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Media Development & Creative Consulting
Drawing on our experience in magazine editing and web media since 1996, we support business growth through creativity—from media planning and development to brand building.
START Inc.
Sharing new inspiration,
supporting those who pursue their dreams.
Media development, overseas research and investment, tenant operations, and staffing.
Four areas of expertise to support people and businesses taking their next step.
SERVICE
Our Services
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Overseas Research & Investment
We support global business expansion, from overseas market research to informed investment decisions. By gathering and analyzing local insights, we help businesses take their next step with confidence.
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Tenant Business
We manage tenant spaces with an understanding of each property and its local community, helping businesses find the right location for their next venture.
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Staffing
We introduce digital professionals including web designers, video creators, and web directors. With 25 years of expertise in web media and advertising, we support recruitment planning through employee retention. (Paid Employment Placement License No. 13-ユ-312029)
PROFILE
President’s Profile
Masakazu Urabe
President, START Inc.
Born in Hiroshima and a graduate of Sophia University.
After working as a magazine editor, he became independent, producing editorial projects and web media.
He helped launch pioneering online communities for women and advertising media such as Glammedia.
As an IT journalist, he also reports on 5G, security, and web performance.
Visiting Professor at Digital Hollywood University.
COMPANY
Company
- Company name
- START Inc. (Paid Employment Placement License No. 13-ユ-312029)
- Established
- April 15, 1996
- President
- Masakazu Urabe
- Head office
- 3-1-33 Hamatake, Chigasaki, Kanagawa 253-0021, Japan
- Branch office
- ASOBUILD 4F, 2-14-9 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0011, Japan
- Associated companies
- Domo Inc. ↗Voyage Inc. ↗
HISTORY
Our History
- 1996
Founded in Daikyocho, Shinjuku, as a production company specializing in magazine editing. Later contributed to ELLE Online and launched online communities for women, including Caz Net.
- 2019
Moved the office to Tsukiji, Chuo, to launch recruitment services for digital professionals.
- 2020
On April 1, launched training and recruitment services specializing in digital and creative talent at Digital Hollywood STUDIO Yokohama.
- 2026
Relocated to Chigasaki, Kanagawa, with a focus on media development and consulting.
CONTACT
Contact
We would love to hear from you.