Val Laboratory Supports Equipment Introduction to Contribute to Local Koenji Town Development
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 10:34
Val Laboratory Inc. (Head Office: Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Munetsugu Kikuchi), the developer and operator of the route search service "Ekispart," is supporting initiatives to create a vibrant atmosphere in the Koenji area, where its headquarters are located, as a token of gratitude and contribution to the local community. This initiative supports Suginami Ward's "Supporting Business for Town Development for the Future" and involves supporting the introduction of equipment for the "Awa Odori Monument" installed in the shopping street.
**Background of Support**
Founded in 1976, Val Laboratory has developed software supporting public transportation infrastructure from its base in Koenji. As a "return of favor" to the region that has supported them for many years, this support was realized with the desire to contribute to making the town more attractive for shoppers and visitors. Koenji boasts culture and vitality that attract many people throughout the year, including Japan's representative "Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori." Val Laboratory aims to walk alongside the local community as a partner for the sustainable development of this traditional town.
**Details of the Initiative**
Support was provided for the introduction of AI cameras to be installed on high lanterns positioned between the Awa Odori monument statues that symbolize the shopping street's landscape. By analyzing people flow data, it becomes possible to objectively grasp and visualize visitor trends during events and daily life, which were previously understood intuitively. The acquired data is expected to be utilized as foundational information for developing a highly walkable town, such as ensuring pedestrian safety and optimizing store layouts and event planning.
Recently, Val Laboratory's Representative Director, Mr. Kikuchi, also attended the monument's unveiling ceremony and prayed for the future development of Koenji along with local residents.
**Future Outlook**
Val Laboratory will continue to contribute to sustainable town development by leveraging its expertise in public transportation and mobility, while valuing connections with local communities such as Koenji. By further deepening collaboration with the administration, shopping streets, and local residents, they will continue to support Koenji in remaining a "town where people want to live and visit."
**About Val Laboratory Inc.**
Since launching the route search system "Ekispart" for MS-DOS in 1988, Val Laboratory has developed a wide range of services for corporations and individuals based on reliable nationwide public transportation data, with a track record of over 120,000 transactions. In recent years, in addition to public transportation, they have been promoting MaaS initiatives, including support for various new mobility services such as shared bicycles, and are advancing research and development of next-generation route search systems.
Company Name: Val Laboratory Inc.
Representative Director: Munetsugu Kikuchi
Location: 2-3-17 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Date of Establishment: July 26, 1976
Capital: 41 million yen
Corporate Website: https://www.val.co.jp/
*Company names and product/service names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
*Specifications and provided content are subject to change without notice.
**Background of Support**
Founded in 1976, Val Laboratory has developed software supporting public transportation infrastructure from its base in Koenji. As a "return of favor" to the region that has supported them for many years, this support was realized with the desire to contribute to making the town more attractive for shoppers and visitors. Koenji boasts culture and vitality that attract many people throughout the year, including Japan's representative "Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori." Val Laboratory aims to walk alongside the local community as a partner for the sustainable development of this traditional town.
**Details of the Initiative**
Support was provided for the introduction of AI cameras to be installed on high lanterns positioned between the Awa Odori monument statues that symbolize the shopping street's landscape. By analyzing people flow data, it becomes possible to objectively grasp and visualize visitor trends during events and daily life, which were previously understood intuitively. The acquired data is expected to be utilized as foundational information for developing a highly walkable town, such as ensuring pedestrian safety and optimizing store layouts and event planning.
Recently, Val Laboratory's Representative Director, Mr. Kikuchi, also attended the monument's unveiling ceremony and prayed for the future development of Koenji along with local residents.
**Future Outlook**
Val Laboratory will continue to contribute to sustainable town development by leveraging its expertise in public transportation and mobility, while valuing connections with local communities such as Koenji. By further deepening collaboration with the administration, shopping streets, and local residents, they will continue to support Koenji in remaining a "town where people want to live and visit."
**About Val Laboratory Inc.**
Since launching the route search system "Ekispart" for MS-DOS in 1988, Val Laboratory has developed a wide range of services for corporations and individuals based on reliable nationwide public transportation data, with a track record of over 120,000 transactions. In recent years, in addition to public transportation, they have been promoting MaaS initiatives, including support for various new mobility services such as shared bicycles, and are advancing research and development of next-generation route search systems.
Company Name: Val Laboratory Inc.
Representative Director: Munetsugu Kikuchi
Location: 2-3-17 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Date of Establishment: July 26, 1976
Capital: 41 million yen
Corporate Website: https://www.val.co.jp/
*Company names and product/service names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
*Specifications and provided content are subject to change without notice.