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ID Holdings to Create a New Style by Fusing World-Renowned Japanese Cuisine and IT

NEWS 2024-04-18

2024/4/18
ID Holdings Co., Ltd.


ID Holdings to Create a New Style by Fusing World-Renowned Japanese Cuisine and IT


 ID Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masaki Funakoshi; hereinafter referred to as "our company") and INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT AMERICA INC. (Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Representative: Miho Owens; hereinafter referred to as "IDA") have decided to establish a subsidiary and open a branch of the popular Japanese ramen restaurant "Rishiri Ramen Miraku" in Boston.

■ Background and Purpose of the New Company

 IDA, which has been conducting IT research and development activities for many years, has also been expanding its business partnerships across various industries to build new business models. By entering the globally renowned Japanese food industry, we aim to create a successful new business model of "Smart Japanese Food" that leverages high-quality IT. This initiative will also contribute to SDGs activities through cultural export.


■ Overview of the New Company


Company Name: i-collab X

Shareholder: IDA(100%)

Representative: Miho Owens

Store Name: Miraku Boston ―Partners with ID Group

Business Activities: Opening of "Rishiri Ramen Miraku" in the United States, IT planning, and overall management

Opening Date: 2024

Store URL:Miraku Boston website (miraku-usa.com)

 "Rishiri Ramen Miraku," managed by HiR LLC, is a popular ramen shop known as "the most difficult-to-reach famous restaurant in Japan" and has been awarded the Bib Gourmand by Michelin for two consecutive terms.
This time, the ID Group, an IT company, will take on the global expansion of this Japanese brand through an unprecedented business partnership, aiming for success.