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Truestar's Innovative PODB Plus Service

On September 1, 2025, Truestar, a prominent data analytics company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, will introduce its new paid service, PODB Plus. This enhanced version of the existing Prepper Open Data Bank (PODB) aims to provide users with a more granular and detailed dataset, facilitating better decision-making for businesses.

What is PODB?

The Prepper Open Data Bank (PODB) is Truestar's flagship product, designed to offer clean, ready-to-use open data without the hassle of collection or processing. The service includes public open data from sources like e-Stat and national land numerical information, which users can analyze directly via the Snowflake Marketplace for free. As of August 2025, PODB has attracted over 1,600 users, showcasing its popularity among business users who seek commercial data utilization without barriers.

Details of the PODB Plus Launch Event

To celebrate the launch of PODB Plus, Truestar will host an online webinar titled “PODB Plus Service Launch Commemorative Webinar - Introducing the Evolution of PODB and Future Prospects” on the same day at 14:00 JST. This free event, which accommodates 50 participants, is scheduled from 14:00 to 14:30, and registration will be open from August 13 until September 1, 2025.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is ideal for:

• - Snowflake users
• - Individuals involved in the utilization of open data for data applications

What You'll Learn:

Participants can expect to gain insights on:

• - The fundamentals of what PODB encompasses
• - New functionalities and capabilities of PODB Plus
• - Practical use cases and advantages of implementing this service

Whether you are discovering PODB for the first time or are an existing user eager to learn about updates, your participation is highly encouraged.

Meet the Speaker

Kohei Komiyama from Truestar will lead the webinar. He is the official Snowflake ambassador and a three-time honoree of the Snowflake Data Superheroes. As an engineer and director, he plays a crucial role in developing data products that drive innovation in data utilization.

Register for the Webinar

If you are a Snowflake user or keen to explore open data applications, we warmly invite you to join this informative session. Your presence would be greatly appreciated, and we look forward to engaging with you.

About Truestar

Founded in May 2015, Truestar is committed to accelerating decision-making through data and technology. With over a decade of expertise in data analytics, the company provides tailored solutions in sectors like manufacturing, logistics, retail, hospitality, and advertising. Leveraging modern data technologies, including Tableau, Snowflake, and Dataiku, Truestar is proud to have around 80 successful implementations, primarily among major corporations. Furthermore, the company is dedicated to cultivating talent through user community initiatives, events, and its own open data bank, the Prepper Open Data Bank (PODB).

For more information, visit Truestar’s official website at truestar.co.jp. For inquiries, reach out to the marketing team at [email protected] or contact sales directly at [email protected].

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey with PODB Plus!