- What kind of companies is participating?
- What kind of companies is entering the market?
This article introduces the meaning of Metaverse and related companies for those who have the above concerns.
What is a Metaverse?
The metaverse is defined as a “virtual space.”
If you access the virtual space, you can interact with people all over the world as if you were in the real world, regardless of gender or nationality, by operating your avatar in the virtual space.
You control a character in a virtual space. So, the world is just like a game. However, unlike games, the Metaverse is linked to the real world. For example, you can hold meetings, go shopping, and participate in events in the metaverse. In a way, the Metaverse is “another world in which we can act using avatars.”
Why is the Metaverse Attracting Attention?
Among the biggest reason is Mark Zuckerberg, founder of the world’s most used social networking site, who wanted to change his company “Facebook” into “Meta.”
The name “Meta” comes from the Metaverse, and the world thought as follows.
- Finally, one of the world’s largest companies has changed its name to be aware of the Metaverse.
- Metaverse is great because so many big companies have their eyes on it!
Another factor may be that the new coronavirus has brought a lot of attention to the use of the Internet space. In addition, developments such as the blockchain are also involved.
With the current world situation and the development of technology, the birth of Meta has attracted a lot of attention.
Top 5 Metaverse-related Companies in Japan
Source: Cluster Co., Ltd. official website
Cluster is a company that developed and operates the metaverse platform known as “cluster”.
For more information, please see the table below.
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logo | Reference: Cluster Co., Ltd.’s official website |
company name | Cluster Co., Ltd. |
Representative’s name | Naoto Kato |
Established | July 2015 |
capital | 100 million yen |
fundraising | A cumulative total of 1.46 billion yen |
address | FORECAST Gotanda WEST 10F, 8-9-5 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
Mission | Accelerate human creativity |
Business content | Development and operation of the metaverse platform known as “cluster” |
Official homepage |
Cluster is the leading developer and operator of the Metaverse space in Japan.
As a Japanese company, account registration, login, etc. are explained in Japanese. This allows Japanese people who are new to the Metaverse can join with confidence.
In the Metaverse, you can enjoy events such as concerts and offline meetings, as well as games.
There are many other things you can experience in the Metaverse, so be sure to create an account.
Reference: HIKKY Co., Ltd. official website
HIKKY is a company that provides VR services to broaden the range of companies, increase opportunities for creators to work, and create spaces for users to enjoy.
Detailed information is below.
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company name | HIKKY Co., Ltd. |
Representative’s name | Yasushi Funakoshi |
Established | May 1, 2018 |
capital | private |
fundraising | First growth: Completed with 6.5 billion yen Series A: Completed with 7 billion yen |
address | Ebisu ST Building 2F, 3-24-2 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
Mission | Creative Revolution |
Business content | XR-related businesses such as VR, AR, MR |
Award-winning experience | VR Awards 2020 “VR Marketing Category” Grand Prize XR Creative Award 2020 Grand Prize 2 Guinness Records |
Official homepage |
In addition, HIKKY has announced the “Para-real World Project,” a project to transform 100 cities that exist in the real world into a metaverse within five years.
New cities will be created in the future, where the best of reality and the best of the metaverse coexist.
Currently, Shibuya and Akihabara in Japan are being meta-versed.
VARK is a company that produces virtual live events in its own entertainment-specific metaverse as well as specialized content production in related businesses in their own Metaverse “Vark”. For more information, please see below
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company name | VARK Co., Ltd. |
Representative’s name | Takuya Kato |
Established | August 9, 2017 |
capital | 100 million yen |
fundraising | Fundraising experience from various companies and investors Raising 600 million yen in Series B |
address | Tokyo First City Building 4F, 1-1-11 Takamatsu, Toshima-ku, Tokyo |
Mission | create new possibilities around the world |
Business content | Virtual live business Content production business for corporations |
Official homepage |
Live performances can be held on VARK and you can participate as it it was a live performance in the real world.
Unlike the real world, you can participate in live performances from anywhere and enjoy them at close range.
In addition, there was a new feature called “WORLD” which allows users to enjoy various contents and communication through their avatars, and we can expect more features to be added in the future.
This is the perfect metaverse for you if you love live-streaming.
Reference: MetaTokyo Stock Stock Official Website
MetaTokyo is a new company established in February 2022. It has officially participated in Metaverse Fashion Week, the world’s largest fashion festival in the Metaverse, and collaborated with world-renowned artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
Detailed information is below.
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company name | MetaTokyo Stock Stock |
Representative’s name | Takaho Suzuki |
Established | February 2022 |
capital | no information |
fundraising | no information |
address | 3-21-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
Business content | Urban development in the metaverse, NFT production, etc. |
Official homepage |
MetaTokyo Stocks has made exciting announcements to users one after another in the short time since its establishment. They created”Cultural City x Metaverse” which will appeal to those who have never been interested in the Metaverse.
It is important to pay attention to any future activities
Reference: Synamon Corporation official website
Synamon is a company that provides “Metaverse Construction Support Services”.
For more information, please see below.
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company name | Synamon Co., Ltd. |
Representative’s name | Takehi Hisashi |
Established | August 8, 2016 |
capital | no information |
fundraising | Series A, B and funding are implemented No clear amount information |
address | Room 1, 9th floor, TOC Building, 7-22-17 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
Mission | XR creates a normal world |
Business content | Planning, development and operation of VR / AR / MR related business contents |
Official homepage |
They specialize in solving the problem of “I know about Metaverse, but I don’t know how to make use of it,” and their respective experts are sincerely willing to help.
The company also does business with the Cabinet Secretariat and KDDI, making it a very trustworthy company.
If you as a company are having trouble utilizing the Metaverse, this is the company you want to consult.
Conclusion
Companies in Japan and around the world are beginning to enter the metaverse business.
Although only a few companies may be entering the market now, more and more individuals will be entering the metaverse, and those who enter early will likely benefit in many ways.
To enter the Metaverse early, it is important to stay informed.
It is a good idea to keep an eye on and pay attention to the information released by the companies introduced this time.
