furasuco to Operate Ishigaki Airport's "Airport Information Center." From April 1, it will become a "New Travel Hub" integrating airport information and luggage delivery.

furasuco Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Minoru Ezaki), which aims to create sustainable tourist destinations through DX in "mobility" and "tourism," has been commissioned by Ishigaki Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture; President: Yoshitaka Nakayama) to begin operating the airport information center (information counter) within the Ishigaki Airport Domestic Terminal from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday). This initiative is a groundbreaking attempt to integrate the reception desk for 'RedCaps,' our same-day luggage delivery service, with conventional airport information services. By providing one-stop services from facility and transportation guidance to luggage storage at Ishigaki Airport, the gateway to Yaeyama, we will realize "seamless hands-free sightseeing," allowing travelers to head to their destinations unencumbered immediately upon arrival.

[A Major Update to the Travel Experience, Starting from the Gateway to Yaeyama]

1. From Solving Regional Transportation Issues to a New Stage as the "Gateway" to Yaeyama

Through the provision of 'RedCaps,' our company has been addressing regional issues such as improving traveler convenience and alleviating congestion in public transportation caused by large luggage. We are deeply honored to be entrusted with the operation of the Ishigaki Airport information center, which is the gateway to Yaeyama and can be called the "face" that travelers first encounter. We accept this as a testament to the trust placed in our community-rooted activities to date. Moving forward, we will leverage this frontline airport base to provide a safe and comfortable start to the journey for all visitors to the island.

2. Enhanced Travel "Time Performance" Created by the Fusion of Information Center and Luggage Delivery

Until now, arriving travelers experienced a loss of travel time by having to stop at their accommodation to drop off their luggage before sightseeing. With this initiative, travelers can now "check directions to the bus terminal or remote island terminal at the airport information center, deposit their large luggage on the spot, and then board a direct bus unencumbered," creating an extremely smooth and efficient travel flow. We promise an unprecedented high-quality travel experience that eliminates the hassle immediately after arrival and maximizes the time spent in Yaeyama.

[Establishing a Sustainable Tourism Model Where Travelers and the Community Coexist]

Preventing Congestion on Route Buses and Overtourism Measures at the "Water's Edge"

In recent years, the issue of large suitcases being brought onto route buses in tourist areas has become a social problem, contributing to overtourism by burdening the daily lives of local residents. By establishing a system to reliably store luggage at the airport information center, which serves as the "starting point of the journey" at Ishigaki Airport, this problem can be prevented at the source. This initiative not only improves traveler convenience but also serves as a powerful step towards creating a sustainable tourist destination that protects the living environment of local residents.

[Business Overview]

Contracted Services: Ishigaki Airport Domestic Terminal Airport Information Services

Client: Ishigaki Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.

Operation Start Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)

Business Hours: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Open all year round, except on airport terminal closing days)

Location: Ishigaki Airport Domestic Terminal 1F Central Airport Information Center

[Comment from Representative Director Minoru Ezaki]

We are deeply honored to be entrusted by Ishigaki Airport Terminal Co., Ltd. with the significant role of operating the information center at Ishigaki Airport, the aerial gateway to Yaeyama. The essence of our business is not merely to transport luggage, but to create "freedom of movement" for travelers and simultaneously generate "traffic余裕" for the local community. Being able to offer 'RedCaps' hands-free sightseeing along with reassuring guidance at the information counter, the first place customers visit upon arriving on Ishigaki Island, is a huge step towards achieving our goal of "travel that is kind to the island and to oneself." Our entire company will work together to promote this new form of travel, ensuring that travelers' experiences in Yaeyama are richer and more wonderful, and that the daily routes of local residents are protected. When you come to Ishigaki Airport, please stop by our airport information counter. Our staff looks forward to sending you off on a light and comfortable journey.

[Company Overview]

About Ishigaki Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.

Manages and operates the passenger terminal building of "Ishigaki Airport (Painushima Ishigaki Airport)," the gateway to Yaeyama. Through facility maintenance, tenant operations, and information services, it is responsible for providing safe and comfortable airport services and regional revitalization.

・Website: https://www.ishigaki-airport.co.jp/index.html

About furasuco Inc.

With the mission of "Making travel lighter and freer," furasuco operates the same-day luggage delivery service "RedCaps" in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. Leveraging technology, the company aims to expand its services to tourist destinations nationwide to realize comfortable travel experiences and solve regional issues.

・Website: https://redcaps.jp