kimonos holding umbrellas, which add to the excitement of exploring the city and experiencing its culture.

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Fun Japan Communications starts offering all exclusive official goods developed in collaboration with animated TV series Tokyo Revengers through FUN! JAPAN SELECT SHOP. Cross-border e-commerce website for consumers in Asia, for first time.

JTB group company Fun Japan Communications, Ltd., operator of FUN! JAPAN, one of Asia‘s largest community websites for “Japan fans” (4.65 million Facebook fans, 1.28 million website subscribers as of January 2023), under the mission to “bridge between Japan and Asia,” starts offering fully original goods developed in collaboration with animated TV series Tokyo Revengers through FUN! JAPAN SELECT SHOP, the company’s cross-border e-commerce website for consumers in Asia!

All exclusive unique goods featuring Tokyo Revengers, the hottest and most bittersweet time travel thriller animated TV series, combined with Japan's local manufacturing skills and specialties, will be available on made to order on our cross-border e-commerce website for consumers in Asia.

The keyword for this collaboration is 'kizuna (bond).' Just like various types of close 'kizuna’ depicted in the animated TV show Tokyo Revengers, made-to-order products represent connections among people and between people and things beyond borders. Consumers can expect items such as a pair of matching special glasses that change color when filled with a liquid (from a manufacturer in Tajimi City, Gifu) and exclusive premium fruit juice made from locally grown fruits (from a manufacturer in Komoro City, Nagano). Illustrations of Takemichi Hanagaki, Manjiro Sano, Ken Ryuguji, Chifuyu Matsuno, Keisuke Baji, and other popular characters from the animated TV show Tokyo Revengers, and fruit juice inspired by these characters' theme colors will be offered in a special box. These completely limited products will be available on made to order in early March 2023.

This special campaign will help people in Asia find 'kizuna' bond with Japan and rediscover attractive aspects of local communities in Japan through the animated TV series Tokyo Revengers. Stay tuned.