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MATSURI — CULTURAL EXPERIENCE PLATFORM

Experience Japan's True Value, Connect with the WorldCULTURAL EXPERIENCE PLATFORM

In 2024, visitors to Japan spent ¥8.1 trillion. We're starting in Tokyo with a place where you can 'safely book Japanese cultural experiences' and 'get the latest local information' — and return that value to the people who carry Japanese culture.

8.1T yen
VISITOR SPENDING IN JAPAN (2024, JAPAN TOURISM AGENCY)
9
LANGUAGES IN THE APP
5%
CARD PAYMENT FEE (1% FOR CRYPTO)

Why a Cultural Experience Platform is Necessary

Stopping the 8.1 Trillion Yen Outflow

Foreign visitor spending in Japan reached a record 8.1 trillion yen in 2024. However, part of it flows overseas as fees to foreign OTAs like Airbnb and Expedia.

In 2023, Japan's travel balance showed a 3.4 trillion yen surplus, while digital services recorded a 5.5 trillion yen deficit in the same year, offsetting Japan's tourism gains.

By completing all transactions from booking to instructor payments within Japan, we retain a larger portion of the inbound economy domestically, maximizing tax revenue, job creation, and regional revitalization.

Market Gap and Growth Opportunities

Existing Airbnb experiences and travel agencies lack sufficient multilingual support and community features. Two-way communication between participants and local guides remains limited.

Millennials and Gen Z increasingly seek experiences that offer 'deep learning' and 'community connection' rather than mere sightseeing.

The Potential of Experience Economy

Japan's tourism industry is the second-largest export after automobiles. Q1 2025 spending of ¥2.27 trillion directly contributes to regional development and job creation.

The 'experience economy' centered on travel and live events keeps widening, reaching into eco-tourism and sustainable tourism.

AI recommendations, QR code participant management, and fully online payment systems enable safe and efficient operations.

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MISSION & VALUE

The Value We Create

Spreading Cultural Experiences

Offering diverse Japanese cultural programs from tea ceremony to sushi making, for small groups to large gatherings

Creating Communities

Facilitating offline/online interactions between participants, building connections among repeat visitors and trust with guides

Contributing to Local Economy

Distributing revenue to event hosts and instructors, supporting sustainable development of local cultural organizations

Domestic Platform

Completing all transactions within Japan, ensuring inbound economy benefits stay domestic

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PLATFORM FEATURES

Safe and Comfortable Experiences Through Advanced Technology

Multilingual Support

The app speaks 9 languages, with furigana, to lower the language barrier

AI Recommendations

Suggesting optimal experiences based on individual interests and experience

Secure Payment System

Supporting card and QR code payments for worry-free booking

Two-way Community

Direct connection between participants and guides through chat and Q&A features

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EXPERIENCE CATEGORIES

Cultural Experience Programs We Offer

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Traditional Culture

Authentic experiences in tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, kimono dressing

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Food Culture

Sushi making, wagashi crafting, sake tasting, shojin cuisine experiences

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Crafts & Making

Pottery, dyeing, washi paper making, traditional craft creation

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Japanese Lifestyle

Public bath experiences, shopping street tours, festival participation, homestays

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TECHNOLOGY STACK

Technical Foundation and Operations

Next.js - Fast, multilingual frontend
Django - Robust and scalable backend
Stripe/PayPay - Secure payment systems
GPT-4/Claude - AI recommendations

Development Roadmap

3 months: Mobile app release

6 months: Live streaming features

1 year: MTC Points — collect and use them in the app

2 years: Global expansion launch

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SOCIAL IMPACT

Social and Economic Impact

Domestic Economic Retention

Keeping a larger portion of the ¥8.1 trillion inbound economy within Japan

Job Creation

Providing direct income opportunities for local cultural instructors and guides

Cultural Preservation

Supporting cultural preservation by providing stable income to tradition bearers

Regional Revitalization

Distributing tourism income from urban centers to regional areas

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FUTURE VISION

The Future We Envision

1

Domestic Foundation (Year 1)

Start in Tokyo and grow the range of experiences with our first partners

2

Platform Recognition (Year 3)

Be known as a place where visitors to Japan can choose experiences with confidence

3

Global Expansion (Year 5)

Offer local cultural experiences in major cities worldwide

4

Cultural Exchange Foundation (Year 10)

Become a foundation for two-way cultural exchange

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PARTNERSHIPS

Partnerships and Ecosystem

Local Partnerships

Building cooperative relationships with local governments, tourism associations, and cultural organizations

Corporate Partnerships

Providing B2B training programs and team building experiences

Influencer Partnerships

Approaching diverse customer segments through collaborative projects

Educational Partnerships

Offering programs for international students and school trips

Japan's True Value, to the World

Join us in redirecting the inbound economy back to Japan and creating a sustainable future for cultural exchange.