Be the bridge to your dreams.
Your starting line to connect with the world as your true self.
B.RIDGE Inc. is a company that creates safe opportunities for Japanese people and Japanese language learners around the world to connect across education, culture, language, and borders. As a real bridge connecting people to people, countries to countries, and dreams to reality, we provide opportunities for everyone to take their first step into the world in their own way.
Company Profile
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| Company Name | B.RIDGE Inc. |
|---|---|
| Established | August 1, 2025 |
| Representative | Akihiro Ota |
| Address | 10-5 Tenjinmae, Takamatsu City, Kagawa 760-0018 Takamatsu Central Sky Building 3F south, Japan |
| Capital | 2,000,000 JPY |
| Corporate Number | 2470001020840 |
| Contact | one.ii.seventy@gmail.com 090-7143-1068 |
| Business Hours | Weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
The Meaning Behind the Name “B.RIDGE”
The word “Bridge” reflects our desire to become a bridge connecting people to people, countries to countries, and dreams to reality. To express the many dimensions of growth and challenge, we gave multiple meanings to the initial “B.”
- Be: to be true to yourself and become who you want to be
- Bold: to take courageous first steps
- Build: to build the future and meaningful relationships
- Beyond: to go beyond boundaries and limitations
“RIDGE” also suggests a path, a high point, and a direction forward—symbolizing a higher perspective, global connection, and the courage to carve out one’s own way.
Our Businesses
We provide opportunities to connect safely with the world through international exchange, education, and language partnership services.
International Exchange
Ohanasi Kagawa
Our flagship service, Ohanasi Kagawa, is an international exchange community where Japanese people and Japanese language learners abroad can meet online in a safe environment and communicate in both Japanese and English.
Online Japanese School
Ohanasi Japanese Language School
We support Japanese language learners worldwide through one-on-one online lessons tailored to each learner, from casual learning to JLPT preparation.
Language Partner Service
Ohanasi Kagawa VIP
This is a screening-based language partner matching service designed for serious learners. We create a safe environment where Japanese people and overseas Japanese learners can build meaningful connections.
B.RIDGE in Numbers
Key figures that clearly demonstrate our track record and credibility.
(as of March 2026)
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Our Founding Story
Akihiro Ota, the founder, realized something important while studying English in his hometown of Kagawa before leaving for university in the United States: even if you study English seriously, there are very few chances in everyday life to actually speak with people from overseas.
He wanted real opportunities to use the language, but those opportunities simply did not exist around him. So he decided to create them himself. That decision led to the launch of Ohanasi Kagawa, an international exchange community that quickly grew into offline events with nearly 50 participants each time.
Later, when he moved to the United States for university, the community was temporarily paused. Then the COVID-19 pandemic began. During a time when people could no longer go outside freely, he realized that Ohanasi Kagawa could be brought online to reconnect people safely.
Within about one year, the online community grew to more than 3,000 participants from over 55 countries. After successfully raising 2 million yen through crowdfunding, he built a sustainable business model and expanded into services such as an online Japanese school and a language partner program.
Target Audience
Japanese people learning English, and Japanese language learners primarily from English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other parts of Europe.
Concept
A starting point where young people can stay true to their own values and take their first step into the world. Across education, culture, language, and borders, we build a real bridge that helps people dream and move toward making those dreams real.
What We Value Most
- Creating a first step toward the world beyond the physical and psychological isolation of island life
- Making encounters with others a catalyst for a more authentic life
- Becoming a crossroads where dreams and passion come together to shape the future
Mission / Vision / Value
Create a society where people can connect with the world safely and easily
We aim to build a society where Japanese people and people around the world who love Japan can create connections with ease and peace of mind, while giving Japanese youth more opportunities to look outward and expand their possibilities.
Become the world’s leading platform for meaningful cross-cultural connection
We strive to become the number one platform connecting Japanese people with people around the world who love Japan, while supporting the global sharing of Japan’s appeal and providing meaningful education for the next generation.
Freedom / Connection / Flexibility
We respect each person’s individuality, foster meaningful connection, and deliver value flexibly across cultures, borders, and changing times.
Message from the Representative
The greatest personal experience that led me to create this company was finding a truly trustworthy friend in the world. During my student years, I often felt that I had never experienced a friendship where I could genuinely connect heart to heart.
That changed when I began studying English and met my best friend from Sweden. For the first time, I felt what it meant to have a real friendship built on deep mutual understanding. Even if it may feel difficult within Japan alone, once you look outward to the world, it becomes possible to find truly meaningful connections. That realization changed my life.
At the heart of B.RIDGE Inc. is the hope that more people around the world can discover those kinds of life-changing relationships. I believe that even one true connection can transform a person’s life in a profound way.
Representative Profile & Achievements
Team Members
Meet the trusted people who support and strengthen the work of B.RIDGE Inc.
Fumiaki Adachi
Executive Officer / Vice President
Studied at Sierra College in the United States and achieved a GPA of 4.0. After about 12 years at Tokuyama Corporation in domestic and overseas chemical plant operations, safety management, and personnel training—including work on a new plant launch in Malaysia—he now applies that experience to improving service quality and building a sustainable operating foundation for B.RIDGE’s international exchange and education businesses.
Satomi Wakabayashi
Japanese School Manager
As the manager supporting Ohanasi Japanese Language School, she is responsible for creating an environment where both students and teachers can continue learning with confidence. Through day-to-day operations and close communication, she helps deliver a high-quality learning experience.
Media & Featured Introductions
B.RIDGE and its community have been introduced by multiple YouTubers, showing growing outside interest in the value and impact of our activities.
Contact
For inquiries about B.RIDGE Inc., partnerships, interviews, or services, please feel free to contact us via the email address below.
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Through safe and meaningful opportunities for people to connect, B.RIDGE Inc. expands the possibilities of learning, friendship, and cross-cultural exchange. Please reach out by email for any questions or inquiries.
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