Thank you for taking my card.A-commerce works from two bases, Tokyo and Shimonoseki, helping companies enter Asian and European markets, building a drone business in western Japan, and developing a regional hub in Shimonoseki. This page is a short guide to who we are and what we do.
ABOUTYosh Akiba
Yoshikazu (Yosh) AkibaCEO, A-commerce Inc. / CEO, AC Trading Inc.
Founded A-commerce in 2007 as an independent advisory for trade and business investment between Europe, China, ASEAN and Japan. Also runs AC Trading, an importer of Italian foods (cheese, wine, olive oil, tomatoes and frozen pasta).
- 14 years at Mitsui & Co., Japan’s leading trading house — Chief Manager of the food business unit, with postings in Tokyo, Kyushu, Shanghai (Senior Manager, Food Dept., 2003–2005) and Europe; business experience across more than 40 countries
- Visiting Researcher, Waseda University (since 2008)
- Director, Japan Drone Show Association
- Overseas Business Advisor to Kumamoto City and Shimonoseki City
OUR BUSINESSFive business lines
- 01Global Business SupportMarket entry into Europe, China and ASEAN, local company set-up, trading and halal compliance
- 02Drones (DSS)Licensed pilot school, drone light shows, inspection and surveying, aerial filming, disaster response
- 03Regional Revitalization (XCM)X-Culture Magazzino, a mixed-use hub in Shimonoseki for community, culture and talent development
- 04Corporate TrainingPre-assignment training for expatriates, trade and AI workshops, university lectures
- 05SeminarsTalks for companies and local governments on global business, drones and regional development
CONTACTOffices
SHIMONOSEKI OFFICE1-21 Yoshimi-furushuku, Shimonoseki
Yamaguchi, Japan (X-Culture Magazzino)
Tel
+81-83-286-7000
LIAISON OFFICESShanghai · Kuala Lumpur · Milano
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VIDEO PODCASTTokyo & Shimonoseki to the World
A casual video series where I talk about our projects and what I am thinking about. Currently in Japanese only.
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