Towns without mechanics are emerging in Japan. Why do record-high business closures continue in a 6 trillion yen market?

Guardian Inc. is an IT company providing the IBM-recognized web production and strategy tool 'OWLet' for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Under the slogan 'Win! Japanese SMEs!', the company focuses on regional revitalization, SMEs, and female empowerment as its core business concepts. Recently, the company has pointed out a serious social issue in Japan: the emergence of 'towns without mechanics' in rural areas. Despite the auto maintenance industry being a 6 trillion yen market, record-high business closures continue due to severe labor shortages and aging mechanics. Guardian aims to tackle these regional challenges by empowering local businesses with digital transformation and strategic web utilization to ensure the survival of essential local infrastructure.