Asukanet Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in digital processing and production of photos and images. Its core business segments include Memorial Design Services, which offers digital processing services for portraits of deceased persons and funeral-related production services; Personal Publishing Services, which manufactures and sells individual photo albums targeting professional photography markets and general consumers; and the Aerial Imaging segment, which focuses on research, development, and marketing of aerial imaging technology including the patented ASKA3D aerial display plates. These plates create holographic-like images in mid-air, supporting applications in tourism, entertainment, education, and retail. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Hiroshima, Asukanet operates mainly in Japan but also supports distributor activities in Southeast Asia and South Korea.
In the last 1-2 years, Asukanet has undertaken several strategic shifts and initiatives. It strengthened its sales organization, revised sales strategies, and merged with an XR team to enhance the experiential value of its aerial imaging business. The company introduced a new emotional video service called "snapCINEMA" that animates photos into movie-like scenes. It has actively promoted its aerial display technology at industry expos and expanded its content and hardware service packages. Operationally, Asukanet has focused on improving production efficiency amid rising material costs and advanced prototypes of large-sized glass ASKA3D plates. The company also reviewed and adjusted distributor relationships internationally, including discontinuing a U.S. distributor contract due to unsatisfactory performance. These actions reflect a drive to innovate in digital photo services and aerial display technology while expanding business presence and refining operational effectiveness.
Asukanet serves professional photographers, funeral service providers, general consumers, and commercial clients in sectors like tourism and entertainment through its diverse offerings. Its Memorial Design Services and photo album products support niche markets like digital funeral portraits and individual photo keepsakes, while its aerial imaging technology opens new markets with 3D display solutions. With a workforce of around 430 employees, Asukanet remains focused on developing innovative imaging services and expanding its technological footprint beyond traditional photo processing. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 2438.T.