DIGITOメニュー
Company History
- Nov 2019
- Launched DOKOCHA, a digital platform for Japanese Tea locations and experiences in Japan with our first Tea Business Partners: Satén Japanese Tea, Mixology Salon, Nakamura Tokichi, Tagashira Chaho, Chakas Japanese Tea & Onigiri, Senchado, and TsujiriHei Honten
- Dec 2019
- Founder & CEO, Cyrielle Thomas, received approval for a Startup Visa and an invitation to start business in Fukuoka City
- Feb 2020
- Yamamotoyama Fujie Sabo, OIL by Bijutsu Techo, and Ippuku&Matcha joined the DOKOCHA platform
- Mar 2020
- Founder & CEO, Cyrielle Thomas, moved from France to Fukuoka with support from Fukuoka City
- May 2020
- First QR code menus became available on DOKOCHA for Tagashira Chaho. These menus give Tagashira Chaho's teas more accessibility and visibility to foreign tourists and ex-pats
- Jul 2020
- DIGITOMENU was created to provide QR Code Menu technology to local businesses
- Sep 2020
- Founder & CEO, Cyrielle Thomas, was interviewed by JJ Walsh in the "Inbound Ambassador" podcast series, #seekingsustainabilitylive
- DIGITOMENU and DOKOCHA were featured on the TV Show "Support Local" Fukuoka Connection News on J:COM and in the PR section of our Business Partner, Kawaya in Fukuoka
- Dec 2020
- Released a promotional campaign for Yamecha (Yame Teas) on DOKOCHA in partnership with Ikkyu, and with the support of Fukuoka Prefecture and the Yame Tea Association. (“YAME: THE SECRETS OF THE HIDDEN TEA VALLEY” has 4 episodes to watch)
- Established DOKOJAPAN K.K., the Japanese entity which holds the two brands/products: DOKOCHA & DIGITOMENU
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. received Fukuoka Startup Certification
- Mar 2021
- Secured pre-seed fundraising from KYOTO VISTA GLOBAL Ltd. directed by Patrick Ryan, an Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, Startup Advisor, and Vice-President of Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC)
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. selected to appear on Fukuoka City's MATCHUP website
- Jul 2021
- New platform launched for DIGITOMENU with updated design and features
- Implemented DIGITOMENU QR code menus at Kawaya (Kego, Otemon, Shirogane)
- Sep 2021
- DIGITOMENU certified as a Fukuoka City Excellent Trial Product
- Oct 2021
- Implemented DIGITOMENU's QR code menus at Broadway Burger + Cafe, Broadway Cafe Bayside, and Broadway Cafe Marizon
- Nov 2021
- DIGITOMENU was selected to be listed on J-GoodTech, an online business matching platform operated by SME SUPPORT JAPAN (a Governmental Organization recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) of Japan)
- Feb 2022
- DIGITOMENU was selected by Fukuoka City to participate as an online exhibitor at the Yokohama Tech Show
- Mar 2022
- Implemented DIGITOMENU's QR code menus at Café Rassembler located in the Fukuoka Zoo
- DIGITOMENU selected to participate in a Fukuoka City Hall exhibition
- Secured seed fundraising from KYOTO VISTA GLOBAL Ltd.
- Started an SDG partnership with One Tree Planted to plant trees around the planet for new QR code menus created on DIGITOMENU #MenuForGood
- Implemented DIGITOMENU's QR code menus at Kawaya Gion
- Apr 2022
- DIGITOMENU appeared in Fukuoka City's PR video on the website: Startup City Fukuoka
- DIGITOMENU was featured in the new Catalog of Products & Services of Fukuoka City
- DIGITOMENU was certified by Fukuoka Prefecture as a Multilingual Service Provider for Restaurants (Inbound Solution) and listed in their catalog
- DIGITOMENU became a member of the Irish Chamber of Commerce in Japan. View the introduction page and welcome announcement from the Chamber here
- Jul 2022
- DIGITOMENU featured on Love FM's radio show: Goodness☆Business
- Sep 2022
- DIGITOMENU selected to participate in a Fukuoka City Hall exhibition
- Oct 2022
- CEO & Founder, Cyrielle Thomas, was selected by Google for Startups and Startup Lady to participate as a speaker for the event, "Story Night", and share her entrepreneurial journey in Japan and business activities at DOKOJAPAN K.K.
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. accepted as a member of Google For Startups Japan.
- Nov 2022
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. invited to join Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima and his delegation in Bordeaux (France) to participate in the 40th anniversary of the twinning of the two cities as a success model for startups and as a symbol of the connection between the two cities.
- DIGITOMENU selected by the Cabinet Office of Japan to be featured in the TV program "The Project Japan - A Regional Renaissance Powered by Digital Technologies" on Channel JAPAN by Nikkei, broadcasted on CNBC Asia and Nikkei CNBC. Part of the initiative "Digital Garden City Nation" led by Prime Minister Kishida.
- Mar 2023
- DIGITOMENU launched Statistics Dashboard for Business Clients.
- Implemented DIGITOMENU mobile menus at Chocolate Shop (Hakata Main Store & Les Trois Chocolats Paris).
- May 2023
- Implemented DIGITOMENU mobile menus for JR Kyushu Food Services' restaurants (Hakata & Canal City).
- Jun 2023
- Implemented DIGITOMENU mobile menus for AQUA Co, Ltd.'s establishments in Fukuoka, Yokohama and Niigata.
- Oct 2023
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. accepted as member of "Osaka Innovation HUB".
- Dec 2023
- DIGITOMENU launched "Love by Locals page". DIGITOMENU launched Love by Locals page as part of its "#SUPPORTLOCAL" initiative to discover local businesses that have been loved by Locals.
- DIGITOMENU as main digital partner of "CCI " & " Bonjour France " for Tokyo French Christmas Market.
- Jan 2024
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. launched " menuforGOOD " as first directory BtoC platform (Read our "Press Release" on PR TIMES).
- Feb 2024
- DOKOJAPAN K.K. launched 'Inaka Revitalization Project' to support visibility and accessibility of cities located in the Japanese Countryside (Read our "Press Release" on PR TIMES).
- First sponsored "Inaka page" released on menuforGOOD for : "UJI" (Kyoto Prefecture).
- Mar 2024
- 'Inaka Campaign' launched on DIGITOMENU to provide multilingual mobile menus for free to local businesses located in Inaka cities (population less than 250,000 inhabitants).