AnyCarry to Support Delivery Operations for Sapporo Kaisenmaru at Select Stores
AnyCarry Inc., a company specializing in last-mile logistics DX, will partner with Sapporo Kaisenmaru to support its delivery operations at select stores in Hokkaido, starting in April 2026. Responding to a nationwide shortage of delivery resources and challenges specific to Hokkaido (staffing, peak seasons, snowfall), this gradual initiative aims to expand future operational options by utilizing an external delivery network. The pilot will begin at the Yamahana and Shindo-Higashi stores in Sapporo, using AnyCarry's corporate service, 'anyCo Biz.'
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AnyCarry Inc., a provider of last-mile logistics DX solutions, announced a partnership with Sapporo Kaisenmaru, part of the Manpuku Holdings Group. The collaboration will involve a phased initiative to support delivery operations for the sushi brand, starting from April 2026 at select stores.
The project aims to broaden future options for delivery management, beginning in the Hokkaido area, which faces numerous last-mile challenges such as securing personnel, managing peak seasons, and operating during heavy snowfall. This comes against the backdrop of a nationwide shortage of delivery resources in Japan. AnyCarry will leverage its expertise in last-mile delivery to assist Sapporo Kaisenmaru's delivery operations.
■ Key Features of the Initiative
1. Phased Approach Using an External Delivery Network
In this initiative, AnyCarry will support a portion of the delivery operations at select Sapporo Kaisenmaru stores. The project will be implemented on a small and gradual scale, designed to run in parallel with existing in-house and other external delivery services while considering on-site operational needs.
2. Operational Verification Based on National Trends and Regional Characteristics
Securing delivery resources is a critical issue nationwide in the logistics and food delivery sectors. This initiative will use the challenging environment of Hokkaido as a starting point to verify practical, on-the-ground operations, taking into account factors like personnel shortages, peak demand, and winter conditions.
■ Background
As a locally-rooted sushi delivery brand, Sapporo Kaisenmaru has been evolving its delivery system to adapt to changing times. While operating primarily with an in-house delivery team, the company faced challenges in improving flexibility and expanding its options for future operations. This led to the partnership with AnyCarry to explore new possibilities using an external delivery network.
■ Overview of the Initiative
- Start Date: April 2026
- Target Brand: Sapporo Kaisenmaru
- Content: Partial support for delivery operations
- Target Stores: Select stores in Hokkaido (Yamahana store, Shindo-Higashi store)
- Target Area: Hokkaido (Note: While Sapporo Kaisenmaru also operates in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, this initiative is currently limited to Hokkaido)
- AnyCarry's Role: Support for building and verifying the delivery system
- Service Used: anyCo Biz (Corporate delivery service)
■ Future Plans
Moving forward, the companies plan to analyze operational data and on-site feedback from this initiative to determine the optimal delivery structure. AnyCarry will continue to support the last-mile logistics needs of restaurant and retail businesses with practical, field-oriented solutions.
The project aims to broaden future options for delivery management, beginning in the Hokkaido area, which faces numerous last-mile challenges such as securing personnel, managing peak seasons, and operating during heavy snowfall. This comes against the backdrop of a nationwide shortage of delivery resources in Japan. AnyCarry will leverage its expertise in last-mile delivery to assist Sapporo Kaisenmaru's delivery operations.
■ Key Features of the Initiative
1. Phased Approach Using an External Delivery Network
In this initiative, AnyCarry will support a portion of the delivery operations at select Sapporo Kaisenmaru stores. The project will be implemented on a small and gradual scale, designed to run in parallel with existing in-house and other external delivery services while considering on-site operational needs.
2. Operational Verification Based on National Trends and Regional Characteristics
Securing delivery resources is a critical issue nationwide in the logistics and food delivery sectors. This initiative will use the challenging environment of Hokkaido as a starting point to verify practical, on-the-ground operations, taking into account factors like personnel shortages, peak demand, and winter conditions.
■ Background
As a locally-rooted sushi delivery brand, Sapporo Kaisenmaru has been evolving its delivery system to adapt to changing times. While operating primarily with an in-house delivery team, the company faced challenges in improving flexibility and expanding its options for future operations. This led to the partnership with AnyCarry to explore new possibilities using an external delivery network.
■ Overview of the Initiative
- Start Date: April 2026
- Target Brand: Sapporo Kaisenmaru
- Content: Partial support for delivery operations
- Target Stores: Select stores in Hokkaido (Yamahana store, Shindo-Higashi store)
- Target Area: Hokkaido (Note: While Sapporo Kaisenmaru also operates in the Tohoku and Kanto regions, this initiative is currently limited to Hokkaido)
- AnyCarry's Role: Support for building and verifying the delivery system
- Service Used: anyCo Biz (Corporate delivery service)
■ Future Plans
Moving forward, the companies plan to analyze operational data and on-site feedback from this initiative to determine the optimal delivery structure. AnyCarry will continue to support the last-mile logistics needs of restaurant and retail businesses with practical, field-oriented solutions.