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Spice Factory Joins Generative AI Japan

Spice Factory Co., Ltd., a digital transformation support agency based in Minato, Tokyo, has recently announced its membership with the general incorporated association, Generative AI Japan (GenAI), effective May 30, 2025. Through this partnership, the company aims to promote the responsible adoption and creative applications of generative AI technologies, accelerating the creation of new value for client businesses and society at large.

Background of GenAI Membership

Known for its "360° Digital Integration" services, Spice Factory assists client companies in overcoming management challenges with technology. As generative AI technology has been evolving rapidly, it has begun to revolutionize business operations and workflows. Recognizing this potential early, Spice Factory launched a new support service for proof-of-concept (PoC) experiments using ChatGPT in March 2023, collaborating on various projects to help clients harness generative AI capabilities.

To keep pace with this fast-evolving field, Spice Factory is continuously integrating the latest generative AI technologies within the company, compiling case studies, and focusing on enhancing proposal capabilities alongside internal implementation.

Entering GenAI is expected to improve the company’s technological prowess and AI literacy through the sharing of advanced case studies and use cases in collaboration with industry academia. Embracing the philosophy of promoting the safe use of generative AI and fostering innovation within companies, Spice Factory is committed to pursuing new societal implementations of generative AI through shared insights and collaboration across various sectors.

Moreover, Spice Factory has established generative AI as a partner in enhancing creativity. The company aims to explore ethical and effective application methods by engaging with diverse member companies and experts, accelerating the development of innovative solutions.

Future Endeavors

With its membership in GenAI, Spice Factory is set to proactively engage in the following initiatives:

1. Strengthening Information Sharing and Collaboration
By participating in GenAI-hosted research meetings and member summits, Spice Factory aims to promote the acquisition and sharing of cross-industry insights. The company will actively share its own case studies to deepen learning from the successes of others and enhance its own proposal capabilities.

2. Enhancing Internal Utilization and Technical Infrastructure
The company is committed to creating an environment where human resources can focus on more creative domains by optimizing regular business operations with generative AI. By implementing generative AI into systems and services, Spice Factory seeks to uncover new use cases and possibilities, delivering additional value to client businesses.

As of May 2025, the main generative AI tools utilized by Spice Factory include:

• - ChatGPT: Employed for planning, content generation, and programming assistance.
• - Claude: Used for summarizing long texts, conversational research, and draft preparation.
• - tl;dv: Automates the recording, transcribing, and summarizing of online meetings for efficient note-taking.
• - Cursor: Supports development efforts through AI pair programming, code reviews, and technical documentation creation.
• - GitHub Copilot: Streamlines daily development tasks such as code completion and document generation.
• - Devin: Functions as a self-driving AI software engineer managing tasks from breakdown to verification, automating project processes and development work.
• - Gemini: Facilitates information gathering and summarization, aiding in idea generation.
• - NotebookLM: An AI that integrates with notes to assist in summarizing, Q&A, and draft generation based on uploaded materials.

3. Promoting Ethical and Responsible Use
In accordance with its AI policies, Spice Factory emphasizes ethical practices and social responsibility in AI usage. The insights gained from GenAI activities will be shared both internally and externally to support appropriate AI implementation guidelines and assistance for client companies.
Continuing under the mission of being "the catalyst for innovation," Spice Factory is positioned to merge generative AI technologies with human creativity, contributing to sustainable growth and enhancing industrial competitiveness in Japan and throughout Asia.

CTO's Comments

Shohei Tai, Executive Officer, CTO
"Spice Factory has actively engaged in designing, developing, and implementing practical use cases for generative AI, specifically focusing on a problem-solving approach that resonates with real business scenarios. This engagement with Generative AI Japan is an opportunity to widely share our practical knowledge while contributing to the establishment of a safe and ethical foundation for generative AI in society. We aim to expand the use of AI beyond the private sector into public areas such as local governments, education, and welfare, deepening the social significance and potential of implemented AI."

Seiji Hattori, Executive Officer, CTO
"Our continuous efforts in supporting client companies’ digital transformations highlight the increasing importance of governance, responsibility, and ethical considerations as generative AI becomes widely adopted. Joining Generative AI Japan provides a platform not only for technical discussions but also encourages multi-faceted dialogue that includes ethics, education, and policy, contributing to the establishment of a reliable generative AI environment. We will further advance collaborative projects with businesses, government entities, and NGOs to address social challenges with generative AI."

About Generative AI Japan

Founded on January 9, 2024, Generative AI Japan is dedicated to promoting the application of generative AI through collaborations between academia and industry, as well as establishing rules and guidelines aimed at enhancing Japan's industrial competitiveness. Presided over by Professor Hiroaki Miyata from Keio University, the organization boasts a board consisting of 19 experts from academia and pioneering companies, with over 70 member companies joining the initiative by April 2025.

Name: General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan
Representative Director: Hiroaki Miyata
Headquarters: Tamachi, Tokyo
Website: https://generativeaijapan.or.jp

Spice Factory Overview

Spice Factory Co., Ltd. functions as a catalyst for digital transformation (DX) for both companies and public institutions, fulfilling their mission of Innovative Catalyst with an agile mindset. Involved in various sectors, including education, healthcare, local government, primary industries, logistics, manufacturing, and entertainment, Spice Factory realizes swift value creation through its agile development approach. The company addresses challenges to society and clients while supporting business growth. As a 360° digital integrator, it broadly responds to digital challenges, providing comprehensive support, from business service ideation and system development to UI/UX and marketing assistance. Adopting a user-centered design principle, Spice Factory collaborates with client companies and public agencies, enhancing responsiveness and agility to discovery solutions.
Corporate Website: https://spice-factory.co.jp
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