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A smoother Urban movement by Self-drive ropeway “Zippar”

“Zippar” is a transportation system that contributes to urban development.
We have found value in the space on the road, which has been a dead space until today.
With Zippar, which has excellent convenience, safety and economy,
we will create a world without traffic congestion, and where everyone can easily access the station.

Features of Zippar

01 Low cost

Low cost
Combination of lightweight carrier and pillar

Compared to the existing monorail, Zipper costs about 1/5 (1.5 billion yen/ km) and can be constructed in 1 year.

02 Free design

Free design
Zippar enables curves that were previously difficult for ropeways.

Unlike the existing ropeway, Zippar has an independent rope and carrier, so curves and branches are free to create for designing a flexible route.

03 Automatic driving

Automatic driving
Technology to realize high-frequency transportation infrastructure.

By automatic driving, there is no need to be bothered by shortage of drivers. It is also free to adjust the number of vehicles according to rush hours or routes depending on users’ amount.

04 Comfortable & Secure driving

Comfortable & Secure driving
Smooth and secure driving on two ropes and rails.

The safety of the drive unit will be approved in 2024. Zippar adopts a two-rope type that can operate up to 30m/s wind speed.(1.5 times the wind speed of a single-rope type ropeway can operate.)

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Design of Zippar

zipparのデザイン

Design with a sense of security

The X-frame, which encloses the entire cabin from below, provides a great sense of security and inclusiveness. It is a design that gives a sense of security and safety as a public transportation system.

Design that blends into the cityscape.

We aim for a natural design that blends into the cityscape. With its advanced but not overly assertive shape and color design, it blends naturally into the cityscape without any discomfort.

Awards and Accolades

2023.6「EY Innovative Startup 2023」

2023.9 「HeCNOS Award」

2023.11「Japan Mobility Show Pitch Contest & Award Outstanding Performance Award Infrastructure×Mobility」

NEWS PICKS Make Money

Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022

NEWS PICKS Make Money

The 3rd Make Money Grand Prize on NEWS PICKS

Kanagawa Pref Governor's Award

Kanagawa Pref Governor's Award on the 2nd Kanagawa Student Business Plan Contest

Press Releases

Notice regarding new management structure
Zip Infrastructure Co., Ltd. accepts a secondment from Chodai Co., Ltd., a company that develops infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
Zip Infrastructure lists Summer Research Event "Learn About Future Vehicles: Zippar!" on Railway Plaza operated by Yashima & Co., Ltd.
Zip Infrastructure concluded a Partnership Agreement with Fukushima Robot Test Field.
Zip Infrastructure concluded a MOU with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) of the Philippines
Zip Infrastructure concludes a Partnership Agreement with Kanagawa Prefecture
Partnership Agreement with FD One Co., Ltd.
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Media Coverage

NTV
(February 4, 2024)
Nikkei Newspaper
Nikkei Newspaper：
“Heading to Senaga Island by Ropeway: Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Considers Introducing Self-Driving System”
(February 3, 2024)
Nikkei X Trend
Nikkei X Trend (Nikkei BP)：
“100 Growing Companies in 2024”
(January 13, 2024)
TOYO KEIZAI ONLINE
TOYO KEIZAI ONLINE：
Ropeway + Monorail? What is “Zippar”
(November 10, 2023)
Horiemon Channel
Horiemon Channel：
Horiemon Takes a Test Ride on the Next-Generation Transportation System 'Zippar'! Transforming the Future of Lifestyle through Transportation
(August 4, 2023)
mirai no arukikata
TV TOKYO Corporation
(February 23, 2023)

Sponsors

CHODAI CO., LTD.

CHODAI CO., LTD.

Biogon Pictures Inc.

Biogon Pictures Inc.

Pacificnetwork Inc.

Pacificnetwork Inc.

SAKURA internet Inc.

SAKURA internet Inc.

YASHIMA

YASHIMA

Takamisawa Cybernetics Co., Ltd.

Takamisawa Cybernetics Co., Ltd.

FD One Co., Ltd.

FD One Co., Ltd.

STARLITE Co., Ltd.

STARLITE Co., Ltd.

Cooperating Local Governments

Hadano city
Tomigusuku city
Minamisoma city
Kanagawa Prefecture

Executives

Takamasa Suchi

Takamasa Suchi

CEO

Mario Ian Carlos Ferido Rebonquin

 Mario Ian Carlos
Ferido Rebonquin

COO

Manabe Yasumasa

Manabe Yasumasa

Outside Director

Tsuyoshi Sakamoto

Tsuyoshi Sakamoto

Outside Director

Sou Yanbe

Sou Yanbe

Outside Director

Yusuke Tomura

Yusuke Tomura

Auditor

Ikematsu Kunihiko

Ikematsu Kunihiko

Executive Adviser

Yusuke Tomura

Seiichi Kantake

Executive Adviser

About

Name Zip Infrastructure, Inc.
Domain
  1. Manufacture and sale of transportation equipment
  2. Civil engineering and construction work
  3. Land transportation and turning of automobiles
  4. Automobile freight transportation business
  5. All businesses incidental and related to the preceding items
Address Zip Infrastructure, Inc.
HQ
　Minamisoma Incubation Center
　45-245 Kaibama Sukakeba, Haramachi, Minamisoma, Fukushima
Board member Takamasa Suchi CEO
Found July 20, 2018
Capital 185.48 million yen (Including capital reserves)

Access

・5 minutes by taxi from JR Joban Line's Haranomachi Station
・30 minutes from Joban Futaba Interchange by car

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