E-office

What E-office does

E-office Inc. (株式会社いいオフィス) operates Japan's largest app-based coworking and shared office network under the いいオフィス brand, with 901 locations across all 47 prefectures plus a first overseas location in Taiwan as of the most recent reporting. Founded in April 2018 in Tokyo, the company runs a franchise-led model in which independent owners operate branded spaces integrated into a proprietary iOS/Android application that handles location discovery, QR-code check-in/out, smart lock control, cashless payment, and meeting-room reservation. Most locations operate fully unmanned, supported by AI-monitored security cameras with remote voice communication and a multi-tenant property management system that gives franchisees an admin dashboard for usage, reservations, sales, and lock operations.

The company monetizes through five interlocking streams: per-minute drop-in usage fees (typically ¥250–¥5,500 per session), the Premium Passport nationwide subscription at ¥22,000/month, store-specific monthly plans ranging from ¥5,500 to ¥330,000, per-room meeting-room bookings, and a franchise layer combining a ¥700,000 joining fee with a 10% sales royalty (or 25% on corporate member sales). E-office also sells turnkey profitable coworking properties to franchisees starting at ¥10,000,000 and offers a separate いい会議室 sub-brand franchise targeting unmanned 24-hour meeting rooms. The end-user base spans freelancers, remote workers, students, small teams, and corporate clients via a 5+ seat Corporate Plan, while a related subsidiary platform, いいWORK, extends the ecosystem into freelance job/skill matching.

E-office Inc. is privately held with ¥501,190,278 in stated capital and no disclosed external venture funding, with Hiroshi Tatsuzaki (龍﨑 宏) listed as representative director. The company has set a public target of scaling to 10,000 locations nationwide, and partners with established operators including Tohan (HAKADORU), TKP (CHATBOX), Libport, Bizcafe (Kunimi Shoji), PaO, FEEEP, and GRAN CYBER CAFE BAGUS to expand network inventory under the unified app.

Name

E-office

Legal name

株式会社いいオフィス

Website

https://e-office.space

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Shared Office Spaces

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

Keywords

• Coworking spaces
• Shared office access
• Workspace booking app
• Franchise office network
• Meeting room rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drop-in Usage (時間利用/ドロップイン): Pay-per-use time-based billing where users are charged for actual minutes/hours of space usage. No membership or monthly fee required. Credit card is pre-authorized at check-in for the maximum rate; actual usage is charged at checkout. Prices vary by location, starting from approximately ¥250–¥330 per 30 minutes.
2. Premium Passport (プレミアムパスポート): Monthly all-you-can-use subscription (¥22,000/month) granting unlimited access to all ~900 locations nationwide through the app. Designed for heavy users who need flexibility across multiple locations. Additional per-day time limits may apply at certain locations.
3. Store-Specific Monthly Plans (店舗プラン): Location-specific fixed monthly subscriptions targeting regular users of a specific store. Plans include time-restricted tiers (night-only, holiday-only, morning-only), dedicated private booth rentals with optional business registration, and open/flexible plans. Prices range from ¥5,500 to ¥330,000/month depending on space type and features.
4. Meeting Room / Private Room Reservations: Hourly or per-booking fees for reserved private rooms and meeting rooms. Room rates are charged per room (not per person), making larger rooms economical for groups. Booking is handled through the app or website. Examples: 4-person meeting room at ¥1,100–¥1,420/hour.
5. Franchise (FC) Fees and Royalties: いいオフィス recruits franchise owners to operate locations under its brand. Franchisees pay a one-time franchise joining fee (¥700,000 for unmanned coworking systems including smart locks and cameras) and ongoing royalties of 10% of store sales (or 25% for corporate member sales). The company also sells turnkey coworking space properties to franchisees (starting from ¥10,000,000 for completed properties).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E-office operates a franchise-based coworking space network under the "いいオフィス" (Ii Office) brand across Japan and Taiwan, providing on-demand and subscription-based access to approximately 900 shared workspaces via its proprietary mobile app (いいアプリ). Sub-brands include いい会議室 (Ii Kaigi-shitsu) for meeting room rentals and subsidiary いいWORK (e-work.world) for job/skill matching, with Premium Passport unifying membership across the network.

Product overview

E-office operates a coworking space platform under the 'いいオフィス (Ii Office)' brand, comprising a network of 900+ locations across Japan. The core offering centers on the proprietary 'いいアプリ (Ii App)' mobile application, which enables users to discover, book, and pay for workspace access at partner locations. The platform serves both individual users through time-based drop-in rates and monthly subscription plans, and corporate clients via dedicated team plans. Key product lines include the Premium Passport (¥22,000/month unlimited access), the Corporate Plan for enterprise teams, and the sub-brand 'いい会議室' focused on small unmanned meeting rooms. The company also operates a franchise (FC) program that allows third-party owners to open Ii Office locations using the company's turnkey store system, app infrastructure, AI-powered security cameras, and smart lock integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• いいオフィス (Ii Office) Coworking Network
• いい会議室 (Ii Kaigi-shitsu / Meeting Rooms)
• いいWORK (e-work.world)
• FCオーナー募集 (Franchise Owner Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue at いいオフィス恵比寿 by iiO grew from ¥552,000 in month 1 to ¥770,000 at 3 months, reaching ¥4,000,000 per month — achieving profitability in approximately 2 months (per 2022 data).
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• リブポート株式会社 (Libport Co., Ltd.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates locations (e.g., いいオフィス品川 by リブポート品川, 新横浜 by リブポート新横浜) under the いいオフィス brand. Libport is a Tokyo-Minato-based coworking operator with 3 locations (as of 2022). Libport-operated stores integrate with the いいオフィス app for unified member access and payment.
• 株式会社トーハン (Tohan Corporation) — HAKADORU BrandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHAKADORU (トーハン/Shinjuku) operates locations such as 渋谷宮益坂 by HAKADORU and 立川 by HAKADORU立川北口店 under the いいオフィス platform. Offers free drinks, wide desks, and comfortable chairs. Provides exclusive store-specific monthly plans in addition to the standard いいオフィス Premium Passport.
• 国見商事株式会社 (Kunimi Shoji Co., Ltd.) — Bizcafe BrandsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates いいオフィス鶴見 by Bizcafe鶴見 (Yokohama, Kanagawa). A self-check-in format location offering open space and private booths. Also provides student discount plans. Contributes to expanding coverage in the Greater Tokyo area.
• PaO ( партнерская сеть )secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaO operates numerous work booth locations across Japan (e.g., ミニマルワークスペース locations, PaO Work series). Multiple PaO-operated spaces appear in the いいオフィス network, suggesting a partnership arrangement where PaO locations are integrated into the いいオフィス platform for member access.
• CHATBOX (TKP brand) — 株式会社、船場/TKP HoldingssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTKP (CHATBOX brand) operates TKP Garden City 渋谷, TKP新宿西口, and other locations under the いいオフィス platform. These are primarily meeting-room-focused spaces that integrate with the いいオフィス reservation and payment system.
• FEEEP ( партнерская сеть )secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFEEEP operates multiple locations in the いいオフィス network, including 新宿東口店 by FEEEP, 新宿西口店 by FEEEP, and others. FEEEP locations are integrated for unified access via the いいオフィス app.
• GRAN CYBER CAFE BAGUS ( parti )secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternet cafe chain GRAN CYBER CAFE BAGUS operates locations (e.g., 新宿西口 by GRAN CYBER CAFE BAGUS) within the いいオフィス network. This partnership repurposes existing internet cafe space for daytime coworking use, adding inventory to the platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JustCo: Asia-Pacific coworking operator with locations in Tokyo and other major Asian cities. Targets similar enterprise and SMB segments with a tech-forward platform approach comparable to E-office's app-based booking model, though with owned-and-operated real estate rather than franchising.
• IWG (Regus, Spaces, HQ): World's largest flexible workspace operator with multiple brands including Regus and Spaces, with deep Japan coverage. Competes for enterprise and SMB flexible office demand with a global network footprint E-office's Premium Passport aspires to replicate domestically.
• Servcorp: Premium virtual office and coworking operator with Japan presence, particularly strong in serving companies needing registered business addresses (法人登記). Directly comparable to E-office's dedicated booth with business registration product (¥33K-¥330K/month).
• Regus Japan: Established flexible office operator in Japan under IWG, offering drop-in access and meeting room rentals. Comparable to E-office in drop-in, meeting room, and dedicated office offerings, though at premium price points and with global network access rather than Japan franchise density.
• WeWork: Global coworking leader with significant Japan presence (Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka). Offers shared and private office space on flexible terms, directly competing with E-office's enterprise and SMB segments, though at higher price points and via owned-and-operated locations rather than franchising.

Direct peers

• RemoteworkBOX / PaO: Network of individual work booth locations across Japan, which operates as a partner within E-office's network. Competes in the same drop-in booth segment but lacks the broader open space and meeting room coverage of E-office.
• HAKADORU (Tohan Corporation): Coworking operator owned by Tohan, operating locations under the いいオフィス platform (e.g., 渋谷宮益坂, 立川). Functions both as a partner (locations integrated into E-office's app) and as a similar standalone coworking brand with overlapping target customers.
• TKP Corporation: Japan's largest meeting room rental operator, which already partners with E-office via CHATBOX brand locations integrated into the platform. TKP operates competing rental meeting room and coworking spaces nationwide and represents both a partner and potential competitor.

Emerging players

• Coworking Japan (Cowamo): Aggregator platform for Japanese coworking spaces similar to E-office, though with smaller network scale. Targets the same freelancer and SMB segments with comparable drop-in and membership pricing models.

Regional players

• The Working Capitol: Asia-focused flexible workspace operator with presence in Singapore and other Asian cities but limited Japan footprint. Comparable in tech-enabled platform model and multi-location membership concept, though focused on Southeast Asia rather than Japan domestic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/iioffice110

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 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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