This article showcases our top picks for the best Japanese based Internet of Things companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Internet of Things industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Japanese Internet of Things Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Nature
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Nature offers a product that enables its users to save money by controlling the use of their air conditioners.
SORACOM
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SORACOM provides IoT (Internet of Things) platform of data communication to connect all the people and things in the society.
Preferred Networks
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Preferred Networks develops real-world applications of deep learning, robotics and other latest technologies.
Uhuru
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Uhuru is a technology service company that provides cloud and social services to companies such as Salesforce.com and many others.
CANDY HOUSE
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CANDY HOUSE is a design house catering simple and smart services and things that are enjoyable and fun like candy.
ARAYA
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ARAYA is an AI services provider that utilizes machine learning algorithms including deep learning to meet the diverse needs of customers.
Edgematrix
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EDGEMATRIX is a startup spun out from the AI project team of a global venture company .
Idein
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Idein seeks to enable all real-world events to be handled by software.
Aroma Bit
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Aroma Bit is a develops compact odor sensor and innovative services and products using the sensor.
Live Smart
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Live Smart is a start-up to develop a service platform in the living space.
TVISION INSIGHTS
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TVISION INSIGHTS Inc. is a company that measures the “viewing quality” of television.
PLANTIO
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PLANTIO offers AI and IoT based plantation services, enabling customers to get sustainably harvested food.
Planet Way
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Planetway is a Individual data driven social innovation company.
Orphe
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Orphe is a smartshoes platform that uses motion sensors to track user’s movements for wellness improvements.
VACAN
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VACAN is a vacant seat information platform such as restaurants and cafes and parking lots.
ChatBook
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ChatBook is a SaaS platform for marketers who work in B2B area to automate acquiring leads and evaluate leads in your absence.
obniz
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obniz is a cloud based IoT system provide realtime and bi-directional access to real hardware form the cloud.
TENTIAL
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TENTIAL analyzes detailed purchasing behavior and attributes online and aim to deliver products based on information.
Deep Insight
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Deep Insight is an artificial intelligence technology company.
Moff
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Moff is a Wearable Internet of Things (IoT) platform and solutions.
Rei-Frontier
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Rei-Frontier Inc. is the Japanese company which provides the mobile application using augmented reality technology.
Nextremer
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Nextremer is a research and Development of AI Dialogue System and Open Innovation Services.
Vegetalia
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Vegetalia provides sensor network application systems with a focus on agriculture.
Mui
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Mui is an aesthetically-pleasing wooden IoT device connected to a cloud service.
Koska
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Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.
SATORI Inc.
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SATORI develop a product called SATORI, an all-in-one next-generation marketing platform include DMP and Marketing Automation.
Mitsufuji
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Mitsufuji introducing consumer wearable devices.
TASUKI Corporation
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TASUKI Corporation is a real estate, asset management, and IoT company.
LiLz
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LiLz is an IT technology network for businesses looking to use AI and IoT to offer new services and value.
Atmoph
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Change your quality of time with Atmoph’s digital window.
SQUEEZE
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SQUEEZE is committed to lead Hospitality Tech industry in Japan.
Novars
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Novars is an electronic company that specializes in the development and sales of MaBeee.
Clipline
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ClipLine is to provide a mechanism that enables the communication between multi-store.
Bisu
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Home health lab that provides personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice, through easy, accurate urine and saliva tests.
Timers
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Timers offers a range of mobile applications based on match-making for singles.
LocationMind
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LocationMind is an IT company that provides human flow analysis, IoT solutions, and security for positioning signals.
GIRASOL ENERGY
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Girasol Energy is an IoT Platform provides innovative PLC technologies that enable wiser PV Plants.
REXEV
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REXEV is a company that combines next-generation technologies such as AI, IoT, and autonomous driving with energy management technology.
Groovenauts
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Groovenauts is all about making tech accessible to everyone.
RABO
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RABO is a Cat-Tech Company that “watches cat life with technology.
Sonix
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Sonix provides mobile solution business, IoT solution business, and cloud services.
1 → 10
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1 → 10 is an IT company that uses AI technology that directs commercial facilities and events to utilize projection mapping and XR
Nain
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Nain aim to simplify our modern lifestyle associated with wearable devices, provide adjustable SNS voice over technology.
webrage
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Webrage is a technology company that verifies website systems.
O:
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O: is a company attempting to visualize the human circadian clock through an original IoT device.
mtes Neural Networks
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mtes Neural Networks is IoT platform business and AI / IoT system business.
Switch Smile
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Switch Smile develops and provides the POI marketing platform, Pinable.
Trys
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Trys is a Japanese company that operates in the sectors of illustration & manga production and game and video development.
LTE-X
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LTE-X is Providing a secure, high-speed, large-capacity IoT platform.
Routrek Networks
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Routrek is a manufacturing and sales of ICT next generation hydroponic cultivation system.
WizWe
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WizWe operate a platform to improve learning habits by supporting language areas with technology, such as Wiz Heart.
Momo Japan
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Momo is a software vendor with experience in developing MDM tools.
NORMEE
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NORMEE is a developing a vein authentication system using smartphone and tablet terminals.
smartlure
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Smart lure is a new lure that works with smartphones to solve underwater data.
Ambient Intelligence Technology
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Ambient Intelligence Technology is a manufacturing company that produces underwater drones with advance information.
Mountain Gorilla
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Mountain Gorilla engages in the development and sales of in-house products and services.
Connected Design
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Connected Desig provides planning, development, and sales of IoT products and services.
ASTINA Japan
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Astina is Optimizing manufacturing solutions with the power of design and development.
Plant form
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Plant form is an Agri IT venture production of high value-added products.
iChain Japan
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iChain is Japanese InsurTech startup that innovates the insurance industry based on Blockchain Technology (Distributed Ledger Tech).
vinclu Inc.
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Vinclu designs, develops, and manufactures smartphone accessories.
Aquabit Spirals
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Free from Googling. Hyperlink of Things® Connects the World Search-Less
Glamo
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Glamo is a Software Company will develop and sell equipment control devices.
SETE MARES
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SETE MARES they combine smart ideas with rich internet technology to craft innovative solutions.
ZeroSpec
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Zerospec develops and addresses various risks to allow people to live a happy life.
Strobo
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Strobo is a company that connects life and the Internet.
XSHELL INC
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XSHELL is a IoT device prototyping, solution development, cloud infrastructure design.
Access
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ACCESS provides of software to the mobile and beyond-PC markets.
PLEN Robotics
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PLEN Robotics is to create robots that enrich the lives of all people regardless of age, gender, nationality, or location.
CYBERDYNE Omni Networks
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CYBERDYNE Omni Networks is a Mobile communication, near field communication GPS, various sensor node information security, cloud service.
Farmers Support
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Farmers Support provides IoT and artificial intelligence technology for farmers.
Ecomott
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Ecomott is a data collection platform that uses IoT data in business.
Sendai Smart Machines
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Sendai Smart Machines (SSM) is a MEMS-based IoT device company for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Questar Japan
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Questar is to create innovative products and application development business.
Ugotoru
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Ugotol operate our business with the vision of ” I want to be good” and “I want to teach” in dance sports .
POLAR STAR SPACE
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Polar Star Space will solve various problems on the ground with a seamless observation data solution from space to the ground.
CyberAgent
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CyberAgent operates “Ameba,” which is one of leading Internet media in Japan.
T & S Japan
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T & S is a company that contributes to a prosperous society centered on technologies
Innovation Japan
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Innovation is responsible for software development.
ABBALab – Atom to Bit, Bit to Atom
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ABBALab is a seed accelerator that supports startups that develop IoT hardware and ancillary services.
Toor
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Big-Data without Data Scientists. Our product is toorPIA that lets anyone analyze big data without help of data scientists.
U-NEXT
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U-NEXT is an online platform that provides its users with movies, dramas, documentaries, and anime.
Garapon
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Garapon produces the internet electronics products with open platform.
FutuRocket
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IoT hardware micro startup selected for Infinity Ventures Summit 2017 Fall Launchpad
NIFTY
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NIFTY provides Internet connection service and Cloud service in Japan.
Internet Initiative Japan
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Internet Initiative Japan is an Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers provide total network solutions.
Up Performa
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Connected and Wearable Technology For Consumer and Sports players.
K4 Ventures
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K4 Ventures is a corporate venture capital arm of Kansai Electric Power.
SoftBank BB Corp
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SoftBank BB Corp. provides mobile communications services, fixed-line telecommunications and ISP services.
Optim
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Optim is developing solution business centered on remote management and cloud device management services
Golf Digest Online
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Golf digest online is an online golf store that sells golf gear, apparel, and accessories.
JIG-SAW
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JIG-SAW is an IT company that provides a cloud-based system based on IoT and big data.