Christy
Christy (有限会社クリスティ) is a Niigata Prefecture-based Japanese IT services company founded in 1999 offering web design, the iPlus regional ISP service, on-site computer support, training, the @Christy portal, and graphic design to SMBs, individuals, and municipal clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersTainai, Japan
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Christy does
Christy (有限会社クリスティ / Christy Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Japanese IT services company founded in September 1999 and headquartered in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture, with a branch office in Niigata City. The company sells a bundled portfolio of regional digital services to small-to-mid-market businesses, individual consumers, and municipal/government clients in Niigata Prefecture and, for web design, nationwide. Core offerings span six categories: homepage/web design production, the iPlus regional ISP service (ISDN, ADSL, B Flet's/FTTH, Air H, and VoIP), on-site computer support, hourly computer training, the @Christy regional portal (xyj.jp) with an associated mutual-link directory (Link@Christy), and graphic design for print materials. The company also operates Homepage Design Lab (hplab.net) as its web production brand and portfolio showcase.
Christy's technology stack is built on industry-standard, non-proprietary tools — Movable Type for blog/SEO systems and CMS Designer for flexible CMS-based site construction — with the @Christy portal acting as the differentiated asset that aggregates and categorizes Niigata-area businesses by geography and industry. The company holds a General Second Type Telecommunications Operator license required to deliver the iPlus connectivity service over NTT infrastructure, and it relies on NTT East/West as the underlying carrier partner.
The business model is hybrid: recurring monthly ISP subscription fees (¥1,350-1,800/month across plans, plus a ¥380/month VoIP add-on and ¥2,000 one-time enrollment fee) form the stable base; project-based website design with optional maintenance contracts provides episodic lumpiness; usage-based hourly fees (¥1,000/hour) drive training revenue; and portal membership and listing fees provide a long-tail subscription layer. Go-to-market is direct — phone (0254-43-5830), email, and on-site visits — supplemented by the @Christy portal and Homepage Design Lab as organic discovery channels and by partnerships with regional commercial associations (商工會) that generate IT training and web production referrals. The company reports 600+ completed web projects across diverse industries including hospitality, beauty, food, construction, publishing, and government.
Christy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Christy
- Legal name
- 有限会社クリスティ
- Website
- https://christy.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Christy (有限会社クリスティ) is a Niigata Prefecture-based Japanese IT services company founded in 1999 offering web design, the iPlus regional ISP service, on-site computer support, training, the @Christy portal, and graphic design to SMBs, individuals, and municipal clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Christy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- IT Services
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rural & Regional ISPs (HDAIADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- DSL/Copper-Based ISPs (xDSL Retail Providers) (HDAIADAG), VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)
Keywords
Where Christy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tainai
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
Christy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- ISP Service (iPlus): Monthly subscription fees for internet connectivity services across multiple plan types (ISDN, ADSL, B Flet's/FTTH, IP phone). Primary revenue stream for recurring connectivity services.
- Website Design and Maintenance: One-time website production fees plus ongoing maintenance contracts. Services include design, coding, hosting setup, SEO, SSL, shopping systems, and CMS implementation. Revenue is project-based with optional recurring maintenance.
- Computer Training: Hourly instruction fees for private/computer lessons (1,000 yen/hour). Enrollment fee of 2,000 yen charged once. Revenue is usage-based per session.
- On-site Computer Support: On-site computer support services for individuals and businesses. Covers internet setup, virus protection, LAN configuration, repairs, and instruction. Price is transparent and low-cost.
- Portal Site Operations and Advertising: The @Christy regional portal platform hosts and promotes businesses. Revenue derived from portal membership, site maintenance contracts, and promotional services for listed businesses.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | ISDN plan — フレッツ・ISDN |
| Subscription | Monthly | ADSL plan — フレッツ・ADSL |
| Subscription | Monthly | FTTH B Flet's plans — ニューファミリータイプ, マンションタイプ, ベージュ type |
| Subscription | Monthly | FTTH 光ネクスト plan |
| Subscription | Monthly | VoIP (IP電話) — 新潟IPフォン |
| One time/ perpetual license | Monthly | ISP membership enrollment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Computer training — hourly private lessons |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Christy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Christy provides homepage/web design and production services (600+ completed projects), regional ISP services under the iPlus brand covering B Flet's, ADSL, ISDN, dial-up, and VoIP connectivity, on-site computer support (internet setup, virus protection, LAN configuration, repairs), private computer training classes, graphic design for print materials (pamphlets, menus, CD labels), and operates the @Christy regional portal site that aggregates and categorizes local businesses by geography and industry.
Product overview
Christy is a Niigata Prefecture-based IT company providing a comprehensive suite of digital services. Its core offerings include: homepage/web design services (with over 600 completed projects), the regional ISP service iPlus for internet connectivity, on-site computer support, computer training classes, graphic design services for print materials, and the @Christy regional portal site. These services work together to provide total support for PC and web utilization for businesses and individuals in the Niigata region.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- iPlus (アイ・プラス): Internet service provider (ISP) brand offering internet connection services including B Flets, Flets ADSL, Flets ISDN, dial-up, Air H, and VoIP services
- @Christy (アットクリスティ)
- Homepage Design Lab (ホームページデザインラボ)
Products and services
- Homepage Design (ホームページ制作) Website design and creation services for businesses, including SEO optimization, hosting setup, SSL implementation, shopping cart integration, and CMS implementation. The company has produced over 600 website projects for clients ranging from hotels and restaurants to government offices and beauty salons.
- iPlus ISP Services (アイ・プラス) Regional internet service provider offering B Flet's FTTH, Flet's ADSL, Flet's ISDN, dial-up unlimited, Air H, and VoIP (IP telephone) connection plans. A Niigata Prefecture-specific regional ISP based in Tainai City, with monthly subscription fees ranging from 380 yen (VoIP) to 1,800 yen (FTTH plans).
- On-site Computer Support (パソコン出張サポート) On-site computer support services for individuals and businesses, covering internet connection setup, virus protection, printer configuration, LAN setup, computer classes, and computer repairs. Positioned as the 'town errand runner' (街の御用達) service across Niigata Prefecture with transparent low-cost pricing.
- @Christy Regional Portal (＠クリスティ) Region-focused portal site that categorizes and provides information on art, business, hobbies, gourmet food, tourism, lifestyle, and public service topics, organized by prefecture and category. Connects local businesses with consumers in Niigata and other regions.
- Computer Classes (パソコン講習) Private computer training lessons covering Excel, Word, New Year's card creation, and other applications, delivered by experienced instructors. Provides services to educational institutions, municipalities, and commercial associations at 1,000 yen per hour with a one-time 2,000 yen enrollment fee.
- Graphic Design Services (グラフィックデザイン) Design services for company pamphlets, restaurant menus, CD jackets and labels, postcards, and other print materials. Also includes CD production for academic conferences and corporate promotional materials.
Quantifiable outcome
- 600+ website production projects completed
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Christy
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Christy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Christy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- 新潟EC協議会 (Niigata E-Commerce Council)minorChristy is a member of the Niigata E-Commerce Council (新潟EC協議会), a regional business organization supporting e-commerce and digital business development in Niigata Prefecture.
- 新潟百花辞店 (Niigata Hyakka-jiten / Win-Win)minorChristy is a member of the 新潟百花辞店 (Niigata Hyakka-jiten / Win-Win) network, a regional business directory and promotion alliance for Niigata businesses.
- Homepage Design Lab (hplab.net)coreHomepage Design Lab is the primary web production unit for Christy's web design services, handling design, SEO, and hosting operations. It serves as the production arm and portfolio showcase for Christy's web business, with 600+ completed projects attributed to the joint operation.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Christy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sakura Internet: Japanese ISP and hosting provider offering dedicated servers, VPS, and shared hosting for SMBs and developers. Comparable to Christy's iPlus ISP and web hosting service in Japan.
- @nifty: Japanese ISP operated by FUJITSU group offering consumer and SMB connectivity, hosting, and value-added services. Comparable ISP-plus-services business model to Christy's iPlus.
- GMO Pepabo: Japanese internet company offering domain, hosting, ecommerce, and web design services (Heteml, lolipop, Color Me Shop) targeting SMBs and individuals. Directly comparable to Christy's combined ISP/hosting/web design positioning in the Japanese SME market.
- ASAHI Net: Japanese ISP focused on fiber and mobile connectivity for consumers and SMBs. Comparable retail ISP business model to Christy's iPlus regional offering.
- DTI (Driven Tech Inc.): Japanese ISP (formerly DDI Pocket / Sony) offering fiber, mobile, and SIM services to consumers and SMBs. Comparable retail ISP profile to Christy's iPlus brand.
- Future Spirits: Japanese web production and CMS development firm providing website design, system development, and hosting for SMBs. Comparable to Christy's web design and CMS implementation business.
- Biglobe: One of Japan's major consumer ISPs, providing fixed-line and mobile internet plus value-added services. Comparable to Christy's iPlus regional ISP business, though at much larger national scale.
Broad incumbents
- So-net (Sony Network Communications): Major Japanese ISP under Sony offering fiber, mobile, and bundled connectivity services. Comparable ISP offering but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than Christy's regional iPlus.
- NTT East (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East): Dominant Japanese telecommunications incumbent providing the Flet's FTTH/ADSL/ISDN infrastructure that Christy re-sells under the iPlus brand. Functions as both supplier and competitor at the wholesale layer.
- Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Leading Japanese internet connectivity and network services provider for enterprises and SMBs. Overlaps with Christy's iPlus ISP and IT services positioning, but at a national enterprise-grade scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Christy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Christy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Christy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Christy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Christy
What does Christy do?
Christy provides homepage/web design and production services (600+ completed projects), regional ISP services under the iPlus brand covering B Flet's, ADSL, ISDN, dial-up, and VoIP connectivity, on-site computer support (internet setup, virus protection, LAN configuration, repairs), private computer training classes, graphic design for print materials (pamphlets, menus, CD labels), and operates the @Christy regional portal site that aggregates and categorizes local businesses by geography and industry.
Is Christy a public or private company?
Christy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Christy founded?
Christy was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Christy based?
Christy is headquartered in Tainai, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Christy make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. ISP Service (iPlus) is the primary driver. The others are website Design and Maintenance, computer Training, on-site Computer Support and portal Site Operations and Advertising.
Who are Christy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sakura Internet, @nifty, GMO Pepabo, ASAHI Net, DTI (Driven Tech Inc.), Future Spirits and Biglobe. Broad incumbents are So-net (Sony Network Communications), NTT East (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East) and Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ).
Does Christy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Christy.
What industry is Christy in?
Christy's product category is IT Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIADAI, Rural & Regional ISPs, with a secondary code of HDAIADAG, DSL/Copper-Based ISPs (xDSL Retail Providers). Its NAICS code is 5182 and its SIC code is 7370.