Overview

GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is a new concept for customer acquisition optimization in the era when AI such as ChatGPT and Gemini generate search results. While traditional SEO (Search Engine Optimization) aims to improve rankings on Google searches, GEO focuses on becoming a store or piece of information that "AI recommends."

Godo Kaisha 56project (Koto City, Tokyo; Representative: Hiroaki Tanaka) will launch a free monitoring service called "GEO Scope" on July 1, 2026, allowing users to compare and visualize restaurant search results across three AI engines: Google AI, ChatGPT, and Gemini.

As the first phase, the service conducted fixed-point observation using the keywords "Kameido Izakaya Value for Money" and "Kameido Girls' Gathering" in the Kameido area of Koto Ward, Tokyo. The results revealed that no restaurant was commonly recommended by all three AI platforms, and entirely different restaurants appeared depending on the AI used.

These findings will be publicly updated weekly.

Measured Data: Zero Common Results Across All Three AIs

On June 27, 2026 (Week 1), an assessment of the three AIs using the keyword "Kameido Izakaya Value for Money" revealed a striking fact.

For example, "Tachiyoi Chojin" ranked first on Gemini but did not appear at all on Google AI or ChatGPT.

Even with identical keywords, each AI recommends completely different restaurants.

"The customers who visit depend on which AI recommends your store."

This new disparity in customer acquisition has already begun quietly.

Background: New Challenges Revealed from Over 230 Days of Video MEO Experiment

Godo Kaisha 56project has been conducting a demonstration experiment of "Video MEO (V-MEO)," supporting restaurant customer acquisition through AI and video. Since the end of 2025, the company has continuously posted videos daily to Google Maps and various social media platforms for over 230 days (ongoing), focusing on restaurants in Koto Ward and surrounding areas, while analyzing changes in view counts.

The cumulative result has reached 5.17 million total views on Google Maps (and growing).

This activity has proven that video posting significantly contributes to store visibility.

A new challenge identified during this process is "preparing for AI search."

In March 2026, Google Maps launched the Gemini-powered "Ask Maps" feature in the U.S. and India.

An era has begun where conversational queries such as "Are there any izakayas where I can relax with my kids?" influence restaurant customer acquisition.

However, currently, no tools exist to check whether a store appears in AI search results.

"GEO Scope" visualizes this "invisible disparity."

Service Overview: GEO Scope

Observed Keywords (First Phase)

"Kameido Izakaya Value for Money" "Kameido Girls' Gathering"

The service plans to gradually expand to areas including Nishi-Ojima, Sumiyoshi, Morishita, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Sunamachi Ginza, Monzen-Nakacho, and Kiba.

Two Key Benefits

1 For Restaurant Owners

"Does your store appear?"

Use GEO Scope's individual store report to check your store's appearance in AI search results. Monthly surveys on your desired keywords are available, with results delivered via LINE (500 JPY/month).

For stores needing AI search optimization, we offer the AI-optimized page "Exo-Local Page" (980 JPY/month, limited to 20 companies).

Details: https://exolp56-gqcuve5a.manus.space/

2 For General Users

"The same keyword returns completely different restaurants on ChatGPT and Gemini."

We update weekly with this novel gourmet discovery content, enabling comparison of recommendations across the three AIs.

Representative's Comment

"From the end of 2025 through more than 230 consecutive days, we have posted videos daily to Google Maps for restaurants primarily in Koto Ward, accumulating a verified dataset of 5.17 million total views. With our automated Google Maps video posting support service 'EEAT Engine,' we have proven that 'posting videos to Google Maps increases view counts.'

But a new question emerged: 'Does AI even know about this store in the first place?'

In 2026, restaurant customer acquisition is no longer just about ranking on Google Maps. Whether AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI recommend a store is creating a new disparity in customer acquisition.

'GEO Scope' is a tool that visualizes this disparity. By conducting actual AI searches every week and publishing the results, 56project aims to help restaurant owners understand whether 'their store exists in AI.' Knowing the current situation is the first step toward taking action."

"Please feel free to contact us if you'd like to know whether your store exists in AI or are interested in AI search optimization."

(Hiroaki Tanaka, Representative, Godo Kaisha 56project / Google Local Guide Level 7)

Related Service: Exo-Local Page

AI-optimized page "Exo-Local Page" (980 JPY/month, limited to 20 companies) offered for stores not appearing in AI search.

Generates structured content easily readable by AI; compatible with Instagram, Facebook Pages, and GBP (Google Business Profile).

Details: https://exolp56-gqcuve5a.manus.space/

Company Overview

Company Name: Godo Kaisha 56project

Address: 1-37-7 Oshima, Koto City, Tokyo

Representative: Hiroaki Tanaka

Business Activities: Generative AI service development, AI system design, Video MEO services, Local customer acquisition automation

Founded: May 2025 URL: https://56projectai.com/

Contact

Godo Kaisha 56project Contact: Hiroaki Tanaka

Email: [email protected]

*Observation data is based on manual fixed-point screenshot monitoring.

Results may vary due to changes in each AI's specifications.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: サービス公開
  • Organizations: ChatGPT / Gemini / Google AI