Self-photo studio where you can take pictures "together" with your beloved dog or cat, exhibited at "Interpets Osaka 2026". A constant queue for 2 days of public viewing, with 183 people experiencing the service.

Kobe Corrugated Paper Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director: Koji Sano) exhibited a hands-on self-photo studio that can be enjoyed by pets and owners together, at "Interpets Osaka 2026," the largest pet industry trade show in Western Japan, held from June 19 (Fri) to 21 (Sun), 2026. A queue formed throughout the three days of the event, and 183 customers experienced the photo session over the two public viewing days, June 20 (Sat) and 21 (Sun).

Although the fee was 700 yen, it became very popular as a unique hands-on booth, easily realizing a high-profit business model of "1 tsubo, 1 hour, 10,000 yen."

Easily capture a "special shot" of your pet and owner

The self-photo studio with pets (tentative name) is a service that allows anyone to easily take professional-quality, cute photos of their "family memories" with their pets. Not only can customers enjoy the fun of a hands-on experience, different from expensive photo studios, at an affordable price of 700 yen, but they can also download the captured photo data on the spot, strongly capturing the hearts of the SNS generation.

High-profit business model that can attract customers with "unmanned operation"

While we achieved "1 tsubo, 1 hour, 10,000 yen" at this event, for stores and facilities that adopt this service, it means they can monetize idle space with high profits through unmanned operation, no need for inventory, and no risk of stock.

It serves as a powerful customer attraction content that creates a reason to visit as a "store where you can take photos with pets," increasing customer dwell time and satisfaction.

It can also be used as hands-on content for events and seasonal celebrations, and the photos that make customers want to post them can be used as material for the store's SNS promotion and word-of-mouth spread.

High satisfaction and repeat intention in participant survey

A participant survey conducted at the venue (21 valid responses) yielded the following results:

Satisfaction with the photo experience: 94% (Total of "Very Satisfied" and "Satisfied")

Want to take photos again (repeat intention): 79%

Want to post on SNS: 84%

Indeed, influencers posted on their social media, widely disseminating the experience. The high satisfaction with the photo experience and its strong compatibility with SNS were reconfirmed at this exhibition.

We were coincidentally discovered from among the large venue by "Cola's Commitment [Hana]," an influencer with over 800,000 total SNS followers!!

Customer Voices

Many comments like the following were received from customers at the venue:

"If the background changes every month, I want to come every month."

"It became a good memory for the whole family."

"I'm so happy to have an opportunity to "be in the photo with my pet" as well."

"It would cost over 5,000 yen at a photo studio, so this is cheap."

The ability to take photos with pets and owners together, and the option to change the background, were highly valued as reasons for visiting and for repeat business.

The exhibition booth had long queues.

About the Equipment (Developer: Mirart Inc.)

The self-photo machine used in this service is a pet-compatible self-photo machine equipped with AI-powered background removal and compositing technology, developed by Mirart Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shunsuke Nakano). The company also exhibited at "Interpets Tokyo 2026" in April 2026, attracting attention in the pet industry with over 380 visitors experiencing the service over three days. Kobe Corrugated Paper Co., Ltd. combines this machine with its own trick art technology to develop it as a hands-on studio for pets and owners.

Recruiting exhibition locations nationwide from August onwards

Based on customer feedback and survey results obtained at Interpets Osaka, we will further refine the service and begin recruiting exhibition locations nationwide at pet shops, home centers, shopping malls, etc., from August 2026. We are widely seeking businesses that can consider introducing this content, which contributes to improving the experiential value, customer attraction, and profitability of their stores, as it can be installed with no staff required and in a small space.

Company Profile

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Kobe Corrugated Paper Co., Ltd. (Contact: Sano)

TEL: 078-441-2401 FAX: 078-411-9064

Email: sanoko52@mbr.nifty.com