Akippa Selected for "Japanese Service Innovation 2025"
akippa Inc., operator of the smart parking app "akippa," announced its selection for the "Japanese Service Innovation 2025" by the Japan Productivity Center. The service is recognized for its role in addressing social issues like traffic congestion and promoting the use of idle assets.
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akippa Inc. (CEO: Genki Kanaya), operator of the smart parking app "akippa," is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the "Japanese Service Innovation 2025" (organized by the Service Industry Productivity Council (SPRING) of the Japan Productivity Center), which introduces outstanding cases of service innovation in Japan.
■ What is "Japanese Service Innovation 2025"?
This initiative publicizes leading-edge cases of service innovation to improve productivity in the service industry. From a diverse range of examples gathered through activities like the "Japan Service Award" managed by the Service Industry Productivity Council (SPRING), 91 outstanding cases have been selected for improving customer satisfaction and efficiency, as well as solving social issues through their business.
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■ What is the selected service "akippa"?
A parking sharing service. Vacant spaces such as uncontracted sections of monthly parking lots, private home garages, empty lots, and commercial facilities can be easily rented out as hourly parking from a smartphone. Drivers can make advance reservations and payments via the web or app. Listing a space and member registration are free. With over 55,000 reservable parking spaces available nationwide at all times, it is used for various purposes including attending sports games, events, commuting, returning home, and travel. To date, akippa has collaborated with over 50 municipalities and sports clubs to address issues like traffic congestion and parking shortages. Sharing parking also contributes to the SDGs by utilizing idle assets and reducing exhaust emissions. The current cumulative number of members is 5.1 million (as of December 2025, not including lenders).
■ Evaluation from a Service Innovation Perspective
By integrating parking spaces from diverse entities like private homes and uncontracted monthly parking lots (co-creation of value), and addressing chronic issues or those during large-scale events...