Kakaku.com Inc. (KKC)

Overview

Kakaku.com, Inc. is a diversified Japanese corporation known for providing a wide variety of services predominantly in the realm of consumer support and online information. Its portfolio spans across product and service price comparisons, restaurant reviews, job listings, real estate, travel, fashion, entertainment, and financial market information. Originating in 1997 with its headquarters established in Tokyo, Japan, the company has grown substantially over the years, now operating several key websites and online platforms within the domestic Japanese market. Through its subsidiaries, Kakaku.com, Inc. aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for consumers seeking detailed and comparative information on a broad spectrum of topics and interests.

Products and Services

• Kakaku.com: A price comparison website featuring prices, specifications, and reviews on a wide array of products and services including computers, home appliances, smartphones, interior items, fashion, internet service providers, and insurance policies.
• Tabelog.com: A service focused on discovering and reserving restaurants, giving users an accessible way to find dining options based on reviews and ratings.
• Kyujin box and Jobcube: Online platforms offering classified job listings, catering to the employment market and facilitating job searches for various professions.
• Sumaity: A residential real estate website that provides listings and information for individuals looking to buy or rent homes, offering vast choices from apartments to houses.
• 4 travel: A travel comparison and review platform, providing insights and comparisons for hotel stays, destination packages, and various travel services.
• icotto: An online media outlet dedicated to travel, offering inspirations, reviews, and detailed travel information to help users plan their journeys.
• Bus Hikaku Navi: A price comparison site for highway and overnight buses, including bus tours, serving those looking for budget-friendly travel options within Japan.
• Low price trips: Focuses on domestic and international travel deals, especially airline tickets, assisting travelers in finding and comparing lower-priced travel options.
• Bus Trip: An online media platform dedicated to information on highway buses and bus tours, enriching the travel experience for bus travelers.
• kinarino: A lifestyle media site providing content on various topics ranging from fashion to home and living, aimed primarily at enhancing the quality of day-to-day life.
• TASCLAP: A men’s fashion online media, offering the latest trends, style tips, and fashion news, catering to the fashion-conscious male demographic.
• Pathee: A shopping information site that guides users to various shopping spots, helping consumers find the best places to shop based on their needs and interests.
• eiga.com: An extensive online database for movies, including showtimes and reviews, aimed at movie enthusiasts looking for their next film to watch.
• Akiba-souken: An animation and Akihabara culture information media site, catering to fans of anime and the unique otaku culture of Tokyo's Akihabara district.
• PHOTOHITO: A community-driven photo sharing site where users can post and discuss photographs, catering to photography enthusiasts of all levels.
• webCG: An online media site dedicated to car enthusiasts, offering the latest news, reviews, and information on various vehicles and automotive technologies.
• FX-rashinban: A financial market website focused on foreign exchange (FX), providing information, commentary, and forecasts to traders and financial market observers.