Space Market

Space Market is a Tokyo‑based platform that brings a fresh lease on life to unused properties by offering them as short‑term rentals for events, gatherings, and creative purposes. Founded in 2014 and now a publicly traded company, it spotlights a wide spectrum of venues—ranging from ballparks and wedding halls to conference rooms and studios—making it easier than ever for users to search, book, and pay online or via a mobile app. Property owners gain access to a host of full-service support options: the company helps with everything from furnishing and photography to pricing, listing creation, rule-setting, cleaning, and customer communication, essentially transforming dormant inventory into revenue-generating spaces without the hassle for owners. On the demand side, everyday users and businesses browse available listings, request approval to book, and finalize payment through the platform once confirmed. Space Market earns revenue by charging a commission on completed bookings and by offering operational services to venue owners. As a digital marketplace focused on real estate services, the company operates in the intersection of real-world venue management and e‑commerce, aiming to normalise space sharing by matching supply and demand efficiently. While its technological backbone is primarily a web and mobile application supporting discovery, reservations, and management workflows, there’s no indication it currently deploys advanced Deep Tech such as AI or computer vision. Its mission is encapsulated in the ethos of making “space sharing commonplace,” using existing assets in smarter, more sustainable ways—an approach that speaks to modern urban efficiency even if not explicitly aligned with formal SDG frameworks.