Housing and Community Development in Japan

Public And Co Inc

public and co means that through connections between people,``a town's culture, tradition, climate, and landscape of the earth can be woven together'' and ``more people can enjoy their lives to the fullest.'' We are engaged in town development with the aim of achieving this goal. “Increase the number of actors who take action for the town rather than consumers” The motto is ``People's possibilities expand when they go out into the streets.'' Business details: Operation of collaboration office Hatsuhinode (community space and shared office) Establishment and operation of business start-up support bases/related information centers, etc. Development of community-based tourism aimed at regional revitalization Project concept making, planning, project management, PR, public relations Area branding through events, marches, festivals, etc. Online/offline community creation and management

1 to 10 staff

Piazza Inc

PIAZZA Inc is the largest social network for neighbors in Japan

11 to 50 staff

Ramps

Ramps Inc. is a Japan-based startup building infrastructure for distributed living, starting from Higashikawa, Hokkaido. As cities become increasingly dense and regions face population decline, existing mobility and tourism models tend to prioritize short-term, transactional movement. Many communities lack the foundation to welcome people as recurring participants in local life. Ramps designs systems that make moving, staying, and returning easier over time, enabling people to build lasting relationships with places beyond one-time visits. We work with municipalities, regional stakeholders, and hospitality operators — from small inns to mid-sized accommodations — to support long-term regional coordination. Platforms • ensembles A platform where people connect through clubs, events, and hands-on experiences of local life. As part of ensembles, we operate an accommodation model for repeat visitors, supported by a patented on-site storage system that allows guests to leave belongings behind — creating continuity similar to a second home. • tomarin A hospitality and regional platform that integrates reservation and guest information, supporting accommodation operations and shared regional understanding. Vision Starting from Higashikawa, Ramps aims to ease urban congestion while expanding access to richer ways of living — scaling a model where people return, connect, and contribute across regions in Japan. We are building this future with a small, committed team — and are looking for people and partners who want to shape how we live, move, and connect beyond a single place.

11 to 50 staff

U Share Inc

U Share Inc.(formerly Kurofune Design Holdings) is a Tokyo-based developer architect firm specializing in the real estate development, design, and operation of innovative residential spaces. Since 2018, the company has delivered projects throughout Japan, including U Share Student (an international student dormitory brand) and U Share Professional (share house for working adults), both of which are designed from the ground and operated in-house. U Share Inc. focuses on building communities that support personal and professional growth through comprehensive real estate planning, design, and management. U Share Student: u-share.com U Share Professional: ushare.com/minamiaoyama

11 to 50 staff

United Mind Japan(job Agency)

11 to 50 staff