Requpo

Requpo (株式会社リクポ) is a Tokyo-based company that plans, develops and operates the requpo mobile app, a hair-salon reservation service positioned as Japan's first booking app that requires no searching. Instead of browsing salon listings, a user submits a request specifying preferences such as budget, area, date/time and desired hairstyle; the request is broadcast simultaneously to stylists registered in the selected area, who respond with "approaches" (proposals). The user reviews stylist profiles and past portfolios, selects the preferred approach, and the proposal converts into a personalized coupon that confirms the booking. Matching is completed when the customer taps a "visited" button in the app at the salon.

On the supply side, requpo is marketed to stylists and salons as a way to fill unbooked slots in their schedules without waiting for inbound reservations or handing out flyers. Stylists register a profile and store information, receive incoming customer requests on their phones, and may submit approaches repeatedly; approaches can be withdrawn before matching but not after. An "onedari" (request) feature lets stylists see customer preferences in advance so they can target requests matching their skills and preferred hairstyles. Stylist-side fees are charged by credit card, selected at sign-up and changeable later.

Beyond the app, the company's stated business scope covers planning, development and operation of internet media and applications, plus marketing, branding, and the planning and production of various content.