Daito Kentaku Adopts WHERE's AI-Powered Satellite Data Real Estate Tool to DX Land Acquisition

WHERE Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Takeo Akutsu; hereafter 'WHERE') announced that it will provide its real estate AI tool 'WHERE,' which leverages satellite data and AI, to Daito Kentaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Kei Takeuchi; hereafter 'Daito Kentaku') starting in June.

Following this, both companies will begin operation of the tool in selected areas starting in June. Moving forward, they plan to expand the service area sequentially based on the verification results in those areas.

By combining WHERE's AI analysis technology, which utilizes satellite data, with one of the nation's largest real estate databases, they aim to refine and streamline Daito Kentaku's land acquisition activities and support their transition to a data-driven sales targeting system.

Background

Daito Kentaku is one of Japan's largest rental housing construction companies, with approximately 200 locations nationwide, with its core business being the proposal of rental housing construction to land owners.

The environment surrounding the real estate industry is changing significantly due to factors such as the Ministry of Justice's planned review of the 'real estate registration reception book disclosure system' scheduled for October 1, 2026. Anticipating these regulatory changes, Daito Kentaku has been advancing the establishment of new, sustainable, and efficient land development methods that do not rely on traditional approaches.

Furthermore, transitioning to data-driven sales targeting is essential to optimize limited resources and accurately approach land owners with high potential needs.

Collaboration Scheme

WHERE provides Daito Kentaku with property lists highly conducive to real estate transactions by combining unique flow information, such as unused farmland and potential properties, with a real estate database of approximately 73 million items generated by satellite data and AI.

By utilizing this data at Daito Kentaku's approximately 200 locations nationwide, the collaboration aims to transform the land development structure into a digital-first model driven by new data signals derived from satellite data and AI.

Future Outlook

Through its proprietary technology combining satellite data and AI, WHERE aims to visualize real estate development potential that has previously been difficult to identify and drive the DX of the real estate industry.

Through collaboration with Daito Kentaku, the partnership aims to support the establishment of new sales strategies post-legal reforms and build an efficient land acquisition model on a nationwide scale.

Moving forward, the company plans to expand service areas incrementally and continuously improve analysis accuracy, while contributing as a 'Deal Tech' company committed to the results of real estate transactions.

About Daito Kentaku

The Daito Kentaku Group centers its operations on the 'rental management consignment system,' which includes construction, brokerage, and management of residential rental buildings. It also engages in real estate development such as acquisition-renovation-resale and logistics, as well as urban development. Additionally, it provides diverse services related to people's lives and housing, including elderly care and energy.

Responding agilely to changes in the era and social environment, the group continuously takes on challenges such as creating new business models, expanding its business field beyond Japan to North America, Asia, and other regions. Its group purpose, 'Connecting trust, opening up the future,' formulated as a vision for the future, demonstrates its resolve to continue transforming and taking on challenges.

'Deal Tech' Committed to Creating Transactions

WHERE is not merely a SaaS service provider but a 'Deal Tech' company committed to creating transactions through technology and operations. 'Deal' signifies a commitment to accompany users through the entire real estate transaction process and create actual results.

The entire WHERE group will support users from the exploration and list creation of candidate sites using 'WHERE,' to approaching land owners, responding to inquiries, and handling negotiations/contracts, evolving into a structure responsible for the results of the users.