Culture Studio Tokyo
Technology-driven product creation for cultural transformation.
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Culture Studio Tokyo is a startup that aims for the creative transformation of culture through technology. The company was founded on November 11, 2015, by CEO Katsumoto Tanaka. It operates with a mission to create products that bring about changes in people's lifestyles and social structures, focusing on generating opportunities for a happy life.
The firm's business activities include internet services, business incubation, investment, and support for its group companies. One of its key holdings was RETRIP, a major Japanese travel and outing information service with over 14 million monthly unique users. RETRIP offered both a consumer-facing media platform and a B2B service, 'RETRIP for Biz,' providing customer acquisition support for tourism, food, and leisure facilities. Culture Studio Tokyo also held BUZMA, a publicity support application for local stores. In a strategic reorganization, the company transferred its shares in RETRIP in 2022 and BUZMA in early 2025.
Operating from its headquarters in Tokyo, with additional studios in Sapporo and other locations, Culture Studio Tokyo employs 75 people. The company positions itself as an incubator and holding company, fostering the growth of its subsidiaries and investing in new ventures that align with its mission of cultural and social transformation through digital products.
Keywords: digital product creation, cultural transformation, technology startup, business incubation, internet services, investment holding, marketing DX, travel media, customer acquisition service, local business support, social structure change, lifestyle innovation, RETRIP, BUZMA, Katsumoto Tanaka, Tokyo startup, digital marketing