Ramps

Ramps Inc. is a purpose-driven startup based in Higashikawa, Hokkaido, committed to redefining the value of local communities and leading the way toward a better future for the planet. We build platforms and services that bridge regional communities with urban residents, spanning tourism, hospitality, digital innovation, and community development. At the heart of our mission lies a deep sense of urgency: the fear that the richness of local life may quietly disappear. In an era marked by climate change and population decline, we believe that vibrant local communities hold the key to a more sustainable and connected future. Through technology, thoughtful design, and human connection, we strive to co-create long-lasting systems that support this future. Our core products include: ・ensembles – a membership-based community app that connects people to the culture, nature, and everyday experiences of regional Japan, enabling meaningful relationships between urban visitors and local communities. ・tomarin – a next-generation platform that unifies reservation, guest, and regional data management for small-scale accommodations, while also powering a community credit system that allows guests to earn future stays by hosting others — creating a circular hospitality economy rooted in trust and reciprocity. By working closely with local governments and residents, we aim to build a new kind of social infrastructure that connects cities and rural areas, people and people, the past and the future. Rooted in local wisdom, we create value that resonates globally.