SKIYAKI APPS

SKIYAKI Inc., operating under the brand SKIYAKI APPS, is a "FanTech" company headquartered in Shibuya, Japan, that provides an all-in-one platform for creators and artists to connect with their fans. The company was founded in August 2003 and is led by CEO Tomohiro Kokubo. In October 2017, the company was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market.

The core of SKIYAKI's business is its proprietary "Bitfan" platform, which enables the creation and management of fan clubs, merchandise sales through integrated e-commerce sites, electronic ticket sales, and event organization. This service provides a comprehensive solution for fan engagement, allowing artists to manage everything from community interaction to event logistics in one place. The platform also gathers and analyzes fan action data, offering insights into fan enthusiasm and behavior. SKIYAKI's business model is centered on providing these platform services to a range of clients, from individual artists to larger entertainment enterprises.

Historically, the entity SKIYAKI APPS was formed in July 2018 when SKIYAKI acquired additional shares of its affiliate, SKIYAKI OFFLINE, making it a consolidated subsidiary and renaming it. This move was aimed at accelerating the development and operation of O2O (Online-to-Offline) applications within the SKIYAKI group. However, in March 2020, SKIYAKI APPS was absorbed by SKIYAKI LIVE PRODUCTION to consolidate their O2O businesses. The company continues to offer a suite of applications for fan engagement under the SKIYAKI brand.

Keywords: FanTech, fan club platform, community management, artist services, merchandise sales, e-commerce, electronic ticketing, event management, fan engagement, creator economy, O2O applications, Japanese entertainment, Bitfan, live entertainment, music industry services, digital content