Name

Jouer

Legal name

ジュエ株式会社

Website

https://jouer.co.jp/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Jouer (ジュエ株式会社) is a Tokyo-based specialist imaging services and systems company providing 4K–20K drone aerial photography, 180°/360° VR filming, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and 3D Gaussian Splatting, plus proprietary ultra-low-latency video transmission and VR live-streaming systems, to film, real estate, industrial training, medical, and government clients in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Aerial Cinematography & VR Imaging Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate, Architecture & Hospitality Marketing Video (MPADAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC)

Keywords

• Aerial cinematography services
• VR video production
• 3D scanning services
• Cinema equipment rental
• Live streaming systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Filming Services: Core business providing specialized filming services including drone aerial photography (4K-16K), 180°/360° VR filming, laser scanning, photogrammetry, HDRI capture, and GRIP services for vehicle-mounted camera installations. Project-based professional services for film, CM, events, and corporate content.
2. Equipment Sales and Rentals: Sales and rental of latest 180°/360° VR filming equipment, lens mount adapters (Metabones, HawksFactory), RED camera peripherals (Wooden Camera), and professional video equipment. Operates Digital-hobby e-commerce site for lens mount adapters and camera accessories.
3. Distributor/Marketing Services: Agency and marketing business for camera filming equipment and 360° VR equipment, providing localization and Japanese market optimization for overseas products.
4. System Development: Custom system development for ultra-low latency video transmission, drone/camera remote control, and VR live streaming systems. Solutions for various network environments (4G LTE, 5G, 5G local, LAN).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jouer is a Tokyo-based professional imaging company providing project-based aerial drone cinematography (4K–16K), 180°/360° VR filming, laser scanning, and photogrammetry services for film, broadcasting, real estate, tourism, and industrial clients. The company also develops and sells proprietary low-latency video transmission systems, VR live streaming products (MONTE series), drone/camera remote control systems, multi-camera control software, and operates the Digital-hobby sub-brand for equipment sales and 360° VR rentals.

Product overview

JOUER (ジュエ株式会社) is a Tokyo-based professional imaging company offering a comprehensive portfolio of aerial photography and VR/immersive content services. The core offering consists of three integrated business divisions: (1) Shooting Services (撮影事業) providing 4K-16K drone aerial photography and 180°/360° VR shooting with supporting laser scanning, photogrammetry, and GRIP services; (2) System Business (システム事業) developing proprietary products including ultra-low latency (50ms) video transmission, VR live streaming systems (MONTE series), drone/camera remote control solutions, and the Jouer Visual Precision System for multi-camera control; and (3) E-commerce/Rental Business (物販レンタル事業) operating the Digital-hobby sub-brand for lens adapters and 360° VR camera rentals. The company also offers specialized solutions including the Immersive Screen Design Simulator (ISD sim) for pre-visualization and an ultra-wide FOV preview system achieving VR-equivalent 12K-16K resolution. The MONTE-VR-180L and MONTE-HS4K-VR-Multi-View represent recent additions to their system product lineup for local network VR180 and multi-view VR applications respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Digital-hobby: Lens mount adapter specialty site operated by Jouer, offering mirrorless camera accessories and camera goods
• MONTE Series
• ISD sim
• Jouer Visual Precision System

Products and services

• JOUER Shooting Services (撮影事業) Professional aerial drone photography (4K–16K resolution) and 180°/360° VR shooting services including laser scanning, photogrammetry, HDRI capture, and virtual production for LED walls. Provided to film studios, broadcasting organizations, and enterprise clients requiring high-resolution immersive content.
• 4K–16K Drone Aerial Photography (ドローン空撮) Aerial drone photography and videography services ranging from 4K to 16K resolution, delivered by professional drone operators for films, commercials, tourism, real estate, and commercial applications.
• 4K–16K 180°/360° VR Photography (VR撮影) Immersive VR photography services using RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV and other cinema cameras, including virtual production for LED walls, ultra-wide screens, corporate PR, attractions, and tourism content.
• Laser Scanning & Photogrammetry Services High-precision 3D spatial measurement using FARO Focus Premium 350 laser scanners, with millimeter-accurate point cloud capture combined with photogrammetry for architectural documentation, facility management, industrial training, and digital twin/metaverse applications.
• GRIP Services (グリップ業務) Professional camera mounting services for vehicles and equipment, providing specialized grip work for film and commercial productions with safety and quality assurance in challenging shooting environments.
• Aerial 360° Panoramic Photography (空中360°パノラマ撮影) Aerial 360° panoramic still photography service producing approximately 20K resolution (20,000 × 10,000 pixel) equirectangular images from drone capture for real estate, construction, tourism, disaster prevention, and industrial applications.
• Ultra-Low Latency Video Transmission System (超低遅延映像伝送) System solution achieving approximately 50ms ultra-low latency video transmission, supporting various network environments including 4G LTE, 5G, 5G local, wired LAN, and wireless LAN for real-time video applications such as remote monitoring and control.
• VR Live Streaming System (VRライブ配信システム) VR live streaming solution supporting high-resolution VR180 and VR360 formats for real-time immersive viewing experiences, including the MONTE series 8K60P real-time stitching systems.
• MONTE-VR-180L Local network compatible 8K real-time VR180 solution within the MONTE series of VR live streaming systems, designed for local network deployment environments.
• MONTE-HS4K-VR-Multi-View VR-compatible 4K high-speed multi-view camera array system designed for VR applications requiring high-speed multi-camera capture.
• Drone Remote Control System (ドローン車両遠隔操作) Remote operation system for drones and vehicles, enabling safe, controlled drone deployment from distant locations with integrated surveillance and monitoring capabilities.
• Camera Remote Control System (カメラ遠隔操作) Remote camera operation system for high-quality 8K/6K/4K cameras, enabling distant camera control for various production scenarios.
• Jouer Visual Precision System (Z CAM E2 Multi-Viewer) Multi-camera control software for Z CAM E2 camera systems, enabling single-PC control of 10+ 4K60P cameras with preview, synchronization, and recording management.
• Immersive Screen Design Simulator (ISD sim) Pre-visualization simulation tool enabling users to validate how VR/360° content will appear on various immersive screen shapes (cube, dome, cylindrical, spherical) through real-time projection simulation before actual filming.
• Digital-hobby (デジタルホビー) Lens Mount Adapter E-commerce Specialty online storefront operated by Jouer selling lens mount adapters (Metabones, HawksFactory) and camera accessories for mirrorless cameras, with the concept 'Making camera life more fun'.
• 360° VR Camera Rental Service Rental service for the latest 360° VR panoramic video production equipment with on-staff guidance on shooting methods and techniques.
• Camera Distributor Marketing Services (代理店) Distribution and marketing services for overseas camera equipment and 360° VR cameras, providing localization support and optimal business proposals for the Japanese market, including brands such as Metabones, HawksFactory, Wooden Camera, and Kandao.
• 360° Shooting/Editing Seminar Practical training programs for 360° VR shooting techniques covering professional equipment selection, operation, and shooting techniques based on Jouer's field experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aerial 360° panoramic imaging achieves approximately 20K resolution (about 20,000 × 10,000 pixels) suitable for dome theater conversion and LED wall optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MetabonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJouer distributes Metabones lens mount adapters through their Digital-hobby e-commerce platform. Metabones adapters enable use of various lenses with different camera bodies.
• HawksFactoryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJouer distributes HawksFactory products through their sales channels in Japan.
• Wooden CameraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJouer distributes Wooden Camera products (cinema camera RED peripherals) in Japan. Wooden Camera manufactures accessories for RED cinema cameras.
• KandaocoreTechnology or IntegrationJouer works with Kandao VR cameras including the Kandao VR Cam (8K3D VR180 live streaming camera with real-time stitching) and Kandao Stream software. They provide testing, reviews, and implementation support for Kandao products.
• FAROcoreTechnology or IntegrationJouer utilizes FARO Focus Premium 350 laser scanners for 3D scanning projects, combining laser scanning with photogrammetry for high-precision 3D data creation.
• Z CAMcoreTechnology or IntegrationJouer develops and uses the Jouer Visual Precision System for Z CAM E2 multi-camera network control, supporting synchronized multi-camera operations with 4K60P capability.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kandao Technology: Manufacturer of 360° VR cameras (Kandao VR Cam, Qoocam) and live streaming software. Directly comparable to Jouer as both supply360°/VR180 capture solutions and Jouer's MONTE series integrates Kandao hardware as a core platform.
• Insta360: Leading consumer and prosumer 360° camera maker (Insta360 X4, Pro series). Comparable to Jouer in serving the360°/VR capture market and overlapping with Jouer's equipment rental and 360° filming service offerings.
• Felix & Paul Studios: Immersive 360°/VR cinematic content production studio. Comparable to Jouer as a specialist VR/dome content producer using cinema-grade rigs for high-end immersive filming projects.
• Within (Within Unlimited): VR/immersive content production and distribution company. Directly comparable to Jouer in delivering premium VR/360° content to brands and entertainment venues.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: Global drone and aerial imaging hardware leader. Comparable as the dominant supplier of drone platforms used in aerial filming; sets the technology baseline against which Jouer's specialized drone aerial services compete.
• RED Digital Cinema: Manufacturer of cinema-grade cameras including the V-RAPTOR8K VV used by Jouer. Comparable as the upstream technology platform Jouer's high-end VR filming services depend on, with overlapping customer base in film production.
• GoPro: Action camera and 360° (MAX) hardware maker. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the consumer/prosumer imaging capture space that overlaps with Jouer's 360° VR camera rental business.
• Ricoh (Theta 360°): Manufacturer of the Theta 360° camera line and broader imaging products. Comparable as an established incumbent in 360° imaging with overlapping applications in real-estate visualization and commercial photography.
• Canon (Cinema EOS): Major camera and broadcast equipment manufacturer with cinema and VR imaging solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose VR/cinema camera systems compete in the same enterprise production workflows Jouer serves.

Emerging players

• Wevr: VR/immersive content studio producing interactive VR experiences. Comparable to Jouer in the VR content production space, though more focused on interactive XR experiences than ultra-high-resolution cinematic VR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jouer.ltd

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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