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Wakayama Ai Suke: A Revolutionary AI Service for Local Businesses

In an unprecedented move, Jairo General Consulting Co., Ltd. has initiated the Wakayama Ai Suke service, a tailored AI chat solution aimed at local SMEs in Wakayama, set to launch on June 1, 2025. Developed in collaboration with the Kainan Chamber of Commerce, this service responds to the pressing need for digital transformation (DX) in regions struggling with low AI adoption rates.

The Challenges Facing Local SMEs

According to a survey by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, only 4.8% of SMEs across Japan are leveraging AI technologies. Particularly in rural areas, a severe digital divide hampers business growth. Local enterprises in Wakayama express concerns such as the complexity of AI, cost implications, and uncertainties regarding usability. This hesitance significantly obstructs efforts to enhance productivity.

Concurrently, chambers of commerce across Japan are recognizing an urgent need to offer new value to their member businesses, making it crucial to build sustainable models for revenue generation.

Key Features of Wakayama Ai Suke

1. Region-Specific Customization

Wakayama Ai Suke integrates business templates specifically designed for local industries, including fruit farming and tourism. It features a user-friendly interface and an AI response system that considers local customs and seasonal demands, ensuring relevance and accessibility for users in the region.

2. Exceptional Usability

Utilizing a combination of advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, this service offers more than ten business-specific functionalities. Users can engage with the system using natural language questions, transforming complex tasks such as marketing analysis and business planning into straightforward interactions. Tasks that traditionally required extensive professional consulting can now be completed efficiently within the company.

3. Continuous Support Framework

Regular support seminars hosted by the Kainan Chamber of Commerce, coupled with ongoing technical assistance from Jairo General Consulting, ensure that businesses can confidently integrate AI into their operations. This service is more than a simple tool; it creates a robust support structure that fosters continuous growth among local enterprises.

Anticipated Benefits

Direct Benefits to Businesses

Wakayama Ai Suke is expected to save businesses 20-30 hours of work per month. Tasks that previously took considerable time, such as market research and generating social media posts, will be streamlined significantly. For instance, conducting market research that usually required a full day can now be accomplished in just one hour. Additionally, creating business plans from new venture ideas can be expedited to as little as one week.

Economic Benefits to the Local Community

Strengthening local business competitiveness will not only boost revenues but also create new employment opportunities and foster digital skill development, contributing to a vibrant local economy. The potential for creating added value in Wakayama's traditional sectors, such as tourism and agriculture, through AI integration is noteworthy.

New Revenue Streams for Local Chambers

This initiative transcends mere community support, emerging as a promising revenue-generating project for the chamber of commerce. Interest from chambers across the country indicates a potential model for nationwide AI support initiatives led by local institutions.

Historically, chamber activities focused on non-revenue-generating events like seminars. However, services like Wakayama Ai Suke, based on a subscription model, could establish a stable revenue foundation, allowing enhanced member services and sustainable organizational growth.

The Unique Value of Local Focus

According to Yudai Shibuya, CEO of Jairo General Consulting, “The best understanding of local stakeholders comes from local support agencies. By offering AI technology through these networks, we can address the real challenges faced by businesses.” This service's distinct advantage lies in its capacity to provide a supportive and responsive relationship that larger, generic AI providers cannot match.

Technical Superiority

Wakayama Ai Suke combines three decades of business consulting expertise developed by Jairo General Consulting with cutting-edge AI technology, creating a unique solution that goes beyond basic question-and-answer services. The system employs strategic thinking principles rooted in the “1 in 10,000 marketing” theory, delivering practical solutions to the unique challenges faced by SMEs. It also employs stringent security measures, including financial-grade encryption, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive business information.

A Word from the CEO

Yudai Shibuya states, “Through 30 years of consulting experience, I have come to understand the core challenges that local businesses face. AI is not just a tool; it is a partner that can unlock their potential. Collaborating with the chamber of commerce enables us to deliver support that genuinely prioritizes the needs of our businesses.”

Contact Information

For inquiries, reach out to:
Jairo General Consulting Co., Ltd.
CEO: Yudai Shibuya
Address: 3-43-2, Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0007
Phone: 03-3808-2241
Email: aisuke@jairo.co.jp
Website: Jairo Consulting

Kainan Chamber of Commerce
Address: 1294-18, Higa, Kainan City, Wakayama, 642-0002
Phone: 073-482-4363
Fax: 073-482-7370
Website: Kainan Chamber