Liquid Provides Online Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC' to CUniq JP, a SIM/eSIM Service for Foreign Visitors and Residents in Japan
Liquid, an ELEMENTS Group company, will provide its online identity verification service 'LIQUID eKYC' to CUniq JP, a SIM/eSIM service by China Unicom Japan Operations for foreign visitors and residents. The integration enables strict and rapid identity verification via IC chip reading and AI-powered review.
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Liquid Inc., a member of the ELEMENTS Group (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keiki Hasegawa), announces the provision of its online identity verification service 'LIQUID eKYC' to 'CUniq JP', a SIM/eSIM service for foreign visitors and residents in Japan, operated by China Unicom Japan Operations Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shi Ping Tan). By combining IC chip reading and facial photography, the service enables strict identity verification at the time of service activation. Additionally, AI-powered automated review significantly reduces the time required for identity verification checks.
◾️ Summary
・Liquid will provide the online identity verification service 'LIQUID eKYC' to 'CUniq JP'.
・Strict identity verification at service initiation is now possible through IC chip reading of official documents such as My Number Cards and Residence Cards, combined with facial photography.
・Real-name registration for CUniq JP can be completed within minutes via IC chip reading, with AI-powered review drastically reducing verification time.
◾️ Background
'CUniq JP' is a mobile telecommunications service operated by China Unicom Japan Operations Co., Ltd., providing SIM and eSIM services tailored for foreign visitors and residents in Japan.
Liquid will now provide 'LIQUID eKYC' using the 'Ni' method*1 to 'CUniq JP'.
The selection of 'LIQUID eKYC' was driven by its full compliance with Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' revised mobile phone regulations (mandating IC chip reading during non-face-to-face onboarding) and its ability to complete NFC reading directly within a browser on iOS devices without requiring a dedicated app—minimizing psychological barriers for international users.
About CUniq JP: https://www.cuniq.jp/
*1 Method compliant with Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item Ni of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Prevention of Unfair Use of Mobile Phones
◾️ Benefits of Implementing 'LIQUID eKYC'
By reading the IC chip of official identification documents such as My Number Cards and Residence Cards and capturing facial images, strict identity verification at service initiation becomes possible. Since personal information is automatically input via IC chip reading, manual entry and image submission for registration are no longer required, enabling real-name registration for 'CUniq JP' to be completed within minutes.
Furthermore, AI-powered automated review significantly reduces the time required for identity verification, enhancing operational efficiency compared to traditional manual visual checks.
◾️ About China Unicom Japan Operations Co., Ltd.
China Unicom Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of China Unicom, one of the world's largest telecommunications providers. Under the 'CUniq JP' brand, the company collaborates closely with major domestic carriers to flexibly deliver high-capacity data plans and eSIM services for inbound and outbound travelers. Additionally, it offers high-quality international lines connecting Japan and China, cloud services, and IoT/DX solutions, seamlessly supporting both individual mobility and corporate global operations.
Headquarters: 2201, Mita Kokusai Building, 1-4-28 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Shi Ping Tan
Founded: 2007
Business: Provision of telecommunications services
Website: https://www.chinaunicomglobal.com/jp
◾️ About 'LIQUID eKYC', the 7-Year Consecutive No.1 eKYC Solution in Japan*2
'LIQUID eKYC' is an online identity verification service for contracts, account registrations, and bank account openings. It supports document verification via photo capture or IC chip reading of IDs such as driver's licenses and My Number Cards, facial matching with selfies, and public personal authentication (JPKI / Mobile JPKI). It also supports age verification for student discounts. Leveraging proprietary AI, biometric authentication, and OCR technologies, it achieves low user drop-off rates from start to completion. The ELEMENTS Group has processed approximately 150 million identity verifications and serves around 700 corporate clients.
About LIQUID eKYC: https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
About Public Personal Authentication: https://liquidinc.asia/jpki/
*2 ITR 'ITR Market View: Identity and Access Management / Personal Authentication Security Market 2026' – eKYC Market Share by Vendor Revenue (2019–2025 Forecast)
◾️ About Liquid Inc.
Liquid aims to create a seamless society where all 8 billion people worldwide can easily and securely access any service in their natural state, by making authentication 'invisible' through biometric technology. The company also provides cross-industry and cross-client fraud detection systems in response to the growing trend of online identity verification in financial transactions (under the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds), mobile contracts (under the Act on Prevention of Unfair Use of Mobile Phones), secondhand goods purchases (under the Secondhand Goods Business Act), real estate transactions, and C2C platforms—pursuing both convenience and security.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Keiki Hasegawa
Founded: December 2018
Business: Image and big data analytics specialized in biometric information and behavior (e.g., LIQUID eKYC, LIQUID Auth)
Website: https://liquidinc.asia
Service Websites:
Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC': https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
Device Possession Authentication 'LIQUID Auth Passkey': https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth-passkey/
Cloud-Based Facial Authentication 'LIQUID Auth Face': https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth/
Digital ID Wallet 'PASS': https://liquidinc.asia/smartcity/
Digital ID Wallet for Foreigners 'GPASS': https://liquidinc.asia/gpass/
◾️ About ELEMENTS Inc.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President & CEO Keiki Hasegawa
Stock Code: Tokyo Growth Market 5246
Founded: December 2013
Business: Development and provision of personal authentication solutions using biometrics, image analysis, and machine learning; personalized optimization solutions for lifestyle; and cloud services for personal data management.
Website: https://elementsinc.jp/
*Company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
◾️ Summary
・Liquid will provide the online identity verification service 'LIQUID eKYC' to 'CUniq JP'.
・Strict identity verification at service initiation is now possible through IC chip reading of official documents such as My Number Cards and Residence Cards, combined with facial photography.
・Real-name registration for CUniq JP can be completed within minutes via IC chip reading, with AI-powered review drastically reducing verification time.
◾️ Background
'CUniq JP' is a mobile telecommunications service operated by China Unicom Japan Operations Co., Ltd., providing SIM and eSIM services tailored for foreign visitors and residents in Japan.
Liquid will now provide 'LIQUID eKYC' using the 'Ni' method*1 to 'CUniq JP'.
The selection of 'LIQUID eKYC' was driven by its full compliance with Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' revised mobile phone regulations (mandating IC chip reading during non-face-to-face onboarding) and its ability to complete NFC reading directly within a browser on iOS devices without requiring a dedicated app—minimizing psychological barriers for international users.
About CUniq JP: https://www.cuniq.jp/
*1 Method compliant with Article 3, Paragraph 1, Item Ni of the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Prevention of Unfair Use of Mobile Phones
◾️ Benefits of Implementing 'LIQUID eKYC'
By reading the IC chip of official identification documents such as My Number Cards and Residence Cards and capturing facial images, strict identity verification at service initiation becomes possible. Since personal information is automatically input via IC chip reading, manual entry and image submission for registration are no longer required, enabling real-name registration for 'CUniq JP' to be completed within minutes.
Furthermore, AI-powered automated review significantly reduces the time required for identity verification, enhancing operational efficiency compared to traditional manual visual checks.
◾️ About China Unicom Japan Operations Co., Ltd.
China Unicom Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of China Unicom, one of the world's largest telecommunications providers. Under the 'CUniq JP' brand, the company collaborates closely with major domestic carriers to flexibly deliver high-capacity data plans and eSIM services for inbound and outbound travelers. Additionally, it offers high-quality international lines connecting Japan and China, cloud services, and IoT/DX solutions, seamlessly supporting both individual mobility and corporate global operations.
Headquarters: 2201, Mita Kokusai Building, 1-4-28 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Shi Ping Tan
Founded: 2007
Business: Provision of telecommunications services
Website: https://www.chinaunicomglobal.com/jp
◾️ About 'LIQUID eKYC', the 7-Year Consecutive No.1 eKYC Solution in Japan*2
'LIQUID eKYC' is an online identity verification service for contracts, account registrations, and bank account openings. It supports document verification via photo capture or IC chip reading of IDs such as driver's licenses and My Number Cards, facial matching with selfies, and public personal authentication (JPKI / Mobile JPKI). It also supports age verification for student discounts. Leveraging proprietary AI, biometric authentication, and OCR technologies, it achieves low user drop-off rates from start to completion. The ELEMENTS Group has processed approximately 150 million identity verifications and serves around 700 corporate clients.
About LIQUID eKYC: https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
About Public Personal Authentication: https://liquidinc.asia/jpki/
*2 ITR 'ITR Market View: Identity and Access Management / Personal Authentication Security Market 2026' – eKYC Market Share by Vendor Revenue (2019–2025 Forecast)
◾️ About Liquid Inc.
Liquid aims to create a seamless society where all 8 billion people worldwide can easily and securely access any service in their natural state, by making authentication 'invisible' through biometric technology. The company also provides cross-industry and cross-client fraud detection systems in response to the growing trend of online identity verification in financial transactions (under the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds), mobile contracts (under the Act on Prevention of Unfair Use of Mobile Phones), secondhand goods purchases (under the Secondhand Goods Business Act), real estate transactions, and C2C platforms—pursuing both convenience and security.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: CEO Keiki Hasegawa
Founded: December 2018
Business: Image and big data analytics specialized in biometric information and behavior (e.g., LIQUID eKYC, LIQUID Auth)
Website: https://liquidinc.asia
Service Websites:
Identity Verification Service 'LIQUID eKYC': https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-ekyc/
Device Possession Authentication 'LIQUID Auth Passkey': https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth-passkey/
Cloud-Based Facial Authentication 'LIQUID Auth Face': https://liquidinc.asia/liquid-auth/
Digital ID Wallet 'PASS': https://liquidinc.asia/smartcity/
Digital ID Wallet for Foreigners 'GPASS': https://liquidinc.asia/gpass/
◾️ About ELEMENTS Inc.
Headquarters: 5F, Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3, 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President & CEO Keiki Hasegawa
Stock Code: Tokyo Growth Market 5246
Founded: December 2013
Business: Development and provision of personal authentication solutions using biometrics, image analysis, and machine learning; personalized optimization solutions for lifestyle; and cloud services for personal data management.
Website: https://elementsinc.jp/
*Company names, product names, and service names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
FAQ
What is 'LIQUID eKYC'?
An online identity verification service using IC chip reading and facial authentication for secure onboarding.
Who is 'CUniq JP' for?
A SIM/eSIM service designed for foreign visitors and residents in Japan.
Why was 'LIQUID eKYC' selected?
Due to full regulatory compliance and seamless NFC reading on iOS browsers, reducing user friction.
How long does identity verification take?
Real-name registration completes within minutes via IC chip and AI review.
What is the significance of this partnership?
It enhances convenience for foreigners while preventing telecom fraud.