Ekitain & Co. Ltd. (3646)

Overview

Ekitan & Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in internet-based information services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company operates within two main business segments: Mobility Support business and Advertising Distribution Platform business. Ekitan & Co., Ltd. leverages the internet to offer an array of services designed to assist individuals and businesses in navigating through the complex world of transit information, advertisements, and mobility challenges. The company is committed to improving the convenience of public transportation users and enhancing the effectiveness of advertisement distribution through innovative technology solutions.

Products and Services

• Transit Information/Timetables Search Services:

  This service allows users to search for transit information and timetables using computers or smartphones. It includes website and app functionality for station search services, making it easier for individuals to plan their journeys.

• Welfare Services:

  Offering services catered to individual needs and memberships, Ekitan & Co., Ltd. provides welfare-related information and solutions, enhancing users’ quality of life.

• API Services for Transit Guides:

  The company offers search functions as transit guide API and route planning API, which are utilized for searching routes, fares, charges, and more. These APIs are integral to businesses for embedding comprehensive transit functionalities into their services.

• Cloud Services for Expense Settlement:

  Ekitan provides a route/fare/passenger fare search function that is used in cloud services for the settlement of expenses and transportation costs, streamlining the expense management process for corporations.

• Domestic Self-Booking Solution:

  Through this service, Ekitan enables corporate clients to arrange discounted tickets via corporate contracts, offering a cost-effective and efficient way to manage business travel.

• Data Sales and Services:

  The company sells data related to stations, lines, and trains used in transfer guides, and provides data generation service for customers. This service supports the creation of tailored transit guides and solutions.

• MaaS Solutions:

  Ekitan offers Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions to address regional mobility, transportation, and tourism challenges, facilitating easier access and improved experiences for users.

• Advertising and Targeting Solutions:

  Focused on transit guides, this includes station and route targeting for advertisements, helping businesses to reach their desired audience more effectively through strategic ad placements.

• Ticket and Leisure Ticket Reservation Services:

  This service assists users in reserving tickets for various transportation and leisure activities, simplifying the booking process and enhancing the overall travel experience.

• Data Provision and Functional Linkage:

  Ekitan & Co., Ltd. not only provides valuable data but also offers services that ensure functional linkage between different platforms, facilitating seamless integration and operability.

• Customer Referral Services:

  The company utilizes its platform to refer customers to relevant services and products, thereby enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.

• Software and Website Development:

  Ekitan plans, designs, develops, produces, and sells software and websites, catering to the specific needs of its clients. This includes creating customized solutions for a variety of applications.

• Information Survey, Processing, and Consulting:

  Providing comprehensive information survey, processing, and consulting services, Ekitan & Co., Ltd. helps businesses to make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information.