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2026/08/26
Built the official website for the 18th Kumagawa Music Festival
Garoop built the official website for the 18th Kumagawa Music Festival, held in Hitoyoshi and Taragi, Kumamoto. Performers, concert programs, access, and FAQs are gathered on a single page that reads well on a phone.
Summary
When: 2026/08/26 (the festival itself ran on 2026/08/21 and 08/22)
- Concert details through access and FAQ, all on one page
- Past performance videos and webp images keep the page light to browse
2026/08/01
Provided the DX tool "FlowdeskG" to 54base
Garoop provided its DX tool "FlowdeskG" to 54base in Fukuoka. The calendar, which can be handled with simple scroll gestures, has been well received and keeps day-to-day scheduling smooth.
Summary
When: 2026/08/01
- A calendar you can handle with nothing but scrolling
- Continuing support for day-to-day DX, following our AIO work
2026/07/13
Provided an AI image-analysis tool to Kokoro no Kenko Kyoshitsu
Garoop provided an AI image-analysis tool to Kokoro no Kenko Kyoshitsu, which advocates "Sagara therapy." Powered by a local LLM, it runs offline and reads trends in a person's state of mind from an image.
Summary
When: 2026/07/13
- Runs on a local LLM, even in offline environments
- Image data stays on the device — nothing is sent externally
2026/07/05
Garu-chan featured on Flos Inc.'s website
Flos Inc. adopted Garoop's official character "Garu-chan," who now appears as a guide on the Flos website.
Summary
When: 2026/07/05
- An example of our official character "Garu-chan" used outside Garoop
- Appears as a site guide, helping the site feel approachable
2024/08/20
Business partnership with EasyBookz in India
Garoop entered a business partnership with EasyBookz, a BPO company in India, connecting Indian talent and technology with Japanese companies to support overseas expansion and DX.
Summary
When: 2024/08/20
- Support on both fronts: Japanese expansion into India and the use of Indian talent
- Also working on talent exchange in the semiconductor and DX fields
2023/11/19
Held a guest class at Nagasaki Commercial High School
Our CEO held a guest class on entrepreneurship and IT for the Information Department of Nagasaki Commercial High School, sharing why it matters to take action.
Summary
When: 2023/11/19 (class held on 11/17)
- A class on entrepreneurship and IT for Information Department students
- Part of our ongoing work with schools
February 1
Opened a new base at Nagasaki Business Support Plaza
Garoop opened a new base at Nagasaki Business Support Plaza. Working with overseas startups, we offer online IT learning to high school students in Nagasaki, free of charge in principle.
Summary
When: February 1
- Online IT learning for high school students in Nagasaki, free of charge in principle
- A learning program run together with startups in India
2024/06/22
Spoke at a Kyushu Sangyo University symposium
Garoop CEO Yamashita spoke as a panelist at the Kyushu Sangyo University symposium "REAL JAPAN PROJECT."
Summary
When: Held: 2024/06/22 (university article published: 2024/06/28)
- Joined the panel discussion at "REAL JAPAN PROJECT"
- Credited as a panelist in the university's official article
2024/12/19
Released GaroopTV
We released GaroopTV. Viewers can talk with AI while watching AI-made works — a place where children can learn while having fun.
Summary
When: 2024/12/19
- Watch AI works and talk with AI on the same screen
- Complete missions to earn points and exchange them for gifts
2024/10/20
Featured in Zaikai Kyushu ONLINE's "Two of Us"
An interview with Garoop CEO Yamashita ran in the "Two of Us" series in Zaikai Kyushu ONLINE (November 2024 issue).
Summary
When: Published: 2024/10/20
- CEO Yamashita featured in the "Two of Us" interview series
- Introduces our work creating places to get familiar with generative AI
Past initiative
Met with students at Japan Designer Academy Kyushu
At Japan Designer Academy Kyushu, we met with students interested in Live2D and VTuber work and introduced our character "Garu-chan."
Summary
When: Held as one of our past initiatives
- Exchanged ideas with students interested in Live2D and VTuber work
- Also shared how the character "Garu-chan" was created
Past initiative
Carried out AIO work for 54base in Fukuoka
Garoop carried out AIO work for 54base, organizing their site's information with generative-AI search in mind so it comes across clearly to AI.
Summary
When: Carried out ahead of the FlowdeskG rollout (2026/08/01)
- Reworked information design with generative-AI search in mind
- The engagement that led to our later FlowdeskG rollout
Ongoing service
Offering AIO services for businesses
Search is expanding from SEO to AIO. Garoop offers AIO services for businesses — feel free to get in touch if you are considering it.
Summary
When: Available now (inquiries welcome at any time)
- Information design for generative-AI search, alongside SEO
- Support from reviewing your current site through to improvements
2024/12/18
Released Garoop Tanko
We released Garoop Tanko, a school where children learn generative AI and IT by actually using them.
Summary
When: 2024/12/18
- A generative-AI school for children, learned by doing
- Partner-company curricula and a familiar character make it easy to keep going
2024/12/17
Released Garoop Novel
We released Garoop Novel, where you can enjoy AI-generated stories and news on a single site.
Summary
When: 2024/12/17
- A portal where AI-generated fiction and news sit side by side
- "Park News" also delivers entertainment articles
2024/12/16
Released Garuchan Land
We released Garuchan Land, where you can get hands-on with AI while playing browser games.
Summary
When: 2024/12/16
- Browser games that let you get hands-on with AI while playing
- No install needed — try it straight from your browser
2024/12/15
Released Garuchan AI
We released Garuchan AI. Chat with Garu-chan and use generative AI casually.
Summary
When: 2024/12/15
- A conversational AI you use by chatting with Garu-chan
- Chat, image generation, and video generation from one screen
