Hand-picked Tech Companies in Japan

Sakana AI is a Tokyo-based R&D company founded by David Ha (CEO), Llion Jones (CTO), and Ren Ito (Chairman) in 2023. See more

VISASQ, a name derived from “Vision + Ask + Question,” operates with the mission of “Connecting Insights with Challenges... See more

Rakuda AI Inc. is a Tokyo-based product studio that designs, builds, and operates AI-powered web applications, e-commerc... See more

Shizuku AI is an AI-native entertainment company reimagining how people interact with technology through its AI companio... See more

Qubitcore is a deep tech startup originating from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and founded in ... See more

AORA is an innovative enterprise at the intersection of traditional manufacturing and advanced technology. See more

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Wayve is building the next generation of autonomous driving through embodied AI. Wayve's general-purpose driving intelli... See more

SQUEEZE provides and operates services specialized for hotels, inns, and private lodgings. See more

Metanomaly builds an AI-native image generation and sharing platform. See more

FLYWHEEL aims to build a society where everyone can freely and effectively use data through “Conata™,” an enterprise dat... See more

Wevnal’s mission is to “weave information through people and technology, and bring excitement to everyday life”. Wevnal ... See more

AIRoA is a non-profit, cross-industry association in Japan building an open and scalable robot data ecosystem that enabl... See more

Recursive is an Applied AI consulting company based in Japan working on developing solutions to some of these challengin... See more

SAMANSA is a Tokyo-based startup with a platform that streams short films from around the world. See more

Kamikai builds precision AI tools for professional animators. See more

Spacely is a startup that uses its unique, patented technology to implement new values into society. See more

WAY is a company builder that partners with ambitious individuals to build tech businesses that deliver lasting impact f... See more

Owndays is a leading eyewear company that offers a wide range of high-quality spectacles to customers worldwide. See more

SIND builds AI tools designed to help nurses and doctors spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. See more

Polymer Capital is a market-neutral, multi-manager platform investing in liquid securities with a strong Asia focus. See more

Mantra has been developing machine learning technologies specifically for the entertainment industry. See more

Revolutionizing sales with "Omakase.ai" – because chatbots suck. See more

Cookpad is a tech company working to make everyday cooking fun, based on the belief that cooking is the key to a happier... See more

Telexistence focuses on developing AI-powered, remotely controlled robots that automate tasks like restocking in retail ... See more

Artytech is a Tokyo-based creative development studio that supports small and mid-sized businesses through custom-built ... See more

DNK is transforming how real estate is managed across APAC. See more

KATIX believes that “Even valuable items can be safely sold online”. See more

REGALI is dedicated to evolving retail through technology. Their main product is See more

Fourdigit provides a “design” that connects businesses and users. See more

Mico's goal is to help companies build their brand through the power of conversation. See more

Dinii aims to become the dining infrastructure for everyone by providing its "All in One Restaurant Cloud." See more

Estie aims to solve the challenges of real estate transaction costs caused by data fragmentation. See more

LY Corporation is one of Japan's largest tech companies, formed in October 2023 through the reorganization of Group comp... See more

Geniee actively utilizes AI technology in product development and is an in-house product. See more

Liberont is a circularity start-up operating in stealth mode. Their mission is to transform the shopping experience for ... See more

Woodstock is Japan's first zero-commission investing app for US stocks and ETFs, enabling 24-hour trading with zero tran... See more

PayPay Securities, as an important part of PayPay’s financial ecosystem, has launched “Point Management” with over 20 mi... See more

The Plant’s mission is to empower world-famous brands to deliver innovative commerce experiences, expand market opportun... See more

Alpaca, founded by two Japanese, is a US-headquartered fintech startup providing API access to stock and crypto trading. See more

YStory is a Tokyo-based digital health company that’s using data to improve women’s health. See more

amptalk's mission is to maximize the time people spend with each other and to create opportunities that did not exist in... See more

Tektome is an Architectural Design AI Platform. See more

Datachain is a startup engaged in research and development in the field known as "interoperability," which connects diff... See more

PayPay Card was established in 2021 to provide users with more accessible and convenient FinTech services that were prev... See more

Founded with a single goal to create unforgettable story-driven games, lowiro brings together skills from all over the w... See more

Gran Manibus is a technology-led business consulting firm under SCSK Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation. See more

Lunaris is an app developer for the Shopify ecosystem, enhancing the shopping experiences of e-commerce businesses throu... See more

Jamm enables online customers to make digital payments directly from their bank account. Their service is compatible wit... See more

Cogent Labs ("Cogent") is a technology-driven, fast-paced AI SaaS company, and its mission is ambitious: “Power Producti... See more

RESTAR’s core mission is to create an active and dynamic real estate market in Japan. They provide a real estate and geo... See more

Authlete provides a backend for implementing authorization and identity solutions based on OAuth 2, OpenID Connect, Fina... See more

Monstarlab’s mission is to harness diversity and transform the world through technology. See more

MeetsMore is a local services marketplace that connects people with professionals in the service industry. See more

Visual Alpha is a B2B fintech startup based in central Tokyo that provides innovative SaaS solutions to institutional in... See more

Treasure Data is a best-of-breed enterprise customer data platform (CDP) that powers the entire business to shape custom... See more

Axelspace is a pioneer in the micro-satellite industry. Founded in 2008, they want to democratize space technology for d... See more

SyntheticGestalt is an AI startup specializing in life sciences. Founded in London and Tokyo in 2018, they focus on dru... See more

Cybozu's purpose is to build a society brimming with teamwork. They offer the flexibility needed to work within a suppor... See more

Abbeal, founded in 2015, is a tri-hub senior engineering studio based in Paris, Montréal, and Tokyo with more than 100 s... See more

Moneytree is a fin-tech start-up founded by three foreign entrepreneurs in Tokyo. See more

Money Forward, founded in 2012, strives to deliver exceptional value to users in various business domains. As a leading... See more

Synspective Inc., founded in 2018, develops and operates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, providing SAR data a... See more

ExaWizards is an AI start-up with a simple mission: solve social issues using AI and create a happy society. But to ac... See more

Through their interdisciplinary and methodological approach, Scoville is innovating businesses and individuals alike to ... See more

Rapyuta Robotics is a global technology startup that builds cloud robotics solutions. Their goal is to empower lives thr... See more

In a world of change, one thing has stayed constant since our founding in 1996 - HENNGE harnesses the power of transform... See more

Japan Dev is a job board for English-speaking tech professionals who want to work in Japan. See more

Help Kraken use technology to make a big green dent in the universe! See more

Mujin creates MujinOS, the intelligent operating system for industrial robotics. See more

PayPay is a FinTech company that has grown to over 70M (as of July 2025) users since its launch in 2018. Our team is hug... See more

Findy matches engineers and organizations with the vision of "increasing technology-driven business growth". They also ... See more