SQUEEZE Inc. (Head Office: Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido; CEO: Shinichi Tatebayashi; Securities Code: 558A; hereinafter “the Company”), a company driving AX (AI Transformation) in the hotel and tourism industry, will open “Minn Namba Nipponbashi,” an apartment hotel located in Osaka’s Nipponbashi district. The property is owned and developed by Daiichi Realtor Co., Ltd., while SQUEEZE is responsible for the entire project, from planning and system implementation to on-site operations.
Located in Osaka’s Nipponbashi Ota Road, one of Japan’s leading centers of anime, gaming, and character culture, the property is designed to meet the growing demand for group and family travel driven by the recovery of inbound tourism. With guest rooms accommodating up to eight guests, the hotel provides an ideal environment for multi-person stays.
Furthermore, inspired by the concepts of “Wakon-Yosai” (Japanese spirit with Western learning), which harmonizes traditional Japanese values with modern sensibilities, and the Osaka aesthetic of “Iki” (refined sophistication), the hotel creates a memorable environment for both domestic and international guests. Leveraging its location in the heart of Japanese culture, the property is designed with the flexibility to accommodate future IP collaborations, creating a new stay experience through which guests can engage more deeply with Japanese culture.
■ Emerging Accommodation Demand in Osaka Nipponbashi Ota Road
Osaka Nipponbashi Ota Road is one of Japan’s most prominent hubs for subculture, attracting visitors from around the world with its concentration of anime, gaming, and character-related attractions. In recent years, alongside the recovery of inbound tourism, demand has grown for group stays centered around travel with friends and “oshi-katsu” (fan activities), increasing the need for accommodations that can host multiple guests together.
Against this backdrop of evolving cultural tourism and accommodation demand, the property is positioned as a new hospitality hub for travelers visiting Japan specifically to experience Japanese culture.
■ Space Design Created for Content-Driven Stays of Up to Eight Guests
The property is designed around the concepts of “Wakon-Yosai,” which blends traditional Japanese values with contemporary sensibilities, and Osaka’s distinctive spirit of “Iki.” All guest rooms exceed 40㎡ and feature bunk-bed configurations, enabling accommodations for up to eight guests. By utilizing vertical space efficiently, the design creates an open and comfortable environment. The hotel delivers a stay experience centered on the value of sharing time together, offering comfort and a sense of connection for groups and families.
Looking ahead, the property has also been designed with flexibility for future IP collaborations. By leveraging its strong affinity with Japanese culture, it can accommodate a wide range of thematic spatial experiences. Beyond its lodging function, the hotel proposes a new form of urban stay that can also serve as a destination for cultural experiences.
■ Future Outlook
Going forward, the Company will promote initiatives that leverage the property’s location in the heart of Japanese culture while exploring collaborations based on its affinity with content and entertainment. Through the creation of spaces where the stay itself becomes an experience, the hotel aims to establish a new urban lifestyle stay concept that extends beyond the traditional boundaries of accommodation.
In addition, the Company plans to use this property as a foundation for expanding a model of group-oriented hotels in cultural destination districts, supporting future business growth.
■ Property Overview
Property Name: Minn Namba Nipponbashi
Address: 1-1-25 Nipponbashi Nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005, Japan
Access:
5-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line and Sennichimae Line
5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nipponbashi Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line
8-minute walk from Namba Station on the Nankai Line and Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Number of Rooms: 48
Maximum Guest Capacity: 299
Scheduled Opening: late June 2026
Owner: Daiichi Realtor Co., Ltd.
Official Website:
https://staytuned.asia/ja/brands/minn/hotels/minn-namba-nipponbashi
■ About “Minn – your second home”
“Minn” is a hotel brand whose name combines “minna” (meaning “everyone”) and “inn,” built around the concept of “staying together.” Centered on rooms of 25㎡ or larger equipped with kitchens, Minn provides spaces designed for a living-like stay experience. Through a 24-hour cloud-based reception and keyless operations, the brand delivers a seamless hospitality experience from arrival to departure.
【Minn Brand Page: https://staytuned.asia/ja/brands/minn 】
■ SQUEEZE Inc. was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market on April 22, 2026
URL: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000015235.html
■ About SQUEEZE Inc.
Company Name: SQUEEZE Inc.
Listing: TSE Growth Market (Securities Code: 558A)
Head Office: 1-52 Sakae-cho, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan
Founded: September 1, 2014
CEO: Shinichi Tatebayashi
Business Description: Provision of the AX (AI Transformation) platform centered on the next-generation operations platform “suitebook”; development and provision of AI-powered operational platforms for the hospitality industry; hotel planning and operations; and operational support services through BPO
URL: https://squeeze-inc.co.jp/
