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irodori Opens New Office in Koenji

In January 2026, irodori, a company that specializes in all-in-one management systems for educational institutions, opened a new office in Koenji, Suginami, Tokyo. The company, headquartered in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, aims to expand its Palette system, under the leadership of CEO Alan Terada, a sophomore student at Ritsumeikan University.

The Palette system stands out for its tailored approach, offering essential features without any initial costs and a monthly fee starting at just 4,980 yen. As of now, the number of demo contracts has surpassed 30, with the goal of introducing Palette to 800 businesses by April 2027. The Koenji office will not only serve as a hub for media inquiries but also accelerate digital transformation (DX) support for various sectors including fitness gyms, dance studios, and restaurants.

The Inspiration Behind Palette

The Palette system was created to address the common challenges faced by educational institutions and small businesses, namely the overwhelming complexity that arises from using multiple tools. Instead of simplifying processes, the introduction of new tools often complicates operations, leading to fragmented data and increased costs. To combat this, irodori embraces the concept of “one app per business,” allowing each organization to select only the functionalities they need and integrate them into a single app. This approach ensures a streamlined and user-friendly working environment.

Following implementation, clients receive robust aftercare support and can customize the system to align with their growth needs.

Success and Expansion of Offices

Palette emerged as a custom-made all-in-one management system specifically designed to solve the issues faced by many schools, such as rising costs due to tool clutter, complicated usability, and mismatches between operational needs and available features.

Some core functionalities offered by Palette include application management, daily report entries, student record management, to-do lists, chat features, notifications, class schedules, teacher schedules, student management, event management, and entry/exit management.

Addressing Hidden Needs

To better tailor its offerings, the company regularly consults with various educational institutions to discover features that existing tools failed to implement. For example, gamification elements have been introduced to enhance student motivation, unlike standard systems which lack such functionalities. Additionally, the company allows users to adjust interface layouts according to their preferences, thus improving usability.

Furthermore, recognizing issues with groups formed on typical chat platforms like LINE or Slack, where private messages can hinder information transparency, irodori has implemented a channel-based chat feature that deliberately omits direct messaging capabilities. This enhances organizational communication and information sharing. All these customizations and features are offered without any upfront development costs, with prices ranging between 4,980 yen to 22,000 yen monthly.

Diverse Business Development from Palette

Leveraging the flexible development capabilities honed through its educational services, irodori now extends its offerings to fitness gyms, dance studios, restaurants, and also provides consulting for operational improvement for small to large enterprises. Moving forward, the company plans to use Palette as a foundation for solving challenges across various industries.

The Koenji Office

The newly inaugurated office is situated at 601 Izumi Building, Koenji North 2-6-4, in the bustling neighborhood of Koenji, approximately a one-minute walk from JR Koenji Station. Though small, the office is designed to foster an open, communicative environment that encourages creativity.

Future Outlook

With a target of implementing Palette in 800 businesses by April 2027, irodori aims to bolster its customer support from its new Koenji office while supporting DX efforts across the nation. The company remains committed to prioritizing feedback from the field and continuously developing services tailored to each business, ultimately contributing to enhanced productivity across the society at large.

About irodori

Founded on July 7, 2025, by Alan Terada, irodori develops and manages the Palette system for schools, offers individual tutoring services, and conducts DX consulting. Their commitment is to work hand-in-hand with businesses to address the complexities of tool proliferation and mismatched operational needs.

Company Links:
Corporate Website
Palette Services Website