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Hobonichi Co 3560.T · JPY

Communication Services · Tokyo Stock Exchange · 🇯🇵 Japan

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About Hobonichi Co

Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 3560.T. It has been listed since 16 March 2017. In the fiscal year to 31 August 2025, it reported revenue of ¥8.68bn and net income of ¥448.4m. At that date it held total assets of ¥6.92bn and shareholders' equity of ¥4.89bn.

Hobonichi Co., Ltd. engages in web media and product sales business. The company is headquartered in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo-To. The company went IPO on 2017-03-16. The firm is involved in the provision of contents through a free Website Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun and the direct sale to individuals by electronic shopping through the Website. Its main products include original designed stationery and groceries, among others. The firm is also involved in the wholesale of its main product Hobonichi Techo and other products, such as books. In addition, the Company is involved in the planning, operation and management of stores, galleries and event spaces TOBICHI, as well as the operation of the social networking service (SNS) application Dokonoko that posts photos of dogs and cats.

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Company facts

Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Media
Listed since
16 Mar 2017
Employees
128

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Shigesato ItoiPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Creative Officer, Representative Director, since 1979
  • Mr. Motoo SuzukiChief Financial Officer, Director of Administration, Director, since 2020
  • Ms. Ayako KoizumiChief Operating Officer, Vice President, Director of Product Business, Director, since 2013
  • Mr. Takayuki TsukagoshiIndependent Director
  • Mr. Hidetoshi YamamotoIndependent Director

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
0
Environment
0
Social
0
Governance
0

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Hobonichi Techo stationery sales drive strong customer loyalty in Japan.
  • Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun website provides free content attracting global users.
  • Dokonoko SNS application generates user engagement through pet photo sharing.

Weaknesses

  • Limited employee count of 128 hinders scalability in product development.
  • Narrow focus on stationery and groceries restricts market diversification.
  • Dependence on Tokyo headquarters limits regional market expansion.

Opportunities

  • Expanding Hobonichi Techo sales to international markets like the US.
  • Increasing e-commerce revenue through Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun platform.
  • Growing pet SNS market with Dokonoko application in Europe.

Threats

  • Competition from global stationery brands entering Japan market.
  • Economic downturn affecting discretionary spending on stationery.
  • Digital media saturation reducing free content appeal.

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