Socioak Group Exhibits at 'Local Government & Public Week 2026'
The Socioak Group exhibited at 'Local Government & Public Week 2026' held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to 15, 2026. Centering on the 'Public Ride Share Service' provided by its group company Mitsuba Mobility, the group introduced a variety of solutions including school lunches, childcare support, and more, receiving numerous inquiries from local government officials.
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The Socioak Group (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Takashi Okuma) exhibited at 'Local Government & Public Week 2026' held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from Wednesday, May 13 to Friday, May 15, 2026. The group comprehensively introduced solutions provided by its various businesses, centering on the 'Public Ride Share Service' offered by its group company, Mitsuba Mobility Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kota Hamachi; hereinafter 'Mitsuba Mobility'), along with school lunch services, childcare support, international understanding (ALT派遣), public facility management, and BPO platforms. During the exhibition period, many visitors, including local government officials, stopped by the booth, and the group received numerous consultations and inquiries regarding solutions for regional issues.
Exhibition Overview
Exhibition Name: 6th Smart City Promotion EXPO (within Local Government & Public Week 2026)
Period: Wednesday, May 13 – Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 1-2)
Organizer: Local Government & Public Week Executive Committee
Official Website: https://www.publicweek.jp/ja-jp.html
On-site Report ①: Introduction of Mitsuba Mobility Services
The group provided information on mobility services offered by Mitsuba Mobility, including the Public Ride Share Service. Many visitors showed interest in solving the 'transportation desert' problem, and the 'Public Ride Share Full Package Service' received high praise for providing necessary solutions in a one-stop manner. Additionally, a key feature of this service is its ability to offer 'partial support' by supplementing only the missing parts according to the customer's situation, and this flexibility also received favorable feedback. Furthermore, there were many consultations regarding autonomous driving.
On-site Report ②: Public Ride Share Service Demonstration
A demonstration of the Public Ride Share Service was also conducted. The entire flow from 'reservation to dispatch to travel' was introduced from both the user's and driver's perspectives. From the user's perspective, attendees experienced making a reservation using a smartphone application. From the driver's perspective, the group showed the tablet installed in the vehicle, demonstrating the mechanism by which reservation information is notified to the driver and how the AI instantly and automatically creates a route to the destination.
On-site Report ③: About the Socioak Group
The Socioak Group works to solve social issues through diverse businesses such as school lunches, childcare support, international understanding (ALT派遣), public facility management, and BPO platforms, collaborating with local governments nationwide to provide services across a wide range of fields. At this exhibition, in addition to specific initiatives in each business, the group also introduced a collaboration model combining multiple businesses, including the 'Three Educations (Childcare, Food Education, Education)'. Many questions were received from local government customers regarding the group's track record and case studies nationwide, indicating high interest in the breadth of its business areas and achievements.
Future Outlook: Comment from Kota Hamachi, President and CEO of Mitsuba Mobility
Through this exhibition, we once again realized the high level of interest in resolving 'transportation deserts'. Mitsuba Mobility has a system that can comprehensively support everything from driver recruitment and training necessary for introducing public ride shares, to providing dispatch systems and daily operation management. Additionally, by collaborating with local transportation operators, we support only the necessary parts for introducing public ride shares, and we received high praise for our regional collaboration. We once again feel that our strength lies in our ability to flexibly adapt to diverse situations and fit in regardless of the region. Going forward, we will continue to widely provide our services, including public ride shares, and take on the challenge of solving regional transportation issues. At the same time, we will collaborate with the Socioak Group's public facility management and 'Three Educations' fields to further expand the value we provide to local communities and society.
Exhibition Overview
Exhibition Name: 6th Smart City Promotion EXPO (within Local Government & Public Week 2026)
Period: Wednesday, May 13 – Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight (West Halls 1-2)
Organizer: Local Government & Public Week Executive Committee
Official Website: https://www.publicweek.jp/ja-jp.html
On-site Report ①: Introduction of Mitsuba Mobility Services
The group provided information on mobility services offered by Mitsuba Mobility, including the Public Ride Share Service. Many visitors showed interest in solving the 'transportation desert' problem, and the 'Public Ride Share Full Package Service' received high praise for providing necessary solutions in a one-stop manner. Additionally, a key feature of this service is its ability to offer 'partial support' by supplementing only the missing parts according to the customer's situation, and this flexibility also received favorable feedback. Furthermore, there were many consultations regarding autonomous driving.
On-site Report ②: Public Ride Share Service Demonstration
A demonstration of the Public Ride Share Service was also conducted. The entire flow from 'reservation to dispatch to travel' was introduced from both the user's and driver's perspectives. From the user's perspective, attendees experienced making a reservation using a smartphone application. From the driver's perspective, the group showed the tablet installed in the vehicle, demonstrating the mechanism by which reservation information is notified to the driver and how the AI instantly and automatically creates a route to the destination.
On-site Report ③: About the Socioak Group
The Socioak Group works to solve social issues through diverse businesses such as school lunches, childcare support, international understanding (ALT派遣), public facility management, and BPO platforms, collaborating with local governments nationwide to provide services across a wide range of fields. At this exhibition, in addition to specific initiatives in each business, the group also introduced a collaboration model combining multiple businesses, including the 'Three Educations (Childcare, Food Education, Education)'. Many questions were received from local government customers regarding the group's track record and case studies nationwide, indicating high interest in the breadth of its business areas and achievements.
Future Outlook: Comment from Kota Hamachi, President and CEO of Mitsuba Mobility
Through this exhibition, we once again realized the high level of interest in resolving 'transportation deserts'. Mitsuba Mobility has a system that can comprehensively support everything from driver recruitment and training necessary for introducing public ride shares, to providing dispatch systems and daily operation management. Additionally, by collaborating with local transportation operators, we support only the necessary parts for introducing public ride shares, and we received high praise for our regional collaboration. We once again feel that our strength lies in our ability to flexibly adapt to diverse situations and fit in regardless of the region. Going forward, we will continue to widely provide our services, including public ride shares, and take on the challenge of solving regional transportation issues. At the same time, we will collaborate with the Socioak Group's public facility management and 'Three Educations' fields to further expand the value we provide to local communities and society.
FAQ
What kind of company is the Socioak Group?
It is a holding company that operates diverse businesses including school lunches, childcare support, mobility services, and public facility management.
Who should I contact for the public ride share service?
Contact Mitsuba Mobility Co., Ltd. Business Development Section (TEL: 03-3457-1101) or use the inquiry form on their official website.
When was the Local Government & Public Week 2026 held?
It was held from Wednesday, May 13 to Friday, May 15, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight.