SingleStore has officially landed in Japan — and we couldn’t be more excited.During an executive luncheon at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, SingleStore announced its official entry into the Japanese market. Surrounded by leaders from IBM, SAS, AWS, Nikkei and other tech-forward enterprises, we made one thing clear: the future of data is real-time, unified and ready to scale — and SingleStore is here to deliver it.
Why Japan? Why now?
Japan is known around the world for its obsession with quality, precision and innovation. It’s also a nation where companies are doubling down on AI, automation and data-driven strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
But here’s the challenge: data is growing faster than ever, and traditional databases just can’t keep up.
That’s where we come in.
“Japan is one of the most sophisticated and forward-thinking markets in the world,” said Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore. “The next development in AI will be about making the impossible possible, and we’re here to help Japanese enterprises simplify their data infrastructure and power real-time intelligence with unmatched speed and scale.”
Meet our Japan dream team
We’re thrilled to have Tadashi “Troy” Nishioka leading the charge in Japan. With more than 25 years of experience bringing global tech companies to Japan (from Oracle to Sysdig and beyond), Troy knows how to build and scale high-performing teams that deliver results.
“Japanese companies are embracing AI and modern architectures,” Troy said. “But they need the right infrastructure underneath. That’s exactly what SingleStore provides.”
Partners that propel possibility
Of course, we’re not doing this alone. Our Japan launch comes with enthusiastic support from longtime global partners, now extending deeper into the region:
SAS Japan is using SingleStore to power SAS SpeedyStore, enabling real-time AI and analytics for enterprise customers across industries.“Through this integrated solution, we aim to simplify and accelerate the data and AI lifecycle for our customers and strengthen their competitiveness through data,” said Chikara Teshima, President & Representative Director, SAS Institute Japan Ltd.“We look forward to a strong partnership that supports this mission.”
IBM Japan integrates SingleStore into its ecosystem to deliver lightning-fast analytics, AI, and hybrid cloud solutions for its enterprise customers.“SingleStore complements our mission to unlock the value of AI and hybrid cloud,” said Masaki Murata, General Manager at IBM Japan. “We’re excited to work together to support mission-critical workloads across the region.”
And we’re proud to support The Nikkei Online Edition, one of Japan’s most influential media platforms.
“Since partnering in 2017, we’ve trusted SingleStore for its exceptional performance and innovative approach,” said Hajime Sano, software and engineering manager at Nikkei. “It’s now a core part of our data platform, powering real-time analytics that support approximately 1,500 journalists at the Nikkei Online Edition. With SingleStore, we’ve reduced data latency from 45 minutes to just 200 milliseconds – transforming how we understand reader behavior and deliver relevant content. The launch of SingleStore’s Tokyo office signals a strong commitment to Japan, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.” 
What’s next?
As SingleStore experiences record growth, the Japan launch is part of our broader expansion across the Asia Pacific region — especially in sectors like financial services, telecom, manufacturing and SaaS.
With machine learning and generative AI moving from hype to reality, companies need data platforms that can keep up. That’s exactly what SingleStore was built for.
We’re here to help Japan — and the world — move faster, think smarter and win in the age of AI.. Learn more in our press release, and visit our Japanese web site.
Want to see what we can do for your business? Visit us atwww.singlestore.com to learn more.
