Meet Our New Team Members: August 2025 Update

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We added four new team members in August 2025, each bringing fresh perspectives to different parts of KINTO Technologies. Hikaru Matsukura joined the Mobile App Development Group, where he works on backend systems for dealer digital transformation projects. His team includes members from three groups, and he found it encouraging to discuss infrastructure directly with the Cloud Infrastructure Team. The on-site culture is energetic—everyone takes initiative, and Hikaru feels he’s not falling behind. He’s already excited to write more blogs in the future. Hiroki Nomura joined the AI First Group, a cross-functional team based in Nagoya. He previously worked in automotive AI, and now he helps build generative AI tools for both internal use and external training. The team covers everything from product development to AI training events like Vibe Coding Week. He was surprised by how open and active the culture is—especially the habit of posting in real time. The team focuses on outcomes, not just processes, which makes it feel more dynamic than traditional Japanese companies. Yusuke Miwa joined the New Vehicle Subscriptions Product Management Group at the Muromachi office. With seven team members, he manages QCD across projects and works closely with developers. He noticed that engineers at KTC communicate more actively than at his previous job, sharing ideas and requirements openly. The team doesn’t just follow requests—they dig into user intent to build better solutions. Writing a blog was his first time sharing externally, and he admitted it made him nervous but still valuable. KINTO continues to welcome new members and is actively recruiting. These new hires show how diverse and collaborative the company culture is—driven by active communication, shared learning, and real-world impact.

 IntroductionHello, I'm Nomura, who joined in August 2025!
In this article, I interviewed four new members who joined KINTO Technologies Corporation (KTC) in August 2025 about their impressions right after joining to compile their responses.

I hope this provides useful information for those interested in KTC, especially those considering joining us, as well as serving as a reflection for the members who participated.

I would be happy if you could get interested in our company through learning from the article about the corporate culture, atmosphere, and candid voices of its new employees.
 Hikaru Matsukura - MatsuIchi
Self-introduction
I'm in the Mobile App Development Group, where I'm responsible for developing the backend that mobile apps access.
I mainly work in the domain of Dealer Digital Transformation (DX) projects.

How is your team structured?
We work as one team with members from the Digital Transformation Development Group, Digital Transformation Solution Group, and Digital Transformation Engagements Group to deliver products to accelerate DX.

What was your first impression of KTC when you joined it? Were there any surprises?
Being able to have discussions with the Cloud Infrastructure Team about infrastructure matters is extremely helpful and encouraging.

What is the atmosphere like on-site?
Everyone proactively takes initiative and moves forward—it's amazing! I’ll do my best, not to falling behind.

How did you feel about writing a blog post?
I thought like, "So it's finally my turn!" (lol)
I'd like to continue to share information if I get any chance to post my blogs in the future.

Question from Yusuke Miwa to Hikaru Matsukura
Are you a cat person or a dog person?

I like both! My wife's family has a cat, so I probably have more opportunities to interact with cats.

 Hiroki Nomura
Self-introduction
I belong to the AI First Group, which is a cross-functional organization. I’m based in Nagoya.
In my previous job, I worked as a system integrator (SIer) for an automotive company, particularly focusing on applying generative AI to automotive control areas.

How is your team structured?
We do everything AI-related.
As a cross-functional group, we also develop systems and tools related to generative AI.
We're involved in developing and supporting KINTO products and internal generative AI apps, as well as Toyota Group projects.
Additionally, using the knowledge shared across the whole company, we are providing generative AI training externally.
Last month, we held the Vibe Coding Week event, and we've been implementing internal initiatives to master generative AI.

What was your first impression of KTC when you joined it? Were there any surprises?
Unlike the atmosphere of traditional Japanese companies, here you continuously think for yourself and keeping up a cycle of input and output.
In terms of tools used in KTC, I was surprised by the difference between Teams culture and Slack culture! I really appreciate the culture where everyone actively posts.

What is the atmosphere like on-site??
We focus on achieving what we want to accomplish by any means necessary, rather than thinking about the means first!

How did you feel about writing a blog post?
This is a culture that was not at my previous job. I personally write technical blogs, so I feel comfortable with it.
By producing output, I can objectively reflect on my own activities, so it's very positive!

Question from Hikaru Matsukura to Hiroki Nomura
What do you recommend us as a local specialty food in Nagoya? I used to frequently go to Nan House, a buffet-style Indian restaurant in Higashiura-cho (that is currently closed, though).

I like hitsumabushi. It's so expensive that I can't enjoy it often, though...
There's Sumiyaki Una Fuji Meieki Branch on the 1st floor of the building where our office is located. Please try it when you come to Nagoya!

 Yusuke Miwa - Y.M
Self-introduction
I belong to the New Vehicle Subscriptions Product Management Group, working at the Muromachi office.
In my previous job, I worked as a PM to develop a furusato nozei (hometown tax) website, planning and driving projects.

How is your team structured?
Our group has 7 members, and I communicate with developers and people from different divisions.
In practice, I manage QCD for new vehicle subscription development projects and other miscellaneous projects to complete them.

What was your first impression of KTC when you joined it? Were there any surprises?
Communication among engineers in KTC is more active than at my previous company. Not only do they publish tech blogs, but they also actively communicate with others during project development and requirements confirmation, which is very helpful!

What is the atmosphere like on-site?
Rather than developing products simply by following requirements, we thoroughly understand the product users’ intent behind their requests and continuously try to define the requirements and build the structures to produce maximum effect.

How did you feel about writing a blog post?
This is my first experience to share information externally, so I'm nervous (lol).

Question from Hiroki Nomura to Yusuke Miwa
What are you most into these days, whether for work or personal life?

On the personal side, I'm into watching baseball! I used to go to baseball games only a few times a year, but this year I'm going once or twice a month!

 ClosingThanks to everyone for sharing their impressions after joining KTC!
KINTO Technologies is constantly welcoming new members!

We'll continue to feature more blog posts to introduce new members from various divisions going forward, so we hope you to look forward to them.
And we are still recruiting members to work with us in various divisions and positions!

Please check here for details!