Top 50 Hospitality Startup Investors in Japan (October 2026)

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• ADiXi — Adixi is a tech-driven business that supports the idea that people and technology may work together. It strives to open doors by utilizing cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence, to promote long-term, sustainable corporate and societal progress.
• Alxtal — Alxtal is a tech company who optimize the development, design, and manufacturing processes of the manufacturing industry with IT and AI.
• Yokohama Vanilla — Yokohama Vanilla is a Company which operates Yokohama-based gift sweets brand.

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• CaTe — CaTe is based in Tokyo. CaTe develops and manufactures a Digital Therapeutic (DTx) for remote cardiac rehabilitation. Their invention allows heart disease patients to safely and successfully complete cardiac rehabilitation utilizing standing exercise in a confined space, such as at home, without the use of ergometers or similar instruments.
• Flyle — Flyle provides a cloud based platform for product management helping customers to improve productivity & creativity in product development.
• HEARTBEATS — HEARTBEATS builds fan engagement platforms and digital experiences for sports teams, artists, and entertainment brands.

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• THE PHAGE — The phage is a medical device company that focuses on developing AI technology to predict postprandial blood glucose levels.
• AI Mage — AI Mage is an IT company that provides AI solutions for anime production business industries.
• Umami United — Umami United is a plant-based food brand with unique focus on Japanese food technologies and traditional ingredients to make delicious and healthy food to unite people at one table. The wide lineups are designed to be vegan-friendly, buddhist friendly, and halal friendly for all.

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• GITAI — GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable means of labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
• Luup — Luup is Japan's #1 e-scooter and e-bike sharing service provider. Luup currently operates in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, while planning to expand to other cities all over Japan. The service is based on a high-density port network, where anyone can rent and return to their original fleets.
• Idea Record — Idea Records provided various business support solutions since its founding as a company promoting digital transformation in the restaurant industry. Among them, the SaaS platform GATE, released in 2018, has many functions that are particularly suited to the needs of restaurants, and is being introduced in many stores.

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• HEAL-lll — HEAL-lll is a multifaceted firm that merges healthcare, technology, and gamification to promote individual and organizational well-being.
• Pale Blue — Water propulsion systems for sustainable space development
• Rise — Rise is a credit-led platform that enables underserved consumers to access installment-based purchasing power.

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• Noin — Noin specializes in cosmetics and delivers content that accurately captures trends like videos that solve girls worries.
• GITAI — GITAI is the world’s leading space robotics startup, aiming to provide safe and affordable means of labor in space and reduce operational costs by 100 times. GITAI is developing highly capable, safe, and reliable robots to help build and maintain satellites, space stations, lunar bases, and cities on Mars.
• Connected Robotics — Connected Robotics is an information technology company that designs and manufactures robotic arms for enterprises. The company's product, OctoChef, provides cooking services. It caters to individual restaurants, shopping malls, stations, service areas, amusement centers, and large-scale events. The company was founded in 2014 and is basedin Koganei-shi, Japan.

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• Akari Hosho — Akari Hosho provides a group of trusted professionals, including lawyers and judicial scriveners. Akari Hosho provides a guarantee service.
• Black Cat Carnival — Tell us about anything development-related. Our founder, who launched Niconico Live, SUGAR and GANMA! from scratch, helps with planning, design, development and operations.
• Carbon CryoCapture — Carbon CryoCapture specializes in the carbon dioxide separation systems aimed at creating economically viable, energy-efficient, and genuinely sustainable CO2 separation and recovery technologies. The company is dedicated to deploying cost-effective, efficient systems for CO2 capture that integrate smoothly with current infrastructures, all whileenhancing energy consumption and production. This enables clients to attain zero emissions throughout the development and application of resources.

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• Stay One Degree — We are a like-minded community of owners and guests of the finest One percent of holiday homes.
• Wayfarer — Wayfarer is building a full-stack hospitality platform, starting in Japan. We operate a network of tech-driven mid/upscale accommodations powered by inhouse software. We help travelers discover more while designing operations to increase profits from the properties through automated business processes, intelligent pricing and higheroccupancy rates. We currently manage over $150 million in asset value in partnership with global investors and listed property companies.

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• Josys — Stop letting runaway SaaS costs & unsecured SaaS access ruin your day. Josys is the only SaaS Management Platform that provides true 360-degree control.
• Essen — Essen is a technological company that specializes in mobility and data analysis, as well as using data to improve transportation.
• Deeping Source — Real-time Video Analytics based on Data Anonymization. High-accuracy computer vision for large-scale spaces: hypermarkets, shopping malls, convention centers, hospitals, logistics warehouses, construction sites, etc.

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• Ugo — UGO is creating future avatar robots and a platform that connects the administration of multiple robots to achieve the ''fusion of humans and robots,'' or ''collaboration with robots to perform employment that used to be performed only by humans.
• ACIMUS Co. — ACIMUS Co. provides an AI-driven cloud BIM platform for the architecture and construction industry. The service lets users generate building 3D models through conversational AI without complex operations. It offers dimension suggestions based on common practices and building codes, and supports placement of a wide range of furniture, fixtures, and equipment in designs. ACIMUS Co. includes chat-based Q&A on building regulations and an AI feature that generates architectural renderings from models, images, sketches, or text instructions. The platform exports models in formats compatible with BIM and CAD tools. ACIMUS Co. also runs a sponsor program that lets manufacturers showcase 3D product models to architects and designers.
• New Space Intelligence — We provide Satellite data pipeline services and Remote sensing Satellite Solutions with AI, machine learning and Big data such as Change detection through optical and SAR time series data, crop pattern classification, Infrastructure monitoring.

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• LQUOM — QWAVE offers cryptography communication technology.
• Etaily — Etaily provides e-commerce and retail solutions in the Philippines, enabling brands with end-to-end services, from store management to fulfillment.
• Link Therapeutics — Link Therapeutics specializes in developing therapeutic methods for targeting autoantibodies and identifying pathogenic autoantibodies.

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• AssetHub — AssetHub is an AI-powered 3D modeling tool that enables game developers to create and edit 3D assets 100 times faster, enabling mass production of content and combining AI with manual work, enabling faster prototyping and editing.
• Peach Cars — Buy or sell your car in Nairobi-Kenya with ease. Browse a wide range of vehicles, connect with trusted sellers, and find the perfect car today. Simple, fast, and secure transactions.
• AnotherBall — AnotherBall is a blockchain startup that combines entertainment and blockchain.

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• LS Japan — LS Co., Ltd. is a company that plans, operates and manages lifestyle hotels, cafes and bars by launching its own inbound brand using Japanese content .
• Ancar — Ancar is a company offering personal buying and selling services in Japan.
• Upsell Technologies — Upsell Technologies is Customer data analysis service platform.

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• AZAPA — AZAPA engages in Automotive, Energy, Info Tech, Communication & Technology, and R & D business. It realizes renewable energy, social networks for energy optimization, and new possibilities and communication technologies through mobility management, from developed markets. It aims to build peace and abundance with advanced technology andideas to the BOP market.It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
• KG Motors — KG Motors is an automotive firm that manufactures electric vehicles that can be moved comfortably and safely by one person.
• AdipoSeeds — Making Platelets from Fat and Inventing New Blood Supply System.

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• Episode Six — Episode Six is a cloud-based financial platform that creates differentiated financial and payment products for consumers and businesses. The company's payment technology provides globally distributed ledgers and processing, allowing FIs and brands to digitize their payment systems in order to meet the demands of their customers.Its softwaresits within existing or new payments infrastructure to enable effortless development and customization of new, advanced, consumer-centric payments products. Built on an open-source code framework, its platform allows for simple, on-demand product management and offers a comprehensive set of APIs, facilitating easy development, connection, and integration.
• Regent — We build all-electric, passenger-carrying, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles to service coastal routes with technology available today.
• Matter — Redefining the present, Reimagining the future.

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• Cansell — Cansell is a web service that allows you to easily sell and buy accommodation reservations that incur cancellation fees.

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• Sanu — SANU is a subscription service that offers a home in nature.
• SAGOJO — SAGOJO is a planning and operation of the amazing traveler recruiting site "SAGOJO" and production, direction, and editing of accompanying content.
• Arsaga Partners — Arsaga Partners, Inc., "develop with the fastest and highest quality" as concept, is a one-stop IT system development company.- All functions necessary for IT system development such as IT strategy consulting, UX/UI consulting, planning, engineering, designing, maintenance and operations are provided through our one-stop solution.- With engineers accounting for over 90% of our company structure we can work directly with our clients. - Our motto is to providing services at a reasonable cost without outsourcing and to bring our Japanese omotenashi spirit to our development services. - We think of Digital transformation (DX) Not as a trendy word, but as IT system development that truly contributes to our clients' business needs.Main Services - One-stop IT System Development Business, Start-up/New IT Business Consulting, Enterprise System/New Business Planning and Development(Digital Transformation/DX), Web System Planning and Development, Application Planning and DevelopmentKey Clients - Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Estate, ShionogiV-CUBE, Mizuho Securities, Sciseed inc.

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• Vitom — Vitom is a FoodTech startup that addresses the issues of sustainability and reliability in the food industry.
• CrossVision — CrossVision offers solutions and services specific to the VTuber market.
• WorkCircle — WorkCircle is an online application that offers an anonymous community for the IT industry where professionals connect and discuss careers.

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• Anveshan — At Anveshan, we make food products that are natural, healthy and chemical free. Anveshan provides the best quality food products through the use of technological solutions. We have cold-pressed/wood pressed oils, A2 vedic bilona ghee and super seeds for healthy diet and immunity boosting.
• Japan DX — Japan DX platform provides a comprehensive data-driven services to inbound tourists to Japan.

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• ZAZA — ZAZA is focus to make the world where people can respect each other even thought they have a different culture and belief.

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• Hagino — Hagino is a recruitment company that provides paid employment services for the hotel and lodging industries.

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• neuet — neuet develops and operates a smartphone application that offers bike-sharing services.
• HMS — HMS develops AI smart camera that integrates image input and processing.
• Sorano Me — Sorano Me is a content creation and media company that provides space related content, space data and consulting services.

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• Desamis — Desamis is a major consumer electronics manufacturer who has been engaged in the agribusiness.
• KabuK Style — KabuK Style provides services that combines co -working spaces, accommodation facilities and cafes.Our service will be started from Nagasaki and We aim to expand the services all over the world.
• Property Access Japan — Property Access Japan is a Wealth management in domestic and overseas real estate investment Brokerage of brokerage and leasing transactions in domestic and overseas real estate, agency business.

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• Fun — Fun is a sightseeing entertainment company that makes the world even more of a fun place.
• Tabinaka — Tabinaka is a Japanese booking & reservation platform for overseas tours and travel activities.
• Fun Group — Hello! We are Fun Group (formally Tabinaka) and we are Japan's first Travel and Leisure startup offering unique tours and experiences. We currently offer experiences in 7 different locations globally.

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• MI-6 — MI-6 is a research, development, consulting, and project management for material development using IT. We will promote materials informatics in the field of material development with our technological capabilities and a wealth of project knowledge that challenge the world's most advanced technologies .
• ELESTYLE — ELESTYLE are promoting mobile payments and providing high value-added services for users to realize a cashless society.
• Luup — Luup is Japan's #1 e-scooter and e-bike sharing service provider. Luup currently operates in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Yokohama, while planning to expand to other cities all over Japan. The service is based on a high-density port network, where anyone can rent and return to their original fleets.

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• Welmo — WELMO has currently been working on R&D to launch Japan's largest welfare AI service platform called "CPA(Care Plan Assistant)" which supports care coordinator (caregiver), who helps a daily activities of the elderly people, to create a care plan for them, with using ICT and advanced technology, especially NLP(Natural LanguageProcessing), in terms of knowledge support. It has mainly two fundamental technologies; data warehouse includes all fast date and big date about care, explainable AI that describes a reason why the care is provided for the users. It also reduces time and cost to create the care plan, which enables anyone to be able to use easily and get enough information that the users want to know and use.
• Creema — Creema operates an online marketplace for handmade products. It provides its clients with social commerce, art events, and related services. The company is based in Shibuya, Kanagawa.
• Meleap — HADO is a new sport utilizing the leading AR technology with players wearing a head mounted display and an armband sensor to compete against each other by using the ‘energy ball’ or ‘shield’ and earn points in a three-on-three, eighty-minutes game between two teams.

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• 10pct. — 10pct. is a consulting firm that provides hotel management, marketing, and operation support services to its clients.
• Sharing Energy — Sharing Energy is providing energy supply and energy management services.
• Monochrome — Monochrome is creating a home operating system in order to power the next generation of energy-producing homes and roofs. The company is based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo.

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• JPYC — JPYC is a financial institution that issues the community stablecoin JPYC, which is pegged to the yen of Japanese. They want to create a society where everyone can develop by fusing the real world with the world of cryptocurrencies and increasing the liquidity of capital to achieve their goal of overcoming the social conundrum. It will promotecapital's liquidity and create an environment that helps in development for all.
• Craif — Icaria's mission is to create a new society in which people will not lose their lives by using urine tests to provide "early, painless and accurate early diagnosis of cancer."It is known that detecting cancer early increases the survival rate 5 to 10 times and greatly improves the prognosis. However, it is not unusual for manycancers to have no subjective symptoms, and when they become aware they have progressed to a stage where treatment is impossible. The most effective way to detect cancer at an early stage that can be treated is to have regular and high-precision cancer diagnosis, but existing cancer diagnosis is painful and However, many of them are not accurate enough and are not suitable for regular diagnosis and early stage diagnosis.
• JIZAIE — JIZAIE is an artificial intelligence firm that wants to combine VR, robots, and wearable computing to create solution.

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• abillion — Find tips for plant-based food & products near you. Join the community to share reviews of restaurants & brands. Raise funds & drive sustainability!
• Amateras Space — Amateras Space is a startup driven by the mission to “expand the realm of human activity,” aiming to establish a next-generation spacesuit business by developing advanced, practical technologies that enable humans to work, explore, and thrive in space and other extreme environments.
• RIMM Sustainability — RIMM Sustainability provides a SaaS platform that enables companies of all sizes to optimise their sustainability management effort. It builds tools for sustainability management, reporting and optimisation.

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• Akan Adventure Tourism — Akan Adventure Tourism creates, promotes, and markets activities for tourists in the adventure-tourism segment, with the goal of attracting overnight visitors by using the world-class natural resources of the Lake Akan Hot Spring and its surrounding area.As a company providing guidance to this region with earning potential (that is, creating andmaintaining business models, increasing employment and the population, and creating resources for destination marketing organizations (DMO) who do not rely completely on the government). The company aims to maximize the value of the Lake Akan Hot Spring (by finding clients who highly value the magic of the Lake Akan Hot Spring, or, in other words, by creating activities that target adventure tourists seeking high-value-added adventures).
• Farmnote — Farmnote holdings Japan established in December 2016, is a pure holding company with SkyArc Co., Ltd., which operates the web integration business, and Farm Note Co., Ltd., which operates the agricultural IoT solution business.
• Japan Platform of Industrial Transformation — Japan Platform of Industrial Transformation is providing equity investment and business management services for affiliated group companies.

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• Cart — Cart allows to purchase wellness products from all over the world while in Japan.
• naturacart — naturacart is a natural and organic CtoC / BtoC marketplace that sells products selected by buyers around the world and products from overseas brand manufacturers that have not yet arrived in Japan. The lineup ranges from beauty and health care products to wine, food and sportswear. The company sells products mainly for women, and ischaracterized by the ability to purchase foreign-made products that are not yet available in Japan. We have high-quality products carefully selected by manufacturers, distributors, shops and buyers in about 50 countries around the world.
• Omatsuri Japan — Omatsuri is Japan's first festival company specializing in Japan.We provide planning, management, promotion, and customer support for festival organizers from local governments to store associations.

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• EXest — EXest is aTokyo-based inbound travel promotion startup .The company provides the WOW U platform that connects inbound visitors to Japan with licensed interpreters and tour guides in addition to WOWU-media offering potential visitors to Japan with video clips introducing must-visit spots and popular local souvenirs on Facebook.
• FIREBUG — FIREBUG enables comedians, actresses, models, artists, managers, and creators to develop their skills. They arrange production plans for numerous talents and create IP and advertising items based on the social networking sites of the talents. Additionally, they offer marketing solutions built around a range of talent-focused content. They offerbasic marketing assistance and advertising for businesses.
• Newrope — A collaborative AI workspace, built on your company context. Build and orchestrate agents right alongside your team's projects, meetings, and connected apps.

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• Jiraffe — jiraffe focusses on Internet service planning, development, and management.
• TRiCERA — TRiCERA provides a platform for artists to advance their careers. It breaks down the barriers of language and distance that artists from all over the world face. It fosters an environment in which participating artists can freely sell their works to collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.
• Psychic VR Lab — Psychic VR Lab is a startup company that handles fashion VR and MR shopping service STYLY. They are creating a future where they will live in space.

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• pickupon — Pickupon is a SaaS product that automatically records and inputs calls.
• Bravesoft — bravesoft is a software company that operates events and in-house product for contract development and events. The company offering services such as UI / UX design, application consignment development service, appvisor push, and technical research service.
• HEARTBEATS — ventus is an Media and Entertainment based company.ventus aiming to be an entertainment company that provides technology that all fans can enjoy.

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• Fun — Fun is a sightseeing entertainment company that makes the world even more of a fun place.

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• Grafto — Grafto operates “Mylo Magazine,” a platform dedicated to sharing and promoting trend culture, where readers can explore the latest developments in lifestyle, fashion, art, and emerging cultural movements through engaging and curated content.
• FLASH — FLASH is an entertainment and technology startup.
• OPERA TECH — OPERA Lead is a sales-focused AI web chatbot service from Opera Technology that turns websites into 24/7 "exhibit booths" for lead generation.It deploys AI sales assistants on existing sites (via simple tag embedding, no redesign needed) to engage the 99% of visitors who don't convert via inbound methods alone. Key capabilitiesinclude direct booking of meetings, guiding users to whitepapers/webinars, and targeted lead qualification for efficient deal progression.

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• Ayoconnect — API pulsa, token listrik, e-money, dan PPOB terlengkap. Ayoconnect menghubungkan 50+ platform ke 3.000 produk digital.
• AGE Technologies — AGE technologies is a website production company which provides Operation of web services related to inheritance procedures.
• TabSquare — Look to the future of the F&B industry - Tabsquare's POS integrated online restaurant system increases hospitality profitability through AI Technology.

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• Alyaum — Aryaum supports "regional revitalization through NFT" by offering local governments all around the nation hometown tax and tourism NFT solutions.
• Rapidus — Rapidus is an Electronic component research, development, design, production, and sales that includes semiconductor elements and integrated circuits. Environmentally friendly, energy-saving semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing technology are being researched and developed. Human resource development and training for the semiconductorsector.
• Akan Adventure Tourism — Akan Adventure Tourism creates, promotes, and markets activities for tourists in the adventure-tourism segment, with the goal of attracting overnight visitors by using the world-class natural resources of the Lake Akan Hot Spring and its surrounding area.As a company providing guidance to this region with earning potential (that is, creating andmaintaining business models, increasing employment and the population, and creating resources for destination marketing organizations (DMO) who do not rely completely on the government). The company aims to maximize the value of the Lake Akan Hot Spring (by finding clients who highly value the magic of the Lake Akan Hot Spring, or, in other words, by creating activities that target adventure tourists seeking high-value-added adventures).

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• Goodwings — Choose responsible travel options, track emissions, and offset them for free with Goodwings. Our sustainability-focused travel management system helps you travel responsibly while reducing your carbon footprint.
• byFood.com — Food tours, cooking classes, dining experiences & tastings in Japan. Enjoy a meal in Japan and help children around the world thr
• Tablecross — Tablecross is a Marketing consulting business for restaurants.

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• NovAccel — NovAccel operates as a deep tech company, ensure a stable supply of medical radioisotopes.
• AstroX — AstroX is a private space startup company that develops satellite launch vehicles for space development. It utilizes the rockoon method for developing launch vehicles and small rockets to help clients easily use space.
• Sonire Therapeutics — SONIRE Therapeutics Inc. (SONIRE) is working on a next-generation high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy system that will employ acoustic engineering (ultrasound) technologies developed through cutting-edge academic research. SONIRE has been working on a next-generation high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment system as a noveltherapeutic modality with the goal of giving cancer patients and their families a new future.

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• Pick You — Pick You offers a marketplace that facilitates seamless purchase of items directly from popular Instagram users.
• CareLink — CareLink is an app that connects people looking for one-time part-time work in nursing and welfare.
• Snack Technologies — Snack Technologies specializes in the development and operation of “SnaTech,” an innovative business support application designed for snack bars, helping operators streamline daily management, improve customer engagement, optimize inventory and sales tracking, and enhance overall business efficiency through digital solutions tailored to the foodand hospitality industry.

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• EXest — EXest is aTokyo-based inbound travel promotion startup .The company provides the WOW U platform that connects inbound visitors to Japan with licensed interpreters and tour guides in addition to WOWU-media offering potential visitors to Japan with video clips introducing must-visit spots and popular local souvenirs on Facebook.
• Creative Coatings — Creative Coatings is a manufacturing company that develops a state-of-the-art coating process that has both liquid phase and gas phase coating technologies.
• Biomass Resin Holdings — Biomass Resin Minamiuonuma produces "rice" plastic resin and provides it to a wide variety of fields, including toy makers. The company aims to contribute to regional revitalization, including resource and waste restrictions, marine waste countermeasures, and CO2 conservation measures.

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• Hagihara Industries — Hagihara Industries is engaged in the production and sale of industrial machinery. They manufacture machinery and equipment for converting, highly-functional film, synthetic fiber, fiber and yarn, and plastic industries.
• Albatross Technology — Albatross Technology is a technology company that develops offshore renewable energy devices and floating offshore wind turbines.
• Willis Lease Finance — Willis Lease Finance Corporation: Your partner for aviation services and financing solutions, supporting fleet management and maintenance challenges.

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• EXest — EXest is aTokyo-based inbound travel promotion startup .The company provides the WOW U platform that connects inbound visitors to Japan with licensed interpreters and tour guides in addition to WOWU-media offering potential visitors to Japan with video clips introducing must-visit spots and popular local souvenirs on Facebook.
• Vook — Vook is a website for video creators that provides video production tips. It aims to create an environment in which each creator can focus more on their work.
• Mantra — MANTRA is a developer of machine translation technology.

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• ReadHub — ReadHub is a Information technology , Planning, development and management of Internet media and applications company.
• Pan For You — Pan For You is a Food & Beverage Company. We deliver delicious bread from all over the world with our unique freezing technology and propose a lifestyle where you can enjoy freshly baked bread anytime.
• ZAZA — ZAZA is focus to make the world where people can respect each other even thought they have a different culture and belief.

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• GEMBA — GEMBA develops on-site improvement DX services specialising in the manufacturing industry.
• PlaceHolder — Placeholder is a space value creation company that provides people with inspiring and exciting experiences by fusing digital technology and real space.
• Global Trust Networks — GTN is a Japanese real estate brokerage firm. Foreigners can use the company's rent guarantee and real estate rental brokerage services to acquire brokerage services at a low cost.

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• EXest — EXest is aTokyo-based inbound travel promotion startup .The company provides the WOW U platform that connects inbound visitors to Japan with licensed interpreters and tour guides in addition to WOWU-media offering potential visitors to Japan with video clips introducing must-visit spots and popular local souvenirs on Facebook.
• socialups — Socialups is a startup accelerator that bridges the gap between social innovators and key stakeholders like governments and investors. They build urban support ecosystems to cultivate entrepreneurs and solve global challenges through collaborative business.

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• Soracom — Multicarrier cellular for global IoT deployments
• INFORICH — INFORICH is optimizing the world's information and developing global inbound and outbound businesses.
• Owl Labs — Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company revolutionizing how the world communicates through inclusive and immersive video experiences. Built for modern organizations, we’re dedicated to empowering hybrid and remote teams with our award-winning collaborative technology and product suite.

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• MICOLY — MICOLY is a operator of a website aimed at publishing and selling creative video lessons. The company hosts lectures that are presented by the creators of all categories who are keen on sharing their techniques and philosophies in areas of nail art, Japanese calligraphy, flower arrangement, knitting and many more, as well as interacting with theirpassionate fans, enabling users to take creative lessons and start a new hobby.
• Rentio — Rentio is a site that can be used anytime without buying 1,000 kinds of cameras and the latest home appliances.
• MiddleField — MiddleField is a team to make cars the best entertainment and to make the lives of everyone involved in cars into entertainment. They creates a society where a lot of people are involved as a middle point of all people's dreams. MiddleField owns and operates an e-commerce platform offering cars.

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• Facilo — Facilo is a real estate communication provider that uses cloud computing to enhance sales and ease transactions of real estate brokerage.
• MOT — MOT manages and supports the business activities of writers, particularly manga artists, while also operating “Kakikomi,” an online manga school that provides aspiring artists with education, guidance, and practical training to develop their creative skills.
• Spectronix — Spectronics is a development of new technologies and new applications to bring about innovation, focusing on the future of laser technology.