June 30, 2026
To all the press
GMO Design One, Inc.
"Ekiten byGMO",
We've launched a new feature that allows you to search for stores that have available reservations from your desired visit date.
~You can now search for stores that match your desired visit date by specifying today, tomorrow, weekend, or date.~
GMO Design One Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Yasuo Takabatake), a member of the GMO Internet Group, has launched a "Reservation Date Search Function" on its store information portal site "Ekiten byGMO" on June 23, 2026 (Tuesday), which allows users to search for stores that are available for reservations on their desired visit date.
This feature allows users to search for available restaurants not only for immediate dates such as "today," "tomorrow," and "weekend," but also for any date they choose. By making it easier to find restaurants that are available on their desired date, the process from restaurant search to online booking becomes smoother. Furthermore, for listed restaurants, this is expected to increase contact with customers who are highly interested in visiting, leading to an expansion of booking opportunities.
[Background of the new feature]
In recent years, the method of making reservations at stores has been shifting from phone and email to online reservations. Online reservations offer convenience to customers, allowing them to make reservations regardless of business hours, and also lead to increased efficiency in reservation processing and expanded reservation opportunities for stores.
Based on these needs from both users and businesses, "Ekiten byGMO" has added a "Reservation Date Search Function" that allows users to search for stores that are available for reservations on their desired date. By providing a clear path for users to find stores that are available for reservations on their desired date and proceed directly to online reservations, we aim to improve user convenience and support the acquisition of customers for listed stores.
[Features of the "Reservation Date Search Function"]
■ You can search according to your usage scenario, such as today, tomorrow, or the weekend.
You can search for restaurants based on the nearest available date, such as "Restaurants available for today," "Restaurants available for tomorrow," or "Restaurants available for the weekend." Since you can also specify any date, it's easier to find a restaurant that suits your needs, whether you want to use it today or book it to fit your weekend plans.
■Streamlining the user journey from search to online booking
Because users can view a list of stores that are available for reservations on their desired date, it becomes easier for them to find a store and then proceed directly to making an online reservation. By allowing users to search for stores based on available dates, the effort involved in searching and making a reservation is reduced, encouraging users to take the reservation action.
■Supporting increased booking opportunities for listed stores
This makes it easier to deliver store information to users who have a clear idea of their desired visit date, allowing listed stores to increase their contact with users who are highly motivated to make reservations. As the shift to online reservations progresses, "Ekiten by GMO" supports the connection between local stores and users through the dissemination of store information, reviews, and online reservations.
[Future prospects]
GMO Design One will continue to work on expanding the functionality and improving the service quality of "Ekiten byGMO." Through supporting store customer acquisition and improving operational efficiency, we will support the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and contribute to the revitalization of local economies.
[About "Ekiten byGMO"]
"Ekiten byGMO" is a portal site where local shops and businesses can post information and reviews for free. Owners can edit their profiles to add photos and detailed information, and users can check shop information and refer to other customers' opinions from reviews. Shops can increase their visibility on "Ekiten byGMO," understand customer needs by utilizing user behavior data, and use this information to attract customers and promote their businesses.
[About GMO DesignOne]
GMO Design One's mission is to "revitalize the world," and it develops DX services for stores and local businesses.
We provide services that support everything from attracting customers to improving operational efficiency for stores, including a store reservation management SaaS based on the portal site "Ekiten byGMO," as well as Google Maps utilization support, SNS management, and AI utilization support.
Through these services, we create opportunities for "consumers" seeking attractive shops and services to connect with "businesses" that offer valuable experiences. Each encounter increases the number of fans of the shops and brings vitality to the towns and cities—by spreading this positive cycle throughout Japan, we aim to contribute to the revitalization of local economies and the development of the Japanese economy.
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[Press inquiries]
GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.
Public Relations Department Kobayashi
TEL:03-5489-6370 FAX:03-5489-6371
E-mail: hd-press@hd.gmotech.jp
[Contact information regarding services]
●GMO DesignOne, Inc.
Communication Planning Department, Tagami
TEL:050-5536-1555 FAX:03-6380-6226
Email: sales@ekiten.jp
[GMO DesignOne, Inc.] (URL:https://www.designone.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO Design One, Inc. |
| Address | Shinjuku East Square Building, 2-16-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | President and CEO Yasuo Takabatake |
| Business Overview | SaaS business, internet media business, development business |
| Capital | One hundred million yen |
[GMO TECH Holdings, Inc.] (URL:https://hd.gmotech.jp/）
| Company Name | GMO TECH Holdings, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, Securities Code: 415A) |
| Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | Akito Suzuki, President and CEO |
| Business Overview | Management of consolidated companies and any other related business |
| Capital | 100 million yen (as of October 1, 2025) |