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Corporate Name K'matrix Co., Ltd
Founded
2011
President
Chief Executive Officer
Koji Hamada
Address
96-1 Kishine-cho, Yokohama-shi Kohoku-ku, Kanagawa, Japan
IP Tel/Fax
+81-45-717-6995
Description of Business
  • African Market Entry Support

  • Research & Consulting Services

  • Real Estate Development

  • Administrative Procedures Support

License
Building Lots and Buildings Trading License
Real Estate License Number (Kanagawa Prefecture, No. 32844)

Corporate Name

K’matrix Co., Ltd


Founded

2011


President

Chief Executive Officer
Koji Hamada


Address

96-1 Kishine-cho,
Yokohama-shi Kohoku-ku,
Kanagawa,
Japan


IP Tel/Fax

045-717-6995


Description of Business

African Market Entry Support
Research & Consulting Services
Real Estate Development
Administrative Procedures Support


License

 

Building Lots and Buildings Trading License
Real Estate License Number (Kanagawa Prefecture, No. 32844)


Partnership

We have formed a partnership with Nicky Consultants, a consulting firm based in East Africa.

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Chief Executive Officer
Koji Hamada

Welcome to K’MTRIX CO.,LTD

Today’s business environment is becoming increasingly challenging.
With a rapidly aging population, demographic decline population, and a shrinking workforce, the number of challenges continues to increase. The time when products sold simply because they were made is long gone, and markets are inevitably contracting across virtually every sector.

Major corporations have already begun to look overseas and expand their operations beyond Japan. However, these large companies make up only about 0.3% of all Japanese businesses—and even among them, not all have the financial strength to sustain such ventures. Mergers, acquisitions, and business realignments are becoming common, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for over 99% of all companies in Japan, are left to navigate an uncertain future—one that can only be described as a struggle for survival.

To survive, companies must look beyond domestic efforts.
It is no longer enough to rely solely on internal strengths. Businesses must increase their value by forming strategic partnerships with companies in the same industry, across sectors, or even with public institutions. Expanding into overseas markets is essential. Yet in reality, many businesses—especially SMEs—are already dedicating most of their resources to daily operations and R&D. They often lack the time, expertise, or networks to explore new markets or establish collaborative frameworks with government agencies.

This is especially true for regional SMEs, which face added geographical challenges and have limited exposure to international markets.

At K’MATRIX, we help companies enhance their value through business collaboration, partnerships with government agencies, business matching, marketing strategies, and overseas expansion.
We specialize particularly in facilitating entry into East Africa—especially Kenya, a region with high growth potential—providing expert consulting services on trade and market development.

Our goal is to support regional revitalization in Japan while fostering mutual growth for communities and companies in both Japan and Africa.
We offer strategic business networks and global relationship-building opportunities for our clients.

This is made possible through our partnership with Nicky Consultants, a local firm in East Africa with deep expertise in the region.
By combining their on-the-ground insights with our strategic approach, we provide finely tuned consulting services that other firms find difficult to replicate.

Domestically, we are also committed to regional revitalization.
This includes identifying and developing new business opportunities, proposing development projects, and offering consulting services focused on revitalizing underutilized land and real estate in local cities.
With decades of experience in local government, we are ready to take on initiatives that public institutions alone cannot achieve.

The mission of K’MATRIX is to support business development in Japan and East Africa.
We aim to discover and develop profitable business opportunities, and to drive further growth for all stakeholders involved.

Chief Executive Officer
Koji Hamada

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Chief Executive Officer

Koji Hamada

A graduate of Nihon University with a degree in Political Economy from the College of Law, he was an active member of the university’s hardball baseball team and competed in the prestigious Tohto University Baseball League.

After graduation, he joined San-Jirushi Jozo Co., Ltd., a company based in his hometown of Mie Prefecture, where he was also active in the Tokai-Hokuriku Corporate Baseball League.

In 1979, he was first elected to the Ise City Council and went on to serve five consecutive terms. During his tenure, he held key positions including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Auditor.

In 1999, he was elected to the Mie Prefectural Assembly, where he served as Chair of the Special Committee on Administrative and Fiscal Reform and Chair of the Standing Committee on Education and Public Safety. As a local legislator, he played a significant role in attracting publicly listed companies to the region, implementing fiscal reforms such as the recovery of overpaid funds due to improper union activities by public school teachers, and promoting community development focused on improving public welfare.

From 2003 to 2017, he served as Director and General Manager of the General Affairs Department at Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center (JEVIC) in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

In 2011, he founded K’MATRIX Co., Ltd., where he continues to serve as President and CEO. Under his leadership, the company has expanded into various sectors, with a focus on logistics and transportation services.

In 2022, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette as part of the Spring Conferment of Decorations by the Government of Japan.

Principal Advisor

Yukisada Shimamura

After graduating from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University, he began his career at Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation. He later joined Clover Electronics Co., Ltd., where he served as Executive Vice President, supporting the company’s management and engaging in the manufacturing and export of electronic devices as well as game console processing.

He went on to hold key positions at Ajigawa Iron Works Co., Ltd., including General Manager of the General Affairs Department, and simultaneously served as Director and Head of AG Planning and Research Institute, where he led initiatives in CD-ROM software development and publishing.

Following his departure from corporate roles, he contributed to regional development as Advisor to the Mayor of Ise City for the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and as Tokyo Area Advisor to the Ise Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

He also served as Director of the Tourism Office at the Ise City Tourism Association (a public interest incorporated association), and continues to draw on his diverse experience as an Advisor to Japan BCP Co., Ltd. and through a consulting partnership with N.S. Consultant Co., Ltd., a real estate firm.

Currently, he remains highly active as an advisor connecting communities and businesses.
He is a licensed Real Estate Transaction Specialist (宅地建物取引士).

Chief Operating Officer

Minoru Okuyama

He joined Clover Electronics Co., Ltd. in 1967, where he successively held key positions including Manager of the Materials Department, General Affairs Manager, and General Manager of General Affairs. Throughout his tenure, he played a central role in the company’s growth and development, earning the deep trust of its executive leadership.

After retiring from Clover Electronics in 2008, he established Okuyama General Planning in 2010 and assumed the role of President.

Today, his company handles the purchase and sale of a wide range of vehicles, including industrial machinery, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and automobiles. With a strong commitment to quality, all products undergo thorough inspections at affiliated maintenance facilities.

Thanks to a reputation for high-quality products and sincere customer service, he continues to earn the trust of a broad client base.

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