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KANJI JAPAN Secures Funding from Osamu Suzuki's 'Startup Factory'

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Published Jun 12, 2026 5:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:06 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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KANJI JAPAN, managed by Hikaru Shinohara and Kohei Takahashi, has secured pre-seed funding from the fund led by Osamu Suzuki.
The company plans to scale Kanji Ice nationwide and enhance its entertainment business.

KANJI JAPAN, managed by Hikaru Shinohara and Kohei Takahashi, has secured pre-seed funding from the fund led by Osamu Suzuki. The company plans to scale Kanji Ice nationwide and enhance its entertainment business.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182957.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 12, 2026

株式会社KANJI JAPAN (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), operator of 'Kanji Ice' specialty stores, announced on June 12, 2026, that it received pre-seed investment from the 'Startup Factory No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership' led by Osamu Suzuki.

KANJI JAPAN is an entertainment company co-founded by Hikaru Shinohara, a former Nippon TV announcer, and Kohei Takahashi, a former Nippon TV director. Starting with Kanji Ice, the company aims to engage the world with entertainment.

Through this funding, the company will leverage Osamu Suzuki's influence to accelerate efforts for the nationwide expansion of Kanji Ice.

Current sales locations: KANJI ICE Kamakura, Sangastadium (Kyoto), and JR Shin-Fuji Station (Shizuoka). Flavors include milk, strawberry milk, matcha, and more.

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FAQ

What funding round did KANJI JAPAN secure from Osamu Suzuki's fund in 2024?

KANJI JAPAN secured pre-seed funding from Osamu Suzuki's 'Startup Factory' in 2024.

Which product does KANJI JAPAN plan to scale nationwide after receiving funding from Osamu Suzuki?

KANJI JAPAN plans to scale Kanji Ice nationwide after receiving the pre-seed funding.

Who are the managers of KANJI JAPAN that received funding from Osamu Suzuki's initiative?

Hikaru Shinohara and Kohei Takahashi are the managers of KANJI JAPAN.

What is the name of the fund led by Osamu Suzuki that invested in KANJI JAPAN?

The fund led by Osamu Suzuki is called the 'Startup Factory'.

What year did KANJI JAPAN receive pre-seed investment from Osamu Suzuki's Startup Factory?

KANJI JAPAN received pre-seed investment from Osamu Suzuki's Startup Factory in 2024.

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