Japan · updated 13 November 2026

Top AI startups in Japan

11 AI-native startups are based in Japan. Tailor is the best known.

  1. 1
    Tailor logo
    TailorHeadless ERP for retail operationsTokyoEarly stage
  2. 2
    Araya Inc. logo
    Araya Inc.Japanese artificial intelligence company headquartered in Chiyoda (Akihabara), Tokyo; founded in 2013 by Ryota Kanai.ChiyodaFounded 2013
  3. 3
    GORO, Inc. logo
    GORO, Inc.Japanese IT company.ShinjukuFounded 2021
  4. 4
    Netsujo Inc. logo
    Netsujo Inc.Japanese company based in Kyoto specializing in BizDev consulting for Web3 and AI projects (founded 2023).KyotoFounded 2023
  5. 5
    PanHouse logo
    PanHouseJapanese artificial intelligence company.Bunkyō-kuFounded 2021
  6. 6
    Pictoria Inc. logo
    Pictoria Inc.AkasakaFounded 2017
  7. 7
    SaR Co., Ltd. logo
    SaR Co., Ltd.Japanese data utilization and AI consulting company.MinatoFounded 2022
  8. 8Founded 2014
  9. 9Founded 2020
  10. 10
    ELYZA logo
    ELYZAJapanese-language large language models for business.Tokyo
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