RealViz
RealViz is a Tokyo-based systems integrator and exclusive Japan distributor for 15+ international COTS simulation vendors, providing real-time 3D visualization, LVC integrated training, and custom simulator solutions to the Japan Ministry of Defense, Self-Defense Forces, and major defense and industrial manufacturers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What RealViz does
RealViz Inc. (株式会社リアルビズ) is a Tokyo-based systems integrator and value-added reseller founded in September 2000, specializing in real-time 3D visualization and simulation technology for defense, aerospace, disaster prevention, and entertainment sectors in Japan. The company distributes commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) simulation products from 15+ international partners under exclusive or core distribution agreements — including Command: Professional Edition, MACE, VBS4, MAK ONE, Pitch Infrastructure, SWORD, Terra Vista, and GL Studio — and complements these with proprietary solutions (RLS/RCC e-learning platforms, XR compact flight simulators, LVC integration technology) plus custom software development and system integration services. RealViz also imports and supports simulation hardware (force-feedback controls, simulated cockpit displays, I/O platforms, motion systems, HELIMOD portable XR trainers) and is the exclusive Japan distributor for Carl Zeiss planetarium systems.
The business operates four segments: (1) Products — COTS software and hardware import/resale with licensing, maintenance, and technical support; (2) Solutions — custom simulator design, LVC system integration, and embedded HMI development; (3) Education — RLS/RCC-powered e-learning and maintenance training system construction for defense and industrial clients; (4) Entertainment — ZEISS planetarium sales and immersive dome theater content production. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting government ministries (Japan Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Land), research institutes (JAXA, AIST), and large manufacturers in defense electronics, ICT, heavy industry, and automotive sectors, supplemented by an annual Solution Fair at Miraikan and major industry trade show participation.
The company is privately held as a Kabushiki Kaisha with 10,000,000 JPY stated capital, 52 employees across Tokyo (Chiyoda-ku HQ and Akihabara sales office) and Chitose (Hokkaido), and leadership under President and CEO Misao Tajima. RealViz has held ISO 9001 quality management certification since 2012 and earned the 3-star Eruboshi certification for women's workplace advancement in 2019. Recent strategic activity includes partnerships with BAE Systems (2024), Battlespace Simulations Inc. (2023), and Matrix Pro Sims (2025), a 2024 headquarters relocation to a larger Chiyoda-ku facility, and continuous expansion of the COTS product portfolio.
RealViz firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RealViz
- Legal name
- 株式会社リアルビズ
- Website
- https://realviz.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- RealViz is a Tokyo-based systems integrator and exclusive Japan distributor for 15+ international COTS simulation vendors, providing real-time 3D visualization, LVC integrated training, and custom simulator solutions to the Japan Ministry of Defense, Self-Defense Forces, and major defense and industrial manufacturers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RealViz industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Defense Simulation Software
- NAICS
- Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Real-Time Content & Engine Services (Unreal/Unity, Real-Time Rendering Pipelines) (MPADAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Rendering, Graphics & Simulation Middleware (MPAFAFAB)
Keywords
Where RealViz is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
RealViz business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- COTS Software Import Sales and Support: Import and resale of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) simulation software from international defense/aerospace technology leaders. Includes Command: Professional Edition, VBS4, MACE, MAK ONE, Pitch Infrastructure, SWORD, Terra Vista, GL Studio, XVR On Scene, and related products. Software licensing, maintenance, and technical support services provided domestically in Japan.
- Hardware Import Sales and Support: Import and resale of simulation hardware including motion platforms, simulated instruments, control devices, active control systems, and I/O solutions. Hardware components imported from international partners (Stirling Dynamics, GlobalSim, United Electronic Industries, Driven Technologies, Ryan Aerospace, etc.) and supported domestically.
- Custom Software Development and System Integration: Custom simulation system design, development, and integration services leveraging in-house engineering capabilities. Includes simulator development, LVC system integration, embedded HMI solutions, and specialized application development. One-stop provision from design through technical support.
- Education Content and Training System Development: 3D/XR-based electronic educational content development, maintenance training system development for aircraft, vessels, and vehicles, and e-learning environment construction using RLS/RCC platforms. Focus on skills standardization, quality leveling, and knowledge transfer in defense/maintenance operations.
- Entertainment and Dome Theater Systems: ZEISS planetarium sales, installation, and maintenance as exclusive Japan distributor; special theater system construction (dome screens, projection mapping); and immersive interactive content production for science museums and entertainment facilities.
- Software Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing software support services including Q&A response, version upgrades, and license migration across the COTS product portfolio.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
RealViz product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RealViz is a Tokyo-based systems integrator and value-added reseller that imports, distributes, localizes, and supports commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time 3D visualization and simulation software and hardware for the Japanese market. It complements the imported portfolio with custom simulator development, LVC system integration, embedded HMI solutions, and proprietary e-learning content tools (RLS/RCC), serving defense, aerospace, disaster prevention, and science-museum customers.
Product overview
RealViz is a systems integrator and reseller specializing in defense and aerospace simulation systems, founded in September 2000 and headquartered in Tokyo. The company distributes internationally proven COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) software products from global partners while also developing proprietary solutions and educational content. The core portfolio includes Command: Professional Edition for multi-domain operational analysis, MACE for physics-based electronic warfare and combat simulation, VBS4 for global virtual battlespace training, and MAK ONE as a modular LVC (Live/Virtual/Constructive) integration platform. Supporting these are Pitch Infrastructure for HLA-based distributed simulation interoperability, SWORD for AI-driven command post exercises, and Terra Vista for 3D terrain generation. RealViz also provides hardware solutions including GL Studio HMI development tools, simulated cockpit displays, active force-feedback controls, HELIMOD portable XR flight simulators, I/O solutions for simulation-test integration, acoustic simulation (Telestra), flight data visualization (FlightViz), video wall processors, heavy machinery simulators, and ZEISS planetarium systems. The company's proprietary RLS/RCC e-learning system integrates learning management with PowerPoint-based content authoring featuring AI voice narration. Together these products serve defense, aerospace, public safety, and entertainment sectors through one-stop solution provision from product selection through implementation and support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Command: Professional Edition
Companies that use RealViz
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
RealViz technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
AI capability7 records
Feature7 records
RealViz partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Matrix Pro Sims (a division of Slitterine Software UK Ltd.)coreSales and support partnership for Command: Professional Edition, a multi-domain cross-domain operational analysis software covering land, sea, air, space, cyber, and electromagnetic domains from strategic to operational level. Matrix Pro Sims is a leading COTS software company serving military and government institutions globally. Special guest presentation by Defense Program Manager Jason M Jones at the 22nd RealViz Solutions Fair 2026.
- BAE Systems (BIS社・Pitch社)majorDistribution partnership established February 2024 for BAE Systems products including BIS and Pitch product lines in Japan. BAE Systems is a major international defense contractor providing simulation and training solutions.
- Battlespace Simulations Inc. (BSI)corePartnership for MACE (electronic warfare simulation) and ARMOR products. BSI specializes in physics-based combat simulation covering air, land, and sea domains plus electronic warfare and communications. MACE and ARMOR have been deployed with Ukrainian military forces, demonstrating global operational relevance.
- OneArc (formerly Bohemia Interactive Simulations)coreDistribution of VBS4 (Virtual Battlespace 4) global-scale virtual training environment and Pitch Infrastructure HLA simulation integration products. OneArc acquired Bohemia Interactive Simulations and provides comprehensive defense and security simulation solutions globally.
- Agenium (formerly Presagis)majorDistribution of Terra Vista (terrain database generation), Creator (3D modeling), FlightSIM, HeliSIM, STAGE (CGF/scenario), and VEGA Prime (visual simulation) product family. Agenium officially inherited Presagis product lines and continues development of these defense/aerospace simulation tools.
- MAK TechnologiescoreLong-standing partnership for MAK ONE integrated simulation ecosystem including VR-Forces, VR-Engage, VR-Vantage, and SensorFX. MAK Technologies has provided COTS software for defense simulation and training systems for over 30 years. Steve Peart (Senior International Channel Manager) and Ivan Diaz participated as special guests at RealViz Open Innovation Forums.
- MASA GroupmajorDistribution of MASA SWORD (AI autonomous forces for C4I wargaming and command training) and MASA SYNERGY integrated simulation platform. MASA provides AI-based military and public safety simulation solutions to armed forces and government agencies worldwide.
- The DiSTI CorporationmajorDistribution of GL Studio HMI development tool for embedded systems GUI development. DiSTI is a US-based software company (founded 1994, Orlando FL) specializing in GUI development tools and HMI/simulation software for aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Christopher Giordano (VP of UX/UI Technology) presented at RealViz Open Innovation Forum.
- XVR Simulation (LearnPro Group)majorDistribution partnership for XVR On Scene accident and disaster response VR training software. XVR Simulation specializes in crisis and disaster response training for police, fire, and emergency medical services. Established 2000, integrated into LearnPro Group. Agency distributor since 2018.
- GlobalSimmajorDistribution of crane and heavy machinery simulators for port, construction, and industrial applications. GlobalSim has over 30 years of experience in crane and heavy equipment simulation, serving ports, construction, and industry globally. Partnership established April 2019.
- Carl Zeiss (Planetarium Division)coreExclusive Japan distributor for ZEISS planetarium products since April 2011. Provides high-precision full-dome projection systems for science museums and public cultural facilities. Zeiss optical technology background ensures superior geometric accuracy for star field reproduction.
- Ryan AerospacemajorPartnership for HELIMOD portable XR flight simulators including Mark III rotorcraft training modules, JETMOD fixed-wing jet trainer, and HELICREW multi-crew training systems. Australian manufacturer specializing in aviation flight simulation training devices with modular, portable configurations.
- Stirling DynamicsmajorDistribution of Active Controls force-feel actuation devices for flight simulation including sticks, throttles, pedals, cyclic, and collective controls. UK-based aerospace engineering company providing control, modeling, and simulation technologies with focus on real aircraft behavior reproduction for training and evaluation.
- United Electronic Industries (UEI)majorDistribution of I/O solutions platform for rugged environment data acquisition and control. UEI provides Ethernet-based I/O systems supporting 90+ I/O board types including ARINC-429, ARINC-708/453, ARINC-664, MIL-STD-1553 avionics standards. Designed for 5g vibration, 100g shock, and -40 to 85°C operating environments.
- Driven Technologies Inc.majorDistribution of simulated displays and control panels for military and civilian aircraft including F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-22, F-35, C-130 (military) and B737, B777, B787, A320, A330, A350 (civilian). US-based manufacturer of simulator and trainer hardware with real aircraft-accurate operation and display reproduction.
- ASTi (Advanced Simulation Technology)majorDistribution of Telestra acoustic simulation system for realistic wireless and voice communication reproduction in training environments. ASTi specializes in high-fidelity synthesized acoustics, virtual radio communications, and network audio integration for defense and public safety training.
- RGB SpectrummajorDistribution of MediaWall video wall processors for multi-source image display systems supporting command, control, and training environment visualization. RGB Spectrum provides video processing and visualization technology for command and control, simulation, broadcast, and industrial applications.
- aluzion (formerly SimAuthor)minorDistribution of FlightViz flight data visualization software for debriefing and analysis of pilot training. Provides flight data reproduction with simulated instruments and control panels for training content verification.
- AileLinX (協力)minorCooperation on UAV (unmanned helicopter) products and Ground Control Station solutions. AileLinX provided latest small UAV helicopters for SEECAT '18 exhibition.
- HOYA Corporation (HOYAグループ)minorPartnership at EDIX Education General Expo 2023 for showcasing RealViz's RCC VoiceCreator feature using ReadSpeaker AI voice for natural narration in e-learning content. HOYA Group hosted RealViz RCC at their exhibition booth.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
RealViz competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CAE Inc. Global leader in civil aviation and defense simulation/training services. CAE operates a much larger scale integrated training solutions business with similar Live-Virtual-Constructive platforms and global defense customer base; the most directly comparable global peer in the same product category.
- L3Harris Technologies: U.S. defense prime with a sizable Mission Systems division providing modeling, simulation, and training solutions for military customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping defense simulation capabilities within a much larger portfolio.
- Thales Group: European defense and aerospace major with a Training and Simulation business line serving air, land, naval, and joint domains. Comparable broad incumbent with similar LVC and multi-domain training system offerings.
- SAAB AB: Swedish defense and aerospace group with a Training & Simulation division covering air, naval, and ground systems. Comparable broad incumbent operating in defense simulation with a regional-defense-market focus similar to RealViz's MOD-centric model.
- Indra Sistemas: Spanish IT and defense systems integrator with a Simulation business unit providing live, virtual, and constructive training for armed forces. Comparable broad incumbent operating in defense simulation system integration.
Others
- Kongsberg Gruppen: Norwegian defense and aerospace group with a Protech Systems business covering training and simulation for land and naval domains. Comparable broad incumbent with similar defense simulation and integrated training solutions.
- FUJISOFT Incorporated: Japanese systems integrator with a long-standing embedded/simulation practice covering aerospace, robotics, and industrial customers. Comparable as a Japan-based engineering services peer in the same simulation integration space.
- Itochu Techno-Solutions (CTC): Major Japanese IT solutions distributor and integrator with a simulation and engineering practice serving defense, manufacturing, and public-sector clients. Comparable as a Japan-domestic systems integrator with similar distribution-plus-custom-development business model.
Regional players
- ST Engineering: Singapore-based defense and engineering group with a Training & Simulation Systems business serving Asia-Pacific militaries. Comparable as an Asia regional player with similar defense simulation integration capabilities in a closely adjacent geography.
Emerging players
- Bohemia Interactive Simulations (OneArc): Creator of VBS4 and Pitch Infrastructure — both of which RealViz distributes in Japan. OneArc is a global virtual battlespace specialist; relevant as both a partner and a comparable emerging player in the same core simulation product category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
RealViz financial estimates
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RealViz leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
RealViz funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about RealViz
What does RealViz do?
RealViz is a Tokyo-based systems integrator and value-added reseller that imports, distributes, localizes, and supports commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time 3D visualization and simulation software and hardware for the Japanese market. It complements the imported portfolio with custom simulator development, LVC system integration, embedded HMI solutions, and proprietary e-learning content tools (RLS/RCC), serving defense, aerospace, disaster prevention, and science-museum customers.
Is RealViz a public or private company?
RealViz is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was RealViz founded?
RealViz was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is RealViz based?
RealViz is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does RealViz make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. COTS Software Import Sales and Support is the primary driver. The others are hardware Import Sales and Support, custom Software Development and System Integration, education Content and Training System Development, entertainment and Dome Theater Systems and software Maintenance and Support Services.
Who are RealViz's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CAE Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Thales Group, SAAB AB and Indra Sistemas. Others are Kongsberg Gruppen, FUJISOFT Incorporated and Itochu Techno-Solutions (CTC). ST Engineering is listed as a regional player. Bohemia Interactive Simulations (OneArc) is listed as an emerging player.
Does RealViz have an API?
No public API is recorded for RealViz.
What industry is RealViz in?
RealViz's product category is Defense Simulation Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAHAH, Real-Time Content & Engine Services (Unreal/Unity, Real-Time Rendering Pipelines), with a secondary code of MPAFAFAB, Rendering, Graphics & Simulation Middleware. Its NAICS code is 541511.