【2026 New Year’s Greeting】 Kukan Inc. Accelerating Hokkaido’s Real Estate DX for the Global Market

2026-01-01 Press Release

～Accelerating Hokkaido’s global reach through Real Estate DX and Web marketing in the Year of the Horse.～

Happy New Year 2026 greetings from Kukan Inc. New Year's card featuring a galloping horse silhouette and the message: "Galloping forward: Delivering Hokkaido's value to the world via Real Estate DX." — 2026 New Year’s Message: Kukan Inc.

New Year’s Message from Kentaro Yamamoto, CEO

Happy New Year. As we begin 2026, I wish you continued health and prosperity.

Since our founding in 2022, Kukan Inc. has grown alongside our valued property owners and partners in the Furano, Niseko, and Sapporo areas.
Last year, the introduction of ride-sharing in Furano signaled a major shift in tourism infrastructure. This led to a surge in consultations regarding the revitalization of idle properties that had previously faced accessibility challenges.

Furthermore, through our media platform “JANKEN,” we have gained significant trust as a “partner in global value creation,” moving beyond traditional property management. Thanks to your support, we achieved record growth in both revenue and profit.

2026, Year of the Horse: Accelerating Growth Toward Hokkaido’s Future.

2026 marks the Year of the Horse. Just as a horse gallops powerfully across the land, we will combine the strengths of Real Estate DX and Digital Marketing to accelerate Hokkaido’s development. We remain dedicated to being your partner in unlocking new possibilities and striving for excellence together throughout the year.

Kukan’s Corporate Philosophy: Our Responsibility to Society

At Kukan, we have redefined our role in society and the core value we exist to provide. As a company that designs both the “public face” and the “underlying assets” of businesses, we share this philosophy with all stakeholders as our guiding compass for every corporate action.

Management Philosophy

We cultivate individuals who earn the gratitude of others.

This has been our core DNA since our founding in 2022. By leveraging the power of space and technology, we create the “new standards” of the future. Through the circulation of value, we bring enriching transformations to both people and society.

Purpose

We create new spaces through “Creativity” and “Execution.”
Our mission is to discover and refine the “hidden value” within regions, businesses, objects, and people. By transforming this value into “new experiences” for the future, we strive to leave behind work that will be remembered with gratitude for generations to come.

Credo：Our Core Values

・Act First. The Future Starts There: Be a catalyst, not a critic. Create your own opportunities and pave the way for your future.
・Embrace Challenges, Deliver Results: Stagnation is regression. Set ambitious goals with the vigor of the Year of the Horse. Be a professional who pursues results without fear of change.
・Resonate and Co-create: Respect individual creativity and elevate each other through dialogue. Together, we build a future beyond imagination.
・Exceed Expectations, From Hokkaido to the World: Rooted in the local community, we deliver new value globally and bring enriching changes to society.
・Integrity as the Foundation of Trust: Be consistently sincere with all stakeholders. Build trust through transparent dialogue and actions that honor our commitments.

Why Not Create the Future of Hokkaido with Us?

Work in Hokkaido, Create in Hokkaido. Seeking Creative Talents to Join Our Journey.

Kukan Inc. is seeking passionate individuals who share our vision and a drive to revitalize Hokkaido.

Our work goes beyond simple hospitality management or web development.

We aim to contribute to the “community development” of Hokkaido by supporting the V-shaped recovery of tourism, capturing the energy of inbound markets, revitalizing idle properties, and leading regional digital transformation (DX).

We welcome those who wish to tackle regional challenges head-on while preserving the beautiful rural landscapes and majestic nature, creating new vitality through their skills and ideas.

If you have a passion for inbound tourism, web marketing, real estate development, and above all, an unwavering love for Hokkaido, we look forward to hearing from you.

【Open Positions at Kukan Inc.】

・Hospitality & Operations Staff: Delivering world-class service at the front lines of Hokkaido’s tourism, ensuring unforgettable experiences for global travelers.
・Web Marketer / Director: Crafting digital strategies for our media platforms to connect Hokkaido’s hidden gems with a global audience.
・Real Estate Sales (Vacation Rental Development): Identifying and revitalizing underutilized properties into high-yield, sustainable accommodation assets.

【Career Inquiries】

Kukan Inc. Recruitment Team
URL：https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/recruit-en/

Company Profile

●　Company Name: Kukan Inc.
●　Established: November 29, 2022
●　Capital: ¥1,000,000
●　Representative: Kentaro Yamamoto
●　Locations: 1-1 Toyohira 4-jo 3-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0904, Japan
　　○　Furano Office (Head Office): 4-7 Sakaemachi, Furano, Hokkaido 076-0023, Japan
　　○　Sapporo Office: 1-1 Toyohira 4-jo 3-chome, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 062-0904, Japan
●　License Number: Real Estate Transaction Dealer Hokkaido Governor Kamikawa (1) No. 1316

Business Activities

○ Minpaku Investment Business – Planning and operation of JANKEN, support for minpaku investment projects in the Hokkaido area.
○ Creative Business – Business development, branding, planning support for marketing solutions.
○ Real Estate Services – Buying, selling, leasing, brokerage, purchase and revitalization, development, property management, detached housing/land subdivision, house/condominium construction and sales, interior construction, renovation work.
○ Web Services – Website planning, production, and operation, IT support services, online secretarial services, internet information provision.

Related News

●　Kukan Enters 4th Term: Accelerating Global Real Estate & Web Business from Furano & Niseko with Strategic Focus
https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/pressrelease-en/4322/
●　Driving Hokkaido’s DX: Kukan Supports SMB Digitalization in Sapporo, Furano, and Niseko, Tackling IT Talent Shortage.
https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/pressrelease-en/3984/
●　Kukan Inc. Joins Furano Tourism Association: Creating the Future of Furano Through Web Expertise and Real Estate Strategy.
https://kukanhokkaido.co.jp/pressrelease/2246/

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Company Name： Kukan Inc. Public Relations Manager
E-mail address： pr@kukanhokkaido.co.jp

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