Media & Entertainment Startups

Japan XR Center (株式会社日本XRセンター) plans, develops, and operates XR content, running business lines in XR attractions, XR training, licensing, and venue operations. The Tokyo-based company builds VR/AR entertainment and training experiences with an international XR team.

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Newswitch is a Japanese news site covering economics and industry with a focus on manufacturing, technology, and careers, presenting specialized news in an accessible way. It offers newsletters, a glossary of business terms, paid webinars, videos, and a searchable archive of over 30,000 articles.

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Toyokeizai Online is a Japanese business and economics news platform that provides diverse perspectives and information to help people make informed decisions. The site delivers economic journalism and data-driven content to support readers in making ethical and responsible choices.

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Whomor (フーモア) is a creative production company that helps creators develop and distribute pop culture content, from games to visual media, with a focus on evolving Japan's creative strengths for global audiences. The company provides production capabilities, distribution platforms, business monetization support, and learning environments for creators.

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aquwa is a Japanese content production company that creates and operates video content, primarily on YouTube, including the kids/family channel "Sansan Kids TV" and manga videos. It also offers YouTube marketing and consulting services and produces advertising video content.

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Castee operates a platform for creators that includes influencer collaboration video marketing for brands (Castee Challenge) and a music-based monetization service (Castee Music) that pays creators based on view counts for videos posted on TikTok and Instagram. The Tokyo-based company also runs a music promotion service for record labels and has expanded into commerce via TikTok Shop through an Indonesian subsidiary.

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Cellorb is a video production company that creates and manages YouTube channels and streaming content, primarily focused on gaming and esports content.

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CoinQ operates a web media platform and provides system development services. The company is based in Japan.

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D'Arts develops and operates "Hatchpot VR," a service that provides an environment for creators and companies to produce and distribute VR content, aiming to lower the barrier to entry into the VR industry. The company focuses on VR entertainment experiences for individual users.

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Finn creates a persistent digital space for users through character, gaming, and software products. The company aims to deliver characters to 10 million users by 2029 and build a lasting place for people to return to.

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GENOVA operates a medical platform business (including the health media "Medical DOC") and a smart clinic business in Japan, connecting patients with healthcare providers to address concerns about medical care. Its offerings include patient management systems and AI tools for clinics and dental practices.

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Gunosy is a Japanese internet company that develops information and content delivery services designed to match relevant information to individual users. Through subsidiaries it also operates game-related web services (Game8), entertainment payment services, and investment/incubation businesses.

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LIFULL Co., Ltd. operates a group of brands providing real estate and housing information along with other lifestyle-related information to consumers. The company is a publicly listed real estate information provider based in Japan.

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Japanese entertainment company operating a VTuber business and studio rental service, aiming to produce content for global audiences in the metaverse era. Based in Japan and founded in 2016.

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Minto produces content across manga, animation, drama, and character properties, working with creators to deliver emotionally engaging entertainment. The company handles production, advertising products, merchandise operations, and system development, expanding from Japan to international markets.

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Nagisa is an IT conglomerate company that creates systems and talent to bridge ideas and implementation across various sectors, aiming to generate innovation and improve society. The company operates primarily in the fan technology sector and develops business ecosystems across multiple domains.

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Ookami develops digital platforms and services to broaden sports engagement and accessibility globally, positioning sports as a unifying medium that connects diverse communities and athletes. The company operates sports-focused digital products including live match broadcasting, team management applications, and out-of-home media.

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UNIVRS develops and operates VR content that enables users to experience immersive virtual worlds with complete freedom over their appearance, location, and actions. The company creates VR experiences where users can become their ideal self or "HERO" through virtual embodiment.

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USEN is a Japanese company operating across retail store digital transformation, entertainment, music distribution, media, and robotics sectors. Founded in 1961, it serves retail businesses and entertainment consumers through a portfolio of diversified services.

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YOUPACE is a talent agency for live streamers (called "livers") that provides management, training, and support services to help content creators build sustainable streaming careers. The company serves aspiring and established streamers in Japan who broadcast primarily conversational content on the Pococha platform.

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AXELENTERMEDIA operates artist fan clubs for mobile and PC, along with related e-commerce, live events, and artist game apps, and also provides IT infrastructure services such as data-center housing/hosting, managed server and network monitoring (MSP), and cloud integration. The Japanese company also runs brand/corporate sites, app development, HR staffing/RPO, and DX consulting.

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To-morrow is an entertainment company focused on creating and exporting Japanese content internationally. The company works with talented creators to develop sustainable entertainment business models that showcase Japanese creative works globally.

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Asuka Net develops photobooks through on-demand printing for individual customers, operates a virtual talent agency (Razz Production), and creates aerial display technology using mid-air imaging. The company serves photography enthusiasts, funeral services, and regional communities through digital content and extended reality experiences.

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Weekday is a media and content company founded in Japan, operating lifestyle and fashion editorial properties including The Fashion Post.

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