Metoree Makes Generous Donation to Osaka's Urban Flying Car Initiative

Metoree's Contribution to Osaka's Flying Car Initiative

The industrial product search website Metoree, operated by ZAZA Inc. (CEO: Takeshi Nagatsu, based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture), has made a notable donation to support the "Urban Flying Car Business Creation Initiative" led by Osaka Prefecture. This initiative is part of a corporate hometown tax program, designed to foster new technologies and business models in the region.

On December 19, 2025, Osaka Prefecture presented a commendation to ZAZA Inc. for its contribution toward the societal implementation of aerial mobility innovations, recognizing the company’s commitment to enhancing local industry and technological advancement.

Background of the Donation

This donation aligns with Osaka Prefecture's vision of realizing flying cars and developing related industries, which aims to invigorate local communities and enhance the quality of life for residents. Metoree’s support is a step toward driving industrial innovation from regional perspectives, aligning with progress in the commercialization of flying cars—an area where Osaka is taking the lead nationally.

The "Urban Flying Car Business Creation Initiative" in Osaka is an advanced project aiming to build business models related to tourism and establish operational networks across the Kansai region, involving close collaboration between public and private sectors. By participating in this initiative, ZAZA Inc. is boldly contributing to the realization of an aerial mobility revolution.

In receiving the commendation from the Governor of Osaka Prefecture, ZAZA highlights its ongoing commitment to social responsibility, regional revitalization, and sustainable industrial growth. The ceremony for the award presentation was held at ZAZA's Tokyo Station office, serving as a formal acknowledgment of the company's contributions.

Donation Details

- Recipient: Osaka Prefecture
- Program: Corporate Hometown Tax
- Project Supported: Urban Flying Car Business Creation Initiative (Industrial Creation Division)
- Project Information: Osaka Prefectural Website

About Metoree

Metoree is Japan's leading industrial product search service, aimed at engineers, researchers, and purchasing professionals. It features over 7,000 categories, including measuring instruments, processing and working machines, electronic components, test equipment, and packaging materials, showcasing over 80,000 manufacturers and distributors. The service is also available in five languages: English, Spanish, French, German, and Korean, making it accessible to a global audience.

Company Overview of ZAZA Inc.

Founded on July 4, 2017, ZAZA Inc. operates under the mission of "implementing the future." The company aims to revolutionize BtoB transactions that have lagged in digitization, addressing issues across industries and fostering value creation.

- Company Name: ZAZA Inc.
- Location: 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, JP Tower Nagoya 21st floor
- CEO: Takeshi Nagatsu
- Business Scope: Operation of the DX platform "Metoree" for the manufacturing sector, management of the travel platform "airKitchen"
- Affiliated Organizations: New Economic Federation, Japan Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics, Japan Society of Heat Measurement, Applied Physics Society, Japan Society of Fluid Mechanics, Japan Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Laser Processing Society
- Company Website: ZAZA Inc.
- Metoree Website: Metoree
- airKitchen Website: airKitchen