Meta Earth Heroes Completes Strategic Spin-Off to Enhance Disaster Prevention Efforts

Meta Earth Heroes Completes Strategic Spin-Off

Meta Earth Heroes, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has successfully completed a strategic spin-off from its group company, Meta Heroes, located in Osaka. This transition allows Meta Earth Heroes to take charge of the disaster prevention business, including the development of a disaster prevention metaverse, thereby kickstarting their mission to enhance specialized areas in disaster preparedness.

Strengthening Expertise in Disaster Prevention

The main objective of this spin-off is to delve deeper into societal issues and accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. As a specialized company focused on resolving social challenges, Meta Earth Heroes aims to merge Japan's renowned disaster prevention expertise with cutting-edge metaverse and AI technologies. This integration is set to deepen partnerships across government, academia, and industry, while also expediting their global outreach.

Background and Purpose of the Business Succession

Prior to this spin-off, the disaster prevention metaverse developed by Meta Heroes has been highly praised by local governments and educational institutions. Utilizing XR (Extended Reality) technologies, including fire and flood simulations, the platform cultivates a realistic sense of urgency and responsiveness to unexpected crises that traditional classroom learning often lacks.

With climate change escalating global disasters, spinning off this initiative to Meta Earth Heroes is poised to maximize its social and economic impact in the following ways:

- Accelerated Decision-Making: The company’s focus on social challenges enables them to quickly adapt to shifts in market demands and needs.
- Resource Concentration: Specialized talent and funding will be consolidated to advance the development of innovative products.
- Flexible Co-Creation Systems: They plan to dynamically foster collaborations with universities, research institutions, and partner companies both domestically and internationally.

Key Areas of Focus for the Co-Creation Platform

Meta Earth Heroes aspires to implement advanced technologies as essential infrastructure for saving lives rather than mere tools. They aim to develop effective evidence-based simulations and educational programs through close cooperation with universities, research institutions, and local governments.

Global Export of Japanese Disaster Prevention

Japan is a world leader in disaster preparedness, possessing invaluable knowledge in disaster mitigation. By packaging this expertise with intuitive metaverse technologies, they aim to create a global model for reducing disaster risks across the globe.

Remarks from CEO Asako Kimura

Asako Kimura, CEO of Meta Earth Heroes, emphasized, "Our mission is to protect lives using the power of technology. By inheriting the innovative technological baton from Meta Heroes, and through our new organization, Meta Earth Heroes, we will maximize its value on both domestic and international platforms, merging the strengths of government, academia, and business to strive for a sustainable future."

About Meta Earth Heroes

Meta Earth Heroes was established with a mission to solve social issues and realize a sustainable future. They are committed to building and operating a co-creation platform that transcends boundaries of government and academia, offering practical solutions to global challenges in disaster prevention, education, and the environment.

Company Details

- CEO: Asako Kimura and Kazutoshi Matsuishi
- Location: 3F, Forestgate Daikanyama MAIN, 20-23 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Business Focus: Disaster prevention metaverse, operation of social challenge resolution platforms, and promotion of projects in collaboration with government and academic institutions.

About Meta Heroes

Meta Heroes focuses on developing applications using the metaverse (XR) and AI, operating DX educational institutions, and providing corporate training. They are also involved in hosting events related to the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, aiming to address social challenges through creativity and technology.