Why did Upty acquire Showa Automobile?

To expand its repair shop network and strengthen integration with automotive HR services.

Will Showa Automobile's shop continue operating at the same location?

Yes, the shop in Kashiwa City, Chiba will continue operations with no service changes.

Where will the new company 'Defacto' be headquartered?

The headquarters moves to Shibuya, Tokyo, but the repair shop remains in Kashiwa.

Who are the new executives of Defacto Corporation?

Takamichi Saito as Representative Director, with Hideaki Ida and Shuhei Yamaguchi as Directors.

Will there be any service changes after the acquisition?

No immediate changes; future integration may improve efficiency and quality.

Announcement of Full Share Acquisition of Showa Automobile Co., Ltd.

Published Jun 15, 2026 11:10 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 11:08 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Upty Inc. has acquired all shares of Showa Automobile Co., Ltd., an automotive repair shop operator based in Chiba Prefecture, effective June 15, 2026. The company will now operate under the new entity 'Defacto Corporation' within the Upty Group.

Upty Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hideaki Ida) has acquired all shares of Showa Automobile Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Toshio Egawara), an automotive repair shop operator in Chiba, effective June 15, 2026.

Going forward, the repair shop operations will be conducted under a new management structure as 'Defacto Corporation,' a new subsidiary within the Upty Group.

Overview of the Transaction (Share Acquisition)

Target Company: Showa Automobile Co., Ltd.

Effective Date: June 15, 2026

Transfer Method: Share transfer (full subsidiary integration)

Name Change and New Management Structure

In conjunction with this transaction, Showa Automobile Co., Ltd. has changed its corporate name, headquarters location, and management structure as follows:

The operational repair shop will continue business at its current location in Kashiwa City, Chiba, with no changes to the services provided.

【Summary of Changes】

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After Change (New)

Before Change (Previous)

Corporate Name

Defacto Corporation

Showa Automobile Co., Ltd.

Headquarters Address

7F, JR Ebisu Building, 1-5-5 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022

297 Yoyoniji, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture 227-0872

【New Management Structure】

Representative Director: Takamichi Saito

Director: Hideaki Ida

Director: Shuhei Yamaguchi

〈Company Overview〉

Company Name: Upty Inc.

Representative: Representative Director Hideaki Ida

Headquarters: 7F, JR Ebisu Building, 1-5-5 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://upty.jp/

Founded: February 2009

Capital: 380 million JPY (including affiliated companies)

Employees: 230

Business Activities: ① Comprehensive human resources services for automotive and mechanic professionals ② Foreign talent services (recruitment, training, management) ③ HR tech / SaaS business (industry-academia collaboration) ④ Mobile vehicle maintenance services ⑤ Manufacturing and sales of automotive products ⑥ Facility optimization services for automotive repair shops

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Products / services: HR tech

Announcement of Full Share Acquisition of Showa Automobile Co., Ltd.

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Overview of the Transaction (Share Acquisition)

Name Change and New Management Structure

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