Temairazu

Basic Information

Stock Code
2477
Industry
Information and Communications
Category Detail
Systems & Software
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
August 2003
Listing Year
March 2006
Official Website
https://www.hikaku.com/
TSE Information
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Overview

Temairazu is a company founded in 2003 in the information and communications industry, developing online comparison sites and accommodation reservation management systems with unique technological strengths in the sector.

Current Situation

Temairazu has recently focused on operating comparison sites for real estate and accommodation reservation management, achieving sales of approximately ¥900 million and operating profit of about ¥470 million. The company deploys its proprietary 'TEMAIRAZU' reservation management system for accommodation facilities as its core business, bolstering competitiveness in the online travel industry. Since 2017, it has reorganized its corporate structure through business integrations and market shifts, moving from the Prime Market to the Standard Market after promotion to pursue enhanced market value. It concentrates on R&D for operational efficiency improvements and supports customer companies' energy conservation and environmental considerations in sustainability efforts. Differentiating from competitors while strictly adhering to travel agency laws and regulations, it pursues a stable growth strategy. Moving forward, with the expansion of the online travel market, it expects to strengthen its revenue base by promoting adoption and enhancing multifunctionality of reservation management systems. It endeavors to earn trust from both users and accommodation facilities through safe, highly convenient services.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Hikaku.com's former name is the predecessor of Temairazu Co., Ltd.
  • First in Japan to build a dynamic package reservation system
  • President is the major shareholder, integrating management and ownership
  • Rare small-scale operation for a listed company with about 30 employees
  • Strong support from small ryokans due to reservation efficiency improvements
  • Utilizes robot-type search engine for online comparison sites
  • Yoyaku.com originated from a former Sumitomo Corporation subsidiary
  • Web CMS 'NextCMS' adopted by educational institutions
  • Hikaku.com also handled rental property comparisons
  • Risk diversification through multiple brand deployments

Hidden Connections

  • Background of related funding support from Sumitomo Corporation Group
  • Reservation system introduced in collaboration with regional tourism associations
  • Incorporated and grouped a Waseda University student venture
  • Efficiency technologies spilling over to SMEs in other industries
  • Flexibly responding to Tokyo Stock Exchange market reclassifications
  • Yoyaku.com contributed to popularizing online travel booking methods
  • High management flexibility due to stable shareholder composition
  • Contributed to industry standardization as a pioneer in Japan's dynamic package market

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Continued growth in online travel booking market
  • Expansion of IT system adoption among small and medium accommodation facilities
  • Capturing inbound foreign demand via enhanced multi-language support
  • Expansion of dynamic package user base
  • Increasing demand for personalized travel experiences
  • Improved reliability through regulatory compliance

Strategic Goals

  • Capture over 20% market share in reservation management software
  • Launch global platform expansion
  • Build sustainable tourism collaboration model
  • Enhance customer satisfaction through system integrations
  • Full adoption of cloud infrastructure and service sophistication

Business Segments

Reservation Management System for Accommodation Facilities

Overview
System sales business that unifies reservation acceptance to vacancy management for accommodation facilities to enhance efficiency.
Competitiveness
User-friendly operability and integration functions specialized for the industry
Customers
  • Hotels
  • Ryokans
  • Pensions
  • Minpaku Operators
  • Travel Agencies
Products
  • TEMAIRAZU Basic Package
  • Multi-Language Support Option
  • Dynamic Package Integration
  • System Customization

Online Comparison and Reservation Site Operation

Overview
Supports customer acquisition via site operations enabling comparison and selection of diverse travel products and accommodation plans.
Competitiveness
User-perspective robot-type search engine
Customers
  • General Consumers
  • Corporate Travel Managers
  • Travel Agencies
  • Accommodation Facilities
Products
  • Hikaku.com
  • Yoyaku.com
  • Dynamic Package Service

Web Services for Enterprises

Overview
Easy, low-cost web creation and management support services for SMEs.
Competitiveness
Superior usability and affordable pricing
Customers
  • SMEs
  • Local Companies
  • Store Owners
Products
  • NextCMS
  • Web Update Service
  • IT Support Consulting

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Proprietary accommodation reservation management system
  • Pioneer in the dynamic package market
  • Expertise and know-how in comparison site operations
  • Stable revenue structure
  • Flexible technology development with a small team
  • Strong management control by executives
  • Urban company headquartered in Tokyo
  • Reliability in legal compliance
  • Service expansion through subsidiary mergers

Competitive Advantages

  • High quality and convenience of TEMAIRAZU system for accommodation facilities
  • Superior usability via advanced comparison search algorithms
  • Specialized services firmly capturing niche markets
  • Established online travel booking infrastructure
  • Rapid response to customer needs
  • System scalability with multi-language support
  • Strengthened lineup through strategic business integrations

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from major IT firms
  • Fierce price competition in the online travel market
  • Risks from regulatory strengthening due to legal changes
  • Decline in competitiveness from delays in new technology adoption
  • Travel demand reductions from natural disasters or pandemics
  • IT security risks and customer data protection challenges

Innovations

2022: Dynamic Package Function Enhancement

Overview
Expanded package tour search functions on Yoyaku.com to improve convenience.
Impact
Achieved user growth and 20% increase in transaction volume

2023: Multi-Language System Development

Overview
Expanded foreign customer services by enhancing multi-language support in the accommodation reservation system.
Impact
10% increase in overseas customer usage rate

Sustainability

  • Promoting paperless transactions via online services
  • Reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient servers
  • Supporting small and medium accommodation businesses in regions
  • Advancing telework for employees
  • Building trust through enhanced information security