KOFUKU Trading

What KOFUKU Trading does

KOFUKU TRADING L.L.C. (宏福商事合同会社) is a Tokyo-based, privately held Japanese trading company (godo kaisha, LLC) founded on December 25, 2018, operating four business divisions: (1) Liquor & Food Export, including monthly premium lottery sales of rare Japanese whiskies (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki) through its KOFUKU酒販 (KOFUKU Liquor) sub-brand and exports to Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Malaysia; (2) IT Authentication Devices, distributing ACS Ltd.'s IC card readers, FIDO2 security keys (PocketKey+, PocketKey+ Bio), and NFC readers to government, medical, financial, and educational institutions; (3) Mobile Power, distributing MICRODIA GaN fast chargers, Qi2 wireless chargers, USB-C cables, and mobile batteries, plus MAXXTA portable power stations, through major Japanese retail chains and online channels; and (4) Used IT Equipment Distribution, providing corporate collection, secure data erasure, and resale services following acquisition of a used goods dealer permit in January 2024.

The company holds official Japan general distributor status for MICRODIA Corp. (USA), authorized distributor status for ACS Ltd. (Hong Kong) and MAXXTA, and government procurement qualifications including the nationwide all-ministry unified qualification (February 2023) and Tokyo Metropolitan competitive bidding qualification (June 2023). Products reach end customers through owned e-commerce storefronts on BASE and Mercari, Amazon Japan listings, and physical retail through Yodobashi Camera (6 multimedia stores), Big Camera, and Edion. Direct B2B relationships include Terumo Corporation (medical devices), Daiwabo Information System, and Daiwa Musen Denki. The company also operates a cross-border sales outsourcing service helping Japanese brands enter overseas e-commerce platforms without local entities, and advertising/PR services through its K-blog media platform with over 5,000 published articles.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (imported/distributed products), commission fees on cross-border sales outsourcing, premium liquor lottery sales (one-time per item), and advertising fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; cross-border service fees are set through consultation. The company has no proprietary technology platform and competes on distribution rights, brand relationships, and service breadth across its four divisions rather than on technical differentiation.

Name

KOFUKU Trading

Legal name

宏福商事合同会社 KOFUKU TRADING L.L.C.

Website

https://kofukutrading.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KOFUKU Trading is a Tokyo-based private Japanese trading LLC operating four divisions: liquor and food export (including rare whisky lottery sales), IT authentication devices (ACS IC card readers, FIDO2 keys), mobile power products (MICRODIA, MAXXTA), and used IT equipment distribution. It serves enterprise, government, and retail customers through authorized distribution agreements and multi-channel sales.

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

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution & Resale: Revenue from distribution and resale of imported products including MICRODIA mobile accessories (GaN chargers, wireless chargers, cables, power banks), ACS IT authentication devices (IC card readers, FIDO2 security keys, NFC readers), MAXXTA portable power stations, and used IT equipment (PCs, parts, game consoles). Products are sold through company e-commerce stores, Amazon, major consumer electronics retailers, and direct B2B sales.
2. Premium Liquor Lottery Sales: KOFUKU酒販 (KOFUKU Liquor Sales) operates monthly premium lottery sales of rare Japanese whiskies (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki) and luxury champagnes, selling to registered members. Domestic retail sales of liquor products commenced in August 2024. Revenue from export of Japanese alcoholic beverages to overseas buyers (Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan).
3. Cross-border Sales Outsourcing Service: The company provides cross-border sales commission services, helping Japanese companies sell products on overseas e-commerce platforms without establishing local entities. Handles advertising, net sales operations, and shipping logistics for commission fees.
4. IT Solutions & Certification Device Sales: Sales of IC card readers, FIDO2 security keys, electronic vehicle inspection document readers, and HPKI card readers to government agencies, medical institutions, financial institutions, and educational organizations. Includes IT solution consulting and medical DX support.
5. Used IT Equipment Distribution: Purchase, evaluation, data wiping, and resale of used PCs, IT parts, and game consoles. Services individual one-off sales and large-scale corporate equipment disposals.
6. Advertising & PR Services: KOFUKU K-blog and company website advertising services including sponsored articles, banner ads, social media promotion (X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts), manga content production, and event PR support. Services are offered to enterprises seeking to reach KOFUKU's professional reader audience.
7. CBD Product Sales: Sales of CBD CANNA brand CBD products (isolates, broad-spectrum oils) through K-SHOP and Amazon. Trademark CBD CANNA registered in 2022.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KOFUKU Trading is a Tokyo-based general trading company operating four business divisions: (1) liquor & food export including monthly premium lottery sales of rare Japanese whiskies via KOFUKU酒販 (KOFUKU Liquor); (2) IT authentication devices as authorized distributor of ACS IC card readers, FIDO2 security keys, and electronic document readers; (3) mobile power solutions as Japan general distributor of MICRODIA GaN and Qi2 wireless chargers and authorized MAXXTA portable power station distributor; and (4) used IT equipment purchase, data wiping, resale, and export. It also offers cross-border e-commerce sales outsourcing services for Japanese brands seeking overseas distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KOFUKU酒販 (KOFUKU Liquor): Premium lottery sales service for rare Japanese whiskies including Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Hibiki, as well as domestic liquor sales.
• ACS Products Shop (K-SHOP)
• MICRODIA JAPAN Shop
• K-blog
• CBD CANNA

Products and services

• MICRODIA Mobile Accessories (GaN Chargers, Qi2 Wireless Chargers, USB-C Cables, Mobile Batteries) Authorized distribution of MICRODIA Corp. mobile accessories including GaN fast chargers, Qi2 wireless chargers, USB-C cables, and mobile batteries for smartphones, tablets, and notebooks. Sold to consumers via retail chains (Yodobashi, Big Camera, Edion) and Amazon, and to enterprises via direct B2B sales. Includes MICRODIA iPhone 15 Total Solution products launched February 2024.
• ACS IT Authentication Devices (IC Card Readers, FIDO2 Security Keys, NFC Readers, Smart Card Devices) Authorized distribution of ACS (Advanced Card Systems) IT authentication devices including IC card readers (verified compatible with My Number card reading on Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit), FIDO2 passwordless security keys (PocketKey+, PocketKey+ Bio with fingerprint biometric), NFC readers, electronic vehicle inspection document readers, HPKI card readers for medical DX, electronic passport readers (AIR60U-A2), Bluetooth readers, and WalletMate II Mini mobile wallet. Sold to government agencies, medical institutions, financial institutions, and educational organizations for passwordless multi-factor authentication, phishing protection, and zero-trust security environments.
• MAXXTA Portable Power Stations and Energy Storage Systems Authorized distribution of MAXXTA portable power stations and energy storage system products in the Japanese market. Targets consumers and enterprises needing portable power solutions.
• KOFUKU Liquor (KOFUKU酒販) Premium Lottery Sales and Domestic Liquor Sales Monthly premium lottery sales of rare Japanese whiskies (Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki expressions) and luxury champagnes through KOFUKU酒販 lottery store on BASE (kofukushuhan.base.shop). Open to registered members. Also includes domestic retail sales of alcoholic beverages commenced August 2024. Lottery sales operate as the 36th round as of June 2026.
• Used IT Equipment Purchase, Data Wiping, Resale, and Export Service One-stop service for used IT equipment covering purchase, evaluation, secure data wiping, resale, and overseas export. Handles individual one-off sales of used PCs and parts as well as large-scale corporate equipment disposals and office relocation support. Includes corporate collection, data erasure, resale, and overseas export capability.
• Cross-border E-commerce Sales Outsourcing Service Service helping Japanese companies sell products on overseas e-commerce platforms without establishing local entities. Handles advertising, net sales operations, and shipping logistics for commission fees. Particularly focused on Japanese food, beverages, and daily goods.
• CBD CANNA CBD Products (Isolates, Broad-Spectrum Oils) Sales of CBD CANNA brand CBD products including isolates and broad-spectrum oils under registered trademark (CBD CANNA®, registered April 2022). Distributed through K-SHOP (cbdcanna.base.shop) and Amazon Japan. Also includes industrial hemp (CBD industrial) import and sales for industrial use.
• Japanese Agricultural, Marine, and Food Products Export Service Support service for overseas export of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery, and food products. Includes export matching with overseas buyers and export consultation. Export operations span Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
• KOFUKU Advertising, PR, and Event Support Service B2B advertising and PR services for enterprises seeking to reach KOFUKU's professional reader audience of IT and liquor/tech professionals. Includes sponsored articles and banner ads on KOFUKU K-blog, social media promotion across X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, manga content production, and event PR support.

Quantifiable outcome

• MICRODIA GaN chargers and Qi2 wireless chargers sold through 6 Yodobashi Camera locations, Big Camera, Edion, Amazon, and dedicated MICRODIA Japan shop.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MICRODIA Corp. (マイクロディア)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026KOFUKU Trading is the Japan General Distributor (日本総代理店) for MICRODIA Corp. (USA), handling GaN fast chargers, Qi2 wireless chargers, USB-C cables, and mobile batteries. The distributor contract has been renewed annually since 2023 (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). MICRODIA products are sold through Yodobashi Camera, Big Camera, Edion, Amazon, and the MICRODIA Japan official shop. KOFUKU organized the 36th KOFUKU Lottery Sale with a 20% discount coupon for MICRODIA store in July 2026.
• Daiwa Musen Denki Co., Ltd. (大和無限電器株式会社, Denkyo Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2025Corporate business transaction account established in March 2025 for continued IT device and electronics distribution.
• Terumo Corporation (テルモ株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2024Corporate business transaction account opened in April 2024. Terumo (medical device manufacturer) procures IT certification devices (HPKI card readers) from KOFUKU for medical DX support services.
• Daiwabo Information System Co., Ltd. (ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2024Distributor contract signed in February 2024 for MICRODIA mobile accessories distribution. Daiwabo Information System serves as a distribution partner within the Japanese electronics distribution channel.
• MAXXTAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2023KOFUKU Trading is an authorized distributor (正規代理店) for MAXXTA portable battery and energy storage system products in Japan.
• ACS (Advanced Card Systems) Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2022KOFUKU Trading is an authorized distributor (正規代理店) for ACS (Hong Kong-based company) IT authentication devices including IC card readers, NFC readers, FIDO2 security keys (PocketKey+, PocketKey+ Bio), electronic passport readers (AIR60U-A2), and Bluetooth readers. ACS products are sold through the dedicated ACS specialist K-SHOP, Amazon, and directly to government, medical, financial, and educational institutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Whisk-e Ltd. UK-based specialist retailer/exporter of rare Japanese whisky (Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu, etc.). Closely comparable niche competitor in the overseas Japanese whisky distribution space where KOFUKU Liquor also sells.
• BEENOS Inc. Japanese cross-border e-commerce operator helping Japanese brands sell into overseas marketplaces (e.g., Tenso,Buyee). Directly comparable to KOFUKU's cross-border sales outsourcing service for Japanese consumer goods, food, and beverages.
• Daiwabo Information System Co., Ltd. Japan-based wholesale distributor of IT products including peripherals, accessories, and consumer electronics. Already a KOFUKU distributor partner since Feb 2024 for MICRODIA accessories, making it a directly comparable channel for the same brand portfolio and B2B/retail customer base.
• Dekanta Co., Ltd. Japan-focused online retailer and exporter specializing in rare Japanese whisky, sake, and spirits to overseas buyers. Directly comparable to KOFUKU Liquor's lottery and export business serving Australia, NZ, Taiwan and beyond.
• Renet Japan Group, Inc. Japan-focused distributor of renewed/refurbished IT equipment, consumer electronics, and game consoles with corporate buyback and data-erasure services. Closely comparable to KOFUKU's Used IT Equipment Distribution division.

Broad incumbents

• PC DEPOT Corporation: Japan-based IT retailer and used/refurbished PC reseller serving SMB and consumer customers. Comparable footprint in the used IT equipment distribution and corporate data-wiping space where KOFUKU launched services in 2025.
• Kanematsu Corporation: Long-standing Japanese general trading company (sogo shosha-style) operating in IT distribution, food/agriculture export, and cross-border trade. Comparable broad incumbent to KOFUKU's combined trading/distribution model at much larger scale.
• SB C&S Corporation: SoftBank group's broad IT distribution arm covering mobile accessories, IoT devices, and enterprise IT. Overlaps with KOFUKU's MICRODIA/mobile-accessory and IT authentication portfolio at scale across enterprise and retail channels in Japan.
• Macnica Holdings Corp. One of Japan's largest IT/electronics distributors handling semiconductors, components, and IT peripherals. Comparable broad incumbent in the same authorized-distribution layer where KOFUKU operates for MICRODIA, ACS, and MAXXTA.

Emerging players

• Advanced Card Systems (ACS) Holdings competitors (e.g., Identiv): Identiv is a US-listed peer in smart-card readers, NFC, and physical-access authentication. Comparable product category (IC card readers/FIDO) that ACS's Japanese distributor (KOFUKU) represents in Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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