precog

What precog does

株式会社precog is a privately held Japanese performing arts production company founded in 2003 and incorporated in 2006, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with approximately 17-25 named staff under Representative Director Akane Nakamura (since 2008). The company operates across four interlocking business lines: (1) commissioned production and international tour management for contemporary performing artists, anchored by a 20-year relationship with Chelfitsch and Toshiki Okada; (2) accessibility-focused programming, headlined by THEATRE for ALL, a barrier-free video distribution platform launched in 2020 that provides performing arts content with audio guides, subtitles, and sign language interpretation; (3) human resource development and knowledge platforms, including IN TRANSIT (cross-cultural performing arts training, 15 trainees in its 2nd year in 2025) and BRIDGE; and (4) physical infrastructure, including the Yamabuki Factory rental studio in Shinjuku (since 2018) and PUNTO PRECOG challenge shop in Beppu, Oita (since 2012).

precog generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services fees from theaters, festivals, museums, and government agencies, supplemented by grants from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Health/Labour/Welfare, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (Arts Council Tokyo), and private foundations including the Saison Foundation and Fukutake Foundation. The THEATRE for ALL platform adds modest direct revenue through video rentals (JPY 1,000-1,300 for 7-day rental) and purchases (JPY 2,200), supplemented by free accessible content. International distribution flows through co-production partnerships with Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Wiener Festwochen, Festival d'Automne à Paris, Thalia Theater Hamburg, Munich Kammerspiele, and Theater der Welt.

The company's customer base spans theaters and venues (KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre, Tokyo Geigeki), festivals (Aichi Triennale, Festival/Tokyo, Kunstenfestivaldesarts), government agencies (Agency for Cultural Affairs, Nippon Foundation), and cultural foundations. Pricing is largely bespoke per project; platform video pricing is publicly disclosed in the JPY 1,000-2,200 range. The go-to-market combines event-driven visibility (major festival premieres), community-led programming (THEATRE for ALL and IN TRANSIT ecosystems), and direct enterprise sales to commissioning institutions. Registered capital is JPY 9 million; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

precog

Legal name

株式会社precog

Website

https://precog-jp.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

precog is a privately held Japanese performing arts production company that produces and internationally tours contemporary theater, operates the barrier-free video platform THEATRE for ALL, and runs accessibility and human-resource development programs for theaters, festivals, government agencies, and artists including Chelfitsch and Toshiki Okada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Production Fees: precog earns fees as commissioned producer, production manager, and tour manager for performing arts projects by theaters, museums, festival organizers, and artists. Revenue is project-based, one-time per engagement.
2. Government Cultural Grants: Funded by subsidies from Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (Arts Council Tokyo), and various private foundations (Saison Foundation, Fukutake Foundation, etc.). Grants support specific programs including THEATRE for ALL, IN TRANSIT, and accessibility initiatives.
3. THEATRE for ALL Platform Operations: Online platform运营 providing accessible video content, with some productions available for rental (1,000-1,300 yen per 7-day rental) or purchase (2,200 yen). Platform also distributes free content. Supported by cultural grants and may generate modest rental/purchase revenue.
4. Workshop and Learning Programs: Connaleigh Study (parent-child learning), philosophy dialogue programs, facilitator training (Facilitator School), and accessibility workshops generate revenue through program fees and are partially funded by grants (Saison Foundation, Kodomo Yume Kikin).
5. Rental Studios and Spaces: precog operates Yamabuki Factory rental studio in Shinjuku, Tokyo (opened 2018) and PUNTO PRECOG challenge shop in Beppu, Oita (opened 2012), generating space rental revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

precog provides performing arts production management, international tour coordination, and accessibility consulting services to theaters, festivals, museums, and government agencies. The company operates two proprietary online platforms — THEATRE for ALL (barrier-free video distribution with accessibility features) and IN TRANSIT (international performing arts knowledge exchange) — alongside training programs (BRIDGE), film festivals (Marutto), and rental studio operations. Projects are commissioned on a project basis and span contemporary Japanese theater production, global touring, and inclusive cultural programming.

Product overview

株式会社precog is a performing arts production company that operates multiple interconnected programs rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include THEATRE for ALL (barrier-free online theater with accessibility features), IN TRANSIT (international performing arts exchange), BRIDGE (human resources development), and まるっとみんなで映画祭 (universal film festivals). Supporting initiatives include 劇場をつくるラボ (theater creation research), THEATRE for ALL ラーニング事業 (learning programs), and 山吹ファクトリー (rental studio). The company focuses on accessibility and inclusion in performing arts, serving artists, audiences, and communities across Japan and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THEATRE for ALL: バリアフリー型オンライン劇場 (barrier-free online theater) - accessibility-focused video streaming platform for performing arts
• IN TRANSIT
• 山吹ファクトリー
• PUNTO PRECOG

Products and services

• THEATRE for ALL

Quantifiable outcome

• THEATRE for ALL platform reached audiences nationwide with accessible performing arts content, receiving 2021 Good Design Award recognition for innovation in inclusive cultural experience.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• International Co-production Network (Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Wiener Festwochen, Festival d'Automne à Paris, Thalia Theater, Munich Kammerspiele, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022precog's managed artists (Chelfitsch, Toshiki Okada) have longstanding co-production relationships with major international venues and festivals. These include Kunstenfestivaldesarts (Brussels), Wiener Festwochen (Vienna), Festival d'Automne à Paris, Theater der Welt (Germany), Thalia Theater Hamburg, Munich Kammerspiele, LIFT London, Maria Matos Teatro Municipal Lisbon, and others. These are ongoing creative partnerships rather than one-off engagements.
• EPAD (excelle project for Accessible Design / 発達系アクセスシビリティ推進パネル)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EPAD and precog collaborate on annual EPAD x THEATRE for ALL programs since 2022, producing accessible theater content and organizing events. EPAD provides expertise in accessibility design while precog contributes performing arts production and platform management capabilities. Joint programming includes accessible performances and productions at KAAT and other venues.
• DRIFTERS INTERNATIONAL (一般社团法人DRIFTERS INTERNATIONAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021precog co-organizes the '剧场を作るラボ (Theater Creation Lab)' with DRIFTERS INTERNATIONAL since 2021, a community activity examining how people with disabilities can participate in performing arts creation, performance, and audience experiences. The lab operates in welfare facilities and cultural venues across Japan, producing a guidebook '劇つく本' in 2025 summarizing 5 years of practice.
• THEATRE for ALL Consortium / Accessibility Partner NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020THEATRE for ALL is operated by precog as a barrier-free video distribution platform in collaboration with welfare organizations, arts institutions, and government agencies. Partners include EPAD (excellence project for accessible design), welfare facilities, theaters, and arts organizations contributing content and expertise to the accessible performing arts ecosystem. Precog serves as the central operator and coordinator of this accessibility-focused initiative.
• 日本財団 / 日本財団DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS (Nippon Foundation / Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020precog served as the secretariat and associate director's office for the True Colors Festival — Super Diversity Arts Festival (主催: 日本財団) in 2019-2020, a major national initiative promoting diversity in arts. Precog was also commissioned to operate the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Disability Arts Promotion Project national coordination secretariat for performing arts.
• 一般社团法人チェルフィッチュ (General Incorporated Association Chelfitsch)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Since 2005, precog has served as the production manager for Chelfitsch and its founder Toshiki Okada, producing over 10 major theatrical works and managing international tours across 5 continents. Precog also took over secretariat operations for the General Incorporated Association Chelfitsch starting in 2016. This is the company's longest-standing and most significant artist partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Askonas Holt: International artist management agency for conductors, instrumentalists, and directors. Comparable in artist management and international touring coordination, though focused on classical repertoire at global scale.
• IMG Artists: Global artist management and touring agency for classical music and performing artists. Comparable in artist representation and international tour management, but at vastly larger scale and broader repertoire.

Direct peers

• Graeae Theatre Company: UK-based disabled-led theater company producing accessible performances and pioneering access services. Highly comparable mission to THEATRE for ALL and precog's accessibility design practice, though operating at larger scale in the UK.
• Mind the Gap: UK's largest learning-disability performance company producing accessible theater and touring internationally. Comparable in combining disability arts production with international touring and inclusive design practice.
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Mid-size US contemporary performing arts company producing original work and managing international touring. Comparable in producing and touring contemporary performance, with similar team size and nonprofit-style operating model.
• Chelfitsch (General Incorporated Association): Japanese theater company led by Toshiki Okada for which precog has served as production manager and secretariat since 2005. Closely comparable in scale and scope; both produce contemporary Japanese performing arts with international reach.

Others

• EPAD (Excellence Project for Accessible Design): Japanese organization promoting accessible design across performing arts. Closely allied partner rather than direct competitor; jointly runs the EPAD x THEATRE for ALL program with precog each year since 2022.

Regional players

• TPAM (Theatre Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama): Japan-based performing arts platform supporting international exchange, showcasing, and networking among performing arts professionals. Comparable domestic mission of curating international performing arts connections, though operating as a platform rather than producer.
• Festival/Tokyo: Major international performing arts festival in Tokyo that precog works with as production partner. Comparable in curating cross-cultural performing arts programming within Japan.
• SPAC (Shizuoka Performing Arts Center): Japanese regional performing arts center producing original works and managing international co-productions. Comparable in producing accessible contemporary theater and participating in international networks, with precog as a production partner on EPAD x THEATRE for ALL programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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