About

Sakura Select

Sakura Select is brand of ArtCo Inc.(ArtCo株式会社). Its sister brand, Sakura Stay, a rental accommodations for international travelers visiting Japan.

It's a curated brand dedicated to bringing quality Japanese goods to customers around the world. We carefully choose products that reflect the craftsmanship, practicality, and understated beauty of Japanese design. Rather than following short-lived trends, we focus on items that offer real value through durability, everyday usefulness, and timeless appeal. We believe true quality is something you can see, feel, and trust over time.

Message from the CEO

Japan is currently undergoing significant social change. While shifts in population structure and the maturation of the domestic market continue to reshape the business environment, global interest in Japanese products, services, and culture is steadily growing. In this context, we believe there is an expanding opportunity to create new value by connecting Japan with the rest of the world.

ArtCo Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, is committed to integrating three core areas—international trade, accommodation and tourism, and digital solutions (AI/Web)—to facilitate smoother cross-border flows of people, goods, and information, while generating new business opportunities and user experiences.

We do not see our role as simply delivering products or providing services. Rather, by combining real-world needs identified on the ground with the efficiency and optimization made possible through digital technology, we aim to deliver value that is clear, practical, and trustworthy for our customers. In the field of trade, we strive to bring the appeal of Japanese products and brands to global markets. In accommodation and tourism, we aim to offer visitors experiences that are both comfortable and reflective of local character. At the same time, we actively leverage AI and web technologies to support the continuous evolution and enhancement of all our businesses.

In an era of rapid change, we believe it is essential to remain flexible, embrace challenges, and build trust through constant incremental improvement. ArtCo will continue to work together with customers and partners in Japan and abroad to turn new possibilities into reality and create value that contributes to a better future.

As a company rooted in the local community while connected to the world, we will continue moving forward step by step. We remain fully committed to meeting the expectations of all those who support us and to creating lasting value through our ongoing efforts.

History

  • 2026/03 - Paypal payment enabled.
  • 2026/03 - Sakura Select launched.
  • 2025/12 - Sakura Stay Hikari launched on Airbnb & Booking.com, 117 guests booked(till Mar 2026), 5 stars awarded by our great guests.
  • 2025/05 - Sakura Stay Tamashii launched on Airbnb & Booking.com, 520 guests booked(till Mar 2026), 5 stars awarded by our great guests.
  • 2025/04 - ArtCo Inc. established in Osaka Japan.