This article showcases our top picks for the best Tokyo based Retail companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Retail 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 Retail Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
SODA
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Soda is the Japanese startup behind a marketplace specializing in sneakers and streetwear called SNKRDUNK.
Virtusize
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Virtusize is a virtual fitting solution that enables online fashion retailers to illustrate size and fit for consumers.
AWL, Inc.
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
AWL is a company that provides the leading edge AI camera solutions company .
VAAK
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
VAAK operates human analysis platform with behavior recognition for retail and security: crime prevention and checkout-less systems.
DIGITAL GRID
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Digital Grid is a retail supply contract or a power supply contract with a service provider using the digital grid platform.
Ubiregi
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Ubiregi offers a point-of-sale (POS) system for iPad devices.
Minna Electric Power
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Minna Electric Power is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.
Clipline
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
ClipLine provides a mechanism that enables the communication between multi-store.
Orosy
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Tokyo-based company offering a wholesale marketplace.
Trende
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Trende is an online renewable energy retailer company.
Greenspoon
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Greenspoon offers fruit and vegetable-packed frozen smoothies that provide proper nutrients to consumers.
Active SONAR .Inc
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Active SONAR .Inc is a subscription e-commerce company for the Japanese market.
Panair
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Panair is a power supply and demand platform that uses artificial intelligence and big data to build a core system for energy.
COUNTERWORKS
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Counter works is commercial real estate and retail technology company. Marketplace/SaaS/RaaS
Locoguide
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Locoguide is an Operation of leaflet / shopping information service
Premier Anti-Aging
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Premier Anti-Aging is a healthcare and beauty products wholesale company.
ROYAL GATE Inc
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Royal Gate us a tech company that offers mobile payment devices, technologies, and solutions.
Owndays
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Owndays is an eyewear brand that implements a SPA system where the entire process from design and manufacturing is managed from within.
Fez Japan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Fez is a new business development department for various people in the retail industry.
Aquabit Spirals
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Aquabit Spirals is an IoT company that provides information distribution platform utilizing short-range wireless communication.
Cart
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Cart allows you to purchase wellness products from all over the world while in Japan.
Laox
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Laox engages in the retail business of electronics and specialty stores.
Honda
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Honda is an automotive company that manufactures and sells cars, motorbikes, marine engines, lawn mowers and other power equipment.
naturacart
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
naturacart is a natural and organic CtoC / BtoC marketplace that sells products.
itsumo.
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Itsumo is a company which attract customers by consulting online shopping and e-commerce sites .
Prop Tech plus
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Prop Tech plus provides system development and web construction specialized for the real estate finance industry.
Personize
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Personize is a live video shopping for hair and beauty products.
Spika
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Spika operates Nailbook, a photo-sharing service that offers a wide range of photos of nail art designs.
Yourniture
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Yourniture is developing custom-made furniture services as the main axis of its business.
NORMEE
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
NORMEE is a developing a vein authentication system using smartphone and tablet terminals.
Muse & Co
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Muse & Co. is a Japanese fashion startup catering to young professional women.
HAMURE
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
HAMURE is a chain development of stores specializing in work clothes and work supplies.
Konica Minolta
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Konica Minolta is an Innovative Company and continues to create inspiring products and services in the field of imaging.
All Yours
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
All Yours is engaged in the development and sales of the original wear brand.
IROYA Japan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
IROYA is an apparel IT venture company that aims to create a new market in the world by connecting consumers.
Amadana
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Amadana specializes in providing creative general trading services.
LUXA
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Luxa is a Japanese group coupon buying site focusing on higher-income demographic by listing only premium items such as branded cosmetics.
Wagoon
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Wagoon is an online retailer of fashion and apparel accessories.
Enhanlabo
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Enhanlabo is Planning, development and sales of eyewear type Wearable devices
Smart Solution Technology Japan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Smart Solution Technology is a License sales of smart sound touch technology
Comme des Garcons
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Comme des Garcns is a Japanese fashion label.
Amazon Japan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Amazon Japan is an online e-commerce retail store with a focus on the Asian market.
Culture Convenience Club (CCC)
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Culture Convenience Club (CCC) is a holding company out of Japan whose main business is the Tsutaya chain of book and media retailers.
Yoshitsu
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Yoshitsu is a retailer and wholesaler of Japanese beauty and health products, as well as other products.
Kao Corporation
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Kao Corporation is a chemical and cosmetics company, developing consumer product business that targets general consumers.
Daiwa Securities Group
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Daiwa Securities Group provides services which include brokerage, trading, underwriting, advice, and product development.
Cash
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Cash is an app that automatically appraises an item’s value based on user photos and offers a cash advance with it as collateral.
istyle
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Istyle is an online portal that offers individuals with a portfolio of cosmetics and beauty-focused products and media content.
Seiyu Group
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Seiyu is a nationwide supermarket chain that offers customers a broad assortment of fresh food, general merchandise, and apparel products.
I&T COMPANY
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
I&T COMPANY specializes in system development, wholesale, media site management, e-commerce businesses.
Muji
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Muji is a Japanese retail company which sells a wide variety of household and consumer goods.
FamilyMart
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
FamilyMart is a convenience store franchise chain that sells basic grocery items like magazines, snacks, drinks, and more.
Adastria
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Adastria is a Tokyo-based multi-brand apparel company.
Mitsui Fudosan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Mitsui Fudosan is a real estate services offers real estate brokerage and consulting services.
Reiwa Corporation
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Reiwa Corporation specializes in the sales of health foods and beverages.
Renesas Electronics Corporation
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Renesas Electronics provides semiconductor solutions, including microcontrollers, SoC solutions, and analog and power devices.
Jupiter Shop Channel Co
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Jupiter Shop Channel is a direct marketing company.
East Boy
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
East Boy is a retailer/wholesaler of fashion apparel.
Seven & I Holding
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Seven & I Holdings is Holding company engages in the planning, management, and operation of its group companies.
Unicharm
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Unicharm is a provider of baby and child care, feminine care, health care, cosmetic, household, and pet care products.
Golf Digest Online
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Golf digest online is an online golf store that sells golf gear, apparel, and accessories.
Chia
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Chia helps online creators and online brands with their web publishing platform and powerful marketing technologies.
A Bathing Ape
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
A Bathing Ape operates as a streetwear brand.
Edwin Holdings
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Edwin Holdings specializes in manufacturing and selling of apparel intended to offer a variety of jeans.
R, Inc.
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
R, Inc. specializes in developing software products for the retail industry.
Carpaydiem
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Carpaydiem specializes in selling and transporting Japanese used commercial vehicles and trucks.
Sogo & Seibu
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Sogo & Seibu Company, Limited is a Japanese retail company that operates 4 retail franchises.
Sixty Percent
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Sixty Percent is an overseas fashion mail order site that collects street brands from various countries and transmits asian fashion.
GLADD
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
GLADD is an invitation only online retail marketplace offering discounts on branded designer products and lifestyle services.
CB JAPAN
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
CB Japan is a manufacturer of daily necessities, home appliances, and pet supplies, provide products with excellent functionality & design.
Nitori Holdings
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Nitori Holdings operates as a furniture retail chain that sells home furniture and accessories.
Otsuka Kagu
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Otsuka kagu ltd is a company that engages in the retail sale of household furniture and interior accessories.
Bic camera
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Bic Camera is a consumer electronics retailer chain that offers digital home appliances.
MARUI GROUP
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
MARUI GROUP web-site provides company information such as Group companies, as well as IR and Sustainability information.
DuPont Toray Specialty Materials K K
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
DuPont Toray Specialty Materials K K offers product research, development, product manufacturing, export sales, and technical services.
Godiva Japan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Godiva Japan is an online retailer of fruit chocolate.
Chugai Mining
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. collects, processes, refines, and retails precious metals in Japan and internationally.
Maruetsu
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Maruetsu is a company that operates a chain of supermarkets serving various consumer products and groceries.
I-AUC
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
I-AUC is an online used car auction agency that provides buying, selling, and transportation services.
KURADASHI
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
KURADASHI is planning, producing, and operating the social contribution shopping site KURADASHI.
TSI Holdings
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
TSI Holdings is a manufacturer and retailer of men’s and women’s clothing.
Locarise
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Organizing Retail Knowledge: Locarise helps Retailers Harness the Power of Analytics and Contextualization
Dental Assist
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Dental Assist is a laboratory that manufactures and sells aligner orthodontics.
Wiseegg
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Y’s Egg offers multiple ways to gather the people you need to grow and grow.
ADIDAS Japan
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
ADIDAS Japan sports brand that manufactures apparel, accessories, and footwear for professional athletes involved in various sports.
Belong
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Belong delivers products and services that truly recommend to its loved ones.
C&C Media
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
C&C Media operates the MK-STYLE online games site
Parco
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Parco develops and manages PARCO shopping centers, with a business model that combines retail businesses and real estate.
Cosmo Bio
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Cosmo Bio provides products and information to laboratories, research institutes, life-science education and testing organizations.
Baroque
Crunchbase Website Twitter Facebook Linkedin
Baroque Japan provides women’s clothing and fashion accessories.