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Culture Generation Japan Selected for the Future Market Leaders 2026

Culture Generation Japan, located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and headed by CEO Takuya Hotta, has made it to the esteemed list of "100 Companies Creating Future Markets 2026" organized by Nikkei Cross Trend. This recognition underscores the company's commitment to driving innovation amidst Japan's evolving economic landscape.

Background of the Selection

As artificial intelligence advances, signs of transformation are emerging in people's lives and consumption patterns. Faced with challenges like rising prices, an aging society, and labor shortages, Japan is in urgent need of innovative business models. The initiative aims to identify companies that have the potential to illuminate society in 2026, and the selected firms were thoroughly researched across ten promising sectors including commerce, marketing DX, entertainment, dining, tourism, seniors, and education.

Featured Sectors

The study encompassed a diverse range of sectors:

• - Commerce
• - Marketing DX
• - Entertainment
• - Communication
• - Health & Well-being
• - Dining & Food
• - Seniors
• - Education & Learning
• - Lifestyle & Finance
• - Travel & Inbound

About CRAFTAL

CRAFTAL is a unique subscription service that provides traditional Japanese tableware to restaurants throughout Japan at a monthly flat rate. This service allows establishments to minimize initial investments while selecting tableware that aligns with their seasonal menus. By regularly updating their dishware, restaurants can enhance the attractiveness of their offerings and enrich the overall dining experience.

The service effectively addresses challenges associated with traditional tableware procurement, such as high purchasing costs, inventory and storage burdens, breakage risks, and the obsolescence of items. With a rental model, restaurant operators can achieve agile and flexible management, while artisans benefit from a stable demand and ongoing promotional opportunities. In addition, used tableware is repurposed into a second-hand brand known as "Tabisara," fostering a new ecosystem where the value of crafts can circulate.

Starting in 2025, CRAFTAL plans to launch "CRAFTAL INTERIOR," a new service that supports individuals and businesses in creating aesthetically pleasing spaces. This expansion aims to not just focus on tableware but also on incorporating traditional crafts to beautify living, workplace, and hospitality environments.

Selection Commentary

CRAFTAL has been recognized as a pioneer in promoting cultural preservation through its subscription service for Japanese traditional tableware. By producing businesses that leverage traditional craftsmanship, CRAFTAL not only provides selected tableware to restaurants but also plans to introduce a monthly subscription for individuals and companies in January 2025. Collaborating with Komehyo Holdings, it also ventures into second-hand traditional crafts trade, striking a balance between cultural value and economic viability. The company aims to establish a manufacturing base for tableware in Nakama City, Fukuoka, in the spring of 2026 and has plans for expansion into Asia and Europe.

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Company Overview

Company Name: Culture Generation Japan, Inc.
Location: 5-18, Yokoyama-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Takuya Hotta
Website: www.culgene.jp

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Culture Generation Japan, Inc.
Contact: Takuya Hotta
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 03-5614-0111