Started providing the web accessibility service 'Uniweb' to 'ZigZag', which has the service philosophy of 'responding to desires from around the world and delivering thoughts to the world'.　

2024/10/30

Kiva Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kota Nojiri, hereinafter referred to as Kiva) is pleased to announce that the web accessibility tool 'UniWeb' has been implemented across all pages of the service site operated by Zigzag Corporation (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kazutaka Nakazato, hereinafter referred to as Zigzag).

 

◾️ UniWeb introduction site

WorldShopping
Service Site:https://www.worldshopping.global/
Help:https://zig-zag.my.site.com/help/s/?language=en_US
Campaign Page:https://campaign.worldshopping.global/popularshops

The UniWeb icon has been placed in the bottom right corner.

WorldShopping Service Site

Clicking on the icon brings up the accessibility menu, which includes a partial reader that reads text out loud and screen contrast switching at the touch of a button.

WorldShopping Service Site

 

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With the proliferation of the internet, websites have become a vital source of information for both the able-bodied and the elderly or disabled. However, if those providing information do not consider web accessibility, it may lead to issues where elderly and disabled individuals cannot obtain information from websites or complete procedures online.

By ensuring web accessibility, which is already a standard specification for websites in advanced countries, people with disabilities, the elderly, and those with color vision variations will be able to access information and utilize digital services through the web.

To create an environment where people can buy what they want and sell what they want 'across borders' more freely and easily, our commitment to web accessibility signifies both an enhancement of trust and our declaration as a global company aligned with world standards.

 

◾️What is Web Accessibility?

It is not a special accommodation only for the disabled or elderly, but anyone can be in the same situation as a disabled person.

• Temporary injury or illness (e.g., car accident with arm in cast and unable to use arm, eye disease with eye patch and blindness, etc.)
• Age-related changes
• Age-related vision loss (presbyopia, lens changes (yellowish, dark, blurred vision, etc.))
• Eye diseases common in middle-aged and older adults (cataracts, glaucoma, etc.)
  *About half of the patients in their late 70s have cataracts with yellowing changes.
• Age-related hearing loss
• Foreign travelers (if a foreigner who does not understand Japanese is struck by an earthquake while traveling, can he/she obtain evacuation information, etc.)

Reference: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Accessibility of Websites, etc. Required of Public Organizations
https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000543284.pdf

 

◾️About UniWeb

Uniweb supports web accessibility features on the 'day of implementation' by simply adding one line of code to all web services.

In order to achieve equal website services for all, we want to put users in various situations, such as those with visual impairments or those who temporarily lose the use of their hands due to injury, in a position to understand correct information through various uses such as voice reading and contrast changes.

 

◾️About 'Zigzag'

We are a company that provides services to support cross-border e-commerce (overseas electronic commerce). We aim to smoothly deliver products from Japan to consumers abroad and develop a platform that realizes 'wants' from around the world.
With the philosophy of 'Responding to desires around the world and delivering thoughts globally', we aim to bring excitement to many people across countries and cultures.

Main Services

• WorldShopping BIZ
  This is a cross-border e-commerce support service for companies operating Japanese e-commerce sites. Even if purchasers from overseas cannot buy directly from Japanese online shops, we provide total support from inquiries to international shipping by accepting orders through WorldShopping BIZ.
• WorldShopping
  For overseas users visiting Japanese e-commerce sites, we automatically provide order agency and shipping options. With multilingual support, we simplify the purchase process. Overseas users can purchase Japanese products without complex procedures, contributing to increased customer satisfaction.

 

Representative: CEO Kazutaka Nakazato
Location: 14-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Hatchery Shibuya
URL :https://www.zig-zag.co.jp/
Business Description: Cross-Border E-Commerce Support Business
・Support for overseas sales for 'sellers'WorldShoppingBIZ」
・Support for Overseas Shopping for 'Buyers': 'WorldShopping'

 

◾️ Kiva Corporation

Representative: Kota Nojiri, President and Representative Director
Location : 3-12-5 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo +SHIFT TSUKIJI 7F
URL :https://kiva.co.jp/
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