Concept
Service Concept
Using the latest Internet technology as its weapon, Digital Circus constructs websites and develops smart phone apps to support customers' business activities. We utilize open-source packages and cloud services that are gaining popularity abroad, and we present you with low-priced high-quality services.
In the Core of Internet Technology
The world has undergone a period of hectic change, from the birth of the Internet in the 1990s until today. During this age of upheaval, a self-challenging spirit to see what's next works in tandem with cutting-edge IT capabilities in the development/implementation of new, original services.
Obsessed with Quality
When clients entrust their important data and systems to us, the quality of our services is key. We are completely obsessed with quality, and are continuously improving our services to ensure that our customers are happy.
To Everyone's Wonder and Delight
The use of technology creates new, innovative value that can excite, and even thrill. We've put our hearts into the superior products, ideas, and services that we provide. We are delighted to have this as our mission.
Importance of Teamwork
We are able to provide stable, high quality services to our clients, not because we are all individual star players, but because we work together as a team. We provide services with a shared value.
Supporting our Client's Business
We build a relationship of mutual trust with our clients through attentive communication to accurately understand their needs. Our customer's interests are our top priority, and we always provide the most appropriate technology. As a group of experts and professionals, we promise to be there to provide our clients with the support that leads them to improved business performance.
Profile
Company Profile
Corporate Name
Digital Circus, Inc.
Established
February 1999
Location
3-5-10 Daiini Nirasawa Bldg. 3F, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan >>MAP
TEL
TEL:+81-3-5843-1780
Contact Information for Inquiries
Capital
82,849,000 Yen
Number of Employees
44
including Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination,
Applied Information Technology Engineer Examination,
Network Specialist Examination,
Database Specialist Examination,
Information Security Specialist Examination,
Registered Information Security Specialist Examination,
Acquia Certified Site Builder – Drupal 8,
Acquia Certified Site Builder – Drupal 10,
Acquia Certified Developer - Drupal 9,
Google Analytics Indivisual Qualification / GAIQ.
Executives and Advisers
Representative Director (Ring Leader) Ken Taguchi
Director Tomoki Hasegawa
Auditor Daisuke Akamatsu
Permits and Licences
Telecommunications Business (Registration Number: A-11-3648)
ISMS（ISO/IEC 27001:2022 & JIS Q 27001:2023）
・Certification Standards | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 & JIS Q 27001:2023
・Scope of Certification | Web system/Contract design of related infrastructure/Development/Maintenance
・Initial Certification Date | March 18, 2022
・Certification Approval Date | May 27, 2024
・Certification Body | European Quality Assurance Ltd.
Location map
Location map
Message
Message From the Ring Leader
We support the global business of Japanese companies and connect with engineers around the globe.
Digital Circus was founded in 1999, a year that marks a significant tipping point between generations.
Through the proliferation of the Internet, people all throughout the world became connected through a global network in real-time. This has created a world in which all of humankind's knowledge can be shared and a platform upon which a global consensus can be participated in.
As this process of globalization moves forward, focus has shifted to the individual, and markets focusing on economic activities that reflect individual values have grown rapidly during this time. Corporate activities, too, have been affected and with these vast market changes comes the necessity to change how marketing has traditionally been done.
Digital Circus utilizes the latest Internet technologies to support the global business of Japanese companies and connect with engineers around the globe. We have assembled a team of unique individuals who work tirelessly each day to break down the old and help create the new world of tomorrow.
The world created by the Internet revolution may not completely be seen in a single lifetime. However, I truly believe that the world born from the connection of all humankind will no doubt be a better one for the next generation.
History
History
Feb 1999
Established as a public company
Nov 1999
Moved to Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku
Sept 2000
Moved to Miyamasuzaka, Shibuya
Jan 2005
Capital stock was increased to 40 million yen.
Dec 2005
Established an offshore development center in Vietnam
Nov 2006
Moved to Minato-Ku, Minamiaoyama
Feb 2008
Begin installation service of Drupal, open source CMS program.
Jul 2010
Began offering the new 『iPhone App Builder』 service
Aug 2011
Capital stock was increased to 62.5 million yen.
Sep 2011
Began integration support for Amazon Web Services
Oct 2012
Released the technical reference book, "Introduction to Facebook App Programming"
Oct 2013
Released the technical reference book "Accelerating Web App Development CakePHP2 Standard Recipe 119"
Jan 2014
Began operation of "Drupal Navi", a Japanese portal site for information about Drupal.
Mar 2014
A first for a Japanese business! Authorized as an official supporting partner for the open source CMS "Drupal"
Apr 2014
Held Japan's first Drupal Camp in Kyoto.
May 2014
Released "Access Filter", a security enhancement module for Drupal.
Aug 2014
Entered into a partnership with Acquia, an American company that provides Drupal platform services.
Mar 2015
Released the technical reference book "TECHNICAL MASTER Beginner's iOS App Development Swift Version"
Mar 2015
Capital stock increased to 82,849,000 yen.
Mar 2017
Published the technical reference book "TECHNICAL MASTER First iOS App Development, 2nd Edition: Xcode 8 + Swift 3 Compatibility", through Shuwa System Publishings.
Nov 2018
Drupal user permission information import / export function "Permission Spreadsheet" released.
Jan 2019
Entered into a partnership to introduce the Acquia platform with Acquia Japan LLC, a Japanese body of Acquia, Inc., which provides Drupal platform services.
Mar 2021
Begun offering "Risley," a Drupal 9 package for Japan
Mar 2022
Acquired ISO/IEC 27001:2013, the international standard for Information Security Management Systems, and JIS Q 27001:2014, the Japanese domestic standard.
May 2023
Released Drupal10-compatible version of "Risley," a Drupal package for Japan
May 2024
Acquired ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the international standard for Information Security Management Systems, and JIS Q 27001:2023, the Japanese domestic standard.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Ken Taguchi
REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR (RING LEADER)
After graduating from the Physics Department in Waseda University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, Mr. Taguchi entered Accenture in 1994. But he resigned after not fitting in with a large enterprise, and instead had the experience of setting up 2 venture companies. In February 1999, he established Digital Circus Inc.
Tomoki Hasegawa
DIRECTOR
While he was enrolled in the Graduate School of the Engineering and Science Research Department in Waseda University, Mr. Hasegawa pursued a part-time position in Systems Development at Digital Circus. In 2001, after graduating from the same school, he entered the company as Digital Circus’ first new recruit.
Daisuke Akamatsu
AUDITOR
After graduating in 1993 from the Commerce Department in Keio University, Mr. Akamatsu became a certified public accountant in 1998, and became a tax consultant in March 2002. He is pursuing a career in areas such as auditing and taxation. At the time of Digital Circus’ establishment, he assumed the position of auditor.
Books and Publications
Books and Publications
TECHNICAL MASTER Beginner's iOS App Development the second edition Xcode 8+Swift Version
PRICE: 3,240 YEN (TAX INCLUDED) MARCH 2017 RELEASE
This book is mainly targeted at people who have some experience developing programs in any language. It was made with the intention of compiling everything you need to know in order to develop an iOS App using Swift３ into one book.
Anyone without program development experience will also be able to learn basic iOS app development methods, simply by following the instructions.
In addition, this book covers the ways to use open-source libraries or actually release an application to the public which developers cannot avoid when developing these days.
TECHNICAL MASTER Beginner's iOS App Development Swift Version
PRICE: 3,240 YEN (TAX INCLUDED) MARCH 2015 RELEASE
This book is mainly targeted at people who have some experience developing programs in any language. It was made with the intention of compiling everything you need to know in order to develop an iOS App using Swift into one book. Anyone without program development experience will also be able to learn basic iOS app development methods, simply by following the instructions. For those who are grappling with these new technical subjects for the first time, our goal is to allow you to go from the basics to complete mastery by the concept of "sticking with the basics to gain the skills you'll use for a long time", and by explaining things so that even a beginner can fully understand.
Accelerating Web App Development CakePHP2 Standard Recipe 119
PRICE: 2,520 YEN (TAX INCLUDED) SEPTEMBER 2013 RELEASE
This reference book was created to explain the proper use of CakePHP functions from CakePHP2.0 to 2.4, the latest release as of September 2013. Friendly explanations in the form of a "recipe" help you understand the practical development code patterns necessary to write the most often-used CakePHP routines and other "tasty tidbits". "The libraries are huge, and I don't know what function to use!" "I get frustrated when I don't know how to solve a problem right away!" "I want to write as well as everyone else without wasting my time!" If you've ever said any of these things, this is the book for you.
Introduction to Facebook App Programming
PRICE: 2,730 YEN (TAX INCLUDED) SEPTEMBER 2012 RELEASE
This is an introductory programming book for the creation of Facebook Apps that support the latest specifications. It explains techniques for creating Web Apps (PHP and JavaScript) that support billing and follow AppCenter guidelines, as well as increasingly important smartphone apps (iOS and Android). In addition, it touches on preparing and creating development environments, creating web apps for smartphone browsers, and how to build apps for the Amazon EC2 public server environment. Sample apps include a medical diagnosis app, a card battle social game, a paid fortune-telling app, a life log app, a travel album, an uploader for purikura-style photos, and more.