Planning, development, design, production, and sale of software, websites, and related products using computersResearch and consulting related to information provision and information processing servicesLabor dispatch business
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| 株式会社ビジネストラベルジャパン |
The predecessor of our company, "Station Front Explorer Club," was launched in May 1997 within Toshiba Inc.'s IP Business Promotion Office as a transfer guide service for PCs and mobile devices.
When NTT DoCoMo launched its i-mode internet service for mobile phones, it began offering a transfer guide service for mobile phones as one of its first official contents.
In February 1999, NTT DoCoMo launched its i-mode internet service for mobile phones and began offering a transfer guide service for mobile phones as one of its first official contents.
In January 2003, it was spun off from Toshiba Inc.
Established: January 15, 2003
Moved headquarters to Chuo-ku, Tokyo
February 2005: Moved headquarters to Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Changed the mobile service name from "Station Front Explorer Club" to "Station Explorer★Transfer Guide"
March: Changed the mobile service name from "Station Front Explorer Club" to "Station Explorer★Transfer Guide"
Polaris Principal Finance Co., Ltd. (now Polaris Capital Group Co., Ltd.) became the lead shareholder by acquiring shares from Toshiba and others.
Launched the "All-in-One Navi" service, combining transfer guidance and map navigation.
October 2007: The investment partnership of Polaris Principal Finance Co., Ltd. (now Polaris Capital Group Co., Ltd.) became the lead shareholder by acquiring shares of our company from Toshiba Co., Ltd. and others
October: Launched "All-in-One Navi", a service that combines transfer guidance and route maps
Changed the company name from "Station Front Explorer Club" to "Station Explorer Inc."
April 2008: Changed the company name from "Station Front Explorer Club Co., Ltd." to "Station Explorer Co., Ltd."
Launched the iPhone app "Station Explorer Express"
July: Started the iPhone app "Station Explorer Express"
Introduced the mobile service "Station Explorer Deluxe (monthly fee 210 yen)"
August: Launched "Station Explorer Deluxe (monthly fee 210 yen)" on mobile services
Started the "Operation Information" service on NTT DoCoMo's i-Concierge
Station Explorer I&I acquired shares of Growth and Communications Co., Ltd., Cybernet Co., Ltd., and ITJ Co., Ltd., making them subsidiaries.
October: Started the "Operation Information" service on NTT Docomo's i-Consier; Station Explorer I&I acquired shares of Growth and Communications Co., Ltd., Cybernet Co., Ltd., and ITJ Co., Ltd. (made them subsidiaries)
Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market
April 2026: Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market
Station Search Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Onsei, will hold the cross-company X campaign "Christmas X Composite Instant Win" from December 7 to 25, 2026. The campaign seeks to recruit 30 participating companies, aiming to foster growth in digital marketing and create new customer touchpoints through mutual referrals among businesses.
In the second notice announced on November 9, 2026, it was reported that unauthorized access to the external email delivery service "Arara Message" caused the leakage of 18,439 email addresses registered in the station guide's operation information emails. It was confirmed that no other company-held information was leaked, and customers registered with the affected email addresses will be contacted individually.
Station Search Co., Ltd. reported that a portion of email address information was leaked externally due to unauthorized access by a third party to the external email delivery service "Arara Message." The scope of the leaked information is currently being confirmed, and the impact is considered limited.
Proud Engine began offering its proprietary marketing support platform "MarCoP" on October 26, 2026. The platform aims to solve challenges such as managing advertising platform credentials and token consumption during data integration when companies use generative AI in marketing operations.
Ekitank.com has added a page for searching Shinkansen and hotel package plans based on the user’s route. Users can compare multiple options in the results and proceed to details or booking pages. Routes and dates can also be changed to suit different travel needs.
Ekitan Co., Ltd. launched its Railway Memories Campaign on September 14, 2026, as the first step toward building a user-participation media platform. It is seeking photos and stories about train exteriors, scenery from train windows, moments on board, and travel memories. Thirteen selected entries will appear in the 2027 Ekitan original calendar, and winners will receive a calendar or a card-style travel voucher. The campaign aims to explore the potential for shared connections through travel experiences.
Ekitan Co., Ltd. has added multilingual articles about limited express trains and sightseeing trains to "Ekitan Dot Com" for foreign tourists visiting Japan. This supports travel across Japan, including airport access, travel to tourist destinations, and enjoying sleeper trains and sightseeing trains. The articles also include operation information and sightseeing guides.
Ekitan Inc. has partnered with AP World to enable empty vehicle inquiries and quotation requests for airport shuttle hires. The service covers the 23 wards of Tokyo and the airports of Haneda and Narita, expanding options for users alongside public transportation.
Ekitan Co., Ltd. has added multilingual limited express train timetables to "Ekitan Dotcom" for inbound foreign visitors. This makes it easier to check schedules, fares, travel times, and to book tickets, thereby strengthening support for domestic travel planning. The supported languages include English, Chinese, Korean, and others, totaling 10 languages, targeting JR and private railway limited express trains.
Ekitan Inc.'s subsidiary, Otone Inc., conducted a joint X campaign with 22 companies, achieving approximately 1.21 million total participants and about 120,000 new followers over 10 days. The campaign was an instant win format, where participants could enter by following and reposting posts from each company's official account, with immediate lottery results.