This article showcases our top picks for the best Tokyo 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 Tokyo Internet of Things Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
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.
Monstar Lab
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We shape technology that inspires people and grows businesses.
Terra Drone
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Terra Drone is a drone and software manufacturer.
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.
Mobility Technologies
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Mobility Technologies provides vehicle allocation systems for taxi operators.
RABO
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RABO is a Cat-Tech Company that “watches cat life with technology.
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.
Sony Innovation Fund
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Sony Innovation fund is the corporate venture capital arm of Sony that invests and engages in early-stage companies.
Bisu
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Enabling affordable access to actionable health data at home, through easy, accurate urine and saliva tests.
Edgematrix
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Edgematrix develops fundamental technology of edge AI for processing real-time video data and provides it as a platform service.
Neural Pocket
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Developing the society of tomorrow through AI engineering.
SATORI
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SATORI develop a product called SATORI, an all-in-one next-generation marketing platform include DMP and Marketing Automation.
Planet Way
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Planetway is a 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.
Hacobu
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Hacobu offers an integrated solution “MOVO (MOVO)” centering on the operation management system utilizing in-vehicle terminals.
Live Smart
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Live Smart is a start-up to develop a service platform in the living space.
TradFit
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TradFit is a service that uses voice, AI, IoT technology, etc.
Idein
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Idein seeks to enable all real-world events to be handled by software.
LocationMind
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LocationMind is an IT company that provides human flow analysis, IoT solutions, and security for positioning signals.
Graffer
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Graffer is a developer of a compliance platform designed to simplify the process of submitting commercial documents.
Aroma Bit
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Aroma Bit develops compact odor sensor and innovative services and products using the sensor.
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.
TENTIAL
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TENTIAL analyzes detailed purchasing behavior and attributes online and aim to deliver products based on information.
VACAN
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VACAN is a vacant seat information platform such as restaurants and cafes and parking lots.
Edgecortix
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Semiconductor design company headquartered in Singapore, that develops accelerators for AI and machine learning.
Clipline
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ClipLine provides a mechanism that enables the communication between multi-store.
Timers
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Timers offers a range of mobile applications based on match-making for singles.
TVISION INSIGHTS
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TVISION INSIGHTS Inc. is a company that measures the “viewing quality” of television.
Holmes
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Holmesis a cloud contract system to consistently carry out the creation, conclusion and management of contracts in the cloud.
Rei-Frontier
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Rei-Frontier Inc. is the Japanese company which provides the mobile application using augmented reality technology.
Plantio
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Plantio offers AI and IoT based plantation services, enabling customers to get sustainably harvested food.
Novars
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Novars is an electronic company that specializes in the development and sales of MaBeee.
GIRASOL ENERGY
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Girasol Energy is an IoT Platform provides innovative PLC technologies that enable wiser PV Plants.
Deep Insight
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Deep Insight is an artificial intelligence technology company.
obniz
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Cloud based IoT system providing realtime and bi-directional access to real world.
Vegetalia
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Vegetalia provides sensor network application systems with a focus on agriculture.
WizWe
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WizWe operate a platform to improve learning habits by supporting language areas with technology, such as Wiz Heart.
Switch Smile
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Switch Smile develops and provides the POI marketing platform, Pinable.
TASUKI Corporation
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TASUKI Corporation is a real estate, asset management, and IoT company.
Koska
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Koska is a service that automates highly accurate cost calculation without trouble in the IoT system.
Moff
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Moff is a Wearable Internet of Things (IoT) platform and solutions.
LTE-X
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LTE-X is Providing a secure, high-speed, large-capacity IoT platform.
Nextremer
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Nextremer is a research and Development of AI Dialogue System and Open Innovation Services.
Aquabit Spirals
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Aquabit Spirals is an IoT company that provides information distribution platform utilizing short-range wireless communication.
Strobo
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Strobo is a company that connects life and the Internet.
Trys
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Trys is a Japanese company that operates in the sectors of illustration & manga production and game and video development.
SQUEEZE
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SQUEEZE is committed to lead Hospitality Tech industry in Japan.
Sonix
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Sonix provides mobile solution business, IoT solution business, and cloud services.
Nain
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Nain aim to simplify our modern lifestyle associated with wearable devices, provide adjustable SNS voice over technology.
Glamo
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Glamo is a Software Company will develop and sell equipment control devices.
Basis Japan
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Basis is a engineering company that conducts communication infrastructure engineering.
O:
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O: is a company attempting to visualize the human circadian clock through an original IoT device.
Connected Design
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Connected Desig provides planning, development, and sales of IoT products and services.
mtes Neural Networks
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mtes Neural Networks is IoT platform business and AI / IoT system business.
iChain Japan
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iChain is Japanese InsurTech startup that innovates the insurance industry based on Blockchain Technology (Distributed Ledger Tech).
Momo Japan
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Momo is a software vendor with experience in developing MDM tools.
ZeroSpec
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Zerospec develops and addresses various risks to allow people to live a happy life.
Rakuten Symphony
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Rakuten Symphony is telecom reimagined for a hyperscale era, delivering the convergence of IT and telecom networks.
NORMEE
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NORMEE is a developing a vein authentication system using smartphone and tablet terminals.
POLAR STAR SPACE
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Polar Star Space provides solution for affluent living on the ground with seamless observation data solutions from space to the ground.
Toyokumo
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Toyokumo develops and provides services that link with the safety confirmation service.
Cynaps
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Cynaps is a IoT technology development firm that develops products such as CO2 sensors and provides IoT services.
ASTINA Japan
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Astina is Optimizing manufacturing solutions with the power of design and development.
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 .
XSHELL INC
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XSHELL is a IoT device prototyping, solution development, cloud infrastructure design.
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.
SETE MARES
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SETE MARES they combine smart ideas with rich internet technology to craft innovative solutions.
Innovation Japan
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Innovation is responsible for software development.
U-NEXT
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U-NEXT is an online platform that provides its users with movies, dramas, documentaries, and anime.
Estyle
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Estyle is developing its business centered on media related to AI and machine learning.
CyberAgent
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CyberAgent operates “Ameba,” which is one of leading Internet media in Japan.
Mazin
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Mazin provides AI/IoT systems specifically for manufacturing sites for product development and sales.
FutuRocket
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IoT hardware micro startup selected for Infinity Ventures Summit 2017 Fall Launchpad
Internet Initiative Japan
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Internet Initiative Japan is an Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers provide total network solutions.
FreeBit
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FreeBit is a company offering comprehensive data, mobile, and computing management services to private and corporate clients.
NIFTY
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NIFTY provides Internet connection service and Cloud service in Japan.
Axross
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Axross provides IT, IoT, human resources and internet services.
BJIT Group
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BJIT Group is an information, communications, and ICT company that provides software development and information technology service.
Kozo Keikaku Engineering
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Architectural Engineering and custom IT solutions developer in mobile comms, energy, & manufacturing with strong interest in innovation.
OF
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OF offers ICT and IoT solutions for apartments, hospitals and schools.
Golf Digest Online
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Golf digest online is an online golf store that sells golf gear, apparel, and accessories.
BroadBand Tower
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BroadBand Tower supports IoT (internet of things) through its advanced technological capabilities.
Optim
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Optim is developing solution business centered on remote management and cloud device management services
Axis
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Axis is a solution vendor that focuses on information security management systems and system strategies.
Recruit Lifestyle
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An online booking site that allows users to search and book restaurants, read up on restaurant information, and find restaurant coupons.
JIG-SAW
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JIG-SAW is an IT company that provides a cloud-based system based on IoT and big data.
Accel Lab
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Accel Lab is a real estate tech consultant that offers a service platform that makes a property or space more attractive.
Diarkis
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Diarkis is a versatile engine that offers a real-time experience to VR, AR, games and IoT.
Xiaomi Japan
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Xiaomi Japan is an electronics and software company that specializes in mobile devices and technology.
Startia
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Startia provides web, network, and business solutions in Japan.