Awarded the title of “Startup Launched at Hokkaido University”
Awarded the title of “Startup Launched at Hokkaido University” We, EDO KAGURA Corporation, have been honored with the title of “Startup Launched at Hokkaido University” from Hokkaido University. The system of awarding titles to “Startup Launched at Hokkaido University” was established to support startups that were founded to implement the research achievements of Hokkaido University into society. It is a great honor for us to be recognized as a member of the Hokkaido University Ecosystem, a national university. Our company aims to realize accessible and sustainable “Ultimate Luggage-Free Travel” for foreign tourists through our clothing rental service and pre-travel concierge. Furthermore, we seek to eliminate physical barriers (luggage) and informational barriers (Japanese language) to create a travel style that requires nothing but a passport and smartphone. In addition, we are committed to significantly reducing CO2 emissions from airplanes by reducing luggage, thus contributing to limiting climate change. As part of this effort, we have joined the “Japan Climate Initiative.” The Japan Climate Initiative is a non-profit organization in Japan comprised of private companies, municipalities, NGOs, and citizens. Through “Ultimate Luggage-Free Travel,” we aim to realize accessible tourism, enhance convenience for travelers, and work towards attracting more foreign tourists to local