Mercari

Mercari, Inc. is a technology company based in Tokyo, founded in 2013 by Shintaro Yamada and Hiroshi Tomishima. It specializes in developing and operating a mobile marketplace application that enables peer-to-peer buying and selling of a wide variety of goods. Mercari quickly became Japan's leading mobile marketplace and expanded internationally with the launch of Mercari US in 2014. The company's flagship Mercari marketplace app allows users to buy and sell new and used items, including electronics, clothing, and handmade goods. Mercari also offers Merpay, a mobile payment service integrated with the app, and Mercari Now, which facilitates immediate transactions. Additionally, the company has ventured into digital assets with Mercari NFT and introduced an automated car trading service called Omakase Car Trading. Mercari has partnered with 7-Eleven in Taiwan to enhance its logistics with a convenient pickup service. With a focus on innovation and user experience, Mercari aims to create a seamless trading environment for its diverse customer base.