About Kotobus Group
We introduce the philosophy and company overview of Kotobus.
Top Message
Something New!
The reality for Japanese companies is that only half survive over 20 years.
Kotobus has navigated the challenging business world for over half a century. Our journey has been neither easy nor straightforward.
Innovation, scrap & build repeatedly. It is because we continued to embrace change and challenges that we have surpassed 65 years.
The DNA of Kotobus, the spirit of "Something New," has been passed down continuously.
Without being confined to the conventional framework of a bus company or travel agency, we aim to deliver happiness to everyone involved through free thinking and teamwork, continuously growing as a company.
Representative Director: Taijiro Kusunoki
- Management Philosophy
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For the People
“People” refers to our customers, partners, and colleagues working together. We aim to be a company that values bonds and brings happiness to everyone involved through our business.
- Mission
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To Grow into a Leading Company in Shikoku
A company recognized by everyone within and outside Shikoku, one that many have experienced its services. A company that continues to be highly profitable, paying sufficient salaries to ensure employee happiness and highly contributing to the local community. A company that attracts talented individuals, making them proud to work here.
- Core Values
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Something New!
We embrace change and challenge the demands of the times. We strive to create innovative services that deliver "emotion" and "excitement," unconstrained by conventional thinking.
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Connected Mind!
Through one-on-one communication that is unique to each individual, we value the concept of "creating customers" by nurturing fans, repeat customers, and related populations.
Kotobus Group Initiatives
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Safety Initiatives
Kotobus is the first bus company in Shikoku to obtain the international standard 'ISO39001 (Road Traffic Safety)' certification.
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CSR（Corporate Social Responsibility）
Kotobus Group has launched a project called "Kotobus ECO," implementing eco-driving campaigns, Cool Biz & Warm Biz, energy-saving initiatives, and more.
Executive Introduction
Representative Director: Taijiro Kusunoki
CEO of Kotobus Group
Representative Director of Kotobus Communications Co., Ltd.
Director of Kotobus MX Co., Ltd.
Director of Shikoku Pilgrimage Center Co., Ltd.
Member of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Charter Bus Fare and Fee System WG" Follow-up Meeting
Chairman of the Japan Local Taxi Associatio
General Manager of the Sharing Economy Association, Kagawa
- 2000
- Joined Shin-Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd.
- 2005
- Joined Cab Station Group; established Kosoku Bus.com Co., Ltd., became Representative Director
- 2007
- Appointed Representative Director of Shin-Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd.
（now Kotobus Communications Co., Ltd.; current position） - 2011
- Appointed Director of Kotobus Co., Ltd.
- 2013
- Appointed Representative Director of Kotobus Co., Ltd. (current position)
Executive Managing Director: Shimpei Nishikawa
CFO of Kotobus Group
Representative Director of Kotobus MX Co., Ltd.
- 2004
- Joined Shin-Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd.
- 2010
- Appointed Director of Shin-Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd.
- 2013
- Appointed Director of Kotobus Co., Ltd.
- 2018
- Appointed Executive Managing Director of Kotobus Co., Ltd. (current position)
- 2022
- Appointed Representative Director of Kotobus MX Co., Ltd. (current position)
Director: Ikushi Miyamoto
CSO of Kotobus Group
Director of Kotobus MX Co., Ltd.
- 2003
- Joined Shin-Nihon Tourist Co., Ltd.
- 2014
- Transferred to Kotobus Co., Ltd.
- 2023
- Appointed Director of Kotobus Co., Ltd. (current position)
Advisory Board
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Takao Kamisawa
Representative Director of United Ownership Pte. Ltd.
Founder of DMM Eikaiwa -
Isao Iijima
Representative Director of Support Express Co., Ltd.
Representative of Iijima Administrative Scrivener Office -
Koji Seno
Representative Director of Prism Co., Ltd.
President of Kagawa Chapter,
Shikoku Association of Management Consultants -
Yasunori Okitsu
Representative of Office Okitsu
Former Director of Domestic and Inbound Travel Promotion, Japan Association of Travel Agents Group Company Overview
Organization chart
Group Company Overview
Kotobus Co., Ltd.
| Company Name | Kotobus Co., Ltd. |
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| Head Office | 1045-1 Gojo, Kotohira-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa 766-0003, Japan |
| Sales Offices |
Takamatsu Office：1F, 5-4-18, Asahimachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa 760-0065, Japan Tokushima Office：1456-12, Haramidan i,Kizu ,Muyach o,Naru to,Tokushima 552-0 021,Japan Kochi Office： Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture Tokyo Office：Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Bus Standby Locations | Matsuyama：Otemachi, Matsuyama, Ehime |
| Representative | Taijiro Kusunoki |
| Capital | 60 million yen |
| Business Activities |
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| Registrations |
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Kotobus MX Co., Ltd.
| Company Name | Kotobus MX Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 278-1 Yoshinoshita,Manno-cho,Nakatado-gun,Kagawa 766-0003,Japan |
| Sales Office | Kotohira Office：1045-1 Gojo,Kotohira-cho,Nakatado-gun,Kagawa 766-0003,Japan |
| Representative | Shimpei Nishikawa |
| Capital | 10 million yen |
| Business Activities | General passenger automobile transport business (taxi) |
| Registration |
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Kotobus Communications Co., Ltd.
| Company Name | Kotobus Communications Co., Ltd. |
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| Location | 1F,5-4-18 Asahimachi,Takamatsu,Kagawa 760-0065,Japan |
| Representative | Taijiro Kusunoki |
| Capital | 54 million yen |
| Business Activities | Operations management |
Shikoku Pilgrimage Center Co., Ltd.
| Company Name | Shikoku Pilgrimage Center Co., Ltd. |
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| Location | 1F, 5-4-18 Asahimachi,Takamatsu,Kagawa 760-0065,Japan |
| Representative | Hiromi Yamagami |
| Capital | 10 million yen |
| Business Activities | Travel agency |
| Registration | Kotobus Co., Ltd. Agent |
History
| 1956 | Established Kotohira Taxi Co., Ltd. at 725-13 Kotohira-cho with a capital of 1.9 million yen |
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| 1961 | Obtained license for general charter passenger automobile transport business |
| 1968 | Registered domestic travel business |
| 1969 | Changed to Kotobus Co., Ltd. and moved the head office to 560-1 Enokii, Kotohira-cho |
| 1976 | Increased capital to 7 million yen |
| 1977 | Started operations at Takamatsu Sales Office |
| 1978 | Increased capital to 25 million yen |
| 1983 | Increased capital to 40 million yen |
| 1986 | Increased capital to 60 million yen |
| 1998 | Changed registration to Kagawa Prefecture Travel Agency Registration No. 2-194 |
| 2002 | Board of Directors re-election, appointed Tetsuo Kusunoki as Representative Director |
| 2003 | Started Udon Taxi (registered trademark) |
| 2005 | Started highway bus business 'Kotobus Express' |
| 2007 | Moved head office to 1228-1 Kotohira-cho |
| 2012 | Established Tokushima Sales Office in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture |
| 2013 | 'Kotobus Express' approved as a highway route bus |
| 2013 | Board of Directors re-election, appointed Taijiro Kusunoki as Representative Director |
| 2016 | Established Regional Revitalization Department and Inbound Business Department |
| 2017 | Opened KOTOHIRA TRIP BASE Kotori |
| 2018 | Acquired Tour Operator Quality Certification |
| 2019 | Integrated Shin-Nihon Tourist's travel business into Kotobus |
| 2019 | Merged with Manno Taxi Co., Ltd. |
| 2020 | Launched the nation's first online bus tour |
| 2022 | Integrated Manno Taxi Co., Ltd. and Kotobus Co., Ltd.'s taxi division to establish Kotobus MX Co., Ltd. |
| 2023 | Opened Kotori Coworking & Hostel Takamatsu |
| 2024 | Opened Kotori Coworking & Hostel Kotohiraン |