Akiko Iwashita, CEO
Graduated from Takushoku University’s Department of International Business in the Commerce Faculty.
Undertook a student exchange in Australia and New Zealand while at university.
Started working at Nippon Travel Agency working in Solution Business.
After leaving Nippon Travel Agency, began working as a web consultant for Arukukoto Co., Ltd.
2014: Introduced American donut brand, L’il Orbits, to mobile sales and launched “L’il Orbits Wagon”
2016: Founded Lil World Ltd. Launched the TABERUKOTO site to assist restaurants with inbound visitors.
Interests: travelling, the beach, sport and food!
Corporate Identity
- L’il World works to become a bridge connecting Japan and the world.
- L’il World’s business projects create and grow friendships throughout the world based on understanding and enjoying everything wonderful about Japan.
Company Overview
| Company Name | Lil World Ltd. |
| Managing Director | Akiko Iwashita |
| Address | Nanyoudai, Hachioji City, Tokyo |
| Tel | 080-3494-9011 |
| contact@lilworld.co.jp | |
| Business Areas | – Inbound visitor business – Regional revitalization business – Other projects – Marketing and sales support |
| Clients include | – Restaurants – Local government bodies – Marketing companies – Advertising companies – Food and beverage associations – Independent agencies – International event management companies |
| Main Bank | Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Tama Branch |
Media Mentions
2015: Tama NAVI
2015: Hiragana Times
2016: March edition of Rugby Magazine “Balnibari Collaboration Project”
2016: October edition of Business Change Navi “100 Top Companies Supporting the Future of Tourism”
2016: April edition of Rugby Magazine “Go Rugby Project”
2017: Industry Information Kawasaki
Awards
2017: Received the Kawasaki Entrepreneur Award, the Japan Industry Association Award and the People’s Award at the Kawasaki Entrepreneur Audition
2017: Received the Tokyo Innovative Services Division’s Special Award at the Tokyo Going-Global Innovations Competition