Entering a New Stage! Osaka Tech Lab 2.0 Begins

Hello! My name is Oka, and I work in recruitment for Osaka at KINTO Technologies Corporation. Our Osaka Tech Lab has recently moved to a new office. In this article, I'll take you behind the scenes and show you what's so great about the new office!

What is Osaka Tech Lab?

Osaka Tech Lab, located in Shinsaibashi, opened in 2022 as an engineering hub in western Japan. We recently moved to a building with direct access to JR Osaka Station, making our location even more convenient.

Engineers from a variety of fields, including software development, cloud infrastructure, and data analysis, gather here to develop and improve our in-house products.

"Osaka Tech Lab 2.0" Built Together by Everyone

How the concept was born

The office relocation marks the start of the "Osaka Tech Lab 2.0" project! This project wasn't something pre-planned by anyone. It all began with team members sharing ideas about what kind of space they wanted to create and we built it together.

From this the concept came up: "Get Together! Spark Ideas! CO-LAB"

"We didn't want just a place to work; we wanted a space that reflects Osaka's vibe and culture, and where we could co-create new value together." With that mindset, we reflected on our past activities and named it together as a team.

The "Who's in?" Culture

Another phrase that naturally emerged at Osaka Tech Lab. That's "Who's in?" When someone has an idea or something they want to try, they simply speak up. Others respond with "Sounds good!" or "Let's do it together," and a group naturally forms around it. Such scenes are common around us here.

We call this the "Who's in?" style.

In fact, the office relocation project followed this style. One person called out, and others came together to help build. Our new office is filled with that spirit. Now, let me show you a glimpse of what it looks like!

Highlights of Our New Office!

The office floor is decorated with road-like lines that guide you toward the meeting room.

**🛝 PARK Area | Take off your shoes and have a break **

We created a relaxing space where you can take off your shoes and unwind in comfort. It's the perfect for casual meetings or short breaks. It has already become a popular spot during our all-hands meetings, where everyone naturally gathers.

🚗 The names of the meeting rooms are also Osaka Tech Lab style

The meeting rooms are named with themes inspired by garages and pits. Some of them even have uniquely Osaka-style names that tie in with mobility like "Motor Pool."

*Motor Pool: A term commonly used in Osaka meaning "parking lot."

The name emerged naturally from casual conversation during repeated brainstorming sessions on Slack. We all had fun deciding on a name that suited us.

(And the final names were chosen through passionate discussions with a touch of Osaka humor!)

🛣️OSAKA JCT

Like KINTO's Muromachi Office, a communication space called "OSAKA JCT" has also been created. The wall design is a creative piece that Osaka Tech Lab's designers are very proud of, having embodied a concept that everyone shaped together.

We planned and held the opening ceremony in the JCT space, using our "Who's in?" approach to form a volunteer-led committee. The relocation event itself was also led by team members, and we invited the managers and held an internal kickoff session. From start to finish, it was a fully handmade event, built by everyone.

We've received lots of feedback from members about the new office:

• I feel naturally more motivated to work. It's the kind of space that makes you sit up straighter.
• The shared space "PARK" has an open feel and is a comfortable place where even larger groups can gather naturally.
• Mobility-themed ideas can be found throughout the office. The area is filled with playful details, such as the names and signs of the locations, road-patterned flooring, tire-shaped tables, and even car-shaped mobile benches, making it exciting just to walk around.

During interviews at the opening ceremony, many team members said things like, "It feels great to see our voices being reflected in the office," and "We feel a sense of attachment to this place as 'ours.'"

What I Felt at Osaka Tech Lab

To be honest, this atmosphere of "creating together" has been around since our previous office.

When we closed down that old space, we held a warm and casual farewell party. Everyone just showed up with drinks and toasted together. Regardless of department or title, people just gather together and before you knew it, a relaxed get-together had started. This kind of culture has taken root naturally at Osaka Tech Lab.

As a recruiter, I believe that this closeness and the culture where everyone's voice is heard and valued are what make Osaka Tech Lab so appealing. Even now in the new office, that atmosphere hasn't changed.

We hope that this will continue to be a place where people can casually chat about the future.

Why don't we "Get Together! Spark Ideas! CO-LAB"

Event Information

At Osaka Tech Lab, we regularly host events where you can experience our culture. If our "Who's in?" culture resonates with you, we'd love for you to drop by. One of our core initiatives is CO-LAB Tech Night, an event where Osaka Tech Lab members share insights and know-how from their daily development work.

CO-LAB Tech Night vol.1: Full in-house cloud development in Osaka! #1

• Date and time: Thursday, July 10, 2025 / 19:00-21:30
• Overview: Under the theme of cloud development, Osaka Tech Lab members will share their current initiatives and key insights on cloud infrastructure, SRE, and data analytics.
• Details: https://www.kinto-technologies.com/news/20250702

CO-LAB Tech Night vol.2 , Cloud Security Night #3

• Date and time: Thursday, August 07, 2025 / 19:00-21:30
• Overview: This event will focus on cloud security in multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, and will deepen knowledge of cloud security through case studies from various companies. We're excited to bring the third "Cloud Security Night" to Osaka which is typically held in Tokyo!
• Details: https://www.kinto-technologies.com/news/20250709

**For the latest information, check the Osaka Tech Lab's special website! **

Osaka Tech Lab will continue to share information on a variety of topics, including engineering, cloud computing, and data analysis through events and the Tech Blog. Event information will be updated regularly on the Osaka Tech Lab special website. If you are interested, check out the event list (CO-LAB events)!

▼ Osaka Tech Lab special website here: https://www.kinto-technologies.com/company/osakatechlab/

(The Osaka Tech Lab special website was also born from our "Who's in?" culture)

Launched alongside this article, the Osaka Tech Lab special website is yet another initiative that came to life through our "Who's in?" culture.

It all started with members saying things like "We want to share more!" or "Let's show what Osaka really feels like." People naturally came together to plan, design, write, and launch the site by hand. We also collaborated with members from the Creative Office in Tokyo, making this a true CO-LAB effort and Osaka-style initiative. This special website is also packed with our unique culture. Come and take a look!

Open for Casual Chats

If you'd like to hear more about what Osaka Tech Lab is like, feel free to sign up using the link below!

https://hrmos.co/pages/kinto-technologies/jobs/1859151978603163665