MIR

What MIR does

MIR Corporation (株式会社ミール) is a privately held Japanese IT services provider founded on July 4, 1996, and headquartered in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture. The company operates with approximately 14 staff (including part-time) and is led by Representative Director Katsuhiko Tomimatsu, with stated capital of ¥10 million and founder/family ownership. Its service portfolio spans six core lines: rental web hosting on FreeBSD infrastructure, in-person computer classroom and MOS/CBT certification training, on-site and remote PC troubleshooting and repair, computer/peripheral hardware sales, custom website construction, and managed network/server operations for cable TV operators, government agencies, medical institutions, and enterprises.

Revenue is generated through a fragmented mix of small-ticket consumer transactions (hosting at ¥2,200/month, training courses at ¥36,300-¥55,000, support incidents at ¥5,500-¥11,000) alongside larger negotiated managed-services contracts with anchor B2B customers such as Saiki City, the Saiki City Board of Education, and Cable TV Saiki. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer channels (walk-in classroom, online hosting signup, on-site and phone/remote support) with enterprise field sales for government and cable TV network operations. Channel infrastructure includes the corporate website (mir.jp), official listings on Saiki City and Oita Prefecture portals, and community sponsorships.

The business is essentially a regional, full-service IT generalist for a sub-prefectural market in Kyushu, with no disclosed external investment, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no AI/ML capabilities. Geographic scope is restricted to Oita Prefecture, and the operating model relies on multi-decade municipal and cable TV relationships, Microsoft/Cisco-certified technical staff, and local brand presence built over 30 years.

Name

MIR

Legal name

株式会社ミール

Website

https://mir.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MIR Corporation is a privately held Japanese regional IT services provider in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, founded in 1996. It delivers web hosting, computer training, PC repair, hardware sales, website construction, and managed network services to local consumers, businesses, government, and cable TV operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saiki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. IT Support and Repair Services: On-site and remote computer troubleshooting, virus removal, network setup, and hardware configuration services. Fee-for-service model with per-incident pricing ranging from ¥5,500 to ¥11,000.
2. Web Hosting / Rental Server: Monthly subscription web hosting service at ¥2,200/month offering 100MB storage, FTP/SMTP/POP3/CGI/SSI access for local businesses and individuals.
3. Website Development Services: Custom website design and development services for businesses and organizations including programming and deployment.
4. Computer Classroom / Training: In-person computer training courses and certification exam administration. Services include MOS exam preparation and general computer education for local community.
5. Network Management Contracts: Ongoing network maintenance and management contracts with government agencies, cable TV operators, medical institutions, and enterprises for server and network operations.
6. Computer Equipment Sales: Sales of computers, peripherals, and computer parts from various manufacturers, including subscription services from vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MIR Corporation (株式会社ミール) is a regional Japanese IT services company established in 1996 in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, offering a comprehensive suite of technology services including web hosting (rental server), computer education and certification training (MOS), PC troubleshooting and repair, computer equipment sales, website construction, network maintenance and management, and remote IT support for local government, cable TV operators, medical institutions, and individual customers.

Product overview

MIR Corporation (株式会社ミール) is a Japanese IT services company offering a comprehensive suite of technology solutions including web hosting (レンタルサーバ), computer education (パソコン教室), PC repair and troubleshooting (パソコントラブル対応), computer and peripheral sales (パソコン関連機器販売), website construction (Website構築), and network maintenance and management (ネットワーク保守与管理). The company also provides remote support services and operates as a CBT/MOS examination center. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Saiki, Oita Prefecture, the company serves approximately 4,000+ computer school students and manages IT infrastructure for cable TV operators, government agencies, enterprises, and medical institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rental Server Service Web hosting / rental server service providing customers with server space at a flat rate of ¥2,200 per month. Designed for local businesses, government offices, and individuals who need to host websites and online applications.
• Computer School Structured computer education and certification training courses, including preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Targeted at local residents and small business users seeking to build practical computing skills.
• PC Troubleshooting Service On-site and remote PC troubleshooting and repair services for individual consumers and small businesses experiencing hardware, software, or connectivity issues.
• Computer Equipment Sales Sale of computer hardware and peripheral equipment to local businesses, government offices, and individual customers in Saiki City and surrounding areas.
• Website Construction Service Custom website design, construction, and development services for local businesses, government agencies, and organizations that need an online presence.
• Network Maintenance and Management Ongoing network infrastructure maintenance, administration, and management for enterprise clients including local government offices, cable TV operators, and medical institutions.
• Remote Support Service Remote technical support service allowing MIR staff to resolve PC and software issues for customers without an on-site visit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,000 customers trained through computer classroom programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NTT West (西日本電信電話株式会社)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor telecommunications partner likely providing network infrastructure backbone services for internet connectivity and related operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• BBIQ (QTnet): Kyushu-based ISP and fiber network operator headquartered in Fukuoka that serves Oita Prefecture (MIR's home market); comparable as a regional ISP/managed-services provider with overlapping geographic coverage and similar SMB/government customer base.
• Tokai Communications: Regional Japanese telecom and ISP serving the Tokai/Shizuoka region with broadband and managed network services; comparable to MIR's regional cable-operator ISP management model and SMB connectivity focus.
• JCOM (Jupiter Telecommunications): Japan's largest cable TV operator providing ISP services; MIR provides white-label server management and call center operations for regional cable operators like Cable TV Saiki, making JCOM directly relevant as both a potential customer archetype and a vertical incumbent.

Broad incumbents

• Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ): Leading Japanese internet and network services provider offering hosting, managed connectivity, and security services; relevant as a large-scale managed-services incumbent competing for similar SMB and public-sector IT workloads.
• Otsuka Corporation: Large Japanese SI and managed services provider focused on SMBs, local government, and educational institutions; directly comparable customer segments (municipalities, schools, regional businesses) to MIR's core clientele.
• So-net (Sony Network Communications): Major Japanese ISP offering broadband, hosting, and managed connectivity services; overlaps with MIR's ISP/network management offering as a much larger nationwide competitor.
• GMO Internet Group: One of Japan's largest hosting and internet infrastructure groups (Onamae.com, ConoHa, etc.); operates at much larger scale but offers directly overlapping rental-server and domain services that compete with MIR's hosting business.
• NS Solutions: Major Japanese IT services and systems integrator serving manufacturing, government, and large enterprises; relevant as a large incumbent competing for the same local-government and enterprise network management contracts MIR holds.

Direct peers

• Asahi Net: Long-established Japanese ISP and hosting provider with similar small-business hosting and managed connectivity offerings; comparable in product mix (hosting, ISP, value-added services) and SMB target customer to MIR's hosting division.
• SAKURA Internet: Japanese web hosting and managed server provider with a similar rental-server / VPS product line serving SMBs and individuals; MIR's rental-server business at ¥2,200/month is most directly comparable to SAKURA's entry-level hosting tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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