Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Credit Union Begins Using Overseas Business Matching Platform "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL"

Kokopelli Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO Shigeru Kondo, hereinafter "Kokopelli") is pleased to announce that the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Credit Union (Osaka City, Osaka, Director Ryuichi Taga) began using the overseas business matching platform "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" on July 1, 2026.

"BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" is a platform that enables Japanese and overseas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their sales channels and develop business partners beyond national and linguistic barriers.

Background of Introduction

In recent years in Japan, against the backdrop of a shrinking domestic market and the weak yen, an increasing number of SMEs are interested in expanding their sales channels through overseas development. On the other hand, many companies are hesitant to venture overseas due to concerns about selecting business partners, language barriers, and the need for specialized knowledge in trade practices and logistics.

To solve these challenges and support companies that want to take on overseas development or further expand their existing overseas transactions, the decision was made to introduce "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL."

Comment from Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Credit Union

Our credit union has been working to revitalize the regional economy together with our client SMEs by utilizing Big Advance.

We are greatly encouraged by the new growth opportunities for our clients' overseas expansion that will be fostered by the deployment of BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL.

We will support our clients who challenge themselves from the region to the world as a united credit union.

Functions and Features of "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL"

This platform not only facilitates sales channel expansion and the development of new suppliers but also fosters innovation among SMEs, building a foundation for domestic and international SMEs to achieve sustainable growth in the global market.

Furthermore, it promotes international trade for SMEs between Japan and ASEAN, aiming to become a global standard originating from Japan in the B2B business matching platform.

Mechanism of Overseas Business Matching

Main Features of "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL"

〇 Member-Exclusive Network

Similar to Big Advance, which is already deployed in Japan, direct trade with overseas companies that have relationships with financial institutions is possible.

〇 AI Automatic Translation Function

A translation system equipped with a proprietary AI for generating translations of minority languages allows for communication with business partners in their native languages. It includes simultaneous translation chat and video calls with translated subtitles.

〇 Support for Trade Practices

Coordinators familiar with Japanese and Thai languages and business customs provide support to ensure smooth negotiations.

Additionally, comprehensive support services are available to supplement knowledge in areas such as overseas legal affairs, trade practices, and international logistics.

〇 AI Recommend (Scheduled for future implementation)

A function that uses AI to recommend suitable projects when searching for opportunities.

"Osaka BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" Special Site: https://osaka-bag.jp/

"BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" Service Site: https://bigadvanceglobal.com/jp/

Future Outlook

"BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" will continue to strive for further service improvements and functional expansion, including AI-assisted project search and recommendation functions.

Furthermore, the introduction of the service has been decided or is under consideration at several other financial institutions, and we plan to sequentially expand its deployment to financial institutions.

Our company will strengthen support for overseas sales channel development and international trade for SMEs in collaboration with regional financial institutions, contributing to their sustainable growth.

◾️About Kokopelli Inc.

Name: Kokopelli Inc.

Location: Kioicho Building 11F, 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Shigeru Kondo

Established: June 2007

Business Activities: Business Platform Business

URL: https://www.kokopelli-inc.com/

Main Services: Management Support Platform for SMEs "Big Advance"

Overseas Business Matching Platform "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL"