Previously, I’ve been using the “KotobaMedia” name for my freelance software development business, but it is now time to launch full-scale operations as an incorporated company. As a professional, I have had the opportunity to gain diverse experiences thanks to the support of many people around me, and I have been involved in numerous fascinating projects — with location-based services leaving a particularly lasting impact.

In fact, my journey began with location-based technology. During my university commutes, connecting from the train to the bus was bothersome because of the inconsistent timetables. In search of a solution, I utilized GPS to simply determine whether the bus stop near the university or the one at the station was closer, and then displayed the time remaining until departure. This experience, while extremely simple, was my entryway in to location-based technology.

Throughout the process of solving various challenges, one common element emerged in every project: the concept of a “bridge.” It became clear to me that location-based technology serves as the most powerful bridge — a bridge that can connect the virtual world and the physical world.

Moving forward, my strategy is to further explore the potential of location-based technology and to take on the challenge of creating new services that more closely integrate the virtual and physical worlds. In particular, we will focus on areas where location-based technology has not been fully utilized or where implementation methods have been challenging, and we will propose innovative solutions.

If you are still exploring how to effectively harness the power of location-based technology, please feel free to reach out — even for a casual chat.