Yano Research Institute Ltd. (Head Office: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter “YRI”) and Facio Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) are pleased to announce the launch of the “Yano Research Institute ‘WHATS’ Knowledge Database,” a corporate service combining industry-specific archived seminar content with generative AI (217 seminar videos across 12 industry categories as of March 25, 2026), will be available from April 1, 2026.

[Service Overview]

This service packages YRI’s “WHATS Seminar” by industry into a structured offering, which is delivered via Facio’s video learning platform, “Deliveru,” as a next-generation, continuously updated knowledge platform for corporate users.

A key feature is the highly accurate search enabled by the generative AI-powered “Deliveru AI Assistant.” The AI provides answers based solely on content explained by seminar lecturers and can instantly direct users to the exact relevant segments within the video. This allows users to verify primary source information (evidence) on the spot.

• Key Features of the Deliveru AI Assistant

• Cross-search across multiple seminars
• Keyword organization by topic or objective
• Automated summarization of lecture content
• Natural language question-based search

[Service Features]

1. Precise Information Extraction with “Deliveru AI Assistant”

The AI assistant instantly responds to keyword or natural language queries. It also automates summarization and keyword structuring, reducing preparation and review time before and after viewing.

2. Cross-Industry Research and Analysis

The platform enables cross-sector analysis of key decision-making factors such as market size, competitive landscape, regulations, technologies, and revenue models—helping users connect fragmented data into meaningful insights.

3. Continuously Updated Knowledge Base

In addition to archived content, approximately 30 new seminar videos are added annually. For eligible seminars, users may also submit questions directly to lecturers via email.

[Seminar Categories (12 Industry Fields)]

• Fashion, Sports, Beauty, Lifestyle Goods, Consumer Products
• Food, Agriculture, Biotechnology
• Construction, Housing, Real Estate, Building Materials, Housing Equipment
• Leisure, Entertainment, Pachinko/Pachislot
• Education and Human Resources
• Retail, Distribution, Logistics, Business Services, Finance
• Healthcare, Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Nursing Care, Medical Devices
• Materials
• Environment, Energy, Automotive, Machinery, Electronics
• Information and Communications
• Brand Business and Lifestyle / Consumer Research
• General Industries

[Example Use Cases by Department]

• New Business Development / R&D: Market trend analysis, cross-sector technology research, market sizing
• Corporate Planning / Strategy: Market analysis for M&A targets, mid-term planning data collection, competitor monitoring
• Marketing / Sales: Industry research, proposal development, pre-meeting preparation
• Business / Product Divisions: Market positioning, competitor analysis, pricing strategy reference
• HR / Training: Employee upskilling, onboarding training, reskilling programs

[“WHATS” Knowledge Database Service Plans]

Launch Date: April 1, 2026

1. Full Pack Plan

• Access to all 12 categories (217 seminars)
• Archive viewing, AI assistant features, ~30 new seminars annually
• Email Q&A with lecturers*
• Monthly fee: JPY 29,800 (tax included)
• Up to 10 users per ID (simultaneous access)
• Contract: 1-year term (auto-renewal; cancellation allowed monthly after 7 months)
• URL: https://shop.deliveru.jp/management/strategy/pckcadfb/

2. Single Category Plan

• Access to one selected category (chosen from a total of 12 industry categories)
• Access to all archived and latest seminars in the selected category
• AI assistant features and email Q&A with lecturers within the category*
• Monthly fee: JPY 14,800 (tax included)
• Up to 5 users per ID (simultaneous access)
• Contract: 1-year term (auto-renewal; cancellation allowed monthly after 7 months)

 

*Notes (applicable to both plans):

• New seminar content becomes available after live sessions are archived.
• Email inquiries are limited to seminar content and apply only to seminars delivered by YRI researchers.

About WHATS Seminars

In the AI era, ensuring reliability based on verified data is increasingly important. Through seminars delivered by experts across various fields, YRI aims to provide high-quality information that serves as credible “evidence” beyond AI-generated content.
URL: https://www.yano.co.jp/seminar/whats/  (in Japanese)

About Deliveru Select

Deliveru Select is an online seminar platform offering business training across fields such as management, HR, legal, IT, and logistics. It supports multiple formats, including live, LliveFeel (scheduled streaming of pre-recorded sessions), and archived sessions, accessible anytime on PC, smartphone, or tablet. Courses can be searched in detail by schedule, category, availability of lecturer Q&A, and AI assistant functionality.

Additional features include the ability to submit questions to lecturers, access on-demand replay of missed sessions, adjust playback speed, obtain certificates of attendance and completion, and benefit from a full refund guarantee—providing comprehensive support for busy business professionals.
URL: https://shop.deliveru.jp/  (in Japanese)

[Company Profiles]

Yano Research Institute Ltd. (Content Provider)

• Address: 2-46-2 Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-8620, Japan
• URL: https://www.yanoresearch.com/
• Established: 1958
• Business: Market research, management consulting, overseas expansion support

Facio Inc. (Platform Provider & Distributor)

• Address: 5-15-14 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
• URL: https://www.vita-facio.jp/index.html
• Established: 2013
• Business: Seminar and training portal services, live streaming services, web promotion and consulting

[Contact Information]

For Seminar Content Inquiries
WHATS Project, Yano Research Institute
Email: whats@yano.co.jp

For General Service Inquiries
Training Division, Facio Inc.
Email: bcs-info@vita-facio.jp