Make: Japan
Publishes Make: Japan magazine and organizes community events like the Kyoto Micro Maker Faire, serving as a media and community platform for the maker and desktop 3D printing ecosystem.
- CEO / Founder
- Akira Ezawa
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Established
Technology & Products
Key Products
Make: Japan magazine; Kyoto Micro Maker Faire event; Online community platform (makezine.jp)
Technological Advantage
Network effect and brand authority as the local steward of the Maker Faire franchise and Make: media brand in Japan. This creates a defensible community hub that attracts sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees, sustaining the grassroots ecosystem that feeds industrial AM.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Connects and grows the Japanese maker community through media, events, and online resources, lowering the barrier to entry for hands-on creation and fostering the talent pipeline for future AM/3D printing adoption.
How They Differentiate
As a media and community organizer, it does not compete directly with hardware or software AM companies. Its role is complementary, providing the promotional and connective tissue for the ecosystem.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Hobbyists, students, engineers, educators, and makers interested in DIY electronics, robotics, and 3D printing.
Industry Verticals
Education; Media; Events
Competitors
Maker Media (Make: magazine); Hackaday; Adafruit Industries
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Organizes Kyoto Micro Maker Faire 2026 in collaboration with Kyoto Institute of Technology KYOTO Design Lab, indicating ongoing event activity and community engagement.
Major Milestones
Hosted the fourth edition of the Kyoto Micro Maker Faire in 2026.