Our Mission & Vision
At Blue Ocean Okinawa Inc., we are driven by the strong belief that “Okinawa’s local revitalization will not end with just a slogan.” Since our founding on November 1, 2013, we have been dedicated to supporting local communities through the power of IT. Our core mission is to “update the region’s OS with innovation and technology,” fostering a safer, more prosperous, and digitally advanced Okinawa for everyone.
Who We Are
Blue Ocean Okinawa Inc. is a leading IT solutions provider with our headquarters located in Naha City, Okinawa. We operate with a capital of 25,000,000 JPY and have additional key operational sites, including the Miyakojima Telework Center and a branch in Taketomi. As a technical consulting firm deeply rooted in the local community, we are committed to delivering agile and truly neutral proposals that always prioritize the genuine needs of our clients and the region.
Our Business Domains & Key Initiatives
Our expertise spans four core business domains, where we leverage cutting-edge IT to address unique local challenges:
1. Local Revitalization & Regional Activation
We actively tackle critical regional issues such as population decline, employment, and wage disparities through innovative IT solutions.
- “Island Connect Okinawa”: Launched in 2015, this human resource development and utilization platform is a cornerstone of our efforts. It provides training and work opportunities for over 2,000 registered teleworkers across Okinawa, enabling them to secure stable incomes regardless of their location.
- Miyakojima Telework Center: To expand employment opportunities and address the need for high-security environments, we opened this center in November 2023. It offers a highly secure setting for “hub-based telework,” overcoming the challenges of individual home office security.
- FY2025 Remote Island Telework Hub Development Support Project: On May 12, 2025, we were proudly selected as the preferred negotiator for this significant project by Okinawa Prefecture. This initiative aims to overcome the geographical disadvantages of Okinawa’s remote islands by establishing and operating telework hubs in Miyakojima and Ishigaki (with potential for other islands). Our goal is to create environments for high-value-added telework, recruit and train 30 teleworkers, facilitate business matching, increase the average annual remuneration of teleworkers by 5%, and build sustainable business models that can operate autonomously beyond the project period.
2. Disaster Preparedness
We develop unique DX (Digital Transformation) solutions to significantly enhance regional disaster preparedness, with a strong focus on “mutual aid” and “safety confirmation”.
- “NearLink”: This DX solution for strengthening mutual aid enables residents to assist their neighbors using their smartphones during emergencies, fostering an efficient and effective community response.
- “GlassPhone for Disaster Prevention”: This high-speed mass calling system is designed for rapid safety confirmation, especially for those requiring evacuation support. It streamlines the process of creating evacuation lists and allows affected individuals to confirm their status with a simple button press. These solutions have been validated through real-world drills, demonstrating their practical effectiveness in making regional disaster prevention more efficient.
3. Educational ICT
We play a crucial role in supporting numerous educational institutions across Okinawa by designing, building, equipping, and managing advanced ICT systems and networks.
- Our projects include large-scale GIGA School Concept system and network implementations for Naha City (approximately 35,000 devices across over 70 schools) and Itoman City.
- We constructed a private cloud for the Naha City Board of Education, achieving 10 times faster network speeds with high cost-performance.
- We also provide essential information security solutions, such as the introduction of SKYSEA Client View for managing approximately 8,000 PCs, to protect sensitive data.
4. Regional Infrastructure Development
Leveraging our extensive knowledge of network systems, we plan, design, and implement diverse regional infrastructure projects.
- This includes the installation and management of wide-area public Wi-Fi networks (e.g., across all of Taketomi Town since 2017, and the recent completion of 9 new public Wi-Fi facilities across Okinawa).
- We have developed and integrated remote island resident discount card systems (e.g., for Taketomi Town, simplifying procedures with QR codes).
- Our work extends to planning and developing drone-based inter-island transport infrastructure, and installing large-scale digital signage in public facilities.
- We have also successfully optimized network infrastructure for large event venues accommodating up to 10,000 people, enhancing connectivity for international sports events.
Our Commitment & Strengths
What truly sets Blue Ocean Okinawa apart is our commitment to a truly neutral stance. Unlike approaches that push specific products or manufacturers, we deeply understand the fundamental challenges faced by our clients and the region. We then propose optimal solutions that are tailored to their unique circumstances, aiming to maximize long-term benefits and achieve both cost reduction and functional improvement simultaneously.
We combine our deep IT expertise with an intimate understanding of local conditions to co-create solutions. From initial planning and design to implementation and ongoing operation, we act as a true partner, accompanying our clients throughout the entire process. This “companion-style solution” is how we fulfill our mission of “updating the region’s OS with innovation and technology”.
Security & Trust
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of data security and privacy. Blue Ocean Okinawa is certified with the JAPHIC Mark since March 1, 2022. This certification demonstrates our robust system for managing and protecting personal information in strict accordance with Japan’s Personal Information Protection Law.
Basic Corporate Data
Company Name
Blue Ocean Okinawa Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Manabu Iwami
Office Address
Head Office :
〒900-0006 Omoro Park Terrace 3F, 4-6-17 Omoromachi, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
TEL：+81-98-917-4849
FAX：+81-98-963-6198
Email：info@boo-oki.com
Taketomi Office：
〒907-1434 201-120 Haemi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Established
November 1, 2013
Capital
25,000,000 yen
Major Businesses
- Regional Revitalization Consulting Business
- Regional Disaster Prevention Solution
- System / Network Integration Business
Downloads (Japanese)
Company Profile
Company Profile including actual results
Regional Disaster Prevention Solution “Glassphone”
Mutual assistance enhancement solution “NearLink”